SPECIAL MEETING - May 21, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st day of May A.D., 2019, 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 May 21, 2019 9:30 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
Chairman Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
Board Member Ellie Torres and Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and were not present during roll call.
Chairman Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
Board Member Ellie Torres and Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and were not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer was offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer was offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
No action taken.
No action taken.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -70469
Update and discussion as it relates to Hidalgo County Irrigation District No.1 Penitas Pump Station & Levee Rehabilitation Project.
The Penitas Pump House is currently being renovated to new FEMA flood standards. This project has been in the workings since 2010. The project is scheduled for completion in October of 2019. The project is currently being funded by the County but will be fully reimbursed by IBWC.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
The Penitas Pump House is currently being renovated to new FEMA flood standards. This project has been in the workings since 2010. The project is scheduled for completion in October of 2019. The project is currently being funded by the County but will be fully reimbursed by IBWC.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
B.
AI -70404
Approval to enter into Contract Training Agreement with South Texas College, an institution of higher education authorized by the laws and Constitution of the State of Texas, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. The training subject matter is on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and HB 300.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -70456
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of McAllen and the County of Hidalgo as it relates to Russell Road (Mile 17 1/2) and 23rd st (Depot Road) drainage improvements, subject to final legal review.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -70500
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Weslaco as it relates to the Austin and Merida Street drainage improvements, subject to final legal review.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -70429
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Santa Cruz Irrigation District No. 15 as it relates to maintenance of the Edinburg Lake Drain Extension (ELD - EXT 1 Drain).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4- 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4- 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -70390
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, dba Appraisal Haus, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with George J. Salazar II, dba Appraisal Haus, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -70380
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC, from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
H.
AI -70386
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc., from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc., from the District's approved pool of pre-qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
I.
AI -70530
Recommendation by Investment/Negotiation Committee for acceptance of final negotiated rates, fees, terms, and conditions for award and/or approval of the final Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Depository Bank, and if applicable, Trust Services and other Related Services Agreements with Lone Star National Bank, with the effective date upon expiration of current agreement and expiring in May 2023 with statutory option for re-negotiations in 2021, subject to final legal review and compliance to HB1295.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -70387
1. Presentation and discussion of Hidalgo County Drainage District's Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of 83.7 million and discussion of outstanding debt.
Mr. Noe Hinojosa, from Estrada and Hinojosa, explains the districts financial plan to the Board. They are asking for authority to prepare a bond sale. This sale will still be subject to final approval by the Board at a later time.. The proposal will be for sometime in June. This will be a (3) three phase project with final amounts of 83.7 million.
2. Request approval to authorize Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa & Company to proceed with the preparation of financial plan for the sale of bonds needed for the first phase of the 2018 bond program.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
B.
AI -70484
1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37
"3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37
"3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37
"3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Cruz-Hogan Consulting, Inc. | 91.00 | |
| Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC | 92.67 | |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation | 91.67 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1,4,7 & 37
"3 1/4 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 1, - 4 MILE RD. & MINNESOTA RD. PROJECT# 4, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & WESTERN RD. PROJECT# 7, - WESTERN RD. & 9 MILE LINE. PROJECT# 37".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -70488
1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6
"4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm CSJ GROUP, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6
"4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6
"4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| CSJ Goup | 89.00 | |
| M2 Engineering, PLLC | 88.00 | |
| Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC | 88.33 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm CSJ GROUP, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for -
2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 3,5 & 6
"4 1/2 MILE RD. & N. DOFFING RD. PROJECT# 3, - 5 1/2 MILE RD. & N. BENTSEN PALM DR. PROJECT# 5, - 7 1/2 MILE RD. & GLASSCOCK RD. PROJECT# 6".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -70428
1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69685 (04/02/19);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $273,761.39, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $273,761.39, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
E.
AI -70432
1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69686 (04/02/19);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $246,327.41, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $246,327.41, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -70437
1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69689 (04/02/19);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $201,233.40, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $201,233.40, to provide Engineering Services for "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15-B", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
G.
AI -70477
1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Landtech, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #69675 (04/02/19);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Landtech, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $162,076.91, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-038-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Landtech, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $162,076.91, to provide Engineering Services for "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 11-A", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-038-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
H.
AI -70479
1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #67936 (12/04/18);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,006,274.70, to provide Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,006,274.70, to provide Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-013-05-21 - WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -70350
Requesting ratification of approved Notice to Suspend Work Order, issued to Venser Contractors, LLC, awarded contractor related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25 -."FM 495 Drain Control Structure and Donna North Lateral Control Structure" to allow time for the delivery of manufactured project specified sluice gate. Suspend Order Effective Date: 05-09-19.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -70391
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $106,731.25 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase 3 Drainage Improvements, Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#634761, Bdgt: 300-J09 Drain
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $106,731.25 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase 3 Drainage Improvements, Project Engineer: Eric Dietrich, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#634761, Bdgt: 300-J09 Drain
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -70303
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to Alamo Expressway Drain project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
General Fund:
A.
AI -70494
1. Request approval to create three (3) Temporary Maintenance I positions not to exceed 800 working hours and set Hourly rate at $13.2664.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item A in the amount of $36,200
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item A in the amount of $36,200
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -70483
1. Request approval to create three (3) temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be University Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - May 28, through August 30, 2019, not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates.
Correction (3) three positions not (5) five positions.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $28,600 for salaries and fringes.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Request approval to exempt these five temporary positions and allow the General Manager and HCDD1 Engineering Team to select the candidates.
Correction (3) three positions not (5) five positions.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned position in the amount of $28,600 for salaries and fringes.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -70515
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Administration Building.
No action to be taken.
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9-B1061-09 in the amount of $222,228.77 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 HCDD1 Administration Building.
Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc
PO#634554
No action to be taken.
Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg
1. Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Administration Building.
No action to be taken.
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9-B1061-09 in the amount of $222,228.77 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22 HCDD1 Administration Building.
Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc
PO#634554
No action to be taken.
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:
No action to be taken.
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
No action to be taken.
10.
Open Session:
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
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:05.
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:05.
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 21st day of May, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on May 21, 2019.
Signed this 21st day of May 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 21st day of May, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on May 21, 2019.
Signed this 21st day of May 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy