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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 6, 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:
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.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -77690
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
J09 Ph.4-Budget 300
1. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $137,292.15 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-077-12-03 Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4-J09 Phase IV Rural Drainage Development. Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar, P.E.-HCDD1  PO#639205
 
6.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -77649
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. HCDD1-20-053-09-30, "Ditch 47 & Ditch 350 Improvements (Mile 6 1/2 Crossing, Mile 10 N Crossing, Irrigation Canal Crossing, & Mile 9 N. Crossing)", for the Base Bid in the total amount of $320,145.84, as recommended by project engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, PE, CFM, HCDD1 Engineer IV (subject to Legal Review 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.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -77689
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2-2 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.
 
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