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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 29, 2025 9:30 A.M. |
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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 -99168
Requesting approval of the First Amended Interlocal Agreement with Donna Irrigation regarding Midway Drain Project.
B.
AI -99203
1.) Requesting approval to purchase Five (5) Axial Flow Pumps, from CB3 Consultants LLC., through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) awarded Contract No. 250104 in the total amount of $1,696,000.00. (subject to compliance to HB1295)
C.
AI -99244
365 Toll Off Site Outfalls 2-4 Budget 201
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $66,738.46 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfalls 2-4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $66,738.46 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfalls 2-4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99232
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 35-7, as it relates to the 2018 Bond Project No. 35 - Southwest Weslaco, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review.
B.
AI -99238
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-13 as it relates to Project 8 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Anaquitas Drainage Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. Subject to final legal review.
C.
AI -99226
Requesting approval of Change Order No.5, reflecting a decrease in the amount of $(105,324.05) for the project "East Mercedes Drainage Improvements, 2018 Bond Referendum Project 10B'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, Asst. District General Manager.
D.
AI -99245
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $18,478.80 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299
Hidalgo Drain-Pct 2 Bike & Hike - Budget 513
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $269,691.20 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain - Precinct 2 Bike & Hike PO#649905
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $18,478.80 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299
Hidalgo Drain-Pct 2 Bike & Hike - Budget 513
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $269,691.20 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain - Precinct 2 Bike & Hike PO#649905
E.
AI -99249
Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard - Budget 523
1. Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Derek Salinas, Aaron D. Rivera, and Emmanuel Espinoza in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0771-G Marie L. Weakley
2. Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Pablo A. Navarro, Maximiliano Alanis, and Omar Escamilla in the amount of $2,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0768-H
1. Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Derek Salinas, Aaron D. Rivera, and Emmanuel Espinoza in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0771-G Marie L. Weakley
2. Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Pablo A. Navarro, Maximiliano Alanis, and Omar Escamilla in the amount of $2,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0768-H
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99256
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with S2 Engineering PLLC from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on April 1, 2025 (AI 98910) for the project ''Donna North Lateral Extension -2023 Bond Referendum Project No 23''.
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with S2 Engineering PLLC from the District Pre-approved "Pool" of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on April 1, 2025 (AI 98910) for the project ''Donna North Lateral Extension -2023 Bond Referendum Project No 23''.
B.
AI -99228
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "PD Lateral Iowa Road Drainage Improvements -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 18", RFB No. HCDD1-25-030-04-29-JS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
C.
AI -99246
Mission McAllen Lateral Channel - Budget 712
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $142,380.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ Mission McAllen Lateral Channel. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650255
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2 - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $174,229.11 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $133,882.75 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $142,380.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ Mission McAllen Lateral Channel. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650255
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2 - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $174,229.11 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $133,882.75 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112
9.
General Fund:
A.
AI -99208
Requesting approval to enter into a Service Agreement with the Department of Information Communications Technology Services Division (DIR-CTS) to establish a new account to provide connectivity through various transmissions with TEX-AN network for specific communications services including, but not limited to video, voice, routed data, internet and/or equipment, with the authority of the District General Manager or his designee to sign the agreement. (Subject to final legal review.)
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)
11.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
12.
Adjourn