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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 5, 2024
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 -94480
Requesting approval of private bid submitted by the City of Alton for subject property in Cause No. T-087-09-A (Property ID 318408) in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 34.05(i) and approval of resolution to execute the tax resale deed conveying the approved property.
 
B.
AI -94489
1. Requesting approval to complete and submit credit applications, to establish a District account with Celina Tent, Inc, for the acquisition of fabric tents, accessories and supplies and the authority for the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application. 

2. Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application, to establish a District account with Hydradyne LLC, for the acquisition of hydraulic parts and the repair of hydraulic pumps, motors, and cylinders and the authority for the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application. 
 
C.
AI -94471
1.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) CAT 120 14B Motor Grader and (1) CAT D5 Dozer through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded vendor Holt CAT, Contract No. 011723-CAT in the total amount of $663,482.00.

2.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) JD 644 G-Tier Wheel Loader through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded vendor Doggett Heavy Machinery, Contract No. 011723-JDC in the total amount of $279,900.00.
 
 Qty 
Vendor         
Equipment        
   Model         Amount     
1 Holt CAT Motor Grader 120 14B $330.732.00
1 Holt CAT Dozer D5 $332,750.00
1 Doggett Wheel Loader 644G $279,900.00
 
 
D.
AI -94474
Requesting approval for a United Irrigation District Permit as it relates to E-21-041 Glascock Road From Mile 4 Rd to Mile 5 Rd Storm Water Management Project and authority for the District General Manager to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
 
E.
AI -94493
Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Concrete Mix and Related Items" with CEMEX, for a period of one (1) year, under the same, terms, and conditions with an approved 5% price increase as stated in the contract number C-HCDD1-22-059A-12-13 effective December 13, 2023, through December 12, 2024.
 
F.
AI -94457
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for the project "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan", Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-013-03-05 as approved for negotiations on 02/20/2024, AI 94348 (subject to final legal review).

2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $64,900.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-013-03-05 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan" (subject to final legal review).
 
G.
AI -94467
1. Requesting approval to accept RFP response and award the final negotiated Construction Contract to NM Contracting, LLC including Best and Final Offer, in the total amount of $2,938,037.09  for the project: "HCDD1 Complex -M&O Training Facility" (Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05), as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors on February 20, 2024 (Agenda Item No.94276). (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 and increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 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 consent of the contractor.
 
H.
AI -94461
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria etc.) for, "Archeological Surveying Services -Phase I Flood Control Project Segment 21 (FIF)," RFP No. HCDD1-24-015-03-27-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of the project in the event proposals are rejected, or no responses are received.
 
I.
AI -94484
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $48,078.39 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04 Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure.  Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -94478
1.) Requesting approval of  closing documents for Parcel 15B-7 as it relates to Project 15B of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - J-08 Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

2.) Requesting approval of  closing documents for Parcel 15B-8 as it relates to Project 15B of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - J-08 Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
B.
AI -94496
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26-15 as it relates to Project 26 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mission Lateral Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26-10 as it relates to Project 26 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mission Lateral Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
C.
AI -94487
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $187,346.40 and additional forty-five (45) calendar days for the project ''Southwest Weslaco -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35 '', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14), with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM, (HCDD1 Assistant District General Manager).
 
D.
AI -94491
Requesting approval of Change Order No.5, reflecting an increase in the amount of $332,416.00 and additional seventy-five (75) calendar days for the project ''Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 25 '', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27), with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. 
 
E.
AI -94475
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 Supreme Engineering, PLLC from the District's Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Mile 11 North & Texas Boulevard - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 23."
 
F.
AI -94485
Rincon De Encinos Phase 3 - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $5,997.98 from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon de Encinos Phase 3. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE., CFM. PO#648190

2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from McAllen Muli Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon de Encinos Phase 3. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE., CFM. PO#648190 

4 1/2 Mile & Doffing Rd- Budget 503
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $91,787.85 from The 5125 Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-048-09-26 4 1/2 Mile & Doffing Rd. Project Engineer: Jose E. Saenz. PO#648452

4. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from The 5125 Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-048-09-26 4 1/2 Mile & Doffing Rd. Project Engineer: Jose E. Saenz. PO#648452

5. Approval of Application for Payment No. Retainage in the amount of $66,600.40 and $41.43 in interest from The 5125 Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-048-09-26 4 1/2 Mile & Doffing Rd. Project Engineer: Jose E. Saenz. PO#648452

Mid Valley Airport - Budget 519
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $80,372.36 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-020-05-31 Mid Valley Airport. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#646596

Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520 
7. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $120,396.73 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26-KMG Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064

Mission McAllen Rado Ph II - Budget 525
8. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-003-02-22 Mission McAllen Rado Ph II. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#645638 

9. Approval of Application for Payment No. Retainage in the amount of $231,095.30 and $3,079.39 interest from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-003-02-22 Mission McAllen Rado Ph II. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#645638

South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534 
10. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $129,932.55 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#646381
 
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -94426
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 S2 Engineering, PLLC from the District's Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Ditch 1.9, 2 and 4a La Villa/Edcouch/Elsa - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A."
 
B.
AI -94428
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 Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC from the District's Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Ditch 1.9, 2 and 4a La Villa/Edcouch/Elsa - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8B."
 
C.
AI -94429
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 Javier Hinojosa Engineering  from the District's Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023 (AI 89829) for the "Weslaco North Lateral - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 10."
 
8.
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI -94476
1.) Requesting approval to amend Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Classification & Compensation Plan Section 8.07 Plan Administration and Section 8.09 Plan Exceptions.  

2.) Requesting approval to update Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Classification and Compensation Plan Classified Position List. 

3.) Requesting approval to implement Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Direct Deposit Policy. 
 
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