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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 02, 2023
10:45 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 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 §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 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 -89474
Presentation of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) 2023 Debt Overview by Estrada-Hinojosa Investment Bankers, Financial Advisors of HCDD1 as it relates to a Bond Referendum. 
 
B.
AI -89476
Discussion and possible action to approve of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1's (HCDD1) submission of an abridged application for 2023 SWIFT Funding Cycle (State Water Implementation Fund for Texas) program funding for HCDD1 project that is on the State Water Plan and approval for General Manager to execute application and any subsequent forms. 
 
C.
AI -89475
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding authorization to publish notice of local bill (in compliance with Chapter 313, Texas Government Code). 
 
D.
AI -89447
Discussion and possible action to authorize the General Manager of HCDD1 to approve applications for discharge permits which meet the minimum requirements of HCDD1 and which do not expressly require approval of the Board under Chapter 56 of the Texas Water Code.
 
E.
AI -89448
1. Public Hearing on Petition for Annexation being 16.47 Acres of lots 234,235,236 and 237 out of Homeville Association of Hidalgo County Subdivision "A" Recorded in Volume 0, Page 24, Map Records of Hidalgo County.

2. Requesting approval of Order Granting Petition for Annexation as it relates to 16.47 Acres of lots 234,235,236 and 237 out of Homeville Association of Hidalgo County Subdivision "A" Recorded in Volume 0, Page 24, Map Records of Hidalgo County.
 
F.
AI -89304
1.  Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with S&B Infrastructure LTD (C-HCDD1-22-062-01-31), as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for the project, "Hidalgo County Pct 3 Drainage Assessment Project," and as approved for negotiations on 10/04/22 (AI-87801). (subject to final legal review);

2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $356,815.00 as submitted by S&B Infrastructure LTD, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-062-01-31, to provide Engineering Services for,"Hidalgo County Pct 3 Drainage Assessment Project," 
 
G.
AI -89330
Approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" with Lab Services Inc., for the (2nd) and final year extension, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-078-01-28, with extension date effective January 29, 2023, through January 28, 2024.  
 
H.
AI -89311
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 11 in the amount of $33,885.15 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for, "Re-Construction of Main Flood Water Channel Weir 4"
 
I.
AI -89310
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a revised period of service to end on January 31, 2026, Legal review and compliance with HB1295).  

2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of January 31, 2026(subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
J.
AI -89273
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Pool of Professional Services" for the following for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis" through, negotiation protocol as established by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors:

1. Professional Engineering Services  RFQ No. HCDD1-23-004-02-22-ESZ 
2. Professional Surveying Services     RFQ No. HCDD1-23-005-02-22-ESZ 
 
K.
AI -89275
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) as attached hereto for, "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-Pool of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services," for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis" through, negotiation protocol as established by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors. 
 
L.
AI -89283
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFP procurement packet [i.e. requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for: "Title Company Services -Pool" on an as needed basis, including the re-advertising of project in the event no responses are received, or proposals are rejected and project is still required. (RFP No.: HCDDl-23-007-02-21-ESZ)
 
M.
AI -89329
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Competitive Sealed Proposals packet (requirements, specifications and plans) developed by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua, P.E. HCDD1 Assistant General Manager for, "Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure Improvements-License LSF/G639"-CSP No HCDD1-23-008-02-22-NDC, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -89446
Discussion and update on 2018 Bond Program projects.
 
B.
AI -89262
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-4 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-5 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

3. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-11 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
C.
AI -89307
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13-12 as it relates to Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
D.
AI -89458
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 24-E10 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, subject to final legal review.
 
E.
AI -89288
1. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the graded and evaluated firms submitting responses to CSP No. HCDD1-22-065-12-21-ESZ "Mile 10 North & Baseline Rd - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 20". 
                      
FIRM NAME SCORE RANK
H20 Construction Services 95.33  
Mor-Wil, LLC 93.52  
Venser Contractors, LLC 84.96  
Clore Equipment, LLC 76.60  
RBM Contractors, LLC 73.85  
    
2.  Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: __________________________, for the provision construction services for: CSP No. HCDD1-22-065-12-21-ESZ "Mile 10 North & Baseline Rd - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 20".
 
F.
AI -89440
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 with Mor-Wil, LLC (C-HCDD1-22-024-07-26) to reflect an increase amount of $138,559.75 with an additional thirty (30) Days for the project of, "J-08 Drain Improvements – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15B and as recommended by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates (subject to HB 1295 compliance).
 
G.
AI -89463
Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, & Tower Improvements - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $197,346.78 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-011-07-27 Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, and Tower Improvements. Project Engineer: HCDD#1, PO#642716

Anaquitas - Budget 508
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $117,401.53 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-040-10-05 Anaquitas. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#643055

3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-040-10-05 Anaquitas.

Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $170,820.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz-Hogan Engineering, PO#646340

Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph 1 - Budget 525
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $161,528.40 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887
 
H.
AI -89449
Requesting approval and authority to notify the J. Ramirez Law firm of termination of Bond Counsel agreement.
 
7.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI -89477
Discussion and update as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's UKG payroll services.
 
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