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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
1:30 P.M.
 

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.
AI -97551
Requesting approval for an Interlocal Agreement with the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA) as it relates to the SH365 project, subject to final legal review.
 
B.
AI -97552
Requesting approval of the AEP License Agreement as it relates to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Panchitas Pump Structure, subject to final legal review.
 
C.
AI -97465
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 of the Professional Engineering Service Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., to provide additional Scope of Work for the "Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG)" through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-003-05-18. (Subject to final legal review and compliance to HB-1295.)
 
D.
AI -97431
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Work Authorization 1 with B2Z Engineering, LLC., to provide Construction Management and Supplemental Special Inspections in the total amount of $13,933.36 for the project ''HCDD1 Complex -M&O Training Facility'', C-HCDD1-23-024-05-02. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295).
 
E.
AI -97543
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $159,739.00 and 65 additional construction calendar days for the project "Glasscock Rd from Mile 4 Rd to Mile 5 Rd Storm Water Management", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-051-10-31, with Saenz Brothers Construction, as recommended by Project Engineer, J&R Engineering LLC.
 
F.
AI -97536
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $251,179.55 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
 
G.
AI -97538
HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $153,449.17 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649184
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97441
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 20 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $87,365.62 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Southwest Weslaco Phase III IBWC Gate Structure No. 105 AL -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295.)
 
B.
AI -97539
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $99,649.83 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley Associates PO#648064
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97556
Requesting approval of the first amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the County of Hidalgo, Texas, concerning drainage improvements as they relate to the Pct 2 Nolana loop Road & Drainage Improvements Project (Subject to final legal review).
 
B.
AI -97546
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Renoworks, LLC, in the total amount of $1,891,605.30 for the project ''West Main Drain III Phase 4 -2023 Bond Referendum Project 14'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-058-11-06-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC (subject to final 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.
 
C.
AI -97517
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Renoworks, LLC, in the total amount of $1,443,414.75 for the project ''West Main Drain III Phase 3 -2023 Bond Referendum Project 14'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-059-11-13-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering/Consulting Engineers, (subject to final 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.
 
D.
AI -97540
South Main Drain Phase I- Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $287,967.78 from RG Enterprises LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase I. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721

Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $144,900.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr McAllen Lateral. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649635

Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $319,725.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649764
 
9.
Budget Amendments:
 
A.
AI -97554
 
1.  Requesting approval of budget amendments to carry over the December 31, 2023, available budgets into the District's 2024  Capital Project Fund-130 and Special Revenue Fund-127. This will facilitate the budgetary accounting for continued operations and construction of District Projects that have been approved by the board.

2.  Request Approval of a Budget Amendment to transfer out of the General Fund $500,400 to Special Revenue Fund 127 to fund the District's portion of the 2018 and 2019 General Land Office grant with Urban County. Projects are as listed:
2018 Grant South Mercedes Later Improvements
2018 Grant East Lateral Northern Weir Project with City of La Villa
2018 Grant City of Progreso Drainage Outfall
2018 Grant Palmview Lateral Improvement Project Phase I
2019 Grant Palmview Lateral Improvement Project Phase II
2019 Grant -East Lateral Northern Weir with City of La Villa

3.  Requesting approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $1,300,000 from the District's General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund 130 in order to continue the construction of the new training facility.
 
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