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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 2, 2021
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.
General Operations:
 
A.
AI -79410
Discussion and approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 - 2021 Legislative Priorities. 
 
B.
AI -79401
Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement/LOE No. C-HCDD1-20-069-02-02), with  Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., for  "Financial Advisory Services" for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, as approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on AI# 78882(12-29-20). (Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295)
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -79409
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 the J-08 2018 Bond No. 15A and 15B 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.
 
B.
AI -79390
Malone Drive & Pomelo Rd-Budget 518
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $94,084.20 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-043-09-15-Malone Drive & Pomelo Rd.  Project Engineer: Jose Munoz, P.E. PO#641036.

Mile 9 N & FM 1015-Budget 524
2. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $62,125.13 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-039-08-25 Mile 9 N  & FM 1015 Package 1a Improvements.  Project Engineer: Robert L Saenz, P.E.  PO#640715.

Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N-Budget 528
3. Application for Payments No. 1 in the amount of $16,650.00 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction No. HCDD1-20-044-09-15 Old La Blanca & Mile 1015.  Project Engineer: Jose Munoz, P.E. PO#641035.

PD Lateral (Ph.II)-Budget 529
4. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $47,132.32 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-029-06-23 PD Lateral (Phase II).  Project Engineer: Gilbert A. Garcia, P.E. PO#640212.
 
7.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -79406
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Presentation of scoring grid of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services for the project:   "365 Roadway System Off-Site Drainage Improvements"
(C-HCDD1-21-009-__-__)    
FIRM NAME: SCORE: RANK:
L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., d/b/a L&G Engineering 97.33  
 Halff Associates, Inc. 96.33  
Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. 92.00  

3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one (1) ranked firm of:__________________________   for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the project:   "365 Roadway System Off-Site Drainage Improvements"
 
B.
AI -79403
Requesting ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work Order No. 2, issued to Mor-Wil, LLC, awarded contractor for Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-001-02-11, "Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road Box Culvert Crossing" as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM., with Suspend Work Order No. 2  Effective Date of: January 22, 2021.
 
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)
 
1.
AI -79416
Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs. Godfrey Garza et al, Cause No. C-0373-17-E, pending in the 275 th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas. 
 
9.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
10.
Adjourn