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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 2, 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 -94787
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the County Floodplain Management Excellence Award for 2024. 
 
B.
AI -94772
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application/agreement, to establish a District account with Sage Fixed Assets, for the acquisition of fixed asset software, products and services/support with the authority of the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application. (Subject to final legal review).
 
C.
AI -94771
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-RD in the amount of $11,360.17 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to Raymondville Drain Pay Period 24, 2023 reimbursement. 
 
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -94713
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 30-7 as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Penitas Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
B.
AI -94781
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1B - Budget 524
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $570,744.97 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-054-12-08 Mile 9 N& FM 1015. Project Engineer: Halff Associates PO#645350
 
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -94703
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with S2 Engineering, PLLC in connection with the "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A", Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-016-04-02 as approved for negotiations on 03/05/2024, AI 94426 (subject to final legal review).
 
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Project 2 in the amount of $121,332.59, as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-016-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A" (subject to final legal review).
 
3. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for Project 3 in the amount of $126,277.73, as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-016-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A" (subject to final legal review).
 
4. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 for Project 4 in the amount of $145,876.22, as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-016-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A" (subject to final legal review).
 
5. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 for Project 5 in the amount of $121,332.59, as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-016-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8A" (subject to final legal review).
 
 
B.
AI -94786
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering in connection with the "Weslaco North Lateral – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 10", Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-018-04-02 as approved for negotiations on 03/05/2024, AI 94429 (subject to final legal review).
 
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Project 1 in the amount of $255,620.00, as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-018-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the "Weslaco North Lateral – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 10" (subject to final legal review).
 
 
C.
AI -94704
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC in connection with the "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8B", Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-017-04-02 as approved for negotiations on 03/05/2024, AI 94428 (subject to final legal review).
 
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Project 1 in the amount of $145,072.90, as submitted by Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-017-04-02 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the "Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4a – La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8B" (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)
 
1.
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs Godfrey Garza et al, Cause No. C-0373-17-E, pending in the 275 District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
 
9.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
10.
Adjourn