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AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 12, 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.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
 
6.
General Operations:
 
A.
AI -97394
Requesting approval of Resolution as it relates to HCDD1 Staff Development / Safety Training. 
 
B.
AI -97404
1. Discussion and possible action to authorize and select projects for submission on behalf of Hidalgo County to the General Land Office for the new Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) grant.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County in connection with DRRP for selected projects, subject to final legal review.
 
C.
AI -97351
Requesting approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Fuel-Gasoline & Diesel (On & Off Highway)" with Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc., for a 1-year period, under the same rates, terms and conditions as stated in the contract  (C-HCDD1-23-070-11-28), effective November 28, 2024, through November 27, 2025.
 
D.
AI -97380
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 to modify project scope for "Curry Drain Metal Beam Guardrail Improvements Project", Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-046-09-24 with Anahuac Infrastructure LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
 
E.
AI -97334
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $70,000.00 and 122 additional construction calendar days for the project ''Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure Improvements'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04), with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
 
F.
AI -97328
Hidalgo County Precinct 1
Payment approval of Invoice No. DD-28 in the amount of $103,408.05 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for equipment rental services at different project sites. 
 
G.
AI -97324
365 Toll Off Site Outfall - Budget 201
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $139,956.27 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Site Outfall. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $244,427.92 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Site Outfall. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97389
1. Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the B-18-19 Midvalley Airport Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution.

2. Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the B-18-35 Southwest Weslaco Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution.
 
B.
AI -97331
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 22-RDF2 as it relates to Project 22 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & FM 1015 Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
C.
AI -97279
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1, with B2Z Engineering, LLC. for the project ''South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project #33'', (C-HCDD1-19-080-03-24) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of March 31, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
D.
AI -97287
 Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Service Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1 for the project ''East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No.10-A", Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D" -Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 30, 2026. (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
E.
AI -97295
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1 for the project, "Mile 10 N. & Baseline Road-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 20", (C-HCDD1-19-021-03-26) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., to reflect a Revised ''Exhibit D" Work Schedule with an extended termination date of May 31, 2025, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295). 
 
F.
AI -97306
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1, with L&G Consulting Engineers, LLC. for the project ''Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26'', (C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of November 25, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
G.
AI -97337
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Mor-Wil, LLC, in the total amount of $1,035,908.52 for the project ''Southwest Weslaco Ph III-A - IBWC Structure 105AL -2018 Bond Referendum Project 35'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-055-10-30-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, S2 Engineering, PLLC, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the 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.
 
H.
AI -97384
Precinct 1 - Budget 524
1.  Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Halff and Associates pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-054-12-08 Pct. 1 Mile 9 N and FM 1015 Project Engineer: Halff P.O.645350

2.  Approval of Application for Payment Application 10 in the amount of $66,555.00 and Payment Application 11 Retainage in the amount of $438,059.36 plus $6,849.54 interest from Mor-Will, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-054-12-08 Pct. 1 Mile 9 N and FM 1015 P.O.645350
 
I.
AI -97326
Mile 4 & Minnesota - Budget 504 
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $148,378.50 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20 Mile 4 Rd & Minnesota. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $77,122.37 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20 Mile 4 Rd & Minnesota. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254

Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
3. Approval of Application for Payment No 6 in the amount of $50,305.05 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#648668
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97304
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization 1, with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, for the project  ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 4 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12'', (C-HCDD1-23-063-10-17) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September  30, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
B.
AI -97307
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the total amount of $27,731.00 as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the project "Mission-McAllen Drain Phase II - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-038-08-08. (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
C.
AI -97327
South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $347,887.77 from RG Enterprises LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#649254

South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $894,901.43 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#649085

West Main Drain - Budget 714 
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $120,766.50 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649592
 
9.
TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2:
 
A.
AI -97325
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 17-2024 RD in the amount of $56,607.30 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain Pay Period 17, 2024 services.

2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 18-2024 RD in the amount of $98,117.88 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain Pay Period 18, 2024 services.

3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 19-2024 RD in the amount of $47,924.97 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain Pay Period 19, 2024 services.
 
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:
 
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)
 
11.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
12.
Adjourn