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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 13, 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.
2. Approval of TDEM Applicant's Attestation for Duplication of Benefits for PW-01528 (2676 (1535).
2). Request approval of a Budget Amendment in Fund (123) of the Special Revenues, in the amount of $7,000,000.00 in line items as specified in Attachment B of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Subgrant Reimbursement Contract No. 582-20-10601.
3). Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the Districts membership with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 597-19 through Doggett Machinery Services:
- (2) John Deere 670G - Motorgraders Extended Warranty included: $463,106.50
- (2) John Deere 470G - Short Boom Excavators Extended Warranty included: $801,916.00
4). Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the Districts membership with Sourcewell awarded Contract No. 032119 through Holt Texas, LTD.
- (4) CAT 326 - Long Reach Excavators – Extended Warranty included: $1,001,200.00
5). Requesting approval to purchase the following Ford pickup trucks from Silsbee Ford Inc. through the District's membership with GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 20-8F000 in the total amount of $196, 264.50 to include freight.
- (6) 2021 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew Cabs
6). Request approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,100,000.00 out of the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance for the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment and vehicles in preparation for the Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2.
7). Approval to create Eight (8) Equipment Operator III Temporary positions (G10-S1) and two (2) Equipment Operator IV Temporary positions (G12-S1) in preparation for the Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2.
8). Approval of Budget Amendment to fund newly created temporary positions for Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 in the amount of $83,000.
9). Approval of Updated Salary Schedule.
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) 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)