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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 15, 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 -104686
Presentation of Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 Annual Tax Collections Report 2025-2026
B.
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1. Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
2. Approval and acceptance of the 2025 Financial Audit, 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Single Audit.
2. Approval and acceptance of the 2025 Financial Audit, 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Single Audit.
C.
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Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate for 2026 of .1123 for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
D.
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Discussion of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Proposed Budget for the 2027 Calendar Year.
E.
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Request approval of Resolution related to Safety Training and Wellness Initiatives for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. (Pending final legal review)
F.
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Possible action to approve an Engagement Agreement with Perez Law Firm, PLLC, (C-HCDD1-26-026A-09-15) in connection with professional legal services for condemnation and related matters on an as needed basis pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.057(d) and Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 2254. (Subject to final legal review)
G.
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Possible action to approve an Engagement Agreement with Caso Law Firm, PLLC dba CLF Enterprises, (C-HCDD1-26-026-09-15) in connection with professional legal services for condemnation and related matters on an as needed basis pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.057(d) and Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 2254. (Subject to final legal review)
H.
AI -104641
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, for "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt - South Mercedes Lateral Improvements Project Phase 3 GLO 2018 Disaster Funding [E-22-049]'' with approximate 70,935 CY; RFB No. HCDD1-26-025-09-15-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & project is still required
I.
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Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1, reflecting an increase of $52,856.92 and 95 additional construction calendar days for the project "North Main Drain Expansion - Phase II", Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-063-03-03, with Clore Equipment, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting Acceptance and approval of the donation deed from the City of Mercedes as it relates to a 3.094 acre tract of land, Lot 5 and Lot 6 of Bixby Subdivision.
B.
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1. Requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, in the total amount of $5,918,056.10 for the project ''South Lateral Drain Improvements Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34'', RFB No. HCDD1-26-019-07-21-MDB as recommended by Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers,Inc. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the 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 Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the 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
C.
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Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Sergio J. Valdez to (3) special commissioners, Ranjit Lidhar, Ryan C. Solis, and Victor E. Jara in the amount of $3,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel 19-8 Cause CCD-0913-G
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Sergio J. Valdez to (3) special commissioners, Ranjit Lidhar, Ryan C. Solis, and Victor E. Jara in the amount of $3,000.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Parcel 19-8 Cause CCD-0913-G
D.
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East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1097 in the amount of $17,265.60 from Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District No. 9 for 660 LF 18" PVC pipe installation 23 Extension Ditch. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM.
Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W - Budget 521
2. Payment approval of Invoice No.647349-Pump#2 Retainage in the amount of $29,714.30 from CB3 Consultants for Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-002-02-08. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO647349
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1097 in the amount of $17,265.60 from Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District No. 9 for 660 LF 18" PVC pipe installation 23 Extension Ditch. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM.
Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W - Budget 521
2. Payment approval of Invoice No.647349-Pump#2 Retainage in the amount of $29,714.30 from CB3 Consultants for Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-002-02-08. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO647349
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Mission McAllen Drain Phase - Budget 712
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $110,052.19 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#651749
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $27,832.32 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for payment in the amount of $109,611.04 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $110,052.19 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#651749
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $27,832.32 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for payment in the amount of $109,611.04 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460
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