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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 29, 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:

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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Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Budget for 2021
1. Discussion, consideration and action on changes  to the 2021 Proposed Budget.
2. Adoption of the 2021 Annual Budget
3. Approval to set salaries, allowances and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2021.
 
 
B.
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Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate
   1. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 2020 Proposed Tax Rate of $.1026 per $100.00 valuation
   2. Approval of Order setting the 2020 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $.1026 per $100.00 valuation (Maintenance and Operation tax rate is $0.0545 and Debt Service tax rate is 0.04810 )
 
C.
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Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to USIBWC License No. LSF/G-1412 for Weslaco Drain Improvements project and authority for Drainage District General Manager to execute amendment and any subsequent forms as it relates to this item.   
 
D.
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Requesting approval and concurrence of the Plans of Proposed Roadway Improvement from TxDot CSJ: 0921-02-194 Liberty Blvd and authority for Drainage District General Manager to execute. 
 
E.
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Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, for the Design Expansion of the Raymondville Drain Outfall System, to extend the termination date until October 31, 2020; pursuant to Article 8 of the Contract.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
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1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-038-05-21), with   KCI Technologies, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11A", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of   October 21st, 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-HCDD1-19-038-05-21), with  KCI Technologies, Inc., for the project: "Moorefield   Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on  October 21st, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
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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 "P.S.J.A. Lateral Drain Ditch Improvements Earling Rd. North to North Main Drain Phase I" - RFB No. HCDD1-20-063-10-28, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or rejected and project is still required. 
 
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -77535
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2-6 as it relates to Project 2 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - 3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, 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)
 
1.
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding request received from IBC Bank
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
11.
Adjourn