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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 29, 2025
1:30 P.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 -99571
1. Requesting approval for entering an Agreement for Possession and use with Rosa N. Gracia  as it pertains to our 2018 Bond Project 30 - Penitas Drain, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

2. Requesting approval for entering an Agreement for Possession and use with Ponciano N. Longoria III  as it pertains to our E-22-029 J-01 Drain, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
B.
AI -99567
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14), with Halff Associates, Inc., for the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project", to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Work Schedule, and Exhibit ''D-1'' -Contract Rates with a 24-month extension. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)

2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 2 for the Professional Engineering Services, (C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14), with Halff Associates, Inc., for the feasibility study for the Delta Region Water Management Project, to reflect a revised Exhibit "C-1"-Work Schedule, with an extension of  24-months and a revised Exhibit "D-1"- Contract Rates, to reflect an increase in the amount of $982,080.00. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)
 
C.
AI -99557
365 Toll Off Site Outfall#2-4 - Budget 201
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #2, 3, & 4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 Retainage in the amount of $72,138.31 and 373.63 in interest from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #2, 3, & 4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235

HCDD1 Complex M&O Training - Budget 202
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $213,824.18 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM, PO#649184
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -99437
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 30-2 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.

2. Approval of payment and issuance of a manual check to Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, L.L.P. for $24,790.00 upon closing of the execution of closing documents.
 
B.
AI -99570
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 30-3 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 -99543
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, in the total amount of $1,094,440.00 for the project ''Monte Cristo & Conway Drain Phase 3 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 27'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-021-03-04-EZ as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering Group, LLC., (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. 
 
D.
AI -99558
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299

South I Rd - Budget 533
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $10,678.93 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd (East Side). Project Engineer B2Z Engineering, PO#646597

3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd (East Side). Project Engineer B2Z Engineering, PO#646597

4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $54,614.50 and $1,108.30 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd (East Side). Project Engineer B2Z Engineering, PO#646597
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -99544
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "La Villa/ Edcouch/ Elsa Phase II, IBWC Structure 603AL -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8.2", RFB No. HCDD1-25-036-05-27-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.
 
B.
AI -99556
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 22 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $36,786.25 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Pharr-McAllen Lateral West Drainage Improvements" 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9.  Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.)
 
C.
AI -99559
South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $143,313.41 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM, PO#649085

West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $326,892.56 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain 3 Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G Engineering, PO#650460

West Main Drain - Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $25,200.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering, PO#649592 

West Main Drain 3 Phase 3 - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $233,099.10 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-059-11-13 West Main Drain 3 Phase 3. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering, PO#650336

Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $58,155.53 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.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -99530
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1, as it relates to the J-01 Drainage Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 5, as it relates to the J-01 Drainage Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review.
 
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