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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 10, 2021
9:30 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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1. Approval to enter into Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement For Electric Distribution Service with AEP Texas and authorize General Manager to execute agreement and any subsequent forms subject to legal review.

2. Approval to issue payment upon receipt of invoice from AEP Texas.
 
B.
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Requesting approval to purchase two (2) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached boom mowers from Tiger Corporation, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 611-20 in the total amount of $399,730.00. (Subject to compliance with HB-1295).
 
C.
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Requesting approval to purchase the following vehicles from Silsbee Ford Inc. through the District's membership participation through GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative Contract (No. 21-8F000). in the total amount of $246,815.00 including freight: 
(Subject to compliance with HB-1295)
 
1.  (1) ea 2022 Ford F-350-Chassis Only, Regular Cab, 4WD
 
$51,217.00
2.  (2) ea 2022 Ford F-250-Regular Cab, 4WD, SRW $54,586.00
3.  (5) ea 2022 Ford F-250-Regular Cab, 4WD, SRW $141,012.50
 
D.
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Presentation of bids received for the purpose of award to the responsible multiple vendors meeting specifications and or/requirements with approval to execute Contract for RFB No.HCDD1-21-012-08-04-ESZ "Storm Drain Pipes and Related Items", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295 as follows:

A. Core and Main, LP
B. Rio Valley Pipe, LLC dba CAPA
C. ACT Pipe & Supply
D. Aguaworks Pipe & Supply
 
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
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Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval to reimburse Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 $85,443.70 for work completed at the South Main Drain for pay periods 9 through 12 as approved by the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office.

Mission Lateral - Budget 526
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $417,027.60 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-074-11-26. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO# 639234.

South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $42,663.44 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-009-07-07. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO# 640528.
 
B.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 24-E15 as it relates to Project 24 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 9 N & FM 1015 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
C.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26-5 as it relates to Project 26 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mission Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
7.
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.
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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 District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
 
8.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
9.
Adjourn