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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 19, 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 §551.071(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 -94656
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. 
 
B.
AI -94637
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, to establish a District account with Central Power Systems and Services LLC, for the acquisition of Doosan heavy equipment repair parts, specialty attachments, supplies and services and the authority for the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application.
 
C.
AI -94645
Requesting approval of letter of support to the City of Alamo as it relates to the Alamo's Storm Drainage Master Plan 2022 in relation to Project Area #4 and approval for Drainage District No. 1 General Manger to execute.
 
D.
AI -94558
Voluntary Annexation Petition
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation as it relates to Carmen Avila Subdivision:

1.) Tract No. 1: 33.13 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas.

2.) Tract No. 2: 183.44 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
 
E.
AI -94561
Voluntary Annexation Petition
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation, subject to legal final review as it relates to 2.564 acres, situated in the City of Peñitas, County of Hidalgo, Texas, said 2.564 acres being out of Lot 5, Mil Encinos Commercial Park Unit No. 2 according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 53, Page 198, Hidalgo County Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
 
F.
AI -94576
Acceptance and approval of all firms that submitted Statements of Qualifications for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:

a. Engineering Services -HCDD1-24-001-03-13-JS
b. Surveying Services -HCDD1-24-002-03-13-ESZ
c. Real Estate Appraisal Services -HCDD1-24-003-03-13-AG

As each firm has demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services for which they submitted, with the effective date of "Approved Pools", for a period of one (1) year, commencing March 13, 2024. 
 
G.
AI -94636
1. Presentation of the firms responding to RFP No.HCDD1-24-004-03-13-MDB "Title Company Services -Pool", for the purpose of acceptance as "Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors:

a. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.
b. Amigo Title Company 
c. Valley Land Title Company, LTD. 

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects.
 
H.
AI -94529
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, E-Con Group, LLC, in the amount of $6,242,330.15 for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Phase II -2023 Bond Project 3'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-007-03-06-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua, Jr., P.E., CFM, District Asst. General Manager (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.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -94649
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $79,499.07 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 PO#648479
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -94528
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23) with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September 30, 2024(subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
B.
AI -94631
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 10 to provide Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Services in the total amount of $33,910.88 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-A'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25.
 
C.
AI -94586
Utility Crossing Permit
Requesting approval for a Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 permit as it relates to Project No. 4 of the 2018 Bond Referendum - 4 Mile Rd, & Minnesota Rd. Drainage Improvements and authority for the District General Manager to execute documents, subject to final legal review. 
 
D.
AI -94521
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-9 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Anaquitas Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents
 
E.
AI -94646
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-37 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.
 
F.
AI -94648
Rincon de Encinos Phase 3 - Budget 010
1.  Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Retainage in the amount of $38,877.64 and $212.44 in interest from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190

East Mercedes - Budget 510
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $88,372.80 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299

Mile 10 North & Baseline - Budget 520
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $84,517.99 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley, PO#648064

South I Rd - Budget 533
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $91,700.10 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29 South I Road. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#647343

South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $39,854.25 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381

7. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381

8. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 Retainage in the amount of $198,622.81 and $648.77 interest from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381 
 
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)
 
1.
AI -94663
Discussion and consideration regarding Cause No. C-4299-19-F, Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One v. Thomas G. Mendez, et. al. Possible action.
 
9.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
10.
Adjourn