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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 1:30 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
6.
General Operations:
A.
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A. Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate for 2024 of .1123 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
B. Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 2025 Budget.
1. Discussion, Consideration, and Action on changes to the 2025 budget.
2. Adoption of the 2025 Annual Budget.
3. Approval of the Compensation Plan, the Grade and Step Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2025
4. Approval to the updated Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Longevity Policy subject to final legal review.
5. Approval of a 3% COLA for District retirees.
C. Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2023 Tax Rate.
1. Approval of an Order setting the 2024 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1123 per $100 property tax valuation. Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Rate of $0.0495 and Debt Service Rate of $0.0628 per $100 property tax valuation.
B. Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 2025 Budget.
1. Discussion, Consideration, and Action on changes to the 2025 budget.
2. Adoption of the 2025 Annual Budget.
3. Approval of the Compensation Plan, the Grade and Step Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2025
4. Approval to the updated Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Longevity Policy subject to final legal review.
5. Approval of a 3% COLA for District retirees.
C. Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2023 Tax Rate.
1. Approval of an Order setting the 2024 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1123 per $100 property tax valuation. Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Rate of $0.0495 and Debt Service Rate of $0.0628 per $100 property tax valuation.
B.
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1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Anahuac Infrastructure LLC, in the amount of $137,627.62, for the project ''Curry Drain Metal Beam Guardrail Improvements Project'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-046-08-28-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua, Jr., P.E., CFM, District Asst. General Manager (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits.
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Jackson Rd Phase 2 - Bond 516
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $11,358.00 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage in the amount of $47,108.80 and $280.70 in interest from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $113,816.36 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#648668
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $11,358.00 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage in the amount of $47,108.80 and $280.70 in interest from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Jackson Rd Phase 2. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648343
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $113,816.36 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#648668
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 18 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $20,055.37 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25.
B.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "PSJA Drain (Expressway 83 to Earling Rd.) -2023 Bond Referendum Project 16," RFB No. HCDD1-24-056-10-16-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.
C.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "Mission-McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements Project Phase II -2023 Bond Referendum Project 12," RFB No. HCDD1-24-057-10-30-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.
9.
TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2:
A.
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Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No 1115-2024 RD in the amount of $93,571.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 11 and 15, 2024.
Payment approval of Invoice No 1115-2024 RD in the amount of $93,571.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 11 and 15, 2024.
B.
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Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-2024 RD in the amount of $64,587.56 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 13 2024.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-2024 RD in the amount of $64,587.56 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 13 2024.
10.
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:
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)
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)
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Consultation with Counsel regarding claim made by Sandy Flores.
11.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
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Possible action on claim made by Sandy Flores.
12.
Adjourn