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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 18, 2022 9:30 A.M. |
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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 Courthouse Annex III 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 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -87067
1. Submission of the 2022 No New Revenue and Voter Approval Rate for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
2. Discussion of the 2022 Planning Calendar
3. Discussion of the 2022 Tax Rates.
4. Record vote on the proposed 2022 tax rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.
2. Discussion of the 2022 Planning Calendar
3. Discussion of the 2022 Tax Rates.
4. Record vote on the proposed 2022 tax rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.
B.
AI -87043
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-HCDD1-22-038-08-18), as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for the project, "Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd. Drainage Improvements" and as approved for negotiations on 06/28/22 (AI-86359). (subject to Legal review).
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $191,957.12 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-038-08-18, to provide Engineering Services for, "Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd. Drainage Improvements."
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $191,957.12 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-038-08-18, to provide Engineering Services for, "Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd. Drainage Improvements."
C.
AI -87054
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 11 in the amount of $35,405.66 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "Re-Construction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4."
D.
AI -87046
1. Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''Main Flood Water Channel 2015 GLO Project.''
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''Main Flood Water Channel 2015 GLO Project.''
E.
AI -87051
1. Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''Main Flood Water Channel 2016 GLO Project.''
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''Main Flood Water Channel 2016 GLO Project.''
F.
AI -87052
1. Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''North Main Drain (Canton to 17 1/2), TDEM Project.''
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the ''North Main Drain (Canton to 17 1/2), TDEM Project.''
G.
AI -87034
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 "Sand and Bedding Material", RFB No. HCDD1-22-045-09-07-AJL, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & project is still required.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -87065
1. Requesting approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked Contractor meeting all specified requirements, Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, for CSP No. HCDD1-22-032A-08-18, "FM 493 & County Road Phase I Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 12," in the amount of $1,042,355.00, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors - Agenda Item No. 86926 on 8/9/22. (Subject to Legal review and Compliance with HB1295).
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve and increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor.
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve and increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor.
B.
AI -87058
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $17,505.09 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-025-06-15 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "South "I" Road East Side Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33."
C.
AI -87059
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $12,169.49 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-025-06-15 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "South "I" Road West Side Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33."
D.
AI -87049
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 9 in the amount of $56,901.05 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "Highway 281 and FM 88-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 14."
E.
AI -87053
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 10 in the amount of $43,736.57 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "J-08 Drain - McColl Rd Culvert Crossing-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15."
F.
AI -87069
J-08 Drain - Budget 515a
1. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $1,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0680-H Parcel #10 Gary L. Jackson.
2. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0667-G Parcel #4 Blanca Gloria Garza
J-08 Drain - Budget 515b
3. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $1,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0668-E Parcel #5 Karla L. Solis, Alejandra Solis, and Rodrigo Solis
1. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $1,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0680-H Parcel #10 Gary L. Jackson.
2. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0667-G Parcel #4 Blanca Gloria Garza
J-08 Drain - Budget 515b
3. Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $1,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0668-E Parcel #5 Karla L. Solis, Alejandra Solis, and Rodrigo Solis
G.
AI -86973
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-6 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-7 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-7 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
H.
AI -87077
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329038 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the Mid-Valley Airport, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 19, pending final legal review.
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329040 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the South Lateral Drain, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 34, pending final legal review.
Anaquitas - Budget 508
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329039 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the Anaquitas, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 8, pending final legal review.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329038 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the Mid-Valley Airport, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 19, pending final legal review.
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329040 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the South Lateral Drain, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 34, pending final legal review.
Anaquitas - Budget 508
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329039 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 2022 Engineering Services for the Anaquitas, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 8, pending final legal review.
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -87042
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $83,782.38 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1: Omar Anzaldua, Jr., P.E. PO#645596
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -87078
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/29/2022:
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/29/2022:
| Action | Dept | Slot# | Position Title |
| Change from Temporary to Full-Time | M&O | 150 | Clerk 1 (Temporary) |
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 08/29/2022:
| Action | Dept | Slot# | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Re-Classification | M&O | 150 | Clerk I | 5 | Administrative Assistant II | 6 |
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:
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)
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 -87068
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 275th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas.
10.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Adjourn