Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
April 13, 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 §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.

Roll Call

Prayer

Open Forum

Approval of Consent Agenda

General Operations:

AI -80366

Requesting approval of Resolution in Support of Funding Request from President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan (Infrastructure Bill) by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for upgrades to the Hidalgo County Master Drainage System.

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AI -80362

Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement through statutory and local protocol (including but not limited to nomination, evaluation/grading/scoring, presentation to the Board for ranking, and authority for negotiations for final agreements, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the Request for Qualifications packet No. HCDD1-21-013-04-07 for: "Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services -Pool", for a period of One (1) year effective April 16, 2021.

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AI -80355

Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement funds $166,758.93 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:
Pay Period 1 from 12/21/2021 to 01/03/2021 in the amount of $24,019.42
Pay Period 2 from 01/04/2021 to 01/17/2021 in the amount of $84,854.73
Pay Period 4 from 02/01/2021 to 02/14/2021 in the amount of $57,884.78

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General Fund:

AI -80339

Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 206,345 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at South Main Drain Excavation Schematic (Between McColl Rd & Closner Rd) in Edinburg,Texas in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No.: HCDD1-21-015-04-07 and as advertised for (2) two consecutive weeks, and No Bids were received.

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AI -80376

1. Approval to create Admin Slot 44, Communications Specialist I, and set salary at G9, S1
2. Approval of job description
3. Approval of budget amendment to fund item for remainder of 2021
4. Approval of revised salary schedule

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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:

Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)

Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)

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)

Open Session:

Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition

Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation

Adjourn