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Good morning.
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This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board
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is hereby called to order
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the time is 9:31 a.m.
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For the record, my name is Peter Lake,
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with me today at the dais
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is Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup.
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Joe for a second, please.
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Discussion regarding outreach efforts
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and activities of the board.
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Director Jackson.
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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After our last board meeting,
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I spoke on a panel at the Texas Land Conservation Conference
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with chairman, Daig Feeling,
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Frank Weary, a board member of Exploration Green,
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Mike Personett, Retired Assistant Director
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of the City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department
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and moderated by Dr. Matthew Bird,
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good to get their thoughts and ideas,
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and of course, many of those in the group
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had commented on our flood planning process
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and also on dissemination of funds
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that we were given by the legislature
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to move forward with flood infrastructure in Texas.
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Also spoke at the Society of American Military Engineers
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in Fort Worth, always good to see those folks
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and hear about the great work that they're doing,
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in the Fort Worth area.
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Also attended a Water Loss Control Program workshops
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in Lubbock and Amarillo,
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and I think one of the great ideas that the staff has
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is bringing in local folks
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to talk about their success stories
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and really appreciate Aubrey Spear with the City of Lubbock,
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presenting his thoughts and ideas
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and PowerPoint presentation on conserving water
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and decreasing water loss
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and how that was bringing value to the City of Lubbock.
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And then Julie Allegretti with the City of Amarillo,
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presented her workshop, her presentation at the workshop
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and really tied that to the City's theme of open spaces
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and endless opportunities
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and how water conservation was contributing to that.
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I then traveled to Paducah, Texas
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the first time I'd been there
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and met with Mayor Zach Osborne
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and learn more about their project,
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actually got the opportunity to go out
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and see their water treatment
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or their water facilities, their storage facilities.
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They just recently committed in February
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to the board for a project,
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little over $3 million,
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from our Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
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So good to see how that investment is helping
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small communities across Texas.
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I also met with Pat McDowell,
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he's a Texas Farm Bureau board member
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and he also chairs
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the Farm Bureau's Natural Resources Committee.
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At his ranch in Shamrock,
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got to tour and learn more about
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their concerns and how they are utilizing and valuing water,
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both his winter wheat crop as well as his cattle operation.
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Provided the keynote,
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at Texas Water Conservation Annual Conference in Fort Worth
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and want to congratulate our chairman on receiving
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TWCA President Award very well deserved
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and a very high honor.
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Took a tour of the Fort Worth Westside Water Treatment Plant
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with the Water Utility Director, Chris Harder,
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and another project that we funded
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and very much a state-of-the-art facility.
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Continued my recruiting effort to recruit engineers,
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and attended the ASC Career Fair in Arlington,
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the mayor of Arlington Jeff Williams
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get a great presentation
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about the exciting times it is to be an engineer
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to a group of about 400 students from ASC chapters,
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representing Texas and Mexico,
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and also had the opportunity to see some of the entries
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and the concrete canoe competition
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and a little fun fact here.
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The ASC national has been hosting
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a concrete canoe competition every year since the 70s
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to raise an awareness of civil engineering,
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while establishing a tradition of teamwork, comradery,
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and spirit competition.
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So it was great to see the canoes that the students
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had built and learn a little bit about
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what their thought was behind the design
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of each one of them.
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They all had a very interesting thing.
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Some of them tied to their specific university
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and then attended the Water Conservation Advisory Council
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meeting here in Austin yesterday.
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Did you race the canoes?
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I didn't, but the students did.
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They actually have to put them in water.
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I thought you're big fans
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Director Paup.
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It's hard to top that, isn't it?
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How is everyone today?
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Great, happy Thursday.
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Well, I first like to thank Director Jackson.
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I was struck down with a double ear infection,
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apparently I am not too old to get childhood illnesses.
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And she very kindly took my spot
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on the Texas Land Conservation panel two weeks ago.
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It's a very, kind of her,
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this is a board that supports one another
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and that is very special.
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So thank you so much for doing that.
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She was under the weather as well,
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so that was doubly kind of her
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and I very much appreciate it.
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Since last board meeting, I spoke with
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the Realtors Association about the board's mission
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and opportunities to get involved in water
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and flood planning.
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I also attended TWCA in Fort Worth and had a wonderful time.
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And congratulations, chairman very exciting,
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I did not get to hear your keynote,
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but I heard it was wonderful.
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And I also met with my favorite mayor, Mayor Betsy Price
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a dear friend, and a huge supporter of the board.
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Outstanding, since our last board meeting,
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I met with City of Nacogdoches, was able to attend
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that often mentioned to TWCA Conference in Fort Worth,
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I also did not get to see your keynote,
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but heard wonderful things about it.
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I met with TDEM and GLO for our monthly meeting
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regarding our collective efforts to fight flood in Texas,
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had a quarterly meeting
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with Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company,
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which is always interesting, especially in these times.
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And we're very grateful
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to have such great partners over there.
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Met with the leaderships of Gillespie County yesterday,
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and also sat down with a group
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of leading insurance companies to talk about
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how innovative financial products
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can help manage financial risk around flood
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and lots of interesting opportunity there.
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And met with Aqua Texas to talk about cooperation
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between private and public sectors,
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to make Texas water work even better.
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There's no formal action required on this item.
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Next item, please.
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Consider approving the debt management policy
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of the Texas Water Development Board,
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and Georgia Sanchez is here to present.
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Good morning.
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Georgia Sanchez at the Executive Administrator step.
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The debt management policy
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of the Texas Water Development Board
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was first adopted in 2007
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and it's a best practices document.
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It guides us in things such as
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evaluating debt issuance options,
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promoting sound financial management
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of our debt portfolio, protecting our credit ratings
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and ensuring the prudent use of our bonding authority.
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It's reviewed each year, but it last amended
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by a board action in 2015.
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And the changes that we're proposing are to update
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the policy so that it's consistent
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with current related policies, procedures, and contracts.
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We've provided a redline version of the changes,
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but some of the highlights include clarifications
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of the bond counsel, disclosure counsel
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and financial advisor roles consistent with
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the current contracts in place for those consultants,
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updates to the hub participation goal section,
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addition of the possibility of providing a direct placement
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as a type of sale, updates to the refunding guidance,
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to be consistent with current tax laws
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and addition of the disclosure officers
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to the post issuance compliance section,
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consistent with the agency's 15c2-12
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continuing disclosure policy.
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If approved, we will post this document to the website
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and we plan to bring this policy to you
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on an annual basis,
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even when there are no changes on a go-forward basis.
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Thank you Georgia, questions, comments?
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Very comprehensively review thank you.
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As always thank you for your thorough work on this
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and keeping us up to date with best management practices
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and best fiduciary protocol.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairman I move we approve the proposed
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debt management policy
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of the Texas Water Development Board
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second
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All in favor, say aye.
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Motion passes, next item please.
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Consider approving the underwriting policies
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and procedures for negotiated bond transactions
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at the Texas Water Development Board.
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Again, Georgia Sanchez presenting.
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Georgia Sanchez of the Executive Administrator staff,
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the underwriting policies
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and procedures for negotiated transaction document.
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That was first approved by board action in 1993,
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we've reviewed it annually,
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it was last brought forward with amendments
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to the board in 2015.
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But we've got some changes to modify,
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some proposed changes to modify the document
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so that it's consistent with the current practices
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in place for negotiated transactions.
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And this document really helps us
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provide a consistent basis for us to evaluate
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and report on specific performance factors
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after each negotiated bond sale.
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The underwriters that are selected through the request
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for qualifications process to serve,
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and our underwriters pool are required to sign this document
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and abide by these rules.
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They're further reminded when they are selected
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for a transaction of these rules
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and there we review it with them
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and ask them to sign it again.
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So we've updated some of the definitions
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and timeframes that line in the document,
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again to be consistent with the current practices.
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And we've also better defined the categories
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by which our underwriters are evaluated
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after each transaction.
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If approved, we will post this document to the website
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and as with the debt management policy,
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we plan to bring this to you for action each year,
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even if no changes are proposed.
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Thank you, questions, comments?
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Nope.
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Is there a motion?
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Mr. Chairman I move we approve the proposed
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underwriting policies
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and procedures negotiated bond transactions
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of the Texas Water Development Board
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Motion passes.
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Thank you, Georgia, next item, please.
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Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator
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to award, negotiate and execute contracts
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and the total amount not to exceed $1,681,446
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in general revenue funds for technical studies
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to support zone designation and brackish aquifers.
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Erica Mancha is here to present.
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Good morning, Chairman Lake,
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Director Jackson, Director Paup.
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For the record, my name is Erica Mancha
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from the executive administrative staff.
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In 2019, the 86 Texas legislature appropriated
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approximately $1.6 million
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to the Texas Water Development Board
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for contract studies to support
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designating brackish groundwater production zones.
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To date, the Texas Water Development Board has designated
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31 brackish groundwater production zones,
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and six aquifers and no zones and two aquifers.
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To utilize these funds, we will publish
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a half a million dollar request for qualifications
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to develop procedures and tools to delineate areas
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for delineate areas, designated
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or used for Class II wastewater injection.
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And pass on these designations
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that Texas Water Development Board,
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applied if conservative 50-mile buffer
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for Class II injection wells.
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The goal of this study is to generate
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a technically defensible buffer
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ideally for each injection well and also a default buffer.
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As part of the study, we will also form
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an advisory work group consisting of state
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and federal agencies and state associations
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that will be engaged throughout the study
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and also to build consensus.
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The remaining $1.1 million,
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the Texas Water Development Board
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will publish a second request for qualifications
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to shortlist a pool of qualified contractors
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to conduct technical tests for brackish aquifers.
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They will conduct technical tasks
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such as data collection and data entry.
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The goal of these tasks are to advance
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the mapping efforts for feature aquifers
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that are eligible for
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brackish groundwater' zone designation.
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We have identified that there are nine aquifers
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or portions in our aquifer that will need to be evaluated
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for some designation by the legislative mandate deadline
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of December 1st, 2032.
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Additionally, we may execute one or more
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inter-agency contracts with state or federal agencies
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as needed to undertake other technical task.
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The Executive Administrator recommends
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approval of this item,
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and I'm available to answer any questions.
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Thanks Erica, questions, comments.
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So great that we're moving forward with this.
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And of course we know that brackish groundwater
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is a huge opportunity and resource for the state
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and not only providing the designated zones
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as dictated by the legislation, but also providing
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a better understanding of the aquifer as a whole.
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Also I think, you know, the work effort to move forward
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and the forming of this technical committee
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is a very positive thing to help with the designation
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of the buffer areas and to have better tools
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and to be able to identify how appropriate,
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the area is around these injection wells,
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being able to have the resources,
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not just the resources of the board,
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but also the technical advice that comes
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from their brainpower and engagement in other areas,
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to bring them in as a technical resource
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throughout the process, is a good work effort
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and a great recommendation by staff.
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So thank you for the work on this.
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Director Paup.
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Thanks Erica, data is always at the heart of everything
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that we do at the board.
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So I'm very happy to see this this moving forward,
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thank you for your work.
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Very important initiative, is there a motion?
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Chairman I move we authorized the Executive Administrator
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to award negotiated, execute contracts
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and a total amount not to exceed $1,681,446
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in general revenue funds for technical studies
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to support zone designation in brackish aquifers
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor, say aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Thanks Erica, next item please.
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Consider adopting an authorizing publication
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of a repeal of the existing
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title 31 Texas Administrative Code chapter 33(63),
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subchapter D.
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And the addition of a new title 31 Texas Administrative Code
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chapter 36, subchapter D and approving the release
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of a Flood Intended Use Plan relating to the funding
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of flood mitigation projects.
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Tom Ensmenger is here to present.
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Good morning, I'm Tom Ensmenger.
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I'm in the Executive Administrator staff.
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The rule language we propose for your consideration
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this morning was developed pursuant to Senate Bill 7,
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through which the 86 Texas legislature entrusted our agency
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with new responsibilities related to the funding
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of flood projects with the creation
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of the Flood Infrastructure Fund.
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The proposed rule language was first presented
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as a draft back in November of last year,
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it was headed out for public comment.
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And as noted in that November presentation,
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the rule language is structured in a way
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that very closely resembles what we'd see
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for our other programs in the Administrative Code.
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The details about each funding cycle will appear
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in an Annual Flood Intended Use Plan or Flood IUP.
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And that would include
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the loan and grant eligibility standards,
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the categories of eligible projects
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and prioritization criteria used to
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rank those projects.
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A draft Flood IUP was presented
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in that same November meeting,
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and they went through a corresponding public comment period.
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The rule language has been updated
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as a result of public comments
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to state that each new IUP release will be accompanied
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with a new opportunity for the public to make comments.
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For your consideration this morning is the adoption
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of the proposed rule language and approval to release
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the updated draft Flood IUP,
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which will occur shortly after this meeting.
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It's imminent, pending a couple of tweaks.
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The anticipated timeline would begin on Monday,
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that's March 16th with the opening
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of the abridged application period.
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The abridged application itself
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will be made available online through the TWDB website.
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It's not up yet, but those who are interested
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should keep refreshing.
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The current plan is to hold several workshops
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across the state, with one at the end of this month,
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and then five more in April to revise specific
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technical assistance to potential applicants.
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Topics will include a detailed review of the information
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in the Flood IUP, such as the minimum standards
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that each project would need to meet, project eligibilities,
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And the prioritization criteria used to rank projects,
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as well as the review of the documentation,
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they would need to be provided with the application itself
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or throughout the projects,
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things like the environmental review
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or engineering documentation.
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And there's also gonna be some new program guidance
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rolling out as part of this process as well.
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It goes into these topics in more detail.
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Currently we have workshops scheduled in Quiero,
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Bridge City, Arlington, Houston, Lubbock, and Mission.
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And of course, interested parties can sign up for emails
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on these and details schedule
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by clicking the envelope icon
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in the upper right hand corner of our website.
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I think there's an email blast getting ready
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to go out on that topic.
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So it's a great time to get on the email list.
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The due date for a bridge applications
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is currently set in May 14th, and that would be followed
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by the work to prioritize the proposed projects.
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The prioritized lists will be brought
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for your consideration in the early summer.
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And that will also involve the invitation process
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so that the entities who propose projects
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that rank within the program's capacity,
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would be invited to submit their full applications.
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Those full applications would be due in August
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with the first Flood Infrastructure Fund,
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financial assistance commitments
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expected to happen around October.
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The borrower closings are anticipated to begin in fall
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and winter, and the borrowers will have six months
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from the time of commitment
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to close on their financial assistance.
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In closing, I just like to mention that
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developing a new program like this requires
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a lot more steps behind the scenes
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than I think most people realize.
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But the public input that we've received has been absolutely
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indispensable throughout every step that we've taken.
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And I hope you don't mind me speaking for staff
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when I say that we really sincerely appreciate the people,
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who took the time to put their thoughts in writing
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or to tell us verbally at one of the public input workshops
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or the public input session that we had.
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It continues to be helpful and illuminating,
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and I think it had a really big impact on the final results.
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Thank you, that concludes my presentation.
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I'm happy to take your questions.
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Thanks Tom, questions, comments?
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Well, just to echo your comments about how appreciative
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we are for the public input and the stakeholder engagement.
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I mean, not only did that point out areas where maybe
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we need to look at things a little bit differently,
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but oftentimes they suggested what those changes would be.
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So I know that it's been a yeoman's task for the staff.
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Oftentimes it's easier to critique than it is to create,
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and so the work that you've put in putting together,
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this first ever program for Texas,
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I think is gonna reap tremendous benefits.
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I feel like our overall goal and what is embodied here,
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is recognizing that we can't do things like we did before.
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I mean, we need to feature-proof our state,
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be ready for it for whatever it is that comes at us.
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And not only being able to take the resources
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of this program, which will be available to communities
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across our state, but also pair that up with
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the work that's ongoing to be able to provide
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better information, better science,
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to base this past board work on,
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I think is gonna give us
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a whole different approach, a different opportunity
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and some really really powerful results.
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So thank you so much for the work that you
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and the staff have done.
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It's really, it's an amazing time
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to be able to address this and feel like that,
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not only are we addressing water supply,
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not only are we addressing wastewater treatment,
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but we're also taking a very active role
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in fighting Texas flood.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Director Paup.
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I don't think I've ever been part of
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a more stakeholder-driven process in my 15 years
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of state service.
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This has been a tremendous effort on the part of the staff.
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I don't think I could ever overstate how much work
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you all have put into these documents.
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We are building a program from scratch
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and it's a very important program
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and I am enormously proud of this agency
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for the good work that they've done, thank you.
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Yeah, unprecedented at this scale, anywhere in the world,
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in addition to the thanks to staff
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and public input also want to thank the leadership
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from the Capitol, the House, the Senate,
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and of course the governor.
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none of this would be possible without them.
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Very exciting lot of works caught into this
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you know as well as anybody.
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Is there a motion?
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Mr. Chairman I move we adopted authorize publication
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of the repeal of the existing title, 31,
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Texas Administrative Code chapter 363, subchapter D.
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And the addition of a new title 31 Texas Administrative Code
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chapter 363, subchapter D and approving the release
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of the Flood Intended Use Plan relating to the funding
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of flood mitigation projects as recommended
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by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
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Motion passes, thanks Tom.
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Next item please.
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Consider approving a request
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from the City of Huntington for financial assistance
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for planning, design, and construction of
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a wastewater system improvements project.
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Jeff Taylor is here to present.
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Good morning my name is Jeff Taylor
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The City of Huntington is located approximately
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eight miles Southeast of Lufkin in Angelina County.
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The City provides water and wastewater services
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to a population of approximately 2,500 residents.
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The City is requesting financing through
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the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for improvements to its wastewater collection system,
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which currently experiences a high volume
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of inflow and infiltration.
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The system-wide evaluation will be performed
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to determine the exact work to be done.
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However, at a minimum improvements
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will include rehabilitation of collection system lines,
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manholes and lift stations.
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The City currently has another separate project
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funded by TWDB, which is addressing the rehabilitation
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of its wastewater treatment plant.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request.
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This concludes my presentation.
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I am available for any questions you may have.
545
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Thanks Jeff, questions, comments?
546
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Oh, good to see a project from a small community.
547
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Also classic in terms of reducing inflow and infiltration,
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which we know puts less load
549
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on the wastewater treatment plant
550
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promotes overall efficiency.
551
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And then I think as you mentioned,
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they're experiencing high-maintenance
553
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and emergency repair calls.
554
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So taking down that debt service,
555
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going out and doing it on your own time,
556
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taking advantage of low interest rates
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and doing it now will reap rewards
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for this community for the future.
559
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So thank you for working on this project.
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Director Paup
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Is there a motion?
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Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Huntington for financial assistance
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning,
565
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design, and construction of a wastewater system
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improvements projects as recommended
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by Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor, say aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes, next item please.
571
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Consider approving our request
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from the Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District
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for financial assistance
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for planning and design
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of a wastewater system improvements project.
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Again Jeff Taylor is here to present.
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Morning again, my name is Jeff Taylor
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District
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is located approximately 21 miles Southeast
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of the City of El Paso and serves
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approximately 41,000 residents within its boundaries.
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The district is requesting financing through
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the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the planning
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and design of a project to integrate
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the Horizon View community into the district's
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wastewater collection system.
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Horizon View is a community of approximately
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780 single family, lots within the district.
591
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Each home in the community utilizes individual onsite
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sewage septic tank systems.
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However, a significant percentage
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of these septic systems have failed.
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The district plans to install a collection system
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and lift station within the community for routing wastewater
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to the district's existing wastewater treatment system.
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The project as envisioned will decommission
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the existing septic systems, the district does plan
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to apply for construction funds in the future.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request, this concludes my presentation.
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I am available for any questions you may have.
604
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Thanks Jeff, questions, comments?
605
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I would just like to commend the leadership
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of the district for reaching out to this community
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that obviously needed the help and coming forward
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for planning and design to incorporate that
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and get them off of the sewer system
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and provide a collection system.
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So appreciate the leadership of the district
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for reaching out to helping and adjoining community.
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Director Paup.
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Yes, well actually ditto Director Jackson.
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I'd like to thank Horizon Regional for agreeing
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to integrate this community into their service area.
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They're providing a huge health benefit to these people.
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Everything we do relies on good local leadership.
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Is their a motion?
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Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution,
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providing the Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District
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for financial assistance
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for planning and design of a wastewater systems
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improvements project as recommended
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by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor say, aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes, thanks Jeff, next item please.
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Consider approving our request from the City
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of Grand Saline for financing
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for planning, design and construction
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of wastewater system improvements.
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Joe Koen is here to present.
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Good morning, my name is Joe Koen
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at the Executive Administrator staff.
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The City of Grand Saline is located approximately
639
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75 miles East of Dallas, along US Highway 80
640
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and home of the Morton Salt Mine.
641
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(group laughs)
642
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The City operates a wastewater treatment plant
643
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that provides service to approximately 3,200 residents.
644
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Much of the existing equipment at the plant
645
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is reaching its end of useful life.
646
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The City is requesting financing
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to replace old equipment at the plant.
648
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These improvements will enhance operations
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and ensure continued permit compliance.
650
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request, this concludes my presentation
652
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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
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A small community that has a big role
658
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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
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to provide effective wastewater treatment
663
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and utilizing again the resources of the board,
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a community with a population of around 3000 people.
665
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So thank you for your work on this.
666
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Director Paup?
667
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So I just love the props.
668
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Appreciate it, I expect them now
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for every single board meeting.
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(laughs loudly)
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I think that's a great example
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of how involved our teams get with the context
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and fabric of local communities.
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Well done Joe.
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Thank you.
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The props are lovely.
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(laughs gently)
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Is there a motion?
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Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution,
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providing the City of Grand Saline for financing
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning,
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design, and construction of water system improvements
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
I second.
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All in favor, say aye.
Aye.
686
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Motion passes.
687
00:29:11.950 --> 00:29:12.933
Next item please.
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Consider approving our request
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from the City of Edgewood for financing
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00:29:18.890 --> 00:29:21.450
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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00:29:21.450 --> 00:29:23.370
for planning, acquisition, design
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and construction of wastewater system improvements.
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Again Joe Koen is here to present.
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Once again for the record,
695
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my name is Joe Koen at the Executive Administrator staff.
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The City of Edgewood is located approximately 55 miles
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East of Dallas, along US at 80.
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The City sanitary sewer lines exceeded their useful life
699
00:29:46.120 --> 00:29:48.447
and they're experiencing significant amounts
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of inflow and infiltration resulting
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00:29:52.190 --> 00:29:54.210
in overloading of the City Street
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wastewater treatment plant.
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The City is requesting financing
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to construct improvements
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of the wastewater collection system and treatment plant.
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These improvements will help the City maintain compliance.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm available for any questions.
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Questions, comments?
712
00:30:17.950 --> 00:30:19.860
Great project, small community,
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00:30:19.860 --> 00:30:23.310
right at 1500 people from promoting,
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upgrading of aging infrastructure
715
00:30:25.890 --> 00:30:28.880
and helping overall with compliance
716
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and with system capacity
717
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by reducing inflow and infiltration.
718
00:30:32.630 --> 00:30:35.123
So great job, great to see this project.
719
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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
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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
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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
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Is there a motion?
735
00:31:04.240 --> 00:31:07.200
Mr. Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution
736
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from the City of Edgewood for financing
737
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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
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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
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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
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as part of this commitment.
805
00:33:57.770 --> 00:33:59.440
The Executive Administrator recommends
806
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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
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the City of Newton reached out and made sure
811
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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
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But really appreciate, I think the leadership
815
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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
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on the line moving forward.
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So I think it's a great example of leadership
821
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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00:36:11.980 --> 00:36:13.070
Again, good morning.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The board took no action in the executive session
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and there being no further business
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for the Texas Water Development Board.
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The meeting is hereby adjourned.
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The time is now 11:38.