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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 19, 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 -100457
Presentation of Drainage District #1 Annual Tax Collections Report 2024-2025
B.
AI -100464
Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as it relates to the Edinburg Stub. (Pending final legal review)
C.
AI -100372
Requesting approval to enter into a Service Agreement and Annual Subscription with ClearGov, Inc., in the amount of $10,800.00 per year, for Financial Reporting Services. The subscription will automatically renew for successive one-year terms. Acquisition will be made through the District's participation in the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 692-23. Authorization is requested for the County Judge to execute the Service Agreement and related order form documents. (Subject to final legal review)
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -100426
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11 2025 RD in the amount of $66,934.27 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for work on Raymondville Drain during Pay Period 11, 2025.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11 2025 RD in the amount of $66,934.27 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for work on Raymondville Drain during Pay Period 11, 2025.
B.
AI -100427
Anaquitas Drain - Budget 508
Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Bianca Rivera, Elias Longoria, and Rene Anzaldua in the amount of $1,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0822-H Ismael Rodriguez.
Approval to issue payments on award to (3) special commissioners, Bianca Rivera, Elias Longoria, and Rene Anzaldua in the amount of $1,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No. CCD-0822-H Ismael Rodriguez.
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -100462
Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage No.1 for Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program 183-1181. (Pending final legal review)
B.
AI -100435
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with SCIVLE, PLLC, for the project, "Bates Lateral Ditch - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 17", Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-054-08-19 and as approved for negotiations on 04/15/25, AI-99000. (subject to final legal review);
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $90,621.60 as submitted by SCIVLE, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-054-08-19, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Bates Lateral Ditch -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 17"
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $90,621.60 as submitted by SCIVLE, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-054-08-19, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Bates Lateral Ditch -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 17"
C.
AI -100425
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $157,925.06 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
Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension) - Budget 726
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $456,474.90 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension).
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $214,205.17 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension).
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $157,925.06 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
Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension) - Budget 726
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $456,474.90 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension).
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $214,205.17 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to Nolana Loop (LJ Drain Nolana Extension).
9.
General Fund:
A.
AI -100424
Canopy Fabrication - Budget 006
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $4,530.00 and $11.78 in interest in accordance with Texas Water Code 49.276 from 8A Builders, LLC pertaining to Canopy Fabrication. PO#650581
HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $40,768.35 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
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $36,710.56 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
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $4,530.00 and $11.78 in interest in accordance with Texas Water Code 49.276 from 8A Builders, LLC pertaining to Canopy Fabrication. PO#650581
HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $40,768.35 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
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $36,710.56 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
10.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -100429
M&O Budget - 006
1. Approval to create (2) two Truck Driver III positions and set salary at Grade 8 Step 1.
2. Approval of updated M&O Salary Schedule
3. Budget Amendment to fund new positions for the remainder of 2025 in the amount of $42,904.98.
1. Approval to create (2) two Truck Driver III positions and set salary at Grade 8 Step 1.
2. Approval of updated M&O Salary Schedule
3. Budget Amendment to fund new positions for the remainder of 2025 in the amount of $42,904.98.
11.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -100336
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2, as it relates to the J-01 Drainage Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents.
B.
AI -100342
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel OD-7B1 as it relates to the HCRMA US 365 Outfall Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
12.
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)
13.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
14.
Adjourn