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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 11, 2017 9:00 A.M. |
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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
A.
AI -60470
Request approval of Notice to Suspend Work issued to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-005-02-21 -.PHARR-MCALLEN SOUTH DRAIN OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS AT USIBWC MAIN FLOODWAY. Effective: 05/23/17.
B.
AI -60554
Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from Benchmark Utility Contractors, Inc and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to FM 907 Temporary Poles Property ID No. 20407595.
C.
AI -60634
1. Request approval of claim number SWBT-08-201703 , in the amount of $882.21 to ATT - Texas, for damage to cables while District employees placed cement pipes along FM 491 and Mile 19.
D.
AI -60652
A.) Discussion, consideration and approval of Proposed Agreed Order Docket No. 2017-0541-WQ-E and authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 General Manager or his designee to execute.
B.) Discussion and approval of Proposed Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) application to resolve proposed agreed order by using the assessed penalty to address issues with scrap tire or illegal waste dumpsites with authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 General Manager or his designee to execute.
B.) Discussion and approval of Proposed Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) application to resolve proposed agreed order by using the assessed penalty to address issues with scrap tire or illegal waste dumpsites with authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 General Manager or his designee to execute.
5.
AI -60526
A.) Requesting approval to accept Letter of Termination of Bond Counsel from Ramirez & Guerrero, LLP.
B.) Requesting exemption from Competitive Bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) "Professional Services" with the Law Firm, The J. Ramirez Law Firm, in connection with legal representation as it pertains to Bond Counsel.
C). Requesting approval to accept Letter of Engagement for Bond Counsel from The J. Ramirez Law Firm.
B.) Requesting exemption from Competitive Bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) "Professional Services" with the Law Firm, The J. Ramirez Law Firm, in connection with legal representation as it pertains to Bond Counsel.
C). Requesting approval to accept Letter of Engagement for Bond Counsel from The J. Ramirez Law Firm.
6.
AI -60525
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Govt. Code 262.024(a) (4) a professional service in connection with Legal Representation Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
B. Approval of Letter of Engagement with authority to engage the Firm of _________________ in connection with Legal Representation Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
B. Approval of Letter of Engagement with authority to engage the Firm of _________________ in connection with Legal Representation Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
7.
AI -60536
Request approval of the following items after review and audit procedures are complete:
A. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $(14,966.00) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Phase II and addition of 126 Contract Days.
B. Certificate of Construction Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvement Phase II.
C. Application for Payment No. 7-Retainage Release in the amount of $74,431.74 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Ph. II.
Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructue Group
PO#629475
A. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $(14,966.00) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Phase II and addition of 126 Contract Days.
B. Certificate of Construction Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvement Phase II.
C. Application for Payment No. 7-Retainage Release in the amount of $74,431.74 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-006-04-26 J09 Drain Improvements Ph. II.
Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructue Group
PO#629475
8.
AI -60532
Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Services with Millennium Engineers Group, as it relates to Professional Construction Materials Testing Services -Precinct No. 1 Projects (Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-035-07-11). Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 13, 2017 . ( Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295).
9.
AI -60527
"For the purpose of seeking financial assistance through a grant in the amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to provide for the cost of development of the Raymondville Drain, Project for Flood Control.
A. Acceptance and approval of attached resolution entitled "Application Filing and Authorized Representative Resolution."
B. Acceptance and approval of filing of the application to the Texas Water Development Board and the Chairman of the Board, as official representative, to execute the attached "Application Affidavit."
A. Acceptance and approval of attached resolution entitled "Application Filing and Authorized Representative Resolution."
B. Acceptance and approval of filing of the application to the Texas Water Development Board and the Chairman of the Board, as official representative, to execute the attached "Application Affidavit."
10.
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
11.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
12.
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
13.
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
14.
Adjourn