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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 18, 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 -98784
Discussion and consideration of Alternative Detention Requirements for new subdivisions. 
 
B.
AI -98760
2025 Investment Policy 
1. Approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2025 Investment Policy 

2. Approval of the Authorized Brokers and SEC Registered Investment Advisors

3. Approval of Order with Board Member Vote
 
C.
AI -98772
Approval of a budget amendment in special revenue fund (123) in the amount of $3,400,924.28 for the Restore Act sub-recipient reimbursement Contract number 582-21-22344 between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for continued restoration of the Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 subject to legal review.
 
D.
AI -98616
1. Possible action to grant partial release of easement/right of way pertaining request made by land owner Agricola Las Granjas, LLC, and authorize execution of the same by the Chairman, subject to final legal review.

2. Possible action to grant partial release of easement/right of way pertaining request made by land owner Alianza De Lima, LLC, and authorize execution of the same by the Chairman, subject to final legal review.

3. Possible action to grant partial release of easement/right of way pertaining request made by land owner Valley Alliance, LLC, and authorize execution of the same by the Chairman, subject to final legal review.
 
E.
AI -98726
Requesting approval of Change Order No.3, reflecting an increase in the amount of $54,353.60 for the project ''365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall 2,3 & 4'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -98734
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 21 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $50,887.17 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Anaquitas Drainage Improvements Phase 2 - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 8" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.)
 
B.
AI -98725
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the Professional Engineering Service Agreement and to the Work Authorization No.1 with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for the project "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", Contract, C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of June 16, 2025, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
 
C.
AI -98758
Mile 4 Rd & Minnesota - Budget 504
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20 Mile 4 & Minnesota. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. Final in the amount of $101,206.72 and 158.83 of interest from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20 Mile 4 & Minnesota. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254

Jackson Rd - Budget 516
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $78,400.63 from RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 Jackson Rd Drain Phase I. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#640613

Southwest Weslaco Phase III - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $179,145.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco Phase III. Project Engineer S2 Engieering PO#650124
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -98759
Hidalgo Drain PCT 2 - Budget 513
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $112,464.00 from RDH Site & Concrete pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain Precinct 2. PO#649905-6

South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $342,584.30 from RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721

Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712 
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $217,372.50 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764

PSJA Drain Phase III - Budget 716
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $68,259.96 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain Phase III.  Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM, PO#650112

Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $108,264.37 from 3E Logistics of Texas pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17 Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649952
 
9.
General Fund:
 
A.
AI -98688
Requesting approval to purchase the following tractors and shredders through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Buyboard awarded vendor Deere & Company, contract 706-23 for the total amount of $984,431.86:
 
(5) John Deere 6135E Cab Tractor $496,406.10
(5) Modern Viper-15" Shredder $149,975.00
(2) John Deere 6M 145 Cab Tractor $338, 050.76
Total   $984,431.86
 
B.
AI -98770
1. Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded vendor Holt CAT, Contract No. 011723-CAT in the total amount of $924,000.00.
 
(1) Caterpillar 352 12 TC Excavator $424,000.00
(2) Caterpillar D5 VP/D6N Dozers $500,000.00
Total   $924,000.00

2. Pursuant to the Boards approval of the purchase of the heavy equipment, requesting to declare surplus with the purpose of trade in and requesting approval to remove the following from the District's Asset list once transaction is complete:

(1) EX-40 -2015 Doosan DX530LC   
(1) EX-41 -2015 Doosan DX490LC-5  
(1) DZ-18 -2009 CAT D6N XL  
(1) DZ-19 -2009 JD 750J 
 
10.
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)
 
11.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
12.
Adjourn