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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 23, 2020
9:45 A.M.
 

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:

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 -76140
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for highway improvement generally described as rehabilitation of FM 1425 rural facility from BUS 83 to SH 107 - CSJ No. 1428-01-027 and 1428-01-028.  
 
B.
AI -76139
Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution in support for the nomination of individuals to the Texas Water Development Board's Region 15 Flood Planning Group Members and nomination of Supporting Political Subdivision. (Pending final legal review)
 
C.
AI -76097
Request approval of payment out of the Texas Water Development Board reimbursement funds in the amount of $125,919.06 to Hidalgo County Precinct #4 for in house Construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for pay-periods 05 and 06.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -76093
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Wil, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-20-026-06-10,  "PD LATERAL (Phase I) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #29" Base Bid, in the total amount $1,974,528.13, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, (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".
 
B.
AI -76096
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Wil, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-20-029-06-10,  "PD LATERAL (Phase II) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #29" Base Bid, in the total amount $1,477,555.00, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, (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".
 
7.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -76092
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Wil, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-20-021-06-17, " Las Milpas -Hidalgo Park Estates", Base Bid, in the total amount $697,085.69, as recommended by HCDD1 Engineer IV, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E, (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".
 
B.
AI -76077
1. Approval to reclassify Admin Budget 003: Slot #17 from Engineering Tech IV to Engineer in Training (EIT), no budget impact salary remains at G14/S1.

2. Approval of personnel actions to create one (1) ROW Agent position at G15/S1 and budget amendment required for personnel action for salary and fringes in the amount of  $ 41,300.

3. Approval of revised Salary Schedule.
 
8.
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)
 
9.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
10.
Adjourn