WEBVTT 00:00:03.800 --> 00:00:05.440 <v Computer>The broadcast is now starting.</v> 00:00:05.440 --> 00:00:07.833 All attendees are in listen only mode. 00:00:08.870 --> 00:00:09.703 <v ->Good morning.</v> 00:00:09.703 --> 00:00:11.960 This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board 00:00:11.960 --> 00:00:12.930 is called order. 00:00:12.930 --> 00:00:15.450 The time is 9:35. 00:00:15.450 --> 00:00:17.900 Please excuse our tardiness. 00:00:17.900 --> 00:00:19.970 I was having camera issues. 00:00:19.970 --> 00:00:21.340 For the record, I'm Brooke Paup, 00:00:21.340 --> 00:00:23.470 and with me today is my esteemed colleague 00:00:23.470 --> 00:00:25.873 and favorite engineer, Ms. Kathleen Jackson. 00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:28.470 Ashley, the first item, please. 00:00:29.771 --> 00:00:32.300 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the first item on the agenda today</v> 00:00:32.300 --> 00:00:34.510 is considered approving material changes 00:00:34.510 --> 00:00:36.680 to contracts for goods and services 00:00:36.680 --> 00:00:40.560 executed during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, 00:00:40.560 --> 00:00:42.407 and the contract and performance report 00:00:42.407 --> 00:00:45.840 for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021. 00:00:45.840 --> 00:00:47.690 We have Cameron Turner here today 00:00:47.690 --> 00:00:51.240 to present to the board on this item. 00:00:51.240 --> 00:00:52.893 <v ->Howdy, Cameron.</v> 00:00:52.893 --> 00:00:57.170 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:00:57.170 --> 00:00:58.890 For the record, Cameron Turner, 00:00:58.890 --> 00:01:01.490 the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:01:01.490 --> 00:01:04.380 This is an item for your consideration regarding 00:01:04.380 --> 00:01:08.380 material changes to contracts for goods and services 00:01:08.380 --> 00:01:13.380 awarded under Chapter 2155 of the Texas Government Code, 00:01:13.760 --> 00:01:18.130 executed during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, 00:01:18.130 --> 00:01:21.660 and material encompassing performance 00:01:21.660 --> 00:01:23.910 and contract monitoring for new contracts 00:01:23.910 --> 00:01:26.310 executed during the second quarter. 00:01:26.310 --> 00:01:28.380 The material changes included 00:01:28.380 --> 00:01:30.560 in attachments one and two of the report 00:01:30.560 --> 00:01:34.300 are those that extend the length or postpone the completion 00:01:34.300 --> 00:01:37.430 of a contract or purchase order for six months or more, 00:01:37.430 --> 00:01:40.220 or increase the total consideration to be paid 00:01:40.220 --> 00:01:44.220 under a contract or a purchase order by at least 10%. 00:01:44.220 --> 00:01:45.830 The performance reporting included 00:01:45.830 --> 00:01:47.570 in attachment three of the report 00:01:47.570 --> 00:01:50.880 conforms with the TWDB contracting policies 00:01:50.880 --> 00:01:52.940 and associated rules. 00:01:52.940 --> 00:01:55.680 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of this item 00:01:55.680 --> 00:01:58.213 and I'm available for any questions you have. 00:02:00.040 --> 00:02:01.323 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:02:02.390 --> 00:02:04.790 <v ->One of the things I think you do is, in a review,</v> 00:02:04.790 --> 00:02:08.090 in terms of whether enhanced monitoring is required. 00:02:08.090 --> 00:02:12.600 And I guess that's referred to in attachment three. 00:02:12.600 --> 00:02:16.320 And you didn't have any that prompted enhanced monitoring, 00:02:16.320 --> 00:02:17.830 is that correct? 00:02:17.830 --> 00:02:19.510 <v ->That is correct.</v> 00:02:19.510 --> 00:02:22.570 None of the contracts in this report were identified 00:02:22.570 --> 00:02:26.500 as those that would require enhanced monitoring. 00:02:26.500 --> 00:02:28.220 That being said, all contracts, 00:02:28.220 --> 00:02:30.160 we do require progress reporting 00:02:30.160 --> 00:02:32.490 and work with the contract managers to ensure 00:02:32.490 --> 00:02:36.393 that everything is on budget on time, according to schedule. 00:02:37.260 --> 00:02:38.154 <v Kathleen>Perfect. Thank you.</v> 00:02:38.154 --> 00:02:39.864 Thank you, Cameron. 00:02:39.864 --> 00:02:40.697 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:02:40.697 --> 00:02:42.282 Good to see y'all. 00:02:42.282 --> 00:02:43.230 <v ->Good to see you too.</v> 00:02:43.230 --> 00:02:44.130 Is there a motion? 00:02:45.310 --> 00:02:47.160 <v ->I move we approve material changes</v> 00:02:47.160 --> 00:02:49.056 to contracts for goods and services 00:02:49.056 --> 00:02:53.350 executed during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, 00:02:53.350 --> 00:02:55.040 and the contract performance report 00:02:55.040 --> 00:02:57.500 for the second quarter Fiscal Year 2021, 00:02:57.500 --> 00:02:59.800 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:03:01.250 --> 00:03:02.640 <v ->I second.</v> 00:03:02.640 --> 00:03:04.223 All those in favor say aye? 00:03:04.223 --> 00:03:05.063 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:03:06.322 --> 00:03:07.155 The motion passes. 00:03:07.155 --> 00:03:09.300 Next item, please. 00:03:09.300 --> 00:03:12.060 <v ->Chairman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:03:12.060 --> 00:03:15.230 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:03:15.230 --> 00:03:19.050 to negotiate and execute contracts for Fiscal Year 2021, 00:03:19.050 --> 00:03:22.140 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. 00:03:22.140 --> 00:03:24.094 We have Kyla Peterson here today 00:03:24.094 --> 00:03:25.980 to present to the board on this item. 00:03:27.340 --> 00:03:30.460 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:03:30.460 --> 00:03:32.250 For the record, Kyla Peterson, 00:03:32.250 --> 00:03:35.570 presenting on behalf of the Executive Administrator. 00:03:35.570 --> 00:03:38.740 This is an action item seeking your approval 00:03:38.740 --> 00:03:43.190 for Fiscal Year 2021 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. 00:03:43.190 --> 00:03:46.320 At the board meeting of November 5th, 2020, 00:03:46.320 --> 00:03:47.820 you approved the Executive Administrator 00:03:47.820 --> 00:03:51.980 to publish the Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2021 00:03:51.980 --> 00:03:54.830 for Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. 00:03:54.830 --> 00:03:56.540 The Request for Application appeared 00:03:56.540 --> 00:04:00.060 in the Texas Register on November 20, 2020, 00:04:00.060 --> 00:04:02.620 and included the offer of grant funding 00:04:02.620 --> 00:04:05.850 for irrigation efficiency and system improvements. 00:04:05.850 --> 00:04:10.210 TWDB Contract Administration received 29 applications 00:04:10.210 --> 00:04:13.870 by the February 10th, 2020 application deadline. 00:04:13.870 --> 00:04:16.800 A technical review team scored and rated the applications 00:04:16.800 --> 00:04:18.540 according to the criteria established 00:04:18.540 --> 00:04:21.097 in the Statute Administrative Rules, 00:04:21.097 --> 00:04:24.220 and as stated in the Request for Applications. 00:04:24.220 --> 00:04:27.730 In total, the 29 applicants requested 00:04:27.730 --> 00:04:31.610 over 6.5 million in grant funding assistance. 00:04:31.610 --> 00:04:35.060 However, as noted in the request for application, 00:04:35.060 --> 00:04:38.600 only 1.2 million is available for Fiscal Year 2021 00:04:38.600 --> 00:04:42.270 Agriculture Water Conservation Grants program. 00:04:42.270 --> 00:04:44.240 As such, there are seven projects 00:04:44.240 --> 00:04:47.417 recommended for approval at this time, totaling $1,119,000. 00:04:49.658 --> 00:04:52.180 Each of these projects recommended for funding 00:04:52.180 --> 00:04:55.900 will further agriculture water conservation in the state, 00:04:55.900 --> 00:04:57.650 and also support the implementation 00:04:57.650 --> 00:05:00.570 of irrigation conservation and water management strategies 00:05:00.570 --> 00:05:03.270 in the 2017 State Water Plan. 00:05:03.270 --> 00:05:05.790 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:05:05.790 --> 00:05:09.963 of this item, and I'm available for any questions. 00:05:11.980 --> 00:05:12.813 <v ->Thanks, Kyla.</v> 00:05:12.813 --> 00:05:13.973 Any questions or comments? 00:05:15.030 --> 00:05:17.000 <v ->Kyla, I really appreciate the work on this.</v> 00:05:17.000 --> 00:05:19.930 And as you noted, there was a huge oversubscription, 00:05:19.930 --> 00:05:21.960 I guess, of folks wanting to move forward 00:05:21.960 --> 00:05:23.980 with Ag conservation projects, much more than 00:05:23.980 --> 00:05:26.700 what we had the funding to be able to support. 00:05:26.700 --> 00:05:29.793 But, we did rank them and I think the top two, 00:05:30.640 --> 00:05:34.130 Texas Tech, just wanted to point out that 00:05:35.220 --> 00:05:38.899 their project is to monitor the soil water balance 00:05:38.899 --> 00:05:42.751 on producers' fields and then compare 00:05:42.751 --> 00:05:47.330 kind of like the impact of minimum tillage crop rotation 00:05:47.330 --> 00:05:52.330 and then the multi-species cover crops, and compare that 00:05:52.451 --> 00:05:56.640 with either a conventional tillage or no cover crops. 00:05:56.640 --> 00:05:59.670 And then, what I found was particularly interesting 00:05:59.670 --> 00:06:02.370 and maybe new to this round was, 00:06:02.370 --> 00:06:06.930 actually analyzing the economic returns of those practices. 00:06:06.930 --> 00:06:09.481 So again, kind of demonstrating that 00:06:09.481 --> 00:06:13.870 these are not only the techniques that could be employed, 00:06:13.870 --> 00:06:17.140 that in turn will generate water conservation, 00:06:17.140 --> 00:06:19.990 but also the fact that it will 00:06:19.990 --> 00:06:21.603 save you money, quite frankly. 00:06:22.500 --> 00:06:24.570 And then of course, the key component 00:06:24.570 --> 00:06:27.714 as we've seen going forward, of bringing folks in 00:06:27.714 --> 00:06:30.670 through field visits to kind of share 00:06:30.670 --> 00:06:32.500 and disseminate that information. 00:06:32.500 --> 00:06:34.970 And then the Master Irrigator Program, 00:06:34.970 --> 00:06:39.480 which ranked number two, a long standing program, 00:06:39.480 --> 00:06:43.240 will help and enable more folks to be able to participate. 00:06:43.240 --> 00:06:46.290 So I think it's a great mix of things that maybe are 00:06:46.290 --> 00:06:48.920 a little new and different than what we've done in the past, 00:06:48.920 --> 00:06:52.260 as well as some of our tried and proven projects 00:06:52.260 --> 00:06:54.150 that yield tremendous results. 00:06:54.150 --> 00:06:56.543 So, really appreciate your work on this. 00:06:57.890 --> 00:06:59.160 <v Kyla>Thank you.</v> 00:06:59.160 --> 00:07:01.180 <v ->Kyla, Director Jackson and I have had the privilege</v> 00:07:01.180 --> 00:07:04.730 of seeing a lot of these projects in person. 00:07:04.730 --> 00:07:07.530 And I can tell you, what these stakeholders are able to do 00:07:07.530 --> 00:07:11.053 with such small amounts of money is truly amazing. 00:07:12.500 --> 00:07:15.380 I love Ag grant day, because I know that 00:07:15.380 --> 00:07:18.240 we are putting a lot of money out 00:07:18.240 --> 00:07:20.610 that the returns are gonna be incredible. 00:07:20.610 --> 00:07:23.580 And obviously the legislature agreed, because they doubled 00:07:23.580 --> 00:07:26.100 the amount of funding available last session. 00:07:26.100 --> 00:07:28.983 So, well done. Exciting. 00:07:31.700 --> 00:07:32.940 <v ->Thank you so much.</v> 00:07:32.940 --> 00:07:33.773 Have a good day. 00:07:35.350 --> 00:07:37.620 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:07:37.620 --> 00:07:41.570 to negotiate and execute contracts for Fiscal Year 2021 00:07:41.570 --> 00:07:44.160 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants, 00:07:44.160 --> 00:07:46.910 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:07:46.910 --> 00:07:48.337 All those in favor, say aye? 00:07:49.331 --> 00:07:50.860 Aye. <v ->Aye.</v> 00:07:50.860 --> 00:07:51.760 The motion passes. 00:07:54.900 --> 00:07:56.913 <v ->Thank you.</v> <v ->The next item, please.</v> 00:07:56.913 --> 00:07:59.530 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:07:59.530 --> 00:08:01.430 is consider adopting amendments 00:08:01.430 --> 00:08:05.630 to 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 355 00:08:05.630 --> 00:08:08.040 relating to Regional Water Planning Grants 00:08:08.040 --> 00:08:12.610 and 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 357.21 00:08:12.610 --> 00:08:14.460 relating to Regional Water Planning Notice 00:08:14.460 --> 00:08:15.913 and Public Participation. 00:08:16.880 --> 00:08:18.802 We have Sarah Backhouse here today 00:08:18.802 --> 00:08:20.890 to present to the board on this item. 00:08:23.910 --> 00:08:26.260 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:08:26.260 --> 00:08:27.770 For the record, I'm Sarah Backhouse 00:08:27.770 --> 00:08:30.340 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:08:30.340 --> 00:08:33.160 The amendments before you today are for the Agency's rules 00:08:33.160 --> 00:08:35.010 on Regional Water Planning Grants 00:08:35.010 --> 00:08:37.070 and Regional Water Planning Public Notice 00:08:37.070 --> 00:08:40.110 and Participation Requirements. 00:08:40.110 --> 00:08:41.620 The main purpose of the amendments 00:08:41.620 --> 00:08:43.840 to the Regional Water Planning Grant requirements 00:08:43.840 --> 00:08:47.300 was to allow for the reimbursement of limited labor costs 00:08:47.300 --> 00:08:50.370 for the staff of the planning groups' administrators. 00:08:50.370 --> 00:08:51.500 And the purpose of the amendments 00:08:51.500 --> 00:08:53.750 to the Public Notice and Participation Rules 00:08:53.750 --> 00:08:56.840 is to simplify and streamline the notice requirements 00:08:56.840 --> 00:08:58.310 and to make them more closely aligned 00:08:58.310 --> 00:08:59.900 with the Regional Flood Planning 00:08:59.900 --> 00:09:02.910 Notice Requirements, where applicable. 00:09:02.910 --> 00:09:05.820 The board approved publication of the proposed rules 00:09:05.820 --> 00:09:09.030 back on February 10th, and the proposal was published 00:09:09.030 --> 00:09:11.903 at the Texas Register with a 30 day comment period. 00:09:13.600 --> 00:09:15.360 We did receive one public comment 00:09:15.360 --> 00:09:17.710 on the Notice and Public Participation Rules. 00:09:17.710 --> 00:09:21.650 However, no changes were warranted due to the comments. 00:09:21.650 --> 00:09:23.770 The Adoption Preamble for the Notice 00:09:23.770 --> 00:09:27.770 and Participation Rules, which is 357.21, 00:09:27.770 --> 00:09:30.540 as attachment two to your board memo, does include 00:09:30.540 --> 00:09:33.800 a summary of the comment and the agency's response. 00:09:33.800 --> 00:09:35.450 We did not receive any comments 00:09:35.450 --> 00:09:37.720 on the Regional Water Planning Grant Rules. 00:09:37.720 --> 00:09:39.760 We did make minor clarifications 00:09:39.760 --> 00:09:42.380 to the final Public Notice and Participation Rules, 00:09:42.380 --> 00:09:45.460 and these are outlined in the key issues section 00:09:45.460 --> 00:09:47.380 of your board memorandum. 00:09:47.380 --> 00:09:50.160 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:09:50.160 --> 00:09:53.070 of this item, and this does conclude my presentation, 00:09:53.070 --> 00:09:54.833 and I'm available for questions. 00:09:56.220 --> 00:09:57.770 <v Brooke>Questions, comments?</v> 00:09:59.250 --> 00:10:01.130 <v ->I think you mentioned previously,</v> 00:10:01.130 --> 00:10:03.740 this is, of course, just kind of moving forward 00:10:03.740 --> 00:10:06.030 with the final adoption, but when we discussed it 00:10:06.030 --> 00:10:07.550 and we put it out for public comment 00:10:07.550 --> 00:10:10.630 that a lot of what we'd heard across the state, 00:10:10.630 --> 00:10:13.420 particularly for the Regional Water Planning groups, 00:10:13.420 --> 00:10:17.010 was the need to have a mechanism by which they could get 00:10:17.010 --> 00:10:20.590 some limited amount of administrative support. 00:10:20.590 --> 00:10:23.260 That was something that was provided for 00:10:23.260 --> 00:10:25.430 in the new Flood Planning groups. 00:10:25.430 --> 00:10:27.250 And I think is a great example of being able 00:10:27.250 --> 00:10:29.393 to kind of take some best practices 00:10:29.393 --> 00:10:31.400 from Flood Planning that we learned 00:10:31.400 --> 00:10:32.940 and apply them to Water Planning. 00:10:32.940 --> 00:10:34.640 And it was certainly something that we'd heard 00:10:34.640 --> 00:10:38.250 over the years that the sponsors had suggested 00:10:38.250 --> 00:10:40.500 and felt like would help them to continue 00:10:40.500 --> 00:10:43.040 to support the Regional Water Planning process. 00:10:43.040 --> 00:10:45.322 So good to see that this is moving forward 00:10:45.322 --> 00:10:50.093 to final adoption, and appreciate your work on this. 00:10:50.093 --> 00:10:51.447 <v Sarah>Thanks.</v> 00:10:51.447 --> 00:10:54.915 <v ->Yeah, I think these are very friendly</v> 00:10:54.915 --> 00:10:59.040 amendments to our stakeholders. 00:10:59.040 --> 00:11:00.990 Posting in the newspaper is very costly, 00:11:00.990 --> 00:11:03.560 especially with smaller communities, 00:11:03.560 --> 00:11:06.580 and providing for a limited reimbursement 00:11:06.580 --> 00:11:09.700 of administrative costs is helpful to our stakeholders. 00:11:09.700 --> 00:11:10.810 So I think these are great. 00:11:10.810 --> 00:11:11.860 So, thank you, Sarah. 00:11:14.090 --> 00:11:15.570 Is there a motion? 00:11:15.570 --> 00:11:17.520 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed amendments</v> 00:11:17.520 --> 00:11:21.760 to 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 355, 00:11:21.760 --> 00:11:24.090 relating to Regional Water Planning Grants, 00:11:24.090 --> 00:11:29.000 and 31 TAC Chapter 357.21, 00:11:29.000 --> 00:11:31.180 relating to Regional Water Planning Notice 00:11:31.180 --> 00:11:32.590 and Public Participation, 00:11:32.590 --> 00:11:34.890 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:11:36.220 --> 00:11:37.540 <v ->I second.</v> 00:11:37.540 --> 00:11:39.400 All those in favor say aye? 00:11:39.400 --> 00:11:41.229 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:11:41.229 --> 00:11:42.710 The motion passes. 00:11:42.710 --> 00:11:44.010 Next item, please. 00:11:45.050 --> 00:11:47.580 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:11:47.580 --> 00:11:51.780 is approve by resolution a request from the City of Alton 00:11:51.780 --> 00:11:54.990 for $8,500,000 in financial assistance, 00:11:54.990 --> 00:11:59.630 consisting of $5,525,000 in financing 00:11:59.630 --> 00:12:02.650 and $2,975,000 in grant, 00:12:02.650 --> 00:12:04.150 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:12:04.150 --> 00:12:05.940 for planning, acquisition, design, 00:12:05.940 --> 00:12:07.890 and construction of a drainage project. 00:12:08.840 --> 00:12:10.570 We have Henry Foust here today 00:12:10.570 --> 00:12:13.810 to present to the board on this item. 00:12:13.810 --> 00:12:16.900 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:12:16.900 --> 00:12:19.190 For the record, I'm Dr. Henry Foust 00:12:19.190 --> 00:12:22.034 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:12:22.034 --> 00:12:25.400 The City of Alton is located in south Hidalgo County, 00:12:25.400 --> 00:12:27.781 north of Mission and west of McEllen. 00:12:27.781 --> 00:12:31.027 The city has a population of approximately 12,298, 00:12:32.510 --> 00:12:35.830 and a total area of 5.9 square miles. 00:12:35.830 --> 00:12:37.780 The main storm water conveyance system 00:12:37.780 --> 00:12:40.563 running through the city is the open-channel 00:12:40.563 --> 00:12:44.720 Hidalgo County West Main Drain III system. 00:12:44.720 --> 00:12:47.679 The system drains approximately 28 square miles 00:12:47.679 --> 00:12:51.044 at the confluence of the United Irrigation Canal, 00:12:51.044 --> 00:12:54.880 located near the northwest corner of the city. 00:12:54.880 --> 00:12:56.610 Most of the drainage that contributes 00:12:56.610 --> 00:12:59.960 to the West Main Drain comes from offsite sources 00:12:59.960 --> 00:13:01.710 west of the city. 00:13:01.710 --> 00:13:04.820 There is one minor open-channel system running from the city 00:13:04.820 --> 00:13:08.960 that connects to the West Main Drain III system. 00:13:08.960 --> 00:13:12.350 Based on the existing Flood Insurance Rate Map, 00:13:12.350 --> 00:13:14.960 two primary flooding problems exist, 00:13:14.960 --> 00:13:18.520 shallow flooding in localized depressions with no outlet, 00:13:18.520 --> 00:13:22.713 and insufficient channel capacity leading to bank overflow. 00:13:23.810 --> 00:13:27.440 To assess this drainage need in January 2017, 00:13:27.440 --> 00:13:31.000 the City received $510,000 in financing 00:13:31.000 --> 00:13:33.610 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:13:33.610 --> 00:13:36.070 for a drainage master study. 00:13:36.070 --> 00:13:37.870 The completed plan identified 00:13:37.870 --> 00:13:40.660 several drainage projects and their priorities. 00:13:40.660 --> 00:13:43.950 In June 2018, the Rio Grande Valley 00:13:43.950 --> 00:13:47.210 experienced severe storms and widespread flooding 00:13:47.210 --> 00:13:51.820 that led to the issuance of a federal disaster declaration. 00:13:51.820 --> 00:13:56.820 The proposed project will construct 6,600 linear feet 00:13:57.890 --> 00:14:01.540 of eight by four foot reinforced concrete box 00:14:01.540 --> 00:14:03.670 for the conveyance of storm water 00:14:03.670 --> 00:14:07.220 from the Val Verde Acres subdivision to the outfall 00:14:07.220 --> 00:14:12.220 at the existing detention pond at Josefa Garcia Park, 00:14:12.660 --> 00:14:16.360 installation of new curb inlets along Stewart Road, 00:14:16.360 --> 00:14:20.070 Polk Avenue, Madison Avenue, Diamondhead Avenue, 00:14:20.070 --> 00:14:23.030 and within the Palm Lake Estates subdivision. 00:14:23.030 --> 00:14:25.710 In addition, the project will also include: 00:14:25.710 --> 00:14:27.082 Nature-based solutions; 00:14:27.082 --> 00:14:31.470 Retrofit of an existing four acre retention pond 00:14:31.470 --> 00:14:34.270 in the Palm Lake Estates subdivision 00:14:34.270 --> 00:14:38.380 into a wetland bioretention pond to better manage runoff 00:14:38.380 --> 00:14:40.550 from high frequency storm events 00:14:40.550 --> 00:14:45.278 and provide settlement of pollutants prior to discharge; 00:14:45.278 --> 00:14:48.998 and construction of about 1,500 linear feet of bioswales 00:14:48.998 --> 00:14:52.950 along North Stewart Road and Bryan Road 00:14:52.950 --> 00:14:56.100 to provide additional water quality benefits. 00:14:56.100 --> 00:14:58.760 As a result of the proposed project, 00:14:58.760 --> 00:15:02.970 91 and 55 structures will no longer be 00:15:02.970 --> 00:15:06.630 in 10-year and 100-year floodplains, respectively. 00:15:06.630 --> 00:15:09.271 The proposed project will also reduce flood risk, 00:15:09.271 --> 00:15:12.840 improve roadways and travel conditions, 00:15:12.840 --> 00:15:16.740 improve water quality, and reduce infiltration and inflow 00:15:16.740 --> 00:15:20.650 to the wastewater collection system during flood events. 00:15:20.650 --> 00:15:24.150 The city qualified for essentially a three million grant 00:15:24.150 --> 00:15:27.960 under the FIF, equal to 35% of the total project cost, 00:15:27.960 --> 00:15:30.090 which is 8.5 million. 00:15:30.090 --> 00:15:35.090 The remaining 65%, equal to 5.5 million, 00:15:36.230 --> 00:15:38.570 will be as FIF financing. 00:15:38.570 --> 00:15:40.040 The Executive Administrator 00:15:40.040 --> 00:15:42.300 is recommending approval of this request. 00:15:42.300 --> 00:15:44.420 That concludes my presentation, 00:15:44.420 --> 00:15:46.870 and I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:15:48.130 --> 00:15:49.010 <v Brooke>Thank you, Henry.</v> 00:15:49.010 --> 00:15:50.433 Questions, comments? 00:15:51.330 --> 00:15:53.110 <v ->That was a great presentation.</v> 00:15:53.110 --> 00:15:54.920 I think you laid out the need. 00:15:54.920 --> 00:15:56.820 You spent a lot of time talking 00:15:56.820 --> 00:15:59.840 about kind of like the as-is and then the new facilities, 00:15:59.840 --> 00:16:03.080 and it seems like we're hitting on all cylinders here. 00:16:03.080 --> 00:16:07.870 We've got the nature-based solution with the existing ponds 00:16:07.870 --> 00:16:12.780 that they're using, the 1,500 feet of bioswales, 00:16:12.780 --> 00:16:14.780 a great example of being able 00:16:14.780 --> 00:16:17.950 to pair up nature-based with traditional infrastructure 00:16:17.950 --> 00:16:21.290 to provide kind of a path forward. 00:16:21.290 --> 00:16:24.900 Great to see that we're moving forward with a project 00:16:24.900 --> 00:16:27.660 that actually the community had used resources 00:16:27.660 --> 00:16:29.750 from the board before to do the planning study, 00:16:29.750 --> 00:16:31.690 and so an outgrowth of that. 00:16:31.690 --> 00:16:35.250 And the benefits, you mentioned. 00:16:35.250 --> 00:16:36.940 Less inflow and infiltration 00:16:36.940 --> 00:16:39.060 into the wastewater treatment plant, 00:16:39.060 --> 00:16:41.190 so obviously energy savings there, 00:16:41.190 --> 00:16:45.283 and ultimately maybe even some capacity benefits. 00:16:46.713 --> 00:16:50.460 And flooded roadways, so protection of human life 00:16:50.460 --> 00:16:52.290 and emergency egress if needed. 00:16:52.290 --> 00:16:55.480 So all the right elements on this project. 00:16:55.480 --> 00:16:59.120 And a great FIF project, a great example of, 00:16:59.120 --> 00:17:01.060 now that we have the resources available, 00:17:01.060 --> 00:17:03.130 communities being able to move forward 00:17:03.130 --> 00:17:06.560 and do some of these things that have been needed 00:17:06.560 --> 00:17:09.690 and identified and to meet not only the current needs, 00:17:09.690 --> 00:17:12.020 but also the future needs in that part of the state. 00:17:12.020 --> 00:17:15.020 So, thank you, Dr. Foust, for your work on this. 00:17:15.020 --> 00:17:16.630 <v ->Yes ma'am.</v> 00:17:16.630 --> 00:17:18.090 <v ->Yeah, it's a fantastic project.</v> 00:17:18.090 --> 00:17:19.590 We've got the nature-based elements. 00:17:19.590 --> 00:17:22.450 We've got water quality benefits and flood mitigation. 00:17:22.450 --> 00:17:25.680 And it's all being done at a minimal cost to the city. 00:17:25.680 --> 00:17:27.763 So, just fantastic. 00:17:29.490 --> 00:17:32.461 All right, I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:17:32.461 --> 00:17:37.130 for the City of Alton for 8,500,000 in financial assistance, 00:17:37.130 --> 00:17:42.130 consisting of 5,525,000 in financing and 2,975,000 in grant, 00:17:44.550 --> 00:17:46.790 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for planning, 00:17:46.790 --> 00:17:50.140 acquisition, design, and construction a drainage project, 00:17:50.140 --> 00:17:53.270 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:17:53.270 --> 00:17:55.352 All those in favor say aye? 00:17:55.352 --> 00:17:56.840 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:17:56.840 --> 00:17:58.320 Motion passes. 00:17:58.320 --> 00:17:59.497 Next item please. 00:18:01.450 --> 00:18:04.550 <v ->Chairman Paup, the City of Cameron has requested</v> 00:18:04.550 --> 00:18:09.210 to postpone consideration of their item to a later date. 00:18:09.210 --> 00:18:10.043 So, with your permission, 00:18:10.043 --> 00:18:11.830 I'll move onto items six and seven, 00:18:11.830 --> 00:18:15.280 which staff has asked to present together? 00:18:15.280 --> 00:18:17.180 <v ->Yes, that's fine, Ashley. Thank you.</v> 00:18:18.981 --> 00:18:23.350 So item number six, approve by resolution a request 00:18:23.350 --> 00:18:27.370 from the City of Houston for $10,100,000 of financing 00:18:27.370 --> 00:18:28.900 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:18:28.900 --> 00:18:31.650 for construction of a drainage project. 00:18:31.650 --> 00:18:35.030 Item number seven is approve a resolution 00:18:35.030 --> 00:18:36.340 a request from the City of Houston 00:18:36.340 --> 00:18:41.340 for 12,261,570 in financial assistance, 00:18:43.500 --> 00:18:47.420 consisting of 8,583,000 in financing 00:18:47.420 --> 00:18:52.420 and 3,678,570 in grant, 00:18:52.590 --> 00:18:53.940 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:18:53.940 --> 00:18:56.820 for the construction of a drainage project. 00:18:56.820 --> 00:18:59.360 And Dr. Henry Foust is here to present 00:18:59.360 --> 00:19:01.483 to the board on both of those items today. 00:19:02.900 --> 00:19:06.650 <v ->Again, good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:19:06.650 --> 00:19:07.910 For the record, I am Dr. Henry Foust 00:19:07.910 --> 00:19:10.846 with the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:19:10.846 --> 00:19:13.380 The City of Houston is located in Harris County 00:19:13.380 --> 00:19:14.540 in southeast Texas. 00:19:14.540 --> 00:19:19.230 The city has a population of approximately 2.3 million. 00:19:19.230 --> 00:19:21.920 This project is one of several projects envisioned 00:19:21.920 --> 00:19:24.280 in the Kingwood Drainage Study, 00:19:24.280 --> 00:19:26.706 which is a conceptual watershed plan 00:19:26.706 --> 00:19:30.250 for flood range reduction in the community of Kingwood. 00:19:30.250 --> 00:19:31.940 The project is a joint venture 00:19:31.940 --> 00:19:35.810 between the city and Harris County Flood Control District, 00:19:35.810 --> 00:19:39.610 and will improve drainage on the Taylor Gully drainage canal 00:19:39.610 --> 00:19:42.390 to reach a 100-year level of service, 00:19:42.390 --> 00:19:44.490 where the system would be able to sustain 00:19:45.532 --> 00:19:49.423 a 100-year rain event without appreciable flooding. 00:19:50.580 --> 00:19:53.250 Taylor Gully is a 2.5 mile channel 00:19:53.250 --> 00:19:57.020 that extends from Montgomery County and drains southeastward 00:19:57.020 --> 00:20:00.190 toward White Oak Creek, Caney Creek, 00:20:00.190 --> 00:20:03.540 and ultimately the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. 00:20:03.540 --> 00:20:05.670 Currently, Taylor Gully watershed 00:20:05.670 --> 00:20:10.260 has a 10-year level of service and has undergone development 00:20:10.260 --> 00:20:13.410 with limited flood mitigation or detention. 00:20:13.410 --> 00:20:16.970 This channel does not have a 100-year level of service. 00:20:16.970 --> 00:20:20.690 It has the potential to flood 387 structures 00:20:20.690 --> 00:20:25.690 during a 100-year, 24 hour rainfall storm event. 00:20:26.590 --> 00:20:28.700 The proposed project includes improvements 00:20:28.700 --> 00:20:32.074 along the Taylor Gully channel to upgrade 00:20:32.074 --> 00:20:34.450 the conveyance capacity of the channel 00:20:34.450 --> 00:20:36.930 and provide a 100-year level of service. 00:20:36.930 --> 00:20:38.840 The improvements include channel widening, 00:20:38.840 --> 00:20:40.470 deepening, and lining. 00:20:40.470 --> 00:20:44.990 The project will benefit 400 structures, of which 387 00:20:44.990 --> 00:20:49.990 will see direct benefits from 100-year inundation. 00:20:50.550 --> 00:20:55.310 An additional 62 structures will see indirect benefits. 00:20:55.310 --> 00:20:59.303 The project did not qualify for grant under the FIF. 00:20:59.303 --> 00:21:03.180 The city will provide 10.1 million in cash, 00:21:03.180 --> 00:21:06.170 equal to 50% of the total project cost. 00:21:06.170 --> 00:21:09.840 The remaining 50%, equal to 10.1 million, 00:21:09.840 --> 00:21:12.090 will come as FIF financing. 00:21:12.090 --> 00:21:15.220 The Executive Administrator is recommending approval 00:21:15.220 --> 00:21:16.840 of this request. 00:21:16.840 --> 00:21:18.290 That concludes my presentation. 00:21:18.290 --> 00:21:21.280 I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:21:23.487 --> 00:21:26.070 <v Brooke>Questions, comments?</v> 00:21:30.140 --> 00:21:32.650 <v ->Great project moving forward.</v> 00:21:32.650 --> 00:21:34.900 Good to see the partnership between the City of Houston 00:21:34.900 --> 00:21:38.950 and the Harris County Flood Control District. 00:21:38.950 --> 00:21:41.220 I know they work together very closely. 00:21:41.220 --> 00:21:45.430 And of course, the Kingwood area is very much an area 00:21:45.430 --> 00:21:49.650 that has suffered flooding in the past. 00:21:49.650 --> 00:21:52.070 It's good to see that they had a plan in place 00:21:52.070 --> 00:21:54.860 and that we're able to utilize the resources of the FIF 00:21:54.860 --> 00:21:56.850 and move forward and execute things that, 00:21:56.850 --> 00:22:01.790 as you mentioned, will actually take property 00:22:01.790 --> 00:22:05.060 that was previously in the floodplain, 00:22:05.060 --> 00:22:06.250 through these improvements, 00:22:06.250 --> 00:22:08.710 will remove them from the floodplain. 00:22:08.710 --> 00:22:11.507 So again, an excellent project moving forward 00:22:11.507 --> 00:22:14.313 and a great utilization of the FIF funds. 00:22:16.420 --> 00:22:17.820 <v ->Agreed, Kathleen.</v> 00:22:17.820 --> 00:22:21.360 And taking 387 structures out of the floodplain, 00:22:21.360 --> 00:22:23.500 which will make a huge difference to this community. 00:22:23.500 --> 00:22:24.883 So, well done, Henry. 00:22:25.923 --> 00:22:26.756 <v Henry>Yes ma'am.</v> 00:22:26.756 --> 00:22:29.210 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolutions</v> 00:22:29.210 --> 00:22:32.920 for the City of Houston, Project Number 40120, 00:22:32.920 --> 00:22:35.920 for 10,100,000 in financing, 00:22:35.920 --> 00:22:37.370 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:22:37.370 --> 00:22:39.600 for construction of a drainage project, 00:22:39.600 --> 00:22:42.600 and Project Number 40157, 00:22:42.600 --> 00:22:47.037 for $12,261,570 in financial assistance, 00:22:47.037 --> 00:22:51.260 consisting of 8,583,000 in financing 00:22:51.260 --> 00:22:56.260 and $3,678,570 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:22:57.320 --> 00:22:59.150 for the construction of a drainage project 00:22:59.150 --> 00:23:01.513 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:23:02.540 --> 00:23:04.433 All those in favor say aye? 00:23:05.600 --> 00:23:07.300 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:23:07.300 --> 00:23:09.120 The motion passes. 00:23:09.120 --> 00:23:10.577 Next item, please. 00:23:12.303 --> 00:23:15.010 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:23:15.010 --> 00:23:17.590 is approve by resolution a request 00:23:17.590 --> 00:23:20.191 from the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 00:23:20.191 --> 00:23:24.740 Number 67, for $11,300,000 in financial assistance, 00:23:24.740 --> 00:23:29.740 consisting of $10,170,000 in financing 00:23:29.764 --> 00:23:32.300 and $1,130,000 in grant, 00:23:32.300 --> 00:23:33.870 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:23:33.870 --> 00:23:37.750 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:23:37.750 --> 00:23:41.363 of a flood mitigation pond and drainage improvement project. 00:23:42.280 --> 00:23:44.731 We have Shubham Aggarwal here 00:23:44.731 --> 00:23:46.881 to present to the board on this item today. 00:23:48.220 --> 00:23:51.550 And we also have written comments, 00:23:51.550 --> 00:23:54.480 in favor of the project, submitted by Bruce Rieser, 00:23:54.480 --> 00:23:57.350 chairman of the Woodlands Township One Water Taskforce 00:23:57.350 --> 00:24:00.700 and Dr. Shelly Sekula-Gibbs, alternate chairman, 00:24:00.700 --> 00:24:03.750 of the Woodlands Township One Water Taskforce. 00:24:03.750 --> 00:24:07.673 And Dr. Shelly Sekula-Gibbs is here today, 00:24:07.673 --> 00:24:10.050 and has registered an opinion for the item 00:24:10.050 --> 00:24:13.883 and expressed that she wishes to speak to the board today. 00:24:15.960 --> 00:24:16.800 <v ->That's fantastic.</v> 00:24:16.800 --> 00:24:18.270 Let's go into the board item 00:24:18.270 --> 00:24:20.170 and then we'll have our visitor speak. 00:24:21.678 --> 00:24:24.290 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:24:24.290 --> 00:24:26.070 For the record, my name is Shubham Aggarwal 00:24:26.070 --> 00:24:28.880 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:24:28.880 --> 00:24:32.460 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District Number 67 00:24:32.460 --> 00:24:34.930 is located in Montgomery County. 00:24:34.930 --> 00:24:36.890 The District is a partner agency 00:24:36.890 --> 00:24:38.563 in the Woodlands Water Agency. 00:24:39.640 --> 00:24:41.860 The Woodlands and the surrounding communities 00:24:41.860 --> 00:24:45.090 experienced record setting severe weather events 00:24:45.090 --> 00:24:49.530 in April and May of 2016, and Hurricane Harvey in 2017, 00:24:51.170 --> 00:24:54.670 leading to street ponding and structural damages. 00:24:54.670 --> 00:24:58.950 Since the 2016 storm events, the District has performed 00:24:58.950 --> 00:25:02.223 numerous field surveys to document high watermarks, 00:25:03.360 --> 00:25:07.530 analyzed areas of concern, and where appropriate, 00:25:07.530 --> 00:25:09.733 took reasonable steps to improve drainage. 00:25:10.730 --> 00:25:13.900 The District has 18 local drainage improvement projects 00:25:13.900 --> 00:25:15.033 currently underway. 00:25:16.380 --> 00:25:17.920 The proposed project is located 00:25:17.920 --> 00:25:21.150 within the Bear Branch and Panther Branch Watersheds, 00:25:21.150 --> 00:25:24.323 and will provide flood control improvements to the area. 00:25:26.010 --> 00:25:29.201 The project components include H and H study, 00:25:29.201 --> 00:25:32.530 reevaluation of the original design considerations, 00:25:32.530 --> 00:25:34.653 based on Atlas 14 rainfall, 00:25:35.800 --> 00:25:38.573 widening of Bear Branch and Panther Branch Creeks, 00:25:39.600 --> 00:25:41.773 and construction of two mitigation ponds. 00:25:43.000 --> 00:25:45.490 Based on the initial hydraulic modeling, 00:25:45.490 --> 00:25:49.200 the project could reduce the flood water surface elevations 00:25:49.200 --> 00:25:51.953 by as much as two feet along the creeks. 00:25:52.880 --> 00:25:56.630 In addition to overall flood damage reductions, 00:25:56.630 --> 00:25:59.863 the project will reduce flooding of Research Forest Drive, 00:26:00.700 --> 00:26:04.080 which is a major thoroughfare connecting the western section 00:26:04.080 --> 00:26:06.313 of The Woodlands to Interstate 45, 00:26:07.340 --> 00:26:08.950 and provide a better exit route 00:26:08.950 --> 00:26:12.193 for the numerous residents and businesses in the area. 00:26:13.650 --> 00:26:17.370 The District qualified for $1.12 million grant 00:26:17.370 --> 00:26:20.200 under the FIF, which is equal to 10% grant 00:26:20.200 --> 00:26:22.943 of the total project cost of $11.3 million. 00:26:24.350 --> 00:26:26.850 The remaining 90% will be in FIF financing. 00:26:26.850 --> 00:26:29.780 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:26:29.780 --> 00:26:31.120 of this funding request. 00:26:31.120 --> 00:26:32.620 This concludes my presentation. 00:26:32.620 --> 00:26:37.620 And I'm here to answer any questions that you may have. 00:26:38.017 --> 00:26:38.910 <v Brooke>Questions, comments?</v> 00:26:38.910 --> 00:26:41.890 Or should we hear from Dr. Sekula-Gibbs? 00:26:41.890 --> 00:26:42.743 <v ->It sounds good.</v> 00:26:47.273 --> 00:26:49.350 <v ->[Shelly[ Good morning, Chairwoman Paup</v> 00:26:49.350 --> 00:26:52.390 and Director Jackson and staff. 00:26:52.390 --> 00:26:54.340 It's an honor to be with you today, 00:26:54.340 --> 00:26:58.560 and to concur with everything that Mr. Aggarwal just said. 00:26:58.560 --> 00:27:01.320 Thank you very much for that wonderful presentation. 00:27:01.320 --> 00:27:04.050 The Woodlands is a community that is devoted 00:27:04.050 --> 00:27:06.090 to preserving our natural habitat 00:27:06.090 --> 00:27:10.150 and being a wonderful hometown for residents and visitors. 00:27:10.150 --> 00:27:12.140 And of course, flooding gets in the way of that. 00:27:12.140 --> 00:27:15.490 So we really very much appreciate the opportunity 00:27:15.490 --> 00:27:18.500 to offer public comment in favor of this agenda item, 00:27:18.500 --> 00:27:23.500 which would bring about $11.3 million in total financing 00:27:23.640 --> 00:27:28.640 to MUD 67, but would also benefit the entire community. 00:27:28.850 --> 00:27:32.640 Over the last several years, as Mr. Aggarwal alluded to, 00:27:32.640 --> 00:27:35.910 he said that we had several events in '16, 00:27:35.910 --> 00:27:38.880 but they have gone on for before that and after that. 00:27:38.880 --> 00:27:42.820 Hurricane Harvey was another blow to our community. 00:27:42.820 --> 00:27:45.080 And by improving the drainage 00:27:45.080 --> 00:27:47.870 and putting in flood mitigation pond 00:27:47.870 --> 00:27:50.790 in the Panther Branch and Bear Branch area, 00:27:50.790 --> 00:27:53.980 it will not only reduce flooding in homes, 00:27:53.980 --> 00:27:58.840 but it will also make the Research Forest Road passable, 00:27:58.840 --> 00:28:02.510 during and after the storms have passed. 00:28:02.510 --> 00:28:06.580 And that's a thoroughfare for emergency vehicles, 00:28:06.580 --> 00:28:10.690 which is critical to save lives, as you all know. 00:28:10.690 --> 00:28:12.340 So we are very appreciative 00:28:12.340 --> 00:28:14.220 of the opportunity to support this. 00:28:14.220 --> 00:28:15.890 And I want to share with you, 00:28:15.890 --> 00:28:20.780 One Water was created in 2016 to address these issues, 00:28:20.780 --> 00:28:23.490 but it was called back then the Drainage Taskforce. 00:28:23.490 --> 00:28:25.260 We have now expanded beyond 00:28:25.260 --> 00:28:27.810 The Woodlands Township in our membership. 00:28:27.810 --> 00:28:31.070 We're almost 40 different organizations. 00:28:31.070 --> 00:28:35.450 And we share now interest, not only in drainage, 00:28:35.450 --> 00:28:38.070 but also flooding and surface water, 00:28:38.070 --> 00:28:40.320 groundwater, and subsidence. 00:28:40.320 --> 00:28:43.080 So we watch what you do very carefully 00:28:43.080 --> 00:28:46.610 and greatly appreciate your emphasis and your support. 00:28:46.610 --> 00:28:49.580 And I thank the State for all their efforts 00:28:49.580 --> 00:28:51.810 to help us reduce flooding in Texas. 00:28:51.810 --> 00:28:52.960 You have a blessed day. 00:28:55.459 --> 00:28:57.460 <v ->Thank you, Dr. Sekula-Gibbs,</v> 00:28:57.460 --> 00:28:59.960 for your comments and for attending. 00:28:59.960 --> 00:29:01.930 We couldn't do anything without our stakeholders. 00:29:01.930 --> 00:29:03.633 So, I very much appreciate it. 00:29:04.750 --> 00:29:06.135 Is there a motion? 00:29:06.135 --> 00:29:07.060 <v ->Thank you very much for your leadership</v> 00:29:07.060 --> 00:29:09.090 and your engagement. 00:29:09.090 --> 00:29:12.010 The Woodlands has done a fantastic job 00:29:12.010 --> 00:29:14.350 in water conservation over the years 00:29:14.350 --> 00:29:18.630 and stepping forward and addressing flood. 00:29:18.630 --> 00:29:22.040 And I really appreciate your comments 00:29:22.040 --> 00:29:26.230 on the emergency egress benefits 00:29:26.230 --> 00:29:28.623 that were generated by this project. 00:29:29.660 --> 00:29:32.460 So important that not only we protect life and property, 00:29:32.460 --> 00:29:36.100 but also get people out of harm's way 00:29:36.100 --> 00:29:37.590 in the event of an incident. 00:29:37.590 --> 00:29:39.490 So thanks for being here, and again, 00:29:39.490 --> 00:29:40.910 thanks for your engagement. 00:29:40.910 --> 00:29:43.490 We have the money and we can have the technology, 00:29:43.490 --> 00:29:45.360 but it's up to the local leadership 00:29:45.360 --> 00:29:48.200 to take the bull by the horns and put projects forward. 00:29:48.200 --> 00:29:52.610 So very much a credit to the work and the engagement, 00:29:52.610 --> 00:29:54.410 as Brooke said, of the stakeholders. 00:29:55.680 --> 00:29:57.090 <v ->Well said, Kathleen.</v> 00:29:57.090 --> 00:29:58.083 Is there a motion? 00:29:59.070 --> 00:30:01.470 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution,</v> 00:30:01.470 --> 00:30:05.710 the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District Number 67, 00:30:05.710 --> 00:30:09.210 for 11,300,000 in financial assistance, 00:30:09.210 --> 00:30:13.200 consisting of 10,170,000 in financing, 00:30:13.200 --> 00:30:17.240 and 1,130,000 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:30:17.240 --> 00:30:20.240 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:30:20.240 --> 00:30:23.930 of flood mitigation pond and drainage improvement project, 00:30:23.930 --> 00:30:26.443 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:30:28.170 --> 00:30:29.003 <v ->I second.</v> 00:30:29.003 --> 00:30:30.590 All those in favor say aye? 00:30:30.590 --> 00:30:32.140 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:30:32.140 --> 00:30:33.790 Motion passes. 00:30:33.790 --> 00:30:35.210 Next item, please. 00:30:35.210 --> 00:30:36.133 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:30:36.133 --> 00:30:39.340 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:30:39.340 --> 00:30:41.530 is approve by resolution a request 00:30:41.530 --> 00:30:46.130 from the City of Sugar Land, for $16,500,000 in financing, 00:30:46.130 --> 00:30:48.860 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for the planning, 00:30:48.860 --> 00:30:51.883 design, and construction of a drainage improvement project. 00:30:52.740 --> 00:30:54.960 And Sara Sopczynski is here to present 00:30:54.960 --> 00:30:57.010 to the board today on this item. 00:30:59.660 --> 00:31:02.330 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:31:02.330 --> 00:31:04.000 For the record, I am Sara Sopczynski 00:31:04.000 --> 00:31:06.390 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:31:06.390 --> 00:31:08.980 The City of Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County 00:31:08.980 --> 00:31:13.640 and has a population of approximately 119,000. 00:31:13.640 --> 00:31:15.840 The proposed project is located in the city 00:31:15.840 --> 00:31:18.330 within the eastern portion of the Fort Bend County 00:31:18.330 --> 00:31:20.960 Levee Improvement District number two. 00:31:20.960 --> 00:31:22.880 The Austin Park and Chimneystone neighborhoods 00:31:22.880 --> 00:31:24.530 have experienced structural flooding 00:31:24.530 --> 00:31:27.027 from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 00:31:27.027 --> 00:31:29.430 and a major rain event in 2019, 00:31:29.430 --> 00:31:32.810 damaging approximately 307 homes. 00:31:32.810 --> 00:31:35.217 Most of the area was developed in the 1980s 00:31:35.217 --> 00:31:38.000 and the majority of the storm drain systems 00:31:38.000 --> 00:31:41.200 do not meet current city design criteria. 00:31:41.200 --> 00:31:44.060 The flooding could be attributed to drainage issues 00:31:44.060 --> 00:31:46.640 caused by the lack of overflow conveyance paths 00:31:46.640 --> 00:31:49.750 and the under-capacity storm water conveyance system. 00:31:49.750 --> 00:31:51.590 The stormwater drains to the west 00:31:51.590 --> 00:31:53.550 and the drain slope is set against the natural grade 00:31:53.550 --> 00:31:56.310 in the areas west of Settlers Way Boulevard, 00:31:56.310 --> 00:31:59.280 reducing the difference in water surface elevations 00:31:59.280 --> 00:32:01.650 between inlets and outfalls. 00:32:01.650 --> 00:32:03.610 The proposed project includes construction 00:32:03.610 --> 00:32:05.956 of a new trapezoidal concrete channel 00:32:05.956 --> 00:32:08.830 at the east boundary at the local neighborhood, 00:32:08.830 --> 00:32:11.740 and installation of a new storm water trunk line 00:32:11.740 --> 00:32:13.410 connecting the new concrete channel 00:32:13.410 --> 00:32:16.220 with the existing storm water conveyance system. 00:32:16.220 --> 00:32:18.810 These flood control improvements will result 00:32:18.810 --> 00:32:21.808 in a reduction of street ponding and structural flooding 00:32:21.808 --> 00:32:24.010 to make the drainage system in the area 00:32:24.010 --> 00:32:26.260 more effective and efficient. 00:32:26.260 --> 00:32:28.703 The Executive Administrator recommends the funding request. 00:32:28.703 --> 00:32:30.870 That concludes my presentation, 00:32:30.870 --> 00:32:33.320 and I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:32:35.160 --> 00:32:36.430 <v ->Thank you, Sarah. Excellent job.</v> 00:32:36.430 --> 00:32:37.793 Questions or comments? 00:32:38.748 --> 00:32:41.930 <v ->Great to see this project moving forward for Sugar Land.</v> 00:32:41.930 --> 00:32:45.310 There've been some major flooding concerns there. 00:32:45.310 --> 00:32:50.100 And I love your description of the two V facilities 00:32:50.100 --> 00:32:54.953 and explaining that it was a kind of a trapezoidal design 00:32:55.830 --> 00:33:00.830 and good to see them taking advantage of new technology 00:33:02.606 --> 00:33:05.790 in addressing their flooding needs. 00:33:05.790 --> 00:33:07.960 Thanks for the work on this project. 00:33:07.960 --> 00:33:09.710 <v Sara>You're welcome. Thank you.</v> 00:33:10.610 --> 00:33:12.500 <v ->Sugar Land has excellent financials,</v> 00:33:12.500 --> 00:33:15.000 so we're very happy to have them in the portfolio. 00:33:16.880 --> 00:33:19.050 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:33:19.050 --> 00:33:23.940 for the City of Sugar Land for 16,500,000 in financing, 00:33:23.940 --> 00:33:25.950 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for the planning, 00:33:25.950 --> 00:33:29.620 design, and construction of a drainage improvements project. 00:33:29.620 --> 00:33:30.760 All those in favor say aye? 00:33:30.760 --> 00:33:31.893 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:33:33.710 --> 00:33:35.080 The motion passes. 00:33:35.080 --> 00:33:37.086 Next item please. 00:33:37.086 --> 00:33:40.180 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:33:40.180 --> 00:33:42.457 is approve by resolution a request 00:33:42.457 --> 00:33:44.239 from the Fort Bend County 00:33:44.239 --> 00:33:46.749 Levee Improvement District Number 19. 00:33:46.749 --> 00:33:49.615 For $15,800,000 in financing. 00:33:49.615 --> 00:33:52.287 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for planning, 00:33:52.287 --> 00:33:56.327 design, and construction of a flood management project. 00:33:56.327 --> 00:33:58.995 And Mireya Loewe is here to present to the board 00:33:58.995 --> 00:34:00.578 on this item today. 00:34:02.368 --> 00:34:05.584 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:34:05.584 --> 00:34:06.908 My name is Mireya Loewe 00:34:06.908 --> 00:34:09.128 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:34:09.128 --> 00:34:11.785 The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 00:34:11.785 --> 00:34:15.900 Number 19 is located southwest of Houston. 00:34:15.900 --> 00:34:18.440 The District is approximately 2,800 acres, 00:34:18.440 --> 00:34:19.440 is fully developed, 00:34:19.440 --> 00:34:22.453 and has a population of approximately 20,500. 00:34:23.620 --> 00:34:26.440 The District's levee serves as a flood protection 00:34:26.440 --> 00:34:28.270 along the Brazos River. 00:34:28.270 --> 00:34:32.480 Discharge of storm water from the neighborhoods to the river 00:34:32.480 --> 00:34:36.010 normally occur via gravity through a box culvert. 00:34:36.010 --> 00:34:40.090 However, when the river's water level is elevated, 00:34:40.090 --> 00:34:42.690 gravity discharge is prevented and the District 00:34:42.690 --> 00:34:46.111 must pump the water out of the neighborhoods to the river. 00:34:46.111 --> 00:34:48.500 The Lost Creek storm water pump station 00:34:48.500 --> 00:34:51.070 was jointly constructed by the District 00:34:51.070 --> 00:34:52.510 and the Fort Bend County 00:34:52.510 --> 00:34:54.633 Levee Improvement District Number 15, 00:34:55.820 --> 00:34:59.630 and has an existing capacity of 80,000 gallons per minute, 00:34:59.630 --> 00:35:01.843 including mobile pumps. 00:35:03.880 --> 00:35:08.670 During concurrent high rainfall and high river level events, 00:35:08.670 --> 00:35:11.080 the District's assisting pumping capacity 00:35:11.080 --> 00:35:13.580 is insufficient to remove flood water 00:35:13.580 --> 00:35:16.530 within the watershed and levee protected area. 00:35:16.530 --> 00:35:19.750 This occurred during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, 00:35:19.750 --> 00:35:22.150 when approximately 35 inches of rain 00:35:22.150 --> 00:35:24.500 fell on the watershed over four days, 00:35:24.500 --> 00:35:26.993 causing catastrophic flooding in the watershed. 00:35:27.840 --> 00:35:31.810 550 homes were damaged in the lowest area in the watershed 00:35:31.810 --> 00:35:33.580 when the pump station was not able 00:35:33.580 --> 00:35:36.775 to remove the flood water for days. 00:35:36.775 --> 00:35:39.210 To prevent this from happening again, 00:35:39.210 --> 00:35:42.260 the two districts are currently in the process of increasing 00:35:42.260 --> 00:35:47.260 the pumping capacity to 230,000 gallons per minute per day. 00:35:49.740 --> 00:35:52.500 The proposed project will further increase the capacity 00:35:52.500 --> 00:35:54.802 of the storm water pump station 00:35:54.802 --> 00:35:57.200 by an additional 200,000 gallons per minute, 00:35:57.200 --> 00:36:01.480 for a total capacity of 430,000 gallons per minute. 00:36:01.480 --> 00:36:03.950 This capacity is expected to remove water 00:36:03.950 --> 00:36:07.220 for the 100-year 24 hour rain event 00:36:07.220 --> 00:36:11.016 during times when the Brazos River is at flood stage. 00:36:11.016 --> 00:36:12.650 The improvements will also include 00:36:12.650 --> 00:36:15.640 backup power generation and multiple discharge lines 00:36:15.640 --> 00:36:17.853 across the levee into the Brazos River. 00:36:19.040 --> 00:36:21.640 The District did not qualify for a grant under the FIF 00:36:21.640 --> 00:36:23.450 because the project will be 00:36:23.450 --> 00:36:25.913 100% funded through FIF financing. 00:36:26.840 --> 00:36:29.150 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:36:29.150 --> 00:36:30.850 of this funding request. 00:36:30.850 --> 00:36:32.410 And this concludes my presentation. 00:36:32.410 --> 00:36:34.083 May I answer anything questions? 00:36:35.820 --> 00:36:37.560 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:36:37.560 --> 00:36:39.730 <v ->Just, a significant improvement here</v> 00:36:39.730 --> 00:36:42.345 going from, I guess, their current capacity of 80,000 00:36:42.345 --> 00:36:45.170 by almost a factor of five, up to, well, 00:36:45.170 --> 00:36:48.760 more than a factor of five, up to 430,000 GPM. 00:36:48.760 --> 00:36:52.050 So again, kind of underlining the need 00:36:52.050 --> 00:36:55.970 to be able to manage these very high, intense rain events. 00:36:55.970 --> 00:36:58.270 In other words, a lot of rain that happens 00:36:58.270 --> 00:37:00.493 over a very short period of time. 00:37:01.800 --> 00:37:04.224 So, good to see them being able to come in 00:37:04.224 --> 00:37:06.410 and utilize the FIF. 00:37:06.410 --> 00:37:08.920 And the fact that you mentioned they're doing 00:37:08.920 --> 00:37:12.421 the backup generators, I think that underscores 00:37:12.421 --> 00:37:16.550 the need to be thinking about, as they have here, 00:37:16.550 --> 00:37:19.050 in working with the board, that we're promoting resiliency. 00:37:19.050 --> 00:37:21.440 So great job on this project. 00:37:21.440 --> 00:37:25.679 And I think a good example of something that 00:37:25.679 --> 00:37:29.971 may seem to be a very straightforward solution, 00:37:29.971 --> 00:37:32.490 but that the community definitely 00:37:32.490 --> 00:37:35.940 needed maybe just a little bit of an incentive 00:37:35.940 --> 00:37:38.180 to be able to move forward in utilizing the FIF. 00:37:38.180 --> 00:37:40.800 And the 0% interest financing to do that, 00:37:40.800 --> 00:37:44.270 I think will definitely help the community 00:37:44.270 --> 00:37:48.034 and not just today, but also in the future. 00:37:48.034 --> 00:37:49.934 So thanks for working on this, Mireya. 00:37:51.860 --> 00:37:53.930 <v ->And Mireya, levees are a crucial component</v> 00:37:53.930 --> 00:37:56.330 of flood mitigation for Fort Bend County, 00:37:56.330 --> 00:37:58.420 and kudos to you and your team 00:37:58.420 --> 00:38:00.740 for helping move this project forward. 00:38:00.740 --> 00:38:02.780 It'll truly save lives and property. 00:38:02.780 --> 00:38:05.280 And that's the whole point of the FIF. 00:38:05.280 --> 00:38:06.800 Thank you very much. 00:38:06.800 --> 00:38:07.700 Is there a motion? 00:38:08.750 --> 00:38:10.630 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:38:10.630 --> 00:38:11.790 for the Fort Bend County 00:38:11.790 --> 00:38:14.210 Levee Improvement District Number 19 00:38:14.210 --> 00:38:17.140 for 15,800,000 in financing, 00:38:17.140 --> 00:38:19.670 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for planning, design, 00:38:19.670 --> 00:38:22.260 and construction of a flood management project, 00:38:22.260 --> 00:38:24.560 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:38:25.620 --> 00:38:26.680 <v ->I second.</v> 00:38:26.680 --> 00:38:28.415 All those in favor say aye? 00:38:28.415 --> 00:38:30.020 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:38:30.020 --> 00:38:31.490 The motion passes. 00:38:31.490 --> 00:38:32.800 Next item, please, Ashley 00:38:34.449 --> 00:38:36.850 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the staff has requested</v> 00:38:36.850 --> 00:38:39.903 to present items 11 through 17 together. 00:38:41.510 --> 00:38:42.343 <v ->That's fine.</v> 00:38:43.880 --> 00:38:46.970 <v ->Item number 11, approve by resolution</v> 00:38:46.970 --> 00:38:48.893 a request from Willacy County 00:38:50.014 --> 00:38:53.264 for $1,690,300 in financial assistance, 00:38:54.823 --> 00:38:58.395 consisting of $727,000 in financing 00:38:58.395 --> 00:39:00.228 and $963,300 in grant, 00:39:01.946 --> 00:39:03.861 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:39:03.861 --> 00:39:05.706 for planning, design, and construction 00:39:05.706 --> 00:39:09.190 of a drainage improvement and detention pond project. 00:39:09.190 --> 00:39:12.540 Item number 12, approve by resolution a request 00:39:12.540 --> 00:39:17.123 from Willacy County for $87,238 in financial assistance 00:39:18.789 --> 00:39:21.686 consisting of $31,000 in financing 00:39:21.686 --> 00:39:26.430 and $56,238 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:39:26.430 --> 00:39:28.050 for planning, design, and construction 00:39:28.050 --> 00:39:29.700 of a drainage improvement project 00:39:31.300 --> 00:39:34.740 Item number 13, approve by resolution 00:39:34.740 --> 00:39:36.720 a request from Willacy County 00:39:36.720 --> 00:39:41.340 for $268,777 in financial assistance, 00:39:41.340 --> 00:39:45.030 consisting of $121,000 in financing 00:39:45.030 --> 00:39:49.197 and $147,777 in grant, 00:39:49.197 --> 00:39:51.639 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for planning, 00:39:51.639 --> 00:39:53.590 acquisition, design, and construction 00:39:53.590 --> 00:39:55.293 of a drainage improvement project. 00:39:56.950 --> 00:40:00.070 Item number 14, approve by resolution 00:40:00.070 --> 00:40:01.520 a request from Willacy County 00:40:02.509 --> 00:40:07.310 for $889,350 in financial assistance, 00:40:07.310 --> 00:40:11.200 consisting of $427,000 in financing 00:40:11.200 --> 00:40:14.720 and $462,350 in grant, 00:40:14.720 --> 00:40:16.007 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:40:16.007 --> 00:40:17.610 for planning, acquisition, design, 00:40:17.610 --> 00:40:20.160 and construction of a drainage improvement project. 00:40:21.550 --> 00:40:24.630 Item number 15, approve by resolution 00:40:24.630 --> 00:40:25.990 a request from Willacy County 00:40:25.990 --> 00:40:30.560 for $564,498 in financial assistance, 00:40:30.560 --> 00:40:31.440 consisting of $271,000 in financing 00:40:34.170 --> 00:40:36.003 and $293,498 in grant, 00:40:37.656 --> 00:40:39.000 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:40:39.000 --> 00:40:41.500 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:40:41.500 --> 00:40:43.800 of a storm water drainage improvement project. 00:40:45.710 --> 00:40:48.940 Item number 16, approve by resolution 00:40:48.940 --> 00:40:50.724 a request from Willacy County 00:40:50.724 --> 00:40:55.646 for $1,468,578 in financial assistance, 00:40:55.646 --> 00:40:59.235 consisting of $588,000 in financing 00:40:59.235 --> 00:41:02.946 and $880,578 in grant, 00:41:02.946 --> 00:41:05.043 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:41:05.043 --> 00:41:07.030 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:41:07.030 --> 00:41:11.124 of a drainage improvement and detention pond project. 00:41:11.124 --> 00:41:15.323 And item number 17, approve by resolution 00:41:15.323 --> 00:41:17.182 a request from Willacy County 00:41:17.182 --> 00:41:20.432 for $4,911,456 in financial assistance, 00:41:22.505 --> 00:41:25.588 consisting of $1,965,000 in financing 00:41:26.787 --> 00:41:28.787 and $2,946,456 in grant, 00:41:31.368 --> 00:41:33.354 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:41:33.354 --> 00:41:35.523 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:41:35.523 --> 00:41:39.133 of a drainage improvement and a detention pond project. 00:41:39.133 --> 00:41:41.668 And Mireya Loewe is here to present 00:41:41.668 --> 00:41:43.890 to the board on all of these items today 00:41:46.000 --> 00:41:47.930 <v ->For the record, my name is Mireya Loewe</v> 00:41:47.930 --> 00:41:49.880 of the Executive Administrator's Staff. 00:41:51.040 --> 00:41:54.103 Willacy County is located in south Texas. 00:41:55.490 --> 00:41:57.130 It borders the Gulf of Mexico 00:41:57.130 --> 00:41:59.620 and it is considered part of the Rio Grande Valley, 00:41:59.620 --> 00:42:02.880 along with Starr, Cameron, and Hidalgo Counties. 00:42:02.880 --> 00:42:06.780 The County's total population is approximately 21,000. 00:42:06.780 --> 00:42:08.610 Most of the land in the county is used 00:42:08.610 --> 00:42:10.913 for farming and agricultural operations. 00:42:12.210 --> 00:42:13.970 Stormwater in the Rio Grande Valley 00:42:13.970 --> 00:42:17.160 is mostly managed via a network of ditches and channels 00:42:17.160 --> 00:42:20.340 that collect and carry the storm water to the main drains 00:42:20.340 --> 00:42:23.610 that transport the storm water to the Gulf of Mexico. 00:42:23.610 --> 00:42:27.090 The North Raymondville Drain and the main floodwater channel 00:42:27.090 --> 00:42:29.800 cross Willacy County from west to east 00:42:29.800 --> 00:42:33.100 and transport storm water, not only from Willacy County, 00:42:33.100 --> 00:42:36.113 but also from neighboring Hidalgo County on the west. 00:42:37.380 --> 00:42:39.910 Given its location and flat topography, 00:42:39.910 --> 00:42:41.080 the County has experienced 00:42:41.080 --> 00:42:43.890 several severe and damaging storm events 00:42:43.890 --> 00:42:46.853 that have led to federal and state disaster declarations. 00:42:48.600 --> 00:42:51.120 The most prevailing problems throughout the County 00:42:51.120 --> 00:42:53.260 are insufficient drainage infrastructure 00:42:53.260 --> 00:42:55.410 within municipalities, 00:42:55.410 --> 00:42:57.060 insufficient stormwater detention 00:42:57.060 --> 00:43:00.060 and transportation capacity in the ditches and channels, 00:43:00.060 --> 00:43:03.550 and insufficient capacity in the main drains. 00:43:03.550 --> 00:43:06.160 When these main drains are at high flood levels, 00:43:06.160 --> 00:43:09.830 the smaller channels and ditches are not able to discharge 00:43:09.830 --> 00:43:12.290 into the drains, and in some cases, 00:43:12.290 --> 00:43:14.710 water can even backflow into the ditches, 00:43:14.710 --> 00:43:18.243 causing localized flooding to farmland and communities. 00:43:19.390 --> 00:43:22.430 To alleviate some of these problems, the County is proposing 00:43:22.430 --> 00:43:24.780 seven storm water improvement projects 00:43:24.780 --> 00:43:29.090 in seven areas in and around the communities of Lasara, 00:43:29.090 --> 00:43:32.613 San Perlita, Raymondville, Lyford, and Sebastian. 00:43:34.170 --> 00:43:37.960 The projects include, in the southwest side of Raymondville, 00:43:37.960 --> 00:43:41.980 construction of a detention pond and drainage structures. 00:43:41.980 --> 00:43:45.450 In the Lasara area, construction of five control structures 00:43:45.450 --> 00:43:48.320 in two locations along the ditches to prevent backflow 00:43:48.320 --> 00:43:51.170 when the North Raymondville drain is at high flood stage. 00:43:52.200 --> 00:43:55.633 In San Perlita, construction of linear detention. 00:43:55.633 --> 00:43:59.280 In the Lyford area, construction of stormwater trunk lines 00:43:59.280 --> 00:44:01.720 south of the city, and within the city, 00:44:01.720 --> 00:44:04.190 rehabilitation of a stormwater lift station 00:44:04.190 --> 00:44:06.373 and construction of linear detention. 00:44:07.550 --> 00:44:09.603 In the area between Lyford and Sebastian, 00:44:10.450 --> 00:44:14.210 construction of a detention pond and linear detention. 00:44:14.210 --> 00:44:16.610 And within the community of Sebastian, 00:44:16.610 --> 00:44:19.670 construction of linear detention and expansion of streets 00:44:19.670 --> 00:44:22.923 to include curbs and gutters and a storm water drain system. 00:44:23.910 --> 00:44:26.750 The proposed detention ponds and linear detention 00:44:26.750 --> 00:44:28.920 will allow the collection, detention, 00:44:28.920 --> 00:44:31.360 and controlled release of storm water 00:44:31.360 --> 00:44:34.103 when the main channels and drains are at capacity. 00:44:35.300 --> 00:44:39.193 All seven projects have a combined cost of 9.88 million. 00:44:40.410 --> 00:44:42.780 The seven projects combined grant eligibility 00:44:42.780 --> 00:44:47.780 of 5.75 million equal 58% of the total combined cost. 00:44:49.720 --> 00:44:51.840 The County is requesting FIF financing 00:44:51.840 --> 00:44:55.743 for the remaining 42%, equal to 4.13 million. 00:44:56.740 --> 00:44:59.160 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:44:59.160 --> 00:45:00.710 of these funding requests. 00:45:00.710 --> 00:45:02.160 This concludes my presentation, 00:45:02.160 --> 00:45:05.233 and I can answer any questions. 00:45:06.920 --> 00:45:09.070 <v ->Questions, or comments?</v> 00:45:09.070 --> 00:45:10.770 <v ->Well, I think a real credit to the staff</v> 00:45:10.770 --> 00:45:12.590 and thanks for all the hard work 00:45:12.590 --> 00:45:15.800 on putting forth all of these projects. 00:45:15.800 --> 00:45:19.480 And also to Willacy County for coming together 00:45:19.480 --> 00:45:22.090 collaboratively and working together 00:45:22.090 --> 00:45:24.170 to kind of get this, if you will, 00:45:24.170 --> 00:45:27.390 kind of system or a group of projects, 00:45:27.390 --> 00:45:30.530 which will provide an overarching benefit 00:45:30.530 --> 00:45:32.913 for that part of the state. 00:45:34.010 --> 00:45:36.780 A tremendous investment, I think, through the FIF, 00:45:36.780 --> 00:45:39.730 something that I dare say wouldn't have happened 00:45:39.730 --> 00:45:41.740 had they not had the resources at the FIF 00:45:41.740 --> 00:45:44.650 to be able to address these needs that will impact, 00:45:44.650 --> 00:45:48.580 as you mentioned, all parts of that community 00:45:48.580 --> 00:45:51.400 and make a significant difference moving forward, 00:45:51.400 --> 00:45:54.480 and moving for what was inadequate 00:45:54.480 --> 00:45:56.690 to something that's going to meet their needs, 00:45:56.690 --> 00:45:58.100 hopefully for years to come. 00:45:58.100 --> 00:46:00.350 And without concerns of flooding, 00:46:00.350 --> 00:46:02.590 that enables them to kind of concentrate 00:46:02.590 --> 00:46:04.730 and do other things in the area 00:46:04.730 --> 00:46:08.750 of economic development and keeping families safe. 00:46:08.750 --> 00:46:10.460 And it's great to hear that we're working 00:46:10.460 --> 00:46:14.570 in an area of the state that predominantly provides for Ag. 00:46:14.570 --> 00:46:18.200 And so, great that we're making this investment 00:46:18.200 --> 00:46:20.240 that's gonna benefit the community 00:46:20.240 --> 00:46:23.420 and also, indirectly, the Ag community that it supports. 00:46:23.420 --> 00:46:24.443 So thank you. 00:46:25.920 --> 00:46:28.890 <v ->And Mireya, great job, getting these seven projects</v> 00:46:28.890 --> 00:46:29.980 across the finish line. 00:46:29.980 --> 00:46:32.220 And I definitely applaud the hustle 00:46:32.220 --> 00:46:34.430 of the Willacy County locals 00:46:34.430 --> 00:46:37.420 for working with us on all seven projects. 00:46:37.420 --> 00:46:39.780 It's exactly what the FIF is here for. 00:46:39.780 --> 00:46:41.773 And I'm excited. 00:46:43.690 --> 00:46:47.093 I feel like y'all are hazing me with this motion. 00:46:48.082 --> 00:46:49.748 (Kathleen laughing) 00:46:49.748 --> 00:46:51.293 So here I go. 00:46:51.293 --> 00:46:54.700 I move we adopt the proposed resolutions for Willacy County: 00:46:54.700 --> 00:46:56.153 Project Number 40048, 00:46:57.774 --> 00:47:01.468 for $1,690,300 in financial assistance, 00:47:01.468 --> 00:47:05.160 consisting of 727,000 in financing 00:47:05.160 --> 00:47:10.160 and $963,300 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:47:10.730 --> 00:47:12.660 for planning, design, and construction 00:47:12.660 --> 00:47:16.510 of a drainage improvement and detention pond project; 00:47:16.510 --> 00:47:19.100 Project Number 40094, 00:47:19.100 --> 00:47:23.040 for $87,238 in financial assistance, 00:47:23.040 --> 00:47:27.987 consisting of $31,000 in financing and $556,230 in grant, 00:47:30.650 --> 00:47:33.460 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, for planning, design, 00:47:33.460 --> 00:47:36.470 and construction of a drainage improvement project; 00:47:36.470 --> 00:47:41.470 Project 40095, for $268,777 in financial assistance, 00:47:43.188 --> 00:47:46.105 consisting of $121,000 in financing 00:47:48.675 --> 00:47:53.675 and $147,777 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:47:54.230 --> 00:47:57.130 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:47:57.130 --> 00:47:59.290 of a drainage improvements project; 00:47:59.290 --> 00:48:04.290 Project Number 40096, for $889,350 in financial assistance, 00:48:06.670 --> 00:48:10.890 consisting of $427,000 in financing 00:48:10.890 --> 00:48:15.890 and $462,350 in grant, from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:48:16.650 --> 00:48:19.360 for planning, acquisitions, design, and construction 00:48:19.360 --> 00:48:21.830 of a drainage improvements project; 00:48:21.830 --> 00:48:25.197 Project Number 40097, for $564,498 in financial assistance, 00:48:30.070 --> 00:48:35.070 consisting of $271,000 in financing and $293,498 in grant, 00:48:37.550 --> 00:48:39.350 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:48:39.350 --> 00:48:41.760 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:48:41.760 --> 00:48:45.250 of the stormwater drainage improvements project; 00:48:45.250 --> 00:48:48.030 Project Number 40100, 00:48:48.030 --> 00:48:53.030 for $1,468,578 of financial assistance, 00:48:53.520 --> 00:48:58.520 consisting of 588,000 in financing and $880,578 grant, 00:49:01.183 --> 00:49:02.860 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:49:02.860 --> 00:49:05.610 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:49:05.610 --> 00:49:08.720 of a drainage improvements and detention pond project; 00:49:08.720 --> 00:49:13.720 And Project 40101, for $4,911,456 in financial assistance, 00:49:17.610 --> 00:49:21.734 consisting of 1,965,000 in financing 00:49:21.734 --> 00:49:26.132 and $2,946,456 in grant, 00:49:26.132 --> 00:49:27.910 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:49:27.910 --> 00:49:30.624 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:49:30.624 --> 00:49:33.860 of a drainage improvement and a detention pond project; 00:49:33.860 --> 00:49:36.970 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:49:36.970 --> 00:49:38.335 <v ->Congratulations.</v> 00:49:38.335 --> 00:49:39.190 (laughing) 00:49:39.190 --> 00:49:40.210 Good job. 00:49:40.210 --> 00:49:41.043 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:49:41.043 --> 00:49:42.940 All those in favor say aye? 00:49:42.940 --> 00:49:44.460 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:49:44.460 --> 00:49:46.395 The motion passes. 00:49:46.395 --> 00:49:48.095 <v ->Thank you.</v> <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:49:52.053 --> 00:49:54.760 <v ->Chairwoman Paup, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:49:54.760 --> 00:49:55.973 is public comment. 00:49:58.783 --> 00:49:59.710 <v ->If there's anyone who would like</v> 00:49:59.710 --> 00:50:01.560 to address the board, now's the time. 00:50:05.530 --> 00:50:07.280 <v Man>There is none at this time.</v> 00:50:08.936 --> 00:50:10.180 <v ->All right.</v> 00:50:10.180 --> 00:50:13.743 Let's wait 20 more seconds. 00:50:23.280 --> 00:50:24.113 All right. 00:50:25.510 --> 00:50:27.910 The board will not meet in closed session today. 00:50:27.910 --> 00:50:30.450 The Texas Water Development Board Meeting is adjourned. 00:50:30.450 --> 00:50:34.120 The time is 10:25 AM. 00:50:34.120 --> 00:50:34.953 Thanks, y'all.