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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 17, 2026 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 -102770
Approval of the 2026 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Investment Policy.
B.
AI -102692
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for the project ''Mayberry Rd to Glasscock Rd Phase II Drainage Improvements Project'', RFB No. HCDD1-26-008-04-08, including the re-advertisement of the project if no bids are received or rejected and project is still required.
C.
AI -102752
Requesting approval to accept bids to the most responsive and responsible bidder who meets or exceeds all bid specifications to SAMES McAllen Ford., for the "Purchase of (7) Pickup Trucks", RFB No. HCDD1-26-001-02-18-AG, with a total purchase amount of $394,617.00 for all the listed trucks below.
| QUANTITY | MODEL | COST |
| (2) | 2026 3/4 TON REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCK | $89,578.00 |
| (2) | 2026 1 TON 4DR CAB & CHASSIS 4X4 | $133,164.00 |
| (2) | 2026 1.5 TON EXT. CAB & CHASSIS DUALLY 4X4 | $118,550.00 |
| (1) | 2026 1 TON REG CAB & CHASSIS DUALLY 4X4 | $53,325.00 |
| TOTAL COST | $394,617.00 |
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -102775
Requesting approval for entering an Agreement for Possession and use with Gabriel Aguirre Lugo, as it pertains to our 2018 Bond Hidalgo Drain Project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
B.
AI -102764
Phase 1 Flood Control Segment 21 - Budget 521
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $100,980.00 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10 Phase 1 Flood Control Segment 21. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa PO#651664
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $100,980.00 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10 Phase 1 Flood Control Segment 21. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa PO#651664
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -102765
Panchitas Outfall -Budget 706
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $197,482.50 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30 Panchitas Outfall. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM. PO#651829
Pharr McAllen West - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $20,481.95 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#650877
West Main Drain III Extension- Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $247,354.92 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-058-11-06 West Main Drain III Extension. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650376
West Main Drain III Phase 1 - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $125,324.35 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain III Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460
PD Lateral Extension 4 - Budget 715
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $262,068.30 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 17 2025 RD in the amount of $80,304.39 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 17 2025.
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 21 2025 RD in the amount of $76,734.03 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 21 2025.
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 22 2025 RD in the amount of $71,887.93 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 22 2025.
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2326-2025 RD in the amount of $111,524.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Periods 23, 25, and 26 of 2026.
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $197,482.50 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30 Panchitas Outfall. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM. PO#651829
Pharr McAllen West - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $20,481.95 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#650877
West Main Drain III Extension- Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $247,354.92 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-058-11-06 West Main Drain III Extension. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650376
West Main Drain III Phase 1 - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $125,324.35 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain III Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460
PD Lateral Extension 4 - Budget 715
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $262,068.30 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 17 2025 RD in the amount of $80,304.39 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 17 2025.
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 21 2025 RD in the amount of $76,734.03 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 21 2025.
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 22 2025 RD in the amount of $71,887.93 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Period 22 2025.
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2326-2025 RD in the amount of $111,524.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 pertaining to work performed on Raymondville Drain for Pay Periods 23, 25, and 26 of 2026.
9.
Budget Amendments:
A.
AI -102774
Request approval of a Budget amendment to transfer funds from Fund 130, received from the city of McAllen into the Capital Projects Construction Fund (137) for the Mayberry and Glasscock Project.
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -102766
Requesting approval for entering an Agreement for Possession and use with Lien Yoder and Santo Rodriguez, as it pertains to our Mayberry & Glasscock Drainage Improvement Project, and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
B.
AI -102759
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to the Mayberry & Glasscock Drainage Improvement Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
2. Approval of payment and issuance of a manual check to Valley Land Title Co. for $41,400.00 upon execution of closing documents.
2. Approval of payment and issuance of a manual check to Valley Land Title Co. for $41,400.00 upon execution of closing documents.
11.
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)
12.
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
13.
Adjourn