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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 21, 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: 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.
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- 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.
- Possible action to approve a Resolution Regarding Approval of Contingency Fee Contract for Legal Services pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §2254.1036(b).
B.
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1.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), "a Professional Service" for the provision of legal services / representation in connection with litigation.
2.) Requesting approval of Letter of Engagement for Legal Services by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP as it relates to legal representation for Cause # C-2480-18-I and approval of HCDD No. 1 General Manager to execute.
2.) Requesting approval of Letter of Engagement for Legal Services by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP as it relates to legal representation for Cause # C-2480-18-I and approval of HCDD No. 1 General Manager to execute.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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1. Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the graded and evaluated firms submitting responses to the RFP No. HCDD1-20-028-06-17 "Archeological Surveying Services -2018 Bond Referendum Projects"
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2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: __________________________, for the provisions of "Archeological Surveying Services -2018 Bond Referendum Projects"
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| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Raba Kistner, Inc | 91 | |
| TRC Environmental | 90 | |
| Cox McLain Env. Consulting, Inc. | 88.5 | |
| Halff & Associates, Inc. | 76.5 |
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: __________________________, for the provisions of "Archeological Surveying Services -2018 Bond Referendum Projects"
B.
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1. Requesting approval of
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project:
"East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of
September 30, 2021 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 30, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 30, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
C.
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1. Requesting approval of
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project:
"Mile 10 N. & Mile 1 W -2018 Bond Referendum Project #21", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of
June 30, 2022 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project: "Mile 10 N. & Mile 1 W -2018 Bond Referendum Project #21", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June 30 , 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project: "Mile 10 N. & Mile 1 W -2018 Bond Referendum Project #21", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June 30 , 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
D.
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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
"Sunflower Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #36" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-041-08-12, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
E.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering
, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -
"3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Shuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-040-08-12, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
F.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering
, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-
"Mission Lateral (Section II) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-042-08-12, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
G.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications for competitive sealed proposals (CSP) developed by project engineer, Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -
"Malone Drive & Pomelo Road -2018 Bond Referendum Project #18" -CSP No. HCDD1-20-043-08-12, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected, and project is still required.
H.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications for competitive sealed proposals (CSP) developed by project engineer, Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
"Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #28" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-044-08-12, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected, and project is still required.
I.
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Approval to issue payment on the following item proceeding review & compliance of contract terms and conditions:
Mission Lateral Budget 526
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $181,566.00 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--19-074-11-26 Project Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineering PO#639234
Mission Lateral Budget 526
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $181,566.00 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--19-074-11-26 Project Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineering PO#639234
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
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Approval to issue payment on the following item proceeding review & compliance of contract terms and conditions:
Mission Inlet Balboa Estates Drainage Improvements Budget 020
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $89,557.52 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--20-002-02-11, Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, LLC PO#639479
Mission Inlet Balboa Estates Drainage Improvements Budget 020
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $89,557.52 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--20-002-02-11, Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, LLC PO#639479
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2-8 as it relates to Project 2 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - 3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Shuerbach Rd. project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
B.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Mile 6 outfalls project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending 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:
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)
1.
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Consultation with legal counsel regarding HCDD1 v. Integ Corporation et al, Cause No. C-0373-17-E, in the 275th District Court pending in Hidalgo County.
10.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Adjourn