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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 28, 2020
1:45 P.M.
 

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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 -74085
Discussion as it relates to Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding awarded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for recovery from 2018 and 2019 storms and flooding.
 
B.
AI -74108
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, bid page, etc.,) as attached hereto for: '' Purchase of one (1) Cast Iron Sluice Gate 96''x 96'' for Proposed Mission Inlet Drainage Improvements Project,(Section C & F-Balboa Estates Area Drainage Improvements)'', RFB No. HCDD1-20-012-02-19, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.
 
C.
AI -74103
Recommending bid award and approval of contract to the responsible bidder submitting the sole bid meeting all requirements/specifications for Contract No.  C-HCDD1-19-078-01-28, ''Drug & Alcohol Testing Services", Subject to Legal Review.
 
D.
AI -74093
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, Create two (2) ROW Agent positions at G15/S1 $59,585.00
2. Approval of Budget Amendment required for personnel action in the amount of $163,815.38
3. Approval of revised Salary Schedule
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -74086
Approval to issue payment on the following item(s) proceeding review and compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Hidalgo Drain (Military Crossings)-513-030-300
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $80,101.70 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-064-09-03 Hidalgo Drain Military Rd Crossings.
Engineer: Sames Engineering
PO638374
 
B.
AI -74051
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization 1 in connection to Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-012-03-26  with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the purpose of amending the Work Authorization 1 Special Services, by adding Right Of Way Acquisition Negotiations Services, resulting in an increase in the amount of $40,500.00, for a new Special Services Fees total amount of $63,000.00 for the project: "3 3/4  Mile Rd. & Shuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2".  Subject to compliance to HB1295.
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -74084
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:  Jackson Drain Improvement-Budget:310
1. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $57,330.79 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-048-09-25
Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar,P.E.-HCDD1
PO#636129-19
 
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -74157
Discussion and Approval of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of Alamo Expressway Drain Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and for the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title by eminent domain or otherwise.
 
B.
AI -74168
Discussion and Approval of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of 3 3/4 Mile Rd & Schuerbach Rd - 2018 Bond Project No. 2 in Hidalgo County, Texas and for the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title by eminent domain or otherwise.
 
C.
AI -74173
Discussion and Approval of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of Raymondville Drain Project - Phase 1 Segment 4 in Hidalgo County, Texas and for the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title by eminent domain or otherwise.
 
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.072)
 
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
 
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
11.
Adjourn