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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 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 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 -81620
Requesting approval of Permission for Right of Entry to enter upon lands owned by El Sauz Ranch and approval for Drainage District General Manager to execute, subject to final legal review.
 
B.
AI -81542
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Storm Drain Pipes and Related Items", RFB No. HCDD1-21-012-08-04-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.
 
C.
AI -81553
1.  Presentation of the firms responding to RFP No. HCDD1-21-029-06-23-MSS- "Title Company Services-(Pool)", for the purpose of acceptance as "Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors;
 
2.  Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers:
a.  Edwards Abstract and Title, LLC d/b/a Edwards Abstract and Title Co.,
b.  Valley Land Title Company, LTD d/b/a Valley Land Title Co., 
for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects. 
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -81501
Requesting approval of   Change Order No. 1  reflecting an increase in the amount of $75,685.52, and one hundred ninety (190) additional construction calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Jackson Rd. Drain Phase I -2018 Bond Referendum project #16" with  RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors, as recommended by project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., (subject to compliance to HB1295).
 
B.
AI -81605
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Competitive Sealed Proposals packet (requirements, specifications and plans) developed by Project Engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, PE, HCDD1 Engineer IV for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, "Anaquitas Drain Structure (Proposed Additional (2) 10'X8' Boxes With Gate Structures) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #08" -CSP No. HCDD1-21-040-08-04-MSS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
C.
AI -81624
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 15B-6 as it relates to Project 15B of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - J-08 Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
D.
AI -81602
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-019-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the project: " FM 493 & Country Road -2018 Bond Referendum Project #12", to reflect additional Professional Surveying Services and developing of parcel plats with an estimated cost increase of  $34,000.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 1 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
E.
AI -81590
3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Shuerbach Rd
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $96,115.50 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-040-09-08 Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#640791

Hidalgo Drain -  Budget 513
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $381,894.52 from Mor-Will, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-001-02-11. Project Engineer Jose Noe Saldivar P. E,   PO#639626-21

Mission Lateral - Budget 526
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $184,896.36 from H&R Lease Service, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No.HCDD1- 20-042-09-08 Project Engineer L & G  Engineering PO#640759-21
 
7.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -81593
Ditch 47 & Ditch 350 Improvements - Budget 006
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $124,029.95 from Mor-Will, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-1-20-053-10-06 Project Engineer Jose Noe Saldivar P.E. PO#640897.
 
 
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -81626
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 25 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Phase I Segment 4 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
9.
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)
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
11.
Adjourn