1.) Discussion and update as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board 2023 Regional Flood Plan for Region 15.  

2.) Discussion and update as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board 2023 Texas Rain Catcher Award for the Delta Reclamation Project. 

Discussion and approval of proposed amendment to the Floodplain Management Regulations in accordance with Section 60.3(D) of the National Flood Insurance Program (subject to final legal review).

1. Requesting authority to enter into a pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the HCRMA 365 Outfalls project, subject to final legal review.
2. Approval of payment and issuance of a manual check to Union Pacific Railroad for $23,430 upon execution of the agreement.

Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, as it relates to Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects; (C-HCDD1-23-039-08-08). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 5/30/23, AI-91054. (subject to final Legal review).

Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc., as it relates to Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects; (C-HCDD1-23-040-08-08). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 5/30/23, AI-91054. (subject to final Legal review).

Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., (C-HCDD1-23-037-08-08) as it relates to Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects, approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 5/30/23, AI-91054. (subject to final legal review).

Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., (C-HCDD1-23-038-08-08) as it relates to Professional Construction Material Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 05/30/23, AI-91054. (subject to final legal review).

1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, McAllen Multi Service, in the amount of $364,911.00 for the  ''Rincon de Encinos Phase III Storm Water Improvements Project'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-033-08-02-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua Jr., Asst. District General Manager, PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.  (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (i.e., legal notice, requirements, evaluation criteria, etc.) for "Independent Financial Audit Services", RFQ No. HCDD1-23-041-08-30 ESZ, including the re-advertisement of RFQ in the event SOQ's are rejected, or no responses are received and services are still required.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc), for the project "Annual Supply of In-line Check Valves" RFB HCDD1-23-043-08-30-KMG, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received.

Approval of AT&T Claim for Damages number SWBT-08-202307-05-0166 in the amount of $1,311.17 for damages at Harvest Time Road project in Mission, Texas.     

North Main Drain Edinburg- Budget 204
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $266,988.05 from Welch Excavation and Utility Company, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain Edinburg. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM, PO#647845

Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 01-03-2023 RD in the amount of $76,620.01 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 1-3 of 2023. 

2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 05-06-2023 RD in the amount of $102,282.77 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 5-6 of 2023. 

Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $75,471.48 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-017-R-05-02 Weslaco Drain (Additional Box). Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM, PO#647867

 

1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Mor-Wil, LLC, in the amount of $399,104.71 for ''Construction of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete Boxes 7' x 7' for the Southwest Weslaco -2018 Bond Referendum Project 35'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-032-06-21-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua Jr., Asst. District General Manager, PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
 (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor.

1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10A-E16 as it relates to Project 10A of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - East Mercedes and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10A-E1 as it relates to Project 10A of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - East Mercedes and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

Faysville Drain - Budget 511
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $112,375.80 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-048-11-30 Faysville Drain. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure, PO#645348

FM 493 & Country Rd - Budget 512
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $478,303.20 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 FM 493 & Country Road. Project Engineer: SAMES Engineering, PO#646786

J-08 Drain - Budget 515
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certifcate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-024-07-26 J-08 Drain
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 Retainage in the amount of $179,735.49 and interest in the amount of $1,057.25 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-024-07-26 J-08 Drain. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley, PO#646299

Mission-McAllen Rado - Budget 525 
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $106,738.20 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887

South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $225,011.70 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-009-R-04-04 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#647846

Approval of the following personnel action, effective August 8, 2023:

Action	Dept.#	Slot#	Current Position Title	Current Grade	Requested Position Title	Requested Grade
Reclassification	000	28	Accounts Payable Supervisor III	12	Accounts Payable Specialist III	10