Discussion as it relates to Texas Water Development Board special traveling meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023. 

Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Improvement Bonds, Series 2023 under the provision of Chapter 1371 et. Seq., Texas Government Code, payable from the Levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rates, price, redemption provisions and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. 

1.  Submission of the 2023 No New Revenue and Voter Approval Rate for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
2.  Discussion of the 2023  Planning Calendar
3.  Discussion of the 2023  Tax Rates.
4.  Record vote on the proposed 2023 tax rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.

1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to the TXDot Ware road expansion project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.
2. Requesting approval of Possession and use agreement for Parcel 3 as it relates to the TXDot Ware road expansion project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review.

Discussion and possible action to approve Novation Agreement between S&B Infrastructure, Ltd., R.R.P. Consulting Engineers, LLC and the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, in connection with S&B Project# U3064 and S&B Project# U3308, subject to final negotiated language and legal approval.

1. Presentation of the sole firm (Amigo Title) responding to the ''Expansion of Title Services Companies 2023 Pool'', RFP No. HCDD1-23-035-07-26-KMG -for the purpose of acceptance as "Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors:

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Contract with (Amigo Title) for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects.

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services in the total amount of $153,528.47 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "North Main Drain III Storm Water Project Ph I & Ph II'', through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) for, "Expansion of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services -2023 POOL", RFQ No. HCDD1-23-047-09-13-ESZ for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for the project "Phase I Flood Control Project Segment 21 - Phase No. 1" -RFB No. HCDD1-23-044-08-22-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.

1. Requesting approval to reject bids for the project "365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #1" RFB No. HCDD1-23-034-07-26-KMG, as to change requirements and scope of work.

2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc.), for the project "365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall # 1'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-046-09-13-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received.

Request approval of a budget amendment in the amount 1,500,000 to the District's Capital Projects Fund 130 in order to fund Engineering and Construction of the new building facility.

Approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $2,059,771.21 from the Districts Unreserved Fund Balance to pay for the open purchase orders commitments at December 31, 2022.

Requesting approval to complete and submit credit applications, to establish a District account with the following company, for the acquisition of rental, and purchase of heavy construction equipment and specialty attachments, and repair parts and supplies and the authority for General Manager to sign credit application.

• Texas First Rental, LLC.

Requesting approval to purchase the following fleet vehicles through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with TIPS Cooperative awarded vendor Silsbee Ford Contract No. 210907 in the total amount of $555,643.90.
 

Qty	Model	Unit Price	Amount
6	Ford F-250 Ext. Cab 4x4 w/6.5ft Bed	$49,536.35	$297.218.10
2	Ford F-250 Crew Cab. 4x4 w8ft Bed	$51,033.65	$102,067.30
1	Ford F-350 Reg. Cab 4x4 Chassis 60'' CA, Liftgate Flatbed	$70,592.75	$70,592.75
1	Ford F-350 Reg. Cab 4x4 Chassis 60'' CA, Crane Body	$85,765.75	$85,765.75
		Total:	$555,643.90

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23) with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of March 31, 2024 (subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295).

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "4 1/2 Mile Rd & Doffing Rd Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 3" -RFB-HCDD1-23-048-08-22-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "4 Mile Rd & Minnesota Rd Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 4" -RFB-HCDD1-23-049-08-22-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.

East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $60,628.62 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299

Faysville Drain - Budget 511
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site and Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-048-11-30 Faysville Drain Improvements. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure PO#645348

3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Retainage in the amount of $79,915.97 and interest in the amount of $603.32 from RDH Site and Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-048-11-30 Faysville Drain Improvements. Project Engineer Tedsi Infrastructure

Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 1A - Budget 524
4. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25 Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 1A. Project Engineer: Halff & Associates PO#640715

5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 Retainage in the amount of $359,630.43 and interest in the amount of $5,319.18 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25 Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 1A. Project Engineer: Halff & Associates PO#640715

Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 2 - Budget 524
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $85,000.91 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-065-11-18 Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 2. Project Engineer: Halff & Associates PO#641649

Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs. Godfrey Garza et al, Cause No. C-0373-17-E, pending in the 275th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas.