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Broadcast is now starting.
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All attendees are in listen-only mode.
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Good morning, everyone.
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Morning.
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Morning.
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Good morning.
Hello.
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Everybody ready?
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Ready.
Yes sir?
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All right this meeting
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of the Texas Water Development Board is hereby called
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to order the time is 9:35 a.m.
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For the record my name is Peter Lake
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and with me today are Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup,
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Joe, first time employees.
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Discussion regarding outreach efforts
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and activities by the Board.
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Obviously, outreach is non existent right now,
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unfortunately do any Board members
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have questions or comments for the EA?
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Well, I would like to ask Jeff,
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I know we normally have outreach during this particular time
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but I feel like the staff has been doing an amazing job
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of outreach and I'd like to ask Jeff if he could give us
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his thoughts and ideas and some comments about the work
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that the staff has been doing across the State
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to kind of keep things moving forward.
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Thank you, Ms Jackson I would love to,
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so the good news is that the agency as a whole
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have been able to transform and transition
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to work from home as efficiently as possible
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we have met the expectations continued services in Texas
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while maintaining the safety of the staff and the public,
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all staff have risen to the occasion
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they've been innovative, flexible, adaptable,
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to the situation we find ourselves in, I'd like to point out
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some of the things that he has done
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to continue providing excellent service
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so it's a huge effort in a short amount of time,
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to make sure everyone can give their best effort
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and working from home, especially want to thank IT staff
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and staff and support services
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for going above and beyond the call
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as you can see by the agenda for today's meeting,
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we continue to make amendments to applicants
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for central water and wastewater needs
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we're also continued to implement the legislative directive
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to prepare Texas for more flood resiliency in future
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I'd like to point out some ways that we definitely need
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to make sure we can meet the needs of State,
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we've gone to digital review of all engineering documents
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and applications so that projects can continue
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we're closing things digitally and loans,
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we've implemented digital signatures and processes
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so funds continue to flow for construction,
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professional services and payments,
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we just like the main today,
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all meetings internally and externally
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are happening in a virtual landscape
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is taking some getting used to the staff
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and public are beginning to embrace it
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so I mentioned the flood initiative
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and I'll let you know what we are continuing
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to do for that initiative
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we've developed a recorded description
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of the flight infrastructure fund intended use plan
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is on demand on the web
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it explains the plan describes the categories,
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the scoring the process,
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to process the plot into being useful
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still to come are presentations
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on how to fill out the bridge application
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and overview or flood science and planning efforts
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additionally, we're holding a live webinar
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on the flood infrastructure plan next Thursday,
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April 16 at 10:am as of this morning,
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we had over 200 people signed up to participate,
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I expect more and find a good situation of the situation
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the whole staff State finds itself in
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we've extended the deadline for the bridge applications
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from May date 12th or 14th to June 15th
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we have allowed this more time to submit proposed projects
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because important program,
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overall as expected the head team adapted to this crisis
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and which it should come no surprise everybody,
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with a great professional to do an outstanding job
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so thank you.
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Thanks Jeff, that was a great report
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and I'm so proud of the staff
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I'm proud of the work that they're doing
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I think you you kind of alluded to it,
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but I mean, if anybody needs to learn more that literally
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can pick up the phone,
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we're available by phone or by email
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and as you Stated the world continue
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so thanks for the record, and thanks to all the folks
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not just in Houston, but in our field offices
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that are working so hard to keep things moving forward
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and make sure that communities have the water that they need
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and we're moving forward in place water treatment projects,
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we're working on the flood, the first ever site flood plan,
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and moving forward to get money out the door for projects
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and continuing to work on planning
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so thank you so much for the work you're doing
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and a great report.
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Thank you.
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Incredible work by the whole team
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very trying circumstances
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could be more grateful at such a fantastic thing.
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Great, it's a strange world
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but this agency has adapted and honestly
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are thriving I mean, you look at the Board book
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and you look at everything that they are able to communicate
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with us, obvious that everyone is collaborating
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and making sure that Texas Water continues stronger
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and better than ever so thanks, Jeff.
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Yeah, it's a Step.
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All right, no full action is required on this item
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next item please.
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Consider approving by resolution,
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the issuing and sale and delivery
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of Texas Water Development Board,
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State revolving fund revenue bonds in one or more series,
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a preliminary official Statement and authorization
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for the Executive Administrator, Chief Financial Officer,
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Development Fund Manager
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or any other authorized representative
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to act on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board,
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in the sale and delivery of multiple series, such plans
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Barnes Sanchez will present Mr. Kaye Richard
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as registered with us from Siebert Williams Shank
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and company and is available
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but does not wish to address the Board.
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Good morning, I'm Georgia Sanchez
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The Executive Administrator Staff
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approval to begin work in the Revolving Fund Revenue Bond
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sale was obtained in January
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such a time we need the top we need advisor
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a call on bond counselor Brace well as your counsel
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and underwriting syndicate lead favorable company
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was also named I think that's the end where we ignore work
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at to be discussed timelines we prepare documents,
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prepared our application to the Board requests,
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credit ratings and discussed perfect events
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with the entire transaction with this item,
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the Executive Administrator is recommending approval
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of the documents associated with the bond sale including
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costs of issuance,
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the requested not to exceed $603,405,000
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we're all aware of current market economic conditions,
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but this item for bonds in one track
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(mumbles)
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We currently anticipate us bonds added up
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and delegated will expire on
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August 31st 2020.
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Thank you Georgia any questions, comments?
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We appreciate your work on this
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you know that what we've seen,
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I think with the, with this with this way fund
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and moving forward with water supply projects,
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it's that we've also seen kind of an uptick within the SRS
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and communities wanting to also move forward
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and utilize the resources of these funds and often times,
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particularly for smaller communities,
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sometimes even a better deal with what the SWIFTY is
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so, Greg, word again turning
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planning into projects
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and helping communities across our State
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so thank you for the work for the work again.
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George Parker.
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The Georgia I mean, again
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it's a strange world out there,
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but it's business as usual you did a fantastic job,
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these SRF programs are immensely important to communities
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with their flexibility
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so thank you for just continuing to push forward.
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Good work Georgia all good as you mentioned,
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we're in a unique market environment right now
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I've been paying close attention to the Mini bond market
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and working with you and Becca,
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that you all in the agency have done a good job
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making sure that our customers and our investors
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are all our stakeholders are well
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taken care of during this crisis
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obviously we're gonna plan to move ahead
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but if circumstances change,
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we'll adjust course if necessary
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but right now I appreciate that y'all are full steam
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at it, is there a motion?
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Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the issuance sale and delivery of Texas Water
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Development Board State revolving fund revenue bonds
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and one or more series, up luminary official Statement
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and authorization but the Executive Administrator,
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Chief Financial Officer, Development Fund Manager
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and any other authorized representative
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act on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board
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in the sale and delivery
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multiple series of such bonds 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 next item please.
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Consider authorizing publication of proposed additions,
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the 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 353
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relating to geographic information systems,
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Kaye Schultz will presume.
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Good morning Chairman lake Director Johnson, Director Paul
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I'm Kaye Schultz Assistant General Counsel
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on behalf of the Executive Administrator
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this item request your approval for publication of proposed
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administrator rules related
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to geographic information systems
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the proposed additions to these rules with standardized
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geographic information software used by State agencies
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and place the standards
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under the State geographic information officer
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who is our own Richard Wade TNRIS Director.
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TNRIS currently has only one neighbor
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and Texas Administrative Code chapter 353,
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subchapter G and that's titled,
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Texas Natural Resources Information System Partnerships,
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and some chapters proposed to be renamed
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as TNRIS just Texas natural resources information system
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just Texas natural resources information system
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and that I would have the inclusion of multiple rules
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provided to this program within the same chapter
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this proposed addition two TWDB rules are currently
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under the Development of Information Resources (DIR)
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which at times re-appeal its rules when we deducted halves
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and if you approve this item the proposed rules
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will be published in a Texas register
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for a 30 day common period and you'll be asked
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to get file approval for adoption after that common period
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that would be published for comments on April 24th,
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the Executive Administrator recommends authorizing
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of publication of this proposed addition to 31 Texas
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chapter 353 and the renaming
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of chapter 353 subchapter G,
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that concludes my presentation.
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Pretty Kaye, questions and comments?
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Well thanks Kaye, know that TNRIS does an amazing job
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it's so important that we have uniform
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to your data standards
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but that's good for everybody, of course,
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the compatibility of the software products
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for all of these State agencies
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that again bring more of a standardized approach
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and of course, putting it under the GIS information officer,
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Richard Wyatt, he does an amazing job in all of her steps,
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thank you for your work on this project.
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Jennifer.
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Okay, I know its like a straight forward
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and simple transformation service,
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but I know its kind of work course
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to make these new changes,
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so thanks to all these people for your diligence.
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Thanks Kaye its like a motion?
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Mr chairman may we authorize the publication
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of the proposed additions to 31 Texas administrative code
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chapter 353 already into geographic information systems
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All right everyone say aye.
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The motion has it, next item please.
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Considerate provided 2020 State water planning
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plantation funds for Texas program prioritization in
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among the fund available by categorical and funds of subsidy
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Kimberly Rhodes will be presenting
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Good morning gentlemen
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Good morning Chairman lake, Director Jackson Director Paul
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for the record my name is Kimberly Rhodes
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of the executive and administrator staff
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the State water implementation funds for Texas program
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known as SWIFT was created in 2013 by the Texas legislature,
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SWIFT provides financial assistance to communities
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to develop adequate water supplies during times of Jabel,
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while it also support the funding of water supply project
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in State water plant,
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today the World is committed more than $8,000,000,000
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in SWIFT funding for 54 recommended water managing strategy
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projects activated to produce approximately 1.5 million
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acre feet of water supply
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program participants estimated to save over
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a billion dollars compared to market interest rate financing
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The 2020 SWIFT finding cycle was opened on December second
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Tenna bridge application is requesting
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a total of $1,264,560,000
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will receive by the February third in the D-day
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face under view of all application received
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and follow up without offense
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line of the project are considered eligible
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and have been prioritized for a total eligible
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mount as $1,259,560,000,
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ff those nine, five applicants requesting loyalty
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or commitment if authorized by the Board,
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the prioritize entities will be invited
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to submit complete applications by May 11th
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it is anticipated that the Board will consider approval
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of the complete application at summer
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the fall 2020 closings requested at this time
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from existing multi year commitments,
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in New bridged applications
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total $1,940,935,000
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and the memo before you the Executive Administrator
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recommended no change to the subsidies
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or structures from the previous round of funding
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as we are all acutely aware,
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the world has changed dramatically in recent weeks
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and investment in bond markets are in flux
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we have coordinated with general counsel to determine
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Executive Administrator recommendations
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that can be taken today which will allow the Board program
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flexibility with respect to changing market conditions
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therefore, we have adjusted the Executive Administrator
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recommendations from them, in the posted memo,
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number one, Executive Administrator recommends
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prioritization of the 2020 SWIFT program bridge
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applications as set forth in attachment one
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this allows us to invite full applications for funding
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and keep the process moving forward,
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number two, the Executive Administrator recommends
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authorization of up to
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$ 1,259,560,000
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in funding with prioritization
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and funding by category set the forth and attachment at one,
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number three, authorization of subsidization amount
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and terms of funding are not required at this time
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those terms can be said at anytime
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between now and commitment
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this will allow flexibility to react
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if necessary to market conditions
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and number four, the Executive Administrator recommends
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accommodation of requested shifts in closing them out
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under existing multi year commitments with no change
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in those amounts for calendar year 2020,
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that concludes my presentation
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and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Thank you.
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We have to mention that Mr. Darryl Nichols,
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the Senior Deputy General Manager
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of Guadalupe browses River Authority
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is present and wish he does wish
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to address the Board at the appropriate time.
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Notice thank you, Joe, as I've said over the years
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and thank you for that presentation.
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Thank you.
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As I've said over the years,
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one of our primary responsibilities as a Board
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is to actively manage the SWIFT program
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by balancing the needs of our boring needs
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our customers today with the long term
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financial integrity of the program
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and when markets are rallying
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and financial resource workforces are abundant
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that's easier than it is times like these
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but given the the last month the global markets
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have fallen farther and faster than any time in history
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means and now's one of those times
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when we're going to start making tough decisions
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the only certainty we have today
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is that the future is highly uncertain
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and I'm tremendously confident
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in the ability of our staff
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and the ability of the Trust Company
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to manage the SWIFT program through this crisis
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and I think we're we have the capabilities
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and the people and the resources to manage that
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but today I don't think it's financially prudent
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for us to set the terms and mounts of the subsidization
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which would therefore follows on to the draw
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from the SWIFT fund
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the flexibility and the years recommendation
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I think it is appropriate
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I realize this lack of visibility on the subsidization terms
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and amounts can be frustrating
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for our customers and our borrowers
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but I hope they know that we will be working diligently
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in the weeks and months ahead to make sure we find
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the right balance between the borrowing needs today
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and the subsidies we provide the day if any
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and with the long term financial integrity
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of the SWIFT program so that we ensure
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that while we address our water supply needs today
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that the SWIFT program will also be around
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to serve Texans tomorrow so all that being said,
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I appreciate the flexibility provided in the recommendation
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and while I said
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different course we've taken in the past,
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I think that's appropriate at this time
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questions or comments?
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Well just to underscore the fact that it's been
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such a tremendously successful programming communities
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have participated in it
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and I really think that the intent of the legislature
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was to incentivize big projects
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and small projects as well to move forward
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to make sure that Texas had their feature,
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this is definitely the case,
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we see it not only with the utilization of the SWIFT funds,
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saving your communities nearly a billion dollars
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versus the open market, as well as kind of the uptick
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in utilization of our SRF
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so it's been tremendously successful
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I'm really pleased with this recommendation that it puts us
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in a place to continue on kind of moving forward
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with the process, but at the same time,
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doing whatever you likes to do each and every day,
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and that is actively managed fun
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so that we can protect the corpus and you know,
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have that available to meet our long term goals
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as well as being able to, protect the funds
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so great we're by the staff
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I think a very prudent recommendation
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and many of the points I think that you made Mr. Chairman,
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are really appreciated
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and I think the leadership that's been shown
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through the staff as well as through our chairman,
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right now I think is is tremendously important
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and is something that is truly going to make a difference
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if we move forward.
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Brooke Paup.
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Now, Mr. Chairman, really well said you know
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the legislature intended for this to be a program
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that endures and in order to make sure that their intent
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of making this a long term program continues,
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we need that flexibility right now more than ever,
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so I appreciate your recommendation
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and I'm really excited about this next cycle
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of SWIFT funding, this is the most successful
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infrastructure program probably in the world.
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So we are so lucky to have it at our agency,
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and I know it'll continue to be very successful
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and provide the water needs for the State of Texas.
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Well clear,
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if Mr. Nichols addressed the Board
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now would be the time.
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Chairman, Board members Jeff Walker,
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Joe Reynolds with the excellent 14 beard
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thank you for the opportunity,
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I think they address some of my questions and so did you
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I think I've pretty good knowledge of the SWIFT program
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and how it works and I was curious as to whether or not
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you're going to move forward with any kind of commitment,
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to write such a subsidy percentage
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because I see the interest rates are changing,
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I was curious as to whether or not you were going to commit
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to some type of subsidy whether based on
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regardless of what that interest rate subsidy
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is but some type of dollar
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subsidy at some point down the road
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and my other question as importantly
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is some of our customers,
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I've got both I've got a project
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that's funny, that's going to close in 2020 from previous
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commitments and then I've also got an application pending
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for additional funds that will be closing in 2021
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and customers in our group are have requested
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Board participation which itself is a subsidy,
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if I go in that structure so if,
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and that's really the only way that this product
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has been able to be able to beacon
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and don't just do that for this participation
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so when you anticipate having some guidance
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as to whether Board participation is even gonna be offered
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as a structure or divert financing structure
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because in these are as customers
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we have to make those determinations
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in our applications and more importantly,
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they have some of these have to adjust rates
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to their customers to be able to
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payoff when the debt services comes
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when you anticipate is this something
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you'll provide guidance monthly?
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They're all good questions and as you know
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the circumstances are changing daily
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and so I'm sorry to say
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I don't think we have an answer for you today,
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other than as soon as possible
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and it's like I said, it's a tricky balance
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but we're, we're on top of it,
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and we'll get some information and guidance out there
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to our customers as soon as we feel comfortable
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where we can we can find the right balance
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I wish, I had something more concrete for you
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but I'm afraid that's that's the world we live in right now
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earlier as this week.
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I agree with with not not identifying with subsidies
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right now and I think that flexibility
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has been built into the rules so I do agree with that
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I think we're up where we're looking for some guidance
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is not necessarily on the subsidy amount,
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whether or not those structures which are subsidy dependent,
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even be offered are going to still be offered
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and that's something that we'll probably need guidance,
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you know, sometime early sometime this summer.
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Like I said, we'll be as diligent
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and as quick as we can on that in times like these,
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everything's on the table,
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and we gotta consider all of it
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but we'll be getting guidance
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as soon as as soon as possible,
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and I truly appreciate that it makes it very difficult
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for you all and your customers does not have visibility
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on that, and we will do everything we can
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to help mitigate that pain point.
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Chairman, if I may?
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Yes.
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So the only thing that is recognition was was to not set
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subsidies we still are adding vending application
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in as they wanted to, like they want to stay
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especially we're still inviting them
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into submit as a sector special project or defer
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like I said, stay participation does not have a subsidy,
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but the structure is still there
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the only thing that is not said is sub sea levels,
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it's up to 50%.
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Agreed and that the Board participation
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is something that will also need
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to mean that has a tremendous impact on us as well
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Correct we still evaluate whether to
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we can do that or not.
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Yes it does, properly
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I wish I had something more concrete for you though.
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Okay, well I put it on the radar.
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Thanks, sir it's on the radar we appreciate it,
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all right
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any other questions, guys Jackson rock bottom
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or if not, I'll ask for a motion.
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June and I may approve the 2020
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State Water implementation fund
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for Texas program prioritization list
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and amount of funds available by category
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as recommended 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.
Aye.
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Motion passes, next item please.
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Consider designating the proposed flood planning region
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boundaries to implement new flood planning requirements
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of Senate Bill A.
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Reem Zoun is here to present.
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Good morning Chairman Lake Director Jackson
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and Director Paul
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for the record am Reem Zoun Administrators staff
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this item for your consideration is approved proposed
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revisions implement new planning requirements
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for Senate Bill A,
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that may straighter proposes 15 plus mining regions
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to implement facial and eState planning
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please refer to the maps that's attached to the Board items
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making public comments on the first planning region
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boundaries were received through February 3rd 2020
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and the Board also received oral comments
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at its January 30th 2020 Board meeting,
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executed by nature considered all public
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comments received regarding the proposed boundaries
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the input received during the public comment period
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was thoughtful and constructive
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and resulted in changes to boundaries.
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Based on the stakeholder input received between January 17th
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and February 3rd 2020 since changes
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are made to the previously proposed
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budget planning region boundary map.
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The Canadian red, the Brad is that Colorado
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and the Rio Grande river basins where each sub divided
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into two flood planning regions.
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The Austin Oyster Creek sub-basin was moved from the former
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sentencing to a planning region
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to the lower Bradley's flood planning region
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and finally, the Sunbenard sub-basin
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was moved from the previous farthest left line region
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to The Lower Colorado Lavaca flight planning region
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about changes resulted in the following 15 planning regions
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and their associated boundary Further patch boundary map
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the recommended region names include both in number
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and an associated basing title and are as follows
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region one Canadian upper red,
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region two lower red sulfur Cypress,
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region three NHED, region four Sabin
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region five Niches, region six Sanchase Newton
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region seven upper brother's, region eight Bola Rodger
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region nine Upper Colorado, region 10 Lower Colorado lavaca,
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region 11 Guadalupe, region 12 San Antonio,
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region 13 New Isis, region 14 Upper Rio Brande
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and finally region 15 Lower Rio Brande.
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Once the final region regional flood
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planning administrative rules are adopted by the Board
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at a later Board meeting, the Executive Administrator
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will initiate a process to openly associate potential
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representatives to serve as they initial planning
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group members for each region
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that process will rely on these boundaries and the initial
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flood planning group membership requirements as a fourth
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in the final adopted regional planning
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that means bigger rules
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the Executive Administrator recommends Board resignation
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of the flood planning regions,
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their boundaries and their associated names
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this concludes my presentation and I can answer questions.
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Thank you Reem, questions or comments?
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Reem I appreciate your work on this
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you pointed out that we save lots of stakeholder input
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thoughtful and constructive and we did make some changes
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to what had previously been designated
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as the as the boundaries,
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so appreciate your work on that
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I think it's kind of exciting that we're moving forward
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again with the first ever State flood plan
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and this is one of the important four steps
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and the moving forward up you know,
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not only did Senate Bill 500 provide funding for both
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the planning activities, but also for flood science
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initiatives, including the base level engineering
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that will support the development of the regional
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on the State flood plans,
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so you know so important that we have these regions
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designated early on and we kind of took that into account
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in terms of the the geology and the movement,
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if you will of the floodwaters in designating
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these flood planning boundaries
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and I believe I don't know if you mentioned but the map
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is I don't know website and so anybody who wants to go out
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can take a look at it, and that is very well done
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I mean it's got lots of detail in it,
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you can literally I think go out and kind of
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find your place found where you are in whatever region
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and as you kind of mentioned, there'll be some opportunities
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later on later on for those who want to maybe kind of engage
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and become get involved that would be a process
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by which does have kind of be nominated
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so looking forward to that and really
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appreciate the work that you've done on this
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and everything that the flood team
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has done in putting this together.
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Okay.
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00:32:48.920 --> 00:32:52.003
Yeah thank you very much Reem, is there motion?
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Mr. Chairman, I may we approve designating
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the proposed flood planning region boundaries
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to implement new flood planning requirements
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of Senate bill eight as recommended
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00:33:02.570 --> 00:33:04.600
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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Motion passes, thank you Reem, next item please.
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Thank you.
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Consider approving by resolution
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or request from the City of Rock dale to amend the TWDB
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Resolution Number 20 days of 15 approving
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a commitment to the City of Rockdale Texas,
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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by Clay Schulz will present.
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Good morning, for the record, my name is Clay Schultz
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the Executive Administrator Staff
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here Rockdale received commitments from the drinking water
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and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs
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00:33:46.170 --> 00:33:49.600 line:15%
the Board's February 27 meeting to these commandments
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include a pledge of ad valorem taxes and surplus revenue
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00:33:52.850 --> 00:33:56.080 line:15%
and the city intends to issue combination tax revenues
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00:33:58.230 --> 00:34:00.290 line:15%
Clean Water resolution from factory
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00:34:00.290 --> 00:34:03.070 line:15%
incorrectly listed the security as revenue bonds
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00:34:03.070 --> 00:34:04.800 line:15%
rather than CS
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to correct this, the Executive Administrator
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recommends amending TWDB Resolution
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Number 20-015
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to reflect the TWDBs purchases of City of Rockdale Texas
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00:34:16.340 --> 00:34:20.420 line:15%
combination tax and surplus I think its for obligation
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this concludes my presentation.
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Thank you Clay,
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any questions or comments for the motion?
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Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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to a man TWDB resolution number 20-015
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approving a commitment to The City of Rockdale Texas
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from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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as recommended 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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Motion passes, next item please.
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Consider approving or request from The City of Alto
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for financing from the cleaning Water State Revolving Fund
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or planning, design and construction
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of a wastewater system improvement project
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Jeff Taylor will present.
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Good morning, my name is Jeff Taylor,
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the Executive Administrator Staff
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the City of Alto the is in the southern portion
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of Cherokee County approximately 150 miles north
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of the city of Houston
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00:35:25.829 --> 00:35:28.216 line:15%
the city is requesting financing
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through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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00:35:30.791 --> 00:35:34.451 line:15%
to rehabilitate its outdated wastewater treatment plant
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in addition some testing and an inflow
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and infiltration evaluation will be performed
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on critical sewer lines and sections
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00:35:41.483 --> 00:35:43.800 line:15%
for replacement will be identified
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00:35:43.800 --> 00:35:46.410 line:15%
the project will also include development
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and implementation of an asset management plan
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00:35:49.382 --> 00:35:53.081 line:15%
as well as asset management training for the staff
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the Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request this concludes my presentation
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and I am available for any questions you may have.
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Questions or comments?
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00:36:06.569 --> 00:36:08.844
Jeff, it's great to see a small community coming in
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and using the resources a Board you know,
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you mentioned not at 1325 people
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you talked about the upgrade
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of their wastewater treatment plant
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but also mentioned the smoke testing
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that they're going to be doing on their inflow
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and infiltration to identify that within their sewer lines
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which is so critical because if we can kind of show up
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that system identify where the where the issues are
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and then go back in and repair it,
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well then that's less water stormwater
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that has to be treated through a wastewater treatment plant
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so it actually has the impact of reducing if you will,
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the capacity that would otherwise be needed
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so and also from a compliance standpoint,
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so different efficiency standpoint for operation
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in terms of providing an eating less energy,
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but also from the standpoint
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of making sure that
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as we move forward, we have something
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that is not just looking at the wastewater treatment plant
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but the overall distribution system in terms of the upgrade
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and of course the fact that they're doing
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an asset management plan this has been
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you know a great initiative by the Board
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and particularly to see a small community stepping
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to the plate 'cause we know if you can go out
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and kind of identify the issues early on,
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you can go in and as they're doing here, Texas
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and service down address them,
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you hopefully don't get that call in the middle of the night
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when it's an emergency and you're going to have no choice
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except to kind of move forward
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and do whatever the cost of the repair is
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so you know being proactive moving forward doing an asset
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management plan and in addressing some of the issues
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that as we know, small communities has
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so I think it's a great credit
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to the team for working with the city
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and it's a credit to the leadership of the community
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to move forward to the asset management plan
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do the training for their employees
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and again being proactive rather than reactive.
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Yeah Dr Jackson I completely agree
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specially from the compliant sector
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this is a community that was cited up over 50 times
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for their wastewater treatment plan
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it's time to put some money back into the community
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and get it up and running so it's a great project.
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Well said, is there motion?
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Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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providing the skip Alta with 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 a wastewater improvement project
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as recommended 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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Motion passes, next item please.
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Consider approving a request from The City of Rotan
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00:39:00.545 --> 00:39:02.159
for financial assistance
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00:39:02.159 --> 00:39:04.986
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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00:39:04.986 --> 00:39:07.385
for planning, acquisition, design
772
00:39:07.385 --> 00:39:10.993
and construction of water system improvements
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00:39:10.993 --> 00:39:13.493
again Jeff Taylor will present
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00:39:15.500 --> 00:39:17.777
Good morning My name is Jeff Taylor
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for Executive Administrator, excuse me
776
00:39:22.343 --> 00:39:25.656 line:15%
the City of Proton is located 73 miles Northwest of Abilene
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00:39:25.656 --> 00:39:27.760 line:15%
and Fisher County and provides water
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00:39:27.760 --> 00:39:32.760 line:15%
and wastewater services to approximately 1477 residents
779
00:39:32.780 --> 00:39:34.398 line:15%
the city is requesting financing
780
00:39:34.398 --> 00:39:36.884 line:15%
through the drinking Water State Revolving Fund
781
00:39:36.884 --> 00:39:39.596 line:15%
to replace a section of water transmission line
782
00:39:39.596 --> 00:39:44.165 line:15%
the city's existing 56 mile cast iron transmission line
783
00:39:44.165 --> 00:39:47.961 line:15%
which serves as the main drinking water source for the city
784
00:39:47.961 --> 00:39:50.646 line:15%
has deteriorated from decades of use
785
00:39:50.646 --> 00:39:52.443 line:15%
this project will install approximately
786
00:39:52.443 --> 00:39:56.953 line:15%
14 miles of new 12 inch PVC waterline to replace a section
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00:39:56.953 --> 00:39:59.663 line:15%
of the existing cast iron waterline
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00:39:59.663 --> 00:40:02.653 line:15%
this project will help alleviate water loss,
789
00:40:02.653 --> 00:40:05.507 line:15%
maintain disinfection, residuals,
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00:40:05.507 --> 00:40:09.296 line:15%
reduce service interruptions and improve water pressure
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00:40:09.296 --> 00:40:11.762 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
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00:40:11.762 --> 00:40:14.439 line:15%
of this request this concludes my presentation
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00:40:14.439 --> 00:40:17.509 line:15%
I am available for any questions you may have.
794
00:40:17.509 --> 00:40:21.417 line:15%
Nicely done Jeff questions or comments.
795
00:40:21.417 --> 00:40:23.740
And it's a great to see a small community Board
796
00:40:23.740 --> 00:40:25.051
and using the resources of the Board
797
00:40:25.051 --> 00:40:29.174
and of course, the financing package that was put together
798
00:40:29.174 --> 00:40:32.696
was a combination of zero percent interest,
799
00:40:32.696 --> 00:40:37.157
as well as low interest and also principal forgiveness
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00:40:37.157 --> 00:40:39.373
I think a lot of times small communities
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00:40:39.373 --> 00:40:40.905
just feel overwhelmed
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00:40:40.905 --> 00:40:43.102
there's just so many things that they need to address
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00:40:43.102 --> 00:40:46.246
but this is a great example of a community kind of coming
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00:40:46.246 --> 00:40:49.294
together through their leadership and prioritizing
805
00:40:49.294 --> 00:40:51.534
on what needed to be done first
806
00:40:51.534 --> 00:40:54.441
so they kind of reached out into as you mentioned
807
00:40:54.441 --> 00:40:58.971
the 56 miles that they were kind of dealing with
808
00:40:58.971 --> 00:41:01.315
that was cast on and identified that area
809
00:41:01.315 --> 00:41:03.672
that had the highest priority
810
00:41:03.672 --> 00:41:05.661
that needed that had demonstrated
811
00:41:05.661 --> 00:41:08.541
I guess in the past the most problem areas
812
00:41:08.541 --> 00:41:09.791
and address that first
813
00:41:09.791 --> 00:41:13.301
so moving forward with a V if you read the first 25%
814
00:41:13.301 --> 00:41:17.487
and I'm sure they'll see you know tremendous benefits
815
00:41:17.487 --> 00:41:20.411
from making this investment and really,
816
00:41:20.411 --> 00:41:22.538
appreciate the work of the staff
817
00:41:22.538 --> 00:41:23.982
and working with this small community
818
00:41:23.982 --> 00:41:25.821
and for their leadership and moving forward
819
00:41:25.821 --> 00:41:28.351
with this project that's going to reduce water loss
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00:41:28.351 --> 00:41:30.768
and increase the reliability.
821
00:41:33.461 --> 00:41:35.219
Yeah, Jeff, great job
822
00:41:35.219 --> 00:41:37.829
you all found a way to address the water law aspect
823
00:41:37.829 --> 00:41:39.325
you made it affordable
824
00:41:39.325 --> 00:41:41.426
and that's the most important thing right now
825
00:41:41.426 --> 00:41:42.509
so well done.
826
00:41:44.503 --> 00:41:46.644
Is there a motion?
827
00:41:46.644 --> 00:41:49.413
Chairman I move we adopted proposed resolution providing
828
00:41:49.413 --> 00:41:51.871
the City of Rotarian with financial assistance
829
00:41:51.871 --> 00:41:54.043
from the drinking water same evolving plan
830
00:41:54.043 --> 00:41:56.671
for planning acquisition designing construction,
831
00:41:56.671 --> 00:41:58.884
water system improvements as recommended
832
00:41:58.884 --> 00:42:01.119
by our Executive Administrator.
833
00:42:01.119 --> 00:42:02.483
Is there a second?
834
00:42:02.483 --> 00:42:03.512
I Second.
835
00:42:03.512 --> 00:42:06.260
All in favor say aye.
836
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Motion passes, next item please.
837
00:42:09.549 --> 00:42:12.380
Consider approving a request from The City of Coke
838
00:42:12.380 --> 00:42:15.353
for financial assistance from the Clean Water State
839
00:42:15.353 --> 00:42:17.100
Revolving Fund for planning,
840
00:42:17.100 --> 00:42:20.357
design and construction of a wastewater plant
841
00:42:20.357 --> 00:42:24.010
for rehabilitation project, Jeff Taylor will present.
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00:42:27.740 --> 00:42:29.940 line:15%
It again this time my name is Jeff Taylor,
843
00:42:29.940 --> 00:42:32.740 line:15%
the Executive Administrator staff sitting at Trump
844
00:42:32.740 --> 00:42:34.700 line:15%
is 19 miles Southeast of Tyler
845
00:42:34.700 --> 00:42:36.830 line:15%
in both Smith and Cherokee counties
846
00:42:36.830 --> 00:42:38.220 line:15%
the city is requesting financing
847
00:42:38.220 --> 00:42:40.020 line:15%
through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
848
00:42:40.020 --> 00:42:43.840 line:15%
to rehabilitate its 30 year old wastewater treatment plant
849
00:42:43.840 --> 00:42:46.800 line:15%
the project will replace the cherry components
850
00:42:46.800 --> 00:42:50.820 line:15%
within the facility will improve operational efficiency
851
00:42:50.820 --> 00:42:52.860 line:15%
as well as the quality of the final effluent
852
00:42:52.860 --> 00:42:54.504 line:15%
from treatment facility
853
00:42:54.504 --> 00:42:57.540 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
854
00:42:57.540 --> 00:43:00.430 line:15%
of this request this concludes my presentation
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00:43:00.430 --> 00:43:02.680 line:15%
I'm available for any questions you may have.
856
00:43:05.238 --> 00:43:07.453 line:15%
Questions or comments?
857
00:43:07.453 --> 00:43:11.530 line:15%
Jeff great job another small community like 1629 people
858
00:43:11.530 --> 00:43:14.580
so again using the resources of the Board
859
00:43:14.580 --> 00:43:18.634
and how important that we focus on wastewater treatment
860
00:43:18.634 --> 00:43:21.720
theoretically we know there's not one more molecule
861
00:43:21.720 --> 00:43:24.330
of water in the world today than when God created the earth
862
00:43:24.330 --> 00:43:25.960
and so it's important and it come down
863
00:43:25.960 --> 00:43:27.960
on all of us to be good stewards of that water
864
00:43:27.960 --> 00:43:30.940
so that can be put back and use again and again
865
00:43:30.940 --> 00:43:33.460
so great therapist small community
866
00:43:33.460 --> 00:43:35.830
is investing in wastewater treatment
867
00:43:35.830 --> 00:43:39.290
and that the Board is available to kind of help him
868
00:43:39.290 --> 00:43:40.990
to move forward with this project.
869
00:43:48.140 --> 00:43:49.913
Thank you, is there a motion?
870
00:43:51.180 --> 00:43:53.850
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
871
00:43:53.850 --> 00:43:56.310
providing the city of troop with financial assistance
872
00:43:56.310 --> 00:43:59.000
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning,
873
00:43:59.000 --> 00:44:02.020
design and construction of a wastewater plant
874
00:44:02.020 --> 00:44:04.290
rehabilitation project as recommended
875
00:44:04.290 --> 00:44:06.260
by our Executive Administrator.
876
00:44:06.260 --> 00:44:08.040
Is there a second.
877
00:44:08.040 --> 00:44:08.873
I Second.
878
00:44:08.873 --> 00:44:10.403
All in favor say aye.
879
00:44:12.030 --> 00:44:14.643
Motion passes, next item please.
880
00:44:15.730 --> 00:44:18.470
Consider a request from Westwood shores
881
00:44:18.470 --> 00:44:21.456
Municipal Utility District for financial assistance
882
00:44:21.456 --> 00:44:23.877
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
883
00:44:23.877 --> 00:44:26.710
for planning, design and construction
884
00:44:26.710 --> 00:44:30.040
of a wastewater treatment plant improvement project
885
00:44:30.040 --> 00:44:32.833
one more time Mr. Jeff Taylor will present.
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00:44:40.360 --> 00:44:41.600 line:15%
Jeff.
887
00:44:41.600 --> 00:44:42.433 line:15%
Jeff.
888
00:44:46.343 --> 00:44:49.423 line:15%
I think we're having technical difficulties.
889
00:44:55.960 --> 00:44:58.610 line:15%
Hello, can you hear me?
890
00:44:58.610 --> 00:44:59.443 line:15%
Yes.
Yes.
891
00:44:59.443 --> 00:45:02.663 line:15%
All right y'all frozen up for a second
892
00:45:02.663 --> 00:45:05.430 line:15%
the District is requesting financing
893
00:45:05.430 --> 00:45:07.850 line:15%
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
894
00:45:07.850 --> 00:45:10.670 line:15%
for upgrades needed at its wastewater treatment plant
895
00:45:10.670 --> 00:45:14.570 line:15%
in order to convert a fluid to type one reuse water
896
00:45:14.570 --> 00:45:16.590 line:15%
for irrigation of a golf course
897
00:45:16.590 --> 00:45:19.790 line:15%
the District currently draws 150 acre feet of water
898
00:45:19.790 --> 00:45:22.260 line:15%
from Lake Livingston for this irrigation
899
00:45:22.260 --> 00:45:23.630 line:15%
the change as well allow the District
900
00:45:23.630 --> 00:45:24.900 line:15%
to utilize we use water
901
00:45:24.900 --> 00:45:28.360 line:15%
instead of treated water for watering the golf course
902
00:45:28.360 --> 00:45:30.390 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
903
00:45:30.390 --> 00:45:33.400 line:15%
of this request this concludes my presentation
904
00:45:33.400 --> 00:45:35.793 line:15%
and I have available for any questions you may have.
905
00:45:37.040 --> 00:45:38.483 line:15%
Questions or comments?
906
00:45:40.270 --> 00:45:43.410
Again, great to see a small community again,
907
00:45:43.410 --> 00:45:45.090
using the resources of the Board
908
00:45:45.090 --> 00:45:46.500
and doing a research project
909
00:45:46.500 --> 00:45:49.880
so Jeff mentioned 150 acre feet a year
910
00:45:49.880 --> 00:45:51.860
that's a significant amount of water
911
00:45:51.860 --> 00:45:56.130
that because they are reusing effluent is now something
912
00:45:56.130 --> 00:45:58.770
that they first of all don't have to treat
913
00:45:58.770 --> 00:46:01.200
and secondly for future needs
914
00:46:01.200 --> 00:46:03.800
this could meet a future water supply
915
00:46:03.800 --> 00:46:07.620
so great to see a small community moving forward
916
00:46:07.620 --> 00:46:09.433
with a reuse project.
917
00:46:13.080 --> 00:46:16.920
Absolutely, is there a motion?
918
00:46:16.920 --> 00:46:18.460
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt
919
00:46:18.460 --> 00:46:21.010
the Proposed resolution providing Westwood shores
920
00:46:21.010 --> 00:46:23.812
Municipal Utility District Financial Assistance,
921
00:46:23.812 --> 00:46:26.360
Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning,
922
00:46:26.360 --> 00:46:28.950
design and construction of a wastewater treatment plant
923
00:46:28.950 --> 00:46:30.720
improvement project as recommended
924
00:46:30.720 --> 00:46:32.884
by our Executive Administrator.
925
00:46:32.884 --> 00:46:34.452
Is there a second?
926
00:46:34.452 --> 00:46:35.720
I Second.
927
00:46:35.720 --> 00:46:36.957
All in favor say aye.
928
00:46:39.050 --> 00:46:40.550
Motion passes well done Jeff
929
00:46:42.610 --> 00:46:43.763
next item please.
930
00:46:45.160 --> 00:46:46.890
Consider approving a request
931
00:46:46.890 --> 00:46:49.284
from The Cedar by U park Utility District
932
00:46:49.284 --> 00:46:51.260
for financial assistance
933
00:46:51.260 --> 00:46:53.480
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
934
00:46:53.480 --> 00:46:55.530
for design and construction
935
00:46:55.530 --> 00:46:59.050
of a hurricane Harvey disaster recovery project,
936
00:46:59.050 --> 00:47:00.713
Nancy Richards will present.
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00:47:01.990 --> 00:47:04.530 line:15%
Good morning for the record my name is Nancy Richards,
938
00:47:04.530 --> 00:47:06.978 line:15%
the Executive Administrator Staff
939
00:47:06.978 --> 00:47:09.660 line:15%
the Cedar Binding Park Utility District
940
00:47:09.660 --> 00:47:12.270 line:15%
is located in Eastern Harrison county
941
00:47:12.270 --> 00:47:14.160 line:15%
near the City of Baytown
942
00:47:14.160 --> 00:47:16.290 line:15%
the District provides wastewater service
943
00:47:16.290 --> 00:47:19.330 line:15%
to approximately 418 people
944
00:47:19.330 --> 00:47:22.200 line:15%
through 181 connections
945
00:47:22.200 --> 00:47:25.980 line:15%
on August 23rd 2017, Governor Abbott declared
946
00:47:25.980 --> 00:47:28.209 line:15%
a disaster declaration for Harris County
947
00:47:28.209 --> 00:47:31.289 line:15%
in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey
948
00:47:31.289 --> 00:47:36.060 line:15%
the Bay town area received over 51 inches of rain during
949
00:47:36.060 --> 00:47:39.300 line:15%
the storm and the District's wastewater treatment plant
950
00:47:39.300 --> 00:47:41.220 line:15%
was destroyed by floodwaters causing
951
00:47:41.220 --> 00:47:44.550 line:15%
an estimated 300,000 gallons of raw sewage
952
00:47:44.550 --> 00:47:47.960 line:15%
to spill into neighboring communities and waterways
953
00:47:47.960 --> 00:47:50.430 line:15%
the District installed a temporary bypass line
954
00:47:50.430 --> 00:47:52.830 line:15%
to change for its wastewater flows to the city
955
00:47:52.830 --> 00:47:56.104 line:15%
of Bay town's Northeast District wastewater treatment plant
956
00:47:56.104 --> 00:47:59.403 line:15%
the District is requesting $840,000
957
00:48:00.480 --> 00:48:03.470 line:15%
and zero percent financing and $500,000
958
00:48:03.470 --> 00:48:04.740 line:15%
in principle forgiveness
959
00:48:04.740 --> 00:48:07.450 line:15%
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
960
00:48:07.450 --> 00:48:10.352 line:15%
to permanently transfer its wastewater to Bay town
961
00:48:10.352 --> 00:48:14.260 line:15%
the project consists of construction of a new list station
962
00:48:14.260 --> 00:48:17.387 line:15%
and forced me to tie into a town's collection system
963
00:48:17.387 --> 00:48:20.410 line:15%
the new generator will be installed on a raised platform
964
00:48:20.410 --> 00:48:22.600 line:15%
and the existing plant will be demolished,
965
00:48:22.600 --> 00:48:25.120 line:15%
thereby eliminating the need for the District's
966
00:48:25.120 --> 00:48:26.920 line:15%
to operate its own plant
967
00:48:26.920 --> 00:48:29.340 line:15%
these active administrator recommends approval
968
00:48:29.340 --> 00:48:32.463 line:15%
and other projects and I'm available for any questions.
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00:48:35.040 --> 00:48:36.640 line:15%
Questions, comments or motion?
970
00:48:38.130 --> 00:48:39.340
Thank you Nancy
971
00:48:39.340 --> 00:48:42.780
I do want to thank you for the help on,
972
00:48:42.780 --> 00:48:45.940
I guess moving forward with the hurricane Harvey projects
973
00:48:45.940 --> 00:48:49.000
and the assistance that the Board was able to give I think,
974
00:48:49.000 --> 00:48:52.003
all totaled, we've had 21 projects,
975
00:48:52.003 --> 00:48:56.890
right at $15,000,000 and both principal and forgiveness
976
00:48:56.890 --> 00:49:00.900
and zero percent interest and so a great way
977
00:49:00.900 --> 00:49:02.720
to be able to help and that was our intent
978
00:49:02.720 --> 00:49:05.440
to these small communities to be able to move forward
979
00:49:05.440 --> 00:49:09.660
and address their issues and also to incorporate
980
00:49:09.660 --> 00:49:12.040
if you will resiliency so the fact that,
981
00:49:12.040 --> 00:49:14.530
you know, they're not only if you will going in
982
00:49:14.530 --> 00:49:17.728
and you know, affecting the fix the other solution,
983
00:49:17.728 --> 00:49:20.956
but they're also doing something that is going to,
984
00:49:20.956 --> 00:49:23.990
promote resiliency for the long term
985
00:49:23.990 --> 00:49:26.924
so moving forward with original concept,
986
00:49:26.924 --> 00:49:31.430
providing the facilities that are needed
987
00:49:31.430 --> 00:49:34.120
to be able to tie into Bay town
988
00:49:34.120 --> 00:49:35.950
is very much a long term solution
989
00:49:35.950 --> 00:49:38.820
and I think a great utilization of the funds
990
00:49:38.820 --> 00:49:41.580
that were allocated in the intent of the Board
991
00:49:41.580 --> 00:49:44.210
and making these available for these type of projects
992
00:49:44.210 --> 00:49:46.120
so thank you so much for your work
993
00:49:46.120 --> 00:49:50.182
I think you've done most of those 15 as well as your staff
994
00:49:50.182 --> 00:49:53.170
they've gotten some great projects
995
00:49:53.170 --> 00:49:54.300
to be able to move forward
996
00:49:54.300 --> 00:49:56.430
I think it's been very impactful
997
00:49:56.430 --> 00:49:58.501
and it was certainly a big step out,
998
00:49:58.501 --> 00:50:03.030
for us to kind of consider using the revolving funds
999
00:50:03.030 --> 00:50:05.430
for these type of activities,
1000
00:50:05.430 --> 00:50:07.869
but I think it was very productive
1001
00:50:07.869 --> 00:50:11.690
and a great utilization of the of this investment
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00:50:11.690 --> 00:50:13.368
so thank you for your work on this.
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00:50:13.368 --> 00:50:14.368
Thank you.
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00:50:15.260 --> 00:50:17.710
Nancy, it's so good to see your face.
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00:50:17.710 --> 00:50:18.915
Well, thank you.
1006
00:50:18.915 --> 00:50:20.965
I miss seeing everyone's face every day
1007
00:50:23.470 --> 00:50:28.470
anyway this is a great reminder that a lot of parts
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00:50:28.660 --> 00:50:31.111
of the State are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey
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00:50:31.111 --> 00:50:33.420
even in this environment,
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00:50:33.420 --> 00:50:36.346
these projects are still extremely important
1011
00:50:36.346 --> 00:50:39.420
I'm very proud that the Board has been able
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00:50:39.420 --> 00:50:42.795
to play some small role in their recovery, thank you.
1013
00:50:42.795 --> 00:50:43.795
Thank you.
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00:50:47.030 --> 00:50:48.530
All right is there a motion?
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00:50:49.450 --> 00:50:52.160
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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00:50:52.160 --> 00:50:56.459
providing the senior by you park District with financial
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00:50:56.459 --> 00:50:59.650
assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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00:50:59.650 --> 00:51:02.270
for design and construction of a hurricane Harvey disaster
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00:51:02.270 --> 00:51:06.780
recovery project as recommended by Executive Administrator.
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00:51:06.780 --> 00:51:08.270
Is there a second?
1021
00:51:08.270 --> 00:51:09.670
I Second.
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00:51:09.670 --> 00:51:10.820
All in favor say aye.
1023
00:51:12.440 --> 00:51:14.493
Motion passed, next item please.
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00:51:15.920 --> 00:51:19.240
Consider approving a request from The City of Newton
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00:51:19.240 --> 00:51:20.590
for financial assistance
1026
00:51:20.590 --> 00:51:22.624
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund,
1027
00:51:22.624 --> 00:51:25.930
the finance planning, acquisition design
1028
00:51:25.930 --> 00:51:28.717
and construction of a water system improvements project
1029
00:51:28.717 --> 00:51:33.100
and for a waiver from the requirements to include funds
1030
00:51:33.100 --> 00:51:35.860
to mitigate water loss as a part of this project
1031
00:51:37.310 --> 00:51:38.973
Nancy Richards will present.
1032
00:51:40.180 --> 00:51:41.630
Good morning again for the record
1033
00:51:41.630 --> 00:51:45.540 line:15%
my name is Nancy Richards the Creative Administrator Staff
1034
00:51:45.540 --> 00:51:47.980 line:15%
the city of Newton is located in Newton County
1035
00:51:47.980 --> 00:51:51.520 line:15%
approximately 70 miles Northeast of Beaumont
1036
00:51:51.520 --> 00:51:53.404 line:15%
the city provides water and sewer services
1037
00:51:53.404 --> 00:51:57.470 line:15%
to approximately 2527 residents
1038
00:51:57.470 --> 00:51:59.639 line:15%
through 950 connections
1039
00:51:59.639 --> 00:52:04.220 line:15%
the city also provides water to 338 residents
1040
00:52:04.220 --> 00:52:07.590 line:15%
of the East Newton water supply Corporation
1041
00:52:07.590 --> 00:52:09.340 line:15%
the city's existing water supply
1042
00:52:09.340 --> 00:52:11.040 line:15%
consists of two water wells
1043
00:52:11.040 --> 00:52:13.490 line:15%
both of which are over 50 years old
1044
00:52:13.490 --> 00:52:15.420 line:15%
both wells have been rehabilitated
1045
00:52:15.420 --> 00:52:18.350 line:15%
several times and need to be replaced
1046
00:52:18.350 --> 00:52:22.900 line:15%
the city is requesting $2,195,000 in financing
1047
00:52:22.900 --> 00:52:25.490 line:15%
through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
1048
00:52:25.490 --> 00:52:27.050 line:15%
for the planning, design and construction
1049
00:52:27.050 --> 00:52:29.120 line:15%
of a new acquisition and construction
1050
00:52:29.120 --> 00:52:30.995 line:15%
of a new water well to replace the capacity
1051
00:52:30.995 --> 00:52:34.290 line:15%
of its two current wells
1052
00:52:34.290 --> 00:52:36.800 line:15%
the project will enhance the city's water supply
1053
00:52:36.800 --> 00:52:39.770 line:15%
and provide a reliable source of water to their residents
1054
00:52:39.770 --> 00:52:43.422 line:15%
and the residents of the East New Water Supply Corporation
1055
00:52:43.422 --> 00:52:47.270 line:15%
the city is above its threshold for apparent water loss
1056
00:52:47.270 --> 00:52:49.470 line:15%
they are in the planning and acquisition phase
1057
00:52:49.470 --> 00:52:52.790 line:15%
of the mirror replacement program that will replace 50%
1058
00:52:52.790 --> 00:52:55.700 line:15%
of its distribution meters this fiscal year
1059
00:52:55.700 --> 00:52:58.890 line:15%
with the remaining meters to be replaced in 2021
1060
00:53:00.020 --> 00:53:02.994 line:15%
the city will also add master meters and its booster plants
1061
00:53:02.994 --> 00:53:06.400 line:15%
to assist in calculating water loss
1062
00:53:06.400 --> 00:53:09.700 line:15%
the city intends to spend approximately $400,000
1063
00:53:09.700 --> 00:53:12.270 line:15%
over the next few years to address water loss
1064
00:53:12.270 --> 00:53:15.380 line:15%
therefore, they have requested a waiver from including funds
1065
00:53:15.380 --> 00:53:17.618 line:15%
to mitigate loss as part of its commitment
1066
00:53:17.618 --> 00:53:20.427 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
1067
00:53:20.427 --> 00:53:22.927 line:15%
of the request and I'm available for any question.
1068
00:53:25.338 --> 00:53:27.910 line:15%
Questions or comments?
1069
00:53:27.910 --> 00:53:29.970
Well, it's great to see the city coming in
1070
00:53:29.970 --> 00:53:32.210
and I know this is a project that I have been thinking about
1071
00:53:32.210 --> 00:53:35.320
for a while and what a great team
1072
00:53:35.320 --> 00:53:38.440
in and later in their city manager, Donny Meek
1073
00:53:38.440 --> 00:53:41.740
who works with the community
1074
00:53:42.630 --> 00:53:45.510
that is Newton water supply corporation
1075
00:53:45.510 --> 00:53:48.800
that literally was out of water
1076
00:53:48.800 --> 00:53:51.440
as a good neighbor, they ran a water lie to them
1077
00:53:51.440 --> 00:53:55.150
and then now we're able just recently to be able to provide
1078
00:53:55.150 --> 00:53:58.449
the funding to make that a permanent connection
1079
00:53:58.449 --> 00:54:02.580
and then of course, this this project will not only
1080
00:54:02.580 --> 00:54:05.830
provide for the future water needs of the city
1081
00:54:05.830 --> 00:54:09.000
but also in the way that it's gonna be worded
1082
00:54:09.000 --> 00:54:12.300
also help ease their supply cooperation
1083
00:54:12.300 --> 00:54:13.820
with there future water supply
1084
00:54:13.820 --> 00:54:17.740
so, great leadership on behalf of unity appreciate
1085
00:54:17.740 --> 00:54:21.733
you going into detail about reason why we were moving
1086
00:54:21.733 --> 00:54:25.040
forward with the waiver from their requirement
1087
00:54:25.040 --> 00:54:27.160
to include water loss within their funds because
1088
00:54:27.160 --> 00:54:29.280
they're already taking that initiative
1089
00:54:29.280 --> 00:54:31.290
they're already putting in water meters
1090
00:54:31.290 --> 00:54:33.160
and making a significant investment
1091
00:54:33.160 --> 00:54:34.920
so thanks for pointing that out
1092
00:54:34.920 --> 00:54:36.920
and thanks for the work on this project.
1093
00:54:39.860 --> 00:54:42.020
All right, is there a motion?
1094
00:54:42.020 --> 00:54:42.927
Chairman, I move we adopt
1095
00:54:42.927 --> 00:54:45.430
the proposed resolution providing The City of Newton
1096
00:54:45.430 --> 00:54:46.610
with financial assistance
1097
00:54:46.610 --> 00:54:48.780
from the drinking Water State Revolving funds
1098
00:54:48.780 --> 00:54:49.853
to finance planning, acquisition,
1099
00:54:49.853 --> 00:54:52.540
design and construction of a water system
1100
00:54:52.540 --> 00:54:55.470
improvements budget and for a waiver from the requirement
1101
00:54:55.470 --> 00:54:57.820
to include funds to mitigate water loss
1102
00:54:57.820 --> 00:54:59.930
as part of this project as recommended
1103
00:54:59.930 --> 00:55:01.930
by our Executive Administrator.
1104
00:55:01.930 --> 00:55:03.440
Is there a second?
1105
00:55:03.440 --> 00:55:04.570
I second.
1106
00:55:04.570 --> 00:55:05.903
All in favor say Aye.
1107
00:55:07.640 --> 00:55:09.383
Motion passes next item please.
1108
00:55:11.410 --> 00:55:13.760
Consider amending the previously adopted
1109
00:55:13.760 --> 00:55:18.580
Texas Water Development Board resolution number 18-091
1110
00:55:19.680 --> 00:55:23.610
to delegate to the Executive Administrator the authority
1111
00:55:23.610 --> 00:55:26.230
to approve future movement of funds
1112
00:55:26.230 --> 00:55:28.559
among the North Harris County water authorities
1113
00:55:28.559 --> 00:55:31.580
State Water Implementation Revenue Funds
1114
00:55:31.580 --> 00:55:36.150
for Texas project numbers 51004,
1115
00:55:36.150 --> 00:55:37.473
5109, 51021
1116
00:55:39.992 --> 00:55:40.825
and 51023
1117
00:55:42.550 --> 00:55:44.453
Nancy Richards will present.
1118
00:55:45.948 --> 00:55:47.460
Good morning again for the record
1119
00:55:47.460 --> 00:55:51.500
my name is Nancy Richards the Executive Administrator Staff
1120
00:55:51.500 --> 00:55:53.550 line:15%
today the Texas Water Development Board
1121
00:55:53.550 --> 00:55:56.250 line:15%
has committed just over $2,000,000,000
1122
00:55:56.250 --> 00:55:57.433 line:15%
and multi year commitment
1123
00:55:57.433 --> 00:56:01.760 line:15%
from the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund of Texas
1124
00:56:01.760 --> 00:56:04.910 line:15%
to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority
1125
00:56:04.910 --> 00:56:06.577 line:15%
for its four projects
1126
00:56:06.577 --> 00:56:09.810 line:15%
its portion of the expansion of the North East water
1127
00:56:09.810 --> 00:56:11.890 line:15%
purification plant it's portion
1128
00:56:11.890 --> 00:56:15.494 line:15%
of shared 108 inch diameter water transmission line
1129
00:56:15.494 --> 00:56:20.494 line:15%
its portion of the shared 84 inch diameter transmission line
1130
00:56:20.670 --> 00:56:22.591 line:15%
and its internal distribution lines
1131
00:56:22.591 --> 00:56:25.300 line:15%
because of the complexity and scope
1132
00:56:25.300 --> 00:56:27.670 line:15%
of these large scale projects the authorities
1133
00:56:27.670 --> 00:56:30.032 line:15%
seeking the ability to transfer funds as needed
1134
00:56:30.032 --> 00:56:33.153 line:15%
between projects to allow them flexibility
1135
00:56:33.153 --> 00:56:35.892 line:15%
to maximize the use of available funds
1136
00:56:35.892 --> 00:56:40.520 line:15%
the executive mentioned recommends that TWDB
1137
00:56:40.520 --> 00:56:43.460 line:15%
resolution number 15-077,
1138
00:56:43.460 --> 00:56:46.103 line:15%
as amended by resolution numbers 16079,
1139
00:56:47.100 --> 00:56:50.207 line:15%
17083, and 18091
1140
00:56:50.207 --> 00:56:53.700 line:15%
be amended to include the delegation of authority
1141
00:56:53.700 --> 00:56:56.100 line:15%
to the Executive Administrator to approve
1142
00:56:56.100 --> 00:56:59.860 line:15%
the request to move money between the authorities projects
1143
00:56:59.860 --> 00:57:02.400 line:15%
without requesting Board approval
1144
00:57:02.400 --> 00:57:04.080 line:15%
the delegated authority will limit
1145
00:57:04.080 --> 00:57:06.090 line:15%
the Executive Administrator to accrue
1146
00:57:06.090 --> 00:57:08.700 line:15%
the movement of money between projects
1147
00:57:08.700 --> 00:57:11.340 line:15%
only with this within the same funding years,
1148
00:57:11.340 --> 00:57:13.769 line:15%
already closed commitments
1149
00:57:13.769 --> 00:57:16.700 line:15%
this flexibility will allow the authority
1150
00:57:16.700 --> 00:57:19.210 line:15%
to facilitate management of its projects
1151
00:57:19.210 --> 00:57:22.143 line:15%
in the most efficient way this concludes my presentation
1152
00:57:22.143 --> 00:57:24.690 line:15%
and I'm available for any questions.
1153
00:57:26.732 --> 00:57:29.482
Questions, comments, or motion?
1154
00:57:31.500 --> 00:57:34.380
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the Proposed resolution
1155
00:57:34.380 --> 00:57:36.200
amending the previously adopted
1156
00:57:36.200 --> 00:57:37.650
Texas Water Development Board
1157
00:57:37.650 --> 00:57:41.610
resolution number 18-901 delegate
1158
00:57:41.610 --> 00:57:43.870
to the Executive Administrator the authority
1159
00:57:43.870 --> 00:57:46.340
to approve future movement of funds
1160
00:57:46.340 --> 00:57:49.178
among the North Harris County Water Authority
1161
00:57:49.178 --> 00:57:51.490
Water implementation revenue fun
1162
00:57:51.490 --> 00:57:55.360
for Texas project numbers 51004,
1163
00:57:55.360 --> 00:57:59.083
51009, 51021 and 51023
1164
00:58:00.109 --> 00:58:03.033
as recommended by the Executive Administrator.
1165
00:58:03.947 --> 00:58:05.211
Is there a second?
1166
00:58:05.211 --> 00:58:06.090
I Second.
1167
00:58:06.090 --> 00:58:09.264
All in favor say Aye.
1168
00:58:09.264 --> 00:58:12.899
Motion passes, next item please.
1169
00:58:12.899 --> 00:58:14.422
Consider approving a request
1170
00:58:14.422 --> 00:58:16.278
from the village of Surfside beach
1171
00:58:16.278 --> 00:58:19.426
for financing from the Texas Water Development Fund,
1172
00:58:19.426 --> 00:58:23.302
for planning, acquisition, design and construction
1173
00:58:23.302 --> 00:58:25.524
of water system improvements
1174
00:58:25.524 --> 00:58:28.996
again, Nancy Richards will present.
1175
00:58:28.996 --> 00:58:30.520
Good morning again for the record,
1176
00:58:30.520 --> 00:58:33.564 line:15%
I'm Nancy Richards of the Executive Administrator Staff
1177
00:58:33.564 --> 00:58:35.774 line:15%
the village of Surfside beach is located
1178
00:58:35.774 --> 00:58:38.511 line:15%
in Southern Pissouri county on the Gulf of Mexico
1179
00:58:38.511 --> 00:58:41.049 line:15%
about 13 miles south of Lake Jackson
1180
00:58:41.049 --> 00:58:43.812 line:15%
the village provides water and sewer service
1181
00:58:43.812 --> 00:58:46.562 line:15%
to approximately 1215 connections
1182
00:58:47.567 --> 00:58:50.772 line:15%
and has a full time population of 633
1183
00:58:50.772 --> 00:58:55.159 line:15%
in 2015, the village drilled a new water well
1184
00:58:55.159 --> 00:58:58.403 line:15%
to add capacity to its system and to obtain a water supply
1185
00:58:58.403 --> 00:59:01.966 line:15%
that did not have an excessive level of arsenic
1186
00:59:01.966 --> 00:59:05.546 line:15%
the new well was conditionally approved for use in 2016
1187
00:59:05.546 --> 00:59:08.500 line:15%
however it exceeded the Texas Commission
1188
00:59:08.500 --> 00:59:11.344 line:15%
on environmental qualities secondary standards
1189
00:59:11.344 --> 00:59:14.148 line:15%
for chloride and total dissolved solids
1190
00:59:14.148 --> 00:59:17.338 line:15%
in 2018, TCQ gave the village authorization
1191
00:59:17.338 --> 00:59:20.353 line:15%
to temporarily use the well until August 2019,
1192
00:59:20.353 --> 00:59:24.392 line:15%
which was then extended to August 2020,
1193
00:59:24.392 --> 00:59:28.310 line:15%
during this time the village has been working with TCQ
1194
00:59:28.310 --> 00:59:30.683 line:15%
to determine the most economical way
1195
00:59:30.683 --> 00:59:32.637 line:15%
to dress the secondary standards
1196
00:59:32.637 --> 00:59:36.817 line:15%
the village is requesting $1,800,000 in financing
1197
00:59:36.817 --> 00:59:39.689 line:15%
through the Texas Water Development Fund for planning,
1198
00:59:39.689 --> 00:59:42.888 line:15%
acquisition, design and construction of an interconnect
1199
00:59:42.888 --> 00:59:45.149 line:15%
with The City of Freeport
1200
00:59:45.149 --> 00:59:47.791 line:15%
the proposed project will consist of a transmission line
1201
00:59:47.791 --> 00:59:51.485 line:15%
enter the intercostal canal in construction of treatment
1202
00:59:51.485 --> 00:59:53.898 line:15%
facilities to blend to the villages well water
1203
00:59:53.898 --> 00:59:55.753 line:15%
with the purchase water
1204
00:59:55.753 --> 00:59:59.616 line:15%
the project should just the TCQ secondary seniors
1205
00:59:59.616 --> 01:00:01.426 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
1206
01:00:01.426 --> 01:00:05.593 line:15%
of the request and I'm available for any questions
1207
01:00:07.096 --> 01:00:09.065 line:15%
Questions, comments?
1208
01:00:09.065 --> 01:00:11.453 line:15%
A great project Nancy appreciate you working on it
1209
01:00:11.453 --> 01:00:13.635 line:15%
and I'm glad you talked
1210
01:00:13.635 --> 01:00:17.891
about the fact that they did do an economic analysis
1211
01:00:17.891 --> 01:00:19.682
to determine an alternative,
1212
01:00:19.682 --> 01:00:22.652
I think the is you shared with me the engineer
1213
01:00:22.652 --> 01:00:25.128
I considered reverse osmosis as an alternative,
1214
01:00:25.128 --> 01:00:28.997
which is a typical method that is used for treating
1215
01:00:28.997 --> 01:00:31.390
these type of situations and then determined
1216
01:00:31.390 --> 01:00:34.949
that there was another alternative that they could invest in
1217
01:00:34.949 --> 01:00:37.862
that would be quite frankly a better solution
1218
01:00:37.862 --> 01:00:41.235
so it's good to see that they can move forward
1219
01:00:41.235 --> 01:00:43.652
with their project, I got them well in place,
1220
01:00:43.652 --> 01:00:46.637
and then we're able to reach out to The City of Freeport
1221
01:00:46.637 --> 01:00:48.824
and do the blending to get if you will
1222
01:00:48.824 --> 01:00:50.439
kind of the final solution
1223
01:00:50.439 --> 01:00:53.850
and also, this project is utilizing the fund
1224
01:00:53.850 --> 01:00:57.209
and so a great interest rate here for the community
1225
01:00:57.209 --> 01:00:59.000
and that's due in part I guess
1226
01:00:59.000 --> 01:01:00.508
to some action you took earlier,
1227
01:01:00.508 --> 01:01:03.346
making this right even more affordable for small community
1228
01:01:03.346 --> 01:01:07.398
so a great project and really appreciate your work on this.
1229
01:01:07.398 --> 01:01:09.171
Thank you.
1230
01:01:09.171 --> 01:01:11.476
Is there a motion.
1231
01:01:11.476 --> 01:01:14.042
Chairman I move we adopt a proposed resolution providing
1232
01:01:14.042 --> 01:01:16.839
the City of Surfside Beach with financing
1233
01:01:16.839 --> 01:01:19.168
from the Texas Water Development Fund
1234
01:01:19.168 --> 01:01:20.485
for planning, acquisition, design
1235
01:01:20.485 --> 01:01:23.366
and construction, water system improvements,
1236
01:01:23.366 --> 01:01:26.417
as recommended by the Executive Administrator
1237
01:01:26.417 --> 01:01:27.771
Is there a second?
1238
01:01:27.771 --> 01:01:28.859
I second.
1239
01:01:28.859 --> 01:01:31.480
All in favor say aye.
1240
01:01:31.480 --> 01:01:35.243
Motion passes thank you very much Nancy, take care.
1241
01:01:35.243 --> 01:01:36.851
Thank you and you too.
1242
01:01:36.851 --> 01:01:38.434
Next item Please.
1243
01:01:39.314 --> 01:01:42.444
Consider approving a request from the Creedmoor -Maha
1244
01:01:42.444 --> 01:01:44.712
water supply corporation to amend
1245
01:01:44.712 --> 01:01:45.930
the Texas Water Development Board
1246
01:01:45.930 --> 01:01:48.847
resolution number 18-119 as amended
1247
01:01:50.540 --> 01:01:52.790
by Resolution Number 19-032
1248
01:01:55.882 --> 01:01:59.196
to extend the expiration period for the corporations
1249
01:01:59.196 --> 01:02:01.674
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Commitments,
1250
01:02:01.674 --> 01:02:03.757
Dain Larsen will present.
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01:02:05.891 --> 01:02:08.628 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake Director Jackson
1252
01:02:08.628 --> 01:02:10.932 line:15%
and Director Paul for the record
1253
01:02:10.932 --> 01:02:14.566 line:15%
I'm Dain Larsen the Executive Administrator of Staff
1254
01:02:14.566 --> 01:02:17.521 line:15%
decreed Mooh- Maha water supply Corporation request
1255
01:02:17.521 --> 01:02:19.051 line:15%
to extend a commitment period
1256
01:02:19.051 --> 01:02:23.184 line:15%
for their $9.6 milli on drinking water SRF project
1257
01:02:23.184 --> 01:02:26.038 line:15%
financing is for all phases of a project
1258
01:02:26.038 --> 01:02:28.705 line:15%
upgrade 12 miles of transmission
1259
01:02:30.189 --> 01:02:33.290 line:15%
the corporation closed on 4.6 million of the commitment
1260
01:02:33.290 --> 01:02:36.966 line:15%
in 2019 and request to extend the commitment period
1261
01:02:36.966 --> 01:02:39.185 line:15%
for the final 4.6 million
1262
01:02:39.185 --> 01:02:41.935 line:15%
from October 2020 to October 2021
1263
01:02:43.656 --> 01:02:46.236 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends
1264
01:02:46.236 --> 01:02:48.319 line:15%
approval of their request
1265
01:02:49.435 --> 01:02:51.640 line:15%
and this concludes my presentation
1266
01:02:51.640 --> 01:02:55.473 line:15%
I'm available for any questions that you have.
1267
01:02:56.352 --> 01:03:01.352 line:15%
Questions, comments or motion?
1268
01:03:02.528 --> 01:03:05.490
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the Proposed resolution
1269
01:03:05.490 --> 01:03:07.765
amending Texas Water Development Board resolution
1270
01:03:07.765 --> 01:03:10.598
number 18-119 as amended by 19-032
1271
01:03:12.692 --> 01:03:15.183
to extend the expiration period
1272
01:03:15.183 --> 01:03:18.226
for the Creedmoor- Maha water supply corporations
1273
01:03:18.226 --> 01:03:20.526
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment
1274
01:03:20.526 --> 01:03:23.739
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
1275
01:03:23.739 --> 01:03:25.226
Is there a second?
1276
01:03:25.226 --> 01:03:26.357
I second.
1277
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All in favor say aye.
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01:03:29.234 --> 01:03:32.470
Motion passes, next item please.
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Consider approving a request from The City of Blanco
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01:03:36.410 --> 01:03:39.547
for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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01:03:39.547 --> 01:03:42.815
for construction of a water systems improvement project
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01:03:42.815 --> 01:03:45.623
again Dain Larsen will present.
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01:03:47.050 --> 01:03:50.610
Good morning Chairman Lake, Director Jackson Director paul
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01:03:50.610 --> 01:03:52.020
for the record, I'm Dain Larsen
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01:03:52.020 --> 01:03:53.860
of the Executive Administrator staff
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01:03:54.977 --> 01:03:57.360 line:15%
the City of Blanco is requesting additional funding
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01:03:57.360 --> 01:03:59.870
for its current project to rehabilitate
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01:03:59.870 --> 01:04:01.780
its water treatment plant,
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01:04:01.780 --> 01:04:04.380
including relocating components subject to flooding
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01:04:05.350 --> 01:04:08.330
in October 2019, the lowest bid for the project
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01:04:08.330 --> 01:04:10.570
was approximately 2.5 million
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01:04:10.570 --> 01:04:14.040
over projects funds budgeted for construction
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01:04:14.040 --> 01:04:17.430
original construction budget was approximately $3 million
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01:04:19.950 --> 01:04:23.370
the city would need to have an estimated increase
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01:04:23.370 --> 01:04:28.240
of nine cents to their tax rate would be required by 2026
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01:04:29.260 --> 01:04:31.960
for this financing if there is no growth
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01:04:31.960 --> 01:04:34.150
in the system revenues and no change
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01:04:34.150 --> 01:04:36.310
in the city's total assessed valuation
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01:04:37.620 --> 01:04:40.880
the city has budgeted two years of capitalized interest
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01:04:40.880 --> 01:04:43.400
to allow them to gradually increase rates
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01:04:44.300 --> 01:04:46.710
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
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01:04:46.710 --> 01:04:48.010
of their request
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01:04:49.369 --> 01:04:50.690
my presentation is concluded
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01:04:50.690 --> 01:04:52.543
and I'm available for any questions.
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01:04:57.315 --> 01:05:00.910
Well, there any questions or comments?
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01:05:00.910 --> 01:05:05.270
The City of Blanco has been involved in our asset
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01:05:05.270 --> 01:05:08.060
management program Apollo program for small systems
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01:05:08.060 --> 01:05:11.070
and then very much had its champion
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01:05:11.070 --> 01:05:15.040
under Mayor, Martha Harden, she met
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01:05:17.166 --> 01:05:19.310
with me and with the engineer
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01:05:19.310 --> 01:05:20.819
to kind of kick off that program
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01:05:20.819 --> 01:05:23.250
through her support behind it
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01:05:23.250 --> 01:05:26.610
and then when we went back to do the training
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01:05:26.610 --> 01:05:29.310
with the operators she was there again,
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01:05:29.310 --> 01:05:32.696
just an amazing person with lots of energy,
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01:05:32.696 --> 01:05:35.140
who's been tremendously supportive
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01:05:35.140 --> 01:05:37.084
not only of the lance program,
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01:05:37.084 --> 01:05:40.690
which we know, again, just being able to go out
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01:05:40.690 --> 01:05:43.420
and kind of it's the first step many times
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01:05:43.420 --> 01:05:46.320
it's just for small communities just kind of knowing
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01:05:46.320 --> 01:05:50.236
where their assets or knowing where the lines are
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01:05:50.236 --> 01:05:52.130
and I think one of the things
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01:05:52.130 --> 01:05:55.597
that was an outcome particularly of the Blanco project,
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01:05:55.597 --> 01:06:00.300
was that we were, quite frankly able to kind of prove up
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01:06:00.300 --> 01:06:04.040
that even small communities could utilize
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01:06:04.040 --> 01:06:07.810
the technology that's out there to kind of participate
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01:06:07.810 --> 01:06:10.670
and be an active part of an asset management program
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01:06:10.670 --> 01:06:14.560
so a lot of I think it was due to her leadership
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01:06:14.560 --> 01:06:18.940
and to her energy, I understand from the Blanco county news
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01:06:18.940 --> 01:06:21.508
that she's going to be retiring
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01:06:21.508 --> 01:06:26.110
and that quote, she says I'm remaining an office
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01:06:26.110 --> 01:06:29.530
until April the 17th for oversee completion
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01:06:29.530 --> 01:06:33.120
of the 1819 Blanco audit great work there
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01:06:33.120 --> 01:06:35.240
good to see that audit moving forward
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01:06:35.240 --> 01:06:38.772
and then secondly, to see the TWDB loan approved
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01:06:38.772 --> 01:06:42.120
for the renovation of the city's water project
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01:06:42.120 --> 01:06:44.223
so this has been I think, one of her passions
1338
01:06:44.223 --> 01:06:46.160
she had four objectives,
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01:06:46.160 --> 01:06:50.570
one of which was a safe sidewalks to schools project
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01:06:50.570 --> 01:06:53.260
and also completion of a new wastewater treatment plants
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01:06:53.260 --> 01:06:57.180
so wish you well in your retirement
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01:06:57.180 --> 01:06:59.850
thank you from the bottom of my heart
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01:06:59.850 --> 01:07:02.630
for the participation in the program
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01:07:02.630 --> 01:07:04.550
and for your leadership
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01:07:04.550 --> 01:07:07.450
that has meant all the all the world
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01:07:07.450 --> 01:07:10.160
I think to not only your community,
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01:07:10.160 --> 01:07:11.610
but also you've really kind of
1348
01:07:11.610 --> 01:07:13.520
at the standard for other small communities
1349
01:07:13.520 --> 01:07:17.972
across the State, so appreciate Mayor Harden's efforts
1350
01:07:17.972 --> 01:07:20.607
and also the efforts of the staff
1351
01:07:20.607 --> 01:07:22.083
and putting together this this project
1352
01:07:22.083 --> 01:07:23.723
to be able to move forward.
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01:07:26.349 --> 01:07:28.482
We don't want to hold up our retirement.
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01:07:28.482 --> 01:07:30.732
(laughing)
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01:07:32.820 --> 01:07:34.370
Nicely said Director Jackson,
1356
01:07:34.370 --> 01:07:37.690
we can't we can't do our job without great local leadership
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01:07:40.520 --> 01:07:44.710
to accommodate the mayor's retirement is there a motion.
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01:07:44.710 --> 01:07:45.543
Yes sir, Chairman I move we adopt
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01:07:45.543 --> 01:07:47.904
the Proposed resolution providing
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01:07:47.904 --> 01:07:50.782
the City of Bay town of financing
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01:07:50.782 --> 01:07:53.630
from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
1362
01:07:53.630 --> 01:07:56.410
for construction of a water system improvement project
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01:07:56.410 --> 01:07:59.010
is recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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01:07:59.010 --> 01:08:00.600
Is there a second?
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01:08:00.600 --> 01:08:01.497
I Second.
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01:08:01.497 --> 01:08:02.763
All in favor say aye.
1367
01:08:04.750 --> 01:08:08.369
Motion passes, next item please.
1368
01:08:08.369 --> 01:08:10.029
Consider approving a request
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01:08:10.029 --> 01:08:12.360
from The City of Dripping Springs
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01:08:12.360 --> 01:08:14.570
to amendment Texas Water Development Board
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01:08:14.570 --> 01:08:18.780
resolution number 19-039 to extend
1372
01:08:18.780 --> 01:08:20.130
the expiration period
1373
01:08:20.130 --> 01:08:23.820
for the city's Clean Water State Revolving Fund commitment,
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01:08:23.820 --> 01:08:25.143
Dain Larsen will present.
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01:08:27.083 --> 01:08:29.350 line:15%
Good morning, Chairman Lake,
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01:08:29.350 --> 01:08:30.980 line:15%
Director Jackson, and Director Paul
1377
01:08:30.980 --> 01:08:32.580 line:15%
for the record, I'm Danny Larsen
1378
01:08:32.580 --> 01:08:34.410 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff
1379
01:08:35.600 --> 01:08:37.260 line:15%
the city of Dripping Springs is requesting
1380
01:08:37.260 --> 01:08:39.200 line:15%
to extend the expiration dates
1381
01:08:39.200 --> 01:08:42.753 line:15%
for the first two loan series totaling 19.8 million
1382
01:08:42.753 --> 01:08:46.860 line:15%
more specifically they want to extend the 9.5 million
1383
01:08:46.860 --> 01:08:51.860 line:15%
that expires at the end of April 2020 to April 2021
1384
01:08:52.000 --> 01:08:53.370 line:15%
and the 10.3 million that expires
1385
01:08:53.370 --> 01:08:57.460 line:15%
at the end of April 2021 to April 2022
1386
01:08:59.140 --> 01:09:01.170 line:15%
the city is delayed in completing the final design
1387
01:09:01.170 --> 01:09:03.378 line:15%
for one of the interceptors required for the project
1388
01:09:03.378 --> 01:09:07.800 line:15%
because it's still in negotiations to obtain an easement
1389
01:09:07.800 --> 01:09:10.390 line:15%
the city thinks the requested extension will be adequate
1390
01:09:10.390 --> 01:09:13.570 line:15%
to align the timing of release of project funds
1391
01:09:13.570 --> 01:09:15.969 line:15%
with a need for construction funding
1392
01:09:15.969 --> 01:09:17.800 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends
1393
01:09:17.800 --> 01:09:19.930 line:15%
approval of the city's request
1394
01:09:19.930 --> 01:09:21.547 line:15%
this concludes my presentation
1395
01:09:21.547 --> 01:09:23.493 line:15%
and I'm available for any questions.
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01:09:25.980 --> 01:09:27.730
Questions, comments, or motions
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01:09:30.390 --> 01:09:33.280
Mr. Chairman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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01:09:33.280 --> 01:09:35.440
amending Texas Water Development Board
1399
01:09:35.440 --> 01:09:40.220
resolution number 19-039 to extend the expiration period
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01:09:40.220 --> 01:09:42.190
for The City of Dripping Springs,
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01:09:42.190 --> 01:09:44.100
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Commitment
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01:09:44.100 --> 01:09:47.040
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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01:09:47.040 --> 01:09:48.433
Is there a Second?
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01:09:48.433 --> 01:09:49.760
I Second.
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01:09:49.760 --> 01:09:51.163
All in favor say aye.
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01:09:52.790 --> 01:09:54.270
Motion passes.
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01:09:54.270 --> 01:09:55.793
Next item, please.
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01:09:55.793 --> 01:09:59.870
Consider approving a request from The City of Kerrville
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01:09:59.870 --> 01:10:02.479
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1410
01:10:02.479 --> 01:10:06.830
for construction of a disaster recovery project
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01:10:06.830 --> 01:10:08.923
once again, Dain Larsen will present.
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01:10:11.210 --> 01:10:13.470 line:15%
Thank you, good morning, again for the record
1413
01:10:13.470 --> 01:10:15.320 line:15%
Chairman Lake, Director Jackson
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01:10:15.320 --> 01:10:17.650 line:15%
and Director Paul ,I'm Dain Larsen
1415
01:10:17.650 --> 01:10:20.200 line:15%
of the Executive Administrator staff
1416
01:10:20.200 --> 01:10:23.900 line:15%
in October of 2018 flooding along the Guadalupe River
1417
01:10:23.900 --> 01:10:25.570 line:15%
in the city of Kerrvile damaged
1418
01:10:25.570 --> 01:10:28.305 line:15%
and cause complete failure of two wastewater reuse lines
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01:10:28.305 --> 01:10:31.170 line:15%
and associated steel bridge assembly
1420
01:10:32.250 --> 01:10:34.530 line:15%
floodwaters separated bridge frame sections
1421
01:10:34.530 --> 01:10:38.150 line:15%
from their supporting concrete piers and carried downstream
1422
01:10:39.500 --> 01:10:42.960 line:15%
the City Of Kerrvile received 500,000 in loan forgiveness
1423
01:10:42.960 --> 01:10:47.290 line:15%
funding from the Clean Water SRF under the emergency relief
1424
01:10:47.290 --> 01:10:49.230 line:15%
to remove the debris from the river
1425
01:10:49.230 --> 01:10:52.470 line:15%
and designed replacement of the lines
1426
01:10:52.470 --> 01:10:55.080 line:15%
this request is for additional funding to construct
1427
01:10:55.080 --> 01:10:58.630 line:15%
replacement lines either a fixing them to a much higher
1428
01:10:58.630 --> 01:11:01.270 line:15%
nearby bridge or boring under the river
1429
01:11:01.270 --> 01:11:02.970 line:15%
in the same approximate location
1430
01:11:04.062 --> 01:11:07.260 line:15%
the Executive Administrator recommends approval
1431
01:11:07.260 --> 01:11:08.623 line:15%
of the city's request
1432
01:11:08.623 --> 01:11:11.330 line:15%
and this concludes my presentation
1433
01:11:11.330 --> 01:11:13.917 line:15%
am available for questions.
1434
01:11:13.917 --> 01:11:15.713
Questions or comments?
1435
01:11:16.960 --> 01:11:19.100
Again, I think this is a great example of the Board
1436
01:11:19.100 --> 01:11:24.010
being able to help communities after emergencies
1437
01:11:24.010 --> 01:11:26.720
to kind get back on their feet very quickly
1438
01:11:26.720 --> 01:11:28.860
and I'm very happy that we were able to help them
1439
01:11:28.860 --> 01:11:31.940
with the planning, design and then being able to move
1440
01:11:31.940 --> 01:11:33.550
forward and be a part of the construction
1441
01:11:33.550 --> 01:11:37.103
so thank you so much for your work on this project.
1442
01:11:40.200 --> 01:11:43.670
The status dealt with catastrophic flooding
1443
01:11:43.670 --> 01:11:47.780
in the past years and it's great to utilize our SRS to help
1444
01:11:47.780 --> 01:11:49.830
within emergency or disaster project
1445
01:11:49.830 --> 01:11:51.930
so but I'm excited about the fifth getting up
1446
01:11:51.930 --> 01:11:55.680
and running and addressing some of these issues
1447
01:11:55.680 --> 01:11:57.763
within our own agencies, so.
1448
01:12:00.340 --> 01:12:03.360
Indeed is there a motion?
1449
01:12:03.360 --> 01:12:06.040
Chairman I move we adopt the proposed resolution
1450
01:12:06.040 --> 01:12:08.550
providing The City of Cabell with financing
1451
01:12:08.550 --> 01:12:10.670
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
1452
01:12:10.670 --> 01:12:13.350
for construction of Disaster Recovery project
1453
01:12:13.350 --> 01:12:16.170
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
1454
01:12:16.170 --> 01:12:17.661
Is there a second?
1455
01:12:17.661 --> 01:12:18.737
I second.
1456
01:12:18.737 --> 01:12:20.063
All in favor say aye.
1457
01:12:21.720 --> 01:12:24.923
Motion passes, thank you very much Dain take care.
1458
01:12:26.460 --> 01:12:27.500
You are welcome.
1459
01:12:27.500 --> 01:12:28.853
Next item please.
1460
01:12:30.150 --> 01:12:33.083
The Board will receive comments from the public.
1461
01:12:34.320 --> 01:12:36.100
At this time, Mr. Chairman,
1462
01:12:36.100 --> 01:12:38.430
I do not have any indications
1463
01:12:38.430 --> 01:12:40.790
of persons who wish to address the Board
1464
01:12:40.790 --> 01:12:42.580
however, we might give them a couple of minutes
1465
01:12:42.580 --> 01:12:44.930
since we're dealing in a different environment.
1466
01:12:45.970 --> 01:12:48.240
Fair enough, if a member of the public would like
1467
01:12:48.240 --> 01:12:51.320
to address the Board, and now is the time
1468
01:12:51.320 --> 01:12:53.742
I believe there were instructions
1469
01:12:53.742 --> 01:12:57.670
for either hand raising or chat notification
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01:12:58.921 --> 01:13:02.830
so in a few minutes, or a minute or so
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01:13:02.830 --> 01:13:06.350
to allow folks to
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01:13:09.090 --> 01:13:11.580
make themselves available
1473
01:13:11.580 --> 01:13:12.740
if they so choose
1474
01:13:13.900 --> 01:13:16.900
in the meantime, while we're waiting for any public comment,
1475
01:13:17.830 --> 01:13:20.666
I will thank all of you for accommodating
1476
01:13:20.666 --> 01:13:25.170
the technical challenges of this including
1477
01:13:25.170 --> 01:13:26.960
all the people viewing out there
1478
01:13:26.960 --> 01:13:28.510
this is our first time doing it
1479
01:13:29.940 --> 01:13:31.363
incredible job by the IT team,
1480
01:13:31.363 --> 01:13:33.530
I know you've been hustling hard
1481
01:13:34.420 --> 01:13:37.170
and I also like to apologize
1482
01:13:37.170 --> 01:13:40.164
for the public comment for my dog throughout this meeting
1483
01:13:40.164 --> 01:13:42.380
(laughing)
1484
01:13:42.380 --> 01:13:44.610
He's a very enthusiastic supporter of water
1485
01:13:44.610 --> 01:13:46.543
and wastewater infrastructure in Texas.
1486
01:13:48.460 --> 01:13:49.810
He has a lot of opinions.
1487
01:13:52.650 --> 01:13:56.250
There still no raised hands your Mr. Chairman,
1488
01:13:56.250 --> 01:14:00.900
I think we could no, so I think
1489
01:14:00.900 --> 01:14:04.360
All right, thank you, thank you, Joe.
1490
01:14:04.360 --> 01:14:06.819
That's no formal action on the public comment item,
1491
01:14:06.819 --> 01:14:11.313
the Board will not meet in closed session today.
1492
01:14:13.260 --> 01:14:14.920
There being no further business
1493
01:14:14.920 --> 01:14:17.400
so the Texas Water Development Board,
1494
01:14:17.400 --> 01:14:19.780
this meeting is hereby adjourned,
1495
01:14:19.780 --> 01:14:22.870
the time is now 10:49 a.m.
1496
01:14:22.870 --> 01:14:24.590
Thank you for everybody.
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01:14:24.590 --> 01:14:25.853
Take care and stay safe.
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01:14:26.940 --> 01:14:28.563
Great job see y'all later.