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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 31, 2018 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
5.
AI -65797
Consider and approve a resolution authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding obligations; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract; execution of an escrow and trust agreement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.
6.
AI -65742
Request approval of the District's Rerate exposure summary for 2017-2018 with Texas Municipal League (TML) for General Liability, Physical Damage, Property Equipment and Worker's Compensation.
7.
AI -65790
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 in connection with the project -"Curry Drain Ditch Improvements-Road Crossings(Alamo Rd., Tower Rd., Sharp Rd., and 83 St.)" (C-HCDD1-18-027-06-05) reflecting an increase in the amount of $68,050.00 and additional Sixty (60) calendar days, from contracted vendor, Jimenez Engineering Solutions dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE), and as recommended by project engineer, Noe Saldivar, P.E., with authority for General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute document, subject to compliance with HB1295.
8.
AI -65870
Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute Requirements Agreements with multiple vendors submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.HCDD1-18-032-06-13 "Storm Drain Pipes and Related Items", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295
9.
AI -65891
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Flood Evaluation for Pct. 1 -June 2018 Rain Event".
Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on July 3rd, 2018 (AI# 65484);
B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $149,722.00, to provide Engineering Services for Phase I -Flood Evaluation for Pct. 1 -June 2018 Rain Event", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-041-07-31 WA-1).
Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on July 3rd, 2018 (AI# 65484);
B.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $149,722.00, to provide Engineering Services for Phase I -Flood Evaluation for Pct. 1 -June 2018 Rain Event", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-041-07-31 WA-1).
10.
AI -65899
Acceptance and approval of "Second Amendment" to Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, and Construction Manager, Bullard Construction, Inc., for the New Administration Building (C-HCDD1-18-002-05-22), to reflect a correction in the percentage witheld as retainage in order to comply with applicable law (subject to Legal review and compliance to HB1295).
11.
AI -65907
Requesting approval of claim for Invoice No. 7738 in the amount of $3,563 to Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors relating to incident requiring chemical spill clean up dated May 23, 2018. Claim to TML has been submitted.
12.
AI -65910
Acceptance and approval of final Consulting Services Agreement for "Public Relations and Communications Consulting Services", with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group, awarded vendor, through District's membership/participation in Region 8 Education Service Center -The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) with authority to execute agreement subject to legal counsel's final review as to form including compliance with Form 1295. (C-HCDD1-18-044-07-31).
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.
AI -65920
C-2695-18-I; Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. dba AT&T Texas v. Hidalgo County, DD#1, RDH Site & Concrete, LLC
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
AI -65921
C-2695-18-I; Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. dba AT&T Texas v. Hidalgo County, DD#1, RDH Site & Concrete, LLC
15.
Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
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Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
17.
Adjourn