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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 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 -92447
1. Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's 2022 Financial Audit, 2022 Single Audit, and the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
2. Requesting approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2022 Financial Audit, 2022 Single Audit, and the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
2. Requesting approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2022 Financial Audit, 2022 Single Audit, and the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
B.
AI -92486
Drainage District #1 Annual Tax Collections Report 2022-2023
C.
AI -92516
1. Public Hearing on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Proposed Tax Rate for 2023
2. Discussion of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 Proposed Budget for 2024 calendar year.
2. Discussion of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 Proposed Budget for 2024 calendar year.
D.
AI -92422
Requesting approval of the following final negotiated Professional Service Contracts for the provision of ''Real Estate Appraisal Services (On call on as needed basis)'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 09/05/23, AI-92193 (2) (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295):
Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC; (C-HCDD1-23-006A-09-19)
Appraisal Haus, LLC; (C-HCDD1-23-006B-09-19)
Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC; (C-HCDD1-23-006A-09-19)
Appraisal Haus, LLC; (C-HCDD1-23-006B-09-19)
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -92493
Y Drain Phase I - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $56,018.70 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050R-05-30 Y Drain Phase I. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#647998
East Mercedes - Budget 510
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $34,331.71 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
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $92,160.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-04-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1B - Budget 524
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $1,023,571.52 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-054-12-08 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1B. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#645350
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2 - Budget 524
5. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-065-11-18 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#641649
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 Retainage in the amount of $144,307.14 and interest of $1,519.72 pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-065-11-18 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#641649
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $56,018.70 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050R-05-30 Y Drain Phase I. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#647998
East Mercedes - Budget 510
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $34,331.71 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
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $92,160.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-04-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1B - Budget 524
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $1,023,571.52 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-054-12-08 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1B. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#645350
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2 - Budget 524
5. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-065-11-18 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#641649
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 Retainage in the amount of $144,307.14 and interest of $1,519.72 pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-065-11-18 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 2. Project Engineer Halff Associates, PO#641649
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -92391
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by HCDD1 Board of Directors on September 5, 2023, of Agenda Item 8.F AI 92353.
B.
AI -92428
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Mission McAllen Drain Ph 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12".
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Mission McAllen Drain Ph 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12".
C.
AI -92501
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc. from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Mission McAllen Drain Ph 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12".
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc. from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Mission McAllen Drain Ph 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12".
D.
AI -92416
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "South Main Drain Channel Improvements Project Ph 1 - 2023 Bond Project No. 3', RFB-HCDD1-23-053-10-25-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
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:
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)
9.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
10.
Adjourn