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 §551.071(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 -100755
1. Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
2. Approval and acceptance of the 2024 Financial Audit, 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Single Audit.
B.
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Discussion of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Proposed Budget for the 2026 Calendar Year.
C.
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Recognition of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for successfully completing all five digital badges of the R.O.A.D. Ready Program from the Texas Municipal League.
D.
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1. Requesting approval to declare Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 uniform items as "Salvage"
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval of salvage uniform requesting approval of the destruction of salvaged uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items (as they contain Drainage District logo).
E.
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Requesting approval for an Interlocal Agreement with the Delta Lake Irrigation District as it relates to the ditch access for J-01-00.
F.
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1. Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the Mile 10 Outfalls in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution.
2. Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the Delta Flood Mitigation Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution.
3. Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the 2023 Bond Project 8A - Ditch 1.9, 2, 4a La Villa Edcouch Elsa in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution.
G.
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Requesting approval of the final negotiated contract with SAMES, Inc., (C-HCDD1-25-046-09-16) for the provision of On-Call Professional Surveying Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 06/10/25, AI-99630 (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)
H.
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Requesting approval of the final negotiated contract with RGV Appraisal Services, LLC. (C-HCDD1-25-003-09-16) for the provision of On-Call Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 09/02/25, AI-100489 (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295)
I.
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Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute Requirements Agreements with multiple vendors submitting the lowest and best bids for primary and secondary items meeting all specified requirements for "Flexible Base Materials (Crushed Caliche) ", RFB No. HCDD1-25-047-08-27-JS, subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
J.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc.), for the project "Annual Supply of In-line Check Valves" RFB HCDD1-25-056-10-08-JS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 to provide additional Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $13,023.78 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project "Mile 10 N. & Baseline Rd. Phase II - USIBWC structure 139 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 20'', through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (Subject to final legal review.)
B.
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Mile 11 N. & Texas Blvd.- Budget 523
Approval of payment in the amount of $2,500.00 to Ruben Ramirez for an Ad Litem Report for Parcel 34 pertaining to Cause No. CCD-0769-G (Maria Del Rosario Quirin Cedillo) as awarded by Honorable Judge Sergio Valdez County Court at Law No. 7.
C.
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Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $184,735.00 and 84 additional calendar days for the project ''Southwest Weslaco Ph III-A IBWC Structure 105AL -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12), with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, S2 Engineering, PLLC
D.
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Anaquitas - Budget 508
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $226,991.25 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 - Budget 513
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $283,344.71 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905 & 649906
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.12 to provide additional Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $5,754.82 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project "Pharr-McAllen Lateral East -2023 Bond Project No. 9'', through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (Subject to final legal review.)
B.
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PSJA Drain - Budget 716
Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $90,556.49 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-05-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#650112
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 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)
1.
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Deliberation regarding possible extenuating-circumstance exemption for employee to qualify for longevity pay under HCDD1 Longevity Pay Policy. Tex. Local 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