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 -95327
Discussion and update as it relates to United States Army Corp of Engineers site visit (Raymondville Drain).
B.
AI -95330
Discussion and update as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund for Phase I Flood Control Project.
C.
AI -95331
Discussion and update as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund for 2023 Bond Projects 4 & 5 - North Main Drain
D.
AI -95326
Discussion and update as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Student Engineering Summer Interns.
E.
AI -95193
Requesting approval of the following final negotiated contracts for the provision of On-Call Professional Surveying Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 04/30/24, AI-95030 (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295):
| FIRM |
CONTRACT NO. |
| Sames, Inc. |
C-HCDD1-24-025-05-14 |
| S2 Engineering, PLLC |
C-HCDD1-24-025A-05-14 |
| Quintanilla, Headlyey & Associates, Inc. |
C-HCDD1-24-025B-05-14 |
F.
AI -95328
Requesting approval of Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Willacy County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to Texas Water Development Board Joint Application for Lateral G Flood Control Project. Approved by BOD on 01/30/2024 AI: 94072 (Pending final legal review)
G.
AI -95226
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.) for ''RCP Storm Drain Pipes and Related Items'' - RFB No. HCDD1-24-028-06-05-AG, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received & project is still required.
H.
AI -95322
North Main Drain - Budget 204
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $40,593.42 from Welch Excavation & Utility Company, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#647845
I.
AI -95323
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025\
Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $67,509.01 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
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -95314
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-9 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.
B.
AI -95167
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Service Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1 for the project, "Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 27", (C-HCDD1-19-014-03-26) with B2Z Engineering, LLC., to reflect a Revised ''Exhibit D" - Work Schedule with an extended termination date of April 30, 2026, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295).
C.
AI -95320
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $106,535.55 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
South I Road - Budget 533
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $184,168.80 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29 South I Road. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#647343
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $123,097.49 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-032-08-08 Concrete Boxes for Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#648189
4. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-032-08-08 Concrete Boxes for Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#648189
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -95256
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "Mission McAllen Drain Phase I - 2023 Bond Referendum Project 12," RFB-HCDD1-24-030-06-06-LSM, 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 -95229
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "Pharr McAllen Drain East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project 09," RFB-HCDD1-24-029-06-05-LSM, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
C.
AI -95325
South Main Drain - Budget 703
Payment approval of Invoice No. 23-26 2023 SM in the amount of $54,914.71 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for South Main Drain work during Pay Periods 23 through 26 2023.
8.
General Fund:
A.
AI -95324
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 23-2023 RD in the amount of $40,477.39 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for work performed on Raymondvile Drain STA-71 during Pay Period 26, 2023.
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)
1.
AI -95329
Claim made by Juan Sepulveda
10.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Adjourn