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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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 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.
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A.  Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.

B.  Consideration and approval of an Order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Bond Election for May 6, 2023; giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election.
 
B.
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1.) Requesting exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements under the TX LGC 262.024 (A)(4) "Professional Services". 

2.) Consideration and approval of Engagement Agreement with Perez Law Firm, PLLC as Bond Counsel for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 (Subject to Final Legal Review)
 
 
C.
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1. Public Hearing on Petition for Annexation being a 3.64 acre tract of land same being all of Lot 1 of Juanita Subdivision Recorded in Volume 29, Page 9A Map Records of Hidalgo County.

2. Requesting approval of Order Granting Petition for Annexation as it relates to 3.64 acre tract of land same being all of Lot 1 of Juanita Subdivision Recorded in Volume 29, Page 9A Map Records of Hidalgo County.
 
D.
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Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 24 in the amount of $2,713,599.44 as submitted by S&B Infrastructure, LTD, to develop an ASA Feasibility Study for the development of the Master Drainage System Phase II - design and expansion of the Raymondville Drain Outfall System. (Subject to Final Legal Review) 
 
E.
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Requesting approval to  purchase one (1) Peterbilt 548 6x4 - 4000 Gallon Water Truck through the District's membership with PCA Cooperative awarded Contract  No. PCA OD-328-20 from Big D Tractor LLC (Blue Cat Rentals & Frontera Equipment) in the total amount of $182,537.50.
 
F.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB Packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, etc.), as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Purchase of Eight (8) Full-Size Pickup Trucks" (RFB No. HCDD1-23-003-03-01-MDB), including the re-advertisement of the Bids in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & products are still needed.  
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
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Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $43,196.55 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'' Rd USIBWC Structure 82L Drainage Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33".
 
B.
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J-08 Drain - Budget 515
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $336,167.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-024-07-26 J-08 Drain. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley, &  Associates PO#646299

 Mission Lateral - Budget 526
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $73,592.10 from Saenz Brothers Construction  pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-027-07-27. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#642757
 
7.
General Fund:
 
A.
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Requesting approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and The International Boundary and Water Commission as it relates to four gated structures within the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project.  
 
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