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: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
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 -76299
Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the City of Weslaco as it relates to the HCDD1 Phase I Flood Control Project; application submitted to the Texas Water Development Board on June 14, 2020. (Pending final legal review)
B.
AI -76302
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-20-031-07-07, with
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, 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# 75746 (06-02-20). Subject to Legal Review. Compliance to HB1295 has been met.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -76285
1. Requesting approval to accept bid and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-20-009-06-24, "South Lateral Drain Improvements Phase I (McColl Road to San Juan Road) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34" in the total amount $2,993,040.78, to Castle Enterprises, LLC, as recommended by project engineer L&G Engineering. 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".
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -76261
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Competitive Sealed Proposals packet (requirements, specifications and plans) developed by HCDD1 Project Engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., Engineer IV, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
-Delta Regional Water Management Project (Panchitas Detention Pond) -2013 Bond Series -CSP No. HCDD1-20-038-07-29, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -76306
Requesting approval of the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Crossing Consent Agreement as it relates to the the J-14 Drainage Project, subject for final legal review.
B.
AI -76309
Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of Inspiration Rd Drainage Improvement Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution.
Subject to final legal review.
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
