Discussion and update on 2015-2016 Flood State Mitigation Competition Funding from the Texas General Land Office as it relates to the Main Flood Water Channel Expansion Project Phase I & II.  

Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding authorization to publish notice of local bill (in compliance with Chapter 313, Texas Government Code) in The Monitor regarding bill authorizing District to sell Revenue Bonds and enter into Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).

Debt Service Fund-140
1. Approval to issue 3rd annual installment for ICA relating to South Detention Basin -Installment Agreement 2019-06-06 between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.  Hidalgo County Invoice No. 123117-03 in the amount of $1,660,000.00.

1. Approval of an exemption from Competitive Bidding requirements under Texas Water Code§ 49.278(a)(2), contracts for Personal or Professional Services and Government Code Chapter 2254, Professional and Consulting Services based on demonstrated competence [at a fair and reasonable price];
2. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Consulting Services Contract with Gregory Strategies, LLC in connection with strategic consulting and legislative advocacy services for HCDD1 to be paid from local funds;

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) as attached hereto for, "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1- Pool of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services," for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis" through grading/scoring, ranking, negotiation protocol as established by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors.

1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-014-03-26), with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project: "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of  August 31, 2022 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-014-03-26), with  B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project: "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27", to reflect a revised period of service to end on  August 31, 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-046-07-01), with Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for the project: "Malone Drive & Pomelo Road (Project #18) and Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N (Project #28) -2018 Bond Referendum Projects", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of  June 10 , 2021, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-046-07-01), with Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for the project: "Malone Drive & Pomelo Road (Project #18) and Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N (Project #28) -2018 Bond Referendum Projects", to reflect a revised period of service to end on   June 10 , 2021, (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review and compliance of contract terms & conditions:

3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd.-Budget 502
1. Application for Payment No 4 in the amount of $122,854.50 from Gonzalez Engineering & Managment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract HCDD1-20-040-09-08. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa. PO#640791

Jackson Road Drain-Budget 516:
2. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $133,540.16 from RG Enterprises, LLC DBA G&G Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-034-08-11. Project Engineer Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates. PO#640613

Malone Drive & Pomelo Road-Budget 518:
3. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $158,462.77 from Venser Contractors, LLC. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-043-08-19. Project Engineer Guzman & Munoz Engineering. PO#641036

Mile 9 & FM 1015-Budget 524
4. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $64,250.40 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-039-08-25. Project Engineer Halff & Associates. PO#640715

Mission Lateral Sec I-Budget 526:
5. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $423,336.60 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-074-11-26. Project Engineer L&G Engineering. PO#639234-R

Mission Lateral Sec II-Budget 526:
6. Application for Payment No 3 in the amount of $155,038.50 from H&R Lease Service, LLC. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-042-09-08. Project Engineer L&G Engineering. PO#640759

Sunflower Drain-Budget 536:
7. Application of Payment No. 1 in the amount of $463,804.86 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-041-08-12. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group. PO#640784

1. Requesting approval to create Admin Slot 38, Engineering Technician IV, and set salary at G14 and discretionary S2 to attract experience candidates with superior qualifications.
2. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to fund item 1
3. Requesting approval of revised salary schedule

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -South Main Drain Excavation Schematic (Between McColl Rd. & Closner Rd.), RFB No. HCDD1-21-015-04-07, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.

Requesting approval to issue a  Notice to Resume Work Order No. 2, to Mor-Wil, LLC, awarded contractor for the project:  "Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road Box Culvert Crossing" , contract No. C-HCDD1-20-001-02-11 , as recommended by project engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., CFM., HCDD1 Engineer IV, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM. Resume Work Order Effective date:   March 9, 2021. (Subject to compliance to HB1295).