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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECEMBER 16, 2025 1:30 P.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 §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 -101832
Requesting approval to close out debt service fund 146–2016 bonds that were refunded. And to transfer its fund balance of $1,100,980.04 into the new 2025 bond service debt service accounts.
B.
AI -101798
1. Presentation of the firms responding to RFP No.HCDD1-25-004-09-24-ESZ "Title Company Services -Pool", for the purpose of acceptance as "Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors:
a. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.
b. Amigo Title Company
c. Valley Land Title Company, LTD
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on an as-needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects.
a. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.
b. Amigo Title Company
c. Valley Land Title Company, LTD
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on an as-needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101849
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 09, 2025, AI-101657, 7. B. (1)
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Mor-Wil, LLC, in the total amount of $2,929,257.78 for Base bid + Alternate 1 for the project ''East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10A'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-055-09-24-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, Melden & Hunt, Inc. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
3. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for 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 Board's approval, requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Mor-Wil, LLC, in the total amount of $2,929,257.78 for Base bid + Alternate 1 for the project ''East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10A'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-055-09-24-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, Melden & Hunt, Inc. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
3. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for 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.
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101836
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with S2 Engineering, PLLC for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the project ''PD Lateral Drain Extension 2 - 2023 Bond Project 15'' from the District's pre-approved "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on May 13, 2025 (AI-99341).
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with S2 Engineering, PLLC for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the project ''PD Lateral Drain Extension 2 - 2023 Bond Project 15'' from the District's pre-approved "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on May 13, 2025 (AI-99341).
B.
AI -101827
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the project, "San Juan Lateral Extension Phase II - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25", Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-068-12-16 and as approved for negotiations on 12/09/25, AI-101704. (subject to final legal review);
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $240,437.09 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-068-12-16, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "San Juan Lateral Extension Phase II - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25" (subject to final legal review);
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $240,437.09 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-068-12-16, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "San Juan Lateral Extension Phase II - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25" (subject to final legal review);
C.
AI -101812
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $73,944.54 from 3E Logistics of Texas pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17 Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649952
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $73,944.54 from 3E Logistics of Texas pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17 Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649952
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