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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 4, 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.
AI -90329
Requesting approval of Resolution in honor of Samuel Celis Tellez for his 23 years of dedicated service to HCDD1. 
 
B.
AI -90331
Presentation and update as it relates to the 2023 Drainage Bond Program. 
 
C.
AI -90332
Discussion and approval of Resolution supporting the Artificial Drainage System Legislation filed by State Representative Janie Lopez and State Senator Morgan LaMantia. (Pending final legal review)
 
D.
AI -90334
Discussion and approval of Letter of Support for the City of Edcouch as it relates to the FY 2024 Community Project Funding - Detetion Pond Project. 
 
E.
AI -90337
Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the E-21-041 Glasscock Mile 4 to Mile 5 Area Drainage Improvements in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution.
 
F.
AI -90346
Requesting authority to enter into an agreement with Dewbre Petroleum to relocate their gas line on Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain, subject to final legal review.
 
G.
AI -90260
1. Requesting approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked contractor meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Wil, LLC. for CSP No. HCDD1-23-008-03-01-NDC, "Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure Improvements - License LSF/G-639" in the amount of $959,433.38, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors - Agenda Item No. 89944 on 03/07/23. (Subject to final 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 an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or less and in no event to exceed the change order statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor. 
 
H.
AI -90356
Requesting approval to purchase 2023 Load King 503/554 SS SF 55 Ton Low Boy Trailer 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 $130,800.00. 
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -90206
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (requirements, specification and plans) developed by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., for ''Mile 10 N. & Baseline Road Phase II - USIBWC Structure 139 - 2018 Bond Project 20'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-014-04-26-KMG, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
 
B.
AI -90210
1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for project, "Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W-2018 Bond Referendum project No. 21," C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23, to reflect an increase amount of $10,000 for additional Parcels (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB 1295)

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project," Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 21", C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23, to reflect an increase amount of $10,000 for additional Parcels. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)
 
C.
AI -90221
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDDl-19-039-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11-B", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D1-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 31, 2023 (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDDl-19-039-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11-B", to reflect a revised period of service to end on July 31, 2023, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
D.
AI -90333
1.) Requesting approval of Tender Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Lexon Insurance Company as it relates to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-009-07-07 "South Lateral Drain Improvements Phase I (McColl Road to San Juan Road) - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34." (Pending final legal review) 

2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of the Tender Agreement requesting approval of Construction Contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC for "South Lateral Drain Improvements Phase I (McColl Road to San Juan Road) - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34." C-HCDD1-20-009-R-04-04. (Pending final legal review)
 
E.
AI -90327
Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, & Tower Rd Improvements - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $441,010.15 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-011-07-27. Project Engineer HCDD1, PO#642716
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-011-07-27 Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, & Tower Rd Improvements. 

Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $205,614.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz-Hogan PO#646340

Mid Valley Airport IBWC Ditch - Budget 519
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $85,414.57 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-020-05-31 Mid Valley Airport. Project Engineer: HCDD1, PO#646596
 
Mission McAllen Rado Phase II - Budget 525
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $1,639,895.75 from Texas Cordia Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-003-02-22 Mission McAllen Rado Phase II. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#645638

South I Rd - Budget 533
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $107,174.84 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd (East Side). Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#646597
 
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -90325
Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4- Budget 375
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $38,166.71 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-030-07-12 MFW Channel Weir 4. Project Engineer: International Consulting Engineers, PO#646926
 
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -90312
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to SH 107 Outfall Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
B.
AI -90338
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel E-1 as it relates to E-20-062 Bentsen Rd drainage project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending 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