WEBVTT 00:00:06.920 --> 00:00:08.580 <v Announcer>The broadcast is now starting.</v> 00:00:08.580 --> 00:00:10.983 All attendees are in listen only mode. 00:00:13.620 --> 00:00:15.810 <v ->This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board</v> 00:00:15.810 --> 00:00:17.030 will come to order. 00:00:17.030 --> 00:00:20.290 The time is 9:32 for the record. 00:00:20.290 --> 00:00:21.310 My name is Brooke Paup 00:00:21.310 --> 00:00:24.690 and with me is my esteemed colleague, Kathleen Jackson. 00:00:24.690 --> 00:00:26.563 Mr. Harden, the first item. 00:00:29.160 --> 00:00:29.993 <v ->Chairwoman Paup,</v> 00:00:29.993 --> 00:00:33.760 the first item on the agenda today is consider approving 00:00:33.760 --> 00:00:35.150 selected applications 00:00:35.150 --> 00:00:37.280 and authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:00:37.280 --> 00:00:40.100 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:00:40.100 --> 00:00:43.810 from the 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund and Cycle 00:00:43.810 --> 00:00:48.810 in an amount not to exceed $12,106,640 00:00:49.057 --> 00:00:52.470 for watershed flood protection planning projects 00:00:52.470 --> 00:00:54.836 and authorizing the transfer 00:00:54.836 --> 00:00:58.440 of $12,106,640 00:00:58.440 --> 00:01:00.017 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:01:00.017 --> 00:01:02.670 for the research and planning fund as authorized 00:01:02.670 --> 00:01:06.823 by Texas Water Code section 15.53488. 00:01:07.870 --> 00:01:10.700 We have James Bronkowski here today to present 00:01:10.700 --> 00:01:12.000 to the board on this item. 00:01:13.920 --> 00:01:14.753 <v ->Morning.</v> 00:01:15.660 --> 00:01:17.760 <v ->Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:01:17.760 --> 00:01:19.550 For the record, I am James Bronkowski 00:01:19.550 --> 00:01:21.500 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:01:23.080 --> 00:01:25.090 This item for consideration before you today is 00:01:25.090 --> 00:01:28.450 to consider approving 10 selected Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:01:28.450 --> 00:01:30.410 category one applications 00:01:30.410 --> 00:01:33.170 and authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate 00:01:33.170 --> 00:01:35.680 and execute contracts for category one 00:01:35.680 --> 00:01:38.770 watershed flood protection planning projects. 00:01:38.770 --> 00:01:40.750 These studies represent those eligible 00:01:40.750 --> 00:01:43.160 under category one flood protection planning 00:01:43.160 --> 00:01:47.090 for watersheds of the 2020 Flood Intended Use Plan. 00:01:47.090 --> 00:01:48.830 This category of funding was designed 00:01:48.830 --> 00:01:50.980 to support studies that conduct planning 00:01:50.980 --> 00:01:52.818 of entire watersheds no smaller 00:01:52.818 --> 00:01:55.750 than hydrologic unit code 10 digit 00:01:55.750 --> 00:01:57.890 to better inform the development of strategies 00:01:57.890 --> 00:02:00.300 using structural and non-structural measures 00:02:00.300 --> 00:02:01.970 before flood events, 00:02:01.970 --> 00:02:04.960 such as elevating flooding locations and impacts, 00:02:04.960 --> 00:02:08.180 identifying and planning solutions to flooding problems, 00:02:08.180 --> 00:02:11.400 and estimating the benefits and costs of these solutions. 00:02:11.400 --> 00:02:13.720 Category one studies are potentially eligible to 00:02:13.720 --> 00:02:17.590 receive a maximum of 100% grant funds based on criteria 00:02:17.590 --> 00:02:19.950 outlined in the Flood Intended Use Plan. 00:02:19.950 --> 00:02:21.980 Recipients of financial assistance may either use 00:02:21.980 --> 00:02:24.960 their own funds or borrow FIF funds at 0% interest 00:02:24.960 --> 00:02:28.090 for any portion of the meaning project costs. 00:02:28.090 --> 00:02:30.518 The 10 applications before you today include 00:02:30.518 --> 00:02:34.300 the City of Alice, master drainage planning study, 00:02:34.300 --> 00:02:37.720 the City of Houston, Houston stormwater master plan, 00:02:37.720 --> 00:02:40.780 Hunts County, countywide drainage study, 00:02:40.780 --> 00:02:44.090 Kaufman County, county-wide drainage study, 00:02:44.090 --> 00:02:45.310 the City of Lubbock, 00:02:45.310 --> 00:02:47.780 flood protection planning for watersheds, 00:02:47.780 --> 00:02:49.380 the City of New Braunfels, 00:02:49.380 --> 00:02:53.350 New Braunfels drainage area master plan, future phases, 00:02:53.350 --> 00:02:55.290 Orange County drainage district, 00:02:55.290 --> 00:02:59.560 the Sabine River relief ditch extension and expansion, 00:02:59.560 --> 00:03:01.090 Sabine River Authority, 00:03:01.090 --> 00:03:02.960 flood protection planning for watersheds 00:03:02.960 --> 00:03:05.200 in the lower Sabine River basin, 00:03:05.200 --> 00:03:08.670 Travis County, the master flood plan phase one, 00:03:08.670 --> 00:03:10.080 and the Trinity River Authority, 00:03:10.080 --> 00:03:13.223 Trinity River mid basin watershed study phase two. 00:03:14.850 --> 00:03:16.930 These applicants have submitted complete financial 00:03:16.930 --> 00:03:18.055 assistance applications 00:03:18.055 --> 00:03:20.170 and are eligible to receive grant funding 00:03:20.170 --> 00:03:22.240 through the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:03:22.240 --> 00:03:24.700 for a portion of their total project costs. 00:03:24.700 --> 00:03:26.265 Table one in the board memo provides a summary 00:03:26.265 --> 00:03:28.563 of funding sources for these 10 studies. 00:03:29.570 --> 00:03:32.350 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:03:32.350 --> 00:03:33.710 of selected applications 00:03:33.710 --> 00:03:35.650 and requests authorization to negotiate 00:03:35.650 --> 00:03:38.040 and execute contracts for grant funding 00:03:38.040 --> 00:03:39.760 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:03:39.760 --> 00:03:41.650 and the transfer of the funds 00:03:41.650 --> 00:03:42.990 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:03:42.990 --> 00:03:45.300 to the Research and Planning Fund. 00:03:45.300 --> 00:03:46.987 We look forward to working with the entities 00:03:46.987 --> 00:03:50.580 during the next phase of the FIF category one projects. 00:03:50.580 --> 00:03:52.040 This concludes my presentation 00:03:52.040 --> 00:03:53.840 and I'm happy to take any questions. 00:03:55.070 --> 00:03:56.920 <v Brooke>Any questions or comments?</v> 00:03:58.160 --> 00:04:00.140 <v ->Well Chairwoman Paup,</v> 00:04:00.140 --> 00:04:03.920 It's a great day in Texas and it's a great day in Texas, 00:04:03.920 --> 00:04:05.690 of course, because we're moving forward 00:04:05.690 --> 00:04:08.460 so many impactful projects on this agenda, 00:04:08.460 --> 00:04:11.900 but also because we're just so fortunate I think 00:04:11.900 --> 00:04:14.620 to have your leadership going forward. 00:04:14.620 --> 00:04:16.750 You have so much energy. 00:04:16.750 --> 00:04:18.480 You care so much about our state, 00:04:18.480 --> 00:04:21.910 and I really look forward to the opportunity moving forward 00:04:21.910 --> 00:04:25.170 to work with you and all the great things that I know 00:04:25.170 --> 00:04:27.123 that together we're going to do. 00:04:28.190 --> 00:04:32.090 And, you know, kind of, we know that Peter went 00:04:32.090 --> 00:04:35.200 to the PUC and we wish him all the best, 00:04:35.200 --> 00:04:36.460 but he will be missed. 00:04:36.460 --> 00:04:40.029 And the contributions that he made really have set the tone, 00:04:40.029 --> 00:04:42.810 I think, for what the water development board 00:04:42.810 --> 00:04:44.380 will be able to do in years to come 00:04:44.380 --> 00:04:46.871 in helping communities and particularly 00:04:46.871 --> 00:04:50.010 our big regional projects across the state. 00:04:50.010 --> 00:04:53.690 So I think it's just a great day in Texas, 00:04:53.690 --> 00:04:56.640 the first woman chairwoman 00:04:56.640 --> 00:04:58.510 of the Texas Water Development Board 00:04:58.510 --> 00:05:00.070 and somebody who again, 00:05:00.070 --> 00:05:02.760 has so much energy, is so talented, and cares 00:05:02.760 --> 00:05:03.810 so much about our state. 00:05:03.810 --> 00:05:05.300 So I'm just excited. 00:05:05.300 --> 00:05:07.238 And I just had to say that first off, 00:05:07.238 --> 00:05:08.680 just so that you know, 00:05:08.680 --> 00:05:11.520 we can set the tone for the rest of the meeting. 00:05:11.520 --> 00:05:13.605 And also for the years ahead 00:05:13.605 --> 00:05:16.250 that we're going to be working together. 00:05:16.250 --> 00:05:17.240 I did want to say a little bit 00:05:17.240 --> 00:05:19.368 about the project because I think this is exactly 00:05:19.368 --> 00:05:22.150 what the FIF was intended to do. 00:05:22.150 --> 00:05:26.780 We heard from communities in our statewide flood assessment, 00:05:26.780 --> 00:05:29.246 that it was so so important to go out, 00:05:29.246 --> 00:05:32.320 and at the very onset do that planning 00:05:32.320 --> 00:05:34.630 so that as resources became available, 00:05:34.630 --> 00:05:36.010 the community could utilize, 00:05:36.010 --> 00:05:38.500 either from the state or from federal sources. 00:05:38.500 --> 00:05:40.770 And that it was so important 00:05:40.770 --> 00:05:43.460 that we used the best available data 00:05:43.460 --> 00:05:45.720 and that we work together collaboratively. 00:05:45.720 --> 00:05:47.362 And each one of these projects, I think, 00:05:47.362 --> 00:05:50.520 demonstrates that, as well as the fact that, 00:05:50.520 --> 00:05:53.270 yes, they are getting grant funding, 00:05:53.270 --> 00:05:56.380 but they're also putting in their own resources 00:05:56.380 --> 00:05:58.010 to be able to move projects forward. 00:05:58.010 --> 00:06:02.610 So, great projects and James really appreciate you 00:06:02.610 --> 00:06:05.100 and your staff pulling these together 00:06:05.100 --> 00:06:06.863 and I'm moving these forward today. 00:06:08.740 --> 00:06:12.620 <v ->James, I'm going to hijack your first item right now</v> 00:06:12.620 --> 00:06:17.380 just to tell Kathleen that couldn't do this job without her. 00:06:17.380 --> 00:06:20.230 And right now we are an all female board 00:06:20.230 --> 00:06:22.320 which is kind of exciting, 00:06:22.320 --> 00:06:26.010 but the best of wishes to our beloved colleague 00:06:26.010 --> 00:06:27.333 over at the PUC. 00:06:27.333 --> 00:06:28.910 He's going to go over there 00:06:28.910 --> 00:06:31.090 and really make some necessary changes. 00:06:31.090 --> 00:06:33.460 And his leadership is outstanding 00:06:33.460 --> 00:06:35.483 and we are very excited for him. 00:06:36.590 --> 00:06:38.313 Now back to James's item. 00:06:39.560 --> 00:06:40.780 10 grade applications. 00:06:40.780 --> 00:06:42.880 And what I really like about these cat ones 00:06:42.880 --> 00:06:46.500 is they represent all different diverse areas of the state. 00:06:46.500 --> 00:06:48.027 So we're really hitting every area 00:06:48.027 --> 00:06:51.480 and it just shows that flooding such a huge statewide issue 00:06:51.480 --> 00:06:53.400 that we need to address. 00:06:53.400 --> 00:06:54.580 So thanks, James. 00:06:54.580 --> 00:06:55.413 Great group. 00:06:57.560 --> 00:06:58.503 Is there a motion? 00:06:59.610 --> 00:07:02.080 <v ->I move, we approve selected applications</v> 00:07:02.080 --> 00:07:04.510 and authorize the Executive Administrator 00:07:04.510 --> 00:07:07.396 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:07:07.396 --> 00:07:11.280 from the 2020 flood infrastructure funds cycle 00:07:11.280 --> 00:07:14.237 in an amount not to exceed $12,106,640 00:07:16.424 --> 00:07:19.420 for watershed flood protection planning projects 00:07:19.420 --> 00:07:22.547 and authorizing the transfer of $12,106,640 00:07:25.090 --> 00:07:26.890 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:07:26.890 --> 00:07:28.610 to the Research and Planning Fund 00:07:28.610 --> 00:07:29.680 as authorized 00:07:29.680 --> 00:07:34.519 by the Texas Water Code section 15.53488 00:07:34.519 --> 00:07:37.403 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:07:38.600 --> 00:07:40.210 <v ->I second.</v> 00:07:40.210 --> 00:07:42.210 All those in favor say aye. 00:07:42.210 --> 00:07:43.220 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:07:44.140 --> 00:07:45.870 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:07:45.870 --> 00:07:47.461 Next item please. 00:07:47.461 --> 00:07:48.294 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:07:48.294 --> 00:07:50.386 And congratulations Chairwoman Paup. 00:07:50.386 --> 00:07:51.386 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:07:53.133 --> 00:07:55.110 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:07:55.110 --> 00:07:59.720 by resolution a request from the Nueces River Authority 00:07:59.720 --> 00:08:04.610 for $11,841,990 in financial assistance, 00:08:04.610 --> 00:08:08.850 consisting of $9,472,000 in financing 00:08:08.850 --> 00:08:13.850 and $2,369,990 in grant flood infrastructure funds 00:08:15.080 --> 00:08:17.760 for the planning, acquisition, and construction 00:08:22.040 --> 00:08:24.470 of the drainage improvement project. 00:08:24.470 --> 00:08:26.860 We have Jessica Taylor here to present to the board 00:08:26.860 --> 00:08:28.340 on this item today. 00:08:28.340 --> 00:08:30.210 And we also have John Biram, 00:08:30.210 --> 00:08:34.190 executive director for Nueces River Authority here today. 00:08:34.190 --> 00:08:37.610 He is, he has indicated an opinion for the project 00:08:37.610 --> 00:08:38.950 and indicated that he does 00:08:42.920 --> 00:08:45.863 <v ->Mr. Harden, let's have him speak after Jessica presents.</v> 00:08:48.722 --> 00:08:50.661 <v Harden>Okay.</v> 00:08:50.661 --> 00:08:54.130 <v ->Good morning Chairman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:08:54.130 --> 00:08:56.230 For the record, my name is Jessica Taylor 00:08:56.230 --> 00:08:58.180 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:08:59.340 --> 00:09:01.635 The Nueces River Authority manages the water 00:09:01.635 --> 00:09:04.350 of the Nueces River basin. 00:09:04.350 --> 00:09:06.640 The authority is applying on behalf 00:09:06.640 --> 00:09:09.253 of the San Patricio County Drainage District. 00:09:10.190 --> 00:09:13.160 The district is located in San Patricio County 00:09:13.160 --> 00:09:16.083 which is included in the authority's jurisdiction. 00:09:17.130 --> 00:09:19.290 The district has experienced flooding, 00:09:19.290 --> 00:09:22.190 primarily due to several extreme rainfall events 00:09:22.190 --> 00:09:26.560 in areas that have seen significant growth in recent years. 00:09:26.560 --> 00:09:29.127 The Green Lake Drainage Basin, which includes parts 00:09:29.127 --> 00:09:33.120 of the City of Gregory and the City of Portland 00:09:33.120 --> 00:09:36.420 has experienced residential and commercial growth 00:09:36.420 --> 00:09:39.433 due to new industrial developments in the area. 00:09:40.520 --> 00:09:43.150 As development in the area continues, 00:09:43.150 --> 00:09:45.010 the effect on flooding will increase 00:09:45.010 --> 00:09:46.823 in duration and magnitude. 00:09:48.030 --> 00:09:50.023 The proposed project is a phased drainage 00:09:50.023 --> 00:09:53.310 of your plant project to reduce flood risk. 00:09:53.310 --> 00:09:55.413 in the Green Lake Drainage Basin. 00:09:56.310 --> 00:09:59.010 Phase one of the project will include replacement 00:09:59.010 --> 00:10:01.470 of the failed Green Lake Dam 00:10:01.470 --> 00:10:06.210 and upstream drainage channel widening improvements. 00:10:06.210 --> 00:10:09.380 The new dam and widened channel will provide additional 00:10:09.380 --> 00:10:10.900 water storage capacity 00:10:10.900 --> 00:10:13.673 to the North Shore Country Club Golf Course. 00:10:14.520 --> 00:10:17.560 Phases two and three will consist of installation 00:10:17.560 --> 00:10:19.930 of new box culvert crossings 00:10:19.930 --> 00:10:22.760 and excavation of new drainage channels 00:10:22.760 --> 00:10:26.890 to divert watershed stormwater away from the City of Gregory 00:10:26.890 --> 00:10:29.603 and the northwest part of the City of Portland. 00:10:30.590 --> 00:10:33.810 The project qualified for a grant of 17% 00:10:33.810 --> 00:10:37.743 of the total project costs of $13.94 million. 00:10:38.770 --> 00:10:43.224 The remaining 83% will include 9.43, 00:10:43.224 --> 00:10:47.707 excuse me, will include $9.47 million 00:10:47.707 --> 00:10:49.727 in FIF financing, 00:10:49.727 --> 00:10:52.440 $1 million in local contribution, 00:10:52.440 --> 00:10:56.650 and $1.1 million in in-kind services. 00:10:56.650 --> 00:10:58.940 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:10:58.940 --> 00:11:00.400 of this request. 00:11:00.400 --> 00:11:01.940 This concludes my presentation 00:11:01.940 --> 00:11:03.863 and I'm happy to answer any questions. 00:11:05.210 --> 00:11:06.043 <v ->Thank you, Jessica.</v> 00:11:06.043 --> 00:11:07.520 Excellent presentation. 00:11:07.520 --> 00:11:09.540 Any questions or comments? 00:11:09.540 --> 00:11:11.883 Or do we want to hear from our visitor? 00:11:22.920 --> 00:11:26.060 Do we have anyone that wishes to speak on this item? 00:11:26.060 --> 00:11:27.340 <v John>There I am.</v> 00:11:27.340 --> 00:11:28.173 I was muted. 00:11:28.173 --> 00:11:29.006 I'm sorry. 00:11:29.006 --> 00:11:32.700 Chairman Paup and Director Jackson, thank you so much 00:11:32.700 --> 00:11:36.170 for allowing us to be considered in this. 00:11:36.170 --> 00:11:38.290 I am John Byrum, executive director 00:11:38.290 --> 00:11:39.640 of the Nueces River Authority. 00:11:39.640 --> 00:11:44.030 I'd like to thank you and the staff executive director, 00:11:44.030 --> 00:11:46.317 Jeff Walker and his staff for the review 00:11:46.317 --> 00:11:48.240 and consideration of this. 00:11:48.240 --> 00:11:51.810 And we are certainly for this much needed project. 00:11:51.810 --> 00:11:55.960 And if you any questions that maybe I could answer, 00:11:55.960 --> 00:11:57.960 I'd be glad to address those at this time, 00:11:57.960 --> 00:11:58.793 but again, 00:11:58.793 --> 00:12:01.253 thank you for considering this much needed project. 00:12:03.280 --> 00:12:04.800 <v ->Thank you for those kind words.</v> 00:12:04.800 --> 00:12:07.410 Dr. Jackson, do you have any comments. 00:12:07.410 --> 00:12:09.400 <v ->Just to say thank you to the River Authority</v> 00:12:09.400 --> 00:12:10.450 for stepping up. 00:12:10.450 --> 00:12:11.730 I think it's a team effort 00:12:11.730 --> 00:12:15.205 and actually they are going to be the ones 00:12:15.205 --> 00:12:20.205 guaranteeing the repayment of the 0% interest loan portion 00:12:20.250 --> 00:12:24.250 of it through contract revenues 00:12:24.250 --> 00:12:28.692 and then deriving the ad valorem tax 00:12:28.692 --> 00:12:33.330 underlying revenue stream from both San Patricio County 00:12:33.330 --> 00:12:35.320 and the drainage district. 00:12:35.320 --> 00:12:38.340 So I think, you know, a great example of how, you know, 00:12:38.340 --> 00:12:43.310 the FIF is providing that vehicle, that financial resource 00:12:43.310 --> 00:12:45.330 for communities to move forward with projects 00:12:45.330 --> 00:12:50.118 that are going to have a huge impact for all the communities 00:12:50.118 --> 00:12:51.480 that will benefit. 00:12:51.480 --> 00:12:53.816 And I think you gave us kind of an estimate, 00:12:53.816 --> 00:12:57.440 it's almost like 20,000 people are 00:12:57.440 --> 00:13:00.070 in this current flood risk area 00:13:00.070 --> 00:13:02.580 so significant, significant impact. 00:13:02.580 --> 00:13:04.530 So thanks for being here. 00:13:04.530 --> 00:13:05.920 Thanks for speaking on the item 00:13:05.920 --> 00:13:09.373 and working together with your colleagues to make it happen. 00:13:11.520 --> 00:13:13.223 <v ->Well said Director Jackson.</v> 00:13:14.580 --> 00:13:17.100 I move we approve the proposed resolution 00:13:17.100 --> 00:13:21.510 for the Nueces River Authority for $11,841,990 00:13:22.772 --> 00:13:24.270 in financial assistance 00:13:24.270 --> 00:13:28.830 consisting of $9,472,000 in financing 00:13:28.830 --> 00:13:33.670 and $2,369,990 in grant 00:13:33.670 --> 00:13:35.280 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:13:35.280 --> 00:13:37.530 for the planning acquisition, design, 00:13:37.530 --> 00:13:40.500 and construction of a drainage improvement project 00:13:40.500 --> 00:13:42.873 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:13:43.780 --> 00:13:44.990 Is there a second? 00:13:44.990 --> 00:13:46.560 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 00:13:46.560 --> 00:13:48.471 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:13:48.471 --> 00:13:49.304 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:13:50.150 --> 00:13:51.690 The motion passes. 00:13:51.690 --> 00:13:53.143 Next item please. 00:13:55.735 --> 00:13:57.002 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:13:57.002 --> 00:14:00.420 is approved by resolution, a request from the City of Mart 00:14:00.420 --> 00:14:04.967 for $77,500 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:14:04.967 --> 00:14:06.973 for a flood planning study. 00:14:09.729 --> 00:14:13.340 We have Henry Foust here to present to the board 00:14:13.340 --> 00:14:14.453 on this item today. 00:14:15.360 --> 00:14:16.569 <v ->Morning Henry.</v> 00:14:16.569 --> 00:14:19.270 <v ->Good morning Chairman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:14:19.270 --> 00:14:21.090 For the record, I am Dr. Henry Foust, 00:14:21.090 --> 00:14:23.366 the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:14:23.366 --> 00:14:25.630 The City of Mart is mostly located 00:14:25.630 --> 00:14:27.749 in Eastern McLellan County, 00:14:27.749 --> 00:14:31.980 with the southwest portion of the city in Limestone County, 00:14:31.980 --> 00:14:35.330 approximately 18 miles east of the City of Waco. 00:14:35.330 --> 00:14:38.791 It has a population of approximately 2228. 00:14:38.791 --> 00:14:41.333 The city has experienced several flooding events 00:14:41.333 --> 00:14:43.470 over the past several years, 00:14:43.470 --> 00:14:45.640 including the August 2015 flood 00:14:45.640 --> 00:14:48.890 that received a federal disaster declaration. 00:14:48.890 --> 00:14:53.300 The Mart Lake Dam on New Mart Lake is located seven miles 00:14:53.300 --> 00:14:57.510 northwest of the city and was constructed in 1924 00:14:57.510 --> 00:15:01.450 to serve as a water source for the City of Mart. 00:15:01.450 --> 00:15:03.990 New Martin Lake is currently the only water source 00:15:03.990 --> 00:15:07.870 for the city, and as a sole source of water supply, 00:15:07.870 --> 00:15:09.500 the dam must meet the requirements 00:15:09.500 --> 00:15:14.500 in the 75% of the probable maximum flood level, or PMF, 00:15:15.780 --> 00:15:18.830 per the Texas Commission of Environmental Qualities 00:15:18.830 --> 00:15:20.240 regulations. 00:15:20.240 --> 00:15:23.400 To determine the dam's PMF, 00:15:23.400 --> 00:15:27.070 the city needs to perform a detailed analysis of the dam, 00:15:27.070 --> 00:15:30.483 address the dam's apparent hydraulic inadequacies, 00:15:30.483 --> 00:15:33.410 and pursue related improvements analysis 00:15:33.410 --> 00:15:35.280 to address the issues. 00:15:35.280 --> 00:15:38.721 The proposed project includes a hydrologic 00:15:38.721 --> 00:15:43.721 and hydraulic study to establish the 75% PMF, 00:15:44.420 --> 00:15:47.690 a structural analysis of the dam structures, 00:15:47.690 --> 00:15:51.310 an analysis of alternatives and cost estimates 00:15:51.310 --> 00:15:53.570 to address deficiencies, 00:15:53.570 --> 00:15:57.380 an emergency action plan to meet all TCEQ requirements, 00:15:57.380 --> 00:16:02.239 and a benefit cost analysis for recommended improvements. 00:16:02.239 --> 00:16:05.350 The city qualified for a grant equal to 50% 00:16:05.350 --> 00:16:07.540 of the total project cost. 00:16:07.540 --> 00:16:12.540 The remaining 50% equal to 77,500 will be contributed 00:16:12.810 --> 00:16:14.583 by the city in the form of cash. 00:16:15.540 --> 00:16:17.710 The Executive Administrators recommend approval 00:16:17.710 --> 00:16:19.450 of this project. 00:16:19.450 --> 00:16:21.150 That concludes my presentation 00:16:21.150 --> 00:16:24.990 and I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:16:27.010 --> 00:16:28.050 <v ->Thank you, Henry.</v> 00:16:28.050 --> 00:16:29.350 Any questions or comments? 00:16:30.880 --> 00:16:32.250 <v ->Very significant project</v> 00:16:32.250 --> 00:16:35.910 and Libby shared with me that should the dam fail, 00:16:35.910 --> 00:16:38.710 then the city is without a water supply. 00:16:38.710 --> 00:16:41.255 So very much a project that's needed 00:16:41.255 --> 00:16:45.160 to mitigate a significant threat 00:16:45.160 --> 00:16:47.430 to health and to safety. 00:16:47.430 --> 00:16:49.760 So good work on this project. 00:16:49.760 --> 00:16:53.630 Good to see it moving forward and good to see the work 00:16:53.630 --> 00:16:54.500 of the community, 00:16:54.500 --> 00:16:57.190 utilizing the resources of the FIF again 00:16:57.190 --> 00:16:59.903 in a very, very important and impactful project. 00:17:01.530 --> 00:17:02.580 <v ->Indeed.</v> 00:17:02.580 --> 00:17:04.240 Is there a motion? 00:17:04.240 --> 00:17:06.160 <v ->I move to adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:17:06.160 --> 00:17:10.680 for the City of Mart for $77,500 in grant 00:17:10.680 --> 00:17:12.640 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:17:12.640 --> 00:17:14.950 for a flood planning study as recommended 00:17:14.950 --> 00:17:16.653 by our Executive Administrator. 00:17:17.510 --> 00:17:18.920 <v ->I second.</v> 00:17:18.920 --> 00:17:20.800 All those in favor, say aye. 00:17:20.800 --> 00:17:21.633 <v ->Aye</v> <v ->Aye</v> 00:17:22.620 --> 00:17:24.120 Motion passes. 00:17:24.120 --> 00:17:24.970 Next item please. 00:17:28.631 --> 00:17:31.020 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:17:31.020 --> 00:17:34.380 by resolution a request from El Paso County 00:17:34.380 --> 00:17:37.820 for $3,210,000 in financial assistance 00:17:37.820 --> 00:17:41.863 consisting of $1,605,000 in financing 00:17:41.863 --> 00:17:46.863 and $1,605,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:17:47.790 --> 00:17:50.320 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:17:50.320 --> 00:17:53.103 of the detention pond and channel improvement project. 00:17:53.990 --> 00:17:57.783 We have Shubham Agarwal here today to present to the board. 00:18:00.151 --> 00:18:02.540 <v ->Good morning to Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:18:02.540 --> 00:18:04.340 For the record, my name is Shubham Agarwal 00:18:04.340 --> 00:18:07.210 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:18:07.210 --> 00:18:09.620 El Paso County is located in the Chihuahua Desert 00:18:09.620 --> 00:18:11.470 in west Texas. 00:18:11.470 --> 00:18:15.810 The county's total population is approximately 839,000. 00:18:15.810 --> 00:18:18.730 The proposed project is located in the southeastern part 00:18:18.730 --> 00:18:20.590 of the El Paso County, 00:18:20.590 --> 00:18:22.713 between an elevated mesa area 00:18:23.669 --> 00:18:25.543 and the flat Rio Grande Valley. 00:18:26.500 --> 00:18:29.710 The area has experienced flooding and sedimentation issues 00:18:30.630 --> 00:18:33.550 due uncontrolled flows from undeveloped areas 00:18:33.550 --> 00:18:35.830 along the mesa in the upstream portion 00:18:35.830 --> 00:18:39.110 of the watershed that have posed a flood risk 00:18:39.110 --> 00:18:42.022 to residences and the agricultural land. 00:18:42.022 --> 00:18:44.990 The components of the proposed project are the findings 00:18:44.990 --> 00:18:48.490 and estimates from the El Paso County Stormwater 00:18:48.490 --> 00:18:52.990 Master Plan adopted on March 1st, 2021. 00:18:52.990 --> 00:18:56.100 This plan was funded by the Texas Water Development Board, 00:18:56.100 --> 00:18:59.503 the county, and El Paso water utilities. 00:19:00.820 --> 00:19:02.920 The proposed project includes construction 00:19:02.920 --> 00:19:05.140 of two detention basins, 00:19:05.140 --> 00:19:08.480 control in that structures to reduce erosion, 00:19:08.480 --> 00:19:10.720 an outlet structure to distort flows 00:19:10.720 --> 00:19:13.260 exceeding a hundred year rain event, 00:19:13.260 --> 00:19:16.910 an embankment for flood, and sediment pooled storage 00:19:16.910 --> 00:19:19.190 to reduce deposition in the downstream channels 00:19:19.190 --> 00:19:21.030 and flood plains. 00:19:21.030 --> 00:19:24.940 The project will provide flood and sediment control 00:19:24.940 --> 00:19:28.500 benefits to approximately 63 residences, 00:19:28.500 --> 00:19:31.370 346 acres of agricultural land, 00:19:31.370 --> 00:19:33.133 and for roadway crossings. 00:19:33.980 --> 00:19:37.100 The county qualified for a grant equal to 50% 00:19:37.100 --> 00:19:40.833 of the total FIF project costs of $3.21 million. 00:19:41.940 --> 00:19:44.940 And the remaining 50% will be FIF financing. 00:19:44.940 --> 00:19:47.960 In addition, the City of El Paso will contribute 00:19:47.960 --> 00:19:52.960 an additional $2.78 million in cash to complete the project. 00:19:52.990 --> 00:19:55.110 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:19:55.110 --> 00:19:56.460 of this funding request. 00:19:56.460 --> 00:19:58.100 This concludes my presentation 00:19:58.100 --> 00:20:00.650 and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. 00:20:02.000 --> 00:20:03.029 <v Brooke>Thank you.</v> 00:20:03.029 --> 00:20:04.650 Any questions or comments? 00:20:04.650 --> 00:20:05.830 <v Kathleen>Really they just need this project</v> 00:20:05.830 --> 00:20:06.663 moving forward. 00:20:06.663 --> 00:20:08.948 I know a lot of times we don't think of far west Texas 00:20:08.948 --> 00:20:12.390 as needing mitigation for flood 00:20:12.390 --> 00:20:14.550 and they very much do. 00:20:14.550 --> 00:20:16.190 And it was good to see 00:20:16.190 --> 00:20:19.853 that you kind of laid out the benefits to ag, 00:20:20.910 --> 00:20:23.510 346 acres of agricultural land, 00:20:23.510 --> 00:20:25.740 as well as kind of describe the project 00:20:25.740 --> 00:20:28.070 which is the traditional detention ponds 00:20:28.070 --> 00:20:32.750 with the ability to kind of take care 00:20:32.750 --> 00:20:35.300 of the sedimentation that occurs as well. 00:20:35.300 --> 00:20:38.220 So, you know, a great project 00:20:38.220 --> 00:20:39.600 and also the fact 00:20:39.600 --> 00:20:42.030 that they're building upon a study 00:20:42.030 --> 00:20:44.670 that previously was funded by the board. 00:20:44.670 --> 00:20:48.220 And I think this happens a lot of times, 00:20:48.220 --> 00:20:51.470 but we don't necessarily always kind of showcase that, 00:20:51.470 --> 00:20:54.230 but planning is important. 00:20:54.230 --> 00:20:56.700 It may not be something that immediately 00:20:56.700 --> 00:20:58.110 the community picks up and does, 00:20:58.110 --> 00:21:01.430 but it certainly is a benefit kind of moving forward 00:21:01.430 --> 00:21:04.270 when opportunities present themselves like they did here. 00:21:04.270 --> 00:21:05.840 So it's good to see that, you know, 00:21:05.840 --> 00:21:08.736 an investment that we made in the past in terms of planning, 00:21:08.736 --> 00:21:12.050 the community taking that initiative and funding that 00:21:12.050 --> 00:21:13.600 and participating as well, 00:21:13.600 --> 00:21:15.810 and then moving the planning forward 00:21:15.810 --> 00:21:17.310 and taking advantage of the FIF. 00:21:17.310 --> 00:21:18.889 So great project 00:21:18.889 --> 00:21:23.737 and a great job putting this together as always. 00:21:23.737 --> 00:21:24.570 <v Shubham>Thank you.</v> 00:21:24.570 --> 00:21:25.470 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:21:25.470 --> 00:21:28.330 <v ->Well said, this is exactly what the FIF is for.</v> 00:21:28.330 --> 00:21:30.740 You know, people don't really think about El Paso 00:21:30.740 --> 00:21:32.827 as a place that floods, but it does. 00:21:32.827 --> 00:21:37.460 And we love working with our El Paso counterparts 00:21:37.460 --> 00:21:38.293 over there. 00:21:38.293 --> 00:21:40.700 They are proactive and innovative 00:21:40.700 --> 00:21:43.700 and that's the best type of applicant. 00:21:43.700 --> 00:21:44.790 So thank you. 00:21:44.790 --> 00:21:45.623 Well done. 00:21:46.680 --> 00:21:49.890 I move we adopt the proposed resolution for El Paso County 00:21:49.890 --> 00:21:53.840 for 3,210,000 in financial assistance 00:21:53.840 --> 00:21:57.490 consisting of 1,000,605,000 in financing 00:21:57.490 --> 00:22:00.690 and 1,605,000 in grant 00:22:00.690 --> 00:22:02.160 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:22:02.160 --> 00:22:04.990 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:22:04.990 --> 00:22:08.100 of a detention pond and channel improvement project 00:22:08.100 --> 00:22:11.010 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:22:11.010 --> 00:22:12.210 Is there a second? 00:22:12.210 --> 00:22:13.690 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 00:22:13.690 --> 00:22:15.660 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:22:15.660 --> 00:22:16.493 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:22:17.340 --> 00:22:18.330 The motion passes. 00:22:18.330 --> 00:22:20.467 Mr. Harden, next item please. 00:22:22.802 --> 00:22:25.680 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:22:25.680 --> 00:22:28.800 by resolution a requests from the City of Raymondville 00:22:28.800 --> 00:22:33.330 for $885,551 in financial assistance 00:22:33.330 --> 00:22:37.359 consisting of $337,000 in financing 00:22:37.359 --> 00:22:41.410 and $548,551 in grant 00:22:41.410 --> 00:22:43.830 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:22:43.830 --> 00:22:46.240 for planning, design, and construction 00:22:46.240 --> 00:22:48.610 of a drainage improvement project. 00:22:48.610 --> 00:22:51.300 And Shubham Agarwal is here to present to the board 00:22:51.300 --> 00:22:52.983 on this item as well. 00:22:54.170 --> 00:22:55.460 <v ->Good morning for the record.</v> 00:22:55.460 --> 00:22:56.720 My name is Shubham Agarwal 00:22:56.720 --> 00:22:59.200 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:22:59.200 --> 00:23:01.777 The City of Raymondville is Willacy County seat 00:23:01.777 --> 00:23:04.517 which is located in south Texas. 00:23:04.517 --> 00:23:06.740 It borders the Gulf of Mexico 00:23:06.740 --> 00:23:09.750 and it's considered part of the Rio Grande Valley, 00:23:09.750 --> 00:23:13.200 along with Starr, Cameron, and Hidalgo counties. 00:23:13.200 --> 00:23:16.935 The city's total population is approximately 11,000. 00:23:16.935 --> 00:23:19.960 The city has been impacted by several flood events 00:23:19.960 --> 00:23:24.040 along its south side and west of the existing railroad 00:23:24.040 --> 00:23:26.483 along US Business Highway 77. 00:23:27.710 --> 00:23:30.230 The area drains through a storm drainage system 00:23:30.230 --> 00:23:33.810 that is undersized to manage frequent rain events, 00:23:33.810 --> 00:23:36.740 leading to flooding and property damages. 00:23:36.740 --> 00:23:41.120 The proposed project includes extension of drainage pipes 00:23:41.120 --> 00:23:44.460 into Willacy County's proposed detention pond, 00:23:44.460 --> 00:23:46.010 for which the count is separately 00:23:46.010 --> 00:23:48.970 seeking FIF funding and downstream 00:23:48.970 --> 00:23:51.920 of the county's proposed detention pond, 00:23:51.920 --> 00:23:53.670 construction of linear detention 00:23:53.670 --> 00:23:56.160 on a county owned property west 00:23:56.160 --> 00:23:58.403 of US Business Highway 77. 00:23:59.850 --> 00:24:02.980 The proposed project will reduce flooding 00:24:02.980 --> 00:24:05.210 along the city's south side and west 00:24:05.210 --> 00:24:06.593 of the existing railroad. 00:24:07.600 --> 00:24:10.080 The district qualified for a 62% grant 00:24:10.080 --> 00:24:14.443 of the total project cost for $548,551. 00:24:15.420 --> 00:24:18.220 The remaining 38% will consist of FIF financing 00:24:18.220 --> 00:24:19.800 to complete the project. 00:24:19.800 --> 00:24:22.100 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:24:22.100 --> 00:24:23.510 of this funding requests. 00:24:23.510 --> 00:24:24.910 This concludes my presentation 00:24:24.910 --> 00:24:27.583 and I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have. 00:24:28.980 --> 00:24:31.280 <v Brooke>Any questions or comments?</v> 00:24:31.280 --> 00:24:32.680 <v ->It's great job of the staff.</v> 00:24:32.680 --> 00:24:35.542 I think working collaboratively and kind of, 00:24:35.542 --> 00:24:39.250 if you will, knitting separate projects together for, 00:24:39.250 --> 00:24:43.490 you know, an overall greater benefit and also, 00:24:43.490 --> 00:24:45.490 you know, helping a small community. 00:24:45.490 --> 00:24:48.170 And of course we know that this area in the valley is 00:24:48.170 --> 00:24:50.630 in desperate need of a flood mitigation. 00:24:50.630 --> 00:24:52.840 So glad they were able to take advantage of the FIF 00:24:52.840 --> 00:24:54.840 and appreciate your work on this. 00:24:54.840 --> 00:24:55.940 <v Shubham>Thank you.</v> 00:24:57.200 --> 00:24:58.033 <v Brooke>It's a great project.</v> 00:24:58.033 --> 00:24:58.910 Thank you. 00:24:58.910 --> 00:25:00.560 Is there a motion? 00:25:00.560 --> 00:25:02.820 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:25:02.820 --> 00:25:07.790 for the City of Raymondville for $885,551 00:25:07.790 --> 00:25:09.070 in financial assistance, 00:25:09.070 --> 00:25:13.673 consisting of 337,000 in financing and $548,551 in grant 00:25:16.570 --> 00:25:18.100 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:25:18.100 --> 00:25:19.950 for planning, design, and construction 00:25:19.950 --> 00:25:21.830 of a drainage improvement project 00:25:21.830 --> 00:25:24.130 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:25:25.220 --> 00:25:26.430 <v ->I second.</v> 00:25:26.430 --> 00:25:28.320 All those in favor, say aye. 00:25:28.320 --> 00:25:31.280 <v ->Aye</v> <v ->Aye, the motion passes.</v> 00:25:31.280 --> 00:25:32.317 Next item, please 00:25:34.726 --> 00:25:37.650 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda is approved</v> 00:25:37.650 --> 00:25:41.497 by resolution a request for Willacy County for $1,457,571 00:25:44.390 --> 00:25:46.970 in grant in the Flood Infrastructure Funds 00:25:46.970 --> 00:25:49.630 for acquisition and construction of a drainage improvement 00:25:49.630 --> 00:25:52.293 project and retention pond project. 00:25:54.600 --> 00:25:57.050 And Shubman Agarwal is here to present to the board 00:25:57.050 --> 00:25:58.430 on this item as well. 00:25:59.850 --> 00:26:00.683 <v ->Good morning.</v> 00:26:00.683 --> 00:26:02.432 For the record, my name is Shubham Agarwal 00:26:02.432 --> 00:26:04.291 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:26:04.291 --> 00:26:07.920 Willacy County is located in south Texas. 00:26:07.920 --> 00:26:09.800 It borders the Gulf of Mexico 00:26:09.800 --> 00:26:12.950 and it's considered part of the Rio Grande Valley. 00:26:12.950 --> 00:26:17.620 The county's total population is approximately 21,000. 00:26:17.620 --> 00:26:19.350 Most of the land in the county is used 00:26:19.350 --> 00:26:22.280 for farming and agricultural operations. 00:26:22.280 --> 00:26:25.653 Thus, the county's primary business is agriculture. 00:26:26.730 --> 00:26:29.202 The county, including the community of Sebastian, 00:26:29.202 --> 00:26:33.310 which is an unincorporated community in the south part 00:26:33.310 --> 00:26:36.760 of the county experienced widespread flooding 00:26:36.760 --> 00:26:39.840 during a 2019 flood event that led 00:26:39.840 --> 00:26:42.493 to a federal disaster declaration. 00:26:42.493 --> 00:26:44.413 Due to lack of infrastructure, 00:26:44.413 --> 00:26:47.775 the flood resulted in weeks of flooding in Sebastian, 00:26:47.775 --> 00:26:52.003 affecting homes, businesses, and farms. 00:26:52.900 --> 00:26:55.194 In addition, during flood events, 00:26:55.194 --> 00:26:59.281 farm to market (indistinct) 00:26:59.281 --> 00:27:02.660 as an evacuation route for the area gets covered 00:27:02.660 --> 00:27:03.493 by water and can hinder emergency evacuations. 00:27:03.493 --> 00:27:08.197 To improve the flooding conditions in the area, 00:27:10.220 --> 00:27:13.310 the proposed project will expand by 100 feet in width 00:27:13.310 --> 00:27:16.720 approximately the 25,000 linear feet 00:27:16.720 --> 00:27:19.840 of drainage ditch lateral G, 00:27:19.840 --> 00:27:21.570 which is the only storm water outfall 00:27:21.570 --> 00:27:23.370 for the Sebastian area. 00:27:23.370 --> 00:27:25.760 The project also includes construction 00:27:25.760 --> 00:27:29.294 of our 10 acre regional retention pond. 00:27:29.294 --> 00:27:32.165 The project falls within the jurisdiction 00:27:32.165 --> 00:27:35.410 of the Willacy County Drainage District number one. 00:27:35.410 --> 00:27:38.580 However, the district has limited resources 00:27:38.580 --> 00:27:41.170 to finance a project of this size. 00:27:41.170 --> 00:27:43.576 Therefore through an interlocal agreement, 00:27:43.576 --> 00:27:47.400 Willacy County is managing the proposed funding 00:27:47.400 --> 00:27:50.100 and the Hidalgo County Drainage District number one 00:27:50.100 --> 00:27:51.770 will perform the planning, design, 00:27:51.770 --> 00:27:53.370 and construction of the project. 00:27:54.220 --> 00:27:57.450 Once completed, the project components will be owned 00:27:57.450 --> 00:28:00.523 and operated by Willacy County Drainage District number one. 00:28:01.880 --> 00:28:04.783 The project will not only benefit the Sebastian area, 00:28:05.670 --> 00:28:07.960 it will also benefit Hidalgo County 00:28:07.960 --> 00:28:11.250 by allowing Willacy County and their district 00:28:11.250 --> 00:28:14.190 to retain storm water in their system, 00:28:14.190 --> 00:28:16.000 which will free up the capacity 00:28:16.000 --> 00:28:18.210 from the main floodway channel, 00:28:18.210 --> 00:28:21.920 through which Hidalgo county stormwater discharge flows. 00:28:21.920 --> 00:28:25.540 The district qualified for a 51% grant 00:28:25.540 --> 00:28:28.493 of the total project cost of 1.46 million. 00:28:29.620 --> 00:28:32.660 The remaining 49% will consist of $1.4 million 00:28:32.660 --> 00:28:34.730 of in-kind contribution 00:28:34.730 --> 00:28:37.720 from Hidalgo County Drainage District number one 00:28:37.720 --> 00:28:39.600 to complete the project. 00:28:39.600 --> 00:28:41.620 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:28:41.620 --> 00:28:43.230 of this funding requests. 00:28:43.230 --> 00:28:44.580 This concludes my presentation 00:28:44.580 --> 00:28:47.173 and I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have. 00:28:49.770 --> 00:28:50.970 <v ->Questions or comments?</v> 00:28:52.110 --> 00:28:53.630 <v ->Great example of collaboration.</v> 00:28:53.630 --> 00:28:55.834 I think that was one of the big benefits 00:28:55.834 --> 00:28:59.280 that we were looking forward to seeing in FIF. 00:28:59.280 --> 00:29:01.892 And this is an prime example, 00:29:01.892 --> 00:29:05.880 particularly Hidalgo County Drainage District number one 00:29:05.880 --> 00:29:07.760 stepping up and doing 00:29:07.760 --> 00:29:09.480 the planning, design, and construction, 00:29:09.480 --> 00:29:13.970 and working closely with Willacy County Drainage District 00:29:14.850 --> 00:29:16.140 number one, just a collaborative effort there 00:29:16.140 --> 00:29:18.250 that benefits, as you mentioned, you know, 00:29:18.250 --> 00:29:19.960 not only Sebastian, 00:29:19.960 --> 00:29:22.117 but also the surrounding areas. 00:29:22.117 --> 00:29:26.070 Som much needed project and just a super example 00:29:26.070 --> 00:29:29.380 of collaboration between local entities. 00:29:29.380 --> 00:29:32.389 Again, the leadership to work together 00:29:32.389 --> 00:29:35.090 and to gain benefit for the region as a whole. 00:29:35.090 --> 00:29:37.688 So thanks for working on this project. 00:29:37.688 --> 00:29:39.203 <v Shubham>Thank you.</v> 00:29:39.203 --> 00:29:41.400 <v ->Yes, collaboration is a tenant at the FIF.</v> 00:29:41.400 --> 00:29:43.750 I'm really happy to see a project like this. 00:29:43.750 --> 00:29:46.950 I know that these dollars are going to have such an impact 00:29:46.950 --> 00:29:49.920 on this community and it's also improving public safety. 00:29:49.920 --> 00:29:51.830 So great projects. 00:29:51.830 --> 00:29:52.663 Thank you. 00:29:53.710 --> 00:29:55.780 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:29:55.780 --> 00:29:58.957 for Willacy County for $1,457,571 in grant 00:30:01.710 --> 00:30:03.560 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:30:03.560 --> 00:30:04.940 for acquisition and construction 00:30:04.940 --> 00:30:07.764 of a drainage improvement and retention pond project 00:30:07.764 --> 00:30:10.433 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:30:11.370 --> 00:30:12.520 Is there a second? 00:30:12.520 --> 00:30:14.160 <v ->I second.</v> 00:30:14.160 --> 00:30:15.461 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:30:15.461 --> 00:30:17.620 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:30:17.620 --> 00:30:19.270 Motion passes. 00:30:19.270 --> 00:30:20.670 Next item, please Mr. Harden 00:30:23.580 --> 00:30:26.390 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, staff has requested</v> 00:30:26.390 --> 00:30:30.055 to present items numbers seven and eight together. 00:30:30.055 --> 00:30:30.888 <v ->That's fine.</v> 00:30:30.888 --> 00:30:31.721 Thank you. 00:30:33.460 --> 00:30:35.293 <v ->Good morning.</v> <v ->Item number seven.</v> 00:30:36.630 --> 00:30:38.018 <v ->Item number seven.</v> <v ->Good morning.</v> 00:30:38.018 --> 00:30:41.510 <v ->I'm sorry. (audio cuts out)</v> 00:30:41.510 --> 00:30:43.460 <v ->Approved by resolution, a request</v> 00:30:43.460 --> 00:30:44.850 from the City of Marble Falls, 00:30:44.850 --> 00:30:49.400 amending TWD resolution 20-099 00:30:49.400 --> 00:30:51.510 to extend the commitment period 00:30:51.510 --> 00:30:55.180 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, 00:31:00.810 --> 00:31:03.793 consisting of $947,000 of financing 00:31:03.793 --> 00:31:08.793 and $744,438 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:31:09.740 --> 00:31:11.680 for planning, design, and construction 00:31:11.680 --> 00:31:13.696 of the drainage project. 00:31:13.696 --> 00:31:17.780 Item number eight, approved by resolution, a request 00:31:17.780 --> 00:31:19.100 from the City of Marble Falls, 00:31:19.100 --> 00:31:23.290 amending TWD resolution 20-099 00:31:23.290 --> 00:31:24.873 to extend the commitment period, 00:31:24.873 --> 00:31:28.800 and to authorize the purchase of bonds in one or more series 00:31:28.800 --> 00:31:33.800 and for $29,694,800 in financial assistance 00:31:34.410 --> 00:31:38.093 consisting of $16,629,000 in financing 00:31:38.093 --> 00:31:42.945 and $13,065,800 in grant 00:31:42.945 --> 00:31:44.610 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:31:44.610 --> 00:31:46.370 for the planning, design, and construction 00:31:46.370 --> 00:31:48.063 of a flood mitigation project. 00:31:49.090 --> 00:31:51.250 And Mireya Loewe is here today 00:31:51.250 --> 00:31:53.787 to present to the board on deciding. 00:31:54.760 --> 00:31:55.930 <v Brooke>Morning.</v> 00:31:55.930 --> 00:31:58.820 <v ->Good morning Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:31:58.820 --> 00:31:59.990 My name is Mireya Loewe 00:31:59.990 --> 00:32:01.940 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:32:02.810 --> 00:32:04.480 The City of Marble Falls is located 00:32:04.480 --> 00:32:06.520 in southern Burnet County on the banks 00:32:06.520 --> 00:32:10.203 of Lake Marble Falls, about 38 miles northwest of Austin. 00:32:11.230 --> 00:32:12.580 In December 2020, 00:32:12.580 --> 00:32:14.110 the City received a commitment 00:32:14.110 --> 00:32:15.620 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:32:15.620 --> 00:32:17.560 for a category three project 00:32:17.560 --> 00:32:21.610 consisting of 662,280 in grant 00:32:21.610 --> 00:32:24.360 and 233,000 in financing, 00:32:24.360 --> 00:32:28.810 with a commitment expiration of June 30th, 2021. 00:32:28.810 --> 00:32:32.270 If the two proposed category two projects are approved, 00:32:32.270 --> 00:32:34.370 the city wishes to close the financing 00:32:34.370 --> 00:32:37.081 of all three projects as a single bond series 00:32:37.081 --> 00:32:40.577 to minimize issuance costs and maximize funds 00:32:40.577 --> 00:32:43.293 or project related costs. 00:32:44.250 --> 00:32:46.660 Therefore the city is requesting approval 00:32:46.660 --> 00:32:48.408 of three components. 00:32:48.408 --> 00:32:50.660 The first is to amend 00:32:50.660 --> 00:32:55.120 resolution number 20-099 00:32:55.120 --> 00:32:57.560 for the approved category three project 00:32:57.560 --> 00:32:58.770 to extend the commitment 00:32:58.770 --> 00:33:02.700 from June 30th to October 31st, 2021, 00:33:02.700 --> 00:33:05.470 to sync the commitment expiration date 00:33:05.470 --> 00:33:08.990 with those of the proposed category two projects 00:33:08.990 --> 00:33:10.670 and to authorize the purchase 00:33:10.670 --> 00:33:12.953 of bonds in one or more series. 00:33:14.480 --> 00:33:17.020 The second request is for funding 00:33:17.020 --> 00:33:18.570 for a category two project 00:33:18.570 --> 00:33:21.080 to divert the 100 year discharge 00:33:21.080 --> 00:33:23.985 from the unnamed tributaries upstream sub-basin 00:33:23.985 --> 00:33:26.310 to Backbone Creek. 00:33:26.310 --> 00:33:28.960 The existing capaCity of the unnamed tributary 00:33:28.960 --> 00:33:30.120 is very low, 00:33:30.120 --> 00:33:33.190 resulting in frequent flooding of 11 roadways, 00:33:33.190 --> 00:33:34.810 and more than 50 properties 00:33:34.810 --> 00:33:37.960 that are within the 100 year flood plain. 00:33:37.960 --> 00:33:40.160 The proposed diversion will discharge 00:33:40.160 --> 00:33:44.543 into Backbone Creek downstream of FM 1431. 00:33:45.490 --> 00:33:50.490 The project and benefit area lie entirely within the city. 00:33:51.060 --> 00:33:52.720 Preliminary modeling indicates 00:33:52.720 --> 00:33:55.270 that the proposed diversion will reduce the impact 00:33:55.270 --> 00:33:57.860 of flooding through that residential neighborhood, 00:33:57.860 --> 00:34:00.180 removing 23 habitable structures 00:34:00.180 --> 00:34:02.410 from the 100 year flood plain. 00:34:02.410 --> 00:34:06.340 The 24 team Marble Falls Flood Protection Plan 00:34:06.340 --> 00:34:08.910 and the 2015 update 00:34:08.910 --> 00:34:12.670 to the Burnett County hazard mitigation action plan 00:34:12.670 --> 00:34:14.713 identified the proposed project 00:34:14.713 --> 00:34:16.973 as a flood mitigation alternative. 00:34:18.820 --> 00:34:20.990 The city qualified for a grant equal to 44% 00:34:20.990 --> 00:34:25.350 of the total project costs of 1.69 million. 00:34:25.350 --> 00:34:29.323 The remaining 56% will be from FIF financing. 00:34:31.310 --> 00:34:33.077 The third request is for funding 00:34:33.077 --> 00:34:34.870 of a category two project 00:34:34.870 --> 00:34:37.970 to relocate the existing waste water treatment plant 00:34:37.970 --> 00:34:41.000 out of the 100 year flood plain. 00:34:41.000 --> 00:34:43.760 The city's existing wastewater treatment plant 00:34:43.760 --> 00:34:47.550 has the treatment capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day 00:34:47.550 --> 00:34:50.650 and is currently located within three flood plains. 00:34:50.650 --> 00:34:52.620 It has experienced severe flooding 00:34:52.620 --> 00:34:55.693 during two major flood events over the last 10 years. 00:34:56.750 --> 00:34:58.820 The proposed project includes construction 00:34:58.820 --> 00:35:01.700 of a new 1.5 million gallons per day plant 00:35:01.700 --> 00:35:04.080 at the existing waste water treatment plant's 00:35:04.080 --> 00:35:06.060 land application site, 00:35:06.060 --> 00:35:09.680 which is outside of the 100 year flood plains. 00:35:09.680 --> 00:35:11.250 It will also include construction 00:35:11.250 --> 00:35:13.110 of conveyance to the new plant, 00:35:13.110 --> 00:35:16.500 including pipelines and lift stations for raw wastewater 00:35:16.500 --> 00:35:17.830 and purple pipe efflux 00:35:18.742 --> 00:35:21.410 and the commissioning and restoration 00:35:21.410 --> 00:35:25.053 of the existing water treatment plant site. 00:35:26.270 --> 00:35:29.010 The City qualified for a grant of 44% 00:35:29.010 --> 00:35:33.470 of the total project costs of 29.67 million. 00:35:33.470 --> 00:35:37.183 The remaining 56% will be in FIF financing. 00:35:38.050 --> 00:35:42.120 The city will also provide an additional 3.125 million 00:35:42.120 --> 00:35:44.243 in federal funding towards the project. 00:35:45.660 --> 00:35:48.020 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:35:48.020 --> 00:35:50.090 of these funding requests. 00:35:50.090 --> 00:35:51.580 This concludes my presentation. 00:35:51.580 --> 00:35:53.113 May I answer any questions? 00:35:54.610 --> 00:35:57.010 <v Brooke>Questions, or comments?</v> 00:35:57.010 --> 00:35:57.843 <v Kathleen>Wow.</v> 00:35:57.843 --> 00:35:59.718 What a comprehensive project. 00:35:59.718 --> 00:36:00.910 It's great that we're able to kind of 00:36:00.910 --> 00:36:03.130 put all of the requests together 00:36:03.130 --> 00:36:04.670 to help save the community money. 00:36:04.670 --> 00:36:06.570 And at the same time, 00:36:06.570 --> 00:36:09.210 do some impactful flood mitigation projects, 00:36:09.210 --> 00:36:13.282 particularly moving the 1.5 million gallon a day 00:36:13.282 --> 00:36:16.860 wastewater treatment plant out of harm's way. 00:36:16.860 --> 00:36:19.420 So, you know, great work on this 00:36:19.420 --> 00:36:21.240 and there's even a federal component. 00:36:21.240 --> 00:36:23.480 So great work from the staff, you know 00:36:23.480 --> 00:36:26.650 pulling together all of the, all of the strings 00:36:26.650 --> 00:36:29.020 and pieces to do something that's going to be, you know 00:36:29.020 --> 00:36:30.670 I think tremendously impactful 00:36:30.670 --> 00:36:33.720 and very cost-effective for the community. 00:36:33.720 --> 00:36:35.633 So thanks for your work on this. 00:36:37.210 --> 00:36:39.850 <v ->We love utilizing those federal funds.</v> 00:36:39.850 --> 00:36:41.120 That's just fantastic. 00:36:41.120 --> 00:36:45.040 And as you know, this was in their 14 and 15 plans. 00:36:45.040 --> 00:36:47.510 So the fact that they're getting a 44% grant 00:36:47.510 --> 00:36:49.150 is just fantastic. 00:36:49.150 --> 00:36:52.130 So let's, let's get these projects done. 00:36:52.130 --> 00:36:53.030 Is there a motion? 00:36:53.880 --> 00:36:56.350 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:36:56.350 --> 00:36:57.980 for the City of Marble Falls 00:36:57.980 --> 00:37:02.630 to amend TWDB resolution 20-099 00:37:02.630 --> 00:37:04.160 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 00:37:29.690 --> 00:37:31.360 to extend the commitment period 00:37:31.360 --> 00:37:32.480 and to authorize the purchase 00:37:32.480 --> 00:37:34.410 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 00:37:58.280 --> 00:38:00.683 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:38:02.050 --> 00:38:03.190 <v ->I second.</v> 00:38:03.190 --> 00:38:04.070 All those in favor, say. 00:38:04.070 --> 00:38:08.080 <v ->Aye</v> <v ->Aye. Motion passes.</v> 00:38:08.080 --> 00:38:09.033 Next item, please. 00:38:11.160 --> 00:38:11.993 <v ->Chairwoman Paup.</v> 00:38:11.993 --> 00:38:14.970 The next item on the agenda is approved by resolution, 00:38:14.970 --> 00:38:17.560 a request from the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement 00:38:17.560 --> 00:38:21.820 District number 14 for $2 million in financial assistance 00:38:21.820 --> 00:38:25.410 consisting of $1,900,000 in financing 00:38:25.410 --> 00:38:29.060 and $100,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:38:29.060 --> 00:38:31.260 for planning, design, and construction 00:38:31.260 --> 00:38:33.680 of a flood management project. 00:38:33.680 --> 00:38:36.030 And Mireya Loewe will also present to the board 00:38:36.030 --> 00:38:37.203 on this item today. 00:38:39.690 --> 00:38:41.420 <v ->For the record, my name is Mireya Loewe</v> 00:38:41.420 --> 00:38:43.370 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:38:44.600 --> 00:38:47.540 Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District Number 14 00:38:48.951 --> 00:38:51.120 is in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, Texas. 00:38:51.120 --> 00:38:55.293 This district has a population of approximately 7,019. 00:38:56.470 --> 00:38:58.920 The Avalon and Russels Landing communities 00:38:58.920 --> 00:39:03.130 which include 930 residences have experienced flooding 00:39:03.130 --> 00:39:05.010 during heavy rainfalls. 00:39:05.010 --> 00:39:06.400 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 00:39:10.890 --> 00:39:14.130 to close to prevent river water from back flowing 00:39:14.130 --> 00:39:15.920 into the district's main outfall 00:39:15.920 --> 00:39:18.810 and into the levy protected area. 00:39:18.810 --> 00:39:21.880 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. 00:39:26.860 --> 00:39:28.350 During Hurricane Harvey, 00:39:28.350 --> 00:39:30.260 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. 00:39:52.040 --> 00:39:54.870 In addition, because there are no flood warning systems 00:39:54.870 --> 00:39:57.430 on some major thoroughfares, 00:39:57.430 --> 00:40:00.105 the district was not able to communicate 00:40:00.105 --> 00:40:03.040 to the public the location of the high water areas. 00:40:03.040 --> 00:40:05.510 The proposed project will replace existing 00:40:05.510 --> 00:40:07.210 manually installed stop blocks 00:40:07.210 --> 00:40:09.620 with electric driven slide gates, 00:40:09.620 --> 00:40:11.844 install additional storm water pumps, 00:40:11.844 --> 00:40:16.313 increasing pumping capacity by 25,700 gallons per minute, 00:40:17.991 --> 00:40:19.500 replace the pump station motor control center. 00:40:19.500 --> 00:40:22.690 and install flood warning system. 00:40:22.690 --> 00:40:26.430 The project will minimize street and structural flooding, 00:40:26.430 --> 00:40:28.220 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. 00:40:33.870 --> 00:40:37.180 The district qualified for a grant equal to 5% 00:40:37.180 --> 00:40:40.030 of the total project cost of 2 million. 00:40:40.030 --> 00:40:42.250 The remaining 95% will be funded 00:40:42.250 --> 00:40:44.130 through FIF financing. 00:40:44.130 --> 00:40:46.330 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. 00:40:49.410 --> 00:40:50.953 May I answer any questions? 00:40:53.710 --> 00:40:55.650 <v Brooke>Questions, or comments?</v> 00:40:55.650 --> 00:40:57.390 <v Kathleen>This project's got the one, two punch.</v> 00:40:57.390 --> 00:40:58.800 I mean, not only going in there 00:40:58.800 --> 00:41:01.429 and providing additional facilities to 00:41:01.429 --> 00:41:03.600 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. 00:41:33.380 --> 00:41:34.220 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 <v ->Saving people and property.</v> 00:41:45.900 --> 00:41:47.700 That's the whole point of the FIF 00:41:47.700 --> 00:41:49.180 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. 00:42:02.200 --> 00:42:06.430 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 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 00:42:36.070 --> 00:42:37.991 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:42:37.991 --> 00:42:39.350 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 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 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the staff has requested</v> 00:42:47.221 --> 00:42:51.063 to present items 10, 11, 12 and 13 together. 00:42:52.090 --> 00:42:53.040 <v ->Great, thank you.</v> 00:42:55.990 --> 00:42:58.727 <v ->Item number 10, approved by resolution,</v> 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 <v ->Thank you.</v> 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 <v Brooke>Questions, or comments?</v> 00:46:09.370 --> 00:46:10.870 <v ->Just a great job out of the community,</v> 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 <v ->We have four great projects for the City of Kingsville</v> 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 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 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 <v Brooke>That was a long one Kathleen.</v> 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 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 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 <v ->Thank you, congratulations.</v> <v ->Yes</v> 00:48:39.743 --> 00:48:40.576 <v ->Chairwoman Paup,</v> 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 <v ->Howdy Tom.</v> 00:48:59.528 --> 00:49:01.417 <v ->Hi and congratulations.</v> 00:49:01.417 --> 00:49:02.250 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:49:02.250 --> 00:49:04.640 <v ->Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:49:04.640 --> 00:49:05.900 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 00:49:35.000 --> 00:49:36.830 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. 00:49:58.035 --> 00:50:00.790 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:50:00.790 --> 00:50:02.200 of this item. 00:50:02.200 --> 00:50:04.057 This concludes my presentation. 00:50:04.057 --> 00:50:05.723 May I answer any questions? 00:50:06.900 --> 00:50:08.750 <v Brooke>Questions or comments?</v> 00:50:08.750 --> 00:50:10.410 <v ->Important project, need to move forward.</v> 00:50:10.410 --> 00:50:13.250 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 <v ->Yes, unfortunately construction costs are just rising</v> 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. 00:50:46.010 --> 00:50:47.710 So thank you. 00:50:47.710 --> 00:50:49.870 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 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 00:51:03.030 --> 00:51:04.751 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:51:04.751 --> 00:51:06.390 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 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 <v ->Chairwoman Paup,</v> 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 <v ->Morning Joe.</v> 00:51:38.816 --> 00:51:42.200 <v ->Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 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 <v Brooke>Questions, or comments?</v> 00:52:52.010 --> 00:52:53.700 <v ->Always good to see a wastewater treatment plant</v> 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 <v Brooke>Well said.</v> 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 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 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 <v ->I second.</v> 00:54:11.130 --> 00:54:12.601 All those in favor, say aye. 00:54:12.601 --> 00:54:14.350 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 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 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 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 <v Man>He's talking (indistinct)</v> 00:54:43.543 --> 00:54:47.060 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 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 <v Brooke>Questions or comments?</v> 00:56:30.690 --> 00:56:33.280 <v ->Well, an important project for a small community.</v> 00:56:33.280 --> 00:56:35.740 And I think you shared with me that, you know, 00:56:35.740 --> 00:56:38.920 this one should win the prize for innovation 00:56:38.920 --> 00:56:41.609 because they're repurposing a rail car 00:56:41.609 --> 00:56:43.890 to actually serve as a culvert. 00:56:43.890 --> 00:56:47.420 And in terms of the integrity of the design, 00:56:47.420 --> 00:56:50.150 it's actually a much more substantial 00:56:50.150 --> 00:56:52.720 than what could other be provided for 00:56:52.720 --> 00:56:54.600 with some other type of material. 00:56:54.600 --> 00:56:57.990 And so, you know, a great project moving forward 00:56:57.990 --> 00:57:00.660 in something so important to this small community 00:57:00.660 --> 00:57:02.516 because as a result of flooding, 00:57:02.516 --> 00:57:04.100 as you kind of stated, 00:57:04.100 --> 00:57:06.670 it impacts whether or not that can even get 00:57:06.670 --> 00:57:08.270 in or get out of the community. 00:57:08.270 --> 00:57:12.447 So a great project and a very innovative project 00:57:12.447 --> 00:57:13.920 and one that I'm really proud 00:57:13.920 --> 00:57:16.666 that the Water Development Board was able to step in 00:57:16.666 --> 00:57:20.890 and utilize the, the mechanism that we put in place, 00:57:20.890 --> 00:57:23.010 the funding set aside that we put in place for 00:57:23.010 --> 00:57:24.850 Hurricane Harvey projects. 00:57:24.850 --> 00:57:26.650 So thanks for working on this, 00:57:26.650 --> 00:57:29.884 and it will be really exciting to see the project 00:57:29.884 --> 00:57:31.240 when it's completed. 00:57:31.240 --> 00:57:34.530 And I know that they'll get accolades from 00:57:34.530 --> 00:57:37.710 across the country again, for their innovative approach. 00:57:37.710 --> 00:57:39.500 So oftentimes you think it's the big cities, 00:57:39.500 --> 00:57:41.340 but look at this as a small community, 00:57:41.340 --> 00:57:43.870 that's doing something that is, you know, 00:57:43.870 --> 00:57:46.490 I kind of feel feel like others will kind of step 00:57:46.490 --> 00:57:49.528 to the plate and do something similar in the future. 00:57:49.528 --> 00:57:52.690 <v ->Well said.</v> 00:57:52.690 --> 00:57:53.910 Nancy, you've been, 00:57:53.910 --> 00:57:56.580 you know our Hurricane Harvey 00:57:56.580 --> 00:58:00.440 project recovery guardian angel. 00:58:00.440 --> 00:58:03.360 How many projects dealing with Hurricane Harvey recovery 00:58:03.360 --> 00:58:05.660 have you had come through your shop? 00:58:05.660 --> 00:58:07.110 <v ->Yeah, there's been several.</v> 00:58:08.220 --> 00:58:09.220 <v ->It's really incredible.</v> 00:58:09.220 --> 00:58:13.570 And I just love to see, you know, the Board utilizing 00:58:13.570 --> 00:58:16.110 any funds we can to help communities rebuild. 00:58:16.110 --> 00:58:17.373 So well done. 00:58:18.650 --> 00:58:19.920 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:58:19.920 --> 00:58:21.890 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:58:21.890 --> 00:58:23.560 for the City of Ivanhoe 00:58:23.560 --> 00:58:26.130 for financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:58:26.130 --> 00:58:27.820 for planning, design, and construction 00:58:27.820 --> 00:58:30.227 of a Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery project, 00:58:30.227 --> 00:58:33.490 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:58:33.490 --> 00:58:34.760 Is there a second. 00:58:34.760 --> 00:58:36.360 <v Kathleen>I second.</v> 00:58:36.360 --> 00:58:38.230 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:58:38.230 --> 00:58:39.790 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:58:39.790 --> 00:58:41.060 Motion passes. 00:58:41.060 --> 00:58:42.540 Next item, please. 00:58:44.663 --> 00:58:47.480 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:58:47.480 --> 00:58:50.870 is consider approving by resolution requests 00:58:50.870 --> 00:58:55.120 from the City of Dripping Springs 00:58:55.120 --> 00:58:56.920 to amend Texas Water Development Board 00:58:56.920 --> 00:58:59.953 resolution numbers 19039 and 20043 00:59:02.420 --> 00:59:04.050 to extend the expiration date 00:59:04.050 --> 00:59:07.780 for the 2021 series to April 2022. 00:59:07.780 --> 00:59:10.243 We have Dane Larson here today to present. 00:59:12.162 --> 00:59:13.412 <v ->Morning Dane.</v> 00:59:14.760 --> 00:59:17.760 <v ->Morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:59:17.760 --> 00:59:19.800 For the record, I'm Dane Larson 00:59:19.800 --> 00:59:22.330 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:59:22.330 --> 00:59:25.600 And congratulations again. <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:59:25.600 --> 00:59:28.350 <v ->The City of Dripping Springs is requesting an extension</v> 00:59:28.350 --> 00:59:31.350 of their existing $9.5 million loan 00:59:31.350 --> 00:59:33.343 that expires in 2021. 00:59:34.227 --> 00:59:36.420 We received a multi-year loan 00:59:36.420 --> 00:59:39.763 totalling just over 44 million in 2019. 00:59:40.640 --> 00:59:41.900 The purpose of that loan is 00:59:41.900 --> 00:59:45.113 to expand its wastewater treatment plant capacity. 00:59:46.026 --> 00:59:48.850 The city closed on approximately half 00:59:48.850 --> 00:59:52.850 of it's funding in 2019 and proposes to close 00:59:52.850 --> 00:59:55.843 on all the remaining funds in 2022. 00:59:58.089 --> 01:00:00.790 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 01:00:00.790 --> 01:00:02.113 of their request. 01:00:02.960 --> 01:00:04.870 My presentation is concluded 01:00:04.870 --> 01:00:07.370 and I'm available for any questions that you have. 01:00:08.660 --> 01:00:12.583 <v Brooke>Questions, comments, or motion?</v> 01:00:12.583 --> 01:00:14.520 <v ->Glad we're able to accommodate them</v> 01:00:14.520 --> 01:00:16.850 to kind of match their construction schedule 01:00:16.850 --> 01:00:18.260 and keep it kind of more in sync. 01:00:18.260 --> 01:00:21.177 So, so it saves the community money. 01:00:21.177 --> 01:00:23.220 I move we adopt the resolution 01:00:23.220 --> 01:00:24.840 for the City of Dripping Springs 01:00:24.840 --> 01:00:26.560 to amend Texas Water Development Board 01:00:26.560 --> 01:00:30.113 resolution numbers 19-039 and 20-043 01:00:31.620 --> 01:00:33.430 to extend the expiration date 01:00:33.430 --> 01:00:37.000 for the 2021 series to April 2022 01:00:37.000 --> 01:00:39.300 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 01:00:40.310 --> 01:00:41.300 <v ->I second.</v> 01:00:41.300 --> 01:00:43.310 All those in favor, say aye. 01:00:43.310 --> 01:00:44.183 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->I do.</v> 01:00:45.120 --> 01:00:46.600 Motion passes. 01:00:46.600 --> 01:00:47.870 Next item, please. 01:00:49.940 --> 01:00:50.830 <v ->Chairwoman Paup,</v> 01:00:50.830 --> 01:00:53.693 the next item on the agenda is public comment. 01:00:56.390 --> 01:00:59.033 <v ->There's anyone that wishes to address the board?</v> 01:01:01.230 --> 01:01:02.730 <v ->There are none at this time.</v> 01:01:04.160 --> 01:01:05.410 <v ->We'll give it a minute.</v> 01:01:19.060 --> 01:01:19.920 All right. 01:01:19.920 --> 01:01:22.690 Well if there's anyone who wishes to address the board, 01:01:22.690 --> 01:01:24.840 you can do so right now. 01:01:24.840 --> 01:01:28.900 If not, the board will not meet in closed session today, 01:01:28.900 --> 01:01:33.900 pursuant of the provisions of section 551-071 and 551-074 01:01:35.240 --> 01:01:37.410 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, 01:01:37.410 --> 01:01:39.710 Chapter 551 of the Texas government code, 01:01:39.710 --> 01:01:44.063 and section 6-060 of the Texas Water Code. 01:01:45.080 --> 01:01:46.560 There being no further business 01:01:46.560 --> 01:01:48.380 with the Texas Water Development Board, 01:01:48.380 --> 01:01:50.440 this meeting is hereby adjourned. 01:01:50.440 --> 01:01:54.030 The time is 10:33 AM. 01:01:54.030 --> 01:01:54.913 Thank you. 01:01:56.241 --> 01:01:57.074 <v ->Thank you all.</v> 01:01:57.074 --> 01:01:57.907 <v ->Thank y'all.</v> 01:01:57.907 --> 01:01:58.740 Great job.