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Morning.
Good Morning.
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(gavel slams)
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This meeting of Texas Water Development Board is
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hereby called to order.
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The time is 9:31 a.m.
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For the record my name is Peter Lake
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And with me today at the dais are Kathleen Jackson
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and Brooke Paup.
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Before we dive into our agenda,
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a couple of quick announcements.
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One, if you would like to address the Board
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at any point during the meeting,
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please make sure to sign in at the desk
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outside this door.
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We also have an overflow room if that's needed.
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I think we're in good shape right now.
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But that's also available.
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And also want to acknowledge our friends
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from Capital staff especially who are here.
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Especially Katherine Thigpen, from Senator Perry's office.
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Davon Jacklyn from the Lieutenant Governor's office,
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and all the other staff that have joined us today.
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With that, Todd, let's kick off the first item.
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Discussion regarding outreach efforts and activities
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by the Board.
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Director Jackson.
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Well thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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Since our last meeting, I traveled
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to the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
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We appreciate them hosting our water conservation,
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our water loss audit workshop.
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So important to have that opportunity to talk
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with folks who are boots on the ground,
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who are not only kinda counting their water loss
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but looking at management strategies to reduce those.
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So, always good to have that opportunity
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to get their thoughts and ideas.
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Also met with Tarrant Regional Water District
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and did the helicopter tour of the integrated pipeline.
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Of course we're a proud sponsor of that project.
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A proud partner with Tarrant Regional
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and the city of Dallas.
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It's a 150 mile pipeline to meet the water supply
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needs of about 1.5 million Texans.
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A huge project.
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And of course, as an engineer,
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it was so interesting to just see the project,
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and all the technology and the process that's
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moving forward to put this amazing project in place.
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One of the things that it features
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is a 108 inch diameter pipe,
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and what I'm told is the world's largest gate valve.
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It's 45 feet tall.
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The part that shows above the ground is actually,
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will be two stories tall.
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So it's about 15 feet wide and it weighs 110 tons.
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So, massive infrastructure to provide
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for water supply needs,
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and I think a real testament to that project.
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On the way back, I stopped at the Texas Farm Bureau in Waco
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and recorded a radio interview about
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our agricultural water conservation grants.
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We have up to $600,000 in funding
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that's available for farmers and producers,
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for enhancement to promote irrigation efficiency.
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And, of course, as a reminder the deadline
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for those applications is January the 16th.
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I also met with Russel Hamilton.
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He's Executive Director
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of the Texas Water Utilities Association.
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And it was great to learn more about the
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training opportunities they have.
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And of course the important role
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that water utility operators do in maintaining
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water quality and, of course, system operational integrity.
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Because we know it's two fold,
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it's not just about the steel and the iron,
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but it's also about the folks who are out there
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managing the process on a day-to-day basis.
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I also had the opportunity to visit with Brian Williams,
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who is the general manager
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of the San Patricio Municipal Water District.
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Of course they provide water to the industrial users,
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and there's tremendous growth
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that's going on in the Corpus area.
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Met with the mayor of San Juan, Mario Garza, and his staff.
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And it was great discussing economic development,
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and planning they're doing for future growth in the valley.
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Also, Sapda Mulki stopped by from
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Creedmore-Maha Water Supply Corporation,
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and they're moving forward proactively
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with water system improvements
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for Guadalupe, Hayes, and Travis County.
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It was great to talk with them about
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the benefits they're seeing in addition to the money
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that they're saving from working with the Board
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and doing the financing with us.
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Also spoke at the third annual Hill County,
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Hill Country Water Summit, in New Bronfulls.
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Enjoyed meeting with Representative Betterman
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and Representative Elect Aaron Sweener about
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the water challenges and opportunities in Central Texas.
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Heather Harwood stopped by, a long-term supporter
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of water development and planning for the future,
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and always wonderful to hear her thoughts and ideas.
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And just to kinda let everybody know, as a reminder,
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we're still accepting applications
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for the Texas Raincatcher Award through December 31st.
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This award recognizes excellence
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in the application of rain water harvesting systems.
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And, of course, you can learn more
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about that on our website.
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So you can nominate yourself or you can nominate a friend
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who's been out there doing impactful work
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in water conservation and rain water harvesting.
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There's no grass growing under your feet,
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Director Jackson.
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Incredible as always.
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Director Paup.
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She's our road warrior, so always in awe
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of what you can do in a few weeks.
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So, Happy Holidays y'all, it's so great
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to be back at the Capital.
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I feel so comfortable in this seat.
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This is pretty great.
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It's great to see so many Capitol staffers here.
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I know you're extremely busy right now.
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I can smell the session vibes in the air,
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so, thank you for taking time to come see our Board meeting.
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Mr. Chairman, since the last Board meeting,
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I met with Brazos River Authority in Glennellen
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for a tour of their gorgeous Lake Cordova Dam.
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I also traveled to Dallas where I met with Billy George
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with North Texas Municple Water District
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to give me a great tour of the East Fork Wetlands,
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which is a super innovative water re-use project.
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It's open to school children so I highly recommend
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any classes in Dallas, please seek out this great project.
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They do incredible tours, it's really beautiful.
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I capped off my DFW tour by participating
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on the Collin County Business Alliance's anniversary panel,
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where we discussed innovation in both
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public and private sectors and how we can get communities
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involved in infrastructure planning.
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And finally last week, I attended the State Bar's
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Legislative Law and Produre CLE.
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Gotta keep my license up.
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And I also had several great conversations
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with Lieutenant Governor staff, who are here,
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and Speaker Bonnin Elect, I believe that's what we call him,
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his new staff.
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So it's been a great month, thank you.
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Good deal.
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Since our last meeting I met with Joshua Stuckey
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from the Harris County Public Infrastructure
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Coordination department.
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He is the definition of boots on the ground in flood,
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a tremendous resource and knowledge base
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on flood planning and mitigation.
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Also met with Sarah Richards from the Mitchell Foundation,
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they're ramping up their water non-profit component
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to rate to coordinate with her and hear about
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what they're working on.
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Met with the Brazos River Authority,
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always great partners, also met with Tobah Hellerstein
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from the Texas Israeli Alliance.
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The Israelis are industry and really world leaders
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on water economics, water technologies,
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so always looking for opportunities to coordinate with them.
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Also met with Dr. Michael Weber from UT's Energy Institute
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to talk about water energy, water markets, energy markets,
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and how those all intertwine.
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Also met with Dr. Yaskovitch
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from the Heart Research Institute, another great mind
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working on water economics, value of water,
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and finally got the chance to sit down
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with Hope Wells and Steve Cosen from the San Antonio,
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from SAWS, and they are, in addition to working with SAWS,
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are obviously involved in TWCA, so great partners,
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also great brains and thought leaders in Texas water.
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There is no formal action required on this item.
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Todd, next item please.
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Consider approving the 86th Session
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Legislative Priorities Report.
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We have Kathleen Liggen here to present.
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Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
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Director Paup.
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My name is Kathleen Liggen for the record
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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This item is approval of the TWDB
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Legislative Priorities Report for the 86th
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Texas Legislative Session.
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Chapter 6 of the Texas water code requires that the Board
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make a biannual report to the governor and members
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of the legislature that includes a statement
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of the Board's activities and recommendations
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for necessary and desirable legislation.
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The process to develop these recommendations
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began all the way back in February of this year
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when many, many staff across the agency
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brainstorm ideas for making TWDB more efficient
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and effective at carrying out our mission.
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These ideas were refined during the agency's
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strategic planning process and development
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of our legislative appropriations request
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for the next biennium.
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So the resulting report for the Board's consideration today
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includes a recap of recent agency activities,
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six recommendations to the legislature,
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and summaries of five exceptional items
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that were included in our LAR
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that was submitted this summer.
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So the first of the six legislative recommendations
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is actually a set of several that are drawn directly
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from the state flood assessment, which is gonna be
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presented by Mindy on the next agenda item.
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But to summarize those, the general recommendation
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to the legislature is that the state should pursue
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proactive, state-wide flood mitigation by first
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developing foundational flood risk management policies
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and goals that will support three key pillars of investment.
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These are, one, improved and updated
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flood mapping and modeling,
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two, coordinated watershed base planning,
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and three, mitigation efforts such as policy enhancements,
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increased technical assistance and financial assistance
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for project implementation.
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So the second non-flood recommendation is that
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the legislature should recreate the strategic mapping
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account as a general revenue-dedicated account
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exempt from the funds consolidation process,
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and that the legislature should appropriate
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the unexpended balance for future biennia,
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and this would give us greater flexibility
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to leverage funds on our strap mat program,
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and that's for cost sharing of geospatial data
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acquisition projects such as as Lightar.
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The third recommendation is that the legislature
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should extend the deadline from House Bill 30
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from the 84th session, and that deadline
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is to identify and designate brackish groundwater
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production zones and certain brackish aquifers,
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and we're proposing that it be extended from 2022 to 2032,
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and this extension will allow us more time that we need
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to complete the studies of brackish groundwater,
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and that's an important new source of water
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for the state, and it also helps us reduce demand
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on freshwater resources.
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The fourth recommendation is that the legislature
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should enact statutory provisions to reflect changes
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in federal law regarding the Clean Water
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State Revolving Fund including a maximum loan
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term of up to 30 years,
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and this is just a statutory cleanup to get us in compliance
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with federal law.
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The fifth recommendation is that the legislature
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should enact statutory changes so that there's a single,
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consistent requirement for water conservation plans
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for all applicants for TWDB financial assistance,
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and this would ensure consistency for our borrowers,
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and it would imply the same requirements
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to both surface water and ground water
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for all of our programs, including SWIFT.
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Finally, the sixth recommendation is actually
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a three-part recommendation that would remove obsolete
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and duplicative statutory requirements.
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These include a water conservation study
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conducted jointly between the TWDB
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and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board,
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an annual meeting and joint report with
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the Department of Agriculture regarding Colonias,
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and then finally a report that evaluates
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best practices and water conservation plans.
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So that concludes my presentation.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this item, and I am available for any questions
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that you might have.
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Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to let you know that
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Ken Kramer is here and would like to address the Board
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on this item at the time you think is appropriate.
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Well, now is better than never.
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As good as any, I guess.
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Come on up, Ken.
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Thank you, Kathleen.
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the Board.
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Greetings from Earl, Austin County.
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It's quite wet out there, so you don't have to worry
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about the water problem in Austin County this morning.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak.
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I'm Ken Kramer, representing Lone Star Chapter
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of the Sierra Club, and I've had the opportunity
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to review the legislative priorities report
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on behalf of the Sierra Club, and I wanna say
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at the outset that the Sierra Club wants to go on record
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as supporting your legislative priorities report
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and the approval of that report.
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I think that you've identified the priorities
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in the proper ranking in terms of our issues
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to be addressed.
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That will be important to the Water Development Board
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in the state of Texas.
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I want to especially say, on behalf of Sierra Club,
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that we very much appreciate the science-based
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and data-driven recommendations and approach
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that your agency takes to water.
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I think that in this day and age, it's not always a given
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that we're gonna base water policy on science and data,
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and the fact that your agency takes that stance
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is very important to the state, and, I think,
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the future of wise water management in Texas.
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I have communicated to you individually,
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including to your Executive Administrator,
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a couple of observations
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about the water conservation recommendations.
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In general we are perfectly fine with those recommendations.
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We do want to be sure that in making any statutory changes
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in that regard, that we don't inadvertently
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undermintethe requirements for water conservation
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planning and review, and the reporting
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of that information to the public.
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Your agency is taking a number of steps
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to put data online, which we think is very important
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and very positive, but we wanna be sure that in doing so,
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we don't lose some of the robustness of the report
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that was the requirement on looking at
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best management practices.
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And that in the review of water conservation plans
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for funding requirements, that there is a very robust
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examination of those water conservation plans.
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The final thing I wanna say, which I communicated
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to each of you, is that as a member of
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the Water Conservation Advisory Council,
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which advises your agency and others on water conservation,
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we would very much like to see, in the future,
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maybe a little closer coordination in terms of
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the preparation of any water conservation recommendations
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that are in the priorities report,
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and our own recommendations from the council,
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so I think that's a matter of timing,
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that the council and maybe the Water Board Development
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staff need to address.
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We don't expect necessarily to be in lock step
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on our water conservation recommendations,
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but we do hope that we can have pretty good
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synchronicity between our recommendations
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as they relate to water conservation, because the more
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we have a united front, if you will,
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in terms of going to the legislature
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with recommendations, I think the more progress we'll make,
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so those are my comments.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak.
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Ken, as always, thank you for your contribution.
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I know you put a lot of time and thought into this,
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and I always wanna make sure we're engaged
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with not only the Sierra Club,
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but the Water Conservation Advisory Council, as well.
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Thank you.
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Thoughts, comments?
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Again, just wanna thank you for your comments,.
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And also I think from the work that the Lone Star
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Chapter has done when we were trying to get the message out
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for SWIFT, about the need to not only have
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conservation strategies in the regional water plans
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and the state water plan,
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but also to have Capitol associated with that.
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The Lone Star Chapter took the initiative
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and worked with us, and put together
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opportunities for communities to come in and actually learn
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about the SWIFT program, and that was sponsored
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by the Lone Star Chapter, so in my mind
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that was something that you're not just talking about,
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but you're actually doing and moving forward
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to get conservation, which I believe,
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and I feel like that people across the state believe,
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is an expectation, I mean, that you have to have both,
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you have to have development as well as conservation
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at the same time.
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The question that's always asked is
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how efficiently are you using the water and the resources
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that you already have, so a real credit, I think,
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to the Lone Star Chapter to the engagement that you had,
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not just offering your talent in terms of reviewing
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the recommendations, but also getting out there
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and rolling up your sleeves and kind of helping
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in the work effort, so thank you.
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Thank you, I appreciate that.
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And I also thank Director Jackson for reminding me that
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the meeting this morning was gonna be in the Capitol
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and not at the Bosa building.
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I would have been wandering around the capitol complex
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for quite a while trying to figure out,
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where is that meeting this morning.
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So thanks, thank you.
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Any other speakers on this side?
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No, Mr. Chairman.
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All right, any other questions/comments
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on the leg recommendations?
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Just the leg recommendations?
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Well, I would just like to thank our agency staff
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for all the work they've put into these recommendations.
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They represent months of work.
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A lot of effort goes into this.
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I know you said due to these first hand experience,
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it takes a ton of effort.
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I think that we have some really strong
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policy suggestions for the legislature to consider.
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Most of them deal with bulking up our mapping and data,
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and I think that's incredibly important,
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and I think it will resonate with members in the 86th.
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So thank you.
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Good deal.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairman, I move we approve the proposed,
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the 86th session Legislative Priorities Report
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as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor say aye.
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Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Next item please.
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Briefing and discussion
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on the 2018 State Flood Assessment.
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We have Dr. Mindy Conyers here to present,
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and Brian Zabcik from Environment Texas would like
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to address the Board at the appropriate time.
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Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
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and Director Paup.
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For the record, Mindy Conyers of
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the Executive Administrator's staff.
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No action is required for this item,
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which is simply the final briefing
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on the State Flood Assessment effort.
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Since I last appeared before you in early October,
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staff considered feedback received during the public review
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on the draft report.
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As you recall, we set out about a year ago
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to improve our understanding of flood risks and roles,
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the financial needs tied to flood mitigation,
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and how Texans envision the future of flood planning.
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We did not seek to fund specific strategies or projects.
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Instead, we embarked on a listening tour,
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and found that communities across the state
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had a lot to say.
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We sincerely appreciate the more than 1200 Texans
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who contributed their time and expertise
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to this effort through surveys, workshops, and meetings,
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and we did our best to compile what we learned from them
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into this final report.
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Stakeholders prioritized improved flood science
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and hazard mapping, combined with collaborative planning
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to better inform mitigation strategies
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in an effort to protect Texans from the next flood event.
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This final report reflects a consensus
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among the majority of respondents who consistently
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voiced a need for the state to support investment
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in these areas.
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The recommendation for a proactive approach to
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flood risk management and support of mapping,
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planning, and mitigation as described by Kathleen
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in the previous item is also included.
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Staff from across the agency contributed to this
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effort to deliver to you, the legislature,
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and all Texans the information that summarizes
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the need for and benefits of statewide flood planning
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and financial investment.
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That concludes my presentation
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on the State Flood Assessment, and I'd be happy
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to answer any questions.
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Thank you, Mindy.
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Would Brian like to address the Board at this time?
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Pass.
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Okay.
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Good deal.
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Very efficient.
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(crowd laughs)
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Questions, comments.
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I just wanna thank you for all the work,
478
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and you mentioned the consorted effort
479
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and the comprehensive effort as part of the
480
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flood assessment to go out and assess stakeholder input,
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which I think is so important at the beginning
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of any kind of initiative, to understand, if you will,
483
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the public's expectations from the beginning,
484
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and as you kind of move forward, to gauge that
485
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in terms of putting together the assessment report
486
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in terms of also planning what we need to do
487
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for the future and the fact that the outcome
488
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really addresses the science, which we talked about earlier,
489
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the better the data, the better the science,
490
00:22:24.290 --> 00:22:26.140 line:15%
the better the science, the better the policy,
491
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and how important it is to have that impartial third party
492
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which, in so many instances, in terms of water data,
493
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has traditionally been the Board,
494
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so having that, I think, in the forefront of what is
495
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being discussed within the assessment
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really kind of gives us the foresight to work on those tools
497
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which communities need to be able to assess the risk,
498
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so being able to not just look at a piece of paper
499
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with numbers on it, but actually having
500
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the data information available, elevation data,
501
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hydraulic modeling, and to put that into kind of a picture
502
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that communities can go in, run different scenarios,
503
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and see the different impacts, so that leadership
504
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can determine what level of risk they wanna mitigate to.
505
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So an important process moving forward,
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again the need to, as you mentioned,
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the three pillars, going in and updating the mapping
508
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and the modeling and the data, doing the planning,
509
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and then moving forward with the mitigation
510
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and the assistance, whether that is something structural
511
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or non-structural, but that engagement of the community
512
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and being able to do that, so a great work effort,
513
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I think something you and the whole agency
514
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have worked on very hard and something that
515
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we look forward moving forward to being able
516
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to implement and build on.
517
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So thanks Mindy, thanks for the work.
518
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Mindy, this is a big day for you.
519
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I cannot thank you enough.
520
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We are incredibly proud of this report
521
00:23:59.410 --> 00:24:02.680 line:15%
and we are thrilled that it is to to the Board,
522
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and it's done.
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00:24:04.350 --> 00:24:09.350 line:15%
And I know you're thrilled too, so thanks to Carla, Sam,
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Mindy, John, Kathleen, y'all have done incredible work
525
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in a very short time period,
526
00:24:15.470 --> 00:24:17.640 line:15%
because the scope of this report really changed
527
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after Hurricane Harvey hit.
528
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So kudos to y'all.
529
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I think that we provided the legislature and leadership
530
00:24:24.000 --> 00:24:26.670 line:15%
some great data to aid them as they discuss flood
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in the 86th legislature, and it's all because of y'all.
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So thank you very much.
533
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Tremendous work, and Carla, I know a lot of labor
534
00:24:38.500 --> 00:24:41.380 line:15%
went into this, but more importantly, tremendous job
535
00:24:42.320 --> 00:24:46.150 line:15%
putting together a comprehensive, very thorough
536
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product for both the legislature and the people of Texas.
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00:24:49.890 --> 00:24:52.680 line:15%
This is obviously a pressing issue.
538
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Tremendous job.
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There is no action required on this item.
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Many, many thanks.
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Next item, please.
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Briefing and discussion on the preliminary proposed
543
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structure and timeline for the 2019 prioritization cycle
544
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for the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas.
545
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We have Tom Entsminger here to present to the Board.
546
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Good morning Chairman Lake,
547
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Directors Jackson and Paup.
548
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I'm Tom Entsminger from the Executive Administrative staff.
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The purpose of this item is really just to announce
550
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the opening of the fifth prioritization cycle
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for the SWIFT program, with the excepting of
552
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abridged application starting today.
553
00:25:29.830 --> 00:25:32.170 line:15%
To date, over eight billion dollars has been committed
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through this program in support of recommended
555
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water management strategies, bringing new water
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supplies to Texas, and the action so far is summarized
557
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in a biannual report, the 2018 SWIFT biannual report,
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which I think is going online today.
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It's going to the legislature this month.
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Over all the EA anticipates recommending a very similar
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funding structure to what we saw
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in the previous cycle for SWIFT.
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It's going to include the low interest obligations
564
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with interest rate subsidies, deferred obligations,
565
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which allow the deferral of principal and interest,
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00:25:58.940 --> 00:26:00.960 line:15%
and Board participation, which allows the agency
567
00:26:00.960 --> 00:26:03.470 line:15%
to take a partial ownership stake in facilities
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00:26:03.470 --> 00:26:05.670 line:15%
with additional capacity being built in anticipation
569
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of future demand.
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And in combination with those we would like,
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he's going to recommend continuing
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to offer multi-year commitments, but to limit
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the number of years in the multiyear schedule to five,
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including that first year closing.
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Those recommendations are not up for your approval today.
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They will actually come back at the time that the
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prioritized list of projects comes for your consideration.
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Last year that happened in April.
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We're looking at spring again for that.
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That timeline, looking forward, begins with the solicitation
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of abridged application starting today,
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immediately after the Board meeting.
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February 1st would be the due date for those
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00:26:37.380 --> 00:26:40.040 line:15%
abridged applications, and so that's a Friday.
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In the spring, we would have you consider
586
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the prioritization and establishing the final funding
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structures and interest rate subsidies,
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and that's also when the invitations are extended for
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entities to submit their complete applications
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for financial assistance.
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In the summer, those complete applications will be submitted
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and reviewed, and they'll be coming back to the Board
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for considering commitments.
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In the fall we would have our bond sale,
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the SWIFT bond sale, and in winter
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the political subdivisions would be closing
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on their individual obligations.
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That concludes my summary.
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I'm happy to take any questions you might have.
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Thank you, Tom.
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Questions, comments?
602
00:27:13.940 --> 00:27:15.857 line:15%
Well, what a great program.
603
00:27:16.801 --> 00:27:18.780 line:15%
You know, we've committed over eight billion dollars,
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in SWIFT financing and produced about 1.5 million
605
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acre feet of water supply, and I think the intent
606
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of the legislature, when we started, was to incentivize
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communities to move forward with big water supply projects,
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also to help small communities to promote
609
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water conservation.
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I think we've seen that in the diversity of the projects
611
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that are moving forward, and I think the intent
612
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continues to be to draw, if you will,
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that new investment and to utilize SWIFT as a tool
614
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to be able to do that, and to me that sends this
615
00:27:54.270 --> 00:27:58.380 line:15%
economic development message from Texas that yes,
616
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we've identified through our water planning process
617
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that there are needs, and we've got a program in place
618
00:28:04.270 --> 00:28:07.720 line:15%
in order to meet that needs, and local community leadership
619
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is taking the bull by the horns
620
00:28:09.800 --> 00:28:11.300 line:15%
and moving the projects forward.
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00:28:11.300 --> 00:28:14.830 line:15%
So, very exciting, look forward to seeing
622
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what new projects come in,
623
00:28:16.160 --> 00:28:18.960 line:15%
and also working with communities who have a commitment
624
00:28:18.960 --> 00:28:21.470 line:15%
with the Board and are working on those water supply
625
00:28:21.470 --> 00:28:23.780 line:15%
projects that they've already committed to.
626
00:28:23.780 --> 00:28:27.380 line:15%
So a great program, and thank you for the work,
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thank you for the work that the staff is doing,
628
00:28:29.100 --> 00:28:31.900 line:15%
and look forward to, again, seeing new projects
629
00:28:31.900 --> 00:28:33.850 line:15%
moving forward and supporting the projects
630
00:28:33.850 --> 00:28:36.527 line:15%
that are already kind of in the queue.
631
00:28:37.573 --> 00:28:38.406 line:15%
Director Paup.
632
00:28:38.406 --> 00:28:40.920 line:15%
Well, this will be my first full SWIFT cycle
633
00:28:40.920 --> 00:28:43.960 line:15%
as a Board member, so I'm really excited to see this from
634
00:28:43.960 --> 00:28:48.440 line:15%
point A to point Z, I guess, and I'm excited to see
635
00:28:48.440 --> 00:28:49.730 line:15%
which projects come in the door,
636
00:28:49.730 --> 00:28:54.100 line:15%
and which communities are ready and willing to come see us,
637
00:28:54.100 --> 00:28:54.933 line:15%
so thank you.
638
00:28:55.940 --> 00:28:58.490 line:15%
Yeah, we've used point A and point Z in the math.
639
00:28:59.620 --> 00:29:00.770 line:15%
That's actually on the spreadsheet.
640
00:29:00.770 --> 00:29:01.603 line:15%
Yeah.
641
00:29:02.630 --> 00:29:04.163 line:15%
One of your many spreadsheets.
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00:29:06.344 --> 00:29:07.177 line:15%
Hey.
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00:29:08.150 --> 00:29:11.020 line:15%
They have, as my counterpart said, SWIFT has been
644
00:29:11.020 --> 00:29:14.340 line:15%
a tremendous success, a lot of staff work goes into it.
645
00:29:14.340 --> 00:29:19.340 line:15%
It's a year-round process, and finance WSI as soon as
646
00:29:21.050 --> 00:29:26.050 line:15%
the last round's finished, maybe there's a day or two,
647
00:29:26.320 --> 00:29:28.790 line:15%
maybe a weekend, until the next round starts,
648
00:29:28.790 --> 00:29:31.330 line:15%
so it truly is a year-round process,
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00:29:31.330 --> 00:29:34.470 line:15%
and has done a tremendous job, not only incentivizing
650
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communities around the state to build
651
00:29:36.330 --> 00:29:39.020 line:15%
the water infrastructure they need before they need it,
652
00:29:39.020 --> 00:29:42.970 line:15%
but to also participate in the state water planning process,
653
00:29:42.970 --> 00:29:45.680 line:15%
and that's a tremendous part of the incentive
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that SWIFT provides.
655
00:29:46.650 --> 00:29:51.650 line:15%
We've seen that materialize in the jump of almost 50%
656
00:29:53.180 --> 00:29:57.930 line:15%
from the 2012 state water plan to the 2017 state water plan.
657
00:29:57.930 --> 00:30:01.260 line:15%
That's a huge increase in participation from stakeholders
658
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around the state and the water planning process.
659
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I can't say enough about what a success it is.
660
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In its first four years, we've done over eight billion,
661
00:30:13.670 --> 00:30:15.440 line:15%
we've committed over eight billion, five and a half
662
00:30:15.440 --> 00:30:18.093 line:15%
billion of that is already out the door,
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00:30:19.000 --> 00:30:21.630 line:15%
actively building the infrastructure we need,
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in terms of the program's overall performance,
665
00:30:24.370 --> 00:30:27.920 line:15%
some metrics on that from a spreadsheet
666
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that finance did.
667
00:30:32.810 --> 00:30:36.810 line:15%
We have used less than 20% of the original balance
668
00:30:36.810 --> 00:30:40.480 line:15%
of the two billion dollars pulled from the rainy day fund
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when the program was established to finance over 30%
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of the projects identified in the state water plan.
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So in terms of return on investment, bang for your buck,
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any way you want to put it, that is a tremendously
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positive result for the state of Texas.
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Of course, SWIFT is a long-term program
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and as always the Board will actively manage it
676
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to balance current needs with the long-term
677
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financial integrity of the program.
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00:31:07.290 --> 00:31:11.810 line:15%
As we all know, there are a lot of moving pieces to SWIFT,
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and three of us, as well as staff, always watch
680
00:31:16.820 --> 00:31:20.020 line:15%
not only interest rates, but broad market conditions
681
00:31:20.020 --> 00:31:22.940 line:15%
macroeconomic conditions, to make sure we can find
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the right balance between current needs and long-term
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financial integrity of the program.
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Very excited to kick off the next round.
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There is no formal action required on this item.
686
00:31:34.770 --> 00:31:36.363 line:15%
Thank you very much, Tom.
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Next item please.
688
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Consider approving the sale, issuance, and delivery
689
00:31:41.990 --> 00:31:45.060 line:15%
of state of Texas water financial assistance bonds
690
00:31:45.060 --> 00:31:47.700 line:15%
in Economically Distressed Areas program.
691
00:31:47.700 --> 00:31:49.360 line:15%
The preliminary official statement,
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the notice of sale and bidding instructions,
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and authorization for the Executive Administrator,
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General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer,
695
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or development fund manager to act on behalf
696
00:31:59.610 --> 00:32:02.410 line:15%
of the Texas Water Development Board in the sale
697
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and delivery of such bonds.
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00:32:04.230 --> 00:32:06.523 line:15%
We have Georgia Sanchez here to present.
699
00:32:07.380 --> 00:32:09.630 line:15%
Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
700
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Director Paup.
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00:32:10.510 --> 00:32:14.190 line:15%
I'm Georgia Sanchez of the Executive Administrator staff.
702
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Last September, the Board approved the prioritization
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of Economically Distressed Areas Program, or EDAP,
704
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applicants and applications.
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00:32:23.190 --> 00:32:25.810 line:15%
In October the Board issued, authorized the
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Executive Administrator to begin work on a proposed
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general obligation bond sale to support
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these applications and the financial assistance,
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recognizing that just under 53.5 million and authorized,
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but an issue authority remained.
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We have coordinated with our financial advisor,
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Hilltop Securities, our bond counsel,
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Escamy and Ponnet, and our disclosure counsel, Bracewell,
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to provide you with a bond resolution,
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a preliminary official statement, anda notice of sale today.
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Should we receive approval for the bond sale
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and the related documents, we will seek approval
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from the bond review Board
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and from the legislative budget Board,
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post the preliminary statement in January,
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and hold a bond sale in February.
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As we mentioned when we received approval
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to begin this process in October,
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we are proposing to sell these bonds by a competitive
725
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rather than a negotiated sale.
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In a competitive sale, as you know,
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a notice of sale is released with certain parameters
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or bid specifications.
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The bid that contains the lowest interest cost
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is selected, and the firm that placed that winning bid
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purchases the entire series of bonds.
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A little bit of background information about why
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we have chosen to do this competitively
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rather than negotiated.
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Relative to other bond sales that we've done,
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this is a small sale for us at 53 million.
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This is a highly rated, well known state of Texas credit,
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and there are certain structural requirements
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in this bond sale, such as the level principal
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that we're proposing that lend themselves
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to competitive deal.
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Our schedule called for us to close on these bonds
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at the end of February, and we'll be ready to proceed
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with the EDAP closings in March, with your approval.
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Good deal.
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Thank you, Georgia.
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Questions, comments?
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00:34:25.880 --> 00:34:27.350 line:15%
An important program moving forward,
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00:34:27.350 --> 00:34:28.960 line:15%
and appreciate the work on putting together
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the structure for the bond sale.
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00:34:31.070 --> 00:34:32.610 line:15%
Thank you.
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Director Paup?
Thanks, Georgia.
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Yeah, very nice job.
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Is there a motion?
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Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the propsed resolution
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approving the issuance, sale, and delivery
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of state of Texas water financial assistance bonds,
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00:34:47.780 --> 00:34:50.060 line:15%
Economically Distressed Areas Program,
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in one or more series, the preliminary official statement,
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the notice of sale and bidding instructions,
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and an authorization for the Executive Administrator,
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General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer,
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or development fund manager to act on behalf
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of the Texas Water Development Board,
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and the sale and delivery of such bonds as recommended
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by the Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor say Aye.
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00:35:12.390 --> 00:35:13.223 line:15%
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Thanks, Georgia.
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Next item, please.
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Consider amending the 2017 state water plan
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to incorporate an amendment to the 2016 region L,
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regional water plan relating to a new recommended
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water management strategy project
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for the San Antonio Water System.
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We have Sarah Backhouse here to present.
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Good morning, Sarah.
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Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
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and Director Paup.
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For the record, I'm Sarah Backhouse
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The proposed amendment number three to the 2017
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state water plan incorporates a minor amendment
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to the 2016 region L regional water plan.
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00:35:49.310 --> 00:35:51.170 line:15%
The region L minor amendment was approved
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00:35:51.170 --> 00:35:53.780 line:15%
by the Board in June of this year.
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00:35:53.780 --> 00:35:56.000 line:15%
The amendment to the state water plan adds a new
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recommended water management strategy project
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for the San Antonio Water System to install
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00:36:01.150 --> 00:36:03.647 line:15%
advanced meter infrastructure, consisting of about
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500,000 advanced meters,
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00:36:06.350 --> 00:36:09.300 line:15%
as well as automatic leak detection sensors.
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00:36:09.300 --> 00:36:12.120 line:15%
The project is related to municipal water conservation
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strategies for both SAWS and San Antonio.
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The specific changes to the 2017 state water plan
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that will be required to incorporate this amendment
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are detailed in the attachment to your Board memo.
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00:36:23.090 --> 00:36:25.110 line:15%
The changes affect the total capitol cost
801
00:36:25.110 --> 00:36:27.640 line:15%
and also the number of water management strategy projects
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00:36:27.640 --> 00:36:28.473 line:15%
in the plan.
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00:36:29.500 --> 00:36:31.740 line:15%
The capitol cost of the plan will increase
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00:36:31.740 --> 00:36:35.490 line:15%
by aprpoximately 122.7 million, bringing the total
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00:36:35.490 --> 00:36:38.970 line:15%
capitol cost to 62.8 billion,
806
00:36:38.970 --> 00:36:42.060 line:15%
and the total number of projects will increase by one.
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Water management strategy volumes are not changed
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00:36:44.700 --> 00:36:46.880 line:15%
by this amendment; however, three water management
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00:36:46.880 --> 00:36:49.090 line:15%
strategies were renamed in order to relate
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00:36:49.090 --> 00:36:52.230 line:15%
the new project to the appropriate water user groups.
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00:36:52.230 --> 00:36:55.080 line:15%
Agency staff held a public hearing on December 3rd
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to receive public comments on their proposed amendment,
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and we did not receive any public comments at that hearing.
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We also had a written public comment period open
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00:37:03.080 --> 00:37:05.110 line:15%
from November 9th from December 3rd,
816
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and we did not receive any written comments, either.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this item, and this concludes my presentation.
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00:37:12.350 --> 00:37:14.050 line:15%
I'm happy to take any questions.
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00:37:14.050 --> 00:37:15.584 line:15%
Thank you.
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00:37:15.584 --> 00:37:16.960 line:15%
Questions, comments, Director Jackson.
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00:37:16.960 --> 00:37:18.250 line:15%
Well, it's always good to see an amendment
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00:37:18.250 --> 00:37:20.200 line:15%
that addresses municipal water conservation,
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00:37:20.200 --> 00:37:24.770 line:15%
and of course in this case it's a significant project,
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00:37:24.770 --> 00:37:28.350 line:15%
I mean 122 million is gonna provide half a million
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00:37:28.350 --> 00:37:32.440 line:15%
advanced meters, how important it is to know and measure
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00:37:32.440 --> 00:37:34.960 line:15%
what you have, because it enables you to move forward
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00:37:34.960 --> 00:37:39.640 line:15%
and better conserve the water that we know is so precious.
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00:37:39.640 --> 00:37:42.240 line:15%
I think it also speaks to the fact that our state
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00:37:42.240 --> 00:37:45.420 line:15%
water planning process is adaptive, so as things change,
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00:37:45.420 --> 00:37:48.070 line:15%
we're able to go in and, like this amendment process
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00:37:48.070 --> 00:37:51.120 line:15%
we're talking about today, change things to be adaptive
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00:37:51.120 --> 00:37:53.837 line:15%
as we move forward in the planning cycle,.
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00:37:56.540 --> 00:38:01.540 line:15%
A great project, and of course it's always good to see
835
00:38:01.550 --> 00:38:04.410 line:15%
communities engaged in the water planning process
836
00:38:04.410 --> 00:38:07.120 line:15%
and coming in and utilizing the process that we have
837
00:38:07.120 --> 00:38:09.703 line:15%
to continue to make the plan even better.
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00:38:09.703 --> 00:38:11.162 line:15%
So thank you.
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00:38:11.162 --> 00:38:12.495 line:15%
Director Paup.
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00:38:13.452 --> 00:38:14.890 line:15%
I appreciate your work and your team's work
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00:38:14.890 --> 00:38:17.980 line:15%
to get a project into the water plan
842
00:38:17.980 --> 00:38:19.970 line:15%
outside of the normal cycle.
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00:38:19.970 --> 00:38:22.080 line:15%
That's a great example of folks who may not
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00:38:22.080 --> 00:38:23.670 line:15%
be in the current water plan,
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00:38:23.670 --> 00:38:25.650 line:15%
you all do a fantastic job of making sure they can
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00:38:25.650 --> 00:38:27.490 line:15%
get a project into the water plan.
847
00:38:29.056 --> 00:38:30.337 line:15%
Is there a motion?
848
00:38:30.337 --> 00:38:34.120 line:15%
Chairman, I move we amend the 2017 state water plan
849
00:38:34.120 --> 00:38:37.740 line:15%
to incorporate an amendment to the 2016 regional L
850
00:38:37.740 --> 00:38:40.400 line:15%
regional water plan relating to a new recommended
851
00:38:40.400 --> 00:38:42.470 line:15%
water management strategy project
852
00:38:42.470 --> 00:38:44.350 line:15%
for the San Antonio Water System
853
00:38:44.350 --> 00:38:46.680 line:15%
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
854
00:38:46.680 --> 00:38:47.940 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
855
00:38:47.940 --> 00:38:49.116 line:15%
All in favor say Aye.
856
00:38:49.116 --> 00:38:49.949 line:15%
Aye.
857
00:38:49.949 --> 00:38:50.782 line:15%
Motion passes.
858
00:38:50.782 --> 00:38:51.830 line:15%
Next item, please.
859
00:38:51.830 --> 00:38:54.480 line:15%
Consider authorizing the publication of proposed
860
00:38:54.480 --> 00:38:57.400 line:15%
amendments to 31 Texas administrative code
861
00:38:57.400 --> 00:39:01.590 line:15%
chapters 371 and 375 related to financial assistance
862
00:39:01.590 --> 00:39:04.140 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
863
00:39:04.140 --> 00:39:05.960 line:15%
and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
864
00:39:05.960 --> 00:39:08.493 line:15%
We have Ashley Wanuma here to present.
865
00:39:09.360 --> 00:39:12.060 line:15%
Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
866
00:39:12.060 --> 00:39:13.040 line:15%
and Director Paup.
867
00:39:13.040 --> 00:39:14.530 line:15%
For the record, I am Ashley Wanuma
868
00:39:14.530 --> 00:39:16.410 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
869
00:39:16.410 --> 00:39:19.390 line:15%
Item number seven for your consideration today
870
00:39:19.390 --> 00:39:21.610 line:15%
is to consider authorizing the publication
871
00:39:21.610 --> 00:39:24.260 line:15%
of proposed rule amendments to the Water Development
872
00:39:24.260 --> 00:39:27.990 line:15%
Board Rules located in chapters 371 and 375
873
00:39:27.990 --> 00:39:29.980 line:15%
of the Texas administrative code,
874
00:39:29.980 --> 00:39:32.490 line:15%
which relate to the Drinking Water and Clean Water State
875
00:39:32.490 --> 00:39:34.650 line:15%
Revolving Fund programs.
876
00:39:34.650 --> 00:39:36.970 line:15%
This rule making is resulting from an effort
877
00:39:36.970 --> 00:39:40.020 line:15%
to provide clarifications to the agencies' procedures
878
00:39:40.020 --> 00:39:41.830 line:15%
around the drinking Water and clean water
879
00:39:41.830 --> 00:39:43.800 line:15%
financial assistance programs.
880
00:39:43.800 --> 00:39:46.990 line:15%
The proposed changes involve, one,
881
00:39:46.990 --> 00:39:49.710 line:15%
changing the time that we set interest rates for loans
882
00:39:49.710 --> 00:39:51.270 line:15%
to match the procedure for bonds,
883
00:39:51.270 --> 00:39:54.160 line:15%
and to allow greater flexibility for borrowers.
884
00:39:54.160 --> 00:39:56.620 line:15%
Number two, removing the requirement that bonds
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00:39:56.620 --> 00:39:59.010 line:15%
be redeemed in inverse order of maturity,
886
00:39:59.010 --> 00:40:00.770 line:15%
which will allow borrowers more options
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00:40:00.770 --> 00:40:02.400 line:15%
in paying back the debt.
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00:40:02.400 --> 00:40:04.750 line:15%
Three, ensuring that our rules include
889
00:40:04.750 --> 00:40:06.900 line:15%
the federal requirement that borrowers
890
00:40:06.900 --> 00:40:10.330 line:15%
establish a dedicated source of revenue for repayment.
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00:40:10.330 --> 00:40:12.860 line:15%
Number four, amending the state revolving fund
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00:40:12.860 --> 00:40:15.100 line:15%
final accounting rules to match the other
893
00:40:15.100 --> 00:40:17.330 line:15%
financial assistance programs.
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00:40:17.330 --> 00:40:20.020 line:15%
Five, clarifying that principal forgiveness
895
00:40:20.020 --> 00:40:21.410 line:15%
may be provided in accordance
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00:40:21.410 --> 00:40:23.600 line:15%
with the Federal Appropriations acts.
897
00:40:23.600 --> 00:40:27.020 line:15%
And six, simply correcting a heading of a subsection
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00:40:27.020 --> 00:40:28.750 line:15%
to clarify that the subsection applies
899
00:40:28.750 --> 00:40:32.040 line:15%
to what applicants are ineligible for assistance.
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00:40:32.040 --> 00:40:34.920 line:15%
We will have the standard 30 day comment period.
901
00:40:34.920 --> 00:40:36.820 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
902
00:40:36.820 --> 00:40:38.440 line:15%
approval of this item.
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00:40:38.440 --> 00:40:39.840 line:15%
This concludes my presentation,
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00:40:39.840 --> 00:40:43.110 line:15%
and I am available for any questions you may have.
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00:40:43.110 --> 00:40:43.943 line:15%
Thank you.
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00:40:43.943 --> 00:40:44.810 line:15%
Director Jackson?
907
00:40:44.810 --> 00:40:48.170 line:15%
Well, always good to see changes that streamline
908
00:40:48.170 --> 00:40:50.140 line:15%
the process, and also in this case,
909
00:40:50.140 --> 00:40:52.440 line:15%
as you mentioned, give borrowers more flexibility,
910
00:40:52.440 --> 00:40:53.273 line:15%
so thank you.
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00:40:54.520 --> 00:40:57.923 line:15%
Ashley, my favorite family feud fellow player.
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00:40:59.100 --> 00:41:02.410 line:15%
Thank you, General Counsel always does an incredible job.
913
00:41:02.410 --> 00:41:04.110 line:15%
I think these amendments will help provide
914
00:41:04.110 --> 00:41:06.560 line:15%
consistency throughout out our financial programs
915
00:41:06.560 --> 00:41:09.370 line:15%
and again give more flexibility to our borrowers,
916
00:41:09.370 --> 00:41:10.440 line:15%
so I really appreciate it.
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00:41:10.440 --> 00:41:11.553 line:15%
Thank you.
Thanks.
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00:41:12.550 --> 00:41:14.220 line:15%
Is there a motion?
919
00:41:14.220 --> 00:41:17.080 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we authorize the publication
920
00:41:17.080 --> 00:41:20.310 line:15%
of proposed amendments to 31 Texas administrative code
921
00:41:20.310 --> 00:41:24.850 line:15%
chapters 371 and 375 related to financial assistance
922
00:41:24.850 --> 00:41:27.230 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State revolving Fund
923
00:41:27.230 --> 00:41:29.260 line:15%
and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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00:41:29.260 --> 00:41:31.840 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
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00:41:31.840 --> 00:41:33.130 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
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00:41:33.130 --> 00:41:34.260 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
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00:41:34.260 --> 00:41:35.093 line:15%
Aye.
928
00:41:35.093 --> 00:41:35.926 line:15%
Motion passes.
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00:41:35.926 --> 00:41:36.759 line:15%
Thank you, Ashley.
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00:41:36.759 --> 00:41:37.634 line:15%
Next item, please.
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00:41:37.634 --> 00:41:39.830 line:15%
Consider approving material changes to contracts
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00:41:39.830 --> 00:41:42.380 line:15%
for goods and services in the contract and performance
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00:41:42.380 --> 00:41:46.020 line:15%
report for the 4th quarter of fiscal yeah 2018.
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00:41:46.020 --> 00:41:47.620 line:15%
David Carter is here to present.
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00:41:48.460 --> 00:41:50.620 line:15%
Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
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00:41:50.620 --> 00:41:51.453 line:15%
Director Paup.
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00:41:51.453 --> 00:41:53.370 line:15%
For the record, my name is David Carter.
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00:41:53.370 --> 00:41:55.717 line:15%
I'm a member of the Executive Administrator staff.
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00:41:55.717 --> 00:41:57.413 line:15%
The agenda item before you today is for
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00:41:57.413 --> 00:42:00.030 line:15%
your consideration of a report regarding material
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00:42:00.030 --> 00:42:01.810 line:15%
changes to contracts for goods and services
942
00:42:01.810 --> 00:42:05.360 line:15%
awarded under chapter 2155 of the Texas Government Code
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00:42:05.360 --> 00:42:09.180 line:15%
during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018,
944
00:42:09.180 --> 00:42:10.380 line:15%
and also for your consideration,
945
00:42:10.380 --> 00:42:13.410 line:15%
material encompassing performance and contract monitoring
946
00:42:13.410 --> 00:42:15.030 line:15%
for new contracts that were executed
947
00:42:15.030 --> 00:42:16.800 line:15%
during the fourth quarter.
948
00:42:16.800 --> 00:42:19.350 line:15%
Material changes included in attachment 1 of the report
949
00:42:19.350 --> 00:42:22.000 line:15%
are those that extend the length or postpone the completion
950
00:42:22.000 --> 00:42:24.390 line:15%
of the contract for six months or more
951
00:42:24.390 --> 00:42:26.680 line:15%
or increase the total consideration to be paid
952
00:42:26.680 --> 00:42:29.230 line:15%
under a contract by at least 10%.
953
00:42:29.230 --> 00:42:31.440 line:15%
The performance reporting included an attachment 2
954
00:42:31.440 --> 00:42:34.790 line:15%
of the report conforms with TWDB contracting policies
955
00:42:34.790 --> 00:42:36.240 line:15%
and associated rules.
956
00:42:36.240 --> 00:42:37.570 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
957
00:42:37.570 --> 00:42:38.770 line:15%
approval of this item.
958
00:42:38.770 --> 00:42:41.420 line:15%
I am available for any questions you may have.
959
00:42:41.420 --> 00:42:42.253 line:15%
Thank you, sir.
960
00:42:42.253 --> 00:42:44.470 line:15%
Questions, comments?
I'm good.
961
00:42:44.470 --> 00:42:46.010 line:15%
Director Paup?
962
00:42:46.010 --> 00:42:47.240 line:15%
Is there a motion?
963
00:42:47.240 --> 00:42:49.770 line:15%
Chairman, I move we approve material changes to contracts
964
00:42:49.770 --> 00:42:52.580 line:15%
for goods and services executed during the fourth quarter
965
00:42:52.580 --> 00:42:56.670 line:15%
of fiscal year 2018 in the contract and performance report
966
00:42:56.670 --> 00:42:59.680 line:15%
for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018,
967
00:42:59.680 --> 00:43:01.590 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
968
00:43:01.590 --> 00:43:03.000 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
969
00:43:03.000 --> 00:43:04.209 line:15%
All in favor, say aye.
970
00:43:04.209 --> 00:43:05.042 line:15%
Aye.
971
00:43:05.042 --> 00:43:05.875 line:15%
Motion passes.
Thank you.
972
00:43:05.875 --> 00:43:06.708 line:15%
Thank you, sir.
973
00:43:06.708 --> 00:43:07.570 line:15%
Next item, please.
974
00:43:07.570 --> 00:43:10.260 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the city of Arlington
975
00:43:10.260 --> 00:43:12.733 line:15%
for financing from the Drink Water State Revolving Fund
976
00:43:12.733 --> 00:43:15.000 line:15%
to plan and design a construction of
977
00:43:15.000 --> 00:43:17.560 line:15%
water treatment plant improvements.
978
00:43:17.560 --> 00:43:19.663 line:15%
We have Luis Farias here to present.
979
00:43:20.560 --> 00:43:22.360 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
980
00:43:22.360 --> 00:43:23.193 line:15%
Director Paup.
981
00:43:23.193 --> 00:43:24.026 line:15%
For the record I am Luis Farias
982
00:43:24.026 --> 00:43:25.960 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
983
00:43:25.960 --> 00:43:27.980 line:15%
The city of Arlington is located in Tarrant County
984
00:43:27.980 --> 00:43:29.580 line:15%
as part of the mid-cities region
985
00:43:29.580 --> 00:43:32.600 line:15%
of the Dallas/Forth Worth/Arlington metropolitan area.
986
00:43:32.600 --> 00:43:33.857 line:15%
The city has a population of approximately
987
00:43:33.857 --> 00:43:38.310 line:15%
373,000 and serves over 102,000 water
988
00:43:38.310 --> 00:43:39.940 line:15%
and wastewater customers.
989
00:43:39.940 --> 00:43:43.270 line:15%
The city has been experiencing some hydraulic limitations
990
00:43:43.270 --> 00:43:45.660 line:15%
at its Pierce Burch Water Treatment Plant
991
00:43:45.660 --> 00:43:47.600 line:15%
and is also in need of operational and structural
992
00:43:47.600 --> 00:43:51.110 line:15%
improvements to its clear wells and pump stations.
993
00:43:51.110 --> 00:43:53.950 line:15%
The city is requesting $79.5 million
994
00:43:53.950 --> 00:43:55.880 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program
995
00:43:55.880 --> 00:43:59.790 line:15%
to construct tew new million gallon clear wells,
996
00:43:59.790 --> 00:44:01.730 line:15%
demolish three existing clear wells.
997
00:44:01.730 --> 00:44:03.720 line:15%
Other improvements include the installation
998
00:44:03.720 --> 00:44:06.230 line:15%
of a new chlorine contact tank,
999
00:44:06.230 --> 00:44:09.100 line:15%
construction of a new pump station
1000
00:44:09.100 --> 00:44:12.030 line:15%
at the water treatment plant to serve the lower and upper
1001
00:44:12.030 --> 00:44:14.620 line:15%
pressure plains of their distribution system.
1002
00:44:14.620 --> 00:44:16.700 line:15%
The new pump stations will replace the existing
1003
00:44:16.700 --> 00:44:18.940 line:15%
high service pumps at the water treatment plant
1004
00:44:18.940 --> 00:44:22.270 line:15%
and the existing Charles F. Anderson Jr. Pump Station.
1005
00:44:22.270 --> 00:44:26.090 line:15%
This pump station will include six vertical turbine pumps.
1006
00:44:26.090 --> 00:44:28.900 line:15%
The proposed project will allow the city to operate
1007
00:44:28.900 --> 00:44:30.960 line:15%
its water treatment plant more efficiently,
1008
00:44:30.960 --> 00:44:33.750 line:15%
and provide adequate water within its upper and lower
1009
00:44:33.750 --> 00:44:37.010 line:15%
pressure plains for its customers.
1010
00:44:37.010 --> 00:44:38.930 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
1011
00:44:38.930 --> 00:44:41.440 line:15%
of this request, and this concludes my presentation.
1012
00:44:41.440 --> 00:44:43.570 line:15%
I'd be happy to answer any questions.
1013
00:44:43.570 --> 00:44:44.656 line:15%
Thank you, Luis.
1014
00:44:44.656 --> 00:44:45.770 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1015
00:44:45.770 --> 00:44:49.880 line:15%
Of course, the city of Arlington has been a long time
1016
00:44:49.880 --> 00:44:53.930 line:15%
customer of the Board, and it's wonderful to see
1017
00:44:53.930 --> 00:44:57.000 line:15%
their proactive investment, going in and working
1018
00:44:57.000 --> 00:45:00.510 line:15%
on something that's going to enhance efficiency,
1019
00:45:00.510 --> 00:45:02.300 line:15%
that they're gonna take advantage of building it
1020
00:45:02.300 --> 00:45:05.440 line:15%
with today's dollars, and utilizing the resources
1021
00:45:05.440 --> 00:45:10.040 line:15%
of the Board, and we kind of keep up with when
1022
00:45:10.040 --> 00:45:12.048 line:15%
the applications are submitted,
1023
00:45:12.048 --> 00:45:16.430 line:15%
so this is a sizable project, it's 79 and a half
1024
00:45:16.430 --> 00:45:18.023 line:15%
million dollars in financing.
1025
00:45:19.260 --> 00:45:21.230 line:15%
Their application was submitted the first part
1026
00:45:21.230 --> 00:45:23.870 line:15%
of September and so here we are three months later
1027
00:45:23.870 --> 00:45:27.030 line:15%
with a sizable project, with all of their financing,
1028
00:45:27.030 --> 00:45:29.220 line:15%
with all of their scoping together with their engineering
1029
00:45:29.220 --> 00:45:30.500 line:15%
and being able to move forward,
1030
00:45:30.500 --> 00:45:32.740 line:15%
so I think that's tremendous response
1031
00:45:32.740 --> 00:45:36.060 line:15%
on behalf of the staff and speaks as a testament
1032
00:45:36.060 --> 00:45:39.010 line:15%
to the Board in terms of being able to move
1033
00:45:39.010 --> 00:45:41.800 line:15%
impactful projects forward, and then the community,
1034
00:45:41.800 --> 00:45:44.710 line:15%
which is something that you probably will point out,
1035
00:45:44.710 --> 00:45:46.580 line:15%
I mean, they're going to save nine million dollars.
1036
00:45:46.580 --> 00:45:47.413 line:15%
Yes ma'am.
1037
00:45:47.413 --> 00:45:49.150 line:15%
Versus coming to us, versus going to the open market,
1038
00:45:49.150 --> 00:45:52.750 line:15%
so a great project, and I think just a great demonstration
1039
00:45:52.750 --> 00:45:55.047 line:15%
of communities that are utilizing the resources
1040
00:45:55.047 --> 00:45:57.920 line:15%
of the Board to build with today's dollars,
1041
00:45:57.920 --> 00:46:00.920 line:15%
enhance efficiently, and do things proactively.
1042
00:46:00.920 --> 00:46:01.753 line:15%
Yes ma'am.
1043
00:46:02.633 --> 00:46:03.880 line:15%
Director Paup?
1044
00:46:03.880 --> 00:46:05.570 line:15%
The city of Arlington is a high growth city
1045
00:46:05.570 --> 00:46:09.070 line:15%
that's really pushing their water systems' capabilities.
1046
00:46:09.070 --> 00:46:11.290 line:15%
I think this project will help modernize
1047
00:46:11.290 --> 00:46:13.170 line:15%
and alleviate the strain on their system,
1048
00:46:13.170 --> 00:46:16.120 line:15%
so I'm glad that we got it done in three months.
1049
00:46:16.120 --> 00:46:17.070 line:15%
Thank you.
Sure.
1050
00:46:18.130 --> 00:46:19.690 line:15%
Yeah, great project, and the city of Arlington
1051
00:46:19.690 --> 00:46:21.440 line:15%
does a tremendous job.
They do.
1052
00:46:21.440 --> 00:46:23.664 line:15%
They're definitely--
They're on top of it.
1053
00:46:23.664 --> 00:46:24.497 line:15%
Yeah.
1054
00:46:24.497 --> 00:46:25.920 line:15%
They're definitely leaders in the state.
1055
00:46:25.920 --> 00:46:27.760 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1056
00:46:27.760 --> 00:46:30.390 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1057
00:46:30.390 --> 00:46:32.510 line:15%
providing the city of Arlington with financing
1058
00:46:32.510 --> 00:46:35.070 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
1059
00:46:35.070 --> 00:46:36.780 line:15%
for planning, design, and construction
1060
00:46:36.780 --> 00:46:38.950 line:15%
of water treatment plant improvements
1061
00:46:38.950 --> 00:46:41.130 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
1062
00:46:41.130 --> 00:46:42.590 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1063
00:46:42.590 --> 00:46:43.939 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1064
00:46:43.939 --> 00:46:44.772 line:15%
Aye.
1065
00:46:44.772 --> 00:46:45.605 line:15%
Motion passes.
Thank you.
1066
00:46:45.605 --> 00:46:46.438 line:15%
Thank you, sir.
1067
00:46:46.438 --> 00:46:47.271 line:15%
Next item, please.
1068
00:46:47.271 --> 00:46:49.410 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the Beaver Creek
1069
00:46:49.410 --> 00:46:51.730 line:15%
Water Control and Improvement District number one
1070
00:46:51.730 --> 00:46:55.270 line:15%
for financing from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1071
00:46:55.270 --> 00:46:58.050 line:15%
for construction of a new water system project.
1072
00:46:58.050 --> 00:47:01.147 line:15%
We have Caaren Skrobarczyk here to present.
1073
00:47:01.147 --> 00:47:02.470 line:15%
Morning, Caaren.
Good morning Chairman Lake,
1074
00:47:02.470 --> 00:47:04.330 line:15%
Director Jackson, Director Paup.
1075
00:47:04.330 --> 00:47:06.320 line:15%
For the record, I'm Caaren Skrobarczyk
1076
00:47:06.320 --> 00:47:09.260 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
1077
00:47:09.260 --> 00:47:11.460 line:15%
Beaver Creek Water Control and Improvement
1078
00:47:11.460 --> 00:47:14.970 line:15%
District number one is located about 15 miles northwest
1079
00:47:14.970 --> 00:47:16.490 line:15%
of College Station.
1080
00:47:16.490 --> 00:47:20.140 line:15%
The district was created in 2008 to provide
1081
00:47:20.140 --> 00:47:22.800 line:15%
first-time centralized water supply system
1082
00:47:22.800 --> 00:47:27.800 line:15%
to a population of 937 residents in Burleson County.
1083
00:47:28.110 --> 00:47:30.640 line:15%
In 2011, the district received
1084
00:47:30.640 --> 00:47:34.390 line:15%
the Economically Distressed Areas Program funding
1085
00:47:34.390 --> 00:47:37.570 line:15%
for the planning part of the project,
1086
00:47:37.570 --> 00:47:42.420 line:15%
and then the Texas Department of Health Services
1087
00:47:42.420 --> 00:47:45.410 line:15%
issued a nuisance finding which qualifies the district
1088
00:47:45.410 --> 00:47:49.930 line:15%
to receive more than 50% grant funding.
1089
00:47:49.930 --> 00:47:53.610 line:15%
In 2014, the district completed the design phase
1090
00:47:53.610 --> 00:47:57.730 line:15%
of the project and TCEQ has approved those plans.
1091
00:47:57.730 --> 00:48:00.420 line:15%
The district is now requesting financial assistance
1092
00:48:00.420 --> 00:48:04.280 line:15%
to drill for construction of two deep water wells,
1093
00:48:04.280 --> 00:48:07.490 line:15%
groundwater treatment facilities, groundwater storage tanks
1094
00:48:07.490 --> 00:48:09.760 line:15%
and distribution system.
1095
00:48:09.760 --> 00:48:13.910 line:15%
Pursuant to the Board rules, the regional benchmark
1096
00:48:13.910 --> 00:48:17.890 line:15%
methodology is used to calculate the affordable
1097
00:48:17.890 --> 00:48:19.780 line:15%
EDAP loan component.
1098
00:48:19.780 --> 00:48:22.550 line:15%
This calculation resulted in an affordable
1099
00:48:22.550 --> 00:48:26.090 line:15%
loan component of $145,000.
1100
00:48:26.090 --> 00:48:29.710 line:15%
The district is requesting to fund the loan portion
1101
00:48:29.710 --> 00:48:34.093 line:15%
of the project with cash on hand rather than issuing debt.
1102
00:48:35.190 --> 00:48:37.430 line:15%
The EA recommends approval of the financial
1103
00:48:37.430 --> 00:48:41.023 line:15%
assistance request, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
1104
00:48:42.090 --> 00:48:43.553 line:15%
Thank you, Caaren.
1105
00:48:43.553 --> 00:48:44.790 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1106
00:48:44.790 --> 00:48:47.630 line:15%
Well, a service population of just over 900,
1107
00:48:47.630 --> 00:48:51.450 line:15%
so very much a small community, and a rural community,
1108
00:48:51.450 --> 00:48:54.890 line:15%
and very much in need of a first-time water supply,
1109
00:48:54.890 --> 00:48:56.950 line:15%
I think you mentioned that there was a water quality
1110
00:48:56.950 --> 00:49:01.950 line:15%
issue with actually bacteria contamination in private wells,
1111
00:49:02.020 --> 00:49:07.020 line:15%
so going to a central system that is gonna provide
1112
00:49:08.664 --> 00:49:11.750 line:15%
good quality groundwater will be very beneficial
1113
00:49:11.750 --> 00:49:15.310 line:15%
to these communities, and of course we had invested
1114
00:49:15.310 --> 00:49:18.820 line:15%
previously through the EDAP program in the planning
1115
00:49:18.820 --> 00:49:21.690 line:15%
and design, so I think kind of moving forward,
1116
00:49:21.690 --> 00:49:24.380 line:15%
this is, at least for now, the last traunch
1117
00:49:24.380 --> 00:49:28.050 line:15%
of EDAP funding that was a very important consideration,
1118
00:49:28.050 --> 00:49:31.420 line:15%
I think, in terms of what was already invested
1119
00:49:31.420 --> 00:49:34.610 line:15%
through the EDAP program and being able to take
1120
00:49:34.610 --> 00:49:36.980 line:15%
that investment and actually do and construct
1121
00:49:36.980 --> 00:49:38.180 line:15%
some of these projects,.
1122
00:49:39.160 --> 00:49:40.590 line:15%
It's good to see this project moving forward.
1123
00:49:40.590 --> 00:49:43.670 line:15%
I think it's gonna be something that is desperately
1124
00:49:43.670 --> 00:49:45.130 line:15%
needed by this small community,
1125
00:49:45.130 --> 00:49:46.710 line:15%
so thank you for working on it.
1126
00:49:46.710 --> 00:49:47.850 line:15%
Thank you.
1127
00:49:47.850 --> 00:49:48.683 line:15%
Director Paup.
1128
00:49:48.683 --> 00:49:51.330 line:15%
I'll echo what Kathleen has just said.
1129
00:49:51.330 --> 00:49:55.650 line:15%
It's a great example of our EDAP financial assistance
1130
00:49:55.650 --> 00:50:00.650 line:15%
program helping a really small community, 937 individuals.
1131
00:50:00.670 --> 00:50:02.380 line:15%
This project will finally rid
1132
00:50:02.380 --> 00:50:04.580 line:15%
this community of contaminated wells,
1133
00:50:04.580 --> 00:50:06.670 line:15%
and they'll have first-time water service.
1134
00:50:06.670 --> 00:50:08.800 line:15%
I mean, that's incredible.
1135
00:50:08.800 --> 00:50:10.500 line:15%
So thank you so much.
1136
00:50:10.500 --> 00:50:11.797 line:15%
Thank you.
1137
00:50:11.797 --> 00:50:12.960 line:15%
Indeed.
1138
00:50:12.960 --> 00:50:14.850 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1139
00:50:14.850 --> 00:50:17.040 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1140
00:50:17.040 --> 00:50:19.460 line:15%
providing the Beaver Creek Water Control and Improvement
1141
00:50:19.460 --> 00:50:21.590 line:15%
District number one with financing
1142
00:50:21.590 --> 00:50:24.040 line:15%
from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1143
00:50:24.040 --> 00:50:26.690 line:15%
for construction of a new water system project
1144
00:50:26.690 --> 00:50:29.120 line:15%
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
1145
00:50:29.120 --> 00:50:30.750 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1146
00:50:30.750 --> 00:50:31.882 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1147
00:50:31.882 --> 00:50:32.715 line:15%
Aye.
1148
00:50:32.715 --> 00:50:33.720 line:15%
Motion passes.
1149
00:50:33.720 --> 00:50:35.140 line:15%
Next item, please.
1150
00:50:35.140 --> 00:50:36.910 line:15%
Consider approving a request from
1151
00:50:36.910 --> 00:50:39.530 line:15%
The Moffat Water Supply Corporation for financing
1152
00:50:39.530 --> 00:50:42.020 line:15%
from the Texas Water Development Fund for planning
1153
00:50:42.020 --> 00:50:45.370 line:15%
acquisition, design, and construction of a water system
1154
00:50:45.370 --> 00:50:46.680 line:15%
improvement project.
1155
00:50:46.680 --> 00:50:49.940 line:15%
We have Caaren Skorbarczyk again here to present.
1156
00:50:49.940 --> 00:50:52.100 line:15%
Again, for the record, I'm Caaren Skrobarczyk
1157
00:50:52.100 --> 00:50:54.830 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
1158
00:50:54.830 --> 00:50:57.320 line:15%
Moffat Water Supply Corporation is located
1159
00:50:57.320 --> 00:51:00.030 line:15%
eight miles northwest of the city of Temple.
1160
00:51:00.030 --> 00:51:03.100 line:15%
The corporation provides water service
1161
00:51:03.100 --> 00:51:07.460 line:15%
to a population of about 4000 people in Bell County.
1162
00:51:07.460 --> 00:51:11.020 line:15%
The corporation needs to address water supply deficit
1163
00:51:11.020 --> 00:51:14.730 line:15%
projected for the year 2020, and also address
1164
00:51:14.730 --> 00:51:17.780 line:15%
the additional storage needs to meet the current
1165
00:51:17.780 --> 00:51:19.550 line:15%
and projected demands.
1166
00:51:19.550 --> 00:51:22.490 line:15%
The corporation is proposing to construct a new
1167
00:51:22.490 --> 00:51:24.930 line:15%
trinity aquifer groundwater well,
1168
00:51:24.930 --> 00:51:29.690 line:15%
a new 200,000 gallon elevated water storage tank
1169
00:51:29.690 --> 00:51:31.730 line:15%
and connections to the new facilities
1170
00:51:31.730 --> 00:51:34.100 line:15%
to their existing facilities.
1171
00:51:34.100 --> 00:51:37.140 line:15%
The EA recommends approval of the financial assistance.
1172
00:51:37.140 --> 00:51:39.270 line:15%
This concludes my presentation and I'm happy
1173
00:51:39.270 --> 00:51:41.590 line:15%
to answer any questions.
1174
00:51:41.590 --> 00:51:42.950 line:15%
Questions, comments.
1175
00:51:42.950 --> 00:51:45.000 line:15%
Again, I think another example of a community
1176
00:51:45.000 --> 00:51:47.820 line:15%
proactively moving forward to meet its future
1177
00:51:47.820 --> 00:51:52.820 line:15%
water supply needs, which you stated will occur in 2020,
1178
00:51:53.010 --> 00:51:55.420 line:15%
relatively small community of 4,000,
1179
00:51:55.420 --> 00:51:58.710 line:15%
all low interest financing, and, of course
1180
00:51:58.710 --> 00:52:00.290 line:15%
a taxable loan agreement, because they're
1181
00:52:00.290 --> 00:52:01.550 line:15%
a water supply corporation.
1182
00:52:01.550 --> 00:52:03.120 line:15%
But, again, I think just speaks
1183
00:52:03.120 --> 00:52:06.840 line:15%
to small communities stepping forward,
1184
00:52:06.840 --> 00:52:09.830 line:15%
looking at their assets, understanding that some of them
1185
00:52:09.830 --> 00:52:13.940 line:15%
are old and no longer efficient and needing
1186
00:52:13.940 --> 00:52:16.550 line:15%
to upgrade them to enhance efficiency and also
1187
00:52:16.550 --> 00:52:20.140 line:15%
ongoing reliability, so great to see, again,
1188
00:52:20.140 --> 00:52:22.190 line:15%
a relatively small community utilizing
1189
00:52:22.190 --> 00:52:24.630 line:15%
the resources of the Board, and appreciate your team
1190
00:52:24.630 --> 00:52:27.080 line:15%
working with them to make this project a reality.
1191
00:52:28.110 --> 00:52:29.210 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1192
00:52:30.250 --> 00:52:31.190 line:15%
Great project.
1193
00:52:31.190 --> 00:52:32.751 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1194
00:52:32.751 --> 00:52:35.270 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1195
00:52:35.270 --> 00:52:37.470 line:15%
providing the Moffat Water Supply Corporation
1196
00:52:37.470 --> 00:52:40.520 line:15%
with financing from the Texas Water Development Fund
1197
00:52:40.520 --> 00:52:43.380 line:15%
for planning, acquisition, design, and construction
1198
00:52:43.380 --> 00:52:46.250 line:15%
of a water system improvements project
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00:52:46.250 --> 00:52:48.400 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
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00:52:48.400 --> 00:52:49.800 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1201
00:52:49.800 --> 00:52:50.918 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1202
00:52:50.918 --> 00:52:51.751 line:15%
Aye.
1203
00:52:51.751 --> 00:52:53.054 line:15%
Motion passes.
Thank you.
1204
00:52:53.054 --> 00:52:53.887 line:15%
Thanks, Caaren.
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00:52:53.887 --> 00:52:54.760 line:15%
Next item, please.
1206
00:52:54.760 --> 00:52:58.010 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the city of Bevil Oaks
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for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1208
00:53:01.170 --> 00:53:02.960 line:15%
for planning, design, and construction
1209
00:53:02.960 --> 00:53:05.920 line:15%
of a Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery project.
1210
00:53:05.920 --> 00:53:07.870 line:15%
We have Nancy Richards here to present.
1211
00:53:08.830 --> 00:53:10.980 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
1212
00:53:10.980 --> 00:53:11.813 line:15%
Director Paup.
1213
00:53:11.813 --> 00:53:13.450 line:15%
For the record, my name is Nancy Richards
1214
00:53:13.450 --> 00:53:16.060 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
1215
00:53:16.060 --> 00:53:18.760 line:15%
The city of Bevil Oaks is located in Jefferson County
1216
00:53:18.760 --> 00:53:22.470 line:15%
approximately 13 miles northwest of the city of Beaumont.
1217
00:53:22.470 --> 00:53:24.740 line:15%
The city provides water and wastewater services
1218
00:53:24.740 --> 00:53:28.750 line:15%
to approximately 1,275 residents.
1219
00:53:28.750 --> 00:53:31.660 line:15%
On August 23rd, 2017, the governor issued
1220
00:53:31.660 --> 00:53:34.040 line:15%
a disaster declaration for Jefferson County
1221
00:53:34.040 --> 00:53:36.490 line:15%
in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey.
1222
00:53:36.490 --> 00:53:39.500 line:15%
The city received over five feet of rain during the storm
1223
00:53:39.500 --> 00:53:43.390 line:15%
and experienced extensive flooding of seven to 12 feet
1224
00:53:43.390 --> 00:53:44.910 line:15%
throughout the city.
1225
00:53:44.910 --> 00:53:47.500 line:15%
The excessive rainfall caused damage to the city's
1226
00:53:47.500 --> 00:53:51.450 line:15%
infrastructure, including its sanitary sewer system.
1227
00:53:51.450 --> 00:53:55.030 line:15%
The city is requesting $500,000 in emergency relief
1228
00:53:55.030 --> 00:53:57.530 line:15%
funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1229
00:53:57.530 --> 00:54:00.300 line:15%
program to replace critical infrastructure
1230
00:54:00.300 --> 00:54:03.470 line:15%
at its Boulevard and River Banlo stations.
1231
00:54:03.470 --> 00:54:06.440 line:15%
The project includes replacing electrical switch gear
1232
00:54:06.440 --> 00:54:09.600 line:15%
and standby generators that were damaged due to flooding,
1233
00:54:09.600 --> 00:54:11.820 line:15%
and elevating electrical control panels
1234
00:54:11.820 --> 00:54:14.030 line:15%
on steel platforms that will be at least
1235
00:54:14.030 --> 00:54:15.900 line:15%
eight feet above grade.
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00:54:15.900 --> 00:54:18.110 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
1237
00:54:18.110 --> 00:54:21.360 line:15%
of the request, and I'm avaialble for any questions.
1238
00:54:21.360 --> 00:54:22.411 line:15%
Thank you, Nancy.
1239
00:54:22.411 --> 00:54:23.377 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1240
00:54:23.377 --> 00:54:26.860 line:15%
Again, a small community, right at 1,200 people,
1241
00:54:26.860 --> 00:54:28.630 line:15%
devastated after Hurricane Harvey,
1242
00:54:28.630 --> 00:54:32.890 line:15%
so of course the Board stepped forward and,
1243
00:54:32.890 --> 00:54:35.950 line:15%
in working with our Drinking Water and Clean Water
1244
00:54:35.950 --> 00:54:38.510 line:15%
State Revolving Funds, kind of asked the question,
1245
00:54:38.510 --> 00:54:39.810 line:15%
was there something we could do to these
1246
00:54:39.810 --> 00:54:42.750 line:15%
small communities that needed to get back on their feet.
1247
00:54:42.750 --> 00:54:47.170 line:15%
And particularly if it was things that they could do
1248
00:54:47.170 --> 00:54:50.760 line:15%
prior to having to go through all of the long,
1249
00:54:50.760 --> 00:54:54.220 line:15%
kind of drawn out timeframe that is sometime engaged
1250
00:54:54.220 --> 00:54:58.720 line:15%
with the FEMA process, so I think this very much
1251
00:54:58.720 --> 00:55:01.680 line:15%
demonstrates the fact that this community
1252
00:55:01.680 --> 00:55:05.560 line:15%
is benefiting by being able to get their services
1253
00:55:05.560 --> 00:55:09.340 line:15%
back online, even as people in that community
1254
00:55:09.340 --> 00:55:10.870 line:15%
are trying to repair their homes
1255
00:55:10.870 --> 00:55:14.262 line:15%
and get on with their lives, so I know it's something
1256
00:55:14.262 --> 00:55:16.170 line:15%
that means a lot to them.
1257
00:55:16.170 --> 00:55:17.720 line:15%
I think it's something that's very efficient
1258
00:55:17.720 --> 00:55:20.280 line:15%
in terms of being able to use the federal dollars,
1259
00:55:20.280 --> 00:55:22.770 line:15%
because it's able, again, to get them what they need
1260
00:55:22.770 --> 00:55:25.630 line:15%
very quickly to get them back on their feet
1261
00:55:25.630 --> 00:55:27.850 line:15%
and get their water supply system back up and running,
1262
00:55:27.850 --> 00:55:32.210 line:15%
so very good utilization, again, of our Clean Water
1263
00:55:32.210 --> 00:55:35.140 line:15%
State Revolving fund, so not only did they benefit
1264
00:55:35.140 --> 00:55:38.640 line:15%
earlier during the last cycle of funding
1265
00:55:38.640 --> 00:55:40.930 line:15%
from the Drink and the Clean, this is, again,
1266
00:55:40.930 --> 00:55:44.250 line:15%
a new cycle, so being able to utilize
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00:55:44.250 --> 00:55:46.710 line:15%
additional funding from the Clean Water Revolving Fund,
1268
00:55:46.710 --> 00:55:48.940 line:15%
which it's my understanding this pretty much
1269
00:55:48.940 --> 00:55:50.940 line:15%
makes them whole and gets them back where they need to be.
1270
00:55:50.940 --> 00:55:53.083 line:15%
Correct.
So thank you.
1271
00:55:53.083 --> 00:55:54.290 line:15%
Director Paup?
1272
00:55:54.290 --> 00:55:56.070 line:15%
Yeah, it's hard to believe that Hurricane Harvey
1273
00:55:56.070 --> 00:55:58.730 line:15%
was almost 17 months ago, and communities
1274
00:55:58.730 --> 00:56:00.690 line:15%
are still struggling to rebuild,
1275
00:56:00.690 --> 00:56:03.330 line:15%
so anything this Board can to do help make that possible
1276
00:56:03.330 --> 00:56:05.440 line:15%
and help get people back in their homes,
1277
00:56:05.440 --> 00:56:07.710 line:15%
I know we are happy to do.
1278
00:56:07.710 --> 00:56:09.020 line:15%
So good work on these, thank you.
1279
00:56:09.020 --> 00:56:09.853 line:15%
Thank you.
1280
00:56:10.997 --> 00:56:15.997 line:15%
I commend WSI staff, leadership for starting working
1281
00:56:16.230 --> 00:56:19.090 line:15%
on these kind of Hurricane Harvey specific programs
1282
00:56:19.090 --> 00:56:22.360 line:15%
and prioritizations very soon after the storm.
1283
00:56:22.360 --> 00:56:24.200 line:15%
So this is not something that was slapped together
1284
00:56:24.200 --> 00:56:25.990 line:15%
in the last month or two.
1285
00:56:25.990 --> 00:56:26.840 line:15%
Very nicely done.
1286
00:56:28.070 --> 00:56:29.290 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1287
00:56:29.290 --> 00:56:31.450 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1288
00:56:31.450 --> 00:56:33.870 line:15%
providing the city of Bevil Oaks with financing
1289
00:56:33.870 --> 00:56:35.480 line:15%
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1290
00:56:35.480 --> 00:56:37.370 line:15%
for planning, design, and construction
1291
00:56:37.370 --> 00:56:40.500 line:15%
of a Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery project
1292
00:56:40.500 --> 00:56:42.660 line:15%
as recommended by our Executive Administratory.
1293
00:56:42.660 --> 00:56:43.493 line:15%
Is there a second?
1294
00:56:43.493 --> 00:56:44.850 line:15%
I second.
All in favor say aye.
1295
00:56:44.850 --> 00:56:45.760 line:15%
Aye.
1296
00:56:45.760 --> 00:56:46.820 line:15%
Motion passes.
1297
00:56:46.820 --> 00:56:47.990 line:15%
Next item, please.
1298
00:56:47.990 --> 00:56:50.550 line:15%
Consider approving a request from Hardin County
1299
00:56:50.550 --> 00:56:53.650 line:15%
Water Control and Improvement District number one
1300
00:56:53.650 --> 00:56:56.520 line:15%
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1301
00:56:56.520 --> 00:56:58.203 line:15%
for planning, design, and construction of
1302
00:56:58.203 --> 00:57:00.900 line:15%
a Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery project.
1303
00:57:00.900 --> 00:57:03.600 line:15%
Nancy Richards is again here to present.
1304
00:57:03.600 --> 00:57:05.580 line:15%
Again, for the record my name is Nancy Richards
1305
00:57:05.580 --> 00:57:07.970 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
1306
00:57:07.970 --> 00:57:09.940 line:15%
The Hardin County Water Control and Improvement
1307
00:57:09.940 --> 00:57:13.060 line:15%
District is located in Sower Lake, Texas,
1308
00:57:13.060 --> 00:57:15.840 line:15%
in Hardin County, about 20 miles northwest
1309
00:57:15.840 --> 00:57:16.810 line:15%
of the city of the Beaumont,
1310
00:57:16.810 --> 00:57:19.660 line:15%
just up the road from Bevil Oaks, actually.
1311
00:57:19.660 --> 00:57:22.390 line:15%
The district provides water and wastewater services
1312
00:57:22.390 --> 00:57:25.203 line:15%
to approximately 1,420 residents.
1313
00:57:26.420 --> 00:57:29.400 line:15%
On August 26, 2017, the governor issued
1314
00:57:29.400 --> 00:57:32.410 line:15%
a disaster declaration for Hardin County in anticipation
1315
00:57:32.410 --> 00:57:33.920 line:15%
of Hurricane Harvey.
1316
00:57:33.920 --> 00:57:36.170 line:15%
The district received over four feet of rain
1317
00:57:36.170 --> 00:57:39.200 line:15%
during the storm and experienced extensive flooding.
1318
00:57:39.200 --> 00:57:41.920 line:15%
The excessive rainfall caused damage to its infrastructure,
1319
00:57:41.920 --> 00:57:44.260 line:15%
including sanitary sewer system,
1320
00:57:44.260 --> 00:57:47.530 line:15%
and every residence within the district flooded.
1321
00:57:47.530 --> 00:57:50.100 line:15%
The district continues to rebuild with only about
1322
00:57:50.100 --> 00:57:53.610 line:15%
40% of residences back in their homes.
1323
00:57:53.610 --> 00:57:56.544 line:15%
The district is requesting $438,000
1324
00:57:56.544 --> 00:57:58.460 line:15%
in emergency relief funding from
1325
00:57:58.460 --> 00:58:00.560 line:15%
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program
1326
00:58:00.560 --> 00:58:02.560 line:15%
to replace electrical control panels
1327
00:58:02.560 --> 00:58:05.170 line:15%
and sanitary sewer grinder pumps.
1328
00:58:05.170 --> 00:58:07.830 line:15%
The district has used its emergency fund to replace
1329
00:58:07.830 --> 00:58:11.763 line:15%
or temporarily repair some of the grinder pump stations.
1330
00:58:13.500 --> 00:58:16.110 line:15%
They will use the Clean Water funds to replace
1331
00:58:16.110 --> 00:58:18.190 line:15%
the remaining control panels and pumps
1332
00:58:18.190 --> 00:58:20.370 line:15%
to prevent sanitary sewer discharges
1333
00:58:20.370 --> 00:58:24.230 line:15%
and to allow residences to be reoccupied.
1334
00:58:24.230 --> 00:58:26.200 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
1335
00:58:26.200 --> 00:58:29.310 line:15%
of their request, and I am available for any questions.
1336
00:58:29.310 --> 00:58:30.200 line:15%
Thank you, Nancy.
1337
00:58:30.200 --> 00:58:31.810 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1338
00:58:31.810 --> 00:58:34.380 line:15%
Again, another area impacted by Hurricane Harvey
1339
00:58:34.380 --> 00:58:37.993 line:15%
and a very small community right at 1,400 folks.
1340
00:58:38.847 --> 00:58:40.700 line:15%
This is gonna be tremendous for them.
1341
00:58:40.700 --> 00:58:43.590 line:15%
As you mentioned, they stepped out right after the storm
1342
00:58:43.590 --> 00:58:45.900 line:15%
and utilized their own resources to do the part
1343
00:58:45.900 --> 00:58:48.210 line:15%
that they could, but then the resources
1344
00:58:48.210 --> 00:58:50.750 line:15%
of the Board, and, you know, as Peter mentioned,
1345
00:58:50.750 --> 00:58:53.830 line:15%
stepping forward right after hurricane Harvey,
1346
00:58:53.830 --> 00:58:56.290 line:15%
putting together something that could be and provide
1347
00:58:56.290 --> 00:58:59.710 line:15%
emergency relief to communities,
1348
00:58:59.710 --> 00:59:01.780 line:15%
and particularly small communities,
1349
00:59:01.780 --> 00:59:03.870 line:15%
is enabling us to go in and kind of, if you will,
1350
00:59:03.870 --> 00:59:05.030 line:15%
get them back on their feet.
1351
00:59:05.030 --> 00:59:08.290 line:15%
So great to see this project moving forward,
1352
00:59:08.290 --> 00:59:12.240 line:15%
and, again, I think a very efficient and valued use
1353
00:59:12.240 --> 00:59:15.580 line:15%
of our federal dollars in terms of helping
1354
00:59:15.580 --> 00:59:18.380 line:15%
communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
1355
00:59:20.280 --> 00:59:22.420 line:15%
Well, you mentioned that only 40% of the residents
1356
00:59:22.420 --> 00:59:26.440 line:15%
are back in their homes, so I'm hoping that this project
1357
00:59:26.440 --> 00:59:29.100 line:15%
will help get the sewer systems up and running again
1358
00:59:29.100 --> 00:59:32.671 line:15%
so that the remainder of the residents will come back home.
1359
00:59:32.671 --> 00:59:33.742 line:15%
Yes.
Yeah.
1360
00:59:33.742 --> 00:59:35.570 line:15%
Thank you.
Thank you.
1361
00:59:35.570 --> 00:59:36.520 line:15%
Great project.
1362
00:59:36.520 --> 00:59:37.353 line:15%
Thanks, Nancy.
1363
00:59:37.353 --> 00:59:38.186 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1364
00:59:39.340 --> 00:59:42.170 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1365
00:59:42.170 --> 00:59:45.060 line:15%
providing Hardin County Water Control and Improvement
1366
00:59:45.060 --> 00:59:47.080 line:15%
District number one with financing from the
1367
00:59:47.080 --> 00:59:50.320 line:15%
Clean Water State Revolving fund for planning, design,
1368
00:59:50.320 --> 00:59:53.000 line:15%
and construction of a Hurricane Harvey disaster
1369
00:59:53.000 --> 00:59:54.930 line:15%
recovery project as recommended
1370
00:59:54.930 --> 00:59:56.520 line:15%
by the Executive Administrator.
1371
00:59:56.520 --> 00:59:58.150 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1372
00:59:58.150 --> 00:59:59.190 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1373
00:59:59.190 --> 01:00:00.023 line:15%
Aye.
1374
01:00:00.023 --> 01:00:00.920 line:15%
Motion passes.
1375
01:00:00.920 --> 01:00:02.120 line:15%
Next item, please.
1376
01:00:02.120 --> 01:00:04.800 line:15%
Consider approving a request from Kirk County
1377
01:00:04.800 --> 01:00:07.510 line:15%
for financing from the Economicaily dIstressed Areas
1378
01:00:07.510 --> 01:00:09.500 line:15%
Program for construction of a wastewater
1379
01:00:09.500 --> 01:00:12.200 line:15%
collection system to provide first-time water
1380
01:00:12.200 --> 01:00:14.630 line:15%
service to Center Point and surrounding areas
1381
01:00:14.630 --> 01:00:16.500 line:15%
in eastern Kirk County.
1382
01:00:16.500 --> 01:00:21.500 line:15%
Stacy Barnum from TetraTech is here to speak
1383
01:00:21.670 --> 01:00:23.400 line:15%
to the Board at the appropriate time.
1384
01:00:23.400 --> 01:00:27.183 line:15%
Dane Larson from staff is here to address this item.
1385
01:00:28.070 --> 01:00:30.680 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
1386
01:00:30.680 --> 01:00:31.980 line:15%
Director Paup.
1387
01:00:31.980 --> 01:00:33.260 line:15%
For the record, I'm Dane Larson
1388
01:00:33.260 --> 01:00:35.110 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
1389
01:00:35.960 --> 01:00:38.470 line:15%
Kirk County is requesting funding for the third and final
1390
01:00:38.470 --> 01:00:40.960 line:15%
phase of a project to construct a wastewater
1391
01:00:40.960 --> 01:00:43.053 line:15%
collection system in eastern Kirk County.
1392
01:00:44.640 --> 01:00:46.860 line:15%
The area currently relies on septic systems,
1393
01:00:46.860 --> 01:00:50.690 line:15%
and many have a history of violations and poor performance.
1394
01:00:50.690 --> 01:00:54.160 line:15%
The overall project will result in an estimated 939
1395
01:00:54.160 --> 01:00:55.323 line:15%
first time connections.
1396
01:00:56.370 --> 01:00:57.730 line:15%
Included in the project are improvements
1397
01:00:57.730 --> 01:01:00.260 line:15%
to the wastewater treatment plant owned by
1398
01:01:00.260 --> 01:01:03.730 line:15%
Kendall County WCID number one, which will receive
1399
01:01:03.730 --> 01:01:05.613 line:15%
the flows and bill the customers.
1400
01:01:06.761 --> 01:01:08.600 line:15%
Theproject has received funding from both
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01:01:08.600 --> 01:01:10.890 line:15%
the Economically Distressed Areas program
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01:01:10.890 --> 01:01:13.133 line:15%
and Clean Water SRF program.
1403
01:01:14.790 --> 01:01:16.920 line:15%
The Texas Department of State Health Services
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01:01:16.920 --> 01:01:19.470 line:15%
determined that six of the subdivisions in the project
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01:01:19.470 --> 01:01:22.223 line:15%
area are nuisances.
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01:01:23.250 --> 01:01:26.340 line:15%
The first phase of construction is little over 50% complete
1407
01:01:26.340 --> 01:01:28.703 line:15%
and will be complete in late 2019.
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01:01:29.630 --> 01:01:33.310 line:15%
This third phase will result in 286 connections.
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01:01:33.310 --> 01:01:35.480 line:15%
The second phase hasn't been bid yet,
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01:01:35.480 --> 01:01:37.933 line:15%
but will liekly be bid together with this phase.
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01:01:39.510 --> 01:01:42.390 line:15%
The county has pledged revenues from its park system,
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01:01:42.390 --> 01:01:44.340 line:15%
and tax revenues.
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01:01:44.340 --> 01:01:46.920 line:15%
The county also has an interlocal agreement
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01:01:46.920 --> 01:01:49.940 line:15%
with the district to charge each new connection,
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01:01:49.940 --> 01:01:51.687 line:15%
when connected to the system,
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01:01:51.687 --> 01:01:56.150 line:15%
$61.69 monthly for debt service,
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01:01:56.150 --> 01:01:58.593 line:15%
that the district will then remit to the county.
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01:02:00.150 --> 01:02:02.350 line:15%
If this funding is approved, the county will have received
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01:02:02.350 --> 01:02:05.460 line:15%
approximately 49 million in grants for the project,
1420
01:02:05.460 --> 01:02:09.413 line:15%
and total TWDB funding of approximately $61.3 million.
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01:02:11.370 --> 01:02:13.470 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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01:02:13.470 --> 01:02:15.480 line:15%
of this request.
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01:02:15.480 --> 01:02:17.960 line:15%
My presentation is concluded, and I'm available
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01:02:17.960 --> 01:02:20.108 line:15%
for any questions that you have.
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01:02:20.108 --> 01:02:21.270 line:15%
Thank you, Dane.
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01:02:21.270 --> 01:02:22.103 line:15%
Stacy?
1427
01:02:23.240 --> 01:02:25.330 line:15%
Now would be a great time to come on up.
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01:02:31.603 --> 01:02:34.980 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson,
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01:02:34.980 --> 01:02:36.200 line:15%
and Director Paup.
1430
01:02:36.200 --> 01:02:38.180 line:15%
My name is Stacy Barnum, I'm with TetraTech.
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01:02:38.180 --> 01:02:40.563 line:15%
We're consulting engineers for Kirk County.
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01:02:41.410 --> 01:02:43.530 line:15%
First, the commissioners wanted to apologize
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01:02:43.530 --> 01:02:44.980 line:15%
for not being here in person today.
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01:02:44.980 --> 01:02:47.760 line:15%
They actually have a commissioner's court meeting
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01:02:47.760 --> 01:02:50.700 line:15%
this morning, so they're not able to attend.
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01:02:50.700 --> 01:02:53.620 line:15%
They asked that I relay their sincere appreciation
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01:02:53.620 --> 01:02:56.630 line:15%
for the Board's continued support of the project,
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01:02:56.630 --> 01:02:59.230 line:15%
and they look forward to completing the final phases
1439
01:02:59.230 --> 01:03:01.770 line:15%
of this very important project for Kirk County.
1440
01:03:01.770 --> 01:03:02.603 line:15%
Thank you.
1441
01:03:03.590 --> 01:03:05.062 line:15%
Thanks for being here.
1442
01:03:05.062 --> 01:03:07.570 line:15%
I appreciate the comments.
1443
01:03:07.570 --> 01:03:08.403 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1444
01:03:08.403 --> 01:03:09.810 line:15%
Director Jackson.
1445
01:03:09.810 --> 01:03:12.220 line:15%
Well, this has been, as you mentioned,
1446
01:03:12.220 --> 01:03:15.840 line:15%
a three-phase project, so it's good that we're able to
1447
01:03:15.840 --> 01:03:18.490 line:15%
kind of complete, if you will, the last phase,
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01:03:18.490 --> 01:03:21.850 line:15%
with this last traunch of EDAP financing,
1449
01:03:21.850 --> 01:03:26.220 line:15%
and to see the residents that will benefit from it
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01:03:26.220 --> 01:03:29.240 line:15%
as well as from a water quality standpoint,
1451
01:03:29.240 --> 01:03:32.820 line:15%
I mean the surrounding watershed will benefit
1452
01:03:32.820 --> 01:03:35.670 line:15%
by having a sewer system in place as opposed
1453
01:03:35.670 --> 01:03:39.750 line:15%
to what they had previously, so it's good to see
1454
01:03:40.810 --> 01:03:45.100 line:15%
first-time sewer services, and again, kind of investing
1455
01:03:45.100 --> 01:03:50.040 line:15%
sometimes in what is this new skeleton, if you will.
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01:03:50.040 --> 01:03:53.860 line:15%
Oftentimes you see that communities then flourish
1457
01:03:53.860 --> 01:03:58.780 line:15%
and benefit and grow, so it's good to see this investment,
1458
01:03:58.780 --> 01:04:00.530 line:15%
and I'm glad we were able to do it.
1459
01:04:01.777 --> 01:04:03.410 line:15%
Director Paup?
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01:04:03.410 --> 01:04:04.710 line:15%
Well said.
1461
01:04:04.710 --> 01:04:07.363 line:15%
We're putting good use to EDAP funds today.
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01:04:08.250 --> 01:04:11.710 line:15%
First time wastewater service, that's incredible.
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01:04:11.710 --> 01:04:15.630 line:15%
It'll make such an impact on the citizens of Center Point.
1464
01:04:15.630 --> 01:04:16.463 line:15%
Thank you.
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01:04:17.550 --> 01:04:18.790 line:15%
Great project, Dane.
1466
01:04:18.790 --> 01:04:20.044 line:15%
Appreciate the presentation.
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01:04:20.044 --> 01:04:21.370 line:15%
Is there a motion?
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01:04:21.370 --> 01:04:23.770 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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01:04:23.770 --> 01:04:25.790 line:15%
providing Kirk County with financing
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01:04:25.790 --> 01:04:28.150 line:15%
from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
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01:04:28.150 --> 01:04:29.610 line:15%
for construction of a wastewater
1472
01:04:29.610 --> 01:04:31.280 line:15%
collection system to provide
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01:04:31.280 --> 01:04:33.630 line:15%
first time wastewater service to Center Point
1474
01:04:33.630 --> 01:04:36.080 line:15%
and surrounding areas in eastern Kirk County
1475
01:04:36.080 --> 01:04:38.270 line:15%
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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01:04:38.270 --> 01:04:40.280 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
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01:04:40.280 --> 01:04:41.476 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1478
01:04:41.476 --> 01:04:42.309 line:15%
Aye.
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01:04:42.309 --> 01:04:43.142 line:15%
Motion passes.
1480
01:04:43.142 --> 01:04:44.800 line:15%
Next item, please.
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01:04:44.800 --> 01:04:46.277 line:15%
Consider approving a request from
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01:04:46.277 --> 01:04:49.490 line:15%
the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for financing
1483
01:04:49.490 --> 01:04:52.150 line:15%
from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1484
01:04:52.150 --> 01:04:54.120 line:15%
and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1485
01:04:54.120 --> 01:04:56.500 line:15%
for construction of a wastewater collection and treatment
1486
01:04:56.500 --> 01:04:59.470 line:15%
system to provide first-time wastewater service
1487
01:04:59.470 --> 01:05:01.620 line:15%
to unincorporated subdivisions north
1488
01:05:01.620 --> 01:05:03.360 line:15%
of the city of Westaco.
1489
01:05:03.360 --> 01:05:06.810 line:15%
Steve Sanchez, general manager of North Alamo Water Supply
1490
01:05:06.810 --> 01:05:08.427 line:15%
Corporation would like to address the Board
1491
01:05:08.427 --> 01:05:12.380 line:15%
at the appropriate time, and Mireya Loewe is here to present
1492
01:05:12.380 --> 01:05:15.070 line:15%
on behalf of the Executive Administrator.
1493
01:05:15.070 --> 01:05:15.903 line:15%
Good morning.
1494
01:05:16.760 --> 01:05:18.720 line:15%
Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup.
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01:05:18.720 --> 01:05:19.740 line:15%
My name is Mireya Loewe
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01:05:19.740 --> 01:05:22.180 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff.
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01:05:22.180 --> 01:05:25.640 line:15%
In 2014, the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
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01:05:25.640 --> 01:05:27.710 line:15%
received a grant from the Economically Distressed
1499
01:05:27.710 --> 01:05:30.827 line:15%
Areas Program, or EDAP, for the planning, acquisition,
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01:05:30.827 --> 01:05:33.560 line:15%
and design of a project to construct a new wastewater
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01:05:33.560 --> 01:05:36.840 line:15%
collection system and a 0.7 million gallons per day
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01:05:36.840 --> 01:05:40.240 line:15%
wastewater treatment plant to serve 10 unincorporated
1503
01:05:40.240 --> 01:05:42.850 line:15%
subdivisions north of the city of Weslaco.
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01:05:43.890 --> 01:05:46.100 line:15%
The project would provide first-time sewer service
1505
01:05:46.100 --> 01:05:49.450 line:15%
to approximately 867 connections,
1506
01:05:49.450 --> 01:05:53.183 line:15%
benefiting an estimated 3,267 people.
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01:05:54.310 --> 01:05:56.660 line:15%
Residents in this subdivisions currently utilize
1508
01:05:56.660 --> 01:05:59.945 line:15%
failing septic systems and pit privies.
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01:05:59.945 --> 01:06:02.980 line:15%
The Department of State Health and human Services
1510
01:06:02.980 --> 01:06:06.290 line:15%
issued a determination that a public health
1511
01:06:06.290 --> 01:06:09.903 line:15%
and safety nuisance existed due to the failing septics.
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01:06:11.010 --> 01:06:12.900 line:15%
The corporation has completed this work
1513
01:06:12.900 --> 01:06:16.020 line:15%
and has now submitted an application to the EDAP fund
1514
01:06:16.020 --> 01:06:17.880 line:15%
for the construction of the project,
1515
01:06:17.880 --> 01:06:20.933 line:15%
which is estimated at $15.8 million.
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01:06:22.480 --> 01:06:25.460 line:15%
Based on the projects ranking and available EDAP funding,
1517
01:06:25.460 --> 01:06:28.830 line:15%
the corporation is eligible to receive $8,821,350.
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01:06:32.240 --> 01:06:34.680 line:15%
Because this amount is not sufficient to complete
1519
01:06:34.680 --> 01:06:37.530 line:15%
the project, the corporation is requesting additional
1520
01:06:37.530 --> 01:06:40.030 line:15%
funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
1521
01:06:41.270 --> 01:06:44.580 line:15%
Based on eligibility, project ranking, and availability
1522
01:06:44.580 --> 01:06:48.050 line:15%
of Clean Water SRF funds, the corporation is eligible
1523
01:06:48.050 --> 01:06:52.260 line:15%
to receive $500,000 in principal forgiveness
1524
01:06:52.260 --> 01:06:56.760 line:15%
and $3,055,000 zero percent interest loan
1525
01:06:56.760 --> 01:06:59.723 line:15%
as a small rural entity under the Clean Water SRF.
1526
01:07:01.470 --> 01:07:04.530 line:15%
In order to maximize the construction scope of the project
1527
01:07:04.530 --> 01:07:07.100 line:15%
while maintaining the affordability to the residents,
1528
01:07:07.100 --> 01:07:11.480 line:15%
the corporation is also requesting a $1,440,000
1529
01:07:11.480 --> 01:07:14.880 line:15%
equivalency loan from the Clean Water SRF,
1530
01:07:14.880 --> 01:07:18.230 line:15%
which brings the total funding to $13,816,350.
1531
01:07:22.060 --> 01:07:24.950 line:15%
This amount is estimated to be sufficient to construct
1532
01:07:24.950 --> 01:07:26.300 line:15%
a sewer collection system
1533
01:07:26.300 --> 01:07:29.050 line:15%
for eight of the 10 subdivisions,
1534
01:07:29.050 --> 01:07:32.620 line:15%
the 0.7 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant,
1535
01:07:32.620 --> 01:07:36.823 line:15%
and hookups for the anticipated 698 residential connections.
1536
01:07:37.680 --> 01:07:40.150 line:15%
If the construction bids are favorable and the corporation
1537
01:07:40.150 --> 01:07:42.060 line:15%
is successful in securing hookup funding
1538
01:07:42.060 --> 01:07:44.215 line:15%
from other sources, such as the Texas Department
1539
01:07:44.215 --> 01:07:47.800 line:15%
of Agriculture Seed Up Fund, then the corporation
1540
01:07:47.800 --> 01:07:50.060 line:15%
intends to use any excess funds to extend
1541
01:07:50.060 --> 01:07:51.970 line:15%
as much as possible the collection system
1542
01:07:51.970 --> 01:07:53.733 line:15%
to the remaining two subdivisions.
1543
01:07:54.994 --> 01:07:56.780 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
1544
01:07:56.780 --> 01:07:57.613 line:15%
of this request.
1545
01:07:57.613 --> 01:08:00.510 line:15%
This concludes my presentation; may I answer any questions?
1546
01:08:01.757 --> 01:08:02.858 line:15%
Thank you, Mireye.
1547
01:08:02.858 --> 01:08:03.691 line:15%
Questions?
1548
01:08:03.691 --> 01:08:06.040 line:15%
Or we have somebody who'd like to address the Board.
1549
01:08:06.040 --> 01:08:07.340 line:15%
Come on up.
1550
01:08:07.340 --> 01:08:08.733 line:15%
Mr. Sanchez is here.
1551
01:08:13.110 --> 01:08:14.570 line:15%
Good morning, mornin'.
1552
01:08:14.570 --> 01:08:16.657 line:15%
Thank you very much for allowing me to come
1553
01:08:16.657 --> 01:08:18.120 line:15%
and to address y'all.
1554
01:08:18.120 --> 01:08:19.200 line:15%
My name is Steven Sanchez.
1555
01:08:19.200 --> 01:08:21.740 line:15%
I'm the General Manager for North Alamo Water Supply.
1556
01:08:21.740 --> 01:08:25.630 line:15%
And as Miss Loewe indicated, this is north of Weslaco.
1557
01:08:25.630 --> 01:08:27.640 line:15%
It is a large colonia there,
1558
01:08:27.640 --> 01:08:30.670 line:15%
populated by 3,000 residents that live there.
1559
01:08:30.670 --> 01:08:33.890 line:15%
And they are low income and it is a project that's needed
1560
01:08:33.890 --> 01:08:36.110 line:15%
in rain events if septic tanks fail.
1561
01:08:36.110 --> 01:08:40.490 line:15%
And there's some (mumbles) children are out there.
1562
01:08:40.490 --> 01:08:42.032 line:15%
My Board of Directors are excited
1563
01:08:42.032 --> 01:08:44.300 line:15%
that the project has come this far,
1564
01:08:44.300 --> 01:08:47.650 line:15%
that it's on the verge of becoming a reality for them.
1565
01:08:47.650 --> 01:08:51.855 line:15%
The residents really, really need it and want it.
1566
01:08:51.855 --> 01:08:54.710 line:15%
Mid-LOE staff has been very helpful
1567
01:08:54.710 --> 01:08:55.700 line:15%
in moving this forward.
1568
01:08:55.700 --> 01:08:59.190 line:15%
They've worked with my staff in trying to overcome
1569
01:08:59.190 --> 01:09:00.660 line:15%
anything that we have there.
1570
01:09:00.660 --> 01:09:03.100 line:15%
We've been after this for many, many years.
1571
01:09:03.100 --> 01:09:07.030 line:15%
And again from the residents
1572
01:09:07.030 --> 01:09:08.970 line:15%
to my Board of Directors, to myself,
1573
01:09:08.970 --> 01:09:10.377 line:15%
we really want this project to go through
1574
01:09:10.377 --> 01:09:13.570 line:15%
and we thank you very, very much for that.
1575
01:09:13.570 --> 01:09:16.530 line:15%
And I'm here for any questions if y'all have any for me.
1576
01:09:16.530 --> 01:09:18.163 line:15%
Good to see you and thank you for making the trip.
1577
01:09:18.163 --> 01:09:20.495 line:15%
Thank you, thank you very much.
1578
01:09:20.495 --> 01:09:21.453 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1579
01:09:21.453 --> 01:09:22.810 line:15%
I just like to thank you for your leadership.
1580
01:09:22.810 --> 01:09:27.060 line:15%
I know this has been a long project.
1581
01:09:27.060 --> 01:09:29.400 line:15%
We've previously funded as Mireye noted
1582
01:09:29.400 --> 01:09:31.000 line:15%
the planning, acquisition and design.
1583
01:09:31.000 --> 01:09:33.050 line:15%
Now we're moving forward to construction.
1584
01:09:34.050 --> 01:09:36.500 line:15%
Having a wastewater treatment plant
1585
01:09:36.500 --> 01:09:39.330 line:15%
in addition to the collection system
1586
01:09:39.330 --> 01:09:40.810 line:15%
kind of incorporating the project.
1587
01:09:40.810 --> 01:09:43.110 line:15%
And as you mentioned, the tremendous need
1588
01:09:43.110 --> 01:09:45.480 line:15%
and the fact that we're gonna provide
1589
01:09:45.480 --> 01:09:49.613 line:15%
first time wastewater service to 700 connections.
1590
01:09:51.030 --> 01:09:52.870 line:15%
Again, it's been something that I know
1591
01:09:52.870 --> 01:09:55.010 line:15%
you've had a real, and your Board of Directors,
1592
01:09:55.010 --> 01:09:56.550 line:15%
have had a real passion on.
1593
01:09:56.550 --> 01:09:59.770 line:15%
I've visited and kind of seen
1594
01:09:59.770 --> 01:10:01.740 line:15%
the area that is being impacted.
1595
01:10:01.740 --> 01:10:05.450 line:15%
And again the hope is that this investment,
1596
01:10:05.450 --> 01:10:07.250 line:15%
which I feel like it will,
1597
01:10:07.250 --> 01:10:09.410 line:15%
will kind of provide that skeleton
1598
01:10:09.410 --> 01:10:10.520 line:15%
and kind of moving forward,
1599
01:10:10.520 --> 01:10:12.200 line:15%
you'll se economic growth and develop
1600
01:10:12.200 --> 01:10:15.050 line:15%
'cause if people have wastewater service,
1601
01:10:15.050 --> 01:10:18.333 line:15%
if they have sewer service.
1602
01:10:19.425 --> 01:10:23.070 line:15%
It just promotes that type of economic growth
1603
01:10:23.070 --> 01:10:24.640 line:15%
that we feel like is so important.
1604
01:10:24.640 --> 01:10:26.910 line:15%
And the valley is working so hard on.
1605
01:10:26.910 --> 01:10:29.090 line:15%
So, thank you for being here and again
1606
01:10:29.090 --> 01:10:30.864 line:15%
just appreciate your leadership.
1607
01:10:30.864 --> 01:10:32.230 line:15%
Thank you.
1608
01:10:32.230 --> 01:10:33.520 line:15%
Thank you for being here.
1609
01:10:33.520 --> 01:10:35.560 line:15%
I think this is a great example of the customer
1610
01:10:35.560 --> 01:10:36.870 line:15%
service of the Board.
1611
01:10:36.870 --> 01:10:40.690 line:15%
We've paired EDAP with our Clean SRFs and we're getting
1612
01:10:40.690 --> 01:10:42.910 line:15%
this project done and we'll be able to provide
1613
01:10:42.910 --> 01:10:46.080 line:15%
first time wastewater service to 3,200 residents.
1614
01:10:46.080 --> 01:10:49.293 line:15%
Children, families, that's a big deal.
1615
01:10:50.220 --> 01:10:51.053 line:15%
Yes, ma'am.
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01:10:51.053 --> 01:10:52.370 line:15%
I will add, if it would not have been
1617
01:10:52.370 --> 01:10:53.850 line:15%
from the Water Development Board
1618
01:10:53.850 --> 01:10:56.050 line:15%
these people's lives would not been enhanced now
1619
01:10:56.050 --> 01:10:58.735 line:15%
because the water don't butch their lives now
1620
01:10:58.735 --> 01:11:00.728 line:15%
are gonna become so much better.
1621
01:11:00.728 --> 01:11:03.000 line:15%
So, thank you.
Thank you.
1622
01:11:03.000 --> 01:11:05.150 line:15%
Thanks for being here.
Thank you, sir.
1623
01:11:07.490 --> 01:11:11.320 line:15%
High praise for you and your team, everybody at WSI,
1624
01:11:11.320 --> 01:11:15.293 line:15%
for different methods of finance in one sitting.
1625
01:11:16.660 --> 01:11:17.920 line:15%
It's easy, right?
1626
01:11:17.920 --> 01:11:22.540 line:15%
Yeah, your acrobatic skills are noted,
1627
01:11:22.540 --> 01:11:24.216 line:15%
the twist and turn, between all of that.
1628
01:11:24.216 --> 01:11:25.393 line:15%
In behalf of my staff.
1629
01:11:26.320 --> 01:11:27.970 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1630
01:11:27.970 --> 01:11:29.650 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt
1631
01:11:29.650 --> 01:11:31.370 line:15%
the proposed resolutions providing
1632
01:11:31.370 --> 01:11:33.750 line:15%
the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
1633
01:11:33.750 --> 01:11:34.640 line:15%
with financing from
1634
01:11:34.640 --> 01:11:37.510 line:15%
the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1635
01:11:37.510 --> 01:11:39.610 line:15%
and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1636
01:11:39.610 --> 01:11:41.080 line:15%
for construction of a wastewater
1637
01:11:41.080 --> 01:11:42.820 line:15%
collection and treatment system
1638
01:11:42.820 --> 01:11:44.950 line:15%
to provide first time wastewater service
1639
01:11:44.950 --> 01:11:47.740 line:15%
to unincorporated subdivisions north
1640
01:11:47.740 --> 01:11:49.840 line:15%
of the city of Weslaco as recommended
1641
01:11:49.840 --> 01:11:51.530 line:15%
by the Executive Administrator.
1642
01:11:51.530 --> 01:11:53.120 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
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01:11:53.120 --> 01:11:54.180 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
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01:11:54.180 --> 01:11:55.013 line:15%
Aye.
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01:11:55.013 --> 01:11:56.377 line:15%
Motion passes.
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01:11:56.377 --> 01:11:57.880 line:15%
Thank you, next item please.
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01:11:57.880 --> 01:12:00.320 line:15%
Consider approving a request from a Panhandle
1648
01:12:00.320 --> 01:12:02.010 line:15%
Groundwater Conservation District
1649
01:12:02.010 --> 01:12:04.040 line:15%
for financing from the Agriculture Water
1650
01:12:04.040 --> 01:12:06.860 line:15%
Conservation Loan Program for an agriculture
1651
01:12:06.860 --> 01:12:09.680 line:15%
water conservation equipment loan program.
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01:12:09.680 --> 01:12:13.810 line:15%
We have Laura Jarzombek here to present.
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01:12:13.810 --> 01:12:15.860 line:15%
Good morning and thank you, Chairman Lake,
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01:12:15.860 --> 01:12:18.010 line:15%
Director Jackson, Director Paup.
1655
01:12:18.010 --> 01:12:20.120 line:15%
For the record, my name is Laura Jarzombek
1656
01:12:20.120 --> 01:12:22.660 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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01:12:22.660 --> 01:12:25.540 line:15%
The Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
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01:12:25.540 --> 01:12:28.050 line:15%
is located in White Deer, Texas,
1659
01:12:28.050 --> 01:12:33.050 line:15%
approximately 40 miles northeast of Amarillo.
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01:12:33.310 --> 01:12:36.673 line:15%
The district's jurisdictional area encompasses about
1661
01:12:36.673 --> 01:12:41.673 line:15%
6,400 square miles or just four million acres.
1662
01:12:41.790 --> 01:12:43.853 line:15%
And this includes eight counties.
1663
01:12:44.820 --> 01:12:47.810 line:15%
Ag production in this area includes things
1664
01:12:47.810 --> 01:12:52.343 line:15%
like wheat, corn, milo, peanuts,
1665
01:12:53.490 --> 01:12:57.470 line:15%
soybeans, sunflowers, hay crops,
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01:12:57.470 --> 01:12:59.740 line:15%
cotton, beef cattle production.
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01:12:59.740 --> 01:13:01.890 line:15%
As you can see, a little bit of everything.
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01:13:02.870 --> 01:13:05.637 line:15%
For today's item the district is requesting
1669
01:13:05.637 --> 01:13:08.740 line:15%
$1 million from the Agricultural
1670
01:13:08.740 --> 01:13:11.810 line:15%
Water Conservation Loan Program to provide loans
1671
01:13:11.810 --> 01:13:14.650 line:15%
to area farmers so that they can purchase
1672
01:13:14.650 --> 01:13:17.223 line:15%
irrigation systems and related equipment.
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01:13:18.860 --> 01:13:21.010 line:15%
The district is pledging net revenues
1674
01:13:21.010 --> 01:13:24.673 line:15%
which includes loan payment proceeds from the farmers.
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01:13:25.700 --> 01:13:29.200 line:15%
In support of this request and to further secure the loan,
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01:13:29.200 --> 01:13:31.560 line:15%
the district will maintain and reserve requirement
1677
01:13:31.560 --> 01:13:34.240 line:15%
equal to the average annual principal
1678
01:13:34.240 --> 01:13:37.223 line:15%
and interest payment for the duration of the loan.
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01:13:38.440 --> 01:13:42.210 line:15%
If approved, this will be the 23rd
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01:13:42.210 --> 01:13:46.560 line:15%
agricultural water conservation loan to the district.
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01:13:46.560 --> 01:13:51.130 line:15%
The district has made over 200 loans to area farmers
1682
01:13:51.130 --> 01:13:53.040 line:15%
since receiving its first loan
1683
01:13:53.040 --> 01:13:56.033 line:15%
from the Texas Water Development Board back in 1992.
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01:13:57.020 --> 01:13:59.450 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
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01:13:59.450 --> 01:14:01.100 line:15%
approval of this request.
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01:14:01.100 --> 01:14:02.740 line:15%
This concludes my presentation
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01:14:02.740 --> 01:14:04.640 line:15%
and I'm happy to answer any questions.
1688
01:14:06.090 --> 01:14:08.000 line:15%
Thank you very much.
1689
01:14:08.000 --> 01:14:08.967 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1690
01:14:08.967 --> 01:14:11.410 line:15%
It's good to see this item coming before the Board
1691
01:14:11.410 --> 01:14:13.770 line:15%
because I think it's something that is very beneficial
1692
01:14:13.770 --> 01:14:17.630 line:15%
to the producer having the resources of the Board
1693
01:14:17.630 --> 01:14:20.080 line:15%
through their political subdivision, in this case,
1694
01:14:20.080 --> 01:14:22.110 line:15%
through the Groundwater Conservation District
1695
01:14:22.110 --> 01:14:25.300 line:15%
to be able to provide low interest financing
1696
01:14:25.300 --> 01:14:29.310 line:15%
for irrigation efficiency for equipment
1697
01:14:29.310 --> 01:14:31.630 line:15%
that helps them to be that much more efficient
1698
01:14:31.630 --> 01:14:34.030 line:15%
I think is a great investment
1699
01:14:34.030 --> 01:14:36.870 line:15%
and something that we've seen over the years
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01:14:36.870 --> 01:14:38.370 line:15%
I guess to date.
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01:14:38.370 --> 01:14:40.990 line:15%
We've provided over $100 million in grants
1702
01:14:40.990 --> 01:14:43.620 line:15%
and low interest loans through this program.
1703
01:14:43.620 --> 01:14:46.550 line:15%
And the recipients, of course, are,
1704
01:14:46.550 --> 01:14:48.810 line:15%
part of what they have to do is report back
1705
01:14:48.810 --> 01:14:50.050 line:15%
on what their savings have been.
1706
01:14:50.050 --> 01:14:55.050 line:15%
And they've reported over 570,000 acre feet of water savings
1707
01:14:55.300 --> 01:14:56.440 line:15%
over the last 10 years.
1708
01:14:56.440 --> 01:15:01.189 line:15%
So, very much receiving good value from this program.
1709
01:15:01.189 --> 01:15:05.130 line:15%
Of course, we don't always kind of fit, if you will,
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01:15:05.130 --> 01:15:06.830 line:15%
the ag model, but I think that this,
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01:15:06.830 --> 01:15:09.640 line:15%
because it's grounded on the individual producer.
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01:15:09.640 --> 01:15:13.030 line:15%
But this is certainly a way for relationships
1713
01:15:13.030 --> 01:15:15.390 line:15%
to be built with the Groundwater Conservation District
1714
01:15:15.390 --> 01:15:18.720 line:15%
for them to very much provide something that is
1715
01:15:18.720 --> 01:15:21.450 line:15%
valued for the producer and the farmer
1716
01:15:21.450 --> 01:15:24.580 line:15%
and to help them, again, to be efficient.
1717
01:15:24.580 --> 01:15:26.040 line:15%
Of course we know that the individual
1718
01:15:26.040 --> 01:15:28.683 line:15%
farmer today can be up to 98% efficient.
1719
01:15:29.680 --> 01:15:31.810 line:15%
I think a good utilization of our funds,
1720
01:15:31.810 --> 01:15:35.270 line:15%
and it's good to see this project moving forward.
1721
01:15:35.270 --> 01:15:37.670 line:15%
And a great job presenting today
1722
01:15:37.670 --> 01:15:40.540 line:15%
and lots of enthusiasm in the presentation.
1723
01:15:40.540 --> 01:15:41.860 line:15%
I think this is gonna be your
1724
01:15:41.860 --> 01:15:43.750 line:15%
maybe your first time to present to the Board,
1725
01:15:43.750 --> 01:15:44.730 line:15%
so thank you for doing that.
1726
01:15:44.730 --> 01:15:45.563 line:15%
Thank you.
1727
01:15:45.563 --> 01:15:46.823 line:15%
Yeah, well done, Laura.
1728
01:15:47.710 --> 01:15:50.310 line:15%
It's appreciated, thank you.
Phenomenal.
1729
01:15:50.310 --> 01:15:52.040 line:15%
I believe it's my first time to vote
1730
01:15:52.040 --> 01:15:54.750 line:15%
on an ag water ag water conservation loan.
1731
01:15:54.750 --> 01:15:56.250 line:15%
I know we're always happy to help
1732
01:15:56.250 --> 01:15:58.690 line:15%
the ag community and their efforts to conserve water.
1733
01:15:58.690 --> 01:16:00.767 line:15%
So, thank you.
Thank you.
1734
01:16:01.700 --> 01:16:03.580 line:15%
Very much presentation.
1735
01:16:03.580 --> 01:16:07.020 line:15%
I appreciate the work you and the entire team
1736
01:16:08.680 --> 01:16:11.240 line:15%
put into working with the district to make sure
1737
01:16:11.240 --> 01:16:14.163 line:15%
that the pledge would appropriately secure the loan.
1738
01:16:15.010 --> 01:16:17.630 line:15%
That makes all of this go much, much smoother.
1739
01:16:17.630 --> 01:16:19.921 line:15%
So, really appreciate the actual work.
1740
01:16:19.921 --> 01:16:22.021 line:15%
I've had lots of conversations about that.
1741
01:16:22.950 --> 01:16:25.610 line:15%
Appreciate that diligent work.
1742
01:16:25.610 --> 01:16:26.980 line:15%
Is there a motion?
1743
01:16:26.980 --> 01:16:28.550 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed
1744
01:16:28.550 --> 01:16:30.780 line:15%
resolution providing the Panhandle Groundwater
1745
01:16:30.780 --> 01:16:32.840 line:15%
Conservation District with financing
1746
01:16:32.840 --> 01:16:35.740 line:15%
from the Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Program
1747
01:16:35.740 --> 01:16:37.550 line:15%
for an agricultural water conservation
1748
01:16:37.550 --> 01:16:40.280 line:15%
equipment loan program as recommended by
1749
01:16:40.280 --> 01:16:41.340 line:15%
our Executive Administrator.
1750
01:16:41.340 --> 01:16:43.060 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1751
01:16:43.060 --> 01:16:44.250 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
1752
01:16:44.250 --> 01:16:45.083 line:15%
Aye.
1753
01:16:45.083 --> 01:16:46.633 line:15%
Motion passes.
Thank you.
1754
01:16:46.633 --> 01:16:47.847 line:15%
Next item please.
1755
01:16:47.847 --> 01:16:50.240 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the city of Brady
1756
01:16:50.240 --> 01:16:52.570 line:15%
for financing from the Economically Distressed
1757
01:16:52.570 --> 01:16:54.670 line:15%
Areas Program and the Drinking Water
1758
01:16:54.670 --> 01:16:56.700 line:15%
State Revolving Fund for construction
1759
01:16:56.700 --> 01:16:59.430 line:15%
of a water system improvement project.
1760
01:16:59.430 --> 01:17:02.800 line:15%
We have Mayor Anthony Groves from the city of Brady
1761
01:17:02.800 --> 01:17:05.990 line:15%
and Steve Miller, Public Works Project Manager
1762
01:17:05.990 --> 01:17:09.903 line:15%
from the city of Brady, and Keith Kindle from,
1763
01:17:10.850 --> 01:17:13.040 line:15%
city of Brady's Consulting Engineer
1764
01:17:13.040 --> 01:17:14.510 line:15%
who would like to address the Board
1765
01:17:14.510 --> 01:17:15.910 line:15%
at the appropriate time.
1766
01:17:15.910 --> 01:17:20.000 line:15%
And Laura Jarzombek is again here to present.
1767
01:17:20.000 --> 01:17:20.833 line:15%
Thank you.
1768
01:17:20.833 --> 01:17:24.150 line:15%
Again, for the record, my name is Laura Jarzombek
1769
01:17:24.150 --> 01:17:26.100 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
1770
01:17:28.030 --> 01:17:31.390 line:15%
Located in McCalla County near the center of the state,
1771
01:17:31.390 --> 01:17:34.640 line:15%
the city of Brady serves approximately 6,000 water
1772
01:17:34.640 --> 01:17:37.810 line:15%
and 5,500 wastewater customers.
1773
01:17:37.810 --> 01:17:40.810 line:15%
The city is under an administrative order
1774
01:17:40.810 --> 01:17:43.160 line:15%
from the Environmental Protection Agency
1775
01:17:43.160 --> 01:17:45.700 line:15%
to address noncompliance issues
1776
01:17:45.700 --> 01:17:47.970 line:15%
for exceeding maximum contaminate levels
1777
01:17:47.970 --> 01:17:50.900 line:15%
for combined radium and gross alpha particles
1778
01:17:50.900 --> 01:17:52.670 line:15%
in their groundwater supplies.
1779
01:17:52.670 --> 01:17:55.400 line:15%
Now as you know this is typical for water
1780
01:17:55.400 --> 01:17:59.390 line:15%
from the Hickory Aquifer in Central Texas.
1781
01:17:59.390 --> 01:18:02.360 line:15%
The city also uses surface water from Lake Brady,
1782
01:18:02.360 --> 01:18:04.060 line:15%
and the surface water treatment plant
1783
01:18:04.060 --> 01:18:06.973 line:15%
has been cited for disinfection byproducts.
1784
01:18:08.440 --> 01:18:11.130 line:15%
The city has completed planning and design phases
1785
01:18:11.130 --> 01:18:12.160 line:15%
of the project.
1786
01:18:12.160 --> 01:18:16.030 line:15%
And funds are now needed for construction phase
1787
01:18:16.030 --> 01:18:18.550 line:15%
to bring the city's drinking water into compliance
1788
01:18:18.550 --> 01:18:21.720 line:15%
with the state and federal standards.
1789
01:18:21.720 --> 01:18:24.290 line:15%
So, the city is requesting financial assistance
1790
01:18:24.290 --> 01:18:27.180 line:15%
in order to make these water system improvements.
1791
01:18:27.180 --> 01:18:30.570 line:15%
These improvements include a new radionuclide
1792
01:18:30.570 --> 01:18:34.030 line:15%
reduction treatment plant, water transmission lines,
1793
01:18:34.030 --> 01:18:36.550 line:15%
elevated and ground storage facilities,
1794
01:18:36.550 --> 01:18:38.010 line:15%
and pre-treatment improvements
1795
01:18:38.010 --> 01:18:39.993 line:15%
at the surface water treatment plant.
1796
01:18:41.600 --> 01:18:43.600 line:15%
The proposed project will also include
1797
01:18:43.600 --> 01:18:46.400 line:15%
the development of an asset management plant
1798
01:18:46.400 --> 01:18:47.883 line:15%
for the city's water system.
1799
01:18:49.110 --> 01:18:51.330 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
1800
01:18:51.330 --> 01:18:52.860 line:15%
approval of this request.
1801
01:18:52.860 --> 01:18:54.550 line:15%
This concludes my presentation
1802
01:18:54.550 --> 01:18:56.783 line:15%
and I'm happy to answer any questions.
1803
01:18:56.783 --> 01:19:00.000 line:15%
Thank you, Miss Jarzombek.
Thank you.
1804
01:19:00.000 --> 01:19:01.150 line:15%
Very well said.
1805
01:19:01.150 --> 01:19:02.200 line:15%
Thank you.
Yeah.
1806
01:19:03.350 --> 01:19:06.043 line:15%
We have a few folks who'd like to address the Board.
1807
01:19:14.914 --> 01:19:15.747 line:15%
Howdy.
Howdy.
1808
01:19:16.633 --> 01:19:20.880 line:15%
I'm Tony Groves, the Mayor of Brady Texas.
1809
01:19:20.880 --> 01:19:23.720 line:15%
I cannot express to you the thanks
1810
01:19:23.720 --> 01:19:26.030 line:15%
for your help in doing this.
1811
01:19:26.030 --> 01:19:29.323 line:15%
I think it's worthy of recognition that,
1812
01:19:30.660 --> 01:19:32.517 line:15%
I've been mayor about five years,
1813
01:19:32.517 --> 01:19:36.763 line:15%
and so this has been very involved as part of that.
1814
01:19:37.690 --> 01:19:41.160 line:15%
We got a lot of districts that came to Brady
1815
01:19:41.160 --> 01:19:45.330 line:15%
hunting for hides and loaded for bear.
1816
01:19:45.330 --> 01:19:49.110 line:15%
When we explain to them what the state of Texas was doing,
1817
01:19:49.110 --> 01:19:51.657 line:15%
what the Water Development Board was doing
1818
01:19:51.657 --> 01:19:53.260 line:15%
and what we were doing and how
1819
01:19:53.260 --> 01:19:55.660 line:15%
dedicated we were to the process,
1820
01:19:55.660 --> 01:19:57.683 line:15%
they walked away very disappointed.
1821
01:19:59.090 --> 01:20:04.090 line:15%
The range of interaction that we had was
1822
01:20:04.360 --> 01:20:05.960 line:15%
all the way from personal letters
1823
01:20:05.960 --> 01:20:07.690 line:15%
from high school students about
1824
01:20:07.690 --> 01:20:09.990 line:15%
the importance of getting radionuclides
1825
01:20:09.990 --> 01:20:11.200 line:15%
out of the water,
1826
01:20:11.200 --> 01:20:12.960 line:15%
to a couple of personal phone calls
1827
01:20:12.960 --> 01:20:16.910 line:15%
from Erin Brockovich to me to ask
1828
01:20:16.910 --> 01:20:20.220 line:15%
what we were doing about it and to actually
1829
01:20:20.220 --> 01:20:24.640 line:15%
be complementary in what the state knew
1830
01:20:24.640 --> 01:20:27.810 line:15%
and the city of Brady was doing.
1831
01:20:27.810 --> 01:20:32.420 line:15%
As part of that, we would like to give you a plaque
1832
01:20:33.560 --> 01:20:36.530 line:15%
in grateful recognition of the outstanding support
1833
01:20:36.530 --> 01:20:38.440 line:15%
and dedication of the Texas Water
1834
01:20:38.440 --> 01:20:41.180 line:15%
Development Board directors and staff
1835
01:20:41.180 --> 01:20:43.630 line:15%
in providing the affordable financing
1836
01:20:43.630 --> 01:20:47.680 line:15%
and invaluable guidance to the city of Brady
1837
01:20:47.680 --> 01:20:52.283 line:15%
for radionuclide reduction project, December 13th, 2018.
1838
01:20:53.620 --> 01:20:55.543 line:15%
Thank you, very, very much.
1839
01:20:56.430 --> 01:20:57.420 line:15%
Thank you, Mayor.
1840
01:20:57.420 --> 01:20:59.422 line:15%
I appreciate you being here.
Thank you.
1841
01:20:59.422 --> 01:21:02.172 line:15%
(crowd applause)
1842
01:21:07.130 --> 01:21:09.970 line:15%
Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup.
1843
01:21:10.890 --> 01:21:12.760 line:15%
Good morning, my name is Steven Miller,
1844
01:21:12.760 --> 01:21:15.350 line:15%
and I'm here to represent the City Manager of Brady,
1845
01:21:15.350 --> 01:21:18.260 line:15%
and more importantly the rate payers of Brady.
1846
01:21:18.260 --> 01:21:21.030 line:15%
We are sincerely grateful for the kind consideration
1847
01:21:21.030 --> 01:21:23.290 line:15%
being received today in the form of grant funding
1848
01:21:23.290 --> 01:21:26.230 line:15%
at zero percent loan terms.
1849
01:21:26.230 --> 01:21:29.870 line:15%
There are many challenges rural communities face in Texas,
1850
01:21:29.870 --> 01:21:32.670 line:15%
and the issue of radionuclides in drinking water
1851
01:21:32.670 --> 01:21:34.580 line:15%
is a formidable foe.
1852
01:21:34.580 --> 01:21:35.850 line:15%
We are fortunate to have
1853
01:21:35.850 --> 01:21:38.510 line:15%
Enprotec Hibbs and Todd on our side.
1854
01:21:38.510 --> 01:21:40.850 line:15%
More importantly we are fortunate to have
1855
01:21:40.850 --> 01:21:43.030 line:15%
the leadership of the Texas Water Development Board
1856
01:21:43.030 --> 01:21:45.530 line:15%
that understands the impact of a daunting
1857
01:21:45.530 --> 01:21:47.570 line:15%
federal regulation can have
1858
01:21:47.570 --> 01:21:50.810 line:15%
on a small rural community such as Brady.
1859
01:21:50.810 --> 01:21:53.260 line:15%
Rural Texas is a wonderful place to be,
1860
01:21:53.260 --> 01:21:55.340 line:15%
and without the help of your agency,
1861
01:21:55.340 --> 01:21:57.050 line:15%
small communities that make up
1862
01:21:57.050 --> 01:22:00.160 line:15%
the uniqueness of Texas would surely disappear
1863
01:22:00.160 --> 01:22:02.100 line:15%
from the fabric of the state.
1864
01:22:02.100 --> 01:22:04.150 line:15%
Thank you, again for your financial help.
1865
01:22:05.056 --> 01:22:06.304 line:15%
Thank you for the kinds words
1866
01:22:06.304 --> 01:22:08.721 line:15%
and thank you for being here.
1867
01:22:09.822 --> 01:22:11.740 line:15%
Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, and Director Paup.
1868
01:22:11.740 --> 01:22:13.390 line:15%
For the record my name is Keith Kindle,
1869
01:22:13.390 --> 01:22:16.260 line:15%
Chief Operating Officer for Enprotec Hibbs and Todd.
1870
01:22:16.260 --> 01:22:18.230 line:15%
I just wanna take a moment to thank
1871
01:22:18.230 --> 01:22:20.430 line:15%
Lee's team and the Texas Water Development Board.
1872
01:22:20.430 --> 01:22:23.280 line:15%
This is a very complex project.
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There's a lot of moving parts to it,
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01:22:24.637 --> 01:22:26.400 line:15%
and be able to integrate all the different
1875
01:22:26.400 --> 01:22:28.360 line:15%
funding programs that made this project
1876
01:22:28.360 --> 01:22:30.540 line:15%
a success and affordable to the city of Brady
1877
01:22:30.540 --> 01:22:31.510 line:15%
is quite an achievement.
1878
01:22:31.510 --> 01:22:34.620 line:15%
So, I wanna say thank you on that behalf.
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Also I wanna note that there's 110 met and unmet needs,
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01:22:38.020 --> 01:22:41.270 line:15%
so this ain't an opportune time and location to
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01:22:41.270 --> 01:22:42.950 line:15%
remind that there was a $200 million
1882
01:22:42.950 --> 01:22:44.210 line:15%
referendum before the voters
1883
01:22:44.210 --> 01:22:46.100 line:15%
for additionally to have funding last year,
1884
01:22:46.100 --> 01:22:47.590 line:15%
last session, and we hope that'll
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01:22:47.590 --> 01:22:49.750 line:15%
be the same this session and going forward.
1886
01:22:49.750 --> 01:22:52.960 line:15%
That was the first time since 1995 that did not come out.
1887
01:22:52.960 --> 01:22:54.520 line:15%
But there's obviously still a lot of need
1888
01:22:54.520 --> 01:22:56.970 line:15%
for EDAP program within it.
1889
01:22:56.970 --> 01:22:59.130 line:15%
And then last but not least, you have made
1890
01:22:59.130 --> 01:23:01.320 line:15%
my January meeting with the EPA
1891
01:23:01.320 --> 01:23:05.552 line:15%
on a great order a lot better over the past five years.
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01:23:05.552 --> 01:23:07.013 line:15%
Merry Christmas.
Yes, thank you.
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01:23:07.013 --> 01:23:08.600 line:15%
It's been quite a Christmas gift.
1894
01:23:08.600 --> 01:23:10.570 line:15%
So on behalf of the city of Grady,
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01:23:10.570 --> 01:23:12.790 line:15%
we cannot thank you enough for the first time
1896
01:23:12.790 --> 01:23:13.850 line:15%
in decades we'll be able
1897
01:23:13.850 --> 01:23:15.900 line:15%
to achieve compliance with the radionuclides
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01:23:15.900 --> 01:23:17.730 line:15%
and gross alpha particles,
1899
01:23:17.730 --> 01:23:19.160 line:15%
and be able to provide adequate
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01:23:19.160 --> 01:23:20.760 line:15%
and safe water to the citizens.
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01:23:20.760 --> 01:23:23.620 line:15%
So, I cannot say enough about how meaningful that is,
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so thank you.
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01:23:25.564 --> 01:23:27.214 line:15%
Thank you, Keith.
Thank you.
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01:23:28.640 --> 01:23:31.080 line:15%
Questions, comments, or objection?
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01:23:31.080 --> 01:23:32.340 line:15%
Gosh, they just said it all.
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01:23:32.340 --> 01:23:34.052 line:15%
It's hard to add to that.
1907
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If we think about the EDAP program and the intent,
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I can't think of a project that probably speaks to it
1909
01:23:41.800 --> 01:23:44.643 line:15%
better than the city of Brady and their radionuclides.
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01:23:46.732 --> 01:23:50.350 line:15%
We have the money and we're able to help them
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01:23:50.350 --> 01:23:51.600 line:15%
with low interest financing
1912
01:23:51.600 --> 01:23:53.226 line:15%
with grants of the EDAP program
1913
01:23:53.226 --> 01:23:55.260 line:15%
and put together the structure.
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01:23:55.260 --> 01:23:57.810 line:15%
Of course part of it includes them also taking on
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01:23:57.810 --> 01:24:01.460 line:15%
responsibility in paying us back for
1916
01:24:01.460 --> 01:24:02.510 line:15%
some of the investment.
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01:24:02.510 --> 01:24:05.050 line:15%
But you can have the money and you can have
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the technology, and we're very fortunate that
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01:24:07.740 --> 01:24:09.760 line:15%
the engineering firm that you're working with
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01:24:09.760 --> 01:24:10.760 line:15%
and the talent that we have
1921
01:24:10.760 --> 01:24:12.150 line:15%
in the state of Texas is here
1922
01:24:12.150 --> 01:24:15.060 line:15%
that we can address these kind of challenges.
1923
01:24:15.060 --> 01:24:16.490 line:15%
But you can have the money and you can have
1924
01:24:16.490 --> 01:24:19.600 line:15%
the technology, but again it's up to the local leadership.
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I think the real credit goes to the leadership
1926
01:24:22.460 --> 01:24:25.460 line:15%
of the city of Brady in reaching out
1927
01:24:25.460 --> 01:24:27.740 line:15%
and getting good partners
1928
01:24:27.740 --> 01:24:30.480 line:15%
and kind of having that stick to it-ness
1929
01:24:30.480 --> 01:24:33.950 line:15%
to kind of forge on and make sure that
1930
01:24:33.950 --> 01:24:37.080 line:15%
this became something that was an issue of the past
1931
01:24:37.080 --> 01:24:39.480 line:15%
and was not gonna be something that would
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01:24:39.480 --> 01:24:40.450 line:15%
impact their future.
1933
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So, a great credit to you all
1934
01:24:42.387 --> 01:24:44.270 line:15%
and the work that you've done and it was just
1935
01:24:44.270 --> 01:24:45.893 line:15%
wonderful to be apart of this.
1936
01:24:47.186 --> 01:24:48.019 line:15%
Director Paup?
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01:24:48.019 --> 01:24:49.730 line:15%
Yeah, thank y'all for coming and presenting.
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01:24:49.730 --> 01:24:52.190 line:15%
I'm, I guess, the crier of the Board,
1939
01:24:52.190 --> 01:24:54.160 line:15%
so I've been trying not to break out in tears
1940
01:24:54.160 --> 01:24:56.306 line:15%
this whole meeting because we've done
1941
01:24:56.306 --> 01:24:58.730 line:15%
such great things for communities.
1942
01:24:58.730 --> 01:25:01.870 line:15%
And it's truly like a holiday meeting for me.
1943
01:25:01.870 --> 01:25:02.703 line:15%
It's wonderful.
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01:25:02.703 --> 01:25:06.290 line:15%
I think it's another project with multiple
1945
01:25:07.700 --> 01:25:08.640 line:15%
funding sources.
1946
01:25:08.640 --> 01:25:09.750 line:15%
It took a lot of effort.
1947
01:25:09.750 --> 01:25:12.030 line:15%
I think it shows our dedication to this community
1948
01:25:12.030 --> 01:25:14.190 line:15%
to get this project done.
1949
01:25:14.190 --> 01:25:15.523 line:15%
Well done, thank you.
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I'm glad your meeting will be a little smoother, Keith.
1951
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It's probably one of the top of the priority list
1952
01:25:22.280 --> 01:25:23.607 line:15%
on getting this to happen.
1953
01:25:25.770 --> 01:25:27.770 line:15%
Great job, you and the team.
Thank you.
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Is there a motion?
1955
01:25:29.560 --> 01:25:31.770 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed
1956
01:25:31.770 --> 01:25:34.130 line:15%
resolutions providing the city of Brady
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with financing for the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1958
01:25:37.710 --> 01:25:39.830 line:15%
and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
1959
01:25:39.830 --> 01:25:42.760 line:15%
for construction of a water system improvement project
1960
01:25:42.760 --> 01:25:45.100 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
1961
01:25:45.100 --> 01:25:46.510 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
1962
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All in favor say aye.
1963
01:25:47.397 --> 01:25:48.230 line:15%
Aye.
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01:25:48.230 --> 01:25:49.520 line:15%
Motion passes.
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01:25:49.520 --> 01:25:50.353 line:15%
Next item please.
1966
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Consider approving a request
1967
01:25:51.850 --> 01:25:53.770 line:15%
from the El Paso Public Service Board
1968
01:25:53.770 --> 01:25:56.730 line:15%
for financing from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
1969
01:25:56.730 --> 01:25:59.190 line:15%
for construction of a first time wastewater
1970
01:25:59.190 --> 01:26:02.220 line:15%
service project for the Montana Vista Area.
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01:26:02.220 --> 01:26:07.190 line:15%
Laura Jarzombek has given me another opportunity
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01:26:07.190 --> 01:26:08.980 line:15%
to practice her last name.
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(laughs)
1974
01:26:11.098 --> 01:26:11.931 line:15%
Well, very good.
1975
01:26:11.931 --> 01:26:14.050 line:15%
Again for the record my name is Laura Jarzombek
1976
01:26:14.050 --> 01:26:17.140 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
1977
01:26:17.140 --> 01:26:20.730 line:15%
The El Paso Water Utility's Public Service Board,
1978
01:26:20.730 --> 01:26:23.040 line:15%
acting on behalf on the city of El Paso,
1979
01:26:23.040 --> 01:26:25.870 line:15%
is requesting EDAP construction funding
1980
01:26:25.870 --> 01:26:27.990 line:15%
to bring first time wastewater service
1981
01:26:27.990 --> 01:26:31.010 line:15%
to the Montana Vista area which is located
1982
01:26:31.010 --> 01:26:34.630 line:15%
in the eastern most portion of El Paso County.
1983
01:26:34.630 --> 01:26:37.550 line:15%
There are 1,990
1984
01:26:37.550 --> 01:26:40.980 line:15%
EDAP eligible connections in Montana Vista.
1985
01:26:40.980 --> 01:26:43.090 line:15%
Residents in Montana Vista have received
1986
01:26:43.090 --> 01:26:48.090 line:15%
water service since 1996 but have no sanitary sewer service.
1987
01:26:48.660 --> 01:26:53.660 line:15%
Instead, residents have relied on onsite sewage facilities,
1988
01:26:53.970 --> 01:26:58.640 line:15%
cesspools, or discharge wastewater directly on the surface.
1989
01:26:58.640 --> 01:27:02.100 line:15%
To address this, El Paso is proposing a project
1990
01:27:02.100 --> 01:27:06.390 line:15%
to provide first time wastewater service to the area.
1991
01:27:06.390 --> 01:27:09.270 line:15%
The planning and design of the proposed project
1992
01:27:09.270 --> 01:27:12.683 line:15%
have been completed and were both funded through EDAP.
1993
01:27:14.080 --> 01:27:16.530 line:15%
For this request, El Paso is proposing
1994
01:27:16.530 --> 01:27:19.870 line:15%
to construct phase one of the project
1995
01:27:19.870 --> 01:27:22.850 line:15%
which will provide first time wastewater service
1996
01:27:22.850 --> 01:27:25.320 line:15%
for 800 households.
1997
01:27:25.320 --> 01:27:27.980 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
1998
01:27:27.980 --> 01:27:29.170 line:15%
of this request.
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01:27:29.170 --> 01:27:30.970 line:15%
This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to answer any questions.
2001
01:27:34.240 --> 01:27:35.640 line:15%
Thank you, Miss Jarzombek.
2002
01:27:37.670 --> 01:27:39.760 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2003
01:27:39.760 --> 01:27:43.580 line:15%
Again, another project that desperately
2004
01:27:43.580 --> 01:27:45.794 line:15%
needs the help of EDAP.
2005
01:27:45.794 --> 01:27:48.000 line:15%
And so it's great that we had this resource available,
2006
01:27:48.000 --> 01:27:51.920 line:15%
and of course one of the, I guess,
2007
01:27:51.920 --> 01:27:53.470 line:15%
strategies in moving forward
2008
01:27:53.470 --> 01:27:56.620 line:15%
is that we had lots of community need out there
2009
01:27:56.620 --> 01:27:59.880 line:15%
and not enough funds to be able to meet all of the need.
2010
01:27:59.880 --> 01:28:04.020 line:15%
And so, part of what we did was kind of
2011
01:28:04.020 --> 01:28:06.420 line:15%
restrict the amount that each maybe
2012
01:28:06.420 --> 01:28:08.480 line:15%
individual community could get
2013
01:28:08.480 --> 01:28:10.623 line:15%
of the remaining authorities.
2014
01:28:13.765 --> 01:28:15.260 line:15%
It's good that we were able to,
2015
01:28:15.260 --> 01:28:17.940 line:15%
because of that commitment, we were able to
2016
01:28:17.940 --> 01:28:21.200 line:15%
phase this into three different phases.
2017
01:28:21.200 --> 01:28:23.380 line:15%
And so, being able to kind of move forward
2018
01:28:23.380 --> 01:28:25.150 line:15%
with that first phase.
2019
01:28:25.150 --> 01:28:29.270 line:15%
Also just wanted to note that not only are they getting
2020
01:28:29.270 --> 01:28:32.080 line:15%
financing, but the community is taking on
2021
01:28:32.080 --> 01:28:35.780 line:15%
$1.4 million in financing through the EDAP program.
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01:28:35.780 --> 01:28:38.090 line:15%
So, also kind of investing in this
2023
01:28:38.090 --> 01:28:40.880 line:15%
first time sewer service which,
2024
01:28:40.880 --> 01:28:42.770 line:15%
again, I've been to this area.
2025
01:28:42.770 --> 01:28:44.013 line:15%
It's very much needed.
2026
01:28:44.870 --> 01:28:47.857 line:15%
Appreciate the work of the team in moving forward
2027
01:28:47.857 --> 01:28:49.749 line:15%
and making this happen.
2028
01:28:49.749 --> 01:28:51.164 line:15%
Thank you.
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01:28:51.164 --> 01:28:52.090 line:15%
Director Paup?
2030
01:28:52.090 --> 01:28:54.760 line:15%
I believe this is our final EDAP project of the day,
2031
01:28:54.760 --> 01:28:58.653 line:15%
so, I won't be crying anymore through this meeting.
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01:28:59.750 --> 01:29:03.530 line:15%
800 homes will finally receive wastewater service.
2033
01:29:03.530 --> 01:29:06.650 line:15%
I think the majority of us take that for granted every day.
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01:29:06.650 --> 01:29:09.000 line:15%
I am really thrilled that the Board is helping
2035
01:29:09.000 --> 01:29:10.020 line:15%
make this possible.
2036
01:29:10.020 --> 01:29:13.012 line:15%
And I'm happy to help our friends in El Paso.
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01:29:13.012 --> 01:29:14.290 line:15%
Thank you.
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01:29:14.290 --> 01:29:15.123 line:15%
Indeed.
2039
01:29:15.123 --> 01:29:16.640 line:15%
And I appreciate to see El Paso,
2040
01:29:16.640 --> 01:29:18.350 line:15%
what a great partners they are,
2041
01:29:18.350 --> 01:29:22.860 line:15%
not only this project but many others previously.
2042
01:29:22.860 --> 01:29:24.720 line:15%
Is there a motion?
2043
01:29:24.720 --> 01:29:26.900 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
2044
01:29:26.900 --> 01:29:30.410 line:15%
providing the El Paso Water Utility's Public Service Board
2045
01:29:30.410 --> 01:29:33.900 line:15%
acting on behalf of the city of El Paso with financing from
2046
01:29:33.900 --> 01:29:36.130 line:15%
the Economically Distressed Areas Program
2047
01:29:36.130 --> 01:29:37.990 line:15%
for construction of a first time
2048
01:29:37.990 --> 01:29:41.130 line:15%
wastewater service project in the Montana Vista area
2049
01:29:41.130 --> 01:29:43.190 line:15%
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
2050
01:29:43.190 --> 01:29:45.535 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
2051
01:29:45.535 --> 01:29:46.368 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
2052
01:29:46.368 --> 01:29:47.370 line:15%
Aye.
2053
01:29:47.370 --> 01:29:48.240 line:15%
Motion passes.
2054
01:29:48.240 --> 01:29:49.560 line:15%
Next item please.
2055
01:29:49.560 --> 01:29:53.070 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the city of Shallowater
2056
01:29:53.070 --> 01:29:56.167 line:15%
for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
2057
01:29:56.167 --> 01:29:58.340 line:15%
and the Texas Water Development Fund
2058
01:29:58.340 --> 01:30:01.290 line:15%
for the construction of water system improvements,
2059
01:30:01.290 --> 01:30:04.130 line:15%
and for a waiver from the requirement to include funds
2060
01:30:04.130 --> 01:30:07.680 line:15%
to mitigate water loss as a part of the project.
2061
01:30:07.680 --> 01:30:11.000 line:15%
Laura Jarzombek is again here to present.
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01:30:11.960 --> 01:30:14.030 line:15%
For the record, again my name is Laura Jarzombek
2063
01:30:14.030 --> 01:30:16.640 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
2064
01:30:16.640 --> 01:30:19.510 line:15%
The city of Shallowater is located 15 miles
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01:30:19.510 --> 01:30:21.730 line:15%
northwest of Lubbock, and provides water
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01:30:21.730 --> 01:30:23.910 line:15%
and wastewater services to a population
2067
01:30:23.910 --> 01:30:26.640 line:15%
of just over 2,500 residents.
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01:30:26.640 --> 01:30:28.780 line:15%
The city is requesting financial assistance
2069
01:30:28.780 --> 01:30:32.050 line:15%
for the construction of water system improvements.
2070
01:30:32.050 --> 01:30:34.550 line:15%
The city's groundwater exceeds the maximum
2071
01:30:34.550 --> 01:30:36.480 line:15%
contaminate level for uranium,
2072
01:30:36.480 --> 01:30:38.210 line:15%
and the city has been placed under
2073
01:30:38.210 --> 01:30:41.020 line:15%
an administrative order by the Texas Commission
2074
01:30:41.020 --> 01:30:42.880 line:15%
on Environment Quality.
2075
01:30:42.880 --> 01:30:44.620 line:15%
The recommended financing includes
2076
01:30:44.620 --> 01:30:47.050 line:15%
principal forgiveness as an urgent need project
2077
01:30:47.050 --> 01:30:49.203 line:15%
as a result of this administrative order.
2078
01:30:50.480 --> 01:30:52.550 line:15%
The city proposes to make improvements
2079
01:30:52.550 --> 01:30:54.690 line:15%
to its existing water treatment plant
2080
01:30:54.690 --> 01:30:57.690 line:15%
including the construction of a new pump station
2081
01:30:57.690 --> 01:30:59.560 line:15%
and groundwater storage tanks
2082
01:30:59.560 --> 01:31:03.463 line:15%
and the installation of a reverse osmosis system.
2083
01:31:04.360 --> 01:31:06.830 line:15%
In addition, the city is above its threshold
2084
01:31:06.830 --> 01:31:09.160 line:15%
for apparent water loss and is requesting
2085
01:31:09.160 --> 01:31:10.760 line:15%
a waiver from the requirement
2086
01:31:10.760 --> 01:31:13.653 line:15%
to include funds to mitigate this loss.
2087
01:31:14.650 --> 01:31:17.010 line:15%
The city is in the process of installing
2088
01:31:17.010 --> 01:31:20.350 line:15%
a pilot automated meter reading system
2089
01:31:20.350 --> 01:31:23.300 line:15%
to identify the true nature of its data issues
2090
01:31:23.300 --> 01:31:26.980 line:15%
and obtain a better understanding of its water loss.
2091
01:31:26.980 --> 01:31:28.940 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
2092
01:31:28.940 --> 01:31:30.300 line:15%
approval of this request.
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01:31:30.300 --> 01:31:31.960 line:15%
This concludes my presentation.
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01:31:31.960 --> 01:31:34.330 line:15%
And I'm happy to answer any questions.
2095
01:31:34.330 --> 01:31:35.960 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2096
01:31:35.960 --> 01:31:37.190 line:15%
Again, a small community.
2097
01:31:37.190 --> 01:31:39.680 line:15%
It's good to see the resources of the Board
2098
01:31:39.680 --> 01:31:41.730 line:15%
being able to step forward and to help them
2099
01:31:41.730 --> 01:31:44.980 line:15%
with the water quality issue
2100
01:31:44.980 --> 01:31:49.665 line:15%
and be able to address that for the people
2101
01:31:49.665 --> 01:31:51.760 line:15%
in their community.
2102
01:31:51.760 --> 01:31:54.403 line:15%
They're very much, I think under a great order.
2103
01:31:54.403 --> 01:31:57.340 line:15%
They need to kind of move forward with this project.
2104
01:31:57.340 --> 01:31:59.610 line:15%
Also wanted to point out that
2105
01:31:59.610 --> 01:32:01.260 line:15%
they're getting some principal forgiveness
2106
01:32:01.260 --> 01:32:04.290 line:15%
but also financing part of the project.
2107
01:32:05.830 --> 01:32:07.210 line:15%
Even though they're getting zero percent,
2108
01:32:07.210 --> 01:32:09.160 line:15%
they'll be paying back a portion of it.
2109
01:32:10.030 --> 01:32:12.670 line:15%
Then also utilizing defund in addition
2110
01:32:12.670 --> 01:32:15.830 line:15%
to the clean water because they have an existing defund
2111
01:32:15.830 --> 01:32:17.240 line:15%
loan and they're just kind of adding
2112
01:32:17.240 --> 01:32:19.320 line:15%
on to that is my understanding.
2113
01:32:19.320 --> 01:32:22.810 line:15%
Again, a good project for a small community
2114
01:32:22.810 --> 01:32:25.142 line:15%
and it's good to see this moving forward.
2115
01:32:25.142 --> 01:32:26.070 line:15%
Thank you.
2116
01:32:26.070 --> 01:32:27.123 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2117
01:32:28.130 --> 01:32:28.963 line:15%
Great project.
2118
01:32:28.963 --> 01:32:30.100 line:15%
Is there a motion?
2119
01:32:30.100 --> 01:32:32.920 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolutions
2120
01:32:32.920 --> 01:32:35.270 line:15%
providing the city of Shallowater with financing
2121
01:32:35.270 --> 01:32:37.830 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
2122
01:32:37.830 --> 01:32:39.650 line:15%
and the Texas Water Development Fund
2123
01:32:39.650 --> 01:32:42.270 line:15%
for the construction of water system improvements
2124
01:32:42.270 --> 01:32:43.870 line:15%
and for a waiver from the requirement
2125
01:32:43.870 --> 01:32:45.950 line:15%
to include funds to mitigate water loss
2126
01:32:45.950 --> 01:32:47.410 line:15%
as a part of this project
2127
01:32:47.410 --> 01:32:49.790 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
2128
01:32:49.790 --> 01:32:50.850 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
2129
01:32:50.850 --> 01:32:51.740 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
2130
01:32:51.740 --> 01:32:52.573 line:15%
Aye.
2131
01:32:52.573 --> 01:32:54.730 line:15%
Motion passes.
Thank you.
2132
01:32:54.730 --> 01:32:55.990 line:15%
Next item please.
2133
01:32:55.990 --> 01:32:58.850 line:15%
Consider approving a request from the city of Whiteface
2134
01:32:58.850 --> 01:33:01.890 line:15%
for financing from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund
2135
01:33:01.890 --> 01:33:03.640 line:15%
for planning, design and construction
2136
01:33:03.640 --> 01:33:05.600 line:15%
of water system improvements.
2137
01:33:05.600 --> 01:33:09.620 line:15%
Laura Jarzombek is again here to present.
2138
01:33:09.620 --> 01:33:10.453 line:15%
Thank you.
2139
01:33:10.453 --> 01:33:12.350 line:15%
For the record again, my name is Laura Jarzombek
2140
01:33:12.350 --> 01:33:14.980 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
2141
01:33:14.980 --> 01:33:17.870 line:15%
The city of Whiteface is located in Cochran County
2142
01:33:17.870 --> 01:33:21.100 line:15%
about 45 miles directly west of Lubbock
2143
01:33:21.100 --> 01:33:23.710 line:15%
and provides water services to a population
2144
01:33:23.710 --> 01:33:26.570 line:15%
of about 450 residents.
2145
01:33:26.570 --> 01:33:29.250 line:15%
The city intends to use the proposed funding
2146
01:33:29.250 --> 01:33:32.840 line:15%
to replace a deteriorated elevated storage tank
2147
01:33:32.840 --> 01:33:37.013 line:15%
that was built in 1962 with a new stand pipe.
2148
01:33:37.980 --> 01:33:40.940 line:15%
The existing elevated storage tank
2149
01:33:40.940 --> 01:33:43.930 line:15%
is the only pressure sustaining facility
2150
01:33:43.930 --> 01:33:46.000 line:15%
in the city's water system.
2151
01:33:46.000 --> 01:33:48.530 line:15%
The city is also proposing to install a small
2152
01:33:48.530 --> 01:33:50.430 line:15%
transmission line from the stand pipe
2153
01:33:50.430 --> 01:33:51.963 line:15%
to the existing water line.
2154
01:33:52.820 --> 01:33:56.560 line:15%
Additionally, the city's 2017 water loss audit
2155
01:33:56.560 --> 01:33:59.070 line:15%
shows the city is above its water loss threshold
2156
01:33:59.070 --> 01:34:00.513 line:15%
for apparent loss.
2157
01:34:01.490 --> 01:34:05.070 line:15%
The city will use $5,000 of the requested funds
2158
01:34:05.070 --> 01:34:07.493 line:15%
for meter replacement to address this loss.
2159
01:34:09.010 --> 01:34:11.180 line:15%
The city is requesting financing
2160
01:34:11.180 --> 01:34:13.790 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
2161
01:34:13.790 --> 01:34:16.400 line:15%
for the planning, design and construction
2162
01:34:16.400 --> 01:34:19.340 line:15%
of the proposed project that I just described.
2163
01:34:19.340 --> 01:34:21.680 line:15%
The Executive Administrator recommends
2164
01:34:21.680 --> 01:34:23.170 line:15%
approval of this request.
2165
01:34:23.170 --> 01:34:25.050 line:15%
This concludes my presentation,
2166
01:34:25.050 --> 01:34:27.403 line:15%
and again I am happy to answer any questions.
2167
01:34:28.280 --> 01:34:29.113 line:15%
Thank you.
2168
01:34:29.113 --> 01:34:30.680 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2169
01:34:30.680 --> 01:34:31.970 line:15%
Again, a small community.
2170
01:34:31.970 --> 01:34:34.420 line:15%
I mean, less than 500 people.
2171
01:34:34.420 --> 01:34:36.930 line:15%
And kind of trying to position themselves
2172
01:34:36.930 --> 01:34:39.240 line:15%
moving forward by addressing aging
2173
01:34:39.240 --> 01:34:42.043 line:15%
infrastructure, utilizing the resources of the Board.
2174
01:34:42.970 --> 01:34:46.320 line:15%
And, again, taking out a low interest loan.
2175
01:34:46.320 --> 01:34:48.790 line:15%
I think you mentioned to me earlier that they were
2176
01:34:48.790 --> 01:34:52.250 line:15%
being proactive in terms of doing a rate increase
2177
01:34:52.250 --> 01:34:53.440 line:15%
early in the year to be able
2178
01:34:53.440 --> 01:34:54.840 line:15%
to kind afford this project.
2179
01:34:54.840 --> 01:34:58.700 line:15%
So, good to see them kind of taking proactive measures there
2180
01:34:58.700 --> 01:35:00.180 line:15%
to be in a position to go out.
2181
01:35:00.180 --> 01:35:02.910 line:15%
And again, build with today's dollars
2182
01:35:02.910 --> 01:35:04.890 line:15%
and address aging infrastructure
2183
01:35:04.890 --> 01:35:06.330 line:15%
kind of better positioning themselves
2184
01:35:06.330 --> 01:35:07.780 line:15%
for the future, so thank you.
2185
01:35:09.140 --> 01:35:10.240 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2186
01:35:10.240 --> 01:35:11.840 line:15%
Yeah, I love seeing the scope of projects
2187
01:35:11.840 --> 01:35:12.800 line:15%
we helped finance.
2188
01:35:12.800 --> 01:35:15.070 line:15%
In this meeting, the loan we've had,
2189
01:35:15.070 --> 01:35:18.770 line:15%
Arlington that came in for 79.5 from our Drink SRF,
2190
01:35:18.770 --> 01:35:21.640 line:15%
and now we've got Whiteface
2191
01:35:21.640 --> 01:35:24.460 line:15%
that's here for $456,000.
2192
01:35:24.460 --> 01:35:26.300 line:15%
So it just goes to show that the Board is here
2193
01:35:26.300 --> 01:35:28.773 line:15%
to help all sizes of communities.
2194
01:35:30.620 --> 01:35:31.453 line:15%
Indeed.
2195
01:35:31.453 --> 01:35:32.610 line:15%
Is there a motion?
2196
01:35:32.610 --> 01:35:34.770 line:15%
Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
2197
01:35:34.770 --> 01:35:37.210 line:15%
providing the city of Whiteface with financing
2198
01:35:37.210 --> 01:35:39.130 line:15%
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
2199
01:35:39.130 --> 01:35:41.080 line:15%
for planning, design and construction
2200
01:35:41.080 --> 01:35:43.670 line:15%
of water system improvements as recommended by
2201
01:35:43.670 --> 01:35:44.760 line:15%
our Executive Administrator.
2202
01:35:44.760 --> 01:35:46.454 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
2203
01:35:46.454 --> 01:35:47.287 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
2204
01:35:47.287 --> 01:35:48.620 line:15%
Aye.
2205
01:35:48.620 --> 01:35:49.500 line:15%
Motion passes.
2206
01:35:49.500 --> 01:35:50.630 line:15%
Thank you.
Good job, Laura.
2207
01:35:50.630 --> 01:35:52.597 line:15%
Thank you, I appreciate it.
2208
01:35:52.597 --> 01:35:54.600 line:15%
Good job.
Hands on.
2209
01:35:54.600 --> 01:35:55.890 line:15%
Next item please.
2210
01:35:55.890 --> 01:35:58.770 line:15%
Consider approving a resolution by resolution
2211
01:35:58.770 --> 01:36:01.730 line:15%
a request from the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation
2212
01:36:01.730 --> 01:36:03.680 line:15%
for a partial release of lien
2213
01:36:03.680 --> 01:36:05.670 line:15%
on property owned by the corporation.
2214
01:36:05.670 --> 01:36:07.483 line:15%
Joe Reynolds is here to present.
2215
01:36:08.680 --> 01:36:10.370 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake,
2216
01:36:10.370 --> 01:36:12.860 line:15%
Director Jackson, Director Paup.
2217
01:36:12.860 --> 01:36:14.160 line:15%
For the record, Joe Reynolds
2218
01:36:14.160 --> 01:36:17.190 line:15%
with the Executive Administrator's staff.
2219
01:36:17.190 --> 01:36:20.400 line:15%
The East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation
2220
01:36:20.400 --> 01:36:24.940 line:15%
is requesting a partial release of lien on six acres
2221
01:36:24.940 --> 01:36:29.210 line:15%
that it owns that are vacant and unimproved
2222
01:36:29.210 --> 01:36:32.340 line:15%
but are a part of the holdings
2223
01:36:32.340 --> 01:36:37.340 line:15%
that the TWDB has a security interest in,
2224
01:36:38.530 --> 01:36:40.363 line:15%
in order to cover their loans.
2225
01:36:43.180 --> 01:36:48.180 line:15%
Because these properties have no infrastructure on them
2226
01:36:50.020 --> 01:36:54.313 line:15%
and also do not contribute to the revenue stream,
2227
01:36:55.440 --> 01:36:59.790 line:15%
they are not in any way necessary
2228
01:36:59.790 --> 01:37:01.750 line:15%
to the operation of the corporation's
2229
01:37:01.750 --> 01:37:04.490 line:15%
water and wastewater systems.
2230
01:37:04.490 --> 01:37:07.430 line:15%
At the same time the corporation is in compliance
2231
01:37:07.430 --> 01:37:09.240 line:15%
with all rules and regulations
2232
01:37:09.240 --> 01:37:12.510 line:15%
of the Water Development Board.
2233
01:37:12.510 --> 01:37:17.490 line:15%
And therefore is, needs the partial release of lien
2234
01:37:17.490 --> 01:37:19.820 line:15%
to be able to transfer clear title
2235
01:37:19.820 --> 01:37:22.660 line:15%
to those properties to the willing buyer,
2236
01:37:22.660 --> 01:37:25.970 line:15%
and is here with that request for you now.
2237
01:37:25.970 --> 01:37:28.660 line:15%
I'm available to answer any questions you may have.
2238
01:37:28.660 --> 01:37:31.313 line:15%
That concludes my presentation.
2239
01:37:32.450 --> 01:37:33.420 line:15%
Thank you, Joe.
2240
01:37:33.420 --> 01:37:34.420 line:15%
Questions, comments?
2241
01:37:35.880 --> 01:37:37.000 line:15%
Questions, comments.
2242
01:37:37.000 --> 01:37:38.671 line:15%
I appreciate the work on this.
2243
01:37:38.671 --> 01:37:39.663 line:15%
Is there a motion?
Welcome.
2244
01:37:39.663 --> 01:37:42.850 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
2245
01:37:42.850 --> 01:37:45.960 line:15%
providing the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation
2246
01:37:45.960 --> 01:37:47.420 line:15%
with the partial release of lien
2247
01:37:47.420 --> 01:37:49.400 line:15%
on property owned by the corporation
2248
01:37:49.400 --> 01:37:51.973 line:15%
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
2249
01:37:51.973 --> 01:37:53.140 line:15%
Is there a second?
I second.
2250
01:37:53.140 --> 01:37:54.305 line:15%
All in favor say aye.
2251
01:37:54.305 --> 01:37:55.138 line:15%
Aye.
2252
01:37:55.138 --> 01:37:55.971 line:15%
Motion passes.
2253
01:37:55.971 --> 01:37:57.683 line:15%
Thank you.
Thank you, Joe.
2254
01:37:58.930 --> 01:38:00.220 line:15%
Next item please.
2255
01:38:00.220 --> 01:38:02.740 line:15%
The Board will receive comments from the public.
2256
01:38:02.740 --> 01:38:06.290 line:15%
Mr. Chairman, at this time I do not have any cards
2257
01:38:06.290 --> 01:38:08.330 line:15%
for members of the public who would like
2258
01:38:08.330 --> 01:38:09.550 line:15%
to address the Board.
2259
01:38:09.550 --> 01:38:11.040 line:15%
If any member of public would like
2260
01:38:11.040 --> 01:38:13.310 line:15%
to address the Board, now is the time.
2261
01:38:13.310 --> 01:38:18.310 line:15%
If not, the Board will not meet in closed session today.
2262
01:38:19.789 --> 01:38:21.840 line:15%
This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board
2263
01:38:21.840 --> 01:38:23.500 line:15%
is hereby adjourned.
2264
01:38:23.500 --> 01:38:25.589 line:15%
Time is 11:09 a.m.
2265
01:38:25.589 --> 01:38:28.063 line:15%
(gavel pounds)
2266
01:38:28.063 --> 01:38:31.146 line:15%
(unmiced chattering)