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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER 10, 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 -101457
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 - 2026 Holiday Schedule.
B.
AI -101456
Requesting approval of Resolution for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Staff Training Session and Luncheon.
C.
AI -101344
A: Requesting approval of the following Capital Projects funds available budget balances as needed for construction and work authorizations related to projects from the District's bond referendums.
1. Fund 130 - District Projects $ 3,179,108.14
2. Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series $ 781,050.63
3. Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series $ 7,104,766.60
4. Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series $ 7,070,938.83
5. Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bond Series $ 19,366,224.18
6. Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series $ 1,785,159.26
7. Fund 137 - 2021A Taxable Bond Series $ 45,578,747 .65
8. Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series $ 42,404,988.16
1. Fund 130 - District Projects $ 3,179,108.14
2. Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series $ 781,050.63
3. Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series $ 7,104,766.60
4. Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series $ 7,070,938.83
5. Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bond Series $ 19,366,224.18
6. Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series $ 1,785,159.26
7. Fund 137 - 2021A Taxable Bond Series $ 45,578,747 .65
8. Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series $ 42,404,988.16
D.
AI -101444
1. Requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Venser Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $1,618,050.00 for the project ''Mayberry Rd to Glasscock Rd Drainage Improvements Phase I'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-050-08-13-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, LLC (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Pursuant to 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 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
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101438
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-14 2025 RD in the amount of $158,781.01 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain work during Pay Periods 13 and 14, 2025.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-14 2025 RD in the amount of $158,781.01 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain work during Pay Periods 13 and 14, 2025.
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101342
A. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 174 -2025 Bond Series recognizing bond proceeds, issuance cost, and premium in the amount of $17,655,049.91
B. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 175 -2025 Taxable Bond Series, recognizing bond proceeds and issuance cost in the amount of $ 27,880,000.
B. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 175 -2025 Taxable Bond Series, recognizing bond proceeds and issuance cost in the amount of $ 27,880,000.
B.
AI -101333
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 24 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $102,007.44 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "La Villa/Edcouch/Elsa Phase II -IBWC Structure 603AL" 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8.2. Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.)
C.
AI -101334
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 25 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $51,722.21 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Alternate Rado Drain Phase I" 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11. Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.)
D.
AI -101463
Requesting approval of Change Order No.2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $91,080.00 and 60 additional calendar days for the project 'PD Lateral Extension 5 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24, with Synergy Development & Construction LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group LLC.
E.
AI -101437
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 530
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $140,085.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $140,085.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
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:
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)
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