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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OCTOBER 17, 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
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Drainage District No. 1 to enter into negotiations and finalize a Letter Of Engagement for action by HCDD1 Board of Directors with the "qualified" ranked firm of: Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP, for the provision of "Independent Financial Audit Services".
2. Requesting Approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $22,861,120 in the Capital Projects Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bond Series for Construction Contracts and Work Authorizations relating to the 2018 Drainage Bond Program that have been approved by the Board of Directors.
3. Requesting Approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $32,789,434.36 in the Capital Projects Fund 136- 2021 Bond Series for Construction Contracts and Work Authorizations relating to the 2018 Drainage Bond Program that have been approved by the Board of Directors.
4. Requesting Approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $48,496,238.89 in the Capital Projects Fund 137- 2021A Taxable Bond Series for Construction Contracts and Work Authorizations relating to the 2018 Drainage Bond Program that have been approved by the Board of Directors.
5. Requesting Approval of a Budget Amendment in Capital Project Fund 173 recognizing Bond Proceeds, issuance cost, and premium of 2023 Bond Series in the amount of $60,608,163.75.
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Contract with (RGV Appraisal Services, LLC) for the provision of ''Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services 2023 Pool'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects.
2. Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for High Sierra Electronics, Inc., an AEM Subsidiary and the execution of the Specific and General Terms and Conditions Agreement, for the purchase of Alert 2 Transmitters & TDMA Design including all hardware components, for as long as HCDD1 possess the hardware with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. (Subject to final legal review).
Payment approval of Invoice No. 16-2023 RD in the amount of $46,180.47 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 16, 2023 construction services.
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $138,240 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
South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $761,692.50 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#646381
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $40,025.13 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-06-13 Pct. 1 M10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer: Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley. PO#648064
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $130,000.00 as submitted by Melden & Hunt, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-059-10-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Mission McAllen Drain Phases 1-4 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12 (subject to final legal review).
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $136,235.89 as submitted by Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-060-10-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Pharr McAllen Drain - West - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9 (subject to final legal review).
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $178,055.70 as submitted by Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-061-10-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Mission McAllen Drain Phase 1 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12 (subject to final legal review).
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $181,248.00 as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-063-10-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12 (subject to final legal review).
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $144,925.00 as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-064-10-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "San Juan Lateral Extension - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25 (subject to final legal review).
Approval of Application No. 3 in the amount of $336,734.42 from Welch Excavation pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO# 647845
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) 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)