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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNE 24, 2025 9:30 A.M. |
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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 -99841
Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 and Sharyland ISD as it relates to the Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd Drainage Improvements Project, subject to final legal review.
B.
AI -99863
Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Pct. 4 and Edinburg CISD as it relates to the Lull Drain Drainage Project.
C.
AI -99861
Requesting approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Custodial Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1" with M&R's Elite Janitorial Solutions, LLC. for a period of one (1) year, with price adjustments under the same terms, and conditions as stated in contract number C-HCDD1-24-023-06-11, effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.
D.
AI -99875
Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Archaeological Service Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the provision of ''Archaeological Services (On call on an as-needed basis)'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 06/10/25, AI-99644. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295):
E.
AI -99744
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.15 to provide additional Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $10,698.60 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project "Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure Improvements"; through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295).
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99818
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-3 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
B.
AI -99876
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction completion from Go Underground pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $139,880.00 and $2,897.38 of interest calculated pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.276 (d) from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & Fm 88. Project Engineer Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $26,724.60 from RBM Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26-KMG Mile 10 North & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction completion from Go Underground pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $139,880.00 and $2,897.38 of interest calculated pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.276 (d) from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & Fm 88. Project Engineer Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $26,724.60 from RBM Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26-KMG Mile 10 North & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99871
1. Presentation and discussion of Hidalgo County Drainage District's Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $50 million and discussion of outstanding debt.
2. Request approval to authorize the District's Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa & Company, to proceed with the preparation of a financial plan for the sale of bonds needed for the second phase of the 2023 Bond Program.
2. Request approval to authorize the District's Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa & Company, to proceed with the preparation of a financial plan for the sale of bonds needed for the second phase of the 2023 Bond Program.
B.
AI -99761
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,489,599.80 for the project ''PD Lateral Drain Extension 5 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-015-02-18-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre 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.
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.
C.
AI -99877
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $217,613.07 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
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $157,795.54 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $217,613.07 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
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $157,795.54 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM
9.
General Fund:
A.
AI -99874
M&O Canopy - Budget 006
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $40,770.00 from 8/A Builders, LLC for the fabrication and installation of canopy outside the M&O Mechanic Shop. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaluda, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650851
Hidalgo County Precinct 1 - Various Budgets
Payment approval of Invoice No. DD-31 in the amount of $178,843.58 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for equipment use on various projects.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $40,770.00 from 8/A Builders, LLC for the fabrication and installation of canopy outside the M&O Mechanic Shop. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaluda, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650851
Hidalgo County Precinct 1 - Various Budgets
Payment approval of Invoice No. DD-31 in the amount of $178,843.58 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for equipment use on various projects.
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:
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)
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