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Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

   
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
9:30 A.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 §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.
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A.  Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate for 2025 of .1123 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1

B.  Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2026 Budget.
1. Discussion, Consideration, and Action on changes to the 2026 budget, if any.
2. Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget.
3. Approval of the Compensation Plan Classified Position List, Compensation Plan and the Grade and Step Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2026
4. Approval of Stormwater Management Specialist Job Description 

C.  Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2025 Tax Rate.
Approval of an Order setting the 2025 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1123 per $100 property tax valuation.  Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Rate of $0.0495 and a Debt Service Rate of $0.0628 per $100 property tax valuation.
 
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
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Requesting approval of Change Order No.2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $122,850.00 and 60 additional calendar days for the project ''Anaquitas Drainage Improvements Project Phase 2 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 8'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-006-02-18, with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. 
 
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
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South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $253,182.85 from RG Enterprises 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

Pharr McAllen West - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $111,921.85 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#650877
 
9.
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)
 
10.
Open Session:
 
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
 
C.
Possible Action on items discussed during Closed Session
 
11.
Adjourn