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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 4, 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 -98483
Requesting authority to advertise and the approval of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services, etc.) to establish a ''Pre-qualified Pool of Professional Services'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 on an ''As Needed Basis'', for the following:
 
Professional Services Request for Qualification No. (RFQ)
Engineering Services HCDD1-25-001-03-26-EZ
Surveying Services HCDD1-25-002-03-26-EZ
Real Estate Appraisal Services HCDD1-25-003-03-26-EZ
 
B.
AI -98589
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "Purchase of Precast Culvert Boxes", RFB No. HCDD1-25-020-03-26-JS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -98574
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 19-5 as it relates to Project 19 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mid Valley Airport and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 19-10 as it relates to Project 19 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mid Valley Airport and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
B.
AI -98576
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 30-10A as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Penitas Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
C.
AI -98611
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "Monte Cristo & Conway Drain Phase 3 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 27", RFB No. HCDD1-25-021-03-04-EZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
 
D.
AI -98601
M4 Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $433,341.54 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254

Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $62,974.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648668
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -98604
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval to enter into an agreement with Texas Gas Service for installation and maintenance of Raymondville Drain gas pipeline crossing replacement in the amount of $424,013.14. 

2. Approval to designate District General Manager and or his designee to execute agreement. 

3. Payment approval in the amount of $424,013.14 to Texas Gas Service.
 
B.
AI -98582
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $88,464.50 and 60 additional construction calendar days for the project ''Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering LLC.
 
C.
AI -98605
Requesting approval of Change Order No.2, reflecting a decrease in the amount of (-$72,000.00) for the project 'West Main Drain - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11, with Blue Dot Site & Utilities, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC.
 
D.
AI -98602
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 22-25-2024 RD in the amount of $132,440.37 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 22 and 25 of 2024 for work on Raymondville Drain. 

2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 26-2024 RD in the amount of $67,604.73 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 26 for work on Raymondville Drain. 

Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $594,531.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649634

West Main Drain - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amouant of $63,483.03 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engieering PO#649592
 
9.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -98527
Requesting approval to accept bids, and approval to execute a Requirement Agreement to the lowest and most responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.HCDD1-25-005-02-05-AG, "Concrete Mix and Related Items", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295.
 
B.
AI -98550
Requesting approval to purchase four (4) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached boom mowers from Tiger Corporation, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 706-23 in the total amount of  $ 992,756.68.  
 
C.
AI -98606
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $213,351.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648479
 
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -98588
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from 3BU Family Limited Partnership, as it relates to a 6.686 Acre Tract of Lot 16 Farm Tract 696, Block 141, The West and Adams Tract Subdivision.

2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from South Texas Providential Land Development, LLC, as it relates to a 0.802 Acre Tract of Farm Tract 758, The West and Adams Tract Subdivision, pending final legal review.
 
 
11.
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)
 
12.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
13.
Adjourn