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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 18, 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.
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Consideration  and approval a Resolution Authorizing Issuance, Sale and Deliver of  Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2021 under the provision of Chapter 56 et. seq., Texas Water Code;  payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax authorized pursuant to  Chapter 49 and Chapter 56 of the Texas Water Code; prescribing the term and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principle thereof;and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.
 
B.
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 1.) Discussion, consideration, and action on the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Pre-Enrollment & Enrollment Policy and Procedures. (Pending Final Legal Review)
 
C.
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1. Discussion and consideration and possible action on the attached Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse Policy.

2. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the attached General Consent Form for Limited Queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
 
D.
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1. Discussion and consideration and possible action on the attached E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the Department of Homeland Security. (Pending final legal review)

2. Pursuant to the Boards approval on the above item requesting authority for the Drainage District's General Manager or Designee to execute (via electronic signature) the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 
 
E.
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Requesting approval to accept the final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to '' Professional Engineering Services for Region 15 Flood Planning'', C-HCDD1-21-003-05-18. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on (03/02/21), AI-79746   (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295). 
 
F.
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Requesting approval to accept the Professional Consulting & Web Hosting Services Agreement with ezTask.com, Inc., as it relates to '' Web Design & Development for Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Flood Planning'', C-HCDD1-21-008-05-18 with authority for the HCDD1 General Manager or his designee to sign the agreement. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295).
 
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-HCDD1-19-039-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11-B", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of  September 30, 2022 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11-B", to reflect a revised period of service to end on  September 30 , 2022  (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
B.
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1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of  December 31, 2022 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on  December 31, 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
C.
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1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23), with CSJ Group, for the project, for the project: "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard -2018 Bond Referendum Project #23", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of  July 31, 2024 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23), with  CSJ Group, for the project: "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard -2018 Bond Referendum Project #23", to reflect a revised period of service to end on July 31, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
D.
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Malone Drive & Pomelo Road - Budget 518
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $44,635.50 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-043-09-15. Project Engineer Guzman & Munoz Engineering. PO#641036-21

Mission Lateral - Budget 526
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $259,871.40 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-19-074-11-26. Project Engineer L&G Engineering Consultants PO#639234-21
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
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PSJA Lateral Drain - Budget 305
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $144,711.00 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-063-11-12. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering. PO#641494
 
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