BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of September A.D., 2014, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA HONORABLE A.C. CUELLAR, JR. HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS September 9, 2014 9:00 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 at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
All members of the Board were counted present.
No Open Forum Discussions.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Paul Villarreal, Tax Assessor-Collector, informed the Court that there would be no action required on the Public Hearing due to the tax rate remaining at .0957.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
A. Exercise Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1's option to issue and send the thirty (30) days Notice of Non-renewal (pursuant to current agreement-Section 6) for the current contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP in Association with the Law Offices of John David Franz (hereinafter called the "Law Firm") for the Collection of Delinquent Taxes for Hidalgo County (thus expiring on 12-31-14); or, if opted by BOD;
B. Authority to publish a Request for Proposals w/Qualifications to: Engage a Law Firm to provide Delinquent Tax Collection Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 effective 01-01-15 with procurement packet to be brought to BOD for approval at the next BOD meeting; or, in the alternative and opted by BOD,
C. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Section .024(a)(4): a professional service; (only if applicable or permitted)
D. Engage the firm of __________________________________ for the Collection of Delinquent Taxes for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 with an initial term of _______ year(s) and/or __________ year(s) options to extend/renew (and to include a rate/fee of ______% with all other terms and conditions applicable with final review and approval as to form by legal counsel) with an effective date of 01-01-15. (only if applicable or permitted)
NO ACTION taken on Items A - D.
A. A RFQ (Request for Qualifications) procurement packet (i.e. qualifications, specifications/requirements, scope of services, grading criteria/scoring sheets and legal notices) as attached hereto with applicable action on any modifications, additions, deletions or changes to any part/section/terms/conditions/exhibits of the final packet (if opted by CC) ; OR,
B. A RFP (Request for Proposals) procurement packet (i.e. qualifications, specifications/requirements, scope of services, grading criteria/scoring sheets and legal notices) as attached hereto with applicable action on any modifications, additions, deletions or changes to any part/section/terms/conditions/exhibits of the final packet;
for: "Engagement of a Law Firm for the collection of Delinquent (Ad Valorem/Tax Collections and Related Services" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, including the re-advertising of project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
NO ACTION taken on Items A and B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Acceptance and approval of the negotiated "Letter of Engagement" including a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) submitted by The Lee Law Firm for the provision of professional legal services for the review and report of the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Integ Corporation thru RFQ NO: HCDD1-14-140-06-04-VYG.
Mr. Garza informed the Board that the this would be for a 30-day scope of work.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to accept Sole response received as "qualified" Title Report Services - "Pool" and approval of Professional Services Contract with South Texas Land Investigations on an "As Needed Basis".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-027-10-08 "Civil Site Improvements for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 - North Main Drain Weir No. 1"
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 14 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. to add University of Texas Pan American to perform Water Sample Collection as it relates to the Delta Watershed Project. Increase in the amount of $75,987.00.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
E.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services - Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. to include Sub-Consultant Firm for construction materials observation and testing services.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
F.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with Rojas Construction & Paving as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-011-04-29 "Pct. 4 - North Seminary Drainage due to lead time to manufacture Slide Gate. Resumption of Work Effective October 18, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
G.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with RDH Site & Concrete, LLC as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06 "Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Development - Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements" due to lead time to manufactur
e Concrete Box Culverts. Resumption of Work Effective September 22, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
H.) Requesting approval to Extend Notice to Suspend Work with Rojas Construction & Paving as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-022-04-29B "FM 495 Drain - Wisconsin Road Field Crossing" due to lead time to manufacture Concrete Box Culverts. Resumption of Work Effective October 6, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
I.) Requesting approval to Extend Notice to Suspend Work with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-004-02-11 "Pct. 4 Area - Edinburg Drain Stub-Out to the South Main Drain Control Structure Drainage Improvements" due to lead time to manufacture Slide Gate. Resumption of Work Effective December 5, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
J.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as it relates to Construction Contact No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08 " Pct. 2 - Alamo Expressway Drain" due to lead time to manufacture Slide Gate and Pumps. Resumption of Work Effective November 23, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
K.) Requesting approval to reject sole bid received for RFB No. HCDD1-14-021-08-07 "Weslaco North Lateral Control". As per Project Engineer recommendation will re-advertise project combined with Monte Cristo Control Structure Project into single RFB to increase construction cost and attract more bidders.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
L.) Requesting approval to re-advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-020-08-07 "Monte Cristo Drain Control Structures" due to no bids received. As per Project Engineer recommendation will re-advertise project combined with Weslaco North Lateral Control into single RFB to increase construction cost and attract more bidders.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
M.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-028-10-09 "Drain Control Structures - Monte Cristo & Weslaco North Lateral".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
N.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Dos Logistics, Inc. as it relates to "Hidalgo County Pct. 4 - Alamo Lateral Control Structure". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on November 19, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
O.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Dos Logistics, Inc. as it relates to "Hidalgo County Pct. 4 - Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements". Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 3, 2014.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
- DOS Agreement Pct. 4 Alamo Lateral Control Structure
- DOS Agreement Pct. 4 La Blanca Drainage
- Letter of Rec. Monte Cristo Drain
- Letter of Rec. Weslaco North Lateral Control
- NTS Pct. 4 Nth Seminary
- NTS Pct. 2 Seminole Valley
- NTS Pct. 2 FM 495 Drain Wisconsin
- NTS Pct. 4 Edin Drain Stub Out SMD
- NTS Pct. 2 Alamo Expwy Drain
- SA No. 1 to Agreement QHA Pct. 4 Nth Seminary
- SA No. 1 to WA No. 14 TEDSI Delta Watershed
- Title Report Services "Pool"
- Mission Inlet Arch Recommendation Letter
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 Bonds: (133)
Estimate no. 7 in the amount of $1,159,118.75 from IPR South Central for Contract no. TP07-13 through the District's membership with HGAC-Buy Member no. 07-1749. Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services for the Rado Drain Project. PO#623795.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on Items 12.A and 12.B.
Mr. Garza stated that acquisition for Parcel 4, Faysville Drainage Project to LSC Partners, LTD had been approved at a previous meeting, but closing costs had not been included in the prior approval; therefore, closing statement cost is $32,868.84.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
The Board Recessed the Drainage District Meeting to convene the Commissioners's Court Meeting.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 9th day of September, 2014
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Virginia Jones, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on SEPTEMBER 9, 2014.
Signed this 9th day of SEPTEMBER 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy
