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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 9, 2019 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. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to ยง551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda. 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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A. Discussion and approval of all personnel actions approved after September 25 , 2018 (2019 Budget Adoption Date) for the District's Admin and Maintenance and Operation Budgets.
B. Request approval of budget amendments from the District's General Fund in the amount of $97,995.18 to fund Item A in 2019.
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule for 2019.
B. Request approval of budget amendments from the District's General Fund in the amount of $97,995.18 to fund Item A in 2019.
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule for 2019.
6.
General Operations Matters:
A.
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Drainage District -General Operations
Ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work issued to Castle Enterprises, LLC, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-047-09-25 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Alamo Expressway Drain". Effective: 12/28/18.
Ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work issued to Castle Enterprises, LLC, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-047-09-25 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Alamo Expressway Drain". Effective: 12/28/18.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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1.) Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2.) Presentation of Scoring grid ( for the purposes of 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 Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23".
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement with the numbrer one ranked firm of ________________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23".
2.) Presentation of Scoring grid ( for the purposes of 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 Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Cortran Engineering, PLLC | 89.6 | |
| Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC | 88.0 | |
| CSJ Group | 90 |
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement with the numbrer one ranked firm of ________________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project # 23".
B.
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1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, "Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements", to Mor-Wil, LLC, for Base Bid in the total amount $654,951.32, as recommended by Project Engineer (subject to Legal Approval and Compliance with HB1295).
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
C.
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1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of 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 Professional Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B".
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B".
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of 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 Professional Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation | 91.67 | |
| SWG Engineering, LLC | 90.00 | |
| Dannenbaum Enginering Company - McAllen, LLC | 91.33 |
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10B".
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 15 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
9.
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 or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
C.
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Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al
11.
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
12.
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
13.
Adjourn