SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 24, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 24th day of June A.D., 2025, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Board of Directors of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNE 24, 2025 9:45 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 02m:46s)
No consent agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
On motion by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT.4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu noted for the record that Commissioners Fuentes and Villarreal were not present, either in person or via video conference, and therefore there were no conflicts regarding the approval.
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -99740
Utility Permit
AEP Texas, Inc., in coordination with Chain Electric Company, proposes the installation of an overhead electric transmission line consisting of a 121-foot span of six bare alluminum 556 MCM conductors and one bare aluminum #4/0 conductor. The proposed installation will be located on the west side of the intersection of FM 493 and Mile 4 North in Donna, Texas and will span across HCDD1's Chaparral Drain.
AEP Texas, Inc., in coordination with Chain Electric Company, proposes the installation of an overhead electric transmission line consisting of a 121-foot span of six bare alluminum 556 MCM conductors and one bare aluminum #4/0 conductor. The proposed installation will be located on the west side of the intersection of FM 493 and Mile 4 North in Donna, Texas and will span across HCDD1's Chaparral Drain.
Attachments:
B.
AI -99804
Utility Permit
RND Developers, LLC and Triple G Construction Services, LLC propose to install an 8-inch PVC DR-18 C-900 (250 PSI) water line along the common property line of Lot 1, Block 25, Steele & Pershing Subdivision, and Lot 1, Block 13, A.J. McColl Subdivision, within the southern right-of-way of Anaya Road (80-foot ROW). The proposed installation will cross HCDD1’s Jackson Drain, identified as UID 0896 and UID 0904.
RND Developers, LLC and Triple G Construction Services, LLC propose to install an 8-inch PVC DR-18 C-900 (250 PSI) water line along the common property line of Lot 1, Block 25, Steele & Pershing Subdivision, and Lot 1, Block 13, A.J. McColl Subdivision, within the southern right-of-way of Anaya Road (80-foot ROW). The proposed installation will cross HCDD1’s Jackson Drain, identified as UID 0896 and UID 0904.
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99867
J-09 Drain - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8923 in the amount of $1,125.00 from Garza & Associates for June 2025 services. PO#650854
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50657 in the amount of $10,502.16 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Ditch 7 & Mile 12 North - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50650 in the amount of $15,044.53 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#643097
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50651 in the amount of $43,129.54 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50660 in the amount of $3,707.44 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
Main Floodwater GLO 15 -Budget 205
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50654 in the amount of $58,853.49 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
GLO 16 Urban Main Floodwater Channel - Budget 206
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50655 in the amount of $54,859.32 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8923 in the amount of $1,125.00 from Garza & Associates for June 2025 services. PO#650854
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50657 in the amount of $10,502.16 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Ditch 7 & Mile 12 North - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50650 in the amount of $15,044.53 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#643097
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50651 in the amount of $43,129.54 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50660 in the amount of $3,707.44 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
Main Floodwater GLO 15 -Budget 205
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50654 in the amount of $58,853.49 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
GLO 16 Urban Main Floodwater Channel - Budget 206
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50655 in the amount of $54,859.32 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99788
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $23,025.00 and an additional 40 construction calendar days for the project ''Anaquitas Drainage Improvements Project Phase 2 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 8'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-006-02-18, with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
Attachments:
B.
AI -99853
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.3, reflecting a decrease in the amount ($22,145.64) and additional 60 construction calendar days for the project ''Mile 10 N. & Baseline Rd Phase II -USIBWC Structure 139 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 20'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-014-06-13, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates and approved by Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
Attachments:
C.
AI -99870
Anaquitas - Budget 508
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8792 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Garza & Associates for February 2025 services. PO#650352
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8925 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Garza & Associates for May 2025 services. PO#650742
Mayberry & Glasscock Drain - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8937 in the amount of $2,250.00 from Garza & Associates for June 2025 services. PO#650525
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50659 in the amount of $3,586.00 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#646550 WA#9
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50664 in the amount of $10,978.57 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8792 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Garza & Associates for February 2025 services. PO#650352
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8925 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Garza & Associates for May 2025 services. PO#650742
Mayberry & Glasscock Drain - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8937 in the amount of $2,250.00 from Garza & Associates for June 2025 services. PO#650525
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50659 in the amount of $3,586.00 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#646550 WA#9
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50664 in the amount of $10,978.57 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99809
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project ''Alternate Rado Drain -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11", (C-HCDD1-23-065-10-31), with L&G Consulting Engineers, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 16, 2026, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -99812
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "West Main Drain III Extension - Phase 1 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", (C-HCDD1-23-067-10-31), with L&G Engineers Inc, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of February 28, 2026, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
C.
AI -99857
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $36,800.00 and an additional 30 construction calendar days for the project ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 3 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, SAMES, Inc. and approved by Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM.
Attachments:
D.
AI -99872
South Main Drain - Budget 703
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN77825 in the amount of $1,202.25 from Terracon for April 15, 16 and 18, 2025 services. PO#649182 WA#2
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN92417 in the amount of $619.50 from Terracon for April 25 services. PO#649182 WA#2
West Main Drain - Budget 714
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN92436 in the amount of $830.20 from Terracon for April 2025 services. PO#650291 WA#4
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50656 in the amount of $7,744.75 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#648592 WA#1
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50663 in the amount of $6,066.11 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50662 in the amount of $3,077.24 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN77825 in the amount of $1,202.25 from Terracon for April 15, 16 and 18, 2025 services. PO#649182 WA#2
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN92417 in the amount of $619.50 from Terracon for April 25 services. PO#649182 WA#2
West Main Drain - Budget 714
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. TN92436 in the amount of $830.20 from Terracon for April 2025 services. PO#650291 WA#4
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50656 in the amount of $7,744.75 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#648592 WA#1
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50663 in the amount of $6,066.11 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50662 in the amount of $3,077.24 from B2Z Engineering for May 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 24th day of June, 2025
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on June 24, 2025.
Signed this 27th day of June 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 24th day of June, 2025
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on June 24, 2025.
Signed this 27th day of June 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy