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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 22, 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 -100169
Requesting approval of Resolution giving the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1  General Manager the authority to sign Utility Permits in Accordance with Sections 49.056(a) and 49.057(g). 
 
B.
AI -100085
Approval of Resolutions and Affidavit requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Raymondville Drain Project and action designating Mr. Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM as authorized signor of the grant agreement and any other necessary documents that apply to the grant and transfer of funds. 
 
C.
AI -100043
Requesting approval to enter into a Possession and Use Agreement with Mr. Miguel A. Chavez in connection with the E-22-029 J-01 Drain Project, and authority for the Chairman of Board to execute documents.
 
D.
AI -100154
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 Permit Application as it relates to the Alamo Expressway Drainage Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
E.
AI -100145
Requesting approval for Interlocal Agreement Third Addendum with Hidalgo County Irrigation District # 16 as it relates to PD Lateral.
 
F.
AI -100128
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 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 "D-1"- Contract Rates, to reflect an increase in the amount of $132,000.00 for Governmental Liaison Services. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)
 
G.
AI -100044
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "Mayberry Rd to Glasscock Rd Drainage Improvements", RFB No. HCDD1-25-050-08-13-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.
 
H.
AI -100168
Requesting approval to submit payment to the United States Army Corp of Engineers in the amount of $68,675.00 as it relates to the Inherently Governmental Coordination for the Raymondville Drain Project. Section 203.
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -100167
Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Hidalgo County Pct. 1 and the City of Weslaco as it relates to the Westgate Road Hike & Bike Tunnel.  (Pending final legal review)
 
B.
AI -100164
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-E1 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Anaquitas Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-E2 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Anaquitas Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
 
C.
AI -100102
Anaquitas Phase 2 - Budget 508
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $190,991.25 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-006-02-18 Anaquitas Phase 2. Project Engineer L & G Engineering PO#650692

Hidalgo Drain - Pct 2 Bike & Hike - Budget 513
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $188,841.52 from RDH Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain-Pct 2 Bike & Hike. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905

Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $125,149.04 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco Phase 3. Project Engineering S2 Engineering PO#650124
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -100070
Requesting approval of Change Order No.3, reflecting a decrease in the amount of $(73,255.00) for the project "Pharr McAllen Lateral East, 2023 Bond Referendum Project 9'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering, LLC.
 
B.
AI -100027
1. Requesting approval to accept bid and award a Construction Contract to the sole bid received, Construx Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $1,420,276.29 for the project ''La Villa/Edcouch/Elsa Phase II, IBWC Structure 603AL -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8.2'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-036-05-27-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, S2 Engineering, PLLC, (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.
 
C.
AI -100105
South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $309,969.99 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 Lateral Channel - Budget 712 
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $237,600.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ Mission McAllen Lateral. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255

West Main Drain - Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $14,400.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649592

PSJA Drain - Budget 716
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $80,202.22 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE. CFM PO#650112
 
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
 
A.
AI -100062
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel B7-2, as it relates to the Mile 6 Outfalls Project,  and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents.
 
B.
AI -100067
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to Hi-line Rd, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
 
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