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AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 10, 2017
9:00 A.M.
 

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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.
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Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, maintenance and operations:
A.) Projects designed by HCDD1 Engineers
B.) Projects built by HCDD1 Maint. & Operations
 
6.
AI -57998
Approval of Elected Official Bond - Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. - Tax Assessor/Collector
 
7.
AI -58000
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to New Administration Facility & Site Improvements Project (Contract # C-HCDD1-17-002-01-10).  Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 20, 2016.  
B.) Pursuant to the Boards Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $96,000.00, Engineering Services for New Administration Facility & Site Improvements Project (Contract # C-HCDD1-17-002-01-10 WA-1). 
 
8.
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Action to cancel the procurement project authorized on 11-01-16 [Reg. AI#57130] for the publication of an RFP/Q:  Legal Counsel in connection with all remedies available to HCDD#1 and the agreement with Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in final report from The Lee Law Firm.
 
9.
AI -57854
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., as it relates to Material Testing Services for Flood Pump Drainage Improvements Projects at Mercedes Lateral, East Donna Drain, South Mercedes Drain and Weslaco Drain. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on November 22, 2016 (Contract # C-HCDD1-17-001-01-10).
 
10.
AI -57942
Ratification of the fully executed Change Orders No. 1, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-16-045-09-27 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Kenyon Road & Mile 17 Area Drainage Improvements Project" as recommended and approved by  Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E. subject to compliance with HB1295.
 
11.
AI -57958
Requesting approval of yearly renewal for maintenance, updates and support service with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) as it relates to ARCGIS Software in the amount $9,200.00.
 
12.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for the following parcels and authority for Chairman of the Board to sign as it relates to Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority State Highway 365 Project:
A.) Parcel 80B
B.) Parcel 110
C.) Parcel 112A
D.) Parcel 113A 
 
13.
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A.) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 57960 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $12,414.63 to Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. Order File No. 0003162524 Parcel 23.  
 
14.
AI -57959
Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from San Mateo Investments, LLC. 
 
15.
AI -57985
Requesting approval to accept TML Check No. 5337963 in the amount of $5,536.98 as it relates to Claim No. AU48759. 
 
16.
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Request approval of a claim # SWBT-08-201606-05-0142 to ATT in the amount of $2,372.00.  Damage to lines were caused by the District's maintenance workers at the La Quinta Dr at Ramada St., Pharr, Texas
 
17.
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A. Discussion and approval of all personnel action approved after September 27, 2016 (2017 Budget Adoption date) for the District Maintenance and Operation and Administration as previously approved on November 15, and December 06, of 2016.
 
Action Dept Slot Number Approved Position Title Approved Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary  
Create Adm-003 18 IT Technician V          50,744.00               50,744.00  
Create  M&O-006 142 Engineer Tech IV          45,923.00               45,923.00  
Create M&O-006 143 ROW and Utility Coordinator          45,923.00               45,923.00  

B. Request approval of Budget amendments from the District General Fund in the amount of $197,477.40 the above mention positions and fringes for 2017.
 
18.
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In accordance with Water Code Section 49.057 and Subchapter A of Government Code, Section 2254, requesting approval to select and award the firm of __________________________  for the provision of professional legal services/representation in connection with litigation and authority to submit letter of engagement
 
19.
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:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
C.
AI -57842
C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
 
D.
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C-5741-16-H; Efrain Acuna et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas & Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
 
20.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
C.
AI -57843
C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
 
D.
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C-5741-16-H; Efrain Acuna et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas & Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
 
21.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
22.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
23.
Adjourn