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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 19, 2020 9:45 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 §551.071(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:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: hidalgocounty.us
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -75581
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the implementation of the CSP Procurement Method as allowed by Texas Government Code 2269.151 for construction related projects.
B.
AI -75570
1. Possible action to approve a legal services contract on a contingency fee basis with the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, PC in connection with RFQ No. HCDD1-20-022-04-01 for representation in ongoing litigation matter and to pursue claims against one or more parties as needed.
2. Possible action to approve a Resolution Regarding Approval of Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §2254.1036(b).
2. Possible action to approve a Resolution Regarding Approval of Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §2254.1036(b).
C.
AI -75519
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
D.
AI -75518
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-20-027-05-19, with
B2Z Engineering, LLC., as it relates to
Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on AI# 75268 (05-05-20). Subject to Legal Review. Compliance to HB1295 has been met.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -75512
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer,
Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -
"PD Lateral (Phase II) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #29" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-029-06-10, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
B.
AI -75574
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-004-03-26), with
L&G Engineering, for the:
"Anaquitas -2018 Bond Referendum Project #8", to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Project Team, adding B2Z Engineering, LLC., as a new sub-consultant as per Article 8 of the contract (subject to Legal review).
C.
AI -75575
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-034-03-26), with
L&G Engineering, for the:
"Mid Valley Airport -2018 Bond Referendum Project #19", to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Project Team, adding B2Z Engineering, LLC., as a new sub-consultant as per Article 8 of the contract (subject to Legal review).
D.
AI -75577
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with
L&G Engineering, for the:
"South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Project Team, adding B2Z Engineering, LLC., as a new sub-consultant as per Article 8 of the contract (subject to Legal review).
E.
AI -75578
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-015-04-23), with
L&G Engineering, for the:
"Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30", to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Project Team, adding
B2Z Engineering, LLC., as a new sub-consultant, as per Article 8 of the contract (subject to Legal review).
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -75487
Approval to issue payment on the following item(s) proceeding review and compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Iowa Road Drainage Improvements-Budget 365-040-013
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-036-05-07 Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements.
2. Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $52,762.73 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-036-05-07-Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements.
Engineer:Jose N. Saldivar, P.E.-HCDD1
PO#637966
Iowa Road Drainage Improvements-Budget 365-040-013
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-036-05-07 Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements.
2. Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $52,762.73 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-036-05-07-Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements.
Engineer:Jose N. Saldivar, P.E.-HCDD1
PO#637966
B.
AI -75557
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Chaparral Drain Extension -365-010-011
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60Inch RCP Jack & Bore-Donna Irrigation Crossing).
2. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $21,645.00 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60Inch RCP Jack & Bore – Donna Irrigation Crossing). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD No. 1. PO#638896
Chaparral Drain Extension -365-010-011
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60Inch RCP Jack & Bore-Donna Irrigation Crossing).
2. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $21,645.00 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60Inch RCP Jack & Bore – Donna Irrigation Crossing). Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD No. 1. PO#638896
C.
AI -75552
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: Chaparral Drain Extension -365-010-011
1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $105,184.18 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvement (60 Inch RCP Jack & Bore – Donna Irrigation Crossing) Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, PE- HCDD No. 1. PO#638896
1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $105,184.18 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-069-10-22 Chaparral Drain Extension Improvement (60 Inch RCP Jack & Bore – Donna Irrigation Crossing) Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, PE- HCDD No. 1. PO#638896
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -75580
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 24-E2 as it relates to Project 24 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 9 N & FM 1015 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
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:
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)
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