DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 27, 2008
9:30 A.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 Administration Building, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Open Forum
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
4.
Confirmation of existing easement on PSJA South Drain as requested by City of Pharr.
5.
Requesting approval to advertise for "DHS Segments 4 through 10" as plans are completed and approved with appropriate IBWC IWO'S.
6.
Approval for payment request #1 for G.O. Excavating & Construction for drainage improvement in Mercedes. (Project engineer, Guzman & Munoz Engineering & Surveying, Inc.)
7.
A.) Requesting approval to accept bids and award contract to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements and specifications for Bid No: 08-007-05-21 "Common Levee/Anzalduas Dike Improvements Hidalgo Loop Levee to Anzalduas Dam Project".
B.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) a professional service for engineering services as it relates to the Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
C.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for the Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
1st.________________________; 2nd._________________________;
3rd.________________________;
D.) Authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a professional engineering services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of : ___________________________; for the provision of engineering services for Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
B.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) a professional service for engineering services as it relates to the Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
C.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for the Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
1st.________________________; 2nd._________________________;
3rd.________________________;
D.) Authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a professional engineering services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of : ___________________________; for the provision of engineering services for Drainage Improvements of the existing lateral located at Expressway 83 and Bridge Avenue, Weslaco, TX.
8.
A. Request Approval of the following Work Authorizations (WA) for Preliminary Engineering, Geotechnical, Surveying, Construction Material Testing, and Right of Way Services as it relates to the Hidalgo County Levee Improvement Project-Segments:
1. DHS Segment 0-6A Hidalgo Loop Levee from .75 miles S. of Common Levee 2.59 miles to the Hidalgo Port of Entry; Work Authorization No. 19, Supplemental 2, 3, & 4 to Work Authorization No. 12.
2. DHS Segment 0-6B 0.5 miles of Concrete Floodwall at New Levee Location South of Hidalgo Historical Pump Station; Work Authorization No. 23, Supplemental 2, 3, & 4 to Work Authorization No. 13.
3. DHS Segment 0-6C South of Hidalgo Historical Pump Station from the New Location Levee-0.77 Miles East; Work Authorization No. 22, Supplemental 2, 3 & 4 to Work Authorization No. 14.
4. Mission Levee Improvement Project-Banker Weir to Inspiration Rd; Work Authorization No. 21
1. DHS Segment 0-6A Hidalgo Loop Levee from .75 miles S. of Common Levee 2.59 miles to the Hidalgo Port of Entry; Work Authorization No. 19, Supplemental 2, 3, & 4 to Work Authorization No. 12.
2. DHS Segment 0-6B 0.5 miles of Concrete Floodwall at New Levee Location South of Hidalgo Historical Pump Station; Work Authorization No. 23, Supplemental 2, 3, & 4 to Work Authorization No. 13.
3. DHS Segment 0-6C South of Hidalgo Historical Pump Station from the New Location Levee-0.77 Miles East; Work Authorization No. 22, Supplemental 2, 3 & 4 to Work Authorization No. 14.
4. Mission Levee Improvement Project-Banker Weir to Inspiration Rd; Work Authorization No. 21
9.
Litigation - Valde Guerra:
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Authority to accept and approve Letter of Engagement with the firms of Rodriguez & Nicolas, L.L.P. and Susman Godfrey, L.L.P. for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Authority to accept and approve Letter of Engagement with the firms of Rodriguez & Nicolas, L.L.P. and Susman Godfrey, L.L.P. for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
10.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
12.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
13.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
14.
Adjourn