WEBVTT 00:00:03.439 --> 00:00:06.530 The broadcast is now starting. All attendees are in Listen 00:00:06.530 --> 00:00:10.439 Only mode. 00:00:10.439 --> 00:00:13.179 Good morning. This meeting of the Texas Water Development 00:00:13.179 --> 00:00:17.500 Board is hereby called to order. The time is 9:32 a.m. 00:00:17.510 --> 00:00:19.859 For the record, my name is Peter Lake. With me today are 00:00:19.870 --> 00:00:24.550 Kathleen Jackson and Brooke Paup. Mr. Harden, first 00:00:24.940 --> 00:00:27.460 item please with a drum roll. 00:00:27.484 --> 00:00:29.870 Mr Chairman, the 00:00:29.879 --> 00:00:33.240 first item on the agenda is considered approving applications 00:00:33.240 --> 00:00:36.950 for Landau County and the city of Harlingen and authorizing 00:00:36.950 --> 00:00:39.719 the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute 00:00:39.719 --> 00:00:42.700 contracts for grant funding in an amount not to exceed 00:00:42.710 --> 00:00:47.770 $1,365,368 from the flood infrastructure 00:00:47.770 --> 00:00:52.179 fund for Federal grant award matching funds. Kathy 00:00:52.179 --> 00:00:55.049 Hopkins is here to present to the Board on this item. 00:00:57.640 --> 00:01:02.759 Morning, everybody. Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director 00:01:02.759 --> 00:01:05.489 Jackson, Director Paup. For the record, I am Kathy 00:01:05.489 --> 00:01:08.760 Hopkins of the Executive Administrator staff. Landau 00:01:08.760 --> 00:01:12.060 County and the City of Harlingen applied for flood 00:01:12.640 --> 00:01:15.549 financial, Hold on, I'm used to saying flood all the 00:01:15.549 --> 00:01:18.569 time, applying for financial assistance from the flood 00:01:18.569 --> 00:01:22.430 infrastructure ,fund under Category three, seeking assistance 00:01:22.439 --> 00:01:25.099 with meeting the local match requirement of the federal 00:01:25.099 --> 00:01:28.250 grant program. This category of funding was designated 00:01:28.250 --> 00:01:31.840 to leverage federal funding by assisting with the 00:01:31.840 --> 00:01:35.209 required local match. These communities have been selected 00:01:35.219 --> 00:01:38.969 by the Texas Division of Emergency Management 00:01:39.540 --> 00:01:42.900 and FEMA for federal funding in the 00:01:42.900 --> 00:01:49.290 amount of $1,258,783 under the Hazard Mitigation 00:01:49.290 --> 00:01:52.409 Grant program. The Hazard Medication Grant program 00:01:52.409 --> 00:01:56.500 can provide up to 75% federal funding, with the remaining 00:01:56.500 --> 00:01:59.840 of the project costs covered by the local match. Through 00:01:59.840 --> 00:02:03.140 the Flood Infrastructure Fund, the Texas Water 00:02:03.140 --> 00:02:06.219 Development Board staff recommends that the Board approves 00:02:06.219 --> 00:02:12.870 $1,365,368 of matching fund in the form of grants to 00:02:12.870 --> 00:02:15.780 these communities. This concludes my presentation, 00:02:15.780 --> 00:02:18.099 and I'm available to answer any questions you might 00:02:18.099 --> 00:02:21.840 have. 00:02:21.840 --> 00:02:25.541 Thank you, Kathy. Questions or comments? 00:02:25.565 --> 00:02:27.960 Just exciting. 00:02:27.960 --> 00:02:31.830 This is our very 1st FIF project to move forward, and 00:02:31.830 --> 00:02:35.090 of course what we heard through the statewide flood 00:02:35.090 --> 00:02:37.580 assessment, and then also as we traveled around the 00:02:37.580 --> 00:02:40.530 state and listened to folks and put together the 00:02:40.530 --> 00:02:44.039 criteria for the FIF was that so often communities 00:02:44.050 --> 00:02:47.030 you know, had federal funding, but they couldn't afford 00:02:47.030 --> 00:02:50.960 the local match. So it's great to see these first two 00:02:50.960 --> 00:02:54.509 projects move forward and just appreciate the work 00:02:54.520 --> 00:02:58.539 of Kathy and her team, who, you know, for so many years 00:02:58.539 --> 00:03:02.000 have worked so hard and help communities through 00:03:02.000 --> 00:03:04.520 the federal program with with the flood. So to be able 00:03:04.520 --> 00:03:07.180 to kind of come on top and and do this and get 00:03:07.180 --> 00:03:10.030 these projects moving forward, it's just amazing 00:03:10.030 --> 00:03:13.460 And it's exciting. And it's just a great day for the 00:03:13.460 --> 00:03:14.153 Board. 00:03:14.177 --> 00:03:19.629 No, I echo KJ's sentiments. It's a huge 00:03:19.629 --> 00:03:22.599 day for the Board and we're wearing Flood Blue to celebrate 00:03:22.599 --> 00:03:27.090 our 1st FIF commitments. It's we're just ecstatic 00:03:27.090 --> 00:03:29.729 right now, and it's even more exciting that such a 00:03:29.729 --> 00:03:33.409 small amount of grant money will unlock so much federal 00:03:33.419 --> 00:03:37.210 funding. You know, Texans pay a lot of money to the 00:03:37.210 --> 00:03:40.069 federal government, so getting a return on that investment 00:03:40.069 --> 00:03:44.340 is very important. So thank you, Kathy, for this. 00:03:44.340 --> 00:03:47.379 Absolutely. We've got, this is the first of several 00:03:47.379 --> 00:03:52.759 FIF items, and it is an incredible milestone. A big 00:03:52.759 --> 00:03:56.729 smile on Kathy's face, it's well, well earned. And this 00:03:56.729 --> 00:03:59.639 has been years in the work, like Miss Jackson 00:03:59.639 --> 00:04:04.060 said, starting with state flood assessment, and thousands 00:04:04.060 --> 00:04:09.849 of hours of work from our staff. That, and this is 00:04:09.849 --> 00:04:14.580 an extraordinary milestone. And it is. But by 00:04:14.580 --> 00:04:17.970 no means the end of the road. It's very much the end 00:04:17.970 --> 00:04:20.949 of the beginning of the process. But is this program 00:04:21.339 --> 00:04:23.819 continues to grow and evolve, and especially as it 00:04:23.819 --> 00:04:28.170 fits into the other pillars of our flood program, 00:04:28.170 --> 00:04:31.730 the mapping and the planning. This will, 00:04:31.740 --> 00:04:34.899 the FIF will continue to integrate with the other 00:04:34.899 --> 00:04:40.370 two pillars of mapping and planning. And it will 00:04:40.740 --> 00:04:43.769 continue to deliver extraordinary results for Texans. 00:04:43.779 --> 00:04:48.600 This has gone from, in a very short amount of 00:04:48.600 --> 00:04:52.360 time, from not a dead standstill, but pretty close, 00:04:52.360 --> 00:04:56.129 to a comprehensive program that, as far as I know, 00:04:56.129 --> 00:04:58.629 is unmatched anywhere in the world. And that's due 00:04:58.629 --> 00:05:01.449 to the incredible work of our staff, Kathy, our team, 00:05:02.040 --> 00:05:05.709 the vision of the Legislature and the Governor, to pull 00:05:05.709 --> 00:05:08.879 all this together. It really is an incredible, incredible 00:05:08.879 --> 00:05:12.519 program, and everybody is thrilled to get it kicked 00:05:12.519 --> 00:05:15.050 off. So thank you so much, Kathy, for everything you've 00:05:15.050 --> 00:05:18.939 done in your team. 00:05:18.939 --> 00:05:19.892 Is there a motion? 00:05:19.916 --> 00:05:23.550 Chairman, I move we approve the applications 00:05:23.550 --> 00:05:26.449 for Landau County and the city of Harlingen and to 00:05:26.449 --> 00:05:28.990 authorize the Executive Administrator to negotiate 00:05:28.990 --> 00:05:32.410 and execute contracts for grant funding from the Flood 00:05:32.420 --> 00:05:35.819 Infrastructure Fund to provide matching funds for federal 00:05:35.819 --> 00:05:39.370 grant awards, as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:05:39.839 --> 00:05:40.747 Is there a second? 00:05:40.771 --> 00:05:41.978 I second. 00:05:42.002 --> 00:05:45.550 All in favor say Aye. 00:05:46.240 --> 00:05:48.933 Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:05:48.957 --> 00:05:51.050 Mr. Chairman. The next 00:05:51.050 --> 00:05:55.089 item on the agenda is approved by resolution a request 00:05:55.089 --> 00:06:00.220 from the city of Weslaco for $3,002,708 in financial 00:06:00.220 --> 00:06:04.949 assistance, consisting of $1,051,000 and financing in 00:06:04.949 --> 00:06:11.029 $1,951,708 in grant funds from the Flood Infrastructure 00:06:11.029 --> 00:06:14.269 Fund for a Federal Grant Award matching funds project. 00:06:14.939 --> 00:06:17.850 Kathy Hopkins will again present to the Board on this item. 00:06:29.740 --> 00:06:35.639 Can't hear you, Kathy. 00:06:35.639 --> 00:06:39.839 Okay. Sorry about that. We'll try again. Good morning. 00:06:39.850 --> 00:06:42.399 Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:06:42.399 --> 00:06:45.290 Paup. For the record, I am Kathy Hopkins of the Executive 00:06:45.290 --> 00:06:48.360 Administrator staff. The City of Weslaco applied 00:06:48.360 --> 00:06:50.839 for financial assistance from the Flood Infrastructure 00:06:50.839 --> 00:06:54.209 Fund under Category 3, seeking assistance with meeting 00:06:54.209 --> 00:06:56.870 the local match requirement of the federal grant program. 00:06:57.339 --> 00:07:00.540 This category of funding was designated to leverage 00:07:00.550 --> 00:07:03.290 federal funds by assisting with the required local 00:07:03.290 --> 00:07:07.470 match. The city has been selected by the Texas Division 00:07:07.470 --> 00:07:10.730 of Emergency Management, FEMA for federal funding in 00:07:10.730 --> 00:07:17.160 the amount of $1,300,000 under the Hazard Mitigation 00:07:17.160 --> 00:07:21.149 Grant program, to design and construct drainage 00:07:21.149 --> 00:07:23.810 improvements within the city. The Hazard Mitigation 00:07:23.810 --> 00:07:28.160 Program provides up to 75% federal match with the remaining 00:07:28.160 --> 00:07:32.720 of the project costs covered by the local match. Through 00:07:32.720 --> 00:07:35.920 the Flood Infrastructure Fund, the TWDB staff recommends 00:07:35.920 --> 00:07:42.279 the Board approves $3,002,708 00:07:42.279 --> 00:07:47.000 in financial assistance, consisting of $1,051,000 in financing 00:07:47.009 --> 00:07:54.829 and $1,951,708 in grants to assist 00:07:54.829 --> 00:07:57.709 the city in meeting the local match requirement. This 00:07:57.709 --> 00:08:00.459 concludes my presentation, and I'm available to answer 00:08:00.459 --> 00:08:03.839 any questions you might have. 00:08:03.839 --> 00:08:06.008 Thank you, Kathy. Questions, comments? 00:08:06.032 --> 00:08:08.230 Or a motion. 00:08:08.230 --> 00:08:11.149 I just kind of point out the fact that this is 00:08:11.160 --> 00:08:15.050 kind of a, somewhat of a traditional flood mitigation 00:08:15.050 --> 00:08:17.930 project in that it provides detention because we know 00:08:17.930 --> 00:08:20.569 oftentimes, if we could just kind of hold it until 00:08:20.569 --> 00:08:23.439 the system can accommodate it, that in turn will help 00:08:23.439 --> 00:08:26.839 to mitigate flood. And so it's kind of a classic 00:08:26.839 --> 00:08:30.689 project that's being kind of moved forward. And 00:08:30.699 --> 00:08:34.139 maybe not so much a traditional way because we're having 00:08:34.139 --> 00:08:37.460 the flood project being funded by the federal 00:08:37.460 --> 00:08:40.750 source and then also kind of like that 1-2 punch because 00:08:40.750 --> 00:08:44.220 they're getting a partial grant and then partial 0% 00:08:44.230 --> 00:08:47.700 interest financing. So you know a great example of 00:08:47.700 --> 00:08:51.490 how the FIF can come in and help a community to be 00:08:51.490 --> 00:08:54.970 able to afford a flood infrastructure project. And 00:08:54.970 --> 00:08:57.120 of course, we know moving forward it's important to 00:08:57.120 --> 00:09:00.450 have a mix of both the structural and the non-structural, 00:09:00.450 --> 00:09:04.559 So it's good to see the City of Weslaco taking 00:09:04.559 --> 00:09:06.779 these actions, moving forward through local leadership, 00:09:06.779 --> 00:09:08.789 and then using the resource is of the FIF and the 00:09:08.789 --> 00:09:11.639 Board. 00:09:11.639 --> 00:09:15.100 No, Absolutely. This is a great package for Weslaco. 00:09:15.100 --> 00:09:18.230 We have loan. We have grant. Weslaco is kicking 00:09:18.230 --> 00:09:21.429 in money and in kind contribution. And we also have 00:09:21.429 --> 00:09:24.779 TDEM in the mix. I mean, this is exactly what these 00:09:24.779 --> 00:09:29.139 programs are for. So well done, Kathy. 00:09:29.139 --> 00:09:31.259 Indeed. Is there a motion? 00:09:31.283 --> 00:09:33.440 Mr. Chairman, I move we 00:09:33.450 --> 00:09:37.419 approve the proposed resolution for the city of Weslaco 00:09:37.429 --> 00:09:40.470 for both financing and grant funds from the Flood Infrastructure 00:09:40.470 --> 00:09:43.370 Fund to provide matching funds for a federal grant 00:09:43.370 --> 00:09:46.360 award as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:09:46.840 --> 00:09:48.081 Is there a second? 00:09:48.105 --> 00:09:49.137 I second. 00:09:49.161 --> 00:09:50.870 All in favor, say Aye. 00:09:51.340 --> 00:09:55.215 Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:09:55.239 --> 00:09:57.950 Chairman. Next 00:09:57.950 --> 00:10:01.029 item is approve by resolution a request from the 00:10:01.029 --> 00:10:06.759 City of Marble Falls for $895,208 in financial assistance, 00:10:07.139 --> 00:10:13.970 consisting of $233,000 in financing and $662,208 in 00:10:13.970 --> 00:10:17.659 grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for a Federal 00:10:17.659 --> 00:10:21.409 Grant award matching funds projects. Kathy Hopkins 00:10:21.409 --> 00:10:23.434 will present to the Board on this item. 00:10:23.458 --> 00:10:26.759 Good morning again. 00:10:26.769 --> 00:10:29.700 Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:10:29.700 --> 00:10:32.440 Paup. For the record, I'm Kathy Hopkins of the Executive 00:10:32.440 --> 00:10:35.169 Administrator staff. The city of Marble Falls has 00:10:35.169 --> 00:10:38.490 applied for financial assistance from the Flood Infrastructure 00:10:38.490 --> 00:10:41.889 fund under Category 3, seeking assistance with meeting 00:10:41.889 --> 00:10:44.549 the local match requirement of the federal grant program. 00:10:45.039 --> 00:10:47.809 This category of funding was designated to leverage 00:10:47.809 --> 00:10:51.250 federal funds by assisting with the required local 00:10:51.250 --> 00:10:56.259 match. The city has been selected by the Texas 00:10:56.259 --> 00:10:59.139 Division of Emergency Management and FEMA for federal 00:10:59.139 --> 00:11:05.279 funding in the amount of $2,684,623 under the Hazard 00:11:05.279 --> 00:11:08.919 Mitigation Grant program to design and construct 00:11:08.919 --> 00:11:12.600 an elevated bridge at a major service road within 00:11:12.600 --> 00:11:15.710 the city. Hazard Mitigation Grant program can provide 00:11:15.710 --> 00:11:18.960 up to 75% federal funding, with the remaining of the 00:11:18.960 --> 00:11:21.789 project costs covered by the local match. Through the 00:11:21.789 --> 00:11:25.909 Flood Infrastructure Fund, the TWDB staff recommends 00:11:25.909 --> 00:11:31.639 the Board approved $895,208 in financial assistance, 00:11:31.639 --> 00:11:38.000 consisting of $233,000 in financing 00:11:38.009 --> 00:11:43.000 and $662,208 in grants to assist the city in meeting 00:11:43.000 --> 00:11:46.200 the local match requirement. This concludes my presentation 00:11:46.200 --> 00:11:48.409 and I'm available to answer any questions you might 00:11:48.409 --> 00:11:51.940 have. 00:11:51.940 --> 00:11:54.279 Thank you, Kathy. Questions, comments? 00:11:54.303 --> 00:11:56.330 Kathy mentioned 00:11:56.330 --> 00:11:59.340 that, you know, the project is to construct a two-way 00:11:59.340 --> 00:12:02.649 bridge and a part of what moving forward we know is 00:12:02.649 --> 00:12:06.710 so important. It's that these conveyances and these 00:12:06.710 --> 00:12:09.860 projects to be resilient and that they also provide 00:12:09.870 --> 00:12:13.110 for what might be anticipated in the future. And 00:12:13.110 --> 00:12:15.929 in this particular case, it's designed to convey 00:12:15.929 --> 00:12:19.350 the peak flow from a 50-year storm event. And, you 00:12:19.350 --> 00:12:22.029 know, the outcome will be that it provides 00:12:22.029 --> 00:12:26.669 the residents of Marble Falls with improved emergency 00:12:26.679 --> 00:12:30.580 service access. So again, another example of how the 00:12:30.580 --> 00:12:34.519 FIF, working with the local community, the Board, 00:12:34.519 --> 00:12:38.860 and federal resources, through TDEM, is able 00:12:38.860 --> 00:12:42.169 to help communities to move forward with very important 00:12:42.169 --> 00:12:45.740 projects that help to make them resilient to flood 00:12:45.740 --> 00:12:49.139 and mitigate flood for the future. 00:12:49.139 --> 00:12:49.866 Well said. 00:12:49.890 --> 00:12:52.549 Yess Cathy, it's a special day when we have 00:12:52.549 --> 00:12:54.970 a project that helps our first responders do their 00:12:54.970 --> 00:12:58.340 job more safely and efficiently. I think COVID has 00:12:58.340 --> 00:13:00.980 really brought to light how much we depend on them. 00:13:00.980 --> 00:13:04.279 So any dollars we can do to take some stress off them 00:13:04.279 --> 00:13:09.139 is easy. Thank you. 00:13:09.139 --> 00:13:11.782 Well put. Is there a motion? 00:13:11.806 --> 00:13:14.259 Chairman, I move we approve 00:13:14.259 --> 00:13:16.929 the proposed resolution for the City of Marble Falls 00:13:16.940 --> 00:13:20.480 for both financing and grant funds from the Flood Infrastructure 00:13:20.480 --> 00:13:23.299 Fund to provide matching funds for a federal grant 00:13:23.299 --> 00:13:26.149 award as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:13:26.840 --> 00:13:27.673 Is there a second? 00:13:27.697 --> 00:13:29.002 I second 00:13:29.026 --> 00:13:30.809 All in favor, say yes. 00:13:30.820 --> 00:13:31.779 Say aye, sorry. 00:13:31.803 --> 00:13:33.812 Yes. 00:13:33.836 --> 00:13:34.617 Yes. 00:13:34.641 --> 00:13:37.956 Motion passes. Next item, please. 00:13:37.980 --> 00:13:41.120 Chairman, the next 00:13:41.120 --> 00:13:44.419 item on the agenda is considered approving selected 00:13:44.419 --> 00:13:47.649 applications by authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:13:48.139 --> 00:13:51.120 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:13:51.129 --> 00:13:57.350 in an amount not to exceed $1,185,079 from the Flood Infrastructure 00:13:57.350 --> 00:14:00.450 Fund for flood early warning system related projects. 00:14:01.440 --> 00:14:03.889 Kathy Hopkins will present to the Board on this item. 00:14:06.039 --> 00:14:14.539 Sorry. 00:14:14.539 --> 00:14:18.480 I'm sorry about that. My cat made a present. Who decided 00:14:18.480 --> 00:14:22.049 to join. Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director 00:14:22.049 --> 00:14:24.539 Jackson, Director Paup. For the record, I am Kathy 00:14:24.539 --> 00:14:28.129 Hopkins of the Executive Administrator staff. Bee County, 00:14:28.129 --> 00:14:31.149 DeWitt County Drainage District Number One, San Jacinto 00:14:31.149 --> 00:14:34.519 River Authority, Uvalde County, and Nueces County 00:14:34.519 --> 00:14:37.159 Drainage and Conservation District Number 2 applied 00:14:37.159 --> 00:14:39.820 for financial assistance from the Flood Infrastructure 00:14:39.820 --> 00:14:42.870 Fund under Category 4, seeking funding assistance 00:14:43.340 --> 00:14:46.720 for flood early warning system projects. This category 00:14:46.720 --> 00:14:49.740 of funding was designated for projects that can be 00:14:49.740 --> 00:14:52.779 implemented quickly and are understood to be immediately 00:14:52.779 --> 00:14:56.259 effective in protecting life and property. These proposed 00:14:56.259 --> 00:14:59.809 projects consists of the installation of warning station, 00:14:59.820 --> 00:15:04.240 rain and stream gauges, monitoring cameras, alert software, 00:15:04.250 --> 00:15:07.740 and a communication tower. The TWDB recommends 00:15:07.740 --> 00:15:11.000 that the Board approved grant funding to assist the 00:15:11.000 --> 00:15:14.620 entities in implementing these projects from 00:15:14.620 --> 00:15:18.070 the Flood Infrastructure Fund. This concludes my presentation 00:15:18.070 --> 00:15:20.250 and I'm available to answer any questions you might 00:15:20.250 --> 00:15:20.758 have. 00:15:20.782 --> 00:15:24.960 Thank you, Kathy. Questions or comments? 00:15:26.139 --> 00:15:27.491 Again, when we 00:15:27.503 --> 00:15:29.139 traveled around Texas, we heard from folks 00:15:29.139 --> 00:15:33.399 that it was also important to be able to have projects 00:15:33.399 --> 00:15:36.740 that could be implemented quickly and protect property 00:15:36.740 --> 00:15:39.789 and human life and certainly early warning systems 00:15:39.789 --> 00:15:44.049 and stream gauges and those things that provide 00:15:44.039 --> 00:15:46.909 you know, better data, better information, better communication 00:15:46.909 --> 00:15:50.779 so that, you know, folks can get out of harm's way. 00:15:50.789 --> 00:15:53.700 The other thing that's kind of required within, and 00:15:53.700 --> 00:15:57.509 a stipulation of the Board is that, you know, for 00:15:57.509 --> 00:16:00.429 projects that, you know, fall within this category, as 00:16:00.440 --> 00:16:04.090 others, that there is a level of cooperation among 00:16:04.100 --> 00:16:08.659 all the eligible political subdivisions that 00:16:08.639 --> 00:16:11.679 would be substantially affected by this project. And 00:16:11.679 --> 00:16:15.039 so, you know, this has been, I think in in these particular 00:16:15.039 --> 00:16:18.080 cases, and those that we will talk about, you know, 00:16:18.080 --> 00:16:21.629 at later Board meetings, the result of collaborative 00:16:21.629 --> 00:16:24.309 effort and cooperation amongst all the entities that 00:16:24.309 --> 00:16:27.250 will move forward with these projects. So again, it's 00:16:27.259 --> 00:16:29.470 it's a different way of doing things. It's a 00:16:29.470 --> 00:16:32.539 different approach, its an eye on the future. And it's 00:16:32.539 --> 00:16:35.580 a collaborative effort. So great to see this project 00:16:35.580 --> 00:16:38.370 moving forward. Kathy, just thank you and your group 00:16:38.370 --> 00:16:41.580 for all the hard work that y'all are doing to 00:16:41.590 --> 00:16:45.389 get these very important projects off and running and 00:16:45.389 --> 00:16:48.610 kickstarted, and we just look forward for more to 00:16:48.610 --> 00:16:51.440 come. 00:16:51.440 --> 00:16:54.179 I think this funding category says it all, measures 00:16:54.179 --> 00:16:57.950 immediately protecting life and property. I think I've 00:16:57.960 --> 00:17:00.600 shared with Kathy and probably the Board that my best 00:17:00.600 --> 00:17:03.409 friend barely escaped with her life and her children 00:17:03.419 --> 00:17:05.890 during the Onion Creek Flood. She had to put her son 00:17:05.890 --> 00:17:08.589 on her shoulder and they had to run out as fast as 00:17:08.589 --> 00:17:11.680 they could, because the creek came in so fast because 00:17:11.690 --> 00:17:15.869 the early warning system failed. So, measures like 00:17:15.869 --> 00:17:18.509 this, any money that we can get out to the communities, 00:17:18.509 --> 00:17:21.130 will immediately protect this residents. So this is 00:17:21.130 --> 00:17:24.069 a really personal one to me, so I'm very, very happy 00:17:24.069 --> 00:17:26.240 to see it. 00:17:26.240 --> 00:17:28.910 Yeah, absolutely. Is there a motion? 00:17:28.934 --> 00:17:31.890 Mr. Chairman, I move 00:17:31.890 --> 00:17:35.269 we approve the applications for Bee County, DeWitt County 00:17:35.269 --> 00:17:38.930 Drainage District Number One, San Jacinto River Authority. 00:17:38.940 --> 00:17:42.299 Uvalde County, and Nueces County Drainage and Conservation 00:17:42.309 --> 00:17:45.980 District Number 2, and authorize the Executive Administrator 00:17:45.980 --> 00:17:49.160 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:17:49.160 --> 00:17:51.970 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for Flood Early 00:17:51.970 --> 00:17:54.779 warning system projects, as recommended by our Executive 00:17:54.779 --> 00:17:55.520 Administrator. 00:17:55.544 --> 00:17:57.242 Is there a second? 00:17:57.266 --> 00:17:58.692 I second. 00:17:58.716 --> 00:17:59.930 All in favor, 00:17:59.930 --> 00:18:05.720 say aye. Motion passes. Thank you, Kathy. Well done. 00:18:05.730 --> 00:18:09.904 Appreciate all the hard work. Next item, please. 00:18:09.928 --> 00:18:11.430 Mister Chairman, 00:18:11.430 --> 00:18:14.029 the next item is consider authorizing the Executive 00:18:14.029 --> 00:18:17.519 Administrator to execute contract amendments, increasing 00:18:17.519 --> 00:18:20.970 contract totals in amounts not 00:18:20.970 --> 00:18:31.130 to exceed $4,673,731 for AECOM and $4,916,528 for 00:18:31.130 --> 00:18:35.009 Half Associates using the Floodplain Management Account 00:18:35.019 --> 00:18:39.430 and federal funds. And Saul Nuccatelli is here to present 00:18:39.430 --> 00:18:43.240 to the Board on the item. 00:18:43.240 --> 00:18:44.661 Good Morning, Chairman 00:18:44.673 --> 00:18:45.970 Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:18:45.980 --> 00:18:48.259 For the record, I'm Saul Nuccitelli of the Executive 00:18:48.259 --> 00:18:52.089 Administrator's staff. The item before you today requests 00:18:52.089 --> 00:18:55.009 authorization to amend existing contracts under the 00:18:55.019 --> 00:18:58.500 Cooperating Technical Partners Program. Since joining 00:18:58.500 --> 00:19:01.180 the program in 2000, the Water Development Board has 00:19:01.180 --> 00:19:03.940 worked collaboratively through this program with local 00:19:03.940 --> 00:19:07.490 communities and the Federal Emergency Management Agency 00:19:07.490 --> 00:19:10.430 to reduce flood losses and protect life and property 00:19:10.430 --> 00:19:13.819 from the risk of future flood damage by creating and 00:19:13.819 --> 00:19:16.140 maintaining up-to-date flood hazard maps and related 00:19:16.140 --> 00:19:21.529 information. In January 2018, following a competitive 00:19:21.529 --> 00:19:24.529 selection process, staff negotiated and executed contracts 00:19:24.529 --> 00:19:28.039 with two firms. Half associates and AECOM which have 00:19:28.039 --> 00:19:30.990 completed several base-level engineering and detailed 00:19:30.990 --> 00:19:34.509 mapping activities across the state. So if approved 00:19:34.509 --> 00:19:37.339 this item would authorize an increase in the contract 00:19:37.339 --> 00:19:40.750 amounts using funds available from both the Floodplain 00:19:40.750 --> 00:19:43.880 Management Account and the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency 00:19:43.880 --> 00:19:47.539 Fund, and then also federal funding to enable additional 00:19:47.539 --> 00:19:50.259 activities. And this would include base-level engineering 00:19:50.269 --> 00:19:54.430 within the scope of those existing contracts. Utilizing 00:19:54.430 --> 00:19:57.700 the two firms under contract now will allow us to continue 00:19:57.700 --> 00:20:00.670 our work in producing base level engineering statewide 00:20:01.039 --> 00:20:05.190 with the goal of having full coverage by 2024. This 00:20:05.190 --> 00:20:08.009 is our last planned adjustment to these existing contracts 00:20:08.019 --> 00:20:11.109 and future flood risk mapping work will be performed 00:20:11.109 --> 00:20:13.430 via new contracts that will go through an RFQ 00:20:13.430 --> 00:20:16.170 process that's under development right now. The 00:20:16.170 --> 00:20:18.099 Executive Administrator recommends approval of this 00:20:18.099 --> 00:20:20.710 item, and this concludes my presentation. Happy to 00:20:20.710 --> 00:20:23.640 answer any questions you may have. 00:20:23.640 --> 00:20:27.440 Thank you, Saul. Questions, comments? 00:20:27.440 --> 00:20:30.640 Well, so important moving forward with the base level 00:20:30.640 --> 00:20:33.920 engineering. And of course, you know, this is something 00:20:33.920 --> 00:20:36.329 again that we heard across the state was that, you 00:20:36.329 --> 00:20:39.470 know, some communities didn't even have any flood map 00:20:40.140 --> 00:20:44.799 and those that did were tremendously outdated. 00:20:44.809 --> 00:20:47.750 Either because technology over the years had changed, 00:20:47.750 --> 00:20:51.059 there was better ways of getting better elevation data, 00:20:51.640 --> 00:20:55.150 or the fact that development had occurred. So I think 00:20:55.150 --> 00:20:58.230 we know that to be successful both for our planning 00:20:58.230 --> 00:21:02.769 process and to be able to provide information for community 00:21:02.769 --> 00:21:06.529 leadership so that they can evaluate the risk and determine 00:21:06.529 --> 00:21:08.500 what level of risk they want to mitigate to. It's 00:21:08.500 --> 00:21:12.140 so important that we have this daily information and 00:21:12.140 --> 00:21:14.990 that we have it across the state and that we continue 00:21:14.990 --> 00:21:17.490 to update it, that it's kind of an evergreen process. 00:21:17.500 --> 00:21:21.519 So appreciate the work on this contract. Appreciate 00:21:21.529 --> 00:21:25.069 the collaborative effort and the engagement of all 00:21:25.069 --> 00:21:28.140 of the partners. And I think the special effort that 00:21:28.140 --> 00:21:31.519 your staff has kind of brought to this in your review 00:21:31.519 --> 00:21:35.019 and your innovative ways, I think, of moving forward 00:21:35.019 --> 00:21:38.259 and making sure that we can get the most for every 00:21:38.259 --> 00:21:41.190 dollar that the state invests. And certainly that's 00:21:41.190 --> 00:21:44.529 the case here. I mean, we invest, you know, a relatively 00:21:44.529 --> 00:21:48.930 small amount and we, through our collaboration, we're 00:21:48.930 --> 00:21:52.069 able to kind of garner the resources of so many others, 00:21:52.069 --> 00:21:55.809 so so important again that we have the data because, 00:21:55.809 --> 00:21:58.150 Peter, I got to say it. The better the data, the better 00:21:58.150 --> 00:22:00.359 the science, the better the science, the better the 00:22:00.359 --> 00:22:01.670 policy. Thank you 00:22:01.694 --> 00:22:06.157 Well put, Miss Jackson. 00:22:06.181 --> 00:22:09.390 I quote Director Jackson constantly 00:22:09.390 --> 00:22:12.839 in my speeches with that. I mean, it's really just 00:22:12.849 --> 00:22:16.579 the best and the truest. You know, high quality 00:22:16.579 --> 00:22:20.150 data is the backbone of what we do at the Board and 00:22:20.160 --> 00:22:22.549 Half and AECOM have been great partners in helping 00:22:22.549 --> 00:22:25.509 us develop these BLEs that are going to be so important 00:22:25.509 --> 00:22:29.009 moving forward with flood mitigation. So thanks, Saul, 00:22:29.009 --> 00:22:32.480 for bringing this to the Board. And we're happy to the 00:22:32.490 --> 00:22:33.137 have 'em. 00:22:33.161 --> 00:22:36.490 Absolutely. Of our three pillars of mapping, 00:22:36.490 --> 00:22:40.190 planning, mitigation, this is dead on the first pillar. 00:22:40.190 --> 00:22:44.349 Mapping, good mapping is what it's all built on. This 00:22:44.359 --> 00:22:46.769 will feed our stakeholders who are building the 00:22:46.769 --> 00:22:51.349 state flood plan, which will then guide future flood 00:22:51.349 --> 00:22:55.430 infrastructure funding. All part of this comprehensive 00:22:55.430 --> 00:22:57.673 program. Is there a motion? 00:22:57.697 --> 00:23:00.250 Chairman, I move we authorize 00:23:00.250 --> 00:23:03.269 the Executive Administrator to execute contract amendments 00:23:03.279 --> 00:23:06.890 increasing contractual not to exceed amounts to 00:23:06.890 --> 00:23:16.930 $4,673,731 for AECOM and $4,916,528 for Half Associates 00:23:16.940 --> 00:23:20.710 using the flood plain management account and federal 00:23:20.710 --> 00:23:23.619 funds as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:23:24.140 --> 00:23:25.094 Is there a second? 00:23:25.118 --> 00:23:26.276 I second. 00:23:26.300 --> 00:23:27.950 All in favor, say Aye. 00:23:28.440 --> 00:23:33.549 Motion passes. Next item, please, Mr. Harden. 00:23:34.140 --> 00:23:37.099 Mr Chairman, The next item is consider authorizing 00:23:37.210 --> 00:23:41.019 Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute the 00:23:41.019 --> 00:23:44.440 contract in a total amount not to exceed $400,000 00:23:44.450 --> 00:23:47.720 from the floodplain management account within the Texas 00:23:47.730 --> 00:23:50.470 Infrastructure Resiliency Fund to calibrate computer 00:23:50.470 --> 00:23:54.299 models to improve national weather service flood forecasting 00:23:54.299 --> 00:23:57.599 in Texas. And we have Dr Mark Wentzel here today to 00:23:57.599 --> 00:24:01.140 present to the Board on this item. 00:24:01.140 --> 00:24:03.299 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:24:03.299 --> 00:24:05.859 Paup. For the record, I am Dr. Mark Wentzel, speaking 00:24:05.859 --> 00:24:09.029 on behalf of the Executive Administrator. The National 00:24:09.029 --> 00:24:11.430 Weather Service provides flood warning and forecasting 00:24:11.430 --> 00:24:14.460 across the state of Texas based on hydrologic models. 00:24:14.940 --> 00:24:17.309 Those models were developed and calibrated to provide 00:24:17.309 --> 00:24:21.160 accurate forecasts at specific locations. In the last 00:24:21.160 --> 00:24:23.640 decade, local stakeholders have requested flood warning 00:24:23.640 --> 00:24:25.829 and forecasting and additional locations that were 00:24:25.829 --> 00:24:29.400 not included in the original model calibrations. Though 00:24:29.400 --> 00:24:31.509 aware of the need for this work, the National Weather 00:24:31.509 --> 00:24:33.660 Service does not have the resources to carry out 00:24:33.670 --> 00:24:37.130 all of the additional calibrations in order to better 00:24:37.130 --> 00:24:39.509 prepare for flooding disasters, and in keeping with 00:24:39.509 --> 00:24:44.170 the objectives of Texas Water Code 16.453, 00:24:45.039 --> 00:24:47.359 the Texas Water Development Board has funded a qualified 00:24:47.359 --> 00:24:49.779 contractor in cooperation with the National Weather 00:24:49.779 --> 00:24:52.259 Service to complete flood model calibrations during 00:24:52.259 --> 00:24:57.140 both the 2016-17 and 2018-19 biennium. Those efforts 00:24:57.140 --> 00:25:00.680 have improved forecasting for 49 specific locations 00:25:01.140 --> 00:25:04.519 in the watersheds of the Colorado, Guadalupe, San Antonio, 00:25:04.519 --> 00:25:08.170 and San Jacinto Rivers and Buffalo Bayou. Opportunities 00:25:08.170 --> 00:25:10.539 to improve forecasting at additional locations in the 00:25:10.539 --> 00:25:14.240 Brazos and Guadalupe River Basin remain. Therefore 00:25:14.240 --> 00:25:16.650 the Executive Administrator recommends that the Water 00:25:16.650 --> 00:25:19.339 Development Board fund a qualified contractor to conduct 00:25:19.339 --> 00:25:22.519 the necessary model calibrations to improve the National 00:25:22.519 --> 00:25:25.109 Weather Service's hydrologic models for at least 60 00:25:25.109 --> 00:25:28.410 additional locations. Funding would be from the floodplain 00:25:28.410 --> 00:25:30.819 management account within the Texas Infrastructure 00:25:30.819 --> 00:25:34.849 Resiliency Fund for an amount not to exceed $400,000 00:25:35.240 --> 00:25:38.450 and the study would be completed by August 31, 2021. 00:25:39.240 --> 00:25:41.660 Calibrations will be completed for specific locations 00:25:41.660 --> 00:25:45.099 selected from a prioritized list provided by the National 00:25:45.099 --> 00:25:49.859 Weather Service. In September 2020, the Board published 00:25:49.869 --> 00:25:52.940 a request for qualifications developed in consultation 00:25:52.940 --> 00:25:55.549 with the National Weather Service, including project 00:25:55.549 --> 00:25:59.009 specific selection criteria. Responses were received 00:25:59.009 --> 00:26:03.349 from one party, Linker Technologies LLC, that has completed 00:26:03.349 --> 00:26:05.309 similar work for the National Weather Service in the 00:26:05.309 --> 00:26:09.509 past. Board staff scored the response based on demonstrated 00:26:09.509 --> 00:26:12.259 competence, knowledge and qualifications and deemed 00:26:12.259 --> 00:26:15.630 the applicant qualified to complete the work. The Executive 00:26:15.630 --> 00:26:18.269 Administrator, therefore, recommends negotiating and 00:26:18.279 --> 00:26:21.130 executing a contract for this work. That concludes. 00:26:21.130 --> 00:26:24.569 my presentation, and I'd be happy to answer any questions. 00:26:25.140 --> 00:26:28.556 Thank you, Dr Wenzel. Questions, comments? 00:26:28.580 --> 00:26:30.299 Just appreciate 00:26:30.299 --> 00:26:33.799 your work on this. It's so important, the calibration 00:26:33.809 --> 00:26:38.450 of the computer models, and I think our longstanding 00:26:38.450 --> 00:26:41.269 partnership and the engagement by the National Weather 00:26:41.269 --> 00:26:44.950 Service, West Gulf River Forecast Center. So, you know 00:26:44.950 --> 00:26:48.730 they have been engaged along the way and continue to 00:26:48.730 --> 00:26:52.750 be engaged and so not only bringing financial 00:26:52.750 --> 00:26:56.400 resources, but also those technical resources 00:26:56.400 --> 00:26:58.640 that are so important in working with the Board 00:26:58.650 --> 00:27:02.420 so that we get, you know, a good product. So again 00:27:02.430 --> 00:27:06.250 a very, very important work effort. Appreciate 00:27:06.250 --> 00:27:08.869 your work on this kind of staying on top of it and 00:27:08.880 --> 00:27:11.670 recognizing that again, it's something that's evergreen 00:27:11.680 --> 00:27:15.650 and that as we move forward, we'll continue to need 00:27:15.650 --> 00:27:19.549 to calibrate the models, and again, an important element 00:27:19.549 --> 00:27:22.950 moving forward as Peter and Brooke have talked 00:27:22.950 --> 00:27:28.130 about so many times, the integration of the mapping, 00:27:28.140 --> 00:27:31.509 the planning, and then moving forward with the mitigation. 00:27:31.509 --> 00:27:33.819 So the very first step in this, so thanks for 00:27:33.819 --> 00:27:36.440 your work on it, 00:27:36.440 --> 00:27:39.150 Mark, this is a great example of how this agency is 00:27:39.150 --> 00:27:43.140 always striving for continuous improvement. And working 00:27:43.140 --> 00:27:45.470 with our federal partners is a bonus. So thank you. 00:27:46.039 --> 00:27:46.633 Thank you. 00:27:46.657 --> 00:27:49.829 These forecasting models models were so critical 00:27:49.829 --> 00:27:55.109 during, before and during flood events, it's a huge, incredibly 00:27:55.109 --> 00:27:57.619 important tool we have. And the link that you talked 00:27:57.619 --> 00:28:03.450 about to the stream gauges. As technology improves 00:28:03.450 --> 00:28:05.200 in leaps and bounds, these models are getting better 00:28:05.200 --> 00:28:08.039 and better, but without the ground tree thing that 00:28:08.039 --> 00:28:11.099 we get with this kind of exercise where you link the 00:28:11.099 --> 00:28:14.559 model, the forecast with actual gauge in the stream 00:28:14.559 --> 00:28:18.549 and the water on the ground, it's not nearly as 00:28:18.549 --> 00:28:23.839 effective. Is there a motion? 00:28:23.839 --> 00:28:27.000 Mr Chairman, I move we authorize the Executive Administrator 00:28:27.000 --> 00:28:30.130 to negotiate and execute a contract in a total amount 00:28:30.130 --> 00:28:33.569 not to exceed $400,000 from the floodplain management 00:28:33.569 --> 00:28:36.279 account within the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency 00:28:36.279 --> 00:28:39.460 Fund to calibrate computer models to improve National 00:28:39.460 --> 00:28:42.910 Weather Service flood forecasting in Texas, as recommended 00:28:42.910 --> 00:28:44.362 by our Executive Administrator. 00:28:44.386 --> 00:28:46.076 Is there a second? 00:28:46.100 --> 00:28:47.059 I second. 00:28:48.140 --> 00:28:53.180 All in favor, say Aye. Motion passes. Thank you, 00:28:53.180 --> 00:28:56.943 Dr Wenzel. Next item, please, Mr Harden. 00:28:56.967 --> 00:28:58.279 Mr. Chairman, 00:28:58.279 --> 00:29:01.559 the next item on the agenda is consider posting anticipated 00:29:01.569 --> 00:29:05.349 interest rate subsidies and financing terms available 00:29:05.349 --> 00:29:09.920 through the SWIFT program for the 2021 Cycle. Tom Ensminger 00:29:09.930 --> 00:29:14.339 will present to the Board on this item. 00:29:14.339 --> 00:29:16.049 Well, good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, 00:29:16.049 --> 00:29:18.109 and Director Paup. For the record, I'm Tom Ensminger 00:29:18.109 --> 00:29:20.990 from the Executive Administrator's staff. In some ways, 00:29:20.990 --> 00:29:23.410 this is your standard SWIFT funding cycle kickoff 00:29:23.410 --> 00:29:26.000 item. It is the abridged application period for the FY 00:29:26.000 --> 00:29:29.160 2021 funding cycle is anticipated to begin today. 00:29:29.839 --> 00:29:31.700 Two key things were happening this year there that 00:29:31.700 --> 00:29:34.920 need to be mentioned. The first is that the 2022 state 00:29:34.920 --> 00:29:37.259 water plan is being released during the course of the 00:29:37.259 --> 00:29:40.680 2021 funding cycle. To accommodate its adoption without 00:29:40.680 --> 00:29:43.539 causing any disruption to the schedule, project eligibility 00:29:43.539 --> 00:29:46.789 will be based on the 2021 regional water plans. And 00:29:46.789 --> 00:29:49.450 so when applicants fill out their abridged applications, 00:29:49.450 --> 00:29:51.769 which is that first submittal, that's the information 00:29:51.769 --> 00:29:53.700 they'll be providing to us, is where can you project 00:29:53.700 --> 00:29:56.849 be found in the 2021 regional water plan for your area. 00:29:57.640 --> 00:29:59.720 The state water plan will then be released by the time 00:29:59.720 --> 00:30:02.309 the commitments are considered. There is a precedent 00:30:02.309 --> 00:30:04.500 for this approach. We did the same thing back when 00:30:04.500 --> 00:30:06.980 the 2017 state water plan was being adopted, and it 00:30:06.980 --> 00:30:09.869 seemed to work pretty smooth with that. The other item 00:30:09.869 --> 00:30:12.309 for to bring your attention this morning is that back 00:30:12.309 --> 00:30:14.920 in June you passed a resolution expressing your desire 00:30:14.920 --> 00:30:17.880 to proactively protect the program's funding capacity 00:30:17.880 --> 00:30:20.940 for future years, particularly in the context of the 00:30:20.940 --> 00:30:23.269 unprecedented market we've been experiencing lately. 00:30:23.839 --> 00:30:26.529 The resolution specifies modifications to the interest 00:30:26.529 --> 00:30:29.279 rate subsidies available for SWIFT low interest loans 00:30:29.289 --> 00:30:31.900 which are listed in the memo, and in the actual resolution 00:30:31.900 --> 00:30:34.660 is, I believe, is attached to the memo as well. The other 00:30:34.660 --> 00:30:37.630 SWIFT financing options, which are deferred obligations 00:30:37.630 --> 00:30:40.279 and Board participation, are not affected by that change. 00:30:41.039 --> 00:30:43.849 At this time, we don't anticipate the funding cycle 00:30:43.849 --> 00:30:46.259 timeline to be any different than the previous SWIFT 00:30:46.259 --> 00:30:48.890 funding cycles, so the abridged application period 00:30:48.890 --> 00:30:51.069 would open today and the abridged applications are 00:30:51.069 --> 00:30:54.160 due on February 1st. The full applications would then 00:30:54.160 --> 00:30:56.779 be due in the summer and borrower closings would 00:30:56.789 --> 00:30:59.869 occur in the fall and winter. The Executive Administrator 00:30:59.869 --> 00:31:01.680 recommends approval of this item, which would allow 00:31:01.680 --> 00:31:04.259 staff to get the information posted on our website 00:31:04.309 --> 00:31:06.529 and begin communicating these details to prospective 00:31:06.529 --> 00:31:09.180 applicants. Thank you. That concludes my presentation 00:31:09.180 --> 00:31:13.539 and I'm happy to take your questions. 00:31:13.539 --> 00:31:16.339 Questions, comments? 00:31:16.339 --> 00:31:21.329 Tremendously successful program and what $9 billion 00:31:21.329 --> 00:31:25.380 so far in infrastructure across the state? And, of 00:31:25.380 --> 00:31:28.619 course, the commitment of the Board is to continue 00:31:28.619 --> 00:31:33.029 to make this funding available, to turn the projects 00:31:33.029 --> 00:31:35.720 that are in the state water plan into a reality. And 00:31:35.720 --> 00:31:38.380 so, you know, not just for today, but for the future 00:31:38.380 --> 00:31:44.039 so important that we continuously review the interest 00:31:44.039 --> 00:31:48.039 rates, the terms of financing and and make sure that 00:31:48.039 --> 00:31:51.289 we are, you know, have a watchful eye on the perpetuity 00:31:51.289 --> 00:31:55.029 of the funds. So I think this accomplishes both. It 00:31:55.029 --> 00:31:58.529 enables communities to continue to have that resource, 00:31:58.529 --> 00:32:02.279 to be able to move forward with water supply projects 00:32:02.279 --> 00:32:04.910 whether it's a small community or a large regional 00:32:04.910 --> 00:32:09.390 project, and at the same time, recognizing that we have 00:32:09.400 --> 00:32:12.849 $27 billion worth of projects that were committed 00:32:12.849 --> 00:32:15.630 to fund over the next 50 years. So exciting to see 00:32:15.630 --> 00:32:20.019 this project working, moving forward, or the the SWIFT 00:32:20.019 --> 00:32:23.269 moving forward as it always has. And I appreciate the 00:32:23.269 --> 00:32:26.220 work of the staff, and I guess it's just kind of beginning 00:32:26.220 --> 00:32:28.549 for this cycle. So it will be interesting to see the projects 00:32:28.549 --> 00:32:30.829 that come in and continue to move forward and kind 00:32:30.829 --> 00:32:34.740 of add to the list. 00:32:34.740 --> 00:32:38.519 Peter, Kathleen and I all know that when we go out 00:32:38.529 --> 00:32:41.630 and talk to people or have our speeches, everyone 00:32:41.630 --> 00:32:45.380 wants to talk about the SWIFT. I mean $9 billion with 00:32:45.380 --> 00:32:49.779 the project since 2015. That's just absolutely exceptional 00:32:49.779 --> 00:32:53.559 and really shows how the state can truly innovate when 00:32:53.559 --> 00:32:57.259 necessary. And I think the Chairman always says 00:32:57.740 --> 00:33:00.859 that this is the only program that links long term 00:33:00.869 --> 00:33:03.700 planning within incentive financing. And I love that quote 00:33:03.710 --> 00:33:06.880 because I think it's just it's so perfect in describing 00:33:06.890 --> 00:33:10.720 innovation of the SWIFT, so very happy to kick it 00:33:10.720 --> 00:33:14.440 off and we'll see who comes in. 00:33:14.440 --> 00:33:18.539 Well put, That $9 billion also comes with 00:33:18.539 --> 00:33:22.000 over a billion dollars of savings to the customers 00:33:22.000 --> 00:33:25.250 around the state. That's a big incentive. As always 00:33:25.250 --> 00:33:28.759 we'll continue to actively manage it. We're very grateful 00:33:28.759 --> 00:33:31.740 for the tremendous partnership we have with the folks 00:33:31.740 --> 00:33:34.160 over the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. 00:33:34.640 --> 00:33:38.930 They do a fantastic job, especially in what's a very 00:33:38.930 --> 00:33:44.660 uncertain year this year. And, of course, also appreciate 00:33:44.660 --> 00:33:48.039 our outside third party partners who helped make this 00:33:48.039 --> 00:33:52.170 happen. And last but not least, the staff. 00:33:53.140 --> 00:33:56.690 Tom, Georgia, the whole team that make the SWIFT 00:33:56.690 --> 00:33:59.619 possible, tremendous success story, and look forward 00:33:59.619 --> 00:34:03.170 to keep it going. Is there a motion? 00:34:03.194 --> 00:34:04.740 Chairman, 00:34:04.740 --> 00:34:07.700 I move we approve the posting anticipated interest 00:34:07.700 --> 00:34:11.079 rate subsidies and financing terms available through 00:34:11.079 --> 00:34:14.719 the SWIFT program for the 2021 cycle recommended by 00:34:14.719 --> 00:34:15.976 our Executive Administrator. 00:34:16.000 --> 00:34:17.663 Is there a second? 00:34:17.687 --> 00:34:18.960 I second. 00:34:19.739 --> 00:34:24.920 All in favor say aye. Motion passes. Thank 00:34:24.920 --> 00:34:28.840 you, Tom. Next item, please. 00:34:28.840 --> 00:34:31.329 Mr. Chairman, the next item on the agenda is consider 00:34:31.329 --> 00:34:35.050 approving the 87th Session Legislative Priorities Report. 00:34:35.639 --> 00:34:38.329 Claire Boyer is here today to present to the Board 00:34:38.329 --> 00:34:41.239 on this item. 00:34:41.239 --> 00:34:44.539 Good morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director Paup. 00:34:44.550 --> 00:34:47.739 For the record, I'm Claire Boyer of the Executive Administrator 00:34:47.739 --> 00:34:52.219 staff. This item is approval of the TWDB Legislative 00:34:52.219 --> 00:34:57.159 Priorities Report to the 87th Texas Legislature. Chapter 00:34:57.159 --> 00:34:59.849 6 of the Texas Water Code requires that the Board 00:34:59.849 --> 00:35:02.539 make a biennial report to the Governor and two members 00:35:02.539 --> 00:35:05.500 of the Legislature that includes a statement of the 00:35:05.500 --> 00:35:08.849 Board's activities as well as recommendations for necessary 00:35:08.849 --> 00:35:12.539 and desirable legislation. The process to develop these 00:35:12.539 --> 00:35:16.119 recommendations for the 87th Session began in January 00:35:16.119 --> 00:35:19.599 of this year, when agency staff submitted ideas for 00:35:19.599 --> 00:35:23.099 making TWDB more efficient and effective in carrying 00:35:23.099 --> 00:35:26.679 out our mission. These ideas were refined during the 00:35:26.679 --> 00:35:29.849 agency strategic planning process and development of 00:35:29.849 --> 00:35:32.519 our legislative appropriations request for the next 00:35:32.519 --> 00:35:36.730 biennium. The resulting report for the Board's consideration 00:35:36.730 --> 00:35:41.239 includes a recap of recent agency activities for recommendations 00:35:41.239 --> 00:35:44.239 to the Legislature and summaries of six exceptional 00:35:44.239 --> 00:35:47.230 item requests that were included in the agency's LAR. 00:35:47.230 --> 00:35:51.019 The first of the four legislative recommendations 00:35:51.019 --> 00:35:54.230 is a set of state water plan statutory updates that 00:35:54.230 --> 00:35:56.989 would remove certain regional water planning duties 00:35:56.989 --> 00:35:59.960 that are underfunded and-or no longer informative. 00:36:00.730 --> 00:36:03.829 The second recommendation is to clarify the TWDB's 00:36:03.829 --> 00:36:06.360 responsibilities with respect to the Interregional 00:36:06.360 --> 00:36:09.210 Planning Council to assist the agency in managing 00:36:09.210 --> 00:36:12.369 staff workload, and this recommendation accompanies 00:36:12.369 --> 00:36:15.059 one of the exceptional item requests included in our 00:36:15.059 --> 00:36:18.739 LAR. The third recommendation is to make an allowance 00:36:18.739 --> 00:36:21.230 for regional water planning groups, regional flood 00:36:21.230 --> 00:36:23.769 planning groups and the Interregional Planning Council 00:36:23.780 --> 00:36:26.610 and their committees to hold meetings by telephone 00:36:26.610 --> 00:36:29.150 or video conference, which would give them an option 00:36:29.150 --> 00:36:32.849 to add a virtual layer to an in-person meeting. And 00:36:32.849 --> 00:36:35.809 the fourth and final recommendation is to remove certain 00:36:35.809 --> 00:36:39.860 obsolete and duplicative statutory requirements, including 00:36:39.869 --> 00:36:43.260 the water use of Texas Water Utilities Report, the 00:36:43.260 --> 00:36:46.349 Report on Repair and Maintenance Needs of Certain Dams 00:36:46.349 --> 00:36:48.820 prepared in coordination with the Texas State Soil and 00:36:48.820 --> 00:36:51.380 Water Conservation Board and the Texas Commission on 00:36:51.380 --> 00:36:54.539 Environmental Quality, and the Colonia Funding Report 00:36:54.539 --> 00:36:57.449 prepared jointly with the Texas Department of Agriculture. 00:36:57.929 --> 00:37:01.059 This concludes my presentation. The Executive Administrator 00:37:01.059 --> 00:37:03.739 recommends approval of this item, and I'm available 00:37:03.739 --> 00:37:05.231 to answer any questions. 00:37:05.255 --> 00:37:07.860 Thank you, Claire. Questions, 00:37:07.860 --> 00:37:08.463 comments? 00:37:08.487 --> 00:37:12.679 Claire, I particularly appreciate you kind of 00:37:12.679 --> 00:37:15.989 pointing out the kind of like the beginning of this 00:37:15.989 --> 00:37:18.630 particular work effort which was reaching out to staff, 00:37:18.630 --> 00:37:21.119 getting their thoughts and ideas, having them kind 00:37:21.119 --> 00:37:23.400 of come together and kind of thinking in that whole 00:37:23.400 --> 00:37:27.030 continuous improvement type mindset and then kind 00:37:27.030 --> 00:37:30.860 of developing things that we wanted to to kind of recommend 00:37:30.860 --> 00:37:35.139 and take forward. So, great job by staff. I 00:37:35.139 --> 00:37:38.929 think a good recommendations here that we 00:37:38.929 --> 00:37:42.429 have to share and just appreciate your work on this. 00:37:42.440 --> 00:37:45.949 And everything that you do to kind of help us 00:37:45.960 --> 00:37:50.429 in this particular area. 00:37:50.429 --> 00:37:54.230 I think we all understand that this next legislative 00:37:54.239 --> 00:37:58.500 session is going to be uniquely challenging. Something 00:37:58.500 --> 00:38:01.690 that we have never experienced in state government. 00:38:01.699 --> 00:38:04.710 So I think each and every recommendation on this report 00:38:04.710 --> 00:38:09.000 has been thoroughly vetted and very important and 00:38:09.010 --> 00:38:12.610 obviously essential and a priority for this agency. 00:38:12.619 --> 00:38:16.550 A lot of thought has gone into this report, and it's 00:38:16.559 --> 00:38:20.210 top notch work from a top notch GR shop. I'd like to 00:38:20.210 --> 00:38:22.769 say you are the best in state government, and I will 00:38:22.769 --> 00:38:27.119 stick with that. So thank you there. 00:38:27.119 --> 00:38:31.010 And very, very nicely presented, Claire. Is there a 00:38:31.010 --> 00:38:32.684 motion? 00:38:32.708 --> 00:38:35.349 Mr. Chairman, I move we approved the 87th 00:38:35.360 --> 00:38:38.679 Session Legislative Priorities Report as recommended 00:38:38.679 --> 00:38:40.422 by our Executive Administrator. 00:38:40.446 --> 00:38:42.219 Is there a second? 00:38:42.550 --> 00:38:43.264 I second 00:38:43.288 --> 00:38:48.730 All in favor, say aye. Motion passes. Thank you 00:38:48.730 --> 00:38:54.420 Clare. Thank you. Next item, please. 00:38:54.420 --> 00:38:57.210 Chairman, the next item is consider approving material 00:38:57.210 --> 00:39:00.530 changes to contracts for goods and services executed 00:39:00.539 --> 00:39:04.800 during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 and 00:39:04.800 --> 00:39:07.409 the contract and performance report for the fourth quarter 00:39:07.420 --> 00:39:11.389 Fiscal Year 2020. And Edna Jackson is here to present 00:39:11.389 --> 00:39:15.320 to the Board on this item today. 00:39:15.320 --> 00:39:18.440 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:39:18.440 --> 00:39:21.590 Paup. For the record, my name is Edna Jackson, and I 00:39:21.590 --> 00:39:24.690 am a member of the Executive Administrator's staff. The 00:39:24.690 --> 00:39:27.909 agenda item before you today is for your consideration 00:39:27.909 --> 00:39:31.159 of a report regarding material changes to contracts 00:39:31.159 --> 00:39:35.280 for goods and services awarded under Chapter 2155 00:39:35.280 --> 00:39:38.570 of the Texas Government Code, executed during the fourth 00:39:38.570 --> 00:39:43.619 quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. And also, for your consideration 00:39:43.630 --> 00:39:47.190 material encompassing, performance and 00:39:47.190 --> 00:39:50.429 contract monitoring for new contracts that were executed 00:39:50.429 --> 00:39:53.679 during the fourth quarter. The material changes included 00:39:53.690 --> 00:39:57.079 in Attachment One of the report are those 00:39:57.079 --> 00:40:01.250 that extend the length of or postponed the completion 00:40:01.250 --> 00:40:04.670 of a contract for six months or increased the 00:40:04.670 --> 00:40:07.199 total consideration to be paid under a contract by 00:40:07.199 --> 00:40:12.340 at least 10%. The performance reporting included 00:40:12.340 --> 00:40:15.269 in Attachment Two of the report conforms with TWDB 00:40:15.269 --> 00:40:20.090 contracting policies and associated rules. The Executive 00:40:20.090 --> 00:40:23.000 Administrator recommends approval of this item. This 00:40:23.000 --> 00:40:25.519 concludes my presentation, and I'm available for any 00:40:25.519 --> 00:40:27.732 questions that you may have. 00:40:27.756 --> 00:40:34.710 Questions, comments, or a motion. 00:40:34.710 --> 00:40:37.769 Chairman, I move we approve material changes to contracts 00:40:37.769 --> 00:40:40.760 for goods and services executed during the fourth quarter 00:40:40.769 --> 00:40:43.989 of Fiscal Year 2020 and the contract and performance 00:40:43.989 --> 00:40:47.039 report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 as 00:40:47.039 --> 00:40:49.229 recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:40:49.253 --> 00:40:51.365 Is there a second? 00:40:51.389 --> 00:40:54.123 I second 00:40:54.147 --> 00:40:57.599 All in favor, say aye. All 00:40:57.599 --> 00:41:02.909 right. Siri also said aye. Thank you, Edna. Good to see 00:41:02.909 --> 00:41:06.508 you. Next item, please. Mister Harden. 00:41:06.532 --> 00:41:08.070 Mr. Chairman, 00:41:08.070 --> 00:41:10.559 the next item on the agenda is consider approving by 00:41:10.559 --> 00:41:13.719 resolution a request from the Guadalupe Blanco River 00:41:13.719 --> 00:41:16.579 Authority for financing from the Clean Water State 00:41:16.579 --> 00:41:19.179 Revolving Fund for planning, design and construction 00:41:19.260 --> 00:41:23.280 of the Lake Dunlap Dam. Dain Larsen will present to 00:41:23.280 --> 00:41:26.219 the Board on this item. And we also have a visitor 00:41:26.219 --> 00:41:29.880 registration card from Douglas Harrison, who is President 00:41:29.889 --> 00:41:32.829 of Lake Dunlap Water Control Improvement District. 00:41:33.309 --> 00:41:38.329 He's registered his an opinion as For this item and 00:41:38.329 --> 00:41:51.210 stated that he wishes to address the Board. 00:41:51.210 --> 00:41:57.210 Dain, still with us? There's Dain. 00:41:57.210 --> 00:42:00.170 Good Morning, Chairman Lake, Director Jackson, Director 00:42:00.170 --> 00:42:02.760 Paup. For the record, I'm Dain Larsen of the Executive 00:42:02.760 --> 00:42:07.019 Administrator staff. Guadalupe Blanco River Authority 00:42:07.019 --> 00:42:10.039 is requesting funding for a project to rehabilitate 00:42:10.039 --> 00:42:14.469 the Lake Dunlap Dam, located near New Braunfels, and 00:42:14.469 --> 00:42:17.409 that is part of the Authority's Guadalupe Valley Hydro 00:42:17.409 --> 00:42:23.320 Electric system. The Lake Dunlap Dam had a catastrophic 00:42:23.329 --> 00:42:27.929 spill gate failure in May of 2019. The Lake Dunlap 00:42:27.929 --> 00:42:30.730 Water Control and Improvement District was formed this 00:42:30.730 --> 00:42:33.920 year in response to maintain the proposed improvements 00:42:34.500 --> 00:42:37.800 and fund repayment of the proposed debt service with an 00:42:37.800 --> 00:42:41.099 ad valorum tax. 00:42:41.099 --> 00:42:43.530 The district has entered into a long term contract 00:42:44.000 --> 00:42:48.039 with the authority for the project financing. The revenues 00:42:48.039 --> 00:42:50.440 from the project will be pledged for the proposed debt 00:42:50.440 --> 00:42:53.500 service for this project. 00:42:53.500 --> 00:42:55.829 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:42:55.829 --> 00:43:00.170 their request. My presentation is now concluded. I'm 00:43:00.170 --> 00:43:04.300 available for any questions that you have. 00:43:04.300 --> 00:43:07.610 Thank you, Dane. We'll do questions and comments from 00:43:07.610 --> 00:43:13.099 the Board. Then we'll hear from Mr Harrison. 00:43:13.099 --> 00:43:16.309 I think this is a important project for the Board. 00:43:16.309 --> 00:43:19.030 It's important project for the community, and it's 00:43:19.030 --> 00:43:23.489 important project for Texas. And, I know that part 00:43:23.489 --> 00:43:26.670 of the work effort that has gone into it has been, 00:43:26.679 --> 00:43:32.119 certainly collaborative. I think it demonstrates 00:43:32.119 --> 00:43:36.309 the leadership in the community has taken thoughtful 00:43:36.309 --> 00:43:39.829 and deliberate action and that they move forward in 00:43:39.829 --> 00:43:44.380 the spirit of collaboration and commitment. And there's 00:43:44.389 --> 00:43:47.119 been lots of information out there about their 00:43:47.119 --> 00:43:50.650 work efforts and so lots of transparency. We know 00:43:50.650 --> 00:43:55.230 that there is a need to go in and upgrade this infrastructure 00:43:55.230 --> 00:43:58.920 and to do it in such a way that it will be 00:43:58.929 --> 00:44:02.699 hydraulically adequate for years to come and that also 00:44:02.699 --> 00:44:06.400 it will be maintained. And, in 00:44:06.400 --> 00:44:10.619 in my mind, having a partner like GBRA 00:44:10.630 --> 00:44:14.440 who has worked with the Board in the past and has demonstrated 00:44:14.440 --> 00:44:18.000 competencies in this area is a great partner. But I 00:44:18.010 --> 00:44:21.429 just can't say enough about the leadership in the local 00:44:21.429 --> 00:44:24.139 community coming together to form the water district 00:44:24.139 --> 00:44:27.449 and basically, you know, boots on the ground, taking 00:44:27.449 --> 00:44:29.960 the bull by the horns, reaching out as a collaborative 00:44:29.960 --> 00:44:33.360 effort, and helping to move forward with this 00:44:33.360 --> 00:44:35.949 project, and kind of, if you will, kind of taking that 00:44:35.960 --> 00:44:39.920 responsibility on and doing something that, quite frankly 00:44:39.920 --> 00:44:43.960 is gonna benefit everybody. So excited to to be able 00:44:43.960 --> 00:44:47.139 to talk about this project today and hopefully to see 00:44:47.139 --> 00:44:51.489 it moving. 00:44:51.489 --> 00:44:53.929 Well, I guess this is a great example of a community 00:44:53.940 --> 00:44:57.349 really rallying and mobilizing behind a project. And 00:44:57.349 --> 00:45:00.000 it really is because of their blood, sweat and tears 00:45:00.000 --> 00:45:04.400 that we're here today taking up this project. So good 00:45:04.400 --> 00:45:04.857 job. 00:45:04.881 --> 00:45:10.420 Indeed. At this time, I know, Mr. Harrison, 00:45:10.420 --> 00:45:14.320 please, bring in Mr Harrison to address the Board. 00:45:15.190 --> 00:45:17.118 Great. Thank you. Can you hear me now? 00:45:19.050 --> 00:45:23.400 Alright. Well, Chairman Lake and Directors, I appreciate 00:45:23.400 --> 00:45:25.750 you giving me a minute here. I'm thoroughly impressed 00:45:25.750 --> 00:45:27.750 with the efficiency that you moved through that fast 00:45:27.750 --> 00:45:31.130 of agenda, so I'll try not to talk for too long. 00:45:31.139 --> 00:45:34.190 And Director Jackson and Paup, I really appreciate your 00:45:34.190 --> 00:45:36.679 comments. This has been a huge effort community 00:45:36.679 --> 00:45:39.909 wide for me to convince all of our neighbors that we need 00:45:39.909 --> 00:45:43.340 to tax ourselves to pay for a GBRA state 00:45:43.340 --> 00:45:46.519 owned asset. But here they tell it's only way we're 00:45:46.519 --> 00:45:48.500 going to get it back so I know there's a little bit 00:45:48.500 --> 00:45:51.579 of a unique animal for y'all to look at doing 00:45:51.579 --> 00:45:56.119 but in the 18 months since the dam failed, it's 00:45:56.119 --> 00:45:58.500 been a catastrophic failure, as you probably all 00:45:58.500 --> 00:46:00.699 know the lake is gone. We're down to just river level. 00:46:01.179 --> 00:46:04.320 There are other lakes that are gonna need to replicate 00:46:04.320 --> 00:46:06.429 the model that we've done. But we do this in a way 00:46:06.429 --> 00:46:08.429 that McQueeny, Lake Placid, that the others could follow 00:46:08.429 --> 00:46:11.099 the model we're building. But we did create the WCID 00:46:11.099 --> 00:46:13.789 We created a contract with the GBRA 00:46:13.789 --> 00:46:16.780 and it's never been done before. We renewed the contract 00:46:16.780 --> 00:46:19.530 with Guadalupe Valley Electric to purchase hydro from 00:46:19.530 --> 00:46:22.940 the project, which will be not a guarantee, but hopefully 00:46:22.940 --> 00:46:26.219 a nice catalyst to pay for this going forward. We 00:46:26.219 --> 00:46:29.719 got approval from TCEQ, got our bids out and collected, 00:46:29.780 --> 00:46:32.489 and now you guys were going to give us the funding 00:46:32.500 --> 00:46:35.880 as a loan, and we want to pay it back. We know you 00:46:35.880 --> 00:46:38.739 guys have a lot on your hands that you gotta cover 00:46:38.739 --> 00:46:40.639 statewide, so there's one we want to be able to pay 00:46:40.639 --> 00:46:43.920 back. The neighbors are willing to pay it back. 00:46:43.929 --> 00:46:45.860 And first and foremost, I hope what you hear from 00:46:45.860 --> 00:46:48.650 me is ourextreme gratitude for even considering 00:46:48.650 --> 00:46:52.690 this for us. We're doing a little bit of backtracking 00:46:52.690 --> 00:46:55.900 right now. Staff had originally approved a plan for 00:46:55.900 --> 00:46:58.179 us that was 0% all the way through the life of the 00:46:58.179 --> 00:47:02.630 bond with a half a million dollars in a grant that 00:47:02.639 --> 00:47:05.400 we jumped the gun a little bit and communicated that 00:47:05.400 --> 00:47:07.199 where probably we shouldn't have. And I know that 00:47:07.199 --> 00:47:10.849 deal changed. We heard about it just last week that 00:47:10.860 --> 00:47:14.480 it's a little bit of interest, basically zero. So if 00:47:14.480 --> 00:47:16.860 you'd given me that offer first, I'd be jumping up and 00:47:16.860 --> 00:47:19.880 down and still celebrating. But unfortunately, we did 00:47:19.880 --> 00:47:23.380 pre-communicate what we heard from staff. I don't 00:47:23.380 --> 00:47:25.679 want you to vote no, but if there's any way to reconsider 00:47:25.679 --> 00:47:27.829 the other offer, we like that, we love 00:47:27.829 --> 00:47:29.679 this offer that's on the table. We like that one 00:47:29.679 --> 00:47:32.679 even better, but we do appreciate your help. It's been 00:47:32.679 --> 00:47:35.250 an enormous amount of work. Lake Dunlap has been able 00:47:35.250 --> 00:47:38.969 to do this without anybody suing anybody. Unlike unfortunately 00:47:38.969 --> 00:47:40.710 some of the other lakes, there's still a lot of litigation 00:47:40.710 --> 00:47:44.050 involved, so we're excited to move forward. I don't 00:47:44.050 --> 00:47:46.079 know if you can even give me any feedback on what the 00:47:46.090 --> 00:47:48.610 last minute change was because everybody keeps asking 00:47:48.610 --> 00:47:51.500 me that. And then again, I accept that was my fault 00:47:51.500 --> 00:47:54.429 for maybe jumping the gun and pre-communicating 00:47:54.429 --> 00:47:57.250 what we heard from staff first, but otherwise, 00:47:58.280 --> 00:48:00.639 extremely grateful for your all considering, love what 00:48:00.639 --> 00:48:02.739 you're doing for us, and we're excited to be able to 00:48:02.739 --> 00:48:05.389 do this, it is a kind of new partnership between the community, 00:48:05.389 --> 00:48:08.750 GDRA, Water Development Board, state funds, and the 00:48:08.750 --> 00:48:11.849 neighborhood's gonna pay it all back. So and GDEC, 00:48:11.849 --> 00:48:13.809 I can't leave them out. They've been a huge asset for 00:48:13.809 --> 00:48:15.325 us too. 00:48:15.349 --> 00:48:19.920 Well, thank you for being here virtually, Mr 00:48:19.920 --> 00:48:22.949 Harrison. And most importantly, thank you for your 00:48:22.949 --> 00:48:26.929 outstanding leadership to move this forward and 00:48:26.929 --> 00:48:29.730 we're thrilled that you're thrilled and look forward 00:48:29.730 --> 00:48:33.170 to moving forward. 00:48:33.170 --> 00:48:34.861 All right. 00:48:34.885 --> 00:48:36.188 Is there a motion? 00:48:36.212 --> 00:48:38.440 Mr. Chairman, I move 00:48:38.440 --> 00:48:41.289 we approve the proposed resolution from the Guadalupe 00:48:41.289 --> 00:48:44.409 Blanco River Authority for financing from the Clean 00:48:44.409 --> 00:48:46.920 Water State Revolving Fund for Planning, Design and 00:48:46.920 --> 00:48:50.010 construction of the Lake Dunlap Dam as recommended 00:48:50.019 --> 00:48:51.599 by our Executive Administrator. 00:48:51.623 --> 00:48:53.190 Is there a second? 00:48:53.670 --> 00:48:54.417 I second. 00:48:54.441 --> 00:49:00.489 All in favor say aye. Motion passes. 00:49:01.070 --> 00:49:04.701 Thank you, Dain. Next item, please. 00:49:04.725 --> 00:49:05.610 Mr. Chairman, the 00:49:05.610 --> 00:49:09.769 next item on the agenda is public comment. 00:49:09.769 --> 00:49:12.889 If any member of the public would like to address the 00:49:12.889 --> 00:49:16.539 Board, now is the time. Please indicate your desire 00:49:16.539 --> 00:49:19.119 to do so digitally and our IT staff will bring you 00:49:19.119 --> 00:49:23.250 in. In the meantime, the Board will not meet in closed 00:49:23.260 --> 00:49:28.610 session today. As such, unless we have a member of the 00:49:28.610 --> 00:49:31.090 public who'd like to address board, Mr. Jolly? 00:49:31.114 --> 00:49:33.728 I do not see anybody at this time. 00:49:33.752 --> 00:49:36.630 Alright, in that case is 00:49:36.630 --> 00:49:38.639 being no further business. The Texas Water Development 00:49:38.639 --> 00:49:41.809 Board, this meeting is hereby adjourned. The time is 00:49:41.809 --> 00:49:44.992 10:22 a.m. Thank you all. 00:49:45.016 --> 00:49:46.090 Thank you.