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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 30, 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 -100964
Discussion and presentation by Estrada Hinojosa regarding the financial transactions of the Hidalgo County Drainage District's September 15 and 16, 2025, Bond Sale.
B.
AI -100945
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 to provide additional Project Management & Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $76,841.46 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project "Main Flood Water Channel 2015 -GLO Project Phase I Seg. A&B'', through Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-046-03-07. (Subject to final legal review.)
C.
AI -100946
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 to provide additional Project Management & Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $72,719.76 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project "Main Flood Water Channel 2016 -GLO Project Phase II Seg. C&D'', through Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-047-03-07. (Subject to final legal review.)
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -100972
1. Requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, in the amount of $2,837,300.15 for the project ''Panchitas Outfall Structure -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 6'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-037-07-02-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua Jr., P.E., CFM, Asst. District General Manager (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.
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.
B.
AI -100960
West Main Drain Phase 3 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $250,732.08 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-059-11-13 West Main Drain 3 Phase 3. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa, PO#650336
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Final in the amount of $109,966.79 and 477.82 in interest (pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.247) from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $250,732.08 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-059-11-13 West Main Drain 3 Phase 3. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa, PO#650336
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Final in the amount of $109,966.79 and 477.82 in interest (pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.247) from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649764
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -100954
General Fund Admin-Budget 003
1. Approval to create and hire Admin Slots 46 and 47 in 2025 for the Stormwater Management Technicians, up to a Grade 11 Step 1, that were included in the 2026 Budget. Funding is in place for the remainder of 2025.
1. Approval to create and hire Admin Slots 46 and 47 in 2025 for the Stormwater Management Technicians, up to a Grade 11 Step 1, that were included in the 2026 Budget. Funding is in place for the remainder of 2025.
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -100944
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to the Mayberry & Glasscock Drainage Improvement Project 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:
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)
11.
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
12.
Adjourn