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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 18, 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 -104371
1. Submission of the 2026 Water District Voter-Approval Tax Rate Worksheet (Form 50-858) for Developing Districts.
2. Discussion of the 2026 tax rates, Current Voter Approval Rate and the Current Year Election Tax Rate.
3. Discussion of the 2026 Planning Calendar.
4. Record a vote on the proposed 2026 Tax Rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.
2. Discussion of the 2026 tax rates, Current Voter Approval Rate and the Current Year Election Tax Rate.
3. Discussion of the 2026 Planning Calendar.
4. Record a vote on the proposed 2026 Tax Rate and schedule a public hearing if applicable.
B.
AI -104362
TDEM North Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 204
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $65,148.41 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $65,148.41 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180
C.
AI -104397
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services in the total amount of $62,179.48 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for "Various Drainage Crossings Improvements - Edinburg Stub Drainage Crossing - Melba Carter Drain Crossing & Mile 9 & 1015 (Subject to final legal review)
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -104343
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 6A as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program – Peñitas Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
B.
AI -104345
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 6B as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program – Peñitas Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
C.
AI -104346
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 6C as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program – Peñitas Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
D.
AI -104364
Hidalgo Drain Pct 2 Hike & Bike - Budget 513
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $1,350.00 from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Partial Construction Completion from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 Retainage in the amount of $156,169.70 and $1,442.43 in interest from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd - Budget 527
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $179,033.58 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-021-05-029. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#651203
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $1,350.00 from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Partial Construction Completion from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 Retainage in the amount of $156,169.70 and $1,442.43 in interest from RDH Site & Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905
Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd - Budget 527
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $179,033.58 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-021-05-029. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#651203
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -104368
Panchitas Outfall - Budget 706
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $89,100.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE. CFM PO#651829
Mission McAllen Drain Phase IV - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment NO. 6 in the amount of $91,848.27 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#651749
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $89,100.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE. CFM PO#651829
Mission McAllen Drain Phase IV - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment NO. 6 in the amount of $91,848.27 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#651749
9.
Budget Amendments:
A.
AI -104385
A. Requesting approval of budget amendments for the available balances in the Capital Project Funds as of December 31, 2025, as necessary to provide funding for the continued construction and completion of ongoing District projects.
1. Capital Project Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series in the amount of $ 420,842
2. Capital Project Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series in the amount of $ 5,968,516
3. Capital Project Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series in the amount of $ 3,551,994
4. Capital Project Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bd Series in the amount of $ 19,106,500
5. Capital Project Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series in the amount of $ 1,030,920
6. Capital Project Fund 137 - 2021 A Taxable Series in the amount of $ 45,516,531
7. Capital Project Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series in the amount of $ 17,471,746
8. Capital Project Fund 174 - 2025 Bond Series in the amount of $ 17,430,000
9. Capital Project Fund 175 - 2025 Taxable Series in the amount of $ 27,570,000
1. Capital Project Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series in the amount of $ 420,842
2. Capital Project Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series in the amount of $ 5,968,516
3. Capital Project Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series in the amount of $ 3,551,994
4. Capital Project Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bd Series in the amount of $ 19,106,500
5. Capital Project Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series in the amount of $ 1,030,920
6. Capital Project Fund 137 - 2021 A Taxable Series in the amount of $ 45,516,531
7. Capital Project Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series in the amount of $ 17,471,746
8. Capital Project Fund 174 - 2025 Bond Series in the amount of $ 17,430,000
9. Capital Project Fund 175 - 2025 Taxable Series in the amount of $ 27,570,000
B.
AI -104386
A. Requesting approval to close out Debt Service Fund 146–2016 bonds that were refunded. And to transfer its fund balance of $1,102,014 into the new 2025 Bond Service Debt Service accounts.
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