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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OCTOBER 3, 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 -92678
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Go Underground, LLC, in the amount of $1,702,009.69 for the project ''Glasscock Rd From Mile 4 Rd to Mile 5 Rd Storm Water Management'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-051-09-27-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, J&R Engineering, LLC (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 (b), 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.
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -92712
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for the project "Southwest Weslaco -USIBWC Structure 97L (Tierra Santa Golf course) -2018 Bond Project No. 35', RFB-HCDD1-23-056-11-01-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
B.
AI -92704
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of $98,914.71, and Ninety (90) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the project "Construction of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete Boxes 7' x 7' for Southwest Weslaco - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-032-08-08, with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Asst. District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
 
C.
AI -92705
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-7 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-15 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

3. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-33 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
D.
AI -92727
Rincon de Encinos Phase 3 - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $124,801.76 from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon de Encinos Phase III. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#648190

Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $66,960.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340

South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $201,249.23 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-009-R-04-04 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#647846
 
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -92715
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the project, "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-057-10-03 and as approved for negotiations on 09/05/23, AI 92350 (subject to final legal review).

2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $123,171.22 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-057-10-03, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14 (subject to final legal review).
 
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