1.  Submission of the 2025 Water District Voter-Approval Tax Rate Worksheet (form 50-858) for Developing Districts  

2.  Discussion of the 2025 Tax Rates. Current Voter Approval Rate, and Current Year Election Tax Rate.

3.  Discussion of the 2025 Planning Calendar.  

4.  Record vote on the proposed 2025 Tax Rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.

1. Consideration and possible action regarding an increase of the monetary threshold limit for requiring formal advertised bids for contracts related to construction, renovation of district facilities, purchase of equipment, materials and machinery to $150,000, and solicit and obtain at least three written competitive bids for similar contracts and purchases between $25,000 and $150,000 to align with Chapter 49.273(d),(e) of the Texas Water Code.

2. Pursuant to Board approval, requesting approval to increase the small purchase threshold to not more than $25,000, which does not require advertising or competitive bids, in accordance with Chapter 49.273(f) of the Texas Water Code. 

• RGV Appraisal Sevices, LLC 
• Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC
• Appraisal Haus, LLC

1. Requesting authority to advertise and the approval of the Request for Proposal (RFP) packet to establish a ''Pre-qualified Pool'' for Title Company Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects on an ''As needed Basis'' (RFP No. HCDD1-25-004-09-24-ESZ).

2. Pursuant to Board approval, requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day Grace Period extension for all the On-Call Title Services Agreements with the listed companies under the same rates, terms and conditions for the completion of the procurement process to award a new agreement:
 

Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.	C-HCDD1-23-007A-09-05
Valley Land Title Co.	C-HCDD1-23-007B-09-05
Amigo Title	C-HCDD1-23-035-09-05

Requesting approval to acquire an additional module(s) with Vertosoft (OpenGov), for the Enterprise Procurement and Contract Management System, at an initial setup cost of $44,195.36 and an annual renewal fee of $17,283.36 thereafter. The purchase will be made through the District's participation in the DIR cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5327. Authorization is requested for the District General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related order documents. (Subject to final legal review)

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) for a total amount of $20,725.60 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for "Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 27" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-039-08-08.

Requesting authority to advertise and the approval of the RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans) for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10A", RFB-HCDD1-25-055-09-24-JS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.

Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd - Budget 523
Approval to issue payments on award from Honorable Judge Sergio Valdez to (3) special commissioners, Ruben Ramirez, Ruy Mireles, and Oscar Salinas in the amount of $4,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause CCD-0769-G Maria del Rosario Quirin Cedillo.

1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the most responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, in the amount of $1,200,000.00, for the project ''PD Lateral Drain Extension 3 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-039-07-16-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, South Texas Infrastructure 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.

South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $255,274.20 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

South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $739,988.54 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

Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $46,620.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Egineer SAMES Engineering PO#649764

Mission McAllen Lateral Channel - Budget 712
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $224,100.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Lateral Channel. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255

West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $278,429.20 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
6. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649592

7. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 Retainage in the amount of $64,912.17 and $541.36 in interest, pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.276 (d), to Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649592 

1.  Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Improvement Bonds, Series 2025 under the provisions of Chapter 1371 et. Seq., Texas Government Code; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rates, price, redemption provisions and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.

2.  Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2025 under the provisions of Chapter 1371 et. Seq., Texas Government Code; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rates, price, redemption provisions and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.

3.  Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025; delegating certain authority to a Pricing Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing unlimited annual ad valorem tax pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 56, Texas Water Code; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rates, price, redemption provisions and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the bonds, the refunding of certain outstanding obligations and the execution of an Escrow Agreement; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto."