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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 21, 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 §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 -104093
Requesting approval of the Inter local Agreement (ILA) between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the City of Mercedes as it relates to the South Mercedes Lateral Regional Detention Facility "RDF." Pending final legal review.
B.
AI -104107
Requesting approval of the Inter local Agreement (ILA) between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the City of La Villa regarding the East Lateral Southern Weir Project. Pending final legal review.
C.
AI -104078
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 2023 Bond Project 10 Weslaco North Lateral 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 -104095
Mile 6 Outfall - Budget 336
1. Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Arnoldo Cantu to (3) special commissioners, Krystal Garza Starowitz, Pilar V. Espinosa, Reynaldo Ortiz in the amount of $750.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel B7-6 for Cause CCD-0961-E Rene Moreno.
2. Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Patricia O'Cana Olivarez to Steven Edward Cruz, Dennis Ramirez, and Jose L Bravo in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel B7-4 Ermelinda Cabrera.
1. Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Arnoldo Cantu to (3) special commissioners, Krystal Garza Starowitz, Pilar V. Espinosa, Reynaldo Ortiz in the amount of $750.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel B7-6 for Cause CCD-0961-E Rene Moreno.
2. Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Patricia O'Cana Olivarez to Steven Edward Cruz, Dennis Ramirez, and Jose L Bravo in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel B7-4 Ermelinda Cabrera.
E.
AI -104089
TDEM North Main Drain - Budget 204
1. Approval of Application for Payment No.3 in the amount of $47,739.10 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
2. Approval of Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $55,024.52 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
1. Approval of Application for Payment No.3 in the amount of $47,739.10 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
2. Approval of Application for Payment No.4 in the amount of $55,024.52 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -104077
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for the project ''South Lateral Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34'', RFB No. HCDD1-26-019-07-21-MDB, including the re-advertisement of the project if no bids are received or rejected and project is still required.
B.
AI -104097
Anaquitas - Budget 508
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Rodolfo Gonzalez to (3) special commissioners, Jorge Munoz, Willie McAllen, and Michael De Leon in the amount of $1,250.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel 8-E4 Cause CCD-0963-A Danny Victor Longoria.
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Rodolfo Gonzalez to (3) special commissioners, Jorge Munoz, Willie McAllen, and Michael De Leon in the amount of $1,250.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel 8-E4 Cause CCD-0963-A Danny Victor Longoria.
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -104101
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 14-9, as it relates to the 2023 Bond Project No. 14 –West Main Drain Extension III Phase 5, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
B.
AI -104070
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-3, as it relates to the 2023 Bond Project No. 8–Ditch 1.9, 2, 4a La Villa Edcouch-Elsa (Delta Flood Mitigation), and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
C.
AI -104068
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-3, as it relates to the 2023 Bond Project No. 8A–Ditch 1.9, 2, 4a La Villa Edcouch-Elsa, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
D.
AI -104074
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-5, as it relates to the 2023 Bond Project No. 8–Ditch 1.9, 2, 4a La Villa Edcouch-Elsa (Delta Flood Mitigation), and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
E.
AI -104098
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $129,125.00 and 90 additional construction calendar days for the project "Panchitas Outfall Structure — 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 6", Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-037-09-03, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM
F.
AI -104091
Panchitas Outfall - Budget 706
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $193,050.00 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#651829
LJ Drain Nolana Expansion - Budget 726
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $139,505.56 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#6505552.
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $65,030.20 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $96,165.36 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $59,630.89 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $193,050.00 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM PO#651829
LJ Drain Nolana Expansion - Budget 726
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $139,505.56 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#6505552.
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $65,030.20 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $96,165.36 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $59,630.89 from Hidalgo County Precinct 2 pertaining to LJ Drain Nolana Expansion. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650555
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -104090
Approval of the following personnel action and Job Description, effective upon District Board of Director's approval:
| Action | Dept. / Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Reclassification | 006 | M&O 8 | Field Supervisor I | 13 | Safety Officer I | 10 |
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