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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 3, 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.
General Operations:
A.
AI -72003
First Public Hearing on 2019 Proposed Tax Rate of $.1051 per $100.00 valuation for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2020 budget.
B.
AI -72079
Update on comments submitted to the Texas Water Development Board as it pertains to the implementation of Flood Legislation from the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -72039
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements,
Mor-Wil, LLC, for the project:
"Hidalgo Drain (Military Road Crossing) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" (RFB# HCDD1-19-064-08-30), in the total amount of
$200,322.50, as recommended by project engineer, Samuel D. Maldonado, P.E.,
SAMES, Inc., (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 E. 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 E. 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".
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -72028
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Develpment Pct.4
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $64,414.13 from Filegonia Site Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11 Pct.4 RCW Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., -HCDD1. PO#636639
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Develpment Pct.4
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $64,414.13 from Filegonia Site Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-060-12-11 Pct.4 RCW Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., -HCDD1. PO#636639
8.
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.
9.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
10.
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
11.
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
12.
Adjourn