DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 24, 2009
1:00 P.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 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.
Presentation and discussion on IBWC Levee System.
5.
A. Request approval of Payment Request No. 3 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-4A (3.87 miles).
B. Request approval of Payment Request No. 3 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-4C (.44 miles).
C. Request approval of Payment Request No. 7 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-5 (1.76 miles).
D. Request approval of Payment Request No. 4 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-6A (2.59 miles).
E. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to SER Construction Partners, LTD. for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-7 (.9 miles).
F. Request approval of Payment Request No. 4 to Zachry Construction Corporation for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-8 (3.31 miles).
G. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-10 (2.33 miles).
H. Request approval to process manual checks to Ballenger Construction Company, SER Construction Partners, LTD., Zachry Construction Corporation, and Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the above mentioned projects pending approval from County Auditor and pending the electronic transfer of funds from Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
I. Request approval of Payment Request No. 8 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of the Mission Levee Improvement Project, Banker Weir to Inspiration Rd. (3.74 miles).
J. Request approval of Payment Request No. 7 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of the Common Levee/Anzalduas Dike Improvements, Hidalgo Loop Levee to Anzalduas Dam Project. (5.3 miles).
K. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the Construction of the Mission Levee Improvements Project Inspiration Rd. to Abram Rd. (3.91 miles).
L. Request approval to process manual checks to Ballenger Construction Company and Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the above mentioned projects pending completion of the audit process.
M. Request approval to process payment of Invoices to L&G Engineering for professional engineering services in relation to the following DHS Segments:
1. DHS Segment 0-4A Invoice 7451
2. DHS Segment 0-4C Invoice 7452
3. DHS Segment 0-5 Invoice 7447
4. DHS Segment 0-6A Invoice 7454
5. DHS Segment 0-6BC Invoice 7455
6. DHS Segment 0-8 Invoice 7449
7. DHS Segment 0-9 Ph II Invoice 7453
8. DHS Segment 0-10 Invoice 7450
N. Request approval to process manual checks to L&G Engineering pending approval from County Auditor and pending the electronic transfer of funds from Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
O. Request Budget Amendment in the District General Fund in the amount of $387,004.17 to fund open purchase orders at December 31, 2008 that will carry over into 2009.
P. Request approval of Budget Amendment to carry over remaining available balance at December 31, 2008 for the:
1. Capital Projects Fund 130
2. 2008 Bond Series Fund 132
3. Department of Homeland Security Levee Projects Fund 120
4. Texas Water Development Board Grant Fund 121
B. Request approval of Payment Request No. 3 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-4C (.44 miles).
C. Request approval of Payment Request No. 7 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-5 (1.76 miles).
D. Request approval of Payment Request No. 4 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-6A (2.59 miles).
E. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to SER Construction Partners, LTD. for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-7 (.9 miles).
F. Request approval of Payment Request No. 4 to Zachry Construction Corporation for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-8 (3.31 miles).
G. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction of DHS Levee Segment 0-10 (2.33 miles).
H. Request approval to process manual checks to Ballenger Construction Company, SER Construction Partners, LTD., Zachry Construction Corporation, and Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for the above mentioned projects pending approval from County Auditor and pending the electronic transfer of funds from Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
I. Request approval of Payment Request No. 8 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of the Mission Levee Improvement Project, Banker Weir to Inspiration Rd. (3.74 miles).
J. Request approval of Payment Request No. 7 to Ballenger Construction Company for the Construction of the Common Levee/Anzalduas Dike Improvements, Hidalgo Loop Levee to Anzalduas Dam Project. (5.3 miles).
K. Request approval of Payment Request No. 6 to Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the Construction of the Mission Levee Improvements Project Inspiration Rd. to Abram Rd. (3.91 miles).
L. Request approval to process manual checks to Ballenger Construction Company and Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the above mentioned projects pending completion of the audit process.
M. Request approval to process payment of Invoices to L&G Engineering for professional engineering services in relation to the following DHS Segments:
1. DHS Segment 0-4A Invoice 7451
2. DHS Segment 0-4C Invoice 7452
3. DHS Segment 0-5 Invoice 7447
4. DHS Segment 0-6A Invoice 7454
5. DHS Segment 0-6BC Invoice 7455
6. DHS Segment 0-8 Invoice 7449
7. DHS Segment 0-9 Ph II Invoice 7453
8. DHS Segment 0-10 Invoice 7450
N. Request approval to process manual checks to L&G Engineering pending approval from County Auditor and pending the electronic transfer of funds from Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
O. Request Budget Amendment in the District General Fund in the amount of $387,004.17 to fund open purchase orders at December 31, 2008 that will carry over into 2009.
P. Request approval of Budget Amendment to carry over remaining available balance at December 31, 2008 for the:
1. Capital Projects Fund 130
2. 2008 Bond Series Fund 132
3. Department of Homeland Security Levee Projects Fund 120
4. Texas Water Development Board Grant Fund 121
6.
Requesting Approval of Budget Amendment in the District's Debt Service and General Fund to properly record the financing of the lease purchase of one (1) D6TXL WFH (RIP) Serial No. WFH00474 DOZER and first payment to Holt Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation as previously approved by the BOD on 12-09-08.
7.
Discussion and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between The City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One as it relates, to 0.988 of one acre to Lot 6, Section 5 Hidalgo Canal Co. Subdivision. (south of McAllen International Airport)
8.
A. Acceptance of refund check for the amount of $14,072.14 from TML Risk Pool.
B. Acceptance of check for the amount of $17,432.57 from Tx. Comptroller of Public Accounts for disaster relief.
C. Approval of Tentative Certificate of Substantial Completion of Main Floodway Levee Segments 0-6BC, 0-7, 0-8, 0-9 Phase 1 and 0-10.
B. Acceptance of check for the amount of $17,432.57 from Tx. Comptroller of Public Accounts for disaster relief.
C. Approval of Tentative Certificate of Substantial Completion of Main Floodway Levee Segments 0-6BC, 0-7, 0-8, 0-9 Phase 1 and 0-10.
9.
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
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
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
12.
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
13.
Adjourn