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This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board
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will come to order.
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The time is 9:32 for the record.
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My name is Brooke Paup
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and with me is my esteemed colleague, Kathleen Jackson.
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Mr. Harden, the first item.
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Chairwoman Paup,
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the first item on the agenda today is consider approving
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selected applications
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and authorizing the Executive Administrator
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to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding
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from the 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund and Cycle
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in an amount not to exceed $12,106,640
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for watershed flood protection planning projects
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and authorizing the transfer
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of $12,106,640
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for the research and planning fund as authorized
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by Texas Water Code section 15.53488.
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We have James Bronkowski here today to present
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to the board on this item.
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Morning.
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Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, I am James Bronkowski
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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This item for consideration before you today is
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to consider approving 10 selected Flood Infrastructure Fund
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category one applications
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and authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate
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and execute contracts for category one
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watershed flood protection planning projects.
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These studies represent those eligible
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under category one flood protection planning
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for watersheds of the 2020 Flood Intended Use Plan.
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This category of funding was designed
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to support studies that conduct planning
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of entire watersheds no smaller
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than hydrologic unit code 10 digit
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to better inform the development of strategies
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using structural and non-structural measures
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before flood events,
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such as elevating flooding locations and impacts,
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identifying and planning solutions to flooding problems,
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and estimating the benefits and costs of these solutions.
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Category one studies are potentially eligible to
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receive a maximum of 100% grant funds based on criteria
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outlined in the Flood Intended Use Plan.
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Recipients of financial assistance may either use
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their own funds or borrow FIF funds at 0% interest
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for any portion of the meaning project costs.
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The 10 applications before you today include
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the City of Alice, master drainage planning study,
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the City of Houston, Houston stormwater master plan,
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Hunts County, countywide drainage study,
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Kaufman County, county-wide drainage study,
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the City of Lubbock,
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flood protection planning for watersheds,
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the City of New Braunfels,
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New Braunfels drainage area master plan, future phases,
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Orange County drainage district,
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the Sabine River relief ditch extension and expansion,
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Sabine River Authority,
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flood protection planning for watersheds
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in the lower Sabine River basin,
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Travis County, the master flood plan phase one,
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and the Trinity River Authority,
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Trinity River mid basin watershed study phase two.
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These applicants have submitted complete financial
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assistance applications
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and are eligible to receive grant funding
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through the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for a portion of their total project costs.
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Table one in the board memo provides a summary
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of funding sources for these 10 studies.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of selected applications
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and requests authorization to negotiate
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and execute contracts for grant funding
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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and the transfer of the funds
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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to the Research and Planning Fund.
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We look forward to working with the entities
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during the next phase of the FIF category one projects.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to take any questions.
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Any questions or comments?
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Well Chairwoman Paup,
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It's a great day in Texas and it's a great day in Texas,
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of course, because we're moving forward
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so many impactful projects on this agenda,
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but also because we're just so fortunate I think
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to have your leadership going forward.
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You have so much energy.
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You care so much about our state,
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and I really look forward to the opportunity moving forward
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to work with you and all the great things that I know
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that together we're going to do.
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And, you know, kind of, we know that Peter went
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to the PUC and we wish him all the best,
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but he will be missed.
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And the contributions that he made really have set the tone,
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I think, for what the water development board
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will be able to do in years to come
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in helping communities and particularly
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our big regional projects across the state.
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So I think it's just a great day in Texas,
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the first woman chairwoman
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of the Texas Water Development Board
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and somebody who again,
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has so much energy, is so talented, and cares
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so much about our state.
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So I'm just excited.
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And I just had to say that first off,
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just so that you know,
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we can set the tone for the rest of the meeting.
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And also for the years ahead
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that we're going to be working together.
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I did want to say a little bit
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about the project because I think this is exactly
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what the FIF was intended to do.
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We heard from communities in our statewide flood assessment,
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that it was so so important to go out,
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and at the very onset do that planning
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so that as resources became available,
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the community could utilize,
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either from the state or from federal sources.
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And that it was so important
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that we used the best available data
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and that we work together collaboratively.
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And each one of these projects, I think,
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demonstrates that, as well as the fact that,
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yes, they are getting grant funding,
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but they're also putting in their own resources
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to be able to move projects forward.
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So, great projects and James really appreciate you
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and your staff pulling these together
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and I'm moving these forward today.
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James, I'm going to hijack your first item right now
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just to tell Kathleen that couldn't do this job without her.
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And right now we are an all female board
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which is kind of exciting,
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but the best of wishes to our beloved colleague
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over at the PUC.
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He's going to go over there
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and really make some necessary changes.
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And his leadership is outstanding
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and we are very excited for him.
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Now back to James's item.
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10 grade applications.
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And what I really like about these cat ones
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is they represent all different diverse areas of the state.
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So we're really hitting every area
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and it just shows that flooding such a huge statewide issue
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that we need to address.
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So thanks, James.
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Great group.
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Is there a motion?
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I move, we approve selected applications
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and authorize the Executive Administrator
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to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding
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from the 2020 flood infrastructure funds cycle
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in an amount not to exceed $12,106,640
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for watershed flood protection planning projects
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and authorizing the transfer of $12,106,640
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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to the Research and Planning Fund
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as authorized
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by the Texas Water Code section 15.53488
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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I second.
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All those in favor say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Next item please.
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Thank you.
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And congratulations Chairwoman Paup.
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Thank you.
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved
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by resolution a request from the Nueces River Authority
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for $11,841,990 in financial assistance,
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consisting of $9,472,000 in financing
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and $2,369,990 in grant flood infrastructure funds
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for the planning, acquisition, and construction
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of the drainage improvement project.
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We have Jessica Taylor here to present to the board
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on this item today.
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And we also have John Biram,
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executive director for Nueces River Authority here today.
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He is, he has indicated an opinion for the project
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and indicated that he does
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Mr. Harden, let's have him speak after Jessica presents.
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Okay.
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Good morning Chairman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, my name is Jessica Taylor
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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The Nueces River Authority manages the water
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of the Nueces River basin.
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The authority is applying on behalf
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of the San Patricio County Drainage District.
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The district is located in San Patricio County
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which is included in the authority's jurisdiction.
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The district has experienced flooding,
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primarily due to several extreme rainfall events
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in areas that have seen significant growth in recent years.
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The Green Lake Drainage Basin, which includes parts
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of the City of Gregory and the City of Portland
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has experienced residential and commercial growth
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due to new industrial developments in the area.
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As development in the area continues,
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the effect on flooding will increase
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in duration and magnitude.
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The proposed project is a phased drainage
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of your plant project to reduce flood risk.
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in the Green Lake Drainage Basin.
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Phase one of the project will include replacement
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of the failed Green Lake Dam
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and upstream drainage channel widening improvements.
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The new dam and widened channel will provide additional
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water storage capacity
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to the North Shore Country Club Golf Course.
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Phases two and three will consist of installation
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of new box culvert crossings
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and excavation of new drainage channels
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to divert watershed stormwater away from the City of Gregory
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and the northwest part of the City of Portland.
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The project qualified for a grant of 17%
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of the total project costs of $13.94 million.
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The remaining 83% will include 9.43,
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excuse me, will include $9.47 million
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in FIF financing,
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$1 million in local contribution,
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and $1.1 million in in-kind services.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to answer any questions.
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Thank you, Jessica.
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Excellent presentation.
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Any questions or comments?
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Or do we want to hear from our visitor?
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Do we have anyone that wishes to speak on this item?
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There I am.
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I was muted.
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I'm sorry.
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Chairman Paup and Director Jackson, thank you so much
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for allowing us to be considered in this.
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I am John Byrum, executive director
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of the Nueces River Authority.
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I'd like to thank you and the staff executive director,
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Jeff Walker and his staff for the review
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and consideration of this.
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And we are certainly for this much needed project.
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And if you any questions that maybe I could answer,
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I'd be glad to address those at this time,
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but again,
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thank you for considering this much needed project.
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Thank you for those kind words.
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Dr. Jackson, do you have any comments.
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Just to say thank you to the River Authority
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for stepping up.
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I think it's a team effort
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and actually they are going to be the ones
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guaranteeing the repayment of the 0% interest loan portion
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of it through contract revenues
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and then deriving the ad valorem tax
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underlying revenue stream from both San Patricio County
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and the drainage district.
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So I think, you know, a great example of how, you know,
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the FIF is providing that vehicle, that financial resource
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for communities to move forward with projects
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that are going to have a huge impact for all the communities
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that will benefit.
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And I think you gave us kind of an estimate,
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it's almost like 20,000 people are
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in this current flood risk area
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so significant, significant impact.
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So thanks for being here.
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Thanks for speaking on the item
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and working together with your colleagues to make it happen.
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Well said Director Jackson.
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I move we approve the proposed resolution
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for the Nueces River Authority for $11,841,990
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in financial assistance
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consisting of $9,472,000 in financing
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and $2,369,990 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for the planning acquisition, design,
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and construction of a drainage 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 those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Next item please.
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda
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is approved by resolution, a request from the City of Mart
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for $77,500 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for a flood planning study.
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We have Henry Foust here to present to the board
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on this item today.
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Morning Henry.
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Good morning Chairman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, I am Dr. Henry Foust,
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the Executive Administrator's staff.
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The City of Mart is mostly located
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in Eastern McLellan County,
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with the southwest portion of the city in Limestone County,
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approximately 18 miles east of the City of Waco.
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It has a population of approximately 2228.
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The city has experienced several flooding events
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over the past several years,
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including the August 2015 flood
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that received a federal disaster declaration.
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The Mart Lake Dam on New Mart Lake is located seven miles
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northwest of the city and was constructed in 1924
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to serve as a water source for the City of Mart.
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New Martin Lake is currently the only water source
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for the city, and as a sole source of water supply,
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the dam must meet the requirements
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in the 75% of the probable maximum flood level, or PMF,
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per the Texas Commission of Environmental Qualities
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regulations.
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To determine the dam's PMF,
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the city needs to perform a detailed analysis of the dam,
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address the dam's apparent hydraulic inadequacies,
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and pursue related improvements analysis
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to address the issues.
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The proposed project includes a hydrologic
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and hydraulic study to establish the 75% PMF,
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a structural analysis of the dam structures,
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an analysis of alternatives and cost estimates
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to address deficiencies,
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an emergency action plan to meet all TCEQ requirements,
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and a benefit cost analysis for recommended improvements.
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The city qualified for a grant equal to 50%
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of the total project cost.
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The remaining 50% equal to 77,500 will be contributed
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by the city in the form of cash.
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The Executive Administrators recommend approval
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of this project.
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That concludes my presentation
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and I'm available for any questions you may have.
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Thank you, Henry.
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Any questions or comments?
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Very significant project
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and Libby shared with me that should the dam fail,
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then the city is without a water supply.
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So very much a project that's needed
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to mitigate a significant threat
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to health and to safety.
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So good work on this project.
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Good to see it moving forward and good to see the work
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of the community,
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utilizing the resources of the FIF again
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in a very, very important and impactful project.
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Indeed.
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Is there a motion?
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I move to adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Mart for $77,500 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for a flood planning study as recommended
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by our Executive Administrator.
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I second.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye
Aye
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Motion passes.
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Next item please.
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved
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by resolution a request from El Paso County
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for $3,210,000 in financial assistance
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consisting of $1,605,000 in financing
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and $1,605,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for planning, acquisition, design, and construction
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of the detention pond and channel improvement project.
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We have Shubham Agarwal here today to present to the board.
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Good morning to Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, my name is Shubham Agarwal
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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El Paso County is located in the Chihuahua Desert
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in west Texas.
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The county's total population is approximately 839,000.
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The proposed project is located in the southeastern part
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of the El Paso County,
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between an elevated mesa area
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and the flat Rio Grande Valley.
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The area has experienced flooding and sedimentation issues
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due uncontrolled flows from undeveloped areas
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along the mesa in the upstream portion
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of the watershed that have posed a flood risk
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to residences and the agricultural land.
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The components of the proposed project are the findings
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and estimates from the El Paso County Stormwater
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Master Plan adopted on March 1st, 2021.
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This plan was funded by the Texas Water Development Board,
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the county, and El Paso water utilities.
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The proposed project includes construction
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of two detention basins,
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control in that structures to reduce erosion,
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an outlet structure to distort flows
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exceeding a hundred year rain event,
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an embankment for flood, and sediment pooled storage
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to reduce deposition in the downstream channels
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and flood plains.
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The project will provide flood and sediment control
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benefits to approximately 63 residences,
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346 acres of agricultural land,
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and for roadway crossings.
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The county qualified for a grant equal to 50%
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of the total FIF project costs of $3.21 million.
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And the remaining 50% will be FIF financing.
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In addition, the City of El Paso will contribute
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an additional $2.78 million in cash to complete the project.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this funding request.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Thank you.
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Any questions or comments?
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Really they just need this project
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moving forward.
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I know a lot of times we don't think of far west Texas
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as needing mitigation for flood
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and they very much do.
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And it was good to see
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that you kind of laid out the benefits to ag,
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346 acres of agricultural land,
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as well as kind of describe the project
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which is the traditional detention ponds
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with the ability to kind of take care
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of the sedimentation that occurs as well.
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So, you know, a great project
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and also the fact
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that they're building upon a study
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that previously was funded by the board.
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And I think this happens a lot of times,
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but we don't necessarily always kind of showcase that,
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but planning is important.
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It may not be something that immediately
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the community picks up and does,
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but it certainly is a benefit kind of moving forward
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when opportunities present themselves like they did here.
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So it's good to see that, you know,
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an investment that we made in the past in terms of planning,
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the community taking that initiative and funding that
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and participating as well,
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and then moving the planning forward
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and taking advantage of the FIF.
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So great project
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and a great job putting this together as always.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Well said, this is exactly what the FIF is for.
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You know, people don't really think about El Paso
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as a place that floods, but it does.
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And we love working with our El Paso counterparts
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over there.
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They are proactive and innovative
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and that's the best type of applicant.
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So thank you.
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Well done.
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I move we adopt the proposed resolution for El Paso County
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for 3,210,000 in financial assistance
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consisting of 1,000,605,000 in financing
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and 1,605,000 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for planning, acquisition, design, and construction
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of a detention pond and channel 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 those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Mr. Harden, next item please.
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved
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by resolution a requests from the City of Raymondville
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for $885,551 in financial assistance
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consisting of $337,000 in financing
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and $548,551 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a drainage improvement project.
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And Shubham Agarwal is here to present to the board
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on this item as well.
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Good morning for the record.
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My name is Shubham Agarwal
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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The City of Raymondville is Willacy County seat
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which is located in south Texas.
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It borders the Gulf of Mexico
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and it's considered part of the Rio Grande Valley,
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along with Starr, Cameron, and Hidalgo counties.
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The city's total population is approximately 11,000.
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The city has been impacted by several flood events
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along its south side and west of the existing railroad
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along US Business Highway 77.
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The area drains through a storm drainage system
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that is undersized to manage frequent rain events,
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leading to flooding and property damages.
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The proposed project includes extension of drainage pipes
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into Willacy County's proposed detention pond,
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for which the count is separately
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seeking FIF funding and downstream
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of the county's proposed detention pond,
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construction of linear detention
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on a county owned property west
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of US Business Highway 77.
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The proposed project will reduce flooding
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along the city's south side and west
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of the existing railroad.
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The district qualified for a 62% grant
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of the total project cost for $548,551.
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The remaining 38% will consist of FIF financing
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to complete the project.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this funding requests.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.
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Any questions or comments?
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It's great job of the staff.
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I think working collaboratively and kind of,
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if you will, knitting separate projects together for,
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you know, an overall greater benefit and also,
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you know, helping a small community.
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And of course we know that this area in the valley is
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in desperate need of a flood mitigation.
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So glad they were able to take advantage of the FIF
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and appreciate your work on this.
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Thank you.
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It's a great project.
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Thank you.
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Is there a motion?
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I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Raymondville for $885,551
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in financial assistance,
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consisting of 337,000 in financing and $548,551 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a drainage improvement project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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I second.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye
Aye, the motion passes.
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Next item, please
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved
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by resolution a request for Willacy County for $1,457,571
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in grant in the Flood Infrastructure Funds
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for acquisition and construction of a drainage improvement
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project and retention pond project.
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And Shubman Agarwal is here to present to the board
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on this item as well.
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Good morning.
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For the record, my name is Shubham Agarwal
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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Willacy County is located in south Texas.
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It borders the Gulf of Mexico
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and it's considered part of the Rio Grande Valley.
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The county's total population is approximately 21,000.
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Most of the land in the county is used
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for farming and agricultural operations.
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Thus, the county's primary business is agriculture.
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The county, including the community of Sebastian,
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which is an unincorporated community in the south part
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of the county experienced widespread flooding
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during a 2019 flood event that led
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to a federal disaster declaration.
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Due to lack of infrastructure,
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the flood resulted in weeks of flooding in Sebastian,
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affecting homes, businesses, and farms.
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In addition, during flood events,
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farm to market (indistinct)
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as an evacuation route for the area gets covered
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by water and can hinder emergency evacuations.
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To improve the flooding conditions in the area,
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the proposed project will expand by 100 feet in width
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approximately the 25,000 linear feet
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of drainage ditch lateral G,
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which is the only storm water outfall
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for the Sebastian area.
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The project also includes construction
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of our 10 acre regional retention pond.
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The project falls within the jurisdiction
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of the Willacy County Drainage District number one.
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However, the district has limited resources
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to finance a project of this size.
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Therefore through an interlocal agreement,
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Willacy County is managing the proposed funding
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and the Hidalgo County Drainage District number one
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will perform the planning, design,
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and construction of the project.
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Once completed, the project components will be owned
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and operated by Willacy County Drainage District number one.
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The project will not only benefit the Sebastian area,
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it will also benefit Hidalgo County
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by allowing Willacy County and their district
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to retain storm water in their system,
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which will free up the capacity
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from the main floodway channel,
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through which Hidalgo county stormwater discharge flows.
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The district qualified for a 51% grant
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of the total project cost of 1.46 million.
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The remaining 49% will consist of $1.4 million
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of in-kind contribution
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from Hidalgo County Drainage District number one
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to complete the project.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this funding requests.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.
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Questions or comments?
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Great example of collaboration.
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I think that was one of the big benefits
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that we were looking forward to seeing in FIF.
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And this is an prime example,
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particularly Hidalgo County Drainage District number one
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stepping up and doing
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the planning, design, and construction,
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and working closely with Willacy County Drainage District
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number one, just a collaborative effort there
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that benefits, as you mentioned, you know,
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not only Sebastian,
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but also the surrounding areas.
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Som much needed project and just a super example
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of collaboration between local entities.
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Again, the leadership to work together
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and to gain benefit for the region as a whole.
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So thanks for working on this project.
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Thank you.
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Yes, collaboration is a tenant at the FIF.
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I'm really happy to see a project like this.
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I know that these dollars are going to have such an impact
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on this community and it's also improving public safety.
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So great projects.
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Thank you.
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I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for Willacy County for $1,457,571 in grant
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for acquisition and construction
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of a drainage improvement and retention pond 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 those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Next item, please Mr. Harden
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Chairwoman Paup, staff has requested
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to present items numbers seven and eight together.
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That's fine.
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Thank you.
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Good morning.
Item number seven.
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Item number seven.
Good morning.
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I'm sorry.
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Approved by resolution, a request
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from the City of Marble Falls,
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amending TWD resolution 20-099
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to extend the commitment period
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and to authorize the purchase of bonds in one or more series
00:30:55.180 --> 00:31:00.180
and for $1,691,438 in financial assistance,
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consisting of $947,000 of financing
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and $744,438 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:31:09.740 --> 00:31:11.680
for planning, design, and construction
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of the drainage project.
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Item number eight, approved by resolution, a request
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from the City of Marble Falls,
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amending TWD resolution 20-099
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to extend the commitment period,
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and to authorize the purchase of bonds in one or more series
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and for $29,694,800 in financial assistance
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consisting of $16,629,000 in financing
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and $13,065,800 in grant
00:31:42.945 --> 00:31:44.610
from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for the planning, design, and construction
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of a flood mitigation project.
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And Mireya Loewe is here today
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to present to the board on deciding.
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Morning.
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Good morning Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.
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My name is Mireya Loewe
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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The City of Marble Falls is located
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in southern Burnet County on the banks
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of Lake Marble Falls, about 38 miles northwest of Austin.
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In December 2020,
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the City received a commitment
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from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for a category three project
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consisting of 662,280 in grant
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and 233,000 in financing,
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with a commitment expiration of June 30th, 2021.
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If the two proposed category two projects are approved,
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the city wishes to close the financing
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of all three projects as a single bond series
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to minimize issuance costs and maximize funds
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or project related costs.
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Therefore the city is requesting approval
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of three components.
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The first is to amend
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resolution number 20-099
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for the approved category three project
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to extend the commitment
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from June 30th to October 31st, 2021,
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to sync the commitment expiration date
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with those of the proposed category two projects
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and to authorize the purchase
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of bonds in one or more series.
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The second request is for funding
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for a category two project
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to divert the 100 year discharge
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from the unnamed tributaries upstream sub-basin
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to Backbone Creek.
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The existing capaCity of the unnamed tributary
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is very low,
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resulting in frequent flooding of 11 roadways,
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and more than 50 properties
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that are within the 100 year flood plain.
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The proposed diversion will discharge
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into Backbone Creek downstream of FM 1431.
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The project and benefit area lie entirely within the city.
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Preliminary modeling indicates
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that the proposed diversion will reduce the impact
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of flooding through that residential neighborhood,
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removing 23 habitable structures
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from the 100 year flood plain.
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The 24 team Marble Falls Flood Protection Plan
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and the 2015 update
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to the Burnett County hazard mitigation action plan
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identified the proposed project
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as a flood mitigation alternative.
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The city qualified for a grant equal to 44%
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of the total project costs of 1.69 million.
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The remaining 56% will be from FIF financing.
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The third request is for funding
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of a category two project
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to relocate the existing waste water treatment plant
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out of the 100 year flood plain.
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The city's existing wastewater treatment plant
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has the treatment capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day
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and is currently located within three flood plains.
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It has experienced severe flooding
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during two major flood events over the last 10 years.
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The proposed project includes construction
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of a new 1.5 million gallons per day plant
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at the existing waste water treatment plant's
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land application site,
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which is outside of the 100 year flood plains.
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It will also include construction
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of conveyance to the new plant,
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including pipelines and lift stations for raw wastewater
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and purple pipe efflux
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and the commissioning and restoration
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of the existing water treatment plant site.
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The City qualified for a grant of 44%
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of the total project costs of 29.67 million.
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The remaining 56% will be in FIF financing.
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The city will also provide an additional 3.125 million
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in federal funding towards the project.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of these funding requests.
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This concludes my presentation.
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May I answer any questions?
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Questions, or comments?
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Wow.
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What a comprehensive project.
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It's great that we're able to kind of
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put all of the requests together
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to help save the community money.
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And at the same time,
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do some impactful flood mitigation projects,
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particularly moving the 1.5 million gallon a day
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wastewater treatment plant out of harm's way.
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So, you know, great work on this
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and there's even a federal component.
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So great work from the staff, you know
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pulling together all of the, all of the strings
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and pieces to do something that's going to be, you know
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I think tremendously impactful
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and very cost-effective for the community.
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So thanks for your work on this.
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We love utilizing those federal funds.
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That's just fantastic.
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And as you know, this was in their 14 and 15 plans.
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So the fact that they're getting a 44% grant
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is just fantastic.
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So let's, let's get these projects done.
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Is there a motion?
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I move we adopt the proposed resolutions
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for the City of Marble Falls
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to amend TWDB resolution 20-099
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to extend the commitment period
00:37:04.160 --> 00:37:07.630
and to authorize the purchase of bonds in one or more series
00:37:07.630 --> 00:37:12.630
and for $1,691,438 in financial assistance
00:37:13.300 --> 00:37:16.800
consisting of 947,000 in financing
00:37:16.800 --> 00:37:21.800
and $744,438 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:37:22.200 --> 00:37:24.230
for planning, design, and construction
00:37:24.230 --> 00:37:25.720
of a drainage project
00:37:25.720 --> 00:37:29.690
and to amend TWDB resolution 20-099
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to extend the commitment period
00:37:31.360 --> 00:37:32.480
and to authorize the purchase
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of bonds in one or more series
00:37:34.410 --> 00:37:37.633
and for $29,694,800
00:37:42.970 --> 00:37:44.230
in financial assistance
00:37:44.230 --> 00:37:49.050
consisting of $16,629,000 in financing
00:37:49.050 --> 00:37:54.050
and $13,065,800 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Plan
00:37:54.970 --> 00:37:56.560
for the planning, design, and construction
00:37:56.560 --> 00:37:58.280
of a flood mitigation project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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I second.
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All those in favor, say.
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Aye
Aye. Motion passes.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman Paup.
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The next item on the agenda is approved by resolution,
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a request from the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement
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District number 14 for $2 million in financial assistance
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consisting of $1,900,000 in financing
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and $100,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a flood management project.
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And Mireya Loewe will also present to the board
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on this item today.
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For the record, my name is Mireya Loewe
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District Number 14
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is in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, Texas.
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This district has a population of approximately 7,019.
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The Avalon and Russels Landing communities
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which include 930 residences have experienced flooding
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during heavy rainfalls.
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During high rainfall events,
00:39:06.400 --> 00:39:08.260
when the Russels River is high,
00:39:08.260 --> 00:39:10.890
the district's drainage overflow flood gates are designed
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to close to prevent river water from back flowing
00:39:14.130 --> 00:39:15.920
into the district's main outfall
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and into the levy protected area.
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While the district's pumps are used to remove floodwater
00:39:21.880 --> 00:39:24.750
from the residential areas over the levee
00:39:24.750 --> 00:39:26.860
and into the Russels River.
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During Hurricane Harvey,
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the district's pumps suffered failures
00:39:30.260 --> 00:39:32.780
and the flood gates experienced leaking.
00:39:32.780 --> 00:39:34.740
This led to street flooding in the area
00:39:34.740 --> 00:39:37.780
that prevented operations and engineering staff
00:39:37.780 --> 00:39:40.330
from accessing the pumps, which worsened the flood.
00:39:41.410 --> 00:39:43.980
Furthermore, the pump station's steel stop logs
00:39:43.980 --> 00:39:46.457
which are manually installed and not reliable
00:39:46.457 --> 00:39:49.130
further create a potential unsafe conditions
00:39:49.130 --> 00:39:50.633
for districts operators.
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In addition, because there are no flood warning systems
00:39:54.870 --> 00:39:57.430
on some major thoroughfares,
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the district was not able to communicate
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to the public the location of the high water areas.
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The proposed project will replace existing
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manually installed stop blocks
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with electric driven slide gates,
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install additional storm water pumps,
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increasing pumping capacity by 25,700 gallons per minute,
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replace the pump station motor control center.
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and install flood warning system.
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The project will minimize street and structural flooding,
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mitigate flood damages,
00:40:28.220 --> 00:40:30.780
and provide more resilient public communications
00:40:30.780 --> 00:40:33.030
and equipment operations during flood events.
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The district qualified for a grant equal to 5%
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of the total project cost of 2 million.
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The remaining 95% will be funded
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through FIF financing.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:40:46.330 --> 00:40:47.890
of this funding request.
00:40:47.890 --> 00:40:49.410
This concludes my presentation.
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May I answer any questions?
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Questions, or comments?
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This project's got the one, two punch.
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I mean, not only going in there
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and providing additional facilities to
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to provide the corrective measures
00:41:03.600 --> 00:41:05.080
from a design standpoint,
00:41:05.080 --> 00:41:07.260
upgrading the pumps,
00:41:07.260 --> 00:41:08.970
and then putting in and
00:41:08.970 --> 00:41:10.610
and doing something differently
00:41:10.610 --> 00:41:15.291
than the manually imposed stop gates,
00:41:15.291 --> 00:41:17.477
but also providing an early warning system
00:41:17.477 --> 00:41:20.530
for the public and for emergency management
00:41:20.530 --> 00:41:22.120
to help people get out of harm's way.
00:41:22.120 --> 00:41:24.710
So, you know, a great project
00:41:24.710 --> 00:41:27.550
and really appreciate your work on this.
00:41:27.550 --> 00:41:29.230
And the fact that again,
00:41:29.230 --> 00:41:30.560
the community is stepping forward
00:41:30.560 --> 00:41:33.380
and utilizing the financing of board.
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So not just grant,
00:41:34.220 --> 00:41:37.930
but also taking advantage of the 0% interest loan.
00:41:37.930 --> 00:41:39.880
So a really, really good project.
00:41:39.880 --> 00:41:41.830
And again, it's got that one-two punch.
00:41:43.730 --> 00:41:45.900
Saving people and property.
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That's the whole point of the FIF
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and this one feels pretty personal
00:41:49.180 --> 00:41:50.730
to me because I think I've shared
00:41:50.730 --> 00:41:54.190
with most of y'all that I have friends
00:41:54.190 --> 00:41:57.905
and family members that have lost people
00:41:57.905 --> 00:42:02.200
and homes due to floods the last few years.
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So the flood early warning systems are very important
00:42:06.430 --> 00:42:08.600
and very dear to my heart.
00:42:08.600 --> 00:42:10.950
So I love to see these projects moving forward.
00:42:12.540 --> 00:42:14.730
I move we adopt the proposed resolution for
00:42:14.730 --> 00:42:18.320
the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District number 14
00:42:18.320 --> 00:42:20.610
for $2 million in financial assistance
00:42:20.610 --> 00:42:24.010
consisting of 1,900,000 in financing
00:42:24.010 --> 00:42:25.820
and 100,000 in grants
00:42:25.820 --> 00:42:27.230
from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:42:27.230 --> 00:42:29.270
for planning, design, and construction
00:42:29.270 --> 00:42:30.660
of a flood management project
00:42:30.660 --> 00:42:33.420
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:42:33.420 --> 00:42:34.680
Is there a second?
00:42:34.680 --> 00:42:36.070
I second.
00:42:36.070 --> 00:42:37.991
All those in favor, say aye.
00:42:37.991 --> 00:42:39.350
Aye.
Aye.
00:42:39.350 --> 00:42:40.940
Motion passes.
00:42:40.940 --> 00:42:42.127
Next item please.
00:42:44.470 --> 00:42:47.221
Chairwoman Paup, the staff has requested
00:42:47.221 --> 00:42:51.063
to present items 10, 11, 12 and 13 together.
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Great, thank you.
00:42:55.990 --> 00:42:58.727
Item number 10, approved by resolution,
00:42:58.727 --> 00:43:03.727
a request from the City of Kingsville, project number 40125
00:43:06.270 --> 00:43:10.260
for $1,356,000 in financial assistance
00:43:10.260 --> 00:43:14.797
consisting of $754,000 in financing
00:43:14.797 --> 00:43:16.700
and $602,000 in grant
00:43:16.700 --> 00:43:18.100
from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:43:18.100 --> 00:43:19.850
for planning, design, and construction
00:43:19.850 --> 00:43:21.403
of a flood management project.
00:43:23.710 --> 00:43:26.790
Item number 11, approved by resolution,
00:43:26.790 --> 00:43:31.500
a request from the City of Kingsville, project number 40142
00:43:31.500 --> 00:43:35.160
for $1,356,000 in financial assistance
00:43:35.160 --> 00:43:39.131
consisting of $754,000 in financing
00:43:39.131 --> 00:43:41.300
and $602,000 in grant
00:43:41.300 --> 00:43:42.600
from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:43:42.600 --> 00:43:44.210
for planning, design, and construction
00:43:44.210 --> 00:43:45.710
of a flood management project.
00:43:47.500 --> 00:43:49.607
Item number 12, approved by resolution
00:43:49.607 --> 00:43:53.450
a request from the City of Kingsville project number 40143
00:43:54.964 --> 00:43:58.407
for $1,456,000 in financial assistance
00:43:59.390 --> 00:44:02.880
consisting of $811,000 in financing
00:44:02.880 --> 00:44:05.280
and $645,000 in grants
00:44:05.280 --> 00:44:06.650
from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:44:06.650 --> 00:44:08.180
for planning, design, and construction
00:44:08.180 --> 00:44:09.723
of a flood management project,
00:44:10.620 --> 00:44:12.947
and item number 13, approved by resolution
00:44:12.947 --> 00:44:17.947
a request from the City of Kingsville project number 401440
00:44:18.232 --> 00:44:22.316
for $1,856,000 in financial assistance
00:44:22.316 --> 00:44:26.770
consisting of $1,039,000 in financing
00:44:26.770 --> 00:44:30.690
and $817,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:44:30.690 --> 00:44:32.170
for planning, design, and construction
00:44:32.170 --> 00:44:33.743
of a flood management project.
00:44:34.760 --> 00:44:36.740
And Mireya Loewe is here to present to the board
00:44:36.740 --> 00:44:38.670
on all of these items today
00:44:41.704 --> 00:44:42.637
Thank you.
00:44:42.637 --> 00:44:44.790
For the record, my name is Mireya Loewe
00:44:44.790 --> 00:44:47.400
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
00:44:47.400 --> 00:44:50.450
The City of Kingsville is a seat of Klegberg County.
00:44:50.450 --> 00:44:54.800
It is approximately 41 miles southwest of Corpus Christi.
00:44:54.800 --> 00:44:59.220
The city has a population of approximately 25,400.
00:44:59.220 --> 00:45:02.220
The city experiences flooding in several locations
00:45:02.220 --> 00:45:03.540
within the city.
00:45:03.540 --> 00:45:05.760
Based on a 2018 drainage study,
00:45:05.760 --> 00:45:07.730
the current drainage infrastructure does not
00:45:07.730 --> 00:45:10.053
have the capacity to meet a two year storm.
00:45:11.860 --> 00:45:15.440
The proposed four projects will improve the drainage system
00:45:15.440 --> 00:45:18.090
in four locations around the city.
00:45:18.090 --> 00:45:20.360
The projects will upsize portions
00:45:20.360 --> 00:45:22.380
of the existing storm water drainage,
00:45:22.380 --> 00:45:26.540
install new storm water drainage, add curb inlets,
00:45:26.540 --> 00:45:30.123
and expand drainage channels to improve flow hydraulics.
00:45:30.980 --> 00:45:34.110
The projects aim to reduce street flooding
00:45:34.110 --> 00:45:35.963
during a 10 year rain event.
00:45:37.510 --> 00:45:42.440
The combined total cost of the four projects is 6.2 million.
00:45:42.440 --> 00:45:46.560
The city qualified for a 43% grant for each of the projects,
00:45:46.560 --> 00:45:49.083
for a total of 2.66 million.
00:45:50.070 --> 00:45:53.211
The remaining 57% will be funded from FIF financing
00:45:53.211 --> 00:45:57.943
and a local contribution of 176,000.
00:45:59.149 --> 00:46:01.240
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:46:01.240 --> 00:46:02.941
of these requests.
00:46:02.941 --> 00:46:04.190
This concludes my presentation.
00:46:04.190 --> 00:46:05.713
May I answer any questions?
00:46:07.809 --> 00:46:09.370
Questions, or comments?
00:46:09.370 --> 00:46:10.870
Just a great job out of the community,
00:46:10.870 --> 00:46:13.081
putting together a very comprehensive approach,
00:46:13.081 --> 00:46:16.095
you know, getting you know, four FIF projects
00:46:16.095 --> 00:46:17.310
to be able to move forward.
00:46:17.310 --> 00:46:19.129
Of course it was a very competitive scoring process.
00:46:19.129 --> 00:46:22.128
And so, you know, great job in terms of identifying
00:46:22.128 --> 00:46:25.930
what was needed and also outlining the benefits
00:46:25.930 --> 00:46:30.840
that the community's going to see by again, moving forward,
00:46:30.840 --> 00:46:35.840
investing in in flood mitigation, and preserving,
00:46:36.200 --> 00:46:37.360
you know life and property.
00:46:37.360 --> 00:46:40.790
So great project and appreciate their leadership
00:46:40.790 --> 00:46:43.684
in coming together and again, utilizing the FIF
00:46:43.684 --> 00:46:46.440
and the work of the staff in putting this project together.
00:46:46.440 --> 00:46:49.050
A big project for a small community,
00:46:49.050 --> 00:46:50.623
but very, very much needed.
00:46:52.596 --> 00:46:55.820
We have four great projects for the City of Kingsville
00:46:55.820 --> 00:46:57.190
and great local leadership.
00:46:57.190 --> 00:46:58.023
Appreciate it.
00:46:58.890 --> 00:47:00.620
Is there a motion?
00:47:00.620 --> 00:47:02.374
I move we adopt the proposed resolutions
00:47:02.374 --> 00:47:07.374
for the City of Kingsville, projects number 40135
00:47:07.430 --> 00:47:11.091
from 1,356,000 in financial assistance
00:47:11.091 --> 00:47:14.520
consisting of $754,000 in financing
00:47:14.520 --> 00:47:19.020
and $602,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:47:19.020 --> 00:47:20.900
for planning, design, and construction
00:47:20.900 --> 00:47:23.330
of a flood management project,
00:47:23.330 --> 00:47:27.987
project number 40142 for $1,356,000 in financial assistance
00:47:30.470 --> 00:47:33.320
consisting of 754,000 in financing
00:47:33.320 --> 00:47:36.780
and 602,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:47:36.780 --> 00:47:38.520
for planning, design, and construction
00:47:38.520 --> 00:47:40.187
of a flood management project
00:47:40.187 --> 00:47:44.817
and project number 40143 for 1,456,000
00:47:47.160 --> 00:47:48.540
in financial assistance
00:47:48.540 --> 00:47:51.570
consisting of $811,000 in financing
00:47:51.570 --> 00:47:55.660
and $645,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
00:47:55.660 --> 00:47:57.550
for planning, design, and construction
00:47:57.550 --> 00:47:59.510
of a flood management project,
00:47:59.510 --> 00:48:02.480
and project number 40144
00:48:02.480 --> 00:48:06.900
for $1,856,000 in financial assistance
00:48:06.900 --> 00:48:10.253
consisting of $1,039,000 in financing
00:48:10.253 --> 00:48:14.900
and $817,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Plan
00:48:14.900 --> 00:48:16.580
for planning, design, and construction
00:48:16.580 --> 00:48:18.410
of a flood management project
00:48:18.410 --> 00:48:20.903
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:48:22.470 --> 00:48:25.065
That was a long one Kathleen.
00:48:25.065 --> 00:48:26.520
I second.
00:48:26.520 --> 00:48:28.300
All those in favor, say aye.
00:48:28.300 --> 00:48:30.076
Aye.
Aye.
00:48:30.076 --> 00:48:31.793
Motion passes.
00:48:32.650 --> 00:48:33.812
Next item please.
00:48:33.812 --> 00:48:36.729
Thank you, congratulations.
Yes
00:48:39.743 --> 00:48:40.576
Chairwoman Paup,
00:48:40.576 --> 00:48:43.190
the next item on the agenda is approved by resolution,
00:48:43.190 --> 00:48:46.180
a request from Acton Municipal Utility District
00:48:46.180 --> 00:48:49.050
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds
00:48:49.050 --> 00:48:51.600
for construction of wastewater system improvements.
00:48:52.510 --> 00:48:54.270
Tom Barnett is here to present
00:48:54.270 --> 00:48:56.003
to the board on this item today.
00:48:57.660 --> 00:48:58.493
Howdy Tom.
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Hi and congratulations.
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Thank you.
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Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, I'm Tom Barnett
00:49:05.900 --> 00:49:08.650
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
00:49:08.650 --> 00:49:11.070
The Acton municipal utility district provides water
00:49:11.070 --> 00:49:14.220
and wastewater to approximately 19,000 residents
00:49:14.220 --> 00:49:17.270
across the large service area in Hood County,
00:49:17.270 --> 00:49:20.730
just southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
00:49:20.730 --> 00:49:23.000
The district previously received two board commitments
00:49:23.000 --> 00:49:26.163
for this project in 2017 and 2018,
00:49:27.218 --> 00:49:28.820
totaling just under $9 million
00:49:28.820 --> 00:49:30.997
to fund planning, design, and construction to
00:49:30.997 --> 00:49:35.000
rehabilitate and expand the DeCordova Bend Estates
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wastewater treatment plant.
00:49:36.830 --> 00:49:40.510
The district bid the project for construction in July 2020
00:49:40.510 --> 00:49:42.730
and bids received were higher than anticipated
00:49:42.730 --> 00:49:45.113
due to increasing costs of materials.
00:49:45.980 --> 00:49:47.460
This request for additional funds
00:49:47.460 --> 00:49:49.820
would address the shortfall in the construction budget
00:49:49.820 --> 00:49:52.980
and adequate provide contingency to allow the district
00:49:52.980 --> 00:49:54.820
to fully finance the project
00:49:54.820 --> 00:49:57.003
using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:50:00.790 --> 00:50:02.200
of this item.
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This concludes my presentation.
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May I answer any questions?
00:50:06.900 --> 00:50:08.750
Questions or comments?
00:50:08.750 --> 00:50:10.410
Important project, need to move forward.
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And I'm glad we were able to accommodate,
00:50:13.250 --> 00:50:16.410
which obviously is an issue with,
00:50:16.410 --> 00:50:19.320
with many communities with rising costs.
00:50:19.320 --> 00:50:22.610
And fortunately the interest rates are still low
00:50:22.610 --> 00:50:25.480
and you are building it with today's dollars.
00:50:25.480 --> 00:50:28.380
So it would be a lot more expensive if we'd wait,
00:50:28.380 --> 00:50:29.730
you know, years from now to do it.
00:50:29.730 --> 00:50:32.483
So appreciate your work on this, on this project.
00:50:33.950 --> 00:50:36.650
Yes, unfortunately construction costs are just rising
00:50:36.650 --> 00:50:38.940
statewide, really countrywide.
00:50:38.940 --> 00:50:40.330
So this is just something that we're going to have
00:50:40.330 --> 00:50:43.410
to grapple with, but as Kathleen says,
00:50:43.410 --> 00:50:46.010
it's better to build it now while we can.
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So thank you.
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I move we adopt the proposed resolution
00:50:49.870 --> 00:50:52.160
for the Acton Municipal Utility District
00:50:52.160 --> 00:50:55.060
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
00:50:55.060 --> 00:50:57.680
for construction of the wastewater system improvements
00:50:57.680 --> 00:51:00.270
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:51:00.270 --> 00:51:01.700
Is there a second?
00:51:01.700 --> 00:51:03.030
I second.
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All those in favor, say aye.
00:51:04.751 --> 00:51:06.390
Aye.
Aye.
00:51:06.390 --> 00:51:07.900
The motion passes.
00:51:07.900 --> 00:51:09.373
Next item please Mr. Harden.
00:51:12.720 --> 00:51:13.553
Chairwoman Paup,
00:51:13.553 --> 00:51:16.740
the next item on the agenda is consider approving
00:51:16.740 --> 00:51:20.620
by resolution a request from the City of Willow Park
00:51:20.620 --> 00:51:23.260
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds
00:51:23.260 --> 00:51:26.623
for planning, acquisition, associated piping
00:51:28.900 --> 00:51:30.913
for transmission and discharge funds.
00:51:31.770 --> 00:51:35.277
We have Joe Cohen here today to present to the Board.
00:51:36.630 --> 00:51:37.463
Morning Joe.
00:51:38.816 --> 00:51:42.200
Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.
00:51:42.200 --> 00:51:44.090
For the record, my name is Joe Cohen
00:51:44.090 --> 00:51:46.713
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
00:51:47.770 --> 00:51:50.690
The City of Willow park is located in Parker County,
00:51:50.690 --> 00:51:54.120
approximately 20 miles west of Fort Worth.
00:51:54.120 --> 00:51:56.230
The city provides wastewater service
00:51:56.230 --> 00:51:59.723
to a population of approximately 1900 residents.
00:52:00.700 --> 00:52:04.400
The city's wastewater treatment plant has exceeded 80%
00:52:04.400 --> 00:52:06.429
of its rated capacity and the city is now
00:52:06.429 --> 00:52:11.100
required to initiate engineering and financial planning
00:52:11.100 --> 00:52:13.940
for expansion of the plant.
00:52:13.940 --> 00:52:17.010
Additionally, the plant currently discharges
00:52:17.010 --> 00:52:20.120
into a impaired stream segment.
00:52:20.120 --> 00:52:22.920
The City of Willow Park is requesting financing
00:52:22.920 --> 00:52:26.140
for planning, design, acquisition, and construction
00:52:26.140 --> 00:52:31.100
of a new 1 MTD wastewater treatment plant.
00:52:31.100 --> 00:52:35.300
The project will allow the city to meet projected needs
00:52:35.300 --> 00:52:38.503
and remove discharge from an impaired stream segment.
00:52:39.560 --> 00:52:42.670
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:52:42.670 --> 00:52:44.080
with this request.
00:52:44.080 --> 00:52:46.260
This concludes my presentation
00:52:46.260 --> 00:52:50.115
and I'm available for any questions.
00:52:50.115 --> 00:52:52.010
Questions, or comments?
00:52:52.010 --> 00:52:53.700
Always good to see a wastewater treatment plant
00:52:53.700 --> 00:52:54.760
project moving forward,
00:52:54.760 --> 00:52:57.030
because as we know, theoretically,
00:52:57.030 --> 00:52:58.610
there's not one more molecule of water
00:52:58.610 --> 00:53:00.620
in the world today than when God created the earth.
00:53:00.620 --> 00:53:02.757
And so incumbent on all of us to treat it
00:53:02.757 --> 00:53:06.620
and to return it back so it can be used again and again.
00:53:06.620 --> 00:53:09.630
And good to see, you know, Willow Park coming in
00:53:09.630 --> 00:53:12.460
and utilizing the resources of the board.
00:53:12.460 --> 00:53:15.310
And I believe their City Manager, Bryan Grimes,
00:53:15.310 --> 00:53:18.075
has worked with us in the past and so we're looking to him
00:53:18.075 --> 00:53:21.710
and his staff to have a very successful project
00:53:21.710 --> 00:53:24.603
that is on time and on budget.
00:53:26.430 --> 00:53:28.034
Well said.
00:53:28.034 --> 00:53:31.020
I always say, you know, our SWIF and now our FIF
00:53:31.020 --> 00:53:31.960
get a lot of attention,
00:53:31.960 --> 00:53:34.860
but we really have the best run SRF,
00:53:34.860 --> 00:53:37.910
the best run SRF program in the country
00:53:37.910 --> 00:53:40.590
so I'm glad to see Willow Park utilizing it
00:53:40.590 --> 00:53:42.390
to try to keep up with their growth.
00:53:42.390 --> 00:53:45.390
That Tarrant County westward growth is become,
00:53:45.390 --> 00:53:47.840
you know, very tremendous lately.
00:53:47.840 --> 00:53:50.560
So it's good to see them being so proactive.
00:53:50.560 --> 00:53:51.680
So thanks Joe.
00:53:51.680 --> 00:53:52.580
Is there a motion?
00:53:53.630 --> 00:53:55.450
I move we adopt the proposed resolution
00:53:55.450 --> 00:53:56.910
for the City of Willow Park
00:53:56.910 --> 00:53:59.750
for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
00:53:59.750 --> 00:54:02.120
for planning, acquisition, design, and construction
00:54:02.120 --> 00:54:03.632
of a new wastewater treatment plant
00:54:03.632 --> 00:54:07.180
and associated piping for transmission and discharge lines,
00:54:07.180 --> 00:54:10.090
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:54:10.090 --> 00:54:11.130
I second.
00:54:11.130 --> 00:54:12.601
All those in favor, say aye.
00:54:12.601 --> 00:54:14.350
Aye.
Aye.
00:54:14.350 --> 00:54:15.860
Motion passes.
00:54:15.860 --> 00:54:17.210
Next item, please.
00:54:20.477 --> 00:54:22.530
Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda
00:54:22.530 --> 00:54:24.550
is approved by resolution, a request
00:54:24.550 --> 00:54:26.686
from the City of Ivanhoe for financing
00:54:26.686 --> 00:54:29.360
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
00:54:29.360 --> 00:54:31.450
for planning, design, and construction of
00:54:35.730 --> 00:54:38.160
party disaster recovery project.
00:54:38.160 --> 00:54:39.630
We have
00:54:39.630 --> 00:54:42.467
He's talking (indistinct)
00:54:43.543 --> 00:54:47.060
Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.
00:54:47.060 --> 00:54:48.640
My name is Nancy Richardson
00:54:48.640 --> 00:54:51.040
of the Executive Administrator's staff.
00:54:51.040 --> 00:54:53.130
Congratulations Director Paup.
00:54:53.130 --> 00:54:58.010
The City of Ivanhoe is located in the piney woods
00:54:58.010 --> 00:55:00.000
of east Texas in Tyler County,
00:55:00.000 --> 00:55:03.110
about 45 miles north of Beaumont.
00:55:03.110 --> 00:55:07.819
The city's population is approximately 1,960.
00:55:07.819 --> 00:55:11.180
In February 2020, the city received funding
00:55:11.180 --> 00:55:13.474
from the planning, design, and construction
00:55:13.474 --> 00:55:17.080
to improve its storm water management
00:55:17.080 --> 00:55:20.280
through the installation or new, enlarged culverts
00:55:20.280 --> 00:55:23.235
with headwalls to help direct storm water flows
00:55:23.235 --> 00:55:27.690
and reduce erosion in the channel and roadway
00:55:27.690 --> 00:55:30.933
based downstream of the Ivanhoe Dam.
00:55:30.933 --> 00:55:34.800
The project is to help reduce erosion to the road surface
00:55:34.800 --> 00:55:38.300
for the only ingress and egress route from the city.
00:55:38.300 --> 00:55:41.010
The project need resulted from damages sustained
00:55:41.010 --> 00:55:44.250
to the Ivanhoe Dam during Hurricane Harvey.
00:55:44.250 --> 00:55:45.289
Since the commitment,
00:55:45.289 --> 00:55:48.230
the city has experienced additional erosion
00:55:48.230 --> 00:55:50.369
and development of eutrophication at the project site.
00:55:50.369 --> 00:55:53.733
They have used their own resources to remedy the issues.
00:55:54.570 --> 00:55:58.090
The city is requesting an additional $150,000
00:55:58.090 --> 00:55:59.320
in principal forgiveness
00:55:59.320 --> 00:56:01.540
through the Emergency Relief Funding
00:56:01.540 --> 00:56:03.590
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
00:56:03.590 --> 00:56:05.897
for reimbursement of the cost
00:56:05.897 --> 00:56:08.068
and to ensure adequate funding is available
00:56:08.068 --> 00:56:10.110
for construction.
00:56:10.110 --> 00:56:12.260
Like many of the other areas of the state,
00:56:12.260 --> 00:56:14.300
and as you mentioned previously today,
00:56:14.300 --> 00:56:16.930
the material costs for the project have increased
00:56:16.930 --> 00:56:20.513
since the initial project was put together in 2019.
00:56:21.380 --> 00:56:23.480
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:56:23.480 --> 00:56:26.963
of this project and I'm available for any questions.
00:56:28.635 --> 00:56:30.690
Questions or comments?
00:56:30.690 --> 00:56:33.280
Well, an important project for a small community.
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And I think you shared with me that, you know,
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this one should win the prize for innovation
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because they're repurposing a rail car
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to actually serve as a culvert.
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And in terms of the integrity of the design,
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it's actually a much more substantial
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than what could other be provided for
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with some other type of material.
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And so, you know, a great project moving forward
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in something so important to this small community
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because as a result of flooding,
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as you kind of stated,
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it impacts whether or not that can even get
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in or get out of the community.
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So a great project and a very innovative project
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and one that I'm really proud
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that the Water Development Board was able to step in
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and utilize the, the mechanism that we put in place,
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the funding set aside that we put in place for
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Hurricane Harvey projects.
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So thanks for working on this,
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and it will be really exciting to see the project
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when it's completed.
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And I know that they'll get accolades from
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across the country again, for their innovative approach.
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So oftentimes you think it's the big cities,
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but look at this as a small community,
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that's doing something that is, you know,
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I kind of feel feel like others will kind of step
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to the plate and do something similar in the future.
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Well said.
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Nancy, you've been,
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you know our Hurricane Harvey
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project recovery guardian angel.
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How many projects dealing with Hurricane Harvey recovery
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have you had come through your shop?
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Yeah, there's been several.
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It's really incredible.
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And I just love to see, you know, the Board utilizing
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any funds we can to help communities rebuild.
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So well done.
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Thank you.
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I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Ivanhoe
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for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery 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 those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda
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is consider approving by resolution requests
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from the City of Dripping Springs
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to amend Texas Water Development Board
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resolution numbers 19039 and 20043
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to extend the expiration date
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for the 2021 series to April 2022.
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We have Dane Larson here today to present.
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Morning Dane.
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Morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.
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For the record, I'm Dane Larson
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of the Executive Administrator's staff.
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And congratulations again.
Thank you.
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The City of Dripping Springs is requesting an extension
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of their existing $9.5 million loan
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that expires in 2021.
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We received a multi-year loan
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totalling just over 44 million in 2019.
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The purpose of that loan is
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to expand its wastewater treatment plant capacity.
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The city closed on approximately half
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of it's funding in 2019 and proposes to close
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on all the remaining funds in 2022.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of their request.
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My presentation is concluded
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and I'm available for any questions that you have.
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Questions, comments, or motion?
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Glad we're able to accommodate them
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to kind of match their construction schedule
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and keep it kind of more in sync.
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So, so it saves the community money.
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I move we adopt the resolution
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for the City of Dripping Springs
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to amend Texas Water Development Board
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resolution numbers 19-039 and 20-043
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to extend the expiration date
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for the 2021 series to April 2022
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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I second.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
I do.
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Motion passes.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman Paup,
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the next item on the agenda is public comment.
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There's anyone that wishes to address the board?
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There are none at this time.
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We'll give it a minute.
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All right.
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Well if there's anyone who wishes to address the board,
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you can do so right now.
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If not, the board will not meet in closed session today,
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pursuant of the provisions of section 551-071 and 551-074
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of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
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Chapter 551 of the Texas government code,
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and section 6-060 of the Texas Water Code.
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There being no further business
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with the Texas Water Development Board,
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this meeting is hereby adjourned.
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The time is 10:33 AM.
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Thank you.
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Thank you all.
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Thank y'all.
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Great job.