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AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 16, 2025
9:30 A.M.
 

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor,  Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to ยง551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda.  Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location.  Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Prayer
 
3.
Open Forum
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
 
6.
General Operations:
 
A.
AI -97984
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tex. Gov't Code 2254.024 (a), recognized exemption under consulting services.

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting the authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Letter of Engagement (LOE) Agreement with TRB Capital Markets, LLC (dba Estrada Hinojosa) for the provision of Financial Advisory Services. (subject to final legal review.)
 
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7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97982
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 35-6, as it relates to the 2018 Bond Project No. 35 - Southwest Weslaco, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review.
 
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B.
AI -97942
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "Anaquitas Drainage Improvement Ph 2 -2018 Bond Project No. 8",  RFB No. HCDD1-25-006-01-21-EZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.
 
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8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -97977
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $581,760.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO 649634
 
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9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
 
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
 
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
11.
Adjourn