WEBVTT 1 00:00:06.740 --> 00:00:07.580 Good morning. 2 00:00:07.580 --> 00:00:09.820 This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board 3 00:00:09.820 --> 00:00:11.160 is hereby called to order 4 00:00:11.160 --> 00:00:13.850 the time is 9:31 a.m. 5 00:00:13.850 --> 00:00:15.280 For the record, my name is Peter Lake, 6 00:00:15.280 --> 00:00:17.170 with me today at the dais 7 00:00:17.170 --> 00:00:19.650 is Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup. 8 00:00:19.650 --> 00:00:22.374 Joe for a second, please. 9 00:00:22.374 --> 00:00:24.482 Discussion regarding outreach efforts 10 00:00:24.482 --> 00:00:26.280 and activities of the board. 11 00:00:26.280 --> 00:00:27.430 Director Jackson. 12 00:00:27.430 --> 00:00:28.623 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 13 00:00:28.623 --> 00:00:30.050 After our last board meeting, 14 00:00:30.050 --> 00:00:34.300 I spoke on a panel at the Texas Land Conservation Conference 15 00:00:34.300 --> 00:00:36.290 with chairman, Daig Feeling, 16 00:00:36.290 --> 00:00:39.390 Frank Weary, a board member of Exploration Green, 17 00:00:39.390 --> 00:00:41.530 Mike Personett, Retired Assistant Director 18 00:00:41.530 --> 00:00:43.740 of the City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department 19 00:00:43.740 --> 00:00:47.330 and moderated by Dr. Matthew Bird, 20 00:00:47.330 --> 00:00:48.990 good to get their thoughts and ideas, 21 00:00:48.990 --> 00:00:50.860 and of course, many of those in the group 22 00:00:50.860 --> 00:00:55.530 had commented on our flood planning process 23 00:00:55.530 --> 00:00:58.310 and also on dissemination of funds 24 00:00:58.310 --> 00:00:59.610 that we were given by the legislature 25 00:00:59.610 --> 00:01:03.450 to move forward with flood infrastructure in Texas. 26 00:01:03.450 --> 00:01:06.680 Also spoke at the Society of American Military Engineers 27 00:01:06.680 --> 00:01:09.750 in Fort Worth, always good to see those folks 28 00:01:09.750 --> 00:01:12.920 and hear about the great work that they're doing, 29 00:01:12.920 --> 00:01:14.400 in the Fort Worth area. 30 00:01:14.400 --> 00:01:18.750 Also attended a Water Loss Control Program workshops 31 00:01:18.750 --> 00:01:20.550 in Lubbock and Amarillo, 32 00:01:20.550 --> 00:01:23.080 and I think one of the great ideas that the staff has 33 00:01:23.080 --> 00:01:25.220 is bringing in local folks 34 00:01:25.220 --> 00:01:27.120 to talk about their success stories 35 00:01:27.120 --> 00:01:30.970 and really appreciate Aubrey Spear with the City of Lubbock, 36 00:01:30.970 --> 00:01:33.430 presenting his thoughts and ideas 37 00:01:33.430 --> 00:01:35.970 and PowerPoint presentation on conserving water 38 00:01:35.970 --> 00:01:37.030 and decreasing water loss 39 00:01:37.030 --> 00:01:39.760 and how that was bringing value to the City of Lubbock. 40 00:01:39.760 --> 00:01:43.420 And then Julie Allegretti with the City of Amarillo, 41 00:01:43.420 --> 00:01:46.570 presented her workshop, her presentation at the workshop 42 00:01:46.570 --> 00:01:50.370 and really tied that to the City's theme of open spaces 43 00:01:50.370 --> 00:01:51.550 and endless opportunities 44 00:01:51.550 --> 00:01:54.240 and how water conservation was contributing to that. 45 00:01:54.240 --> 00:01:56.360 I then traveled to Paducah, Texas 46 00:01:56.360 --> 00:01:58.020 the first time I'd been there 47 00:01:58.020 --> 00:02:00.930 and met with Mayor Zach Osborne 48 00:02:00.930 --> 00:02:02.340 and learn more about their project, 49 00:02:02.340 --> 00:02:03.860 actually got the opportunity to go out 50 00:02:03.860 --> 00:02:06.120 and see their water treatment 51 00:02:06.120 --> 00:02:08.950 or their water facilities, their storage facilities. 52 00:02:08.950 --> 00:02:10.970 They just recently committed in February 53 00:02:11.900 --> 00:02:14.320 to the board for a project, 54 00:02:14.320 --> 00:02:17.010 little over $3 million, 55 00:02:17.010 --> 00:02:18.970 from our Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 56 00:02:18.970 --> 00:02:21.820 So good to see how that investment is helping 57 00:02:21.820 --> 00:02:23.813 small communities across Texas. 58 00:02:23.813 --> 00:02:26.060 I also met with Pat McDowell, 59 00:02:26.060 --> 00:02:28.560 he's a Texas Farm Bureau board member 60 00:02:28.560 --> 00:02:29.550 and he also chairs 61 00:02:29.550 --> 00:02:32.190 the Farm Bureau's Natural Resources Committee. 62 00:02:32.190 --> 00:02:33.610 At his ranch in Shamrock, 63 00:02:33.610 --> 00:02:36.190 got to tour and learn more about 64 00:02:37.326 --> 00:02:42.326 their concerns and how they are utilizing and valuing water, 65 00:02:43.080 --> 00:02:48.080 both his winter wheat crop as well as his cattle operation. 66 00:02:48.910 --> 00:02:50.070 Provided the keynote, 67 00:02:50.070 --> 00:02:53.090 at Texas Water Conservation Annual Conference in Fort Worth 68 00:02:53.090 --> 00:02:56.430 and want to congratulate our chairman on receiving 69 00:02:56.430 --> 00:02:59.881 TWCA President Award very well deserved 70 00:02:59.881 --> 00:03:00.714 and a very high honor. 71 00:03:00.714 --> 00:03:04.600 Took a tour of the Fort Worth Westside Water Treatment Plant 72 00:03:04.600 --> 00:03:06.870 with the Water Utility Director, Chris Harder, 73 00:03:06.870 --> 00:03:09.000 and another project that we funded 74 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:11.720 and very much a state-of-the-art facility. 75 00:03:11.720 --> 00:03:15.240 Continued my recruiting effort to recruit engineers, 76 00:03:15.240 --> 00:03:18.690 and attended the ASC Career Fair in Arlington, 77 00:03:18.690 --> 00:03:20.710 the mayor of Arlington Jeff Williams 78 00:03:20.710 --> 00:03:22.750 get a great presentation 79 00:03:22.750 --> 00:03:26.210 about the exciting times it is to be an engineer 80 00:03:26.210 --> 00:03:30.230 to a group of about 400 students from ASC chapters, 81 00:03:30.230 --> 00:03:33.490 representing Texas and Mexico, 82 00:03:33.490 --> 00:03:36.950 and also had the opportunity to see some of the entries 83 00:03:36.950 --> 00:03:39.600 and the concrete canoe competition 84 00:03:39.600 --> 00:03:41.420 and a little fun fact here. 85 00:03:41.420 --> 00:03:44.110 The ASC national has been hosting 86 00:03:44.110 --> 00:03:47.390 a concrete canoe competition every year since the 70s 87 00:03:47.390 --> 00:03:49.850 to raise an awareness of civil engineering, 88 00:03:49.850 --> 00:03:52.970 while establishing a tradition of teamwork, comradery, 89 00:03:52.970 --> 00:03:54.360 and spirit competition. 90 00:03:54.360 --> 00:03:57.700 So it was great to see the canoes that the students 91 00:03:57.700 --> 00:03:59.880 had built and learn a little bit about 92 00:03:59.880 --> 00:04:01.920 what their thought was behind the design 93 00:04:01.920 --> 00:04:02.753 of each one of them. 94 00:04:02.753 --> 00:04:04.530 They all had a very interesting thing. 95 00:04:04.530 --> 00:04:07.000 Some of them tied to their specific university 96 00:04:07.000 --> 00:04:10.220 and then attended the Water Conservation Advisory Council 97 00:04:10.220 --> 00:04:12.600 meeting here in Austin yesterday. 98 00:04:12.600 --> 00:04:14.300 Did you race the canoes? 99 00:04:14.300 --> 00:04:15.720 I didn't, but the students did. 100 00:04:15.720 --> 00:04:17.450 They actually have to put them in water. 101 00:04:17.450 --> 00:04:18.800 I thought you're big fans 102 00:04:19.866 --> 00:04:21.430 Director Paup. 103 00:04:21.430 --> 00:04:23.130 It's hard to top that, isn't it? 104 00:04:24.100 --> 00:04:26.060 How is everyone today? 105 00:04:26.060 --> 00:04:28.833 Great, happy Thursday. 106 00:04:29.810 --> 00:04:33.200 Well, I first like to thank Director Jackson. 107 00:04:33.200 --> 00:04:35.700 I was struck down with a double ear infection, 108 00:04:35.700 --> 00:04:39.970 apparently I am not too old to get childhood illnesses. 109 00:04:39.970 --> 00:04:42.540 And she very kindly took my spot 110 00:04:42.540 --> 00:04:46.010 on the Texas Land Conservation panel two weeks ago. 111 00:04:46.010 --> 00:04:47.630 It's a very, kind of her, 112 00:04:47.630 --> 00:04:49.480 this is a board that supports one another 113 00:04:49.480 --> 00:04:50.630 and that is very special. 114 00:04:50.630 --> 00:04:52.660 So thank you so much for doing that. 115 00:04:52.660 --> 00:04:54.190 She was under the weather as well, 116 00:04:54.190 --> 00:04:56.930 so that was doubly kind of her 117 00:04:56.930 --> 00:04:58.563 and I very much appreciate it. 118 00:04:59.430 --> 00:05:00.960 Since last board meeting, I spoke with 119 00:05:00.960 --> 00:05:05.530 the Realtors Association about the board's mission 120 00:05:05.530 --> 00:05:07.580 and opportunities to get involved in water 121 00:05:07.580 --> 00:05:09.310 and flood planning. 122 00:05:09.310 --> 00:05:13.100 I also attended TWCA in Fort Worth and had a wonderful time. 123 00:05:13.100 --> 00:05:17.200 And congratulations, chairman very exciting, 124 00:05:17.200 --> 00:05:18.640 I did not get to hear your keynote, 125 00:05:18.640 --> 00:05:20.340 but I heard it was wonderful. 126 00:05:20.340 --> 00:05:23.550 And I also met with my favorite mayor, Mayor Betsy Price 127 00:05:23.550 --> 00:05:26.000 a dear friend, and a huge supporter of the board. 128 00:05:27.900 --> 00:05:30.500 Outstanding, since our last board meeting, 129 00:05:30.500 --> 00:05:34.370 I met with City of Nacogdoches, was able to attend 130 00:05:34.370 --> 00:05:38.170 that often mentioned to TWCA Conference in Fort Worth, 131 00:05:38.170 --> 00:05:40.270 I also did not get to see your keynote, 132 00:05:40.270 --> 00:05:42.674 but heard wonderful things about it. 133 00:05:42.674 --> 00:05:45.890 I met with TDEM and GLO for our monthly meeting 134 00:05:45.890 --> 00:05:50.710 regarding our collective efforts to fight flood in Texas, 135 00:05:50.710 --> 00:05:51.880 had a quarterly meeting 136 00:05:51.880 --> 00:05:55.723 with Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, 137 00:05:56.770 --> 00:06:00.040 which is always interesting, especially in these times. 138 00:06:00.040 --> 00:06:01.920 And we're very grateful 139 00:06:01.920 --> 00:06:04.640 to have such great partners over there. 140 00:06:04.640 --> 00:06:07.520 Met with the leaderships of Gillespie County yesterday, 141 00:06:07.520 --> 00:06:09.210 and also sat down with a group 142 00:06:09.210 --> 00:06:11.260 of leading insurance companies to talk about 143 00:06:11.260 --> 00:06:12.960 how innovative financial products 144 00:06:12.960 --> 00:06:15.520 can help manage financial risk around flood 145 00:06:15.520 --> 00:06:17.850 and lots of interesting opportunity there. 146 00:06:17.850 --> 00:06:20.710 And met with Aqua Texas to talk about cooperation 147 00:06:20.710 --> 00:06:23.270 between private and public sectors, 148 00:06:23.270 --> 00:06:25.163 to make Texas water work even better. 149 00:06:26.450 --> 00:06:29.420 There's no formal action required on this item. 150 00:06:29.420 --> 00:06:30.563 Next item, please. 151 00:06:31.710 --> 00:06:34.470 Consider approving the debt management policy 152 00:06:34.470 --> 00:06:37.250 of the Texas Water Development Board, 153 00:06:37.250 --> 00:06:39.313 and Georgia Sanchez is here to present. 154 00:06:43.670 --> 00:06:44.503 Good morning. 155 00:06:44.503 --> 00:06:47.450 Georgia Sanchez at the Executive Administrator step. 156 00:06:47.450 --> 00:06:49.670 The debt management policy 157 00:06:49.670 --> 00:06:51.140 of the Texas Water Development Board 158 00:06:51.140 --> 00:06:53.870 was first adopted in 2007 159 00:06:53.870 --> 00:06:56.310 and it's a best practices document. 160 00:06:56.310 --> 00:06:57.950 It guides us in things such as 161 00:06:57.950 --> 00:07:00.600 evaluating debt issuance options, 162 00:07:00.600 --> 00:07:02.370 promoting sound financial management 163 00:07:02.370 --> 00:07:05.770 of our debt portfolio, protecting our credit ratings 164 00:07:05.770 --> 00:07:08.610 and ensuring the prudent use of our bonding authority. 165 00:07:08.610 --> 00:07:11.540 It's reviewed each year, but it last amended 166 00:07:11.540 --> 00:07:14.190 by a board action in 2015. 167 00:07:14.190 --> 00:07:16.530 And the changes that we're proposing are to update 168 00:07:16.530 --> 00:07:18.260 the policy so that it's consistent 169 00:07:18.260 --> 00:07:22.190 with current related policies, procedures, and contracts. 170 00:07:22.190 --> 00:07:25.490 We've provided a redline version of the changes, 171 00:07:25.490 --> 00:07:28.370 but some of the highlights include clarifications 172 00:07:28.370 --> 00:07:30.560 of the bond counsel, disclosure counsel 173 00:07:30.560 --> 00:07:33.410 and financial advisor roles consistent with 174 00:07:33.410 --> 00:07:36.460 the current contracts in place for those consultants, 175 00:07:36.460 --> 00:07:39.670 updates to the hub participation goal section, 176 00:07:39.670 --> 00:07:42.440 addition of the possibility of providing a direct placement 177 00:07:42.440 --> 00:07:46.570 as a type of sale, updates to the refunding guidance, 178 00:07:46.570 --> 00:07:49.200 to be consistent with current tax laws 179 00:07:49.200 --> 00:07:51.020 and addition of the disclosure officers 180 00:07:51.020 --> 00:07:53.300 to the post issuance compliance section, 181 00:07:53.300 --> 00:07:55.880 consistent with the agency's 15c2-12 182 00:07:55.880 --> 00:07:58.110 continuing disclosure policy. 183 00:07:58.110 --> 00:08:01.070 If approved, we will post this document to the website 184 00:08:01.070 --> 00:08:02.640 and we plan to bring this policy to you 185 00:08:02.640 --> 00:08:04.780 on an annual basis, 186 00:08:04.780 --> 00:08:07.533 even when there are no changes on a go-forward basis. 187 00:08:09.700 --> 00:08:11.470 Thank you Georgia, questions, comments? 188 00:08:11.470 --> 00:08:13.713 Very comprehensively review thank you. 189 00:08:15.300 --> 00:08:17.320 As always thank you for your thorough work on this 190 00:08:17.320 --> 00:08:20.850 and keeping us up to date with best management practices 191 00:08:20.850 --> 00:08:23.730 and best fiduciary protocol. 192 00:08:23.730 --> 00:08:24.563 Is there a motion? 193 00:08:24.563 --> 00:08:26.330 Chairman I move we approve the proposed 194 00:08:26.330 --> 00:08:27.880 debt management policy 195 00:08:27.880 --> 00:08:29.470 of the Texas Water Development Board 196 00:08:29.470 --> 00:08:31.440 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 197 00:08:31.440 --> 00:08:32.767 Is there a second? I second 198 00:08:32.767 --> 00:08:34.450 All in favor, say aye. Aye 199 00:08:34.450 --> 00:08:37.080 Motion passes, next item please. 200 00:08:37.080 --> 00:08:39.790 Consider approving the underwriting policies 201 00:08:39.790 --> 00:08:43.403 and procedures for negotiated bond transactions 202 00:08:43.403 --> 00:08:45.770 at the Texas Water Development Board. 203 00:08:45.770 --> 00:08:47.853 Again, Georgia Sanchez presenting. 204 00:08:48.740 --> 00:08:51.490 Georgia Sanchez of the Executive Administrator staff, 205 00:08:51.490 --> 00:08:52.760 the underwriting policies 206 00:08:52.760 --> 00:08:56.800 and procedures for negotiated transaction document. 207 00:08:56.800 --> 00:09:00.350 That was first approved by board action in 1993, 208 00:09:00.350 --> 00:09:02.120 we've reviewed it annually, 209 00:09:02.120 --> 00:09:04.800 it was last brought forward with amendments 210 00:09:04.800 --> 00:09:07.130 to the board in 2015. 211 00:09:07.130 --> 00:09:10.490 But we've got some changes to modify, 212 00:09:10.490 --> 00:09:13.160 some proposed changes to modify the document 213 00:09:13.160 --> 00:09:16.330 so that it's consistent with the current practices 214 00:09:16.330 --> 00:09:18.690 in place for negotiated transactions. 215 00:09:18.690 --> 00:09:20.810 And this document really helps us 216 00:09:20.810 --> 00:09:24.360 provide a consistent basis for us to evaluate 217 00:09:24.360 --> 00:09:27.550 and report on specific performance factors 218 00:09:27.550 --> 00:09:29.990 after each negotiated bond sale. 219 00:09:29.990 --> 00:09:32.790 The underwriters that are selected through the request 220 00:09:32.790 --> 00:09:35.440 for qualifications process to serve, 221 00:09:35.440 --> 00:09:38.320 and our underwriters pool are required to sign this document 222 00:09:38.320 --> 00:09:40.020 and abide by these rules. 223 00:09:40.020 --> 00:09:42.120 They're further reminded when they are selected 224 00:09:42.120 --> 00:09:43.960 for a transaction of these rules 225 00:09:43.960 --> 00:09:45.710 and there we review it with them 226 00:09:45.710 --> 00:09:47.520 and ask them to sign it again. 227 00:09:47.520 --> 00:09:49.300 So we've updated some of the definitions 228 00:09:49.300 --> 00:09:51.150 and timeframes that line in the document, 229 00:09:51.150 --> 00:09:53.500 again to be consistent with the current practices. 230 00:09:53.500 --> 00:09:56.190 And we've also better defined the categories 231 00:09:56.190 --> 00:09:58.570 by which our underwriters are evaluated 232 00:09:58.570 --> 00:09:59.993 after each transaction. 233 00:10:00.890 --> 00:10:03.790 If approved, we will post this document to the website 234 00:10:03.790 --> 00:10:06.430 and as with the debt management policy, 235 00:10:06.430 --> 00:10:10.760 we plan to bring this to you for action each year, 236 00:10:10.760 --> 00:10:12.763 even if no changes are proposed. 237 00:10:14.010 --> 00:10:16.116 Thank you, questions, comments? 238 00:10:16.116 --> 00:10:16.949 Nope. 239 00:10:16.949 --> 00:10:18.270 Is there a motion? 240 00:10:18.270 --> 00:10:20.910 Mr. Chairman I move we approve the proposed 241 00:10:20.910 --> 00:10:22.340 underwriting policies 242 00:10:22.340 --> 00:10:25.080 and procedures negotiated bond transactions 243 00:10:25.080 --> 00:10:26.910 of the Texas Water Development Board 244 00:10:26.910 --> 00:10:29.490 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 245 00:10:29.490 --> 00:10:30.323 Is there a second? I second. 246 00:10:30.323 --> 00:10:32.110 All in favor, say aye. Aye 247 00:10:32.110 --> 00:10:33.350 Motion passes. 248 00:10:33.350 --> 00:10:35.293 Thank you, Georgia, next item, please. 249 00:10:36.850 --> 00:10:40.320 Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 250 00:10:40.320 --> 00:10:43.783 to award, negotiate and execute contracts 251 00:10:43.783 --> 00:10:47.097 and the total amount not to exceed $1,681,446 252 00:10:50.350 --> 00:10:53.860 in general revenue funds for technical studies 253 00:10:53.860 --> 00:10:57.440 to support zone designation and brackish aquifers. 254 00:10:57.440 --> 00:10:59.363 Erica Mancha is here to present. 255 00:11:00.951 --> 00:11:02.800 Good morning, Chairman Lake, 256 00:11:02.800 --> 00:11:04.540 Director Jackson, Director Paup. 257 00:11:04.540 --> 00:11:06.380 For the record, my name is Erica Mancha 258 00:11:06.380 --> 00:11:08.810 from the executive administrative staff. 259 00:11:08.810 --> 00:11:12.310 In 2019, the 86 Texas legislature appropriated 260 00:11:12.310 --> 00:11:14.770 approximately $1.6 million 261 00:11:14.770 --> 00:11:16.480 to the Texas Water Development Board 262 00:11:16.480 --> 00:11:19.370 for contract studies to support 263 00:11:19.370 --> 00:11:22.163 designating brackish groundwater production zones. 264 00:11:23.030 --> 00:11:26.180 To date, the Texas Water Development Board has designated 265 00:11:26.180 --> 00:11:28.520 31 brackish groundwater production zones, 266 00:11:28.520 --> 00:11:33.450 and six aquifers and no zones and two aquifers. 267 00:11:33.450 --> 00:11:35.780 To utilize these funds, we will publish 268 00:11:35.780 --> 00:11:39.290 a half a million dollar request for qualifications 269 00:11:39.290 --> 00:11:42.470 to develop procedures and tools to delineate areas 270 00:11:42.470 --> 00:11:46.660 for delineate areas, designated 271 00:11:46.660 --> 00:11:50.150 or used for Class II wastewater injection. 272 00:11:50.150 --> 00:11:51.630 And pass on these designations 273 00:11:51.630 --> 00:11:53.050 that Texas Water Development Board, 274 00:11:53.050 --> 00:11:55.860 applied if conservative 50-mile buffer 275 00:11:55.860 --> 00:11:57.593 for Class II injection wells. 276 00:11:58.530 --> 00:12:00.730 The goal of this study is to generate 277 00:12:00.730 --> 00:12:03.480 a technically defensible buffer 278 00:12:03.480 --> 00:12:07.860 ideally for each injection well and also a default buffer. 279 00:12:07.860 --> 00:12:09.520 As part of the study, we will also form 280 00:12:09.520 --> 00:12:12.610 an advisory work group consisting of state 281 00:12:12.610 --> 00:12:15.600 and federal agencies and state associations 282 00:12:15.600 --> 00:12:18.260 that will be engaged throughout the study 283 00:12:18.260 --> 00:12:20.203 and also to build consensus. 284 00:12:21.050 --> 00:12:23.260 The remaining $1.1 million, 285 00:12:23.260 --> 00:12:25.230 the Texas Water Development Board 286 00:12:25.230 --> 00:12:28.110 will publish a second request for qualifications 287 00:12:28.110 --> 00:12:31.070 to shortlist a pool of qualified contractors 288 00:12:31.070 --> 00:12:34.573 to conduct technical tests for brackish aquifers. 289 00:12:36.927 --> 00:12:39.480 They will conduct technical tasks 290 00:12:39.480 --> 00:12:42.390 such as data collection and data entry. 291 00:12:42.390 --> 00:12:44.910 The goal of these tasks are to advance 292 00:12:44.910 --> 00:12:47.340 the mapping efforts for feature aquifers 293 00:12:47.340 --> 00:12:48.290 that are eligible for 294 00:12:48.290 --> 00:12:50.830 brackish groundwater' zone designation. 295 00:12:50.830 --> 00:12:53.120 We have identified that there are nine aquifers 296 00:12:53.120 --> 00:12:55.920 or portions in our aquifer that will need to be evaluated 297 00:12:55.920 --> 00:12:59.230 for some designation by the legislative mandate deadline 298 00:12:59.230 --> 00:13:01.283 of December 1st, 2032. 299 00:13:02.840 --> 00:13:05.019 Additionally, we may execute one or more 300 00:13:05.019 --> 00:13:09.170 inter-agency contracts with state or federal agencies 301 00:13:09.170 --> 00:13:12.400 as needed to undertake other technical task. 302 00:13:12.400 --> 00:13:14.060 The Executive Administrator recommends 303 00:13:14.060 --> 00:13:15.430 approval of this item, 304 00:13:15.430 --> 00:13:17.962 and I'm available to answer any questions. 305 00:13:17.962 --> 00:13:19.680 Thanks Erica, questions, comments. 306 00:13:19.680 --> 00:13:21.067 So great that we're moving forward with this. 307 00:13:21.067 --> 00:13:23.940 And of course we know that brackish groundwater 308 00:13:23.940 --> 00:13:26.980 is a huge opportunity and resource for the state 309 00:13:26.980 --> 00:13:30.320 and not only providing the designated zones 310 00:13:30.320 --> 00:13:34.250 as dictated by the legislation, but also providing 311 00:13:34.250 --> 00:13:37.610 a better understanding of the aquifer as a whole. 312 00:13:37.610 --> 00:13:41.100 Also I think, you know, the work effort to move forward 313 00:13:41.100 --> 00:13:44.560 and the forming of this technical committee 314 00:13:44.560 --> 00:13:48.390 is a very positive thing to help with the designation 315 00:13:48.390 --> 00:13:52.090 of the buffer areas and to have better tools 316 00:13:52.090 --> 00:13:56.440 and to be able to identify how appropriate, 317 00:13:56.440 --> 00:14:00.530 the area is around these injection wells, 318 00:14:00.530 --> 00:14:02.713 being able to have the resources, 319 00:14:03.620 --> 00:14:07.350 not just the resources of the board, 320 00:14:07.350 --> 00:14:10.180 but also the technical advice that comes 321 00:14:10.180 --> 00:14:14.900 from their brainpower and engagement in other areas, 322 00:14:14.900 --> 00:14:17.070 to bring them in as a technical resource 323 00:14:17.070 --> 00:14:20.160 throughout the process, is a good work effort 324 00:14:20.160 --> 00:14:21.680 and a great recommendation by staff. 325 00:14:21.680 --> 00:14:24.348 So thank you for the work on this. 326 00:14:24.348 --> 00:14:25.380 Director Paup. 327 00:14:25.380 --> 00:14:28.420 Thanks Erica, data is always at the heart of everything 328 00:14:28.420 --> 00:14:29.480 that we do at the board. 329 00:14:29.480 --> 00:14:31.550 So I'm very happy to see this this moving forward, 330 00:14:31.550 --> 00:14:33.080 thank you for your work. 331 00:14:33.080 --> 00:14:36.120 Very important initiative, is there a motion? 332 00:14:36.120 --> 00:14:38.450 Chairman I move we authorized the Executive Administrator 333 00:14:38.450 --> 00:14:40.700 to award negotiated, execute contracts 334 00:14:40.700 --> 00:14:45.553 and a total amount not to exceed $1,681,446 335 00:14:46.810 --> 00:14:49.300 in general revenue funds for technical studies 336 00:14:49.300 --> 00:14:52.290 to support zone designation in brackish aquifers 337 00:14:52.290 --> 00:14:54.460 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 338 00:14:54.460 --> 00:14:55.866 Is there a second? I second. 339 00:14:55.866 --> 00:14:57.320 All in favor, say aye. Aye. 340 00:14:57.320 --> 00:14:58.220 Motion passes. 341 00:14:58.220 --> 00:15:00.353 Thanks Erica, next item please. 342 00:15:01.440 --> 00:15:04.560 Consider adopting an authorizing publication 343 00:15:04.560 --> 00:15:07.030 of a repeal of the existing 344 00:15:07.030 --> 00:15:11.057 title 31 Texas Administrative Code chapter 33(63), 345 00:15:12.430 --> 00:15:14.230 subchapter D. 346 00:15:14.230 --> 00:15:17.880 And the addition of a new title 31 Texas Administrative Code 347 00:15:17.880 --> 00:15:21.860 chapter 36, subchapter D and approving the release 348 00:15:21.860 --> 00:15:25.430 of a Flood Intended Use Plan relating to the funding 349 00:15:25.430 --> 00:15:27.860 of flood mitigation projects. 350 00:15:27.860 --> 00:15:29.603 Tom Ensmenger is here to present. 351 00:15:31.372 --> 00:15:32.247 Good morning, I'm Tom Ensmenger. 352 00:15:32.247 --> 00:15:35.010 I'm in the Executive Administrator staff. 353 00:15:35.010 --> 00:15:37.270 The rule language we propose for your consideration 354 00:15:37.270 --> 00:15:39.930 this morning was developed pursuant to Senate Bill 7, 355 00:15:39.930 --> 00:15:42.990 through which the 86 Texas legislature entrusted our agency 356 00:15:42.990 --> 00:15:45.330 with new responsibilities related to the funding 357 00:15:45.330 --> 00:15:46.570 of flood projects with the creation 358 00:15:46.570 --> 00:15:48.610 of the Flood Infrastructure Fund. 359 00:15:48.610 --> 00:15:50.840 The proposed rule language was first presented 360 00:15:50.840 --> 00:15:53.350 as a draft back in November of last year, 361 00:15:53.350 --> 00:15:55.570 it was headed out for public comment. 362 00:15:55.570 --> 00:15:57.560 And as noted in that November presentation, 363 00:15:57.560 --> 00:15:58.900 the rule language is structured in a way 364 00:15:58.900 --> 00:16:00.370 that very closely resembles what we'd see 365 00:16:00.370 --> 00:16:03.080 for our other programs in the Administrative Code. 366 00:16:03.080 --> 00:16:05.110 The details about each funding cycle will appear 367 00:16:05.110 --> 00:16:08.570 in an Annual Flood Intended Use Plan or Flood IUP. 368 00:16:08.570 --> 00:16:09.403 And that would include 369 00:16:09.403 --> 00:16:11.370 the loan and grant eligibility standards, 370 00:16:11.370 --> 00:16:13.300 the categories of eligible projects 371 00:16:13.300 --> 00:16:15.780 and prioritization criteria used to 372 00:16:15.780 --> 00:16:17.510 rank those projects. 373 00:16:17.510 --> 00:16:18.980 A draft Flood IUP was presented 374 00:16:18.980 --> 00:16:21.360 in that same November meeting, 375 00:16:21.360 --> 00:16:24.090 and they went through a corresponding public comment period. 376 00:16:24.090 --> 00:16:25.690 The rule language has been updated 377 00:16:25.690 --> 00:16:27.230 as a result of public comments 378 00:16:27.230 --> 00:16:30.290 to state that each new IUP release will be accompanied 379 00:16:30.290 --> 00:16:33.490 with a new opportunity for the public to make comments. 380 00:16:33.490 --> 00:16:35.390 For your consideration this morning is the adoption 381 00:16:35.390 --> 00:16:37.680 of the proposed rule language and approval to release 382 00:16:37.680 --> 00:16:39.490 the updated draft Flood IUP, 383 00:16:39.490 --> 00:16:41.060 which will occur shortly after this meeting. 384 00:16:41.060 --> 00:16:43.930 It's imminent, pending a couple of tweaks. 385 00:16:43.930 --> 00:16:46.270 The anticipated timeline would begin on Monday, 386 00:16:46.270 --> 00:16:47.940 that's March 16th with the opening 387 00:16:47.940 --> 00:16:49.800 of the abridged application period. 388 00:16:49.800 --> 00:16:51.150 The abridged application itself 389 00:16:51.150 --> 00:16:53.810 will be made available online through the TWDB website. 390 00:16:53.810 --> 00:16:56.090 It's not up yet, but those who are interested 391 00:16:56.090 --> 00:16:57.240 should keep refreshing. 392 00:16:59.456 --> 00:17:01.400 The current plan is to hold several workshops 393 00:17:01.400 --> 00:17:03.880 across the state, with one at the end of this month, 394 00:17:03.880 --> 00:17:06.880 and then five more in April to revise specific 395 00:17:06.880 --> 00:17:09.570 technical assistance to potential applicants. 396 00:17:09.570 --> 00:17:12.180 Topics will include a detailed review of the information 397 00:17:12.180 --> 00:17:14.570 in the Flood IUP, such as the minimum standards 398 00:17:14.570 --> 00:17:19.050 that each project would need to meet, project eligibilities, 399 00:17:19.050 --> 00:17:21.903 And the prioritization criteria used to rank projects, 400 00:17:23.450 --> 00:17:26.140 as well as the review of the documentation, 401 00:17:26.140 --> 00:17:28.690 they would need to be provided with the application itself 402 00:17:28.690 --> 00:17:29.840 or throughout the projects, 403 00:17:29.840 --> 00:17:31.870 things like the environmental review 404 00:17:31.870 --> 00:17:33.390 or engineering documentation. 405 00:17:33.390 --> 00:17:35.410 And there's also gonna be some new program guidance 406 00:17:35.410 --> 00:17:37.170 rolling out as part of this process as well. 407 00:17:37.170 --> 00:17:40.080 It goes into these topics in more detail. 408 00:17:40.080 --> 00:17:42.910 Currently we have workshops scheduled in Quiero, 409 00:17:42.910 --> 00:17:47.370 Bridge City, Arlington, Houston, Lubbock, and Mission. 410 00:17:47.370 --> 00:17:50.010 And of course, interested parties can sign up for emails 411 00:17:50.010 --> 00:17:51.980 on these and details schedule 412 00:17:51.980 --> 00:17:53.410 by clicking the envelope icon 413 00:17:53.410 --> 00:17:55.520 in the upper right hand corner of our website. 414 00:17:55.520 --> 00:17:57.280 I think there's an email blast getting ready 415 00:17:57.280 --> 00:17:58.370 to go out on that topic. 416 00:17:58.370 --> 00:18:01.930 So it's a great time to get on the email list. 417 00:18:01.930 --> 00:18:03.520 The due date for a bridge applications 418 00:18:03.520 --> 00:18:06.250 is currently set in May 14th, and that would be followed 419 00:18:06.250 --> 00:18:09.320 by the work to prioritize the proposed projects. 420 00:18:09.320 --> 00:18:11.790 The prioritized lists will be brought 421 00:18:11.790 --> 00:18:13.900 for your consideration in the early summer. 422 00:18:13.900 --> 00:18:16.010 And that will also involve the invitation process 423 00:18:16.010 --> 00:18:17.760 so that the entities who propose projects 424 00:18:17.760 --> 00:18:19.680 that rank within the program's capacity, 425 00:18:19.680 --> 00:18:22.620 would be invited to submit their full applications. 426 00:18:22.620 --> 00:18:24.890 Those full applications would be due in August 427 00:18:24.890 --> 00:18:26.650 with the first Flood Infrastructure Fund, 428 00:18:26.650 --> 00:18:28.350 financial assistance commitments 429 00:18:28.350 --> 00:18:30.670 expected to happen around October. 430 00:18:30.670 --> 00:18:33.300 The borrower closings are anticipated to begin in fall 431 00:18:33.300 --> 00:18:35.880 and winter, and the borrowers will have six months 432 00:18:35.880 --> 00:18:36.890 from the time of commitment 433 00:18:36.890 --> 00:18:39.630 to close on their financial assistance. 434 00:18:39.630 --> 00:18:41.110 In closing, I just like to mention that 435 00:18:41.110 --> 00:18:42.910 developing a new program like this requires 436 00:18:42.910 --> 00:18:44.520 a lot more steps behind the scenes 437 00:18:44.520 --> 00:18:46.630 than I think most people realize. 438 00:18:46.630 --> 00:18:49.370 But the public input that we've received has been absolutely 439 00:18:49.370 --> 00:18:52.450 indispensable throughout every step that we've taken. 440 00:18:52.450 --> 00:18:54.630 And I hope you don't mind me speaking for staff 441 00:18:54.630 --> 00:18:57.320 when I say that we really sincerely appreciate the people, 442 00:18:57.320 --> 00:18:59.380 who took the time to put their thoughts in writing 443 00:18:59.380 --> 00:19:02.300 or to tell us verbally at one of the public input workshops 444 00:19:02.300 --> 00:19:04.300 or the public input session that we had. 445 00:19:05.578 --> 00:19:07.480 It continues to be helpful and illuminating, 446 00:19:07.480 --> 00:19:10.600 and I think it had a really big impact on the final results. 447 00:19:10.600 --> 00:19:12.040 Thank you, that concludes my presentation. 448 00:19:12.040 --> 00:19:13.410 I'm happy to take your questions. 449 00:19:13.410 --> 00:19:15.610 Thanks Tom, questions, comments? 450 00:19:15.610 --> 00:19:19.820 Well, just to echo your comments about how appreciative 451 00:19:19.820 --> 00:19:23.330 we are for the public input and the stakeholder engagement. 452 00:19:23.330 --> 00:19:27.220 I mean, not only did that point out areas where maybe 453 00:19:27.220 --> 00:19:29.480 we need to look at things a little bit differently, 454 00:19:29.480 --> 00:19:32.580 but oftentimes they suggested what those changes would be. 455 00:19:32.580 --> 00:19:36.870 So I know that it's been a yeoman's task for the staff. 456 00:19:36.870 --> 00:19:41.410 Oftentimes it's easier to critique than it is to create, 457 00:19:41.410 --> 00:19:45.860 and so the work that you've put in putting together, 458 00:19:45.860 --> 00:19:48.640 this first ever program for Texas, 459 00:19:48.640 --> 00:19:51.770 I think is gonna reap tremendous benefits. 460 00:19:51.770 --> 00:19:56.220 I feel like our overall goal and what is embodied here, 461 00:19:56.220 --> 00:19:59.080 is recognizing that we can't do things like we did before. 462 00:19:59.080 --> 00:20:00.730 I mean, we need to feature-proof our state, 463 00:20:00.730 --> 00:20:03.200 be ready for it for whatever it is that comes at us. 464 00:20:03.200 --> 00:20:06.810 And not only being able to take the resources 465 00:20:06.810 --> 00:20:10.510 of this program, which will be available to communities 466 00:20:10.510 --> 00:20:14.040 across our state, but also pair that up with 467 00:20:14.040 --> 00:20:17.290 the work that's ongoing to be able to provide 468 00:20:17.290 --> 00:20:19.290 better information, better science, 469 00:20:19.290 --> 00:20:23.070 to base this past board work on, 470 00:20:23.070 --> 00:20:24.610 I think is gonna give us 471 00:20:24.610 --> 00:20:28.210 a whole different approach, a different opportunity 472 00:20:28.210 --> 00:20:31.010 and some really really powerful results. 473 00:20:31.010 --> 00:20:33.200 So thank you so much for the work that you 474 00:20:33.200 --> 00:20:34.980 and the staff have done. 475 00:20:34.980 --> 00:20:37.451 It's really, it's an amazing time 476 00:20:37.451 --> 00:20:41.570 to be able to address this and feel like that, 477 00:20:41.570 --> 00:20:45.010 not only are we addressing water supply, 478 00:20:45.010 --> 00:20:46.990 not only are we addressing wastewater treatment, 479 00:20:46.990 --> 00:20:49.340 but we're also taking a very active role 480 00:20:49.340 --> 00:20:52.366 in fighting Texas flood. 481 00:20:52.366 --> 00:20:54.061 Yes, ma'am. 482 00:20:54.061 --> 00:20:55.820 Director Paup. 483 00:20:55.820 --> 00:20:57.540 I don't think I've ever been part of 484 00:20:57.540 --> 00:21:01.560 a more stakeholder-driven process in my 15 years 485 00:21:01.560 --> 00:21:03.100 of state service. 486 00:21:03.100 --> 00:21:06.410 This has been a tremendous effort on the part of the staff. 487 00:21:06.410 --> 00:21:09.980 I don't think I could ever overstate how much work 488 00:21:09.980 --> 00:21:12.560 you all have put into these documents. 489 00:21:12.560 --> 00:21:15.770 We are building a program from scratch 490 00:21:15.770 --> 00:21:17.510 and it's a very important program 491 00:21:17.510 --> 00:21:20.960 and I am enormously proud of this agency 492 00:21:20.960 --> 00:21:22.890 for the good work that they've done, thank you. 493 00:21:22.890 --> 00:21:27.030 Yeah, unprecedented at this scale, anywhere in the world, 494 00:21:27.030 --> 00:21:28.670 in addition to the thanks to staff 495 00:21:28.670 --> 00:21:31.930 and public input also want to thank the leadership 496 00:21:31.930 --> 00:21:33.520 from the Capitol, the House, the Senate, 497 00:21:33.520 --> 00:21:35.300 and of course the governor. 498 00:21:35.300 --> 00:21:37.580 none of this would be possible without them. 499 00:21:37.580 --> 00:21:40.980 Very exciting lot of works caught into this 500 00:21:41.920 --> 00:21:44.163 you know as well as anybody. 501 00:21:45.900 --> 00:21:47.630 Is there a motion? 502 00:21:47.630 --> 00:21:50.980 Mr. Chairman I move we adopted authorize publication 503 00:21:50.980 --> 00:21:54.380 of the repeal of the existing title, 31, 504 00:21:54.380 --> 00:21:58.680 Texas Administrative Code chapter 363, subchapter D. 505 00:21:58.680 --> 00:22:02.400 And the addition of a new title 31 Texas Administrative Code 506 00:22:02.400 --> 00:22:06.130 chapter 363, subchapter D and approving the release 507 00:22:06.130 --> 00:22:09.260 of the Flood Intended Use Plan relating to the funding 508 00:22:09.260 --> 00:22:11.650 of flood mitigation projects as recommended 509 00:22:11.650 --> 00:22:13.110 by our Executive Administrator. 510 00:22:13.110 --> 00:22:13.943 Is there a second? 511 00:22:13.943 --> 00:22:14.776 I second. 512 00:22:14.776 --> 00:22:15.689 All in favor, say aye. 513 00:22:15.689 --> 00:22:16.522 Aye. 514 00:22:16.522 --> 00:22:18.820 Motion passes, thanks Tom. 515 00:22:18.820 --> 00:22:19.703 Next item please. 516 00:22:21.510 --> 00:22:23.110 Consider approving a request 517 00:22:23.110 --> 00:22:26.310 from the City of Huntington for financial assistance 518 00:22:26.310 --> 00:22:28.950 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 519 00:22:28.950 --> 00:22:31.470 for planning, design, and construction of 520 00:22:31.470 --> 00:22:34.410 a wastewater system improvements project. 521 00:22:34.410 --> 00:22:36.870 Jeff Taylor is here to present. 522 00:22:36.870 --> 00:22:38.440 Good morning my name is Jeff Taylor 523 00:22:38.440 --> 00:22:40.920 of the Executive Administrator staff. 524 00:22:40.920 --> 00:22:42.950 The City of Huntington is located approximately 525 00:22:42.950 --> 00:22:45.960 eight miles Southeast of Lufkin in Angelina County. 526 00:22:45.960 --> 00:22:48.360 The City provides water and wastewater services 527 00:22:48.360 --> 00:22:52.040 to a population of approximately 2,500 residents. 528 00:22:52.040 --> 00:22:54.010 The City is requesting financing through 529 00:22:54.010 --> 00:22:55.870 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 530 00:22:55.870 --> 00:22:59.400 for improvements to its wastewater collection system, 531 00:22:59.400 --> 00:23:02.010 which currently experiences a high volume 532 00:23:02.010 --> 00:23:03.920 of inflow and infiltration. 533 00:23:03.920 --> 00:23:06.160 The system-wide evaluation will be performed 534 00:23:06.160 --> 00:23:08.370 to determine the exact work to be done. 535 00:23:08.370 --> 00:23:10.430 However, at a minimum improvements 536 00:23:10.430 --> 00:23:13.800 will include rehabilitation of collection system lines, 537 00:23:13.800 --> 00:23:16.150 manholes and lift stations. 538 00:23:16.150 --> 00:23:18.470 The City currently has another separate project 539 00:23:18.470 --> 00:23:22.380 funded by TWDB, which is addressing the rehabilitation 540 00:23:22.380 --> 00:23:25.080 of its wastewater treatment plant. 541 00:23:25.080 --> 00:23:28.130 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 542 00:23:28.130 --> 00:23:29.240 of this request. 543 00:23:29.240 --> 00:23:30.810 This concludes my presentation. 544 00:23:30.810 --> 00:23:33.110 I am available for any questions you may have. 545 00:23:34.520 --> 00:23:35.840 Thanks Jeff, questions, comments? 546 00:23:35.840 --> 00:23:38.280 Oh, good to see a project from a small community. 547 00:23:38.280 --> 00:23:41.960 Also classic in terms of reducing inflow and infiltration, 548 00:23:41.960 --> 00:23:43.260 which we know puts less load 549 00:23:43.260 --> 00:23:44.840 on the wastewater treatment plant 550 00:23:44.840 --> 00:23:46.400 promotes overall efficiency. 551 00:23:46.400 --> 00:23:49.910 And then I think as you mentioned, 552 00:23:49.910 --> 00:23:51.350 they're experiencing high-maintenance 553 00:23:51.350 --> 00:23:52.540 and emergency repair calls. 554 00:23:52.540 --> 00:23:53.890 So taking down that debt service, 555 00:23:53.890 --> 00:23:56.240 going out and doing it on your own time, 556 00:23:56.240 --> 00:23:58.020 taking advantage of low interest rates 557 00:23:58.020 --> 00:24:00.710 and doing it now will reap rewards 558 00:24:00.710 --> 00:24:02.130 for this community for the future. 559 00:24:02.130 --> 00:24:04.577 So thank you for working on this project. 560 00:24:04.577 --> 00:24:05.827 Director Paup 561 00:24:07.070 --> 00:24:07.903 Is there a motion? 562 00:24:07.903 --> 00:24:09.930 Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution 563 00:24:09.930 --> 00:24:12.650 for the City of Huntington for financial assistance 564 00:24:12.650 --> 00:24:14.880 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning, 565 00:24:14.880 --> 00:24:17.260 design, and construction of a wastewater system 566 00:24:17.260 --> 00:24:19.060 improvements projects as recommended 567 00:24:19.060 --> 00:24:20.530 by Executive Administrator. 568 00:24:20.530 --> 00:24:21.970 Is there a second? I second. 569 00:24:21.970 --> 00:24:23.540 All in favor, say aye. Aye. 570 00:24:23.540 --> 00:24:25.773 Motion passes, next item please. 571 00:24:26.780 --> 00:24:28.380 Consider approving our request 572 00:24:28.380 --> 00:24:32.560 from the Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District 573 00:24:32.560 --> 00:24:34.050 for financial assistance 574 00:24:34.050 --> 00:24:36.320 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 575 00:24:36.320 --> 00:24:37.970 for planning and design 576 00:24:37.970 --> 00:24:40.860 of a wastewater system improvements project. 577 00:24:40.860 --> 00:24:42.743 Again Jeff Taylor is here to present. 578 00:24:43.820 --> 00:24:45.610 Morning again, my name is Jeff Taylor 579 00:24:45.610 --> 00:24:48.030 of the Executive Administrator staff. 580 00:24:48.030 --> 00:24:50.660 Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District 581 00:24:50.660 --> 00:24:53.420 is located approximately 21 miles Southeast 582 00:24:53.420 --> 00:24:55.410 of the City of El Paso and serves 583 00:24:55.410 --> 00:24:59.010 approximately 41,000 residents within its boundaries. 584 00:24:59.010 --> 00:25:01.270 The district is requesting financing through 585 00:25:01.270 --> 00:25:04.170 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the planning 586 00:25:04.170 --> 00:25:06.140 and design of a project to integrate 587 00:25:06.140 --> 00:25:09.390 the Horizon View community into the district's 588 00:25:09.390 --> 00:25:12.530 wastewater collection system. 589 00:25:12.530 --> 00:25:14.820 Horizon View is a community of approximately 590 00:25:14.820 --> 00:25:18.500 780 single family, lots within the district. 591 00:25:18.500 --> 00:25:22.270 Each home in the community utilizes individual onsite 592 00:25:22.270 --> 00:25:24.590 sewage septic tank systems. 593 00:25:24.590 --> 00:25:26.380 However, a significant percentage 594 00:25:26.380 --> 00:25:28.810 of these septic systems have failed. 595 00:25:28.810 --> 00:25:31.360 The district plans to install a collection system 596 00:25:31.360 --> 00:25:34.620 and lift station within the community for routing wastewater 597 00:25:34.620 --> 00:25:38.780 to the district's existing wastewater treatment system. 598 00:25:38.780 --> 00:25:41.050 The project as envisioned will decommission 599 00:25:41.050 --> 00:25:45.190 the existing septic systems, the district does plan 600 00:25:45.190 --> 00:25:48.200 to apply for construction funds in the future. 601 00:25:48.200 --> 00:25:50.380 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 602 00:25:50.380 --> 00:25:52.950 of this request, this concludes my presentation. 603 00:25:52.950 --> 00:25:55.560 I am available for any questions you may have. 604 00:25:55.560 --> 00:25:57.470 Thanks Jeff, questions, comments? 605 00:25:57.470 --> 00:25:59.270 I would just like to commend the leadership 606 00:25:59.270 --> 00:26:02.240 of the district for reaching out to this community 607 00:26:02.240 --> 00:26:05.800 that obviously needed the help and coming forward 608 00:26:05.800 --> 00:26:07.680 for planning and design to incorporate that 609 00:26:07.680 --> 00:26:09.270 and get them off of the sewer system 610 00:26:09.270 --> 00:26:11.160 and provide a collection system. 611 00:26:11.160 --> 00:26:14.820 So appreciate the leadership of the district 612 00:26:14.820 --> 00:26:18.248 for reaching out to helping and adjoining community. 613 00:26:18.248 --> 00:26:19.300 Director Paup. 614 00:26:19.300 --> 00:26:21.840 Yes, well actually ditto Director Jackson. 615 00:26:21.840 --> 00:26:24.470 I'd like to thank Horizon Regional for agreeing 616 00:26:24.470 --> 00:26:27.180 to integrate this community into their service area. 617 00:26:27.180 --> 00:26:30.660 They're providing a huge health benefit to these people. 618 00:26:30.660 --> 00:26:34.043 Everything we do relies on good local leadership. 619 00:26:34.043 --> 00:26:35.540 Is their a motion? 620 00:26:35.540 --> 00:26:38.370 Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution, 621 00:26:38.370 --> 00:26:41.620 providing the Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District 622 00:26:41.620 --> 00:26:42.880 for financial assistance 623 00:26:42.880 --> 00:26:45.070 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 624 00:26:45.070 --> 00:26:47.970 for planning and design of a wastewater systems 625 00:26:47.970 --> 00:26:49.900 improvements project as recommended 626 00:26:49.900 --> 00:26:52.100 by our Executive Administrator. 627 00:26:52.100 --> 00:26:52.933 Is there a second? I second. 628 00:26:52.933 --> 00:26:55.000 All in favor say, aye. Aye. 629 00:26:55.000 --> 00:26:57.823 Motion passes, thanks Jeff, next item please. 630 00:26:58.690 --> 00:27:01.150 Consider approving our request from the City 631 00:27:01.150 --> 00:27:03.490 of Grand Saline for financing 632 00:27:03.490 --> 00:27:06.100 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 633 00:27:06.100 --> 00:27:08.390 for planning, design and construction 634 00:27:08.390 --> 00:27:10.630 of wastewater system improvements. 635 00:27:10.630 --> 00:27:13.120 Joe Koen is here to present. 636 00:27:13.120 --> 00:27:15.140 Good morning, my name is Joe Koen 637 00:27:15.140 --> 00:27:18.060 at the Executive Administrator staff. 638 00:27:18.060 --> 00:27:21.190 The City of Grand Saline is located approximately 639 00:27:21.190 --> 00:27:26.180 75 miles East of Dallas, along US Highway 80 640 00:27:26.180 --> 00:27:28.513 and home of the Morton Salt Mine. 641 00:27:28.513 --> 00:27:29.627 (group laughs) 642 00:27:29.627 --> 00:27:32.400 The City operates a wastewater treatment plant 643 00:27:32.400 --> 00:27:36.773 that provides service to approximately 3,200 residents. 644 00:27:37.900 --> 00:27:40.710 Much of the existing equipment at the plant 645 00:27:40.710 --> 00:27:43.310 is reaching its end of useful life. 646 00:27:43.310 --> 00:27:45.160 The City is requesting financing 647 00:27:45.160 --> 00:27:47.690 to replace old equipment at the plant. 648 00:27:47.690 --> 00:27:50.400 These improvements will enhance operations 649 00:27:50.400 --> 00:27:53.340 and ensure continued permit compliance. 650 00:27:53.340 --> 00:27:56.365 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 651 00:27:56.365 --> 00:27:59.120 of this request, this concludes my presentation 652 00:27:59.120 --> 00:28:02.025 and I'm available for any questions. 653 00:28:02.025 --> 00:28:03.904 Thanks Joe, questions, comments? 654 00:28:03.904 --> 00:28:05.590 You have to hold up the salt again. 655 00:28:05.590 --> 00:28:06.423 Of course. 656 00:28:06.423 --> 00:28:07.993 Oh, how exciting? 657 00:28:08.850 --> 00:28:10.900 A small community that has a big role 658 00:28:10.900 --> 00:28:15.130 I think everybody knows of Morton Salt and a great project. 659 00:28:15.130 --> 00:28:18.330 Again, utilizing the resources of the board to go in 660 00:28:18.330 --> 00:28:21.140 and upgrade equipment that's approaching its useful life, 661 00:28:21.140 --> 00:28:22.890 helping them to continue 662 00:28:22.890 --> 00:28:25.260 to provide effective wastewater treatment 663 00:28:25.260 --> 00:28:27.410 and utilizing again the resources of the board, 664 00:28:27.410 --> 00:28:30.720 a community with a population of around 3000 people. 665 00:28:30.720 --> 00:28:33.068 So thank you for your work on this. 666 00:28:33.068 --> 00:28:33.901 Director Paup? 667 00:28:33.901 --> 00:28:35.683 So I just love the props. 668 00:28:36.560 --> 00:28:38.150 Appreciate it, I expect them now 669 00:28:38.150 --> 00:28:39.875 for every single board meeting. 670 00:28:39.875 --> 00:28:41.695 (laughs loudly) 671 00:28:41.695 --> 00:28:43.510 I think that's a great example 672 00:28:43.510 --> 00:28:46.875 of how involved our teams get with the context 673 00:28:46.875 --> 00:28:48.850 and fabric of local communities. 674 00:28:48.850 --> 00:28:50.140 Well done Joe. 675 00:28:50.140 --> 00:28:51.222 Thank you. 676 00:28:51.222 --> 00:28:52.534 The props are lovely. 677 00:28:52.534 --> 00:28:53.367 (laughs gently) 678 00:28:53.367 --> 00:28:54.350 Is there a motion? 679 00:28:54.350 --> 00:28:56.680 Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution, 680 00:28:56.680 --> 00:29:00.060 providing the City of Grand Saline for financing 681 00:29:00.060 --> 00:29:03.100 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning, 682 00:29:03.100 --> 00:29:05.720 design, and construction of water system improvements 683 00:29:05.720 --> 00:29:07.810 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 684 00:29:07.810 --> 00:29:09.140 Is there a second? I second. 685 00:29:09.140 --> 00:29:10.810 All in favor, say aye. Aye. 686 00:29:10.810 --> 00:29:11.950 Motion passes. 687 00:29:11.950 --> 00:29:12.933 Next item please. 688 00:29:14.550 --> 00:29:16.330 Consider approving our request 689 00:29:16.330 --> 00:29:18.890 from the City of Edgewood for financing 690 00:29:18.890 --> 00:29:21.450 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 691 00:29:21.450 --> 00:29:23.370 for planning, acquisition, design 692 00:29:23.370 --> 00:29:26.640 and construction of wastewater system improvements. 693 00:29:26.640 --> 00:29:28.583 Again Joe Koen is here to present. 694 00:29:29.980 --> 00:29:31.390 Once again for the record, 695 00:29:31.390 --> 00:29:35.250 my name is Joe Koen at the Executive Administrator staff. 696 00:29:35.250 --> 00:29:39.170 The City of Edgewood is located approximately 55 miles 697 00:29:39.170 --> 00:29:41.810 East of Dallas, along US at 80. 698 00:29:41.810 --> 00:29:46.120 The City sanitary sewer lines exceeded their useful life 699 00:29:46.120 --> 00:29:48.447 and they're experiencing significant amounts 700 00:29:49.480 --> 00:29:52.190 of inflow and infiltration resulting 701 00:29:52.190 --> 00:29:54.210 in overloading of the City Street 702 00:29:54.210 --> 00:29:56.300 wastewater treatment plant. 703 00:29:56.300 --> 00:29:58.220 The City is requesting financing 704 00:29:58.220 --> 00:29:59.680 to construct improvements 705 00:29:59.680 --> 00:30:03.300 of the wastewater collection system and treatment plant. 706 00:30:03.300 --> 00:30:06.943 These improvements will help the City maintain compliance. 707 00:30:07.830 --> 00:30:10.660 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 708 00:30:10.660 --> 00:30:11.730 of this request. 709 00:30:11.730 --> 00:30:14.010 This concludes my presentation 710 00:30:14.010 --> 00:30:16.890 and I'm available for any questions. 711 00:30:16.890 --> 00:30:17.950 Questions, comments? 712 00:30:17.950 --> 00:30:19.860 Great project, small community, 713 00:30:19.860 --> 00:30:23.310 right at 1500 people from promoting, 714 00:30:23.310 --> 00:30:25.890 upgrading of aging infrastructure 715 00:30:25.890 --> 00:30:28.880 and helping overall with compliance 716 00:30:28.880 --> 00:30:30.680 and with system capacity 717 00:30:30.680 --> 00:30:32.630 by reducing inflow and infiltration. 718 00:30:32.630 --> 00:30:35.123 So great job, great to see this project. 719 00:30:36.140 --> 00:30:36.973 Questions, comments? 720 00:30:36.973 --> 00:30:38.360 Where is the prop? 721 00:30:38.360 --> 00:30:39.393 Sorry. 722 00:30:39.393 --> 00:30:40.226 (laughs loudly) 723 00:30:40.226 --> 00:30:42.320 Yeah, this is a great project, 724 00:30:42.320 --> 00:30:44.530 this is a City that has really invested 725 00:30:44.530 --> 00:30:46.500 in its infrastructure, not only in water, 726 00:30:46.500 --> 00:30:48.510 but also in their roads. 727 00:30:48.510 --> 00:30:51.153 So I'm happy to see that Texas is thriving. 728 00:30:54.510 --> 00:30:56.180 If we do a project with Sweetwater 729 00:30:56.180 --> 00:30:57.560 and Joe brings a rattlesnake, 730 00:30:57.560 --> 00:30:58.489 you may not be easy-- 731 00:30:58.489 --> 00:30:59.905 (group laughing) 732 00:30:59.905 --> 00:31:01.488 about the props. 733 00:31:01.488 --> 00:31:02.590 (laughs) 734 00:31:02.590 --> 00:31:04.240 Is there a motion? 735 00:31:04.240 --> 00:31:07.200 Mr. Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution 736 00:31:07.200 --> 00:31:09.290 from the City of Edgewood for financing 737 00:31:09.290 --> 00:31:11.470 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 738 00:31:11.470 --> 00:31:13.050 for planning, acquisition, design, 739 00:31:13.050 --> 00:31:15.490 and construction of wastewater system improvements 740 00:31:15.490 --> 00:31:17.950 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 741 00:31:17.950 --> 00:31:18.783 Is there a second? I second. 742 00:31:18.783 --> 00:31:21.000 All in favor, say aye. Aye. 743 00:31:21.000 --> 00:31:22.470 Motion passes, thanks Joe. 744 00:31:22.470 --> 00:31:23.303 Thank you. 745 00:31:24.620 --> 00:31:25.570 Next item, please 746 00:31:27.840 --> 00:31:30.920 Consider approving our request from the City of Newton 747 00:31:30.920 --> 00:31:34.520 on behalf of East Newton Water Supply Corporation 748 00:31:34.520 --> 00:31:37.970 for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 749 00:31:37.970 --> 00:31:40.570 for planning, design, and construction 750 00:31:40.570 --> 00:31:42.430 of water system improvements 751 00:31:42.430 --> 00:31:45.730 and for a waiver from the requirement to include funds, 752 00:31:45.730 --> 00:31:48.900 to mitigate water loss as a part of the project 753 00:31:48.900 --> 00:31:51.433 and Nancy Richards is here to present. 754 00:31:51.433 --> 00:31:54.380 Good morning, for the record, my name is Nancy Richards 755 00:31:54.380 --> 00:31:56.990 of Executive Administrator staff. 756 00:31:56.990 --> 00:31:58.880 The Eastern Water Supply Corporation 757 00:31:58.880 --> 00:32:00.510 is located in Newton County, 758 00:32:00.510 --> 00:32:03.000 approximately five miles from the City of Newton 759 00:32:03.000 --> 00:32:05.610 and 70 miles Northeast of Beaumont. 760 00:32:05.610 --> 00:32:08.650 The corporation has approximately 135 households 761 00:32:08.650 --> 00:32:11.750 with a population of 338. 762 00:32:11.750 --> 00:32:15.750 In April 2017, the corporation's water wells failed. 763 00:32:15.750 --> 00:32:17.210 The City of Newton with the help 764 00:32:17.210 --> 00:32:18.690 from the Community Assistance Grant 765 00:32:18.690 --> 00:32:20.630 from the Sabine River Authority installed 766 00:32:20.630 --> 00:32:23.560 a temporary waterline transfer tank and booster pump 767 00:32:23.560 --> 00:32:25.940 to provide water to the City. 768 00:32:25.940 --> 00:32:27.240 From the City to the residence 769 00:32:27.240 --> 00:32:29.070 of the Water Supply Corporation. 770 00:32:29.070 --> 00:32:31.380 The temporary system has a limited capacity 771 00:32:31.380 --> 00:32:34.020 and the corporation remains on a boil water notice 772 00:32:34.020 --> 00:32:35.770 due to low pressure. 773 00:32:35.770 --> 00:32:38.060 The corporation signed an inner local agreement 774 00:32:38.060 --> 00:32:40.700 with the City in February 2019, 775 00:32:40.700 --> 00:32:43.040 allowing the City to perform operations, 776 00:32:43.040 --> 00:32:45.060 including customer billing, collection 777 00:32:45.060 --> 00:32:48.453 and maintenance on the corporation's system. 778 00:32:49.530 --> 00:32:51.050 The City of Newton on behalf 779 00:32:51.050 --> 00:32:55.650 of the water supply corporation is requesting $537,600 780 00:32:55.650 --> 00:32:56.830 in principal forgiveness 781 00:32:56.830 --> 00:32:59.240 through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 782 00:32:59.240 --> 00:33:01.230 to construct permanent water line 783 00:33:01.230 --> 00:33:03.430 and upgrade the interim storage 784 00:33:03.430 --> 00:33:04.860 and boost their pump to allow 785 00:33:04.860 --> 00:33:07.560 a sustained 35 PSI minimum pressure 786 00:33:07.560 --> 00:33:09.270 throughout the corporation, 787 00:33:09.270 --> 00:33:10.690 which will allow the corporation 788 00:33:10.690 --> 00:33:13.420 to lift the boil water notice. 789 00:33:13.420 --> 00:33:15.260 The City will continue to supply water 790 00:33:15.260 --> 00:33:17.903 to the corporation in creating a regional system. 791 00:33:19.190 --> 00:33:22.510 The City is above its threshold for apparent water loss, 792 00:33:22.510 --> 00:33:25.110 and they are currently in the planning 793 00:33:25.110 --> 00:33:27.910 and acquisition phase for a meter replacement program 794 00:33:27.910 --> 00:33:29.630 that will replace at least 50% 795 00:33:29.630 --> 00:33:33.360 of its distribution meters, this fiscal year, 796 00:33:33.360 --> 00:33:37.160 and the remaining meters to re be replaced in 2021. 797 00:33:37.160 --> 00:33:39.820 The City will also add master meters, 798 00:33:39.820 --> 00:33:41.810 add its booster plants to assist 799 00:33:41.810 --> 00:33:43.660 in calculating its water loss. 800 00:33:43.660 --> 00:33:48.030 They intended to spend approximately $400,000 801 00:33:48.030 --> 00:33:50.690 over the next two years to address water loss. 802 00:33:50.690 --> 00:33:53.220 Therefore, they are requesting a waiver from, 803 00:33:53.220 --> 00:33:55.920 including funds to mitigate it's loss 804 00:33:55.920 --> 00:33:57.770 as part of this commitment. 805 00:33:57.770 --> 00:33:59.440 The Executive Administrator recommends 806 00:33:59.440 --> 00:34:02.273 approval and I'm available for any questions. 807 00:34:02.273 --> 00:34:04.080 Thank you Nancy, questions, comments? 808 00:34:04.080 --> 00:34:05.820 So appreciate your work on this project. 809 00:34:05.820 --> 00:34:09.800 I know it started, as you said back in April of 2017, 810 00:34:09.800 --> 00:34:12.330 the City of Newton reached out and made sure 811 00:34:12.330 --> 00:34:16.290 that this small community had water when their well failed. 812 00:34:16.290 --> 00:34:18.580 And of course the being Rivera was already stepping forward 813 00:34:18.580 --> 00:34:21.030 and helping with some of the financing. 814 00:34:21.030 --> 00:34:23.120 But really appreciate, I think the leadership 815 00:34:23.120 --> 00:34:25.750 of the City of Newton is working to be able 816 00:34:25.750 --> 00:34:28.240 to move this forward, get the resources for the line 817 00:34:28.240 --> 00:34:30.960 and then incorporate it into their system, 818 00:34:30.960 --> 00:34:32.220 do the billing and the maintenance 819 00:34:32.220 --> 00:34:33.220 on the line moving forward. 820 00:34:33.220 --> 00:34:36.640 So I think it's a great example of leadership 821 00:34:36.640 --> 00:34:38.700 within small communities in East Texas 822 00:34:38.700 --> 00:34:40.640 and people reaching out and helping one another. 823 00:34:40.640 --> 00:34:44.360 So appreciate the staff has been a challenge, 824 00:34:44.360 --> 00:34:47.830 pulling this project together, but it's so important. 825 00:34:47.830 --> 00:34:50.790 And something that I think is longterm, 826 00:34:50.790 --> 00:34:52.157 gonna reach benefits and a shout out 827 00:34:52.157 --> 00:34:54.160 to the of Newton for doing the meters. 828 00:34:54.160 --> 00:34:55.760 So a great job. 829 00:34:55.760 --> 00:34:56.980 And they're watching online today. 830 00:34:56.980 --> 00:34:58.972 So they can't be here, but they're watching. 831 00:34:58.972 --> 00:34:59.805 (laughs loudly) 832 00:34:59.805 --> 00:35:00.970 Okay, well thank you, Donnie Meek 833 00:35:00.970 --> 00:35:03.385 for all of your work in this project. 834 00:35:03.385 --> 00:35:04.235 He is watching. 835 00:35:05.376 --> 00:35:06.860 Director Paup. 836 00:35:06.860 --> 00:35:08.670 This is a very challenging project, 837 00:35:08.670 --> 00:35:12.410 but it is absolutely unacceptable for a community 838 00:35:12.410 --> 00:35:14.780 to have a boil water notice for this long. 839 00:35:14.780 --> 00:35:16.910 I'm so glad that we can use the resources 840 00:35:16.910 --> 00:35:19.200 of the board to help this town. 841 00:35:19.200 --> 00:35:20.423 So thank you. 842 00:35:21.900 --> 00:35:23.370 Is there a motion? 843 00:35:23.370 --> 00:35:25.550 Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution 844 00:35:25.550 --> 00:35:26.790 from the City of Newton. 845 00:35:26.790 --> 00:35:29.880 On behalf of East Newton Water Supply Corporation, 846 00:35:29.880 --> 00:35:32.780 for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 847 00:35:32.780 --> 00:35:34.300 for planning, design, and construction 848 00:35:34.300 --> 00:35:36.940 of water system improvements and for a waiver 849 00:35:36.940 --> 00:35:38.680 from the requirement to include funds 850 00:35:38.680 --> 00:35:41.110 to mitigate water loss as a part of the project 851 00:35:41.110 --> 00:35:43.020 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 852 00:35:43.020 --> 00:35:44.063 Is there a second. I second. 853 00:35:44.063 --> 00:35:46.300 All in favor, say aye. Aye. 854 00:35:46.300 --> 00:35:48.453 Motion passes, next item please. 855 00:35:49.520 --> 00:35:51.760 Consider amending the previously adopted 856 00:35:51.760 --> 00:35:56.760 Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 19-035 857 00:35:57.010 --> 00:35:59.280 to modify the City of Nassau Bay's 858 00:35:59.280 --> 00:36:01.590 Texas Water Development Board, 859 00:36:01.590 --> 00:36:03.410 Texas Water Development Fund, 860 00:36:03.410 --> 00:36:06.740 the project's scope to extend the commitment 861 00:36:06.740 --> 00:36:09.080 and to close in two series again, 862 00:36:09.080 --> 00:36:10.913 Nancy Richards is here to present. 863 00:36:11.980 --> 00:36:13.070 Again, good morning. 864 00:36:13.070 --> 00:36:14.730 For the record, my name is Nancy Richards 865 00:36:14.730 --> 00:36:17.190 of the Executive Administrator staff. 866 00:36:17.190 --> 00:36:19.920 The City of Nassau Bay received a commitment 867 00:36:19.920 --> 00:36:22.640 from the Texas Water Development Fund for $3 million 868 00:36:23.587 --> 00:36:27.550 from the Texas Water Development Board in March of 2019. 869 00:36:27.550 --> 00:36:29.850 The project's scope included planning, design 870 00:36:29.850 --> 00:36:31.010 and construction of water 871 00:36:31.010 --> 00:36:32.650 and wastewater system improvements, 872 00:36:32.650 --> 00:36:35.280 including replacement of 21,000 linear feet 873 00:36:35.280 --> 00:36:39.270 of water lines and 12,000 linear feet of sewer lines, 874 00:36:39.270 --> 00:36:42.120 the commitment expires at the end of this month. 875 00:36:42.120 --> 00:36:44.100 Shortly after receiving the commitment, 876 00:36:44.100 --> 00:36:46.770 the City was advised of its financial obligations 877 00:36:46.770 --> 00:36:49.420 via the Clear Lake Water Authority related 878 00:36:49.420 --> 00:36:52.270 to the Southeast transmission line project. 879 00:36:52.270 --> 00:36:54.300 The Southeast transmission line project 880 00:36:54.300 --> 00:36:57.080 is a regional project managed by the City of Houston 881 00:36:57.080 --> 00:37:00.720 to provide water from the Southeast Water Purification Plant 882 00:37:00.720 --> 00:37:02.640 to its nine member participants 883 00:37:02.640 --> 00:37:05.160 through a large diameter pipeline. 884 00:37:05.160 --> 00:37:06.660 Design of the project is scheduled 885 00:37:06.660 --> 00:37:09.030 to start later this year and construction 886 00:37:09.030 --> 00:37:12.470 is scheduled to be complete by 2023. 887 00:37:12.470 --> 00:37:14.730 The City is requesting greater flexibility 888 00:37:14.730 --> 00:37:17.280 in the use of its defund commitment by requesting 889 00:37:17.280 --> 00:37:22.180 to amend Texas Water Development Board Resolution 19-035, 890 00:37:22.180 --> 00:37:25.120 to include the Southeast transmission line project, 891 00:37:25.120 --> 00:37:28.380 to extend the commitment and to close in two series. 892 00:37:28.380 --> 00:37:30.650 The first series of $1 million, 893 00:37:30.650 --> 00:37:33.310 which fund a reduced scope of the water 894 00:37:33.310 --> 00:37:35.050 and wastewater line upgrades, 895 00:37:35.050 --> 00:37:37.360 and will to expire in December 2020. 896 00:37:37.360 --> 00:37:40.880 And the second series of $2 million would allow the City 897 00:37:40.880 --> 00:37:43.800 to fund its portion of the Southeast transmission line 898 00:37:43.800 --> 00:37:47.270 and would expire in December of 2021. 899 00:37:47.270 --> 00:37:49.367 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 900 00:37:49.367 --> 00:37:51.363 and I'm available for any questions. 901 00:37:52.470 --> 00:37:53.430 Questions, comments? 902 00:37:53.430 --> 00:37:54.263 Thank you sir. 903 00:37:54.263 --> 00:37:56.570 Great example of how we can use, 904 00:37:56.570 --> 00:37:59.100 defund and the flexibility that I've forced communities 905 00:37:59.100 --> 00:38:01.240 to save them money. 906 00:38:01.240 --> 00:38:03.220 So I appreciate you coming in 907 00:38:03.220 --> 00:38:06.330 and working with this and being able to 908 00:38:06.330 --> 00:38:08.610 basically put together a structure that works for them. 909 00:38:08.610 --> 00:38:09.443 So thank you. 910 00:38:10.312 --> 00:38:11.865 Question, comments? 911 00:38:11.865 --> 00:38:13.550 Outstanding customer service. 912 00:38:13.550 --> 00:38:15.360 Is there a motion? 913 00:38:15.360 --> 00:38:18.100 Mr. Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution 914 00:38:18.100 --> 00:38:19.640 amending the previously adopted 915 00:38:19.640 --> 00:38:24.160 Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 19-035 916 00:38:24.160 --> 00:38:26.420 to modify the City of Nassau Bay's 917 00:38:26.420 --> 00:38:29.520 Texas Water Development Fund project scope. 918 00:38:29.520 --> 00:38:31.710 Extended commitment and close in two series 919 00:38:31.710 --> 00:38:34.088 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 920 00:38:34.088 --> 00:38:35.413 Is there a second? I second. 921 00:38:35.413 --> 00:38:36.930 All in favor say aye. Aye. 922 00:38:36.930 --> 00:38:41.335 Motion passes, thank you, Nancy, next item please. 923 00:38:41.335 --> 00:38:42.980 Consider approving our request 924 00:38:42.980 --> 00:38:45.690 from the Green Valley Special Utility District, 925 00:38:45.690 --> 00:38:48.940 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds 926 00:38:48.940 --> 00:38:51.460 for planning, acquisition, design 927 00:38:51.460 --> 00:38:55.070 and construction of wastewater system improvements. 928 00:38:55.070 --> 00:38:57.063 Dane Larson is here to present. 929 00:38:58.020 --> 00:38:59.750 Good morning, Chairman Lake, 930 00:38:59.750 --> 00:39:02.260 Director Jackson, and Director Paup. 931 00:39:02.260 --> 00:39:03.660 For the record, I'm Dean Larson 932 00:39:03.660 --> 00:39:05.560 of the executive administrative staff. 933 00:39:06.420 --> 00:39:08.820 The Green Valley Special Utility District 934 00:39:08.820 --> 00:39:11.880 requests funding from the clean water SRF program 935 00:39:11.880 --> 00:39:16.880 to construct a new 0.25 MGD wastewater treatment plant, 936 00:39:17.060 --> 00:39:20.163 lift station force main and a collection system. 937 00:39:21.860 --> 00:39:24.130 The district currently provides water service 938 00:39:24.130 --> 00:39:27.380 to an area between San Antonio and New Braunfels. 939 00:39:27.380 --> 00:39:29.510 This is the district's initial development 940 00:39:29.510 --> 00:39:32.733 of wastewater services for this rapidly growing area. 941 00:39:33.590 --> 00:39:36.940 They anticipate additional phases, eventually upgrading 942 00:39:36.940 --> 00:39:40.303 to a 1.25 MGD treatment plant. 943 00:39:41.600 --> 00:39:43.230 The Executive Administrator recommends 944 00:39:43.230 --> 00:39:45.565 approval of their request. 945 00:39:45.565 --> 00:39:47.360 And this concludes my presentation. 946 00:39:47.360 --> 00:39:49.986 I'm available for any of your questions. 947 00:39:49.986 --> 00:39:51.160 Questions, comments? 948 00:39:51.160 --> 00:39:53.450 Good to see Utility District, 949 00:39:53.450 --> 00:39:54.860 utilizing the resources of board 950 00:39:54.860 --> 00:39:56.430 to help with a growing population. 951 00:39:56.430 --> 00:40:00.943 So another example of as Peter said, customer service. 952 00:40:02.247 --> 00:40:03.274 Good Paup. 953 00:40:03.274 --> 00:40:06.330 This is a unique credit, so thank you and your team 954 00:40:06.330 --> 00:40:08.430 and been with you for the excellent work 955 00:40:09.512 --> 00:40:12.500 and a thorough analysis of this credit, well done. 956 00:40:12.500 --> 00:40:13.333 Is there a motion? 957 00:40:13.333 --> 00:40:15.780 Chairman I move, we adopt the proposed resolution 958 00:40:15.780 --> 00:40:18.300 from the Green Valley Special Utility District 959 00:40:18.300 --> 00:40:20.930 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 960 00:40:20.930 --> 00:40:22.470 for planning, acquisition, design, 961 00:40:22.470 --> 00:40:25.080 and construction of wastewater system improvements 962 00:40:25.080 --> 00:40:27.210 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 963 00:40:27.210 --> 00:40:28.532 Is there a second? I second. 964 00:40:28.532 --> 00:40:30.080 All in favor say, aye. Aye. 965 00:40:30.080 --> 00:40:32.560 Motion passes, next item please. 966 00:40:32.560 --> 00:40:33.393 Thanks Dean. 967 00:40:35.460 --> 00:40:37.000 Consider approving our request 968 00:40:37.000 --> 00:40:40.320 from the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation 969 00:40:40.320 --> 00:40:41.810 for financial assistance 970 00:40:41.810 --> 00:40:44.220 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 971 00:40:44.220 --> 00:40:46.450 for planning, design acquisition, 972 00:40:46.450 --> 00:40:50.960 and construction of water treatment system improvements. 973 00:40:50.960 --> 00:40:52.980 Mireye Loewe is here to present, 974 00:40:52.980 --> 00:40:57.000 and Jorge Arroyo with Freese and Nichols 975 00:40:57.000 --> 00:40:59.853 is here to address the board at the appropriate time. 976 00:41:01.304 --> 00:41:02.490 Good morning. [Peter] Good morning 977 00:41:02.490 --> 00:41:04.820 Chairman Lake, Director Texan, Director Lake. 978 00:41:04.820 --> 00:41:05.790 My name is Mireye Loewe 979 00:41:05.790 --> 00:41:08.140 of the Executive Administrators staff. 980 00:41:08.140 --> 00:41:10.010 The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation 981 00:41:10.010 --> 00:41:13.290 has 973 square miles service area 982 00:41:13.290 --> 00:41:16.430 over Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron counties, 983 00:41:16.430 --> 00:41:19.530 and serves over 47,000 people. 984 00:41:19.530 --> 00:41:21.850 To satisfy the water needs of its residents, 985 00:41:21.850 --> 00:41:22.970 the corporation operates 986 00:41:22.970 --> 00:41:25.180 seven surface water treatment plants, 987 00:41:25.180 --> 00:41:28.840 and four brackish groundwater desalination plants. 988 00:41:28.840 --> 00:41:31.410 As the area's population continues to grow, 989 00:41:31.410 --> 00:41:32.753 so will the water demand. 990 00:41:33.600 --> 00:41:34.900 Part of the state's water plan, 991 00:41:34.900 --> 00:41:36.410 one of the corporation's recommended 992 00:41:36.410 --> 00:41:38.700 water management strategies 993 00:41:38.700 --> 00:41:41.463 is additional brackish ground water to sell a nation. 994 00:41:42.840 --> 00:41:45.300 To this end, the corporation has conducted 995 00:41:45.300 --> 00:41:48.970 a feasibility study funded by the Bureau of Reclamation 996 00:41:48.970 --> 00:41:52.500 and a pilot study, which has been completed. 997 00:41:52.500 --> 00:41:55.850 And another one that's about to begin to determine 998 00:41:55.850 --> 00:41:58.020 the efficacy over replacing the existing 999 00:41:58.020 --> 00:42:01.410 reverse osmosis treatment system with nanofiltration. 1000 00:42:01.410 --> 00:42:04.300 Which can provide over 30% of the energy savings, 1001 00:42:04.300 --> 00:42:06.870 and increase the treatment capacity. 1002 00:42:06.870 --> 00:42:08.430 Given the positive results obtained 1003 00:42:08.430 --> 00:42:10.650 from the completed pilot study, 1004 00:42:10.650 --> 00:42:12.400 which verified and exceeded 1005 00:42:12.400 --> 00:42:14.080 the anticipated energy savings 1006 00:42:14.080 --> 00:42:16.160 and water production performance. 1007 00:42:16.160 --> 00:42:18.210 The corporation plans to also construct 1008 00:42:18.210 --> 00:42:20.150 three additional wells to take advantage 1009 00:42:20.150 --> 00:42:22.540 of the added treatment capacity that will be provided 1010 00:42:22.540 --> 00:42:24.220 by retrofitting the existing 1011 00:42:24.220 --> 00:42:28.470 reverse osmosis treatment system with a nanofiltration. 1012 00:42:28.470 --> 00:42:30.220 The Executive Administrator recommends 1013 00:42:30.220 --> 00:42:32.100 approval of this funding request. 1014 00:42:32.100 --> 00:42:33.500 This concludes my presentation, 1015 00:42:33.500 --> 00:42:35.378 may I answer any questions? 1016 00:42:35.378 --> 00:42:37.300 Thank you Maria, questions, comments? 1017 00:42:37.300 --> 00:42:40.360 I'll just get to see a community moving forward 1018 00:42:40.360 --> 00:42:43.520 with brackish diesel and also utilizing, 1019 00:42:43.520 --> 00:42:44.660 enhanced technology. 1020 00:42:44.660 --> 00:42:48.660 And the two things I heard was, increase capacity 1021 00:42:48.660 --> 00:42:50.460 and also increase efficiencies. 1022 00:42:50.460 --> 00:42:54.380 So you know, really commend the leadership 1023 00:42:54.380 --> 00:42:56.800 of North Alamo Water Supply Corporation. 1024 00:42:56.800 --> 00:42:59.510 They've been great participants with a board in the past 1025 00:42:59.510 --> 00:43:03.370 and they're doing a great job in their community. 1026 00:43:03.370 --> 00:43:04.203 Director Paup. 1027 00:43:05.350 --> 00:43:06.950 Yeah, this is fantastic project 1028 00:43:06.950 --> 00:43:08.900 and I'm really excited to see it on the agenda 1029 00:43:08.900 --> 00:43:11.493 and excited to see our friends back. 1030 00:43:13.620 --> 00:43:14.453 Please 1031 00:43:21.210 --> 00:43:22.680 Well, thank you all for giving me the opportunity 1032 00:43:22.680 --> 00:43:24.100 to come and meet with you all end up 1033 00:43:24.100 --> 00:43:25.390 and makes a presentation. 1034 00:43:25.390 --> 00:43:26.950 And again, my name's Steven Sanchez. 1035 00:43:26.950 --> 00:43:29.480 I'm the General Manager there for North Alamo Water Supply, 1036 00:43:29.480 --> 00:43:32.308 which again, we provide water service for in three counties, 1037 00:43:32.308 --> 00:43:34.500 of about 250,000 population. 1038 00:43:34.500 --> 00:43:37.380 And exactly what Maria expressed here. 1039 00:43:37.380 --> 00:43:40.440 That is the project we want to utilize better technology 1040 00:43:40.440 --> 00:43:43.680 so that we could use less energy and create more water 1041 00:43:43.680 --> 00:43:46.050 and continue to mind the brackish ground water there. 1042 00:43:46.050 --> 00:43:48.770 Because as you all know, we get water 1043 00:43:48.770 --> 00:43:50.740 from the Rio Grande River for surface water, 1044 00:43:50.740 --> 00:43:53.970 but we have a hard time getting our water from Mexico 1045 00:43:53.970 --> 00:43:56.870 and they do not honor the treaty that's there 1046 00:43:56.870 --> 00:43:59.470 and we're going through a drought right now. 1047 00:43:59.470 --> 00:44:02.170 And so it's very, very, very difficult. 1048 00:44:02.170 --> 00:44:06.030 And we have to try to find a new or a new innovation 1049 00:44:06.030 --> 00:44:09.170 to go ahead and provide water for the residents 1050 00:44:09.170 --> 00:44:12.650 of the Rio Grande Valley and with your help. 1051 00:44:12.650 --> 00:44:14.850 So but anyway, I'm here. 1052 00:44:14.850 --> 00:44:17.810 If you have any questions to ask for me, I'm available. 1053 00:44:17.810 --> 00:44:19.530 I'll be here after the meeting and also. 1054 00:44:19.530 --> 00:44:20.690 So thank you for being here. 1055 00:44:20.690 --> 00:44:22.063 Good to see you. Thank you. 1056 00:44:22.063 --> 00:44:23.510 You all have been a great partner 1057 00:44:23.510 --> 00:44:25.784 and we can't thank you enough for your leadership. 1058 00:44:25.784 --> 00:44:28.634 Thank you, thank you for your leadership too, thank you 1059 00:44:31.346 --> 00:44:33.300 All right, is there a motion? 1060 00:44:33.300 --> 00:44:36.140 Mr. Chairman I move we adopt their proposed resolution 1061 00:44:36.140 --> 00:44:38.960 from the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation 1062 00:44:38.960 --> 00:44:40.340 for financial assistance 1063 00:44:40.340 --> 00:44:42.580 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 1064 00:44:42.580 --> 00:44:44.210 for planning, design, acquisition, 1065 00:44:44.210 --> 00:44:47.310 and construction of water treatment system improvements 1066 00:44:47.310 --> 00:44:49.380 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 1067 00:44:49.380 --> 00:44:50.213 Is there a second? I second. 1068 00:44:50.213 --> 00:44:52.530 All in favor say aye. Aye. 1069 00:44:52.530 --> 00:44:53.573 Motion passes. 1070 00:44:56.755 --> 00:45:00.590 At this point, the board will receive comments 1071 00:45:00.590 --> 00:45:02.120 from the public. 1072 00:45:02.120 --> 00:45:03.870 Joe Koen may stand up. 1073 00:45:03.870 --> 00:45:06.560 I have no request to address the board in this matter. 1074 00:45:06.560 --> 00:45:07.420 If any member of the public 1075 00:45:07.420 --> 00:45:08.580 would like to address the board, 1076 00:45:08.580 --> 00:45:11.860 now would be the time seeing none of the board 1077 00:45:11.860 --> 00:45:13.500 will meet in closed session today 1078 00:45:13.500 --> 00:45:16.680 pursuant to the provisions of section 551.071 1079 00:45:16.680 --> 00:45:20.200 and 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, 1080 00:45:20.200 --> 00:45:22.390 chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code 1081 00:45:22.390 --> 00:45:26.473 and section 6.06 of the Texas Water Code. 1082 00:45:27.320 --> 00:45:30.250 This Texas Water Development Board meeting stands in recess. 1083 00:45:30.250 --> 00:45:33.633 The time is 10:16 a.m. 1084 00:45:37.070 --> 00:45:41.130 The Texas Water Development Board is now back in session. 1085 00:45:41.130 --> 00:45:45.830 The time is 11:37. 1086 00:45:45.830 --> 00:45:49.790 The board took no action in the executive session 1087 00:45:49.790 --> 00:45:51.640 and there being no further business 1088 00:45:51.640 --> 00:45:54.020 for the Texas Water Development Board. 1089 00:45:54.020 --> 00:45:56.040 The meeting is hereby adjourned. 1090 00:45:56.040 --> 00:45:57.433 The time is now 11:38.