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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 22, 2016 9:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
6.
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A. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on the properties described as follows: (see attached list).
B. Discussion and action on resolution for tax resale bid properties.
B. Discussion and action on resolution for tax resale bid properties.
7.
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Requesting approval of a drainage easement acquisition from Gayle Jackson, being a 20.00 foot wide drainage easement containing 0.606 of an acre and being the east of 20.00 feet of Farm Tract 1119 of the West and Adams Tract Subdivision.
8.
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A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., as it relates to Material Testing Services for Kenyon Rd. & Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 14, 2016.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $24,828.25 as it relates to On Call Construction Material Testing Services for Kenyon Rd. & Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $24,828.25 as it relates to On Call Construction Material Testing Services for Kenyon Rd. & Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project.
9.
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A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) for a Professional Service.
B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for purposes or ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing" for Flood Pump Drainage Improvements Projects at Mercedes Lateral, East Donna Drain, South Mercedes Drain and Weslaco Drain.
C.) Requesting authority for Drainage District to negotiate a Professional Agreement for Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, as it relates to Construction Material Testing for Flood Pump Drainage Improvements Projects at Mercedes Lateral, East Donna Drain, South Mercedes Drain, and Weslaco Drain.
B.) Presentation of scoring grid (for purposes or ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing" for Flood Pump Drainage Improvements Projects at Mercedes Lateral, East Donna Drain, South Mercedes Drain and Weslaco Drain.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| MILLENNIUM ENGINEERS GROUP | 98 | |
| INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS | 94 | |
| TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC | 97 |
C.) Requesting authority for Drainage District to negotiate a Professional Agreement for Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of ___________________________, as it relates to Construction Material Testing for Flood Pump Drainage Improvements Projects at Mercedes Lateral, East Donna Drain, South Mercedes Drain, and Weslaco Drain.
10.
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Requesting approval to submit Application for Service to Sharyland Water Supply Corporation and approval for District General Manager to sign as it relates to water service for The North 1.0 Acre of the East 20.0 acres of Lot 8, Section 236.
11.
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2012 Bond Referendum
A. Request approval to amend the 2012 bond resolution relating to the authorization to issue bonds for the Raymondville Drain Project.
B. Request approval of a resolution of the Board of Directors of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, authorizing filing of a petition for Declaratory Action relating to issuance of the District $100 million in authorized by unissued tax bonds, and approving other matters incident thereto.
C. Request approval and permission for the District to file Declaratory Action and Authorization to have such filing be prepare and filed by the District Bond Counsel, Jesus Ramirez, under the term of the current engagement between the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and The J. Ramirez Law Firm.
A. Request approval to amend the 2012 bond resolution relating to the authorization to issue bonds for the Raymondville Drain Project.
B. Request approval of a resolution of the Board of Directors of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, authorizing filing of a petition for Declaratory Action relating to issuance of the District $100 million in authorized by unissued tax bonds, and approving other matters incident thereto.
C. Request approval and permission for the District to file Declaratory Action and Authorization to have such filing be prepare and filed by the District Bond Counsel, Jesus Ramirez, under the term of the current engagement between the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and The J. Ramirez Law Firm.
12.
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Authority to publish and approval of qualifications, requirements and scope of services for the engagement of legal counsel to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 in connection with the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in the final Lee Law Firm Report
13.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation
D.
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Potential Litigation - 2012 Bond Resolution
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation
D.
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Potential Litigation - 2012 Bond Resolution
15.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
16.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
17.
Adjourn