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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 1:30 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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.
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| A. Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2027 Budget. 1. Discussion, Consideration, and Action on changes to the 2027 budget, if any. 2. Adoption of the 2027Annual Budget. 3. Approval of the Compensation Plan Classified Position List, Compensation Plan and the Grade and Step Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2027 B. Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2026 Tax Rate. Approval of an Order setting the 2026 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1123 per $100 property tax valuation. Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Rate of $0.0508 and a Debt Service Rate of $0.0615 per $100 property tax valuation. |
B.
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1. Requesting approval for entering into a Soil Depository Agreement with Richard Rembao in reference to the Joint Flood Control Project with WCDD #1. Subject to final legal review.
2. Requesting approval for entering into a Soil Depository Agreement with Mario & Dianne Rembao in reference to the Joint Flood Control Project with WCDD #1. Subject to final legal review.
2. Requesting approval for entering into a Soil Depository Agreement with Mario & Dianne Rembao in reference to the Joint Flood Control Project with WCDD #1. Subject to final legal review.
C.
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HCDD1 Complex & M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05. Project Manager B2Z Engineering PO649184
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 Retainage in the amount of $290,303.71 and $5,328.34 in interest from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05. Project Manager B2Z Engineering PO649184
North Main Drain Phase 2 TDEM - Budget 204
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $67,799.68 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 and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05. Project Manager B2Z Engineering PO649184
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 Retainage in the amount of $290,303.71 and $5,328.34 in interest from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05. Project Manager B2Z Engineering PO649184
North Main Drain Phase 2 TDEM - Budget 204
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $67,799.68 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.
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 33 to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) & Construction Management (CM) services in the total amount of $402,412.48 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25, for "South Lateral Drain Phase II (from McColl Rd to San Juan Rd) - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34 (Subject to final legal review)
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Panchitas Outfall - Budget 706
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $128,057.40 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. 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. 8 in the amount of $163,502.81 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-036-07-22. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#651335
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $75,701.25 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $128,057.40 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. 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. 8 in the amount of $163,502.81 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-036-07-22. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#651335
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $75,701.25 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
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