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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNE 30, 2023
8:30 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 -91414
Requesting approval to submit Texas Rain Catcher Award Application to the Texas Water Development Board as it relates to the Delta Reclamation Project. 
 
B.
AI -91349
Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 4,311,129 cubic yards of fill dirt for "2016 GLO Projects', in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No. HCDD1-23-030-06-21-KMG, as advertised for (2) two consecutive weeks, and no bids were received.
 
C.
AI -91421
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Procurement Packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc.), for the project, ''Rincon de Encinos Phase III Storm Water Improvements''; RFB No. HCDD1-23-033-08-02-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
D.
AI -91330
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Procurement Packet(requirements, specifications, plans, etc), for the project "365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #1" RFB HCDD1-23-034-07-26-KMG,including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
E.
AI -91352
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Procurement Packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc), for the project "Expansion of Title Services Companies Pool" RFP HCDD1-23-035-07-26-KMG,including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
F.
AI -91309
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A) an item that can be obtained from only one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies;

B. Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration for DroneDeploy, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Advanced DroneDeploy software subscription in the total amount of $7,188.00 for a twelve (12) month term, to be renewed annually for as long as HCDD1 possesses the software and the Sole Source Declaration remains in effect.
 
G.
AI -91400
Requesting acceptance and approval of donation Deed from Jefferson Road Property Management, LLC as it relates to a 3.33Ac, 3.34Ac, 3.37Ac, and 4.16 Ac tracts of land of Farm Tract 156, of San Salvador Del Tule Grant subdivision.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -91422
1. Requesting approval to accept bid and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, RDH Site & Concrete, for RFB No. HCDD1-23-026-05-16-ESZ, "Jackson Rd. Drain Phase II -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 16", Base Bid, in the total amount of $429,295.00, as recommended by project engineer, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. (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 $50,000.00 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 the consent of the contractor".
 
B.
AI -91343
1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #13", to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of December 31, 2024, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" to reflect a revised termination date of December 31, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). 
 
C.
AI -91401
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-9 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.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-10 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.
 
D.
AI -91383
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $366,597.11 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#647299

Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $66,960.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340 

Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I - Budget 525
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $253,088.50 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

4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $23,384.25 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
 
 
7.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -91396
Mile 6 Outfalls - Budget 336
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329435 in the amount of $49,153.29 from L&G for May 2023 services. PO#646916 WA#1
 
 
8.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI -91323
Approval of the following personnel actions in accordance with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Classification and Compensation Plan effective Pay Period 15 : 
 
    From From From To To To
Action Dept Slot Position G/S Slot Position G/S
Budget Adjustment
Promotion
006 91 Shredder Operator I 6/3 96 Shredder Operator II 7/2
Budget Adjustment Promotion 006 129 Maintenance II 5/7 123 Maintenance III 7/4
Budget Adjustment Promotion 006 146 Maintenance II 5/7 105 Equipment Operator I 6/6
Budget Adjustment 
Promotion
006 181 Maintenance II 5/3 101 Equipment Operator I 6/2

2. Approval of the Revised Salary Schedule
3. Approval of Budget Line Item Transfers
 
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -91402
Requesting acceptance and approval of donation Deed from 3F Ranch, LLC as it relates to a 7.270 Acre tract of land share 3 and 8, schunior's subdivision, porciones 73, 74 & 75, subject to final legal review.
 
10.
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)
 
11.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
12.
Adjourn