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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 14, 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 -103075
Proclamation recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
B.
AI -103073
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District # 1 and the City of Alamo as it relates to the Duranta Street Improvement Project, pending legal review.
C.
AI -103072
Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the Bentsen Palm Drive Drainage Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution.
D.
AI -103010
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Service Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the project, ''Completion of Task (2.2 & 2.3) Drainage System Characterization of the Texas Water Development Board Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Flood Protection Planning Category I''; Contract: C-HCDD1-26-009-04-14, as approved for negotiations on May 13, 2025 (AI-99386) (Subject to final legal review);
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,485,000.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-26-009-04-14, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the project, ''Completion of Task (2.2 & 2.3) Drainage System Characterization of the Texas Water Development Board Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Flood Protection Planning Category I'' (Subject to final legal review)
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,485,000.00, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-26-009-04-14, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the project, ''Completion of Task (2.2 & 2.3) Drainage System Characterization of the Texas Water Development Board Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Flood Protection Planning Category I'' (Subject to final legal review)
E.
AI -103076
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 29 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) & Construction Management (CM) in the total amount of $119,438.79 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC., for "North Main Drain Phase II - TDEM Project", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25 (Subject to final legal review).
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -103070
Panchitas Outfall - Budget 706
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $188,155.58 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
La Villa-Edcouch Elsa Phase 2 - Budget 708
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $91,279.02 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-036-07-22 La Villa Edcouch Elsa Phase 2. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#651335
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $61,335.00 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
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $37,977.75 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr. PE, CFM PO#650112
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $188,155.58 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
La Villa-Edcouch Elsa Phase 2 - Budget 708
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $91,279.02 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-036-07-22 La Villa Edcouch Elsa Phase 2. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#651335
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $61,335.00 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
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $37,977.75 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr. PE, CFM PO#650112
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -103056
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel B9-3, as it relates to the mile 6 outfalls Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review.
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