WEBVTT 00:00:04.940 --> 00:00:07.389 Good morning. This meeting of the Texas Water Development 00:00:07.389 --> 00:00:12.789 Board is hereby called order. Time is 9:31 AM. For 00:00:12.789 --> 00:00:14.429 the record, my name is Peter Lake, and with me today 00:00:14.429 --> 00:00:18.672 on the dais are Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup. First item, please. 00:00:18.697 --> 00:00:21.019 Discussion regarding outreach efforts and 00:00:21.019 --> 00:00:22.791 activities by the Board. 00:00:22.816 --> 00:00:24.102 Director Jackson. 00:00:24.127 --> 00:00:24.859 Thank you 00:00:24.859 --> 00:00:27.929 Chairman Lake. Since our last meeting, I attended 00:00:27.929 --> 00:00:30.739 a joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Water and 00:00:30.739 --> 00:00:33.000 Rural Affairs And Natural Resources and Economic 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:37.189 Development. A great job by our staff. John Dupnik, 00:00:37.340 --> 00:00:40.509 Larry French, and Temple Makin did a great job testifying 00:00:40.509 --> 00:00:43.289 and providing information to the committee. I also 00:00:43.289 --> 00:00:46.060 traveled to Laredo to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony 00:00:46.060 --> 00:00:49.020 for the South Laredo wastewater treatment plant expansion 00:00:49.280 --> 00:00:53.420 that the Board financed. Great participation from the 00:00:53.429 --> 00:00:57.350 Lyndon Baines Johnson High School band and cheerleaders. 00:00:57.359 --> 00:01:00.820 Great support from the community and, you know, good 00:01:00.820 --> 00:01:03.320 to see the leadership there moving forward. There's 00:01:03.329 --> 00:01:06.900 oftentimes not a lot of attention to waste water treatment 00:01:06.900 --> 00:01:10.239 and course that's so important. Theoretically, we know 00:01:10.239 --> 00:01:12.549 there's not one more molecule of water in the world 00:01:12.549 --> 00:01:15.379 today than when God created the Earth and so important 00:01:15.379 --> 00:01:17.510 that we're good stewards of it so it can be returned 00:01:17.510 --> 00:01:20.409 back and used again and again. And of course, right 00:01:20.409 --> 00:01:22.950 there along the Rio Grande is the treasure that needs 00:01:22.950 --> 00:01:26.090 to be preserved and protected. So a great job by 00:01:26.090 --> 00:01:28.670 that community and great participation during the ribbon 00:01:28.939 --> 00:01:32.390 cutting ceremony celebrating that achievement. Also 00:01:32.400 --> 00:01:35.420 spoke on a panel at the Gulf Coast Power Association 00:01:35.420 --> 00:01:39.340 Empowering Women Leadership Conference, you know, targeted 00:01:39.349 --> 00:01:43.400 towards leadership for women in the energy industry. 00:01:43.700 --> 00:01:46.700 Attended a meeting with Chairman Larson to get an update 00:01:46.709 --> 00:01:49.530 from the High Plains Water District about their efforts 00:01:49.530 --> 00:01:51.950 in studying Dockum, the great work that they're doing 00:01:52.480 --> 00:01:56.269 reaching out and getting data and information and looking 00:01:56.269 --> 00:02:01.040 forward to the Board collaborating with High Plains 00:02:01.040 --> 00:02:05.170 on this important project. Also attended our total water 00:02:05.170 --> 00:02:08.870 loss control program workshops in Austin and in Brenham. 00:02:09.199 --> 00:02:13.330 Appreciate the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 00:02:13.330 --> 00:02:17.050 for attending and presenting on the financial, managerial 00:02:17.050 --> 00:02:20.360 and technical program, which, of course, the Board 00:02:20.360 --> 00:02:26.509 requires on any SRF that moves forward and receives 00:02:26.509 --> 00:02:29.500 a loan commitment. But also I thought it was it was 00:02:29.509 --> 00:02:32.150 good in their presentation that they talked about that 00:02:32.379 --> 00:02:34.750 as being a resource for communities that wanted to 00:02:34.750 --> 00:02:38.400 reach out and utilize the expertise of TCEQ to 00:02:38.400 --> 00:02:42.689 come in and and look at issues that may be particular 00:02:42.689 --> 00:02:45.349 to a small community might have so appreciate them coming 00:02:45.349 --> 00:02:48.280 to our workshop and providing that information 00:02:48.280 --> 00:02:51.639 to the folks there. And then in Brenham, Jennifer 00:02:51.639 --> 00:02:54.909 Nations with the City of College Station presented 00:02:54.909 --> 00:02:57.819 about their case study in what they had done with water 00:02:57.819 --> 00:03:00.800 loss and the significant financial benefit that they're 00:03:00.800 --> 00:03:04.310 receiving by going in and again monitoring their water 00:03:04.310 --> 00:03:07.740 loss and then taking corrective action to to reduce 00:03:07.740 --> 00:03:10.629 it. I'm continuing my engineering recruiting effort 00:03:10.639 --> 00:03:14.210 and attended the UT Austin Engineering Expo at the 00:03:14.219 --> 00:03:18.189 Urban Center and looking for top talent. It was 00:03:18.189 --> 00:03:21.319 great to be able to talk to so many young engineers 00:03:21.319 --> 00:03:24.960 who were so energetic and so interested in kind of 00:03:24.969 --> 00:03:27.110 entering the workforce. And, of course, we'd like them 00:03:27.110 --> 00:03:29.449 to consider coming and working at the Board. 00:03:29.474 --> 00:03:35.490 Yes, we would. Thank you, Director Jackson. Director Paup? 00:03:35.490 --> 00:03:38.139 Good Morning. Since the last Board meeting, I spoke 00:03:38.139 --> 00:03:40.620 at the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation's Sixth 00:03:40.620 --> 00:03:43.759 Annual Water College in Lubbock. I attended the 00:03:43.770 --> 00:03:46.860 Senate Water and Senate Natural Resources Committee 00:03:46.860 --> 00:03:49.180 Joint Hearing and was very impressed by our staff's 00:03:49.180 --> 00:03:52.830 efforts. I was the keynote at AWWA in Wheats 00:03:52.830 --> 00:03:56.990 half day seminar in Houston last week, I believe. And 00:03:56.990 --> 00:04:00.379 finally I was the keynote yesterday in the snowy Panhandle 00:04:00.379 --> 00:04:04.035 at Texas Panhandle Water Symposium. Very happy to be home. 00:04:04.060 --> 00:04:05.939 In a venue with no heat. 00:04:05.939 --> 00:04:11.620 Yes, just call me Elsa. 00:04:11.620 --> 00:04:12.651 I think the parents in the 00:04:12.663 --> 00:04:13.659 crowd laughed a little harder on that one. 00:04:15.139 --> 00:04:18.939 I think you know who Elsa is. 00:04:18.939 --> 00:04:22.860 Anyway, 00:04:22.860 --> 00:04:25.379 since our last Board meeting had a great meeting with 00:04:25.379 --> 00:04:29.269 Brazos River Authority up in Waco, attended the Comptroller's 00:04:29.269 --> 00:04:32.839 Investment Advisory Board meeting, spoke at 00:04:32.850 --> 00:04:36.300 the Japan-Texas Infrastructure Investment Forum, and 00:04:36.300 --> 00:04:40.769 had our only way monthly meeting with TDEM and GLO 00:04:40.769 --> 00:04:46.089 that focuses across our organizations on coordinating 00:04:46.089 --> 00:04:49.959 our flood mitigation efforts. There is no formal 00:04:49.970 --> 00:04:53.149 action required on this item. Next one, please. 00:04:53.174 --> 00:04:54.209 Consider 00:04:54.209 --> 00:04:57.069 authorizing a delegation of authority to the Executive 00:04:57.069 --> 00:05:00.829 Administrator to receive, process and approve applications 00:05:00.829 --> 00:05:04.050 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for 00:05:04.050 --> 00:05:06.759 funding from the Hurricane Harvey account. Kathleen 00:05:06.759 --> 00:05:13.139 Ligon is here to present. 00:05:13.139 --> 00:05:15.459 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:05:15.470 --> 00:05:17.800 For the record, I'm Kathleen Legion of the Executive Administrator's 00:05:17.800 --> 00:05:19.899 staff. This item would authorize 00:05:19.899 --> 00:05:22.850 by resolution, a delegation 00:05:22.850 --> 00:05:25.540 of authority to the Executive Administrator to receive, 00:05:25.540 --> 00:05:28.480 process and approved applications from the Texas Division 00:05:28.480 --> 00:05:30.970 of Emergency Management, or TDEM, for funding from 00:05:30.970 --> 00:05:32.860 the Hurricane Harvey Account, which is part of the 00:05:32.860 --> 00:05:35.529 Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund that was established 00:05:35.540 --> 00:05:39.060 by the 86th Legislature through Senate Bill 7. The bill 00:05:39.060 --> 00:05:41.810 requires TWDBB to provide funding to TDEM 00:05:41.819 --> 00:05:44.339 for financial assistance for projects related Hurricane 00:05:44.339 --> 00:05:47.529 Harvey in accordance with the Federal Hazard Mitigation 00:05:47.529 --> 00:05:50.040 and Public Assistance grant programs, which are both 00:05:50.040 --> 00:05:53.139 administered by TDEM in Texas. In conjunction with 00:05:53.139 --> 00:05:56.069 Senate Bill 7, Senate Bill 500 appropriated, from the 00:05:56.069 --> 00:06:00.000 State's Economic Stabilization Fund, $273 million to 00:06:00.000 --> 00:06:02.579 TWDB for non-federal matching funds to TDEM 00:06:02.579 --> 00:06:05.790 for hazard mitigation projects, and $365 million for 00:06:05.790 --> 00:06:09.189 imagine funds for public assistance projects. In December, 00:06:09.189 --> 00:06:11.550 the Board granted authority to the Executive Administrator 00:06:11.550 --> 00:06:14.879 to execute two memoranda of understanding between 00:06:14.879 --> 00:06:17.959 TDEM and the TWDBB, which established responsibilities 00:06:17.959 --> 00:06:20.860 for each agency. And then last month, the 00:06:20.860 --> 00:06:23.029 Board approved the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency 00:06:23.029 --> 00:06:25.779 Fund Hurricane Harvey Account Prioritization criteria 00:06:25.779 --> 00:06:28.129 for hazard mitigation projects, which is required by 00:06:28.129 --> 00:06:31.730 Senate Bill 7. TDEM will periodically submit applications 00:06:31.730 --> 00:06:33.990 to TWDB for funding from the Hurricane 00:06:33.990 --> 00:06:36.100 Harvey account. They anticipate that these will be 00:06:36.100 --> 00:06:38.420 submitted at least monthly, if not more frequently 00:06:38.540 --> 00:06:40.639 and the stream of applications will continue over a 00:06:40.639 --> 00:06:43.610 number of years. To streamline this process, the Executive 00:06:43.610 --> 00:06:46.540 Administrator request authority to process the applications, 00:06:46.810 --> 00:06:50.009 make required findings on behalf of the Board, and release 00:06:50.009 --> 00:06:52.829 the funding to TDEM. This will expedite processing 00:06:52.829 --> 00:06:55.189 and release the funds for the projects and will conserve 00:06:55.189 --> 00:06:58.360 agency sources. Executive Administrator recommends 00:06:58.360 --> 00:07:00.800 approval of this item, and I'm available for any questions. 00:07:01.850 --> 00:07:03.866 Thank you. Questions, comments? 00:07:03.891 --> 00:07:05.100 Well, it's important work. And it's 00:07:05.100 --> 00:07:08.589 good to see, I heard streamline and expedite which, of 00:07:08.589 --> 00:07:11.139 course, the communities that so desperately need the 00:07:11.139 --> 00:07:14.579 funds, this is great news for them, and I think great 00:07:14.579 --> 00:07:17.110 effort on your part and just appreciate it and know 00:07:17.110 --> 00:07:20.379 how important it is to get the money's to them as quickly 00:07:20.379 --> 00:07:23.139 as possible. 00:07:23.139 --> 00:07:26.240 Another important step in this process. So thank you. 00:07:27.639 --> 00:07:30.720 I want to thank you. And everybody on our team 00:07:30.720 --> 00:07:33.850 who has coordinated so closely with TDEM and especially 00:07:33.879 --> 00:07:37.680 leadership and staff at TDEM. As we all know, this 00:07:37.689 --> 00:07:40.350 flood mitigation, statewide flood mitigation effort 00:07:40.360 --> 00:07:44.389 is something we're starting from really from scratch. 00:07:44.389 --> 00:07:49.269 So it's all new and it ends up in one Board 00:07:49.269 --> 00:07:51.430 item, but there's a lot of work that goes into it. 00:07:51.620 --> 00:07:53.696 Thank you. Is there a motion? 00:07:53.721 --> 00:07:55.629 Chairman, I move we adopt 00:07:55.629 --> 00:07:58.550 the proposed resolution providing delegation of authority 00:07:58.740 --> 00:08:01.180 to the Executive Administrator to receive, process 00:08:01.180 --> 00:08:03.720 and approve applications from the Texas Division of 00:08:03.720 --> 00:08:06.399 Emergency Management for funding from the Hurricane 00:08:06.399 --> 00:08:09.589 Harvey account, as recommended by our Executive Administrator 00:08:09.790 --> 00:08:10.988 Is there a second? 00:08:11.013 --> 00:08:11.333 I second. 00:08:11.359 --> 00:08:14.310 All in favor, say aye. Motion passes. Next 00:08:14.310 --> 00:08:16.022 item, please. Thank you, Kathleen. 00:08:16.047 --> 00:08:17.079 Consider authorizing 00:08:17.079 --> 00:08:19.720 the Executive Administrator to execute a memorandum 00:08:19.720 --> 00:08:22.730 of understanding with the Texas Public Utility Commission 00:08:22.730 --> 00:08:25.980 of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board to maintain 00:08:25.980 --> 00:08:29.750 a public online map viewer. Kay Schultz is here to present. 00:08:30.339 --> 00:08:33.059 Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:08:33.059 --> 00:08:36.500 Paup. I'm Assistant General Counsel Kay Schultz, on 00:08:36.500 --> 00:08:40.830 behalf of the Executive Administrator, this item requests 00:08:40.830 --> 00:08:44.639 your approval for executing a memorandum of understanding 00:08:44.639 --> 00:08:48.570 with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Executive 00:08:48.570 --> 00:08:51.919 Administrator requests that the Board approve an MOU 00:08:52.220 --> 00:08:55.440 allowing the Texas Natural Resources Information 00:08:55.440 --> 00:08:59.889 System to continue maintaining an online public map 00:08:59.919 --> 00:09:03.970 viewer for the Public Utility Commission. This map 00:09:03.970 --> 00:09:08.659 viewer lives, resides on the PUC website, and it's a 00:09:08.659 --> 00:09:12.980 locator for electric transmission lines, certificate 00:09:12.980 --> 00:09:17.149 of convenience and necessity. This is a no cost agreement 00:09:17.590 --> 00:09:21.110 under which we would continue to manage an update. 00:09:21.120 --> 00:09:24.460 TENRIS would continue to manage and update the data 00:09:24.460 --> 00:09:28.279 and data feeds and provide training to the PUC staff 00:09:28.580 --> 00:09:32.120 with an aim of having PUC ultimately take over the 00:09:32.120 --> 00:09:36.200 site on their own and the application. This replaces 00:09:36.210 --> 00:09:39.419 a memorandum of understanding between the parties with 00:09:39.419 --> 00:09:43.129 a similar purpose that expired in 2019, and it would 00:09:43.129 --> 00:09:48.080 continue until August 2021 with the option to renew 00:09:48.080 --> 00:09:52.149 for two years. The Texas Water Code allows the Board 00:09:52.149 --> 00:09:55.639 to enter into an MOU with another agency and also requires 00:09:55.639 --> 00:09:59.029 that all MOUs be put into rule. This agreement 00:09:59.029 --> 00:10:01.710 would take effect when signed by the parties and would 00:10:01.710 --> 00:10:05.460 be placed into our rules at a later date. That concludes 00:10:05.460 --> 00:10:08.639 my presentation. 00:10:08.639 --> 00:10:09.868 Thank you, Kay. Questions, comments? 00:10:09.893 --> 00:10:10.960 Just wonderful that we're 00:10:10.960 --> 00:10:13.000 able to use the resources of the Board on something 00:10:13.000 --> 00:10:16.519 that's so important, and to, again, work and help with another 00:10:16.519 --> 00:10:19.879 agency. Thank you. 00:10:19.879 --> 00:10:22.289 It's a great public service that TENRIS is providing 00:10:22.289 --> 00:10:25.080 to the PUC. So hats off to Richard. Thanks for it. 00:10:26.539 --> 00:10:28.795 Indeed. Is there a motion? 00:10:28.820 --> 00:10:30.539 Mr Chairman, I move we authorize 00:10:30.539 --> 00:10:33.190 the Executive Administrator to execute a memorandum 00:10:33.190 --> 00:10:36.110 of understanding between the Texas Public Utility Commission 00:10:36.110 --> 00:10:39.039 of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board to maintain 00:10:39.039 --> 00:10:42.129 a public online map viewer as recommended by our executive 00:10:42.129 --> 00:10:42.749 administrator. 00:10:42.774 --> 00:10:43.590 Is there a second? 00:10:43.615 --> 00:10:44.020 I second. 00:10:44.045 --> 00:10:44.830 All in favor, say 00:10:44.830 --> 00:10:48.220 aye. Motion passes. Next time, please. Thanks, Kay. 00:10:48.245 --> 00:10:49.350 Consider 00:10:49.350 --> 00:10:52.330 approving material changes to contracts for goods and 00:10:52.330 --> 00:10:54.889 services executed during the first quarter of Fiscal 00:10:54.889 --> 00:10:57.889 Year 2020 and the contract and performance report for 00:10:57.889 --> 00:11:01.250 the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. David Carter 00:11:01.250 --> 00:11:02.519 is here to present. 00:11:02.544 --> 00:11:04.789 Good Morning, everybody. Chairman 00:11:04.789 --> 00:11:06.990 Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. For the record 00:11:06.990 --> 00:11:09.110 my name is David Carter. I'm a member of the Executive 00:11:09.110 --> 00:11:11.960 Administrator's staff. The agenda item before you today 00:11:11.960 --> 00:11:14.610 is where your consideration of a report regarding material 00:11:14.610 --> 00:11:17.220 changes to contracts for goods and services awarded 00:11:17.220 --> 00:11:20.600 under Chapter 2155 of the Texas Government Code executed 00:11:20.600 --> 00:11:23.690 during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 and also 00:11:23.690 --> 00:11:26.100 for your consideration, material encompassing performance 00:11:26.100 --> 00:11:28.590 and contract monitoring for new contracts that were 00:11:28.590 --> 00:11:31.580 executed during the first quarter as well. Material 00:11:31.580 --> 00:11:33.820 changes included in attachment one of the report of 00:11:33.820 --> 00:11:37.240 those that extend the length or postponed the completion 00:11:37.240 --> 00:11:39.970 of a contract for six months or more, or increase the 00:11:39.970 --> 00:11:42.750 total consideration to be paid under contract by 10%, 00:11:42.759 --> 00:11:45.600 at least. The performance reporting included in attachment 00:11:45.600 --> 00:11:48.679 two of the report conforms with TWDB contracting 00:11:48.679 --> 00:11:51.649 policies and procedures and rules. Executive Administrator 00:11:51.919 --> 00:11:53.899 recommends approval of this item. I'm available for any 00:11:53.899 --> 00:11:56.500 questions, you may have. 00:11:56.500 --> 00:11:59.330 Questions, comments? 00:11:59.330 --> 00:12:00.208 Is there a motion? 00:12:00.233 --> 00:12:02.110 Chairman, I move we approve material 00:12:02.110 --> 00:12:04.940 changes to contracts for goods and services executed 00:12:04.940 --> 00:12:08.399 during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 and the 00:12:08.399 --> 00:12:10.659 contract in performance report for the first quarter 00:12:10.659 --> 00:12:14.039 of Fiscal Year 2020 as recommended by our Executive 00:12:14.039 --> 00:12:14.972 Administrator. 00:12:14.997 --> 00:12:15.957 Is there a second? 00:12:15.982 --> 00:12:16.490 I second. 00:12:16.514 --> 00:12:17.769 All in favor, say aye. 00:12:17.769 --> 00:12:21.360 Motion passes. Thank you, Mr Carter. Next item, please. 00:12:21.840 --> 00:12:24.509 Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to 00:12:24.519 --> 00:12:27.679 publish requests for qualifications in the Texas Register 00:12:27.679 --> 00:12:30.669 for three ground water availability modeling projects, 00:12:30.940 --> 00:12:34.440 negotiate and execute contracts with the top ranked 00:12:34.440 --> 00:12:37.929 statement of qualifications for each project, and transfer 00:12:37.929 --> 00:12:42.149 up to $1,440,000 from the Water Assistance Fund to 00:12:42.149 --> 00:12:45.179 the Research and Planning Fund. We have Cindy Ridgeway 00:12:45.179 --> 00:12:46.456 here to present. 00:12:46.481 --> 00:12:49.330 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director 00:12:49.330 --> 00:12:51.889 Jackson and Director Paup. For the record, my name is 00:12:51.889 --> 00:12:54.370 Cindy Ridgeway. I'm here on behalf of the Executive Administrator. 00:12:54.370 --> 00:12:57.870 The ground water availablity models are computer 00:12:57.870 --> 00:13:01.940 models that describe groundwater flow, and they're 00:13:01.940 --> 00:13:04.759 used throughout the state to support ground water conservation 00:13:04.759 --> 00:13:07.600 districts to come up with modeled available groundwater 00:13:07.600 --> 00:13:10.149 from desired future conditions and to help support 00:13:10.159 --> 00:13:13.940 regional planning. The grant budget for the Ground 00:13:13.940 --> 00:13:16.850 Water Availability Modeling program is 1.4 00:13:16.850 --> 00:13:21.919 million for the 2020-2021 biennium, or $720,000 per 00:13:21.919 --> 00:13:25.279 year. As a result of our grant water exceptional 00:13:25.279 --> 00:13:29.629 item, we received an additional $240,000 for the biennium, 00:13:29.639 --> 00:13:33.429 so we're proposing the three research projects totaling 00:13:33.429 --> 00:13:38.360 1.68 million dollars. Per the Texas Water Code 00:13:38.360 --> 00:13:43.379 16.012, we are mandated to develop models for all the 00:13:43.379 --> 00:13:46.480 major minor aquifers in the state of Texas. So the 00:13:46.480 --> 00:13:49.429 first project that we're proposing is in response to 00:13:49.440 --> 00:13:53.159 that. The Marathon Aquifer is a minor aquifer located 00:13:53.159 --> 00:13:58.190 in Brewster County, and what we're proposing is to 00:13:58.190 --> 00:14:01.159 contract a study to develop a conceptual model of the 00:14:01.159 --> 00:14:03.830 aquifer. Conceptual model is where you gather up all 00:14:03.830 --> 00:14:06.009 the data, all the information that you know about the 00:14:06.009 --> 00:14:11.149 aquifer, to develop a concept or an idea of how does 00:14:11.159 --> 00:14:15.610 the aquifer work? And then the other two projects are 00:14:15.620 --> 00:14:19.940 more related to our exceptional item in updating the 00:14:19.940 --> 00:14:23.070 models. We've already started some background research 00:14:23.070 --> 00:14:26.779 for updating the models for the Pecos Valley, the Edwards 00:14:26.779 --> 00:14:29.779 Plateau, nut so the Hill Country portion of the Trinity 00:14:29.779 --> 00:14:32.559 and the Edwards-Balcones Fault Zone in Lapan aquifers. 00:14:32.559 --> 00:14:36.669 And one of the projects is to research, analyze, and 00:14:36.669 --> 00:14:40.019 develop pumping data sets for these aquafiers. It's a 00:14:40.019 --> 00:14:43.750 very labor intensive project. We'd love for somebody 00:14:43.750 --> 00:14:47.909 else to do that for us, and the other research is to 00:14:47.909 --> 00:14:50.340 provide data sets related to recharge, surface water, 00:14:50.340 --> 00:14:53.049 groundwater interactions, and other surface water data 00:14:53.539 --> 00:14:57.610 for four aquifiers, the Pecos Valley, Edwards Plateau, 00:14:57.620 --> 00:14:59.870 Hill Country portion of the Trinity, and the Edwards-Balcones Fault 00:14:59.879 --> 00:15:03.929 Zone. Thank you. That concludes my presentation 00:15:03.929 --> 00:15:06.029 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:15:06.039 --> 00:15:08.309 this item, and I'm here to answer any questions you 00:15:08.309 --> 00:15:09.292 may have. 00:15:09.317 --> 00:15:11.094 Thank you. Questions, comments? 00:15:11.119 --> 00:15:12.240 Well, I appreciate 00:15:12.240 --> 00:15:15.149 the detail you went into explaining the path foward 00:15:15.149 --> 00:15:17.899 work which we know is so important. You mentioned it 00:15:17.899 --> 00:15:20.000 was an exceptional item. So this is something that 00:15:20.000 --> 00:15:22.860 I think we had heard from communities across Texas 00:15:22.860 --> 00:15:26.259 the importance of updating the data and information 00:15:26.259 --> 00:15:28.679 in the groundwater modeling. I believe you shared 00:15:28.679 --> 00:15:32.120 with me that the conceptual model that we will be doing 00:15:32.120 --> 00:15:37.009 for the Marathon Aquifier, is the last minor aquifer, 00:15:37.009 --> 00:15:39.634 there's not much known about it so important. 00:15:39.659 --> 00:15:41.102 Second to last. 00:15:41.127 --> 00:15:42.850 Second to last. Okay, sorry. Second to last. 00:15:42.850 --> 00:15:46.120 Only because we just decided to make the Cross Timbers 00:15:46.120 --> 00:15:49.870 a minor aquifer. So it was last in our original plan. 00:15:49.940 --> 00:15:51.049 Ok, right, last on on 00:15:51.061 --> 00:15:52.129 the original. But Cross Timbers is next. 00:15:52.129 --> 00:15:53.049 So we're close. 00:15:53.074 --> 00:15:54.680 We're getting close. 00:15:54.704 --> 00:15:55.440 But, you know 00:15:55.440 --> 00:15:57.360 again kind of pointing towards something that we really 00:15:57.360 --> 00:16:00.049 had very, you know, little information about. And then 00:16:00.379 --> 00:16:02.970 you know, of course, the Ground Water Conservation 00:16:02.970 --> 00:16:05.299 Districts utilize this information, particularly in 00:16:05.299 --> 00:16:09.389 the Central Texas area, for their decision making 00:16:09.389 --> 00:16:12.120 and for their decision planning. So just great that, 00:16:12.120 --> 00:16:15.440 I think, you know, we took the initiative through the 00:16:15.450 --> 00:16:17.789 exceptional item to do something that is so important 00:16:17.789 --> 00:16:20.419 moving forward to get this data and information and 00:16:20.419 --> 00:16:23.330 continue with updating this. So thank you for for your 00:16:23.330 --> 00:16:24.866 work on this. 00:16:24.891 --> 00:16:26.639 Director Paup? 00:16:26.639 --> 00:16:29.629 No, I just like to say thank you to the Legislature 00:16:29.629 --> 00:16:31.919 for funding this. They get a lot of funding requests 00:16:31.919 --> 00:16:34.019 for exceptional items and they chose to fund this. 00:16:34.269 --> 00:16:35.773 That speaks volumes. 00:16:35.798 --> 00:16:38.029 Absolutely. We'd like to talk 00:16:38.029 --> 00:16:40.899 about our science is the foundation of our planning 00:16:40.899 --> 00:16:42.769 and our financing, and this is a big part of that. 00:16:43.110 --> 00:16:47.149 For a lot of agency activities. Is there a motion? 00:16:48.039 --> 00:16:51.220 Mr. Chairman, I move we authorized the Executive Administrator 00:16:51.220 --> 00:16:54.370 to publish request for qualifications in the Texas 00:16:54.370 --> 00:16:57.070 Register for three ground water availability modeling 00:16:57.070 --> 00:17:01.769 projects for a total amount not to exceed 1,680,000 00:17:02.049 --> 00:17:05.759 negotiate and execute contracts with the top ranked statements 00:17:05.980 --> 00:17:08.539 of qualifications for each project, and transfer up 00:17:08.539 --> 00:17:12.529 to 1,440,000 from the Water Assistance Fund to the 00:17:12.529 --> 00:17:15.529 Research and Planning fund, as recommended by our Executive 00:17:15.529 --> 00:17:16.383 Administrator. 00:17:16.408 --> 00:17:17.542 Is there a second? 00:17:17.567 --> 00:17:18.213 I second. 00:17:18.238 --> 00:17:21.079 All in favor, say aye. Motion passes. Thank you 00:17:21.079 --> 00:17:22.609 Cindy. Next item, please. 00:17:22.634 --> 00:17:24.750 Consider authorizing the Executive 00:17:24.750 --> 00:17:27.829 Administrator to execute contract amendments, increasing 00:17:27.829 --> 00:17:30.609 the total contract amounts for Half and Associates 00:17:30.609 --> 00:17:34.009 and AECOM using the floodplain management account 00:17:34.019 --> 00:17:42.740 and federal funds. Manny Razo is here to present. 00:17:42.740 --> 00:17:45.349 Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:17:45.349 --> 00:17:47.960 Paup. For the record, I am Manuel Razo of the Executive 00:17:47.960 --> 00:17:50.910 Administrator staff. The item for you today requests 00:17:50.910 --> 00:17:53.359 authorization to amend existing contracts under the 00:17:53.359 --> 00:17:56.190 Cooperating Technical Partners Program. Since joining 00:17:56.190 --> 00:17:59.950 in 2000, TWDB has worked collaboratively 00:18:00.319 --> 00:18:02.109 through the program with local communities and the 00:18:02.109 --> 00:18:04.640 Federal Emergency Management Agency to reduce flood 00:18:04.640 --> 00:18:06.730 losses and protect life and property from the risk 00:18:06.730 --> 00:18:09.309 of future flood damage by creating and maintaining 00:18:09.319 --> 00:18:11.950 up to date flood hazard maps and related information. 00:18:13.240 --> 00:18:16.380 In January of 2018, following a competitive selection 00:18:16.380 --> 00:18:19.630 process, staff negotiated and executed contracts with 00:18:19.640 --> 00:18:22.980 two firms, Half Associates and AECOM, to undertake detailed 00:18:22.980 --> 00:18:25.470 mapping and base level engineering studies across the 00:18:25.470 --> 00:18:28.470 state. If approved, this item would authorize budget 00:18:28.480 --> 00:18:31.359 increases using funds available through Senate Bill 500 00:18:31.710 --> 00:18:34.750 passed by the 86th Legislature and federal funding 00:18:34.759 --> 00:18:37.559 to enable additional activities within the scope of 00:18:37.559 --> 00:18:41.069 those existing contracts. Utilizing the two firms 00:18:41.069 --> 00:18:43.750 under contract now will expedite progress to support 00:18:43.750 --> 00:18:45.869 communities still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, 00:18:46.180 --> 00:18:48.619 develop a program management framework for ongoing 00:18:48.619 --> 00:18:51.460 and future based level engineering efforts and provide 00:18:51.470 --> 00:18:54.630 early guidance for new statewide floodplanning activities. 00:18:55.880 --> 00:18:57.940 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:18:57.940 --> 00:19:00.630 this item. This concludes my presentation, and I am 00:19:00.630 --> 00:19:02.781 available to answer any questions. 00:19:02.806 --> 00:19:05.060 Thank you, sir. Questions, comments? 00:19:05.085 --> 00:19:06.769 Well, we certainly know mapping is important. 00:19:06.769 --> 00:19:08.730 It was identified as one of the three pillars, kind 00:19:08.730 --> 00:19:13.150 of moving forward, to address flood, and particularly 00:19:13.150 --> 00:19:17.250 excited about the base level engineering work that's 00:19:17.250 --> 00:19:19.140 going to be done because, again, I think the vision 00:19:19.140 --> 00:19:23.299 there is that not only will it be used to update 00:19:23.309 --> 00:19:26.339 the firms of the FEMA mats through the existing 00:19:26.339 --> 00:19:29.000 FEMA process, but also would be information that's 00:19:29.000 --> 00:19:31.779 available to communities as they kind of determine, 00:19:31.779 --> 00:19:33.769 through their own leadership, you know, what level 00:19:33.769 --> 00:19:36.640 of risk do we want to mitigate to ? So exciting work 00:19:36.640 --> 00:19:39.950 ahead and appreciate you getting this to this point 00:19:39.950 --> 00:19:45.640 and continuing to kind of steward it as we move forward. 00:19:45.640 --> 00:19:47.590 Great work. Is there a motion? 00:19:47.615 --> 00:19:48.890 Chairman, I move we 00:19:48.890 --> 00:19:51.740 authorize the Executive Administrator to execute contract 00:19:51.740 --> 00:19:54.380 amendments increasing the total contracts to an amount 00:19:54.380 --> 00:20:00.269 not to exceed $2,832,089 for Half Associates 00:20:00.500 --> 00:20:08.759 and $2,395,005 for AECOM using 00:20:08.759 --> 00:20:11.630 the flood plain management count and federal funds as 00:20:11.630 --> 00:20:13.641 recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:20:13.666 --> 00:20:14.488 Is there a second? 00:20:14.512 --> 00:20:14.968 I second. 00:20:15.109 --> 00:20:18.579 All in favor, say aye. Motion passes. Thank you, Manny. Next 00:20:18.579 --> 00:20:19.432 item, please. 00:20:19.457 --> 00:20:21.990 Consider authorizing publication of proposed 00:20:21.990 --> 00:20:25.400 amendments and repeals to 31 Texas Administrative Code 00:20:25.400 --> 00:20:30.309 Chapters 371 and 375, related to financial assistance 00:20:30.309 --> 00:20:32.920 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Clean 00:20:32.920 --> 00:20:36.259 Water State Revolving Fund. Mark Wyatt is here to present. 00:20:42.640 --> 00:20:44.740 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:20:44.740 --> 00:20:47.519 Paup. For the record, my name is Mark Wyatt of the Executive 00:20:47.519 --> 00:20:51.460 Administrator staff. Today, we bring for your consideration 00:20:51.470 --> 00:20:54.539 the revisions to the Texas Administrative Code covering 00:20:54.539 --> 00:20:57.000 both the clean water and the drinking water state revolving 00:20:57.640 --> 00:21:01.140 fund programs. The purpose of the proposed rule changes 00:21:01.150 --> 00:21:04.140 is to implement changes in law from the Federal America's 00:21:04.140 --> 00:21:07.710 Water Infrastructure, Act State legislation, and House 00:21:07.710 --> 00:21:13.440 Bill 3339 of the 86th Legislative session. Recent changes 00:21:13.440 --> 00:21:15.869 in program delivery contained in the State Fiscal Year 00:21:15.869 --> 00:21:19.720 2020 Drinking Water and Clean Water SRF intended 00:21:19.720 --> 00:21:24.069 use plans and programs enhancements. The changes resulting 00:21:24.069 --> 00:21:26.700 from the America's Water Infrastructure Act extended 00:21:26.700 --> 00:21:30.490 the maximum terms on loans from 20 to 30 years and 00:21:30.490 --> 00:21:33.299 allowed principal payments on loans and bonds to commence 00:21:33.309 --> 00:21:36.269 18 months instead of one year after completion of project 00:21:36.269 --> 00:21:39.730 construction. The proposed rules would also implement 00:21:39.730 --> 00:21:43.710 House Bill 3339 by requiring a water conservation plan 00:21:43.720 --> 00:21:46.940 prepared in accordance with the Texas Water Code Section 00:21:46.940 --> 00:21:52.279 16.4021. In addition, the rules implement several improvements 00:21:52.279 --> 00:21:55.519 contained in the recently adopted State Fiscal Year 00:21:55.519 --> 00:21:58.369 2020 Drinking Water and Clean Water SRF intended 00:21:58.369 --> 00:22:01.920 use plans, such as incorporating equivalency 00:22:01.920 --> 00:22:04.759 and non equivalency in the drinking water program. 00:22:05.200 --> 00:22:07.819 The same is currently used in the Clean Water program. 00:22:08.109 --> 00:22:10.900 And increase flexibility for multi year commitments 00:22:10.910 --> 00:22:14.890 in both programs. Finally, the proposed revisions incorporate 00:22:14.890 --> 00:22:18.150 several important program enhancements, such as adding 00:22:18.150 --> 00:22:21.420 language covering the disallowance of project costs 00:22:21.420 --> 00:22:24.630 and remedies for noncompliance in both programs and 00:22:24.630 --> 00:22:27.220 allowing expedited environmental reviews in the Clean 00:22:27.220 --> 00:22:29.809 Water SRF program. The same is currently used in 00:22:29.809 --> 00:22:33.819 the Drinking Water State SRF program. Just to 00:22:33.819 --> 00:22:36.559 note, the repeals in the Drinking Water SRF rules 00:22:36.559 --> 00:22:39.160 reflect a renumbering of the sections in the rule 00:22:39.640 --> 00:22:42.130 to incorporate the equivalency and non equivalency 00:22:42.130 --> 00:22:45.599 provisions in the program, rather than the deletion 00:22:45.599 --> 00:22:49.319 of any program requirements. Finally, the Executive 00:22:49.319 --> 00:22:52.000 Administrator recommends authorizing the publication 00:22:52.000 --> 00:22:55.859 of the proposed amendments to 31 Texas Administrative 00:22:55.859 --> 00:22:59.660 Code, Chapters 371 and 375, and the proposed repeals 00:22:59.660 --> 00:23:04.059 of sections in Chapter 371. In order to conform to 00:23:04.059 --> 00:23:06.609 the recent changes in law and to implement program 00:23:06.609 --> 00:23:09.410 enhancements. I'll be pleased to answer any questions 00:23:09.410 --> 00:23:12.750 you might have. 00:23:12.750 --> 00:23:14.980 I appreciate your work on this, and we know that the 00:23:14.980 --> 00:23:17.960 clean water and the drinking water program are, you 00:23:17.960 --> 00:23:20.009 know, in many ways kind of the foundation of what we 00:23:20.009 --> 00:23:23.430 do for communities across Texas, both big cities as 00:23:23.430 --> 00:23:26.369 well as small communities, and I think over the years, 00:23:26.369 --> 00:23:29.349 it's fair to say that we've seen the utilization of 00:23:29.349 --> 00:23:33.869 both of these funds continue to increase. And having 00:23:33.880 --> 00:23:37.670 additional flexibility certainly helps that, particularly, 00:23:38.160 --> 00:23:41.930 the work that is done here on increasing the flexibility 00:23:41.930 --> 00:23:44.029 for the multi year commitments. Because as of course 00:23:44.029 --> 00:23:48.549 a very popular as well as you know now having the opportunity 00:23:48.549 --> 00:23:51.130 to incorporate the equivalency and the non equivalency 00:23:51.130 --> 00:23:53.289 funding into the drinking water similar to what we 00:23:53.289 --> 00:23:57.190 had within the clean water. So just, I think, a great 00:23:57.190 --> 00:24:00.599 example of kind of looking at the rules, incorporating 00:24:00.599 --> 00:24:05.630 the needed changes per statute, and then also kind of 00:24:05.630 --> 00:24:08.130 asking the question, what can we do from a flexibility 00:24:08.130 --> 00:24:12.220 standpoint to continue to help communities across Texas 00:24:12.230 --> 00:24:14.750 take advantage of this fund, which we're continuing 00:24:14.750 --> 00:24:18.980 to see, you know, every day, I think, more and more communities 00:24:18.980 --> 00:24:21.910 see the value of investing in their infrastructure, 00:24:21.910 --> 00:24:23.829 and, you know, really great to see that we now have 00:24:23.829 --> 00:24:27.650 a more structured water conservation requirement within 00:24:27.650 --> 00:24:30.980 the plan. And so, I mean, all great news, good work. 00:24:30.980 --> 00:24:34.123 And, appreciate your work on this. 00:24:34.148 --> 00:24:35.533 Director Paup? 00:24:36.140 --> 00:24:38.780 A very thorough job. Thank you, Mark. 00:24:38.805 --> 00:24:39.684 Is there a motion? 00:24:40.400 --> 00:24:43.470 Mr Chairman, I move we authorize publication of proposed 00:24:43.470 --> 00:24:46.809 amendments and repeals to 31 Texas Administrative Code 00:24:47.180 --> 00:24:51.349 Chapters 371 and 375, related to financial assistance 00:24:51.599 --> 00:24:54.130 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Clean 00:24:54.130 --> 00:24:56.839 Water State Revolving fund as recommended by Executive 00:24:56.839 --> 00:24:58.425 Administrator. Is there a second? 00:24:58.450 --> 00:24:58.954 I second. 00:24:58.978 --> 00:25:03.137 All in favor, say aye. Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:25:03.509 --> 00:25:06.690 Consider authorizing publication of the proposed amendments 00:25:06.690 --> 00:25:10.160 and new provisions to 31 Texas Administrative Code 00:25:10.160 --> 00:25:13.839 Chapter 357, related to regional water planning. We 00:25:13.839 --> 00:25:17.529 have Sarah Backhouse here to present. 00:25:17.529 --> 00:25:18.852 Good morning, Chairman 00:25:18.864 --> 00:25:20.009 Lake, Director Jackson, and Director 00:25:20.009 --> 00:25:22.069 Paup. For the record, I'm Sarah Backhouse of the 00:25:22.069 --> 00:25:25.049 Executive Administrator's staff. The purpose of this rule 00:25:25.049 --> 00:25:27.269 making for regional water planning is to implement 00:25:27.269 --> 00:25:31.319 legislative changes from House bill 807, 86th Legislative 00:25:31.319 --> 00:25:34.549 session, and to clarify certain existing rules to make 00:25:34.549 --> 00:25:37.319 them easier to understand and more uniformly applied. 00:25:37.910 --> 00:25:40.690 In advance of developing this proposal, staff solicited 00:25:40.690 --> 00:25:43.049 preliminary input from regional water planning stakeholders 00:25:43.049 --> 00:25:47.000 regarding the new House Bill 807 requirements 00:25:47.000 --> 00:25:50.210 and comments received were considered during drafting 00:25:50.210 --> 00:25:53.710 of these proposed rules. Significant provisions added 00:25:53.710 --> 00:25:57.299 to implement House bill 807 relate to the Inter-Regional 00:25:57.299 --> 00:25:59.640 Planning Council, including Board appointment of the 00:25:59.640 --> 00:26:02.720 Council and the Council's required public meeting and 00:26:02.720 --> 00:26:07.140 report. Provisions also address five new planning requirements 00:26:07.140 --> 00:26:10.710 including an assessment of unnecessary or counterproductive 00:26:10.720 --> 00:26:14.170 variations in drought response strategies. Specific 00:26:14.170 --> 00:26:17.140 assessments of aquifer storage and recovery potential 00:26:17.140 --> 00:26:19.539 if there are significant identified water needs in 00:26:19.539 --> 00:26:23.059 the regions. Setting gallons per capita per day goals. 00:26:23.069 --> 00:26:26.380 Assessing the progress of regionalization and planning 00:26:26.380 --> 00:26:29.119 group recommendations on improving the planning process. 00:26:29.720 --> 00:26:33.000 Clarification of existing rules relate to interest 00:26:33.000 --> 00:26:35.539 category designations for small business and river 00:26:35.539 --> 00:26:38.289 authorities, certain reporting requirements for major 00:26:38.289 --> 00:26:41.640 water providers, documentation of certain water management 00:26:41.640 --> 00:26:44.569 strategies, the collection of existing major water 00:26:44.569 --> 00:26:47.700 infrastructure facilities, and the assessment of impacts 00:26:47.710 --> 00:26:52.299 on the plan on unique stream segments. The Executive Administrator 00:26:52.299 --> 00:26:54.529 recommends approval of this item and this concludes 00:26:54.539 --> 00:26:56.984 my presentation and I can answer any questions. 00:26:57.009 --> 00:26:58.752 Questions, comments? 00:26:58.777 --> 00:27:01.610 It's a great example of water planning 00:27:01.609 --> 00:27:04.849 continuing to be an adaptive process, and certainly 00:27:04.849 --> 00:27:09.049 these are examples of continuous improvement and particularly 00:27:09.259 --> 00:27:11.940 appreciate your comment on the work that was done by 00:27:11.940 --> 00:27:15.480 the staff to make it something that was easily understood, 00:27:15.480 --> 00:27:17.640 you know, not only by the regional water planning groups, 00:27:17.640 --> 00:27:20.309 but also for the public and soliciting their thoughts 00:27:20.309 --> 00:27:22.980 and ideas kind of moving forward on how to implement 00:27:22.980 --> 00:27:26.079 some of these changes. So great work. Appreciate it. 00:27:26.839 --> 00:27:27.612 Director Paup? 00:27:27.637 --> 00:27:29.930 Yes, the spill was a priority for Chairman 00:27:29.930 --> 00:27:32.109 Larson and the Legislature. So thank you for your work 00:27:32.109 --> 00:27:33.174 on this. 00:27:33.199 --> 00:27:34.953 Indeed. Is there a motion? 00:27:34.978 --> 00:27:36.369 Chairman, I move we 00:27:36.369 --> 00:27:38.829 authorize publication of the proposed amendments and 00:27:38.829 --> 00:27:42.250 new provisions to 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 00:27:42.250 --> 00:27:45.900 357, relating to regional water planning as recommended 00:27:45.900 --> 00:27:47.227 by our Executive Administrator. 00:27:47.252 --> 00:27:48.083 Is there a second? 00:27:48.108 --> 00:27:48.493 I second. 00:27:48.518 --> 00:27:49.458 All in favor say aye. 00:27:50.500 --> 00:27:53.688 Motion passes. Thank you, Sarah. Next item, please. 00:27:53.713 --> 00:27:58.259 Consider amending the 2017 State Water Plan to incorporate an 00:27:58.259 --> 00:28:01.720 amendment to the 2016 Region C Regional Water Plan 00:28:01.720 --> 00:28:05.869 related to a revised recommended Water Management 00:28:05.869 --> 00:28:10.089 Strategy Project for the City of Springtown. Kevin Smith 00:28:10.089 --> 00:28:13.400 is here to present. 00:28:13.400 --> 00:28:16.789 Good Morning. Sorry. Good Morning, Chairman Lake, 00:28:16.970 --> 00:28:19.299 Director Jackson, Director Paup. For the record, I'm 00:28:19.299 --> 00:28:22.160 Kevin Smith with the Executive Administrator staff. 00:28:22.990 --> 00:28:25.650 The proposed amendment to the 2017 State Water Plan 00:28:25.650 --> 00:28:29.569 incorporates an amendment to the 2016 Region C Regional 00:28:29.569 --> 00:28:32.529 Water Plan relating to a revised recommended water 00:28:32.529 --> 00:28:35.269 management strategy project for City of Springtown. The 00:28:35.269 --> 00:28:37.890 Region C Regional Water Plan amendment was approved 00:28:37.890 --> 00:28:42.109 at the December 19, 2019 Board Meeting. The proposed 00:28:42.109 --> 00:28:47.089 amendment has a capital cost of 2.1 million to the 2017 00:28:47.089 --> 00:28:51.220 State Water Plan. The rounded total capital cost of 62.8 00:28:51.230 --> 00:28:55.119 billion will remain unchanged. Strategy supply volumes 00:28:55.119 --> 00:28:58.470 would also remain unchanged. A public hearing with 00:28:58.470 --> 00:29:01.799 a 30-day public notice on amending the 2017 State Water 00:29:01.799 --> 00:29:06.339 plan was held on January 23, 2020. No public comments 00:29:06.339 --> 00:29:09.099 were received. If approved, this would be the fourth 00:29:09.099 --> 00:29:13.579 amendment to the 2017 State Water Plan. The Executive 00:29:13.579 --> 00:29:15.970 Administrator recommends approval of this item, and 00:29:15.970 --> 00:29:19.079 this concludes my presentation. I can answer any questions. 00:29:20.170 --> 00:29:21.308 Questions, comments? 00:29:21.333 --> 00:29:23.470 Again, an example of an adaptive process 00:29:23.470 --> 00:29:25.900 and the ability of regional water planning groups to 00:29:25.900 --> 00:29:29.440 come in, amend the State Water Plan, and then, 00:29:29.440 --> 00:29:32.880 maybe, reap the benefits of utilizing Board financing. 00:29:32.880 --> 00:29:36.894 Kind of turning planing into projects. Thank you. 00:29:36.919 --> 00:29:38.420 Director Paup? Nice 00:29:38.420 --> 00:29:40.167 work, Kevin. Is there a motion? 00:29:40.192 --> 00:29:41.519 Mr. Chairman, I move we 00:29:41.519 --> 00:29:45.480 approve of ammending the 2017 State Water Plan to incorporate 00:29:45.480 --> 00:29:49.359 an amendment to the 2016 Region C Regional Water Plan 00:29:49.650 --> 00:29:52.710 relating to a revised recommended water management 00:29:52.710 --> 00:29:56.460 strategy project for the city of Springtown, as recommended 00:29:56.460 --> 00:29:57.835 by our Executive Administrator. 00:29:57.860 --> 00:29:58.699 Is there a second? 00:29:58.724 --> 00:29:59.165 I second. 00:29:59.190 --> 00:30:01.180 All in favor say aye. Motion 00:30:01.180 --> 00:30:03.909 passes. Thanks, Kevin. Next item, please. 00:30:03.934 --> 00:30:05.079 Consider approving 00:30:05.079 --> 00:30:08.079 a request from Acton Municipal Utility District 00:30:08.089 --> 00:30:10.700 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving 00:30:10.700 --> 00:30:13.259 Fund for Planning and Design of Wastewater Treatment 00:30:13.259 --> 00:30:16.640 Plant Improvements. Keith Kendall is here on behalf 00:30:16.640 --> 00:30:19.569 of the applicant. If you have any questions for the 00:30:19.569 --> 00:30:23.160 applicant. Lena Linehan is here to present from staff. 00:30:24.390 --> 00:30:26.410 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:30:26.410 --> 00:30:29.130 Paup. For the record, I'm Lena Linehan of the Executive 00:30:29.130 --> 00:30:32.119 Administrator's staff. Acton Municipal Utility District 00:30:32.130 --> 00:30:35.240 is located in Hood County. They provide water and wastewater 00:30:35.240 --> 00:30:37.970 service to approximately 18,000 residents surrounding 00:30:37.970 --> 00:30:41.410 Lake Granbury. The district is requesting financing 00:30:41.410 --> 00:30:44.049 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning 00:30:44.049 --> 00:30:46.930 and design of upgrades to the District's Pecan Plantation 00:30:46.930 --> 00:30:49.900 Wastewater Treatment Plant, located south of Lake Granbury. 00:30:50.940 --> 00:30:53.079 The district has experienced high population growth 00:30:53.079 --> 00:30:55.099 and the proposed expansion will increase the treatment 00:30:55.099 --> 00:30:59.380 capacity, per TCEQ requirements, and will improve disinfection 00:30:59.380 --> 00:31:03.119 sludge hauling capabilities. In addition, this expansion 00:31:03.119 --> 00:31:05.329 will allow the district to provide service to over 00:31:05.380 --> 00:31:08.150 100 residents that currently rely on onsite sewage 00:31:08.160 --> 00:31:12.019 facilities. The proposed project also includes development 00:31:12.019 --> 00:31:14.630 of an asset management plan. 00:31:14.630 --> 00:31:16.880 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:31:16.880 --> 00:31:19.319 the request for financial assistance, and this concludes 00:31:19.319 --> 00:31:22.200 my presentation. Happy to answer any questions. 00:31:22.200 --> 00:31:23.924 Thank you, Lina. Questions, comments? 00:31:23.949 --> 00:31:24.809 Well, it's good to 00:31:24.809 --> 00:31:27.579 see a wastewater treatment project moving forward and 00:31:27.579 --> 00:31:31.130 to hear that they see the value in investing in an 00:31:31.130 --> 00:31:33.279 asset management plan. Because, as we know, it's not 00:31:33.279 --> 00:31:36.980 just the facilities that oftentimes need to be upgraded 00:31:36.990 --> 00:31:42.339 but also focus needs to be made on the operations 00:31:42.339 --> 00:31:45.160 and making sure that you have guidance in place 00:31:45.369 --> 00:31:48.930 so that you can promote operational integrity and really 00:31:48.930 --> 00:31:53.910 prolong the life of the asset. Being able to remove 00:31:53.980 --> 00:31:57.259 100, and I guess the official number is 104 of the on 00:31:57.259 --> 00:32:01.859 site sewer facilities and move towards a more sophisticated 00:32:01.859 --> 00:32:05.299 type of treatment kind of positions them for the long 00:32:05.299 --> 00:32:08.410 term, and again, just good to see a project like this 00:32:08.410 --> 00:32:10.802 moving forward. I appreciate the work on this. 00:32:10.827 --> 00:32:11.599 Director Paup? 00:32:11.599 --> 00:32:17.160 No, just a great job by the staff by identifying 00:32:17.160 --> 00:32:21.089 a solution for a small system. Thank you. 00:32:21.089 --> 00:32:23.003 Absolutely. Is there a motion? 00:32:23.028 --> 00:32:24.160 Chairman, I move we adopt the 00:32:24.160 --> 00:32:26.910 proposed resolution providing the Acton Municipal 00:32:26.910 --> 00:32:29.259 Utility District with financing from the Clean Water 00:32:29.259 --> 00:32:32.420 State Revolving Fund for Planning and Design of Wastewater 00:32:32.420 --> 00:32:34.609 Treatment Plant improvements as recommended by our 00:32:34.609 --> 00:32:35.714 Executive Administrator. 00:32:35.739 --> 00:32:36.611 Is there a second? 00:32:36.636 --> 00:32:37.095 I second. 00:32:37.120 --> 00:32:39.299 All in favor, say aye. Motion 00:32:39.299 --> 00:32:41.124 passes. Next item, please. 00:32:41.149 --> 00:32:43.160 Consider approving a request 00:32:43.160 --> 00:32:45.920 from the city of Paducah for financial assistance from 00:32:45.920 --> 00:32:48.289 the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, 00:32:48.289 --> 00:32:51.700 design, and construction of a water system improvement 00:32:51.710 --> 00:32:54.930 project. Keith Kendall is here on behalf of the applicant, in 00:32:54.940 --> 00:32:58.430 case the Board has any questions for them. Lena Linehan 00:32:58.430 --> 00:33:01.820 is here to present for on behalf staff. 00:33:01.845 --> 00:33:02.950 Good morning 00:33:02.950 --> 00:33:05.160 again. Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:33:05.849 --> 00:33:07.660 Again, for the record, I'm Lena Linehan of the 00:33:07.660 --> 00:33:10.220 Executive Administrator's staff. The city of Paducah 00:33:10.220 --> 00:33:12.769 is located in Coddle County, approximately 100 miles 00:33:12.779 --> 00:33:15.470 east of Lubbock. The city provides water and wastewater 00:33:15.470 --> 00:33:18.710 service to a population of approximately 1200 residents. 00:33:19.339 --> 00:33:21.470 The city is requesting financial assistance from the 00:33:21.470 --> 00:33:24.180 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design 00:33:24.180 --> 00:33:26.849 and construction of upgrades to the city's aging and 00:33:26.849 --> 00:33:29.930 deteriorated ground storage tanks and distribution 00:33:29.930 --> 00:33:32.970 system to address high water loss and provide a more 00:33:32.970 --> 00:33:36.349 reliable and effective system. The proposed project 00:33:36.359 --> 00:33:38.650 also includes adoption of an asset management plan 00:33:38.650 --> 00:33:41.970 to help address long term water planning. The Executive 00:33:41.970 --> 00:33:44.269 Administrator recommends approval for this request, 00:33:44.630 --> 00:33:47.579 and this concludes my presentation. I'll take any questions. 00:33:49.390 --> 00:33:50.484 Questions, comments? 00:33:50.509 --> 00:33:52.289 Great to see a project again for 00:33:52.289 --> 00:33:55.450 a small community and kudos again for the asset management 00:33:55.450 --> 00:34:01.950 plan. And seeing the value of that. We often see upgrades 00:34:02.440 --> 00:34:05.309 to distribution systems, again, with the concept being 00:34:05.309 --> 00:34:07.910 that you want to keep those water molecules inside 00:34:07.920 --> 00:34:12.940 the pipeline. And often the big value associated with 00:34:12.940 --> 00:34:16.969 that is, you know, the need to eventually develop 00:34:16.969 --> 00:34:19.409 an additional water supply, so if you can conserve it and 00:34:19.409 --> 00:34:22.269 keep it inside the pipeline, then that avoids a much 00:34:22.269 --> 00:34:25.179 greater expense on down the road. So, great to see this 00:34:25.179 --> 00:34:29.059 project. Good to see that they were able to receive 00:34:29.059 --> 00:34:32.739 some principal forgiveness and also 0% interest financing. 00:34:32.739 --> 00:34:35.837 So great work on helping this small community. 00:34:35.862 --> 00:34:36.894 Director Paup? 00:34:37.269 --> 00:34:38.764 Yeah, it's a great 00:34:38.776 --> 00:34:40.670 project. This is gonna go far in improving 00:34:40.679 --> 00:34:43.099 this community's overall infrastructure health. So 00:34:43.099 --> 00:34:44.169 thank you. 00:34:44.194 --> 00:34:46.052 Is there a motion? 00:34:46.077 --> 00:34:47.379 Mr Chairman, I move we 00:34:47.380 --> 00:34:49.920 adopt the proposed resolution providing the city of 00:34:49.920 --> 00:34:52.650 Paducah with financial assistance from the Drinking 00:34:52.650 --> 00:34:55.340 Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design and 00:34:55.340 --> 00:34:57.949 construction of a water system improvement project 00:34:57.960 --> 00:34:59.969 as recommended by Executive Administrator. 00:34:59.994 --> 00:35:01.164 Is there second. 00:35:01.189 --> 00:35:01.914 I second. 00:35:01.939 --> 00:35:05.739 All in favor, say aye. That motion passes. Good job, Lena 00:35:05.739 --> 00:35:07.909 Thank you. Next item, please. 00:35:07.934 --> 00:35:10.079 Consider approving a request 00:35:10.079 --> 00:35:13.030 from the Greater Texoma utility authority on behalf 00:35:13.030 --> 00:35:15.539 of the city of Kaufman for financing from the Clean 00:35:15.539 --> 00:35:18.750 Water State Revolving Fund for construction of wastewater 00:35:18.750 --> 00:35:21.400 system improvements. Joe Cohen is here to present. 00:35:22.440 --> 00:35:25.320 Good Morning. My name is Joe Cohen of the Executive 00:35:25.320 --> 00:35:28.750 Administrator's staff. The city of Kaufman is located 00:35:28.750 --> 00:35:34.849 southeast of Dallas along US 175. The city operates 00:35:34.849 --> 00:35:37.469 a wastewater treatment plant that provides service 00:35:37.469 --> 00:35:42.079 to approximately 7000 residents. Much of the equipment 00:35:42.090 --> 00:35:46.280 at the plant was installed either in 1983, when the 00:35:46.280 --> 00:35:50.929 plant was constructed, or in 1993, when it was 00:35:50.940 --> 00:35:55.550 last upgraded. Greater Texoma Utility 00:35:55.550 --> 00:35:58.849 Authority, on behalf of the city, is requesting financing 00:35:58.849 --> 00:36:02.329 for replacement of equipment at the wastewater treatment 00:36:02.329 --> 00:36:08.579 plant. These improvements will enable enhanced operations 00:36:08.579 --> 00:36:12.360 at the plant and ensure continued permit compliance. 00:36:12.929 --> 00:36:17.059 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:36:17.059 --> 00:36:20.250 this request. This concludes my presentation, and I'm 00:36:20.250 --> 00:36:22.319 available for any questions. 00:36:22.344 --> 00:36:24.634 Thank you. Questions, comments? 00:36:25.000 --> 00:36:28.369 Well, appreciate the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. 00:36:28.369 --> 00:36:30.800 They have worked with many small communities in that 00:36:30.800 --> 00:36:35.090 area, and good to see them, again, bringing forth and 00:36:35.090 --> 00:36:38.179 helping a community with a project that's very 00:36:38.179 --> 00:36:40.840 much needed. You talked about the age of the facility, 00:36:41.130 --> 00:36:44.480 and I think, kind of a theme here, kind of moving forward, 00:36:44.489 --> 00:36:47.969 is not only going out and looking at replacement in 00:36:47.969 --> 00:36:51.050 kind, but also kind of having an eye on the need to 00:36:51.050 --> 00:36:55.550 have redundancy and to promote efficiency. So just 00:36:55.550 --> 00:36:58.309 appreciate their leadership in the community for 00:36:58.309 --> 00:37:00.599 thinking in those terms, which is kind of a little 00:37:00.599 --> 00:37:04.780 bit above and beyond, as well as investing in their 00:37:04.789 --> 00:37:07.260 aging infrastructure, and appreciate the work of your 00:37:07.260 --> 00:37:10.689 staff on helping them make this affordable. 00:37:10.714 --> 00:37:11.787 Director Paup? 00:37:11.812 --> 00:37:15.960 Joe, great job. We are solving for aging infrastructure in 00:37:15.960 --> 00:37:18.230 this state. So I'm happy to see this project move forward. 00:37:18.230 --> 00:37:21.115 Absolutely. Is there a motion? 00:37:21.140 --> 00:37:22.750 Chairman, I move 00:37:22.750 --> 00:37:25.150 we adopt the proposed resolution providing the Greater 00:37:25.150 --> 00:37:28.199 Texoma Utility Authority, on behalf of the city 00:37:28.199 --> 00:37:30.880 of Kaufman, with financing from the Clean Water State 00:37:30.880 --> 00:37:33.500 Revolving Fund for construction of wastewater system 00:37:33.500 --> 00:37:35.824 improvements as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:37:35.849 --> 00:37:36.623 Is there a second? 00:37:37.800 --> 00:37:38.665 I second. 00:37:38.690 --> 00:37:41.260 All in favor say aye. Motion passes. Thanks, 00:37:41.260 --> 00:37:43.746 Joe. Next item, please. 00:37:43.771 --> 00:37:45.800 Consider approving 00:37:45.800 --> 00:37:49.230 a request from the city of Lefours for financial assistance 00:37:49.230 --> 00:37:51.750 from the Clean Water State Revolving fund for the planning, 00:37:51.750 --> 00:37:54.909 design, and construction of a wastewater treatment plant 00:37:54.920 --> 00:37:57.539 improvement project. Jeff Taylor is here to present. 00:37:58.030 --> 00:38:00.769 Good Morning. For the record, my name is Jeff Taylor 00:38:00.780 --> 00:38:04.429 of the Executive Administrator staff. The city of Lefours 00:38:04.429 --> 00:38:07.150 is located in Great County, approximately 70 miles 00:38:07.150 --> 00:38:09.900 northeast of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle with 00:38:09.900 --> 00:38:13.619 approximately 500 residents. The city is seeking financing 00:38:13.619 --> 00:38:15.929 through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning, 00:38:15.929 --> 00:38:18.690 design, and construction of improvements to its wastewater 00:38:18.690 --> 00:38:21.570 treatment plant. The original plant was constructed 00:38:21.570 --> 00:38:24.980 in 1971 and most of the existing equipment and processes 00:38:24.980 --> 00:38:28.230 have remained in service since then. The proposed 00:38:28.239 --> 00:38:31.139 improvements will allow the plant to operate at its original 00:38:31.139 --> 00:38:34.969 design capacity and address TCEQ effluent 00:38:34.980 --> 00:38:37.960 quality violations. Further, the improvements will 00:38:37.960 --> 00:38:40.780 add redundancy to plant equipment and will provide 00:38:40.780 --> 00:38:44.099 operators the flexibility to address any future disruptions 00:38:44.099 --> 00:38:47.909 within the plant. The Executive Administrator recommends 00:38:47.909 --> 00:38:51.090 approval of this request. This concludes my presentation. 00:38:51.090 --> 00:38:53.400 I am available to answer any questions you may have. 00:38:54.480 --> 00:38:55.743 Questions, comments? 00:38:55.768 --> 00:38:58.710 Again, great to see a small community of right 00:38:58.710 --> 00:39:02.489 at 500 people, you mentioned. You know, to me, the key 00:39:02.489 --> 00:39:05.900 word is redundancy, and also the fact that, you know, 00:39:05.900 --> 00:39:09.570 they're thinking towards adding plant equipment 00:39:09.579 --> 00:39:13.170 that can provide flexibility to address future disruptions. 00:39:13.170 --> 00:39:16.130 So good leadership there on behalf of the community 00:39:16.130 --> 00:39:19.139 and kind of forward thinking. not only just replacement 00:39:19.139 --> 00:39:24.050 of equipment in kind. Also, we often say that there's 00:39:24.050 --> 00:39:26.300 no project to big or no project too small for the 00:39:26.300 --> 00:39:30.190 Board, and, you know, good to see that we're able to 00:39:30.190 --> 00:39:32.369 help a small community because the small amount of 00:39:32.369 --> 00:39:39.309 financing does a lot of good and a lot of benefit 00:39:40.219 --> 00:39:42.530 for a community to be able to kind of move forward and 00:39:42.820 --> 00:39:46.550 good to see that we were able to provide almost 50 00:39:46.550 --> 00:39:49.900 50 split of principal forgiveness and then 0% interest 00:39:49.900 --> 00:39:52.489 financing. So thanks for working with them and making 00:39:52.489 --> 00:39:53.629 this happen. 00:39:53.654 --> 00:39:57.050 Director Paup? I appreciate the local 00:39:57.050 --> 00:40:03.210 leadership at the city in terms of raising rates to help 00:40:03.210 --> 00:40:07.989 achieve the level of compliance and financial stability 00:40:08.630 --> 00:40:11.697 in order to make this happen. Is there a motion? 00:40:11.722 --> 00:40:12.719 Mr. Chairman, 00:40:12.719 --> 00:40:15.369 I move we adopt the proposed resolution providing 00:40:15.369 --> 00:40:18.320 the city of Lefours with financial assistance from 00:40:18.320 --> 00:40:20.789 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the planning 00:40:20.789 --> 00:40:23.449 design and construction of a Wastewater Treatment plan 00:40:23.449 --> 00:40:26.857 improvement project, as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:40:26.882 --> 00:40:27.749 Is there a second? 00:40:27.774 --> 00:40:28.206 I second. 00:40:28.230 --> 00:40:31.830 All in favor ever, say aye. Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:40:31.855 --> 00:40:33.627 Consider approving a 00:40:33.639 --> 00:40:35.760 request on the Lower Valley Water District 00:40:35.760 --> 00:40:38.210 for financial assistance from the Clean Water State 00:40:38.210 --> 00:40:41.000 Revolving Fund for planning, design and construction 00:40:41.260 --> 00:40:44.059 of an advanced metering infrastructure project. Jeff 00:40:44.059 --> 00:40:46.184 Taylor is again here to present. 00:40:46.209 --> 00:40:47.579 Good Morning. Again, 00:40:47.579 --> 00:40:49.900 for the record, my name is Jeff Taylor of the Executive 00:40:49.909 --> 00:40:53.460 Administrator staff. The Lower Valley Water District 00:40:53.460 --> 00:40:56.260 is located in the southeastern portion of El Paso County 00:40:56.260 --> 00:40:59.230 and provides water, waste water and solid waste service 00:40:59.230 --> 00:41:02.739 is to approximately 93,000 residents. The district 00:41:02.739 --> 00:41:06.880 is seeking funding through the Clean Water State Revolving 00:41:06.880 --> 00:41:10.619 Fund to replace approximately 18,560 current water 00:41:10.619 --> 00:41:13.909 meters with new automated metering infrastructure. 00:41:14.329 --> 00:41:17.320 This project includes all communication data collection 00:41:17.320 --> 00:41:20.730 units, software and systems to report and manage water 00:41:20.730 --> 00:41:23.900 meter data. The new system will ensure fair and accurate 00:41:23.900 --> 00:41:27.269 readings and billings, provide real time readings, and 00:41:27.269 --> 00:41:30.429 allow the district to address water loss issues with 00:41:30.610 --> 00:41:34.300 automated leak notifications. The Executive Administrator 00:41:34.300 --> 00:41:36.869 recommends approval of this request. This concludes 00:41:36.869 --> 00:41:39.405 my presentation. I'm available for any questions. 00:41:39.430 --> 00:41:41.995 Thank you. Questions, comments? 00:41:42.020 --> 00:41:43.409 Well, again, appreciate the 00:41:43.420 --> 00:41:46.610 leadership of the Lower Valley Water District, 00:41:46.619 --> 00:41:49.590 and kind of focusing on something that we know is important 00:41:49.590 --> 00:41:53.010 which is being able to to meter the water that 00:41:53.010 --> 00:41:55.389 they use. And, of course, we know if it's important enough 00:41:55.389 --> 00:41:57.559 to care about into value, it's important enough to 00:41:57.570 --> 00:42:00.809 measure, and then really kind of taking it a step further 00:42:00.809 --> 00:42:03.900 and not only changing out their meters, but 00:42:03.909 --> 00:42:08.460 also putting in the necessary software in the system 00:42:08.760 --> 00:42:11.559 to be able to manage it in a real time basis and 00:42:11.559 --> 00:42:16.610 then also to do the leak notification. So a great 00:42:16.610 --> 00:42:20.250 project in terms of being good stewards of valuable 00:42:20.250 --> 00:42:22.800 resource, and, you know, good to see that they were 00:42:22.800 --> 00:42:26.559 able to qualify for, you know, $780,000, I guess, in 00:42:26.559 --> 00:42:31.889 green for principal forgiveness. Thank you. 00:42:31.889 --> 00:42:35.829 I love seeing the green subsidy. Lower Valley Water 00:42:35.829 --> 00:42:38.880 District has done a really great job investing in their 00:42:38.880 --> 00:42:40.820 infrastructure, and they are great clients of ours, 00:42:40.829 --> 00:42:43.800 so thank you. 00:42:43.800 --> 00:42:44.694 Is there a motion? 00:42:44.719 --> 00:42:46.630 Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed 00:42:46.630 --> 00:42:49.260 resolution providing the Lower Valley water district 00:42:49.409 --> 00:42:51.710 with financial assistance from the Clean Water State 00:42:51.710 --> 00:42:54.550 Revolving Fund for planning, design and construction 00:42:54.679 --> 00:42:57.610 of an advanced metering infrastructure project, as 00:42:57.610 --> 00:42:59.703 recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:42:59.728 --> 00:43:01.106 Is there a second? 00:43:01.130 --> 00:43:01.888 I second. 00:43:01.913 --> 00:43:03.690 All in favor, say aye. 00:43:03.690 --> 00:43:05.791 Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:43:05.816 --> 00:43:07.000 Consider approving 00:43:07.000 --> 00:43:10.219 a request from the city of Amarillo for financial assistance 00:43:10.219 --> 00:43:13.389 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the construction 00:43:13.389 --> 00:43:16.170 of an advanced metering infrastructure project. Jeff 00:43:16.170 --> 00:43:17.834 Taylor is here to present. 00:43:17.859 --> 00:43:19.690 Good morning, again, for the 00:43:19.690 --> 00:43:22.280 record, my name is Jeff Taylor of Executive Administrator 00:43:22.280 --> 00:43:25.590 staff. City of Amarillo is located in Potter and Randall 00:43:25.590 --> 00:43:28.389 counties in the middle of the Panhandle and 00:43:28.389 --> 00:43:31.949 provides water service to over 210,000 residents. The 00:43:31.949 --> 00:43:34.599 city is seeking funding through the Clean Water 00:43:34.599 --> 00:43:38.130 State Revolving Fund to replace its existing meters 00:43:38.300 --> 00:43:41.900 with new automated metering infrastructure. The upgrade 00:43:42.650 --> 00:43:45.480 to an AMI system will enable the city to provide 00:43:45.480 --> 00:43:48.489 real time flow monitoring throughout the system, reduce 00:43:48.489 --> 00:43:51.340 the number of missed and incorrect readings, allow for 00:43:51.340 --> 00:43:54.480 real time detection of unauthorized meter removal and 00:43:54.480 --> 00:43:57.650 potential leaks, improve billing accuracy, and reduce 00:43:57.650 --> 00:44:01.269 labor costs associated with meter readings. Executive 00:44:01.269 --> 00:44:03.710 Administrator recommends approval of this request. 00:44:03.929 --> 00:44:07.416 This concludes my presentation. I'm available for any questions. 00:44:07.441 --> 00:44:09.423 Questions, comments? 00:44:09.448 --> 00:44:12.099 Well, fantastic, again, 00:44:12.099 --> 00:44:17.349 leadership by the city of Amarillo to replace their entire 00:44:17.360 --> 00:44:22.079 meter system. So a significant investment, but something 00:44:22.079 --> 00:44:24.849 that, you know, I think is going to yield benefits 00:44:25.210 --> 00:44:29.699 in years to come. Again, an area where, you know, as 00:44:29.699 --> 00:44:34.269 as all of Texas water is a very scarce and valued quantity, 00:44:34.269 --> 00:44:37.949 but being able again to monitor it, to be able 00:44:37.949 --> 00:44:40.659 to detect early when you have an issue within the system 00:44:40.659 --> 00:44:44.619 and repair it very quickly is something that I think 00:44:44.800 --> 00:44:48.739 is gonna be a great resource for them, and also, 00:44:48.889 --> 00:44:51.409 you know, kind of moving forward, I think we'll be 00:44:51.409 --> 00:44:55.500 able to kind of showcase this as a project for other 00:44:55.500 --> 00:44:58.019 communities across Texas in terms of being able to 00:44:58.019 --> 00:45:01.429 show the value the investment versus the benefit 00:45:01.429 --> 00:45:04.929 that they receive. So thank you. 00:45:04.929 --> 00:45:07.289 It's a great project. It's a big one for Amarillo, 00:45:07.289 --> 00:45:10.429 and we all know that every drop counts. So this is important. 00:45:11.469 --> 00:45:15.679 I love seeing the technology brought to bear. Is there 00:45:15.679 --> 00:45:16.462 a motion? 00:45:16.487 --> 00:45:18.810 Mr Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed 00:45:18.809 --> 00:45:21.750 resolution providing the city of Amarillo with financial 00:45:21.750 --> 00:45:24.550 assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving fund 00:45:24.550 --> 00:45:27.269 for the construction of an advanced metering infrastructure 00:45:27.269 --> 00:45:30.159 project as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:45:30.349 --> 00:45:31.525 Is there a second? 00:45:31.550 --> 00:45:32.178 I second. 00:45:32.204 --> 00:45:34.139 All in favor, say aye. Motion 00:45:34.139 --> 00:45:36.000 passes. You get one more in you? 00:45:36.025 --> 00:45:37.045 One more. 00:45:37.070 --> 00:45:38.258 Alright. Next item, please. 00:45:38.969 --> 00:45:42.079 Consider approving a request from the City of Quitaque 00:45:42.179 --> 00:45:44.730 in financial assistance from the Drinking Water State 00:45:44.730 --> 00:45:47.289 Revolving Fund for the planning, design and construction 00:45:47.289 --> 00:45:50.150 of a water system improvement project. Jeff Taylor, again. 00:45:50.150 --> 00:45:53.820 Good morning. For the record again, my name 00:45:53.820 --> 00:45:56.409 is Jeff Taylor of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:45:56.860 --> 00:46:00.110 The city of Quitaque is located approximately 95 00:46:00.500 --> 00:46:03.590 miles southeast of Amarillo and provides water and 00:46:03.590 --> 00:46:07.409 wastewater services to approximately 473 residents 00:46:07.659 --> 00:46:11.019 and also to the Cap Rock Canyon State Park, which has 00:46:11.019 --> 00:46:15.250 an average of 100,000 annual visitors. The city's groundwater 00:46:15.250 --> 00:46:18.289 supplies consistently above the maximum contaminant 00:46:18.289 --> 00:46:21.579 levels for nitrate. The city is seeking financing through 00:46:21.579 --> 00:46:24.559 the Drinking Water State Revolving fund to plan, design 00:46:24.559 --> 00:46:27.829 and construct an electro dialysis reversal, or EDR, 00:46:27.829 --> 00:46:31.630 water treatment plant for nitrate removal. The 00:46:31.630 --> 00:46:34.659 project will also include well transmission lines 00:46:34.659 --> 00:46:37.650 and a ground storage tank. This project will bring 00:46:37.650 --> 00:46:41.159 the city into compliance for nitrate levels. The Executive 00:46:41.170 --> 00:46:43.840 Administrator recommends approval of this request. 00:46:43.840 --> 00:46:46.570 This concludes my presentation, and I am available 00:46:46.570 --> 00:46:48.447 to answer any questions. 00:46:48.472 --> 00:46:50.480 Questions, comments? 00:46:50.489 --> 00:46:53.010 Service population, I think you say is 473, so 00:46:53.010 --> 00:46:56.250 definitely a small community. And a real plus, of course, 00:46:56.250 --> 00:47:00.199 on this project, moving forward, not with only upgrading 00:47:00.199 --> 00:47:05.250 their infrastructure and using electro dialysis reversal, 00:47:05.250 --> 00:47:08.820 or EDR, in their treatment process, which we know 00:47:08.820 --> 00:47:12.590 is a very effective treatment process for removing 00:47:13.219 --> 00:47:16.840 the nitrates. But they're also, you know, a part of 00:47:16.840 --> 00:47:20.190 our Securing Safe Water Initiative. So it's good to 00:47:20.190 --> 00:47:23.460 see that, you know, we're focusing in on that, 00:47:23.460 --> 00:47:26.139 we're providing help to small communities, and also, 00:47:27.190 --> 00:47:30.199 you know, doing something and moving forward on something 00:47:30.199 --> 00:47:32.769 that we know is so important to making sure that, you 00:47:32.769 --> 00:47:34.980 know, communities across Texas, whether they're big 00:47:34.980 --> 00:47:37.460 or whether they're Quitaque and they're 00:47:37.460 --> 00:47:41.590 473 people that they have a dependable, reliable and 00:47:41.590 --> 00:47:44.590 safe drinking water supply. So thank you so much 00:47:44.590 --> 00:47:46.335 for your work on this project. 00:47:46.360 --> 00:47:47.190 Director Paup? 00:47:47.215 --> 00:47:48.079 Can you repeat 00:47:48.079 --> 00:47:50.030 the town's name again? 00:47:50.055 --> 00:47:52.780 Quitaque. It's also pronounced 00:47:52.780 --> 00:47:53.870 Quitaque. 00:47:53.895 --> 00:47:57.139 Thank you for this. First time applicants 00:47:57.150 --> 00:48:02.309 and a securing safe water project. This is just homeruns. 00:48:02.420 --> 00:48:04.610 Thanks. 00:48:04.610 --> 00:48:07.780 Excellent job fielding questions at the end of that 00:48:07.780 --> 00:48:11.073 marathon. Great project. Is there a motion? 00:48:11.098 --> 00:48:12.171 Chairman, 00:48:12.170 --> 00:48:14.630 I move we adopt the proposed resolution providing the 00:48:14.630 --> 00:48:17.449 city of Quitaque with financial assistance from 00:48:17.449 --> 00:48:19.860 the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the planning 00:48:19.860 --> 00:48:22.429 design and construction of a water system improvement 00:48:22.429 --> 00:48:25.599 project, as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:48:25.659 --> 00:48:27.088 Is there a second? 00:48:27.113 --> 00:48:27.564 I second. 00:48:27.590 --> 00:48:29.130 All in favor, say aye. 00:48:29.130 --> 00:48:32.840 motion passes. Thank you, Jeff. Good job. 00:48:32.840 --> 00:48:34.046 Next item, please. 00:48:34.071 --> 00:48:36.190 The Board will receive comments 00:48:36.190 --> 00:48:39.110 from the public. Mr. Chairman, at this time, I do not 00:48:39.110 --> 00:48:41.644 have anyone signed up that wishes to speak. 00:48:41.669 --> 00:48:42.943 If any member of the 00:48:42.955 --> 00:48:44.519 public would like to address the Board, now 00:48:44.519 --> 00:48:50.019 would be the time. Seeing no one, the Board will 00:48:50.019 --> 00:48:55.090 not meet in closed session today. At this point, this 00:48:55.090 --> 00:48:57.510 meeting of the Texas War Development Board is hereby 00:48:58.469 --> 00:49:02.079 adjourned. The time is 10:20 AM.