Discussion and applicable action of the following items for Hidalgo County Board of Directors in connection with Delinquent Tax Collection Services:

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)