WEBVTT 00:00:02.170 --> 00:00:05.303 <v Announcer>All attendees are in listen only mode.</v> 00:00:07.261 --> 00:00:09.810 (gavel bangs) 00:00:09.810 --> 00:00:12.110 <v ->This meeting of the Water Development Board</v> 00:00:12.110 --> 00:00:13.020 is called to order. 00:00:13.020 --> 00:00:16.650 The time is 9:34 am. 00:00:16.650 --> 00:00:18.147 For the record, my name is Brooke Paup 00:00:18.147 --> 00:00:20.633 and with me today is Kathleen Jackson. 00:00:21.470 --> 00:00:22.470 Before we get started, 00:00:22.470 --> 00:00:24.720 I would love to remind all of y'all 00:00:24.720 --> 00:00:27.840 that our agency's Water for Texas Conference 00:00:27.840 --> 00:00:29.470 is right around the corner, 00:00:29.470 --> 00:00:33.240 September 27th through the 29th at the AT&T Center. 00:00:33.240 --> 00:00:34.860 And we will have COVID protocols 00:00:34.860 --> 00:00:36.990 to make everyone feel more comfortable. 00:00:36.990 --> 00:00:38.140 It's gonna be an amazing event. 00:00:38.140 --> 00:00:39.530 We've got an incredible agenda. 00:00:39.530 --> 00:00:43.120 So please register and we'll see y'all there. 00:00:43.120 --> 00:00:45.603 With that, the first item please. 00:00:47.160 --> 00:00:49.520 <v ->Chairwoman, the first item on the agenda today</v> 00:00:49.520 --> 00:00:52.620 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator, 00:00:52.620 --> 00:00:54.480 Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel 00:00:54.480 --> 00:00:56.060 and Development Fund Manager 00:00:56.060 --> 00:00:57.840 to take all necessary actions 00:00:57.840 --> 00:00:59.480 for the issuance sale and delivery 00:00:59.480 --> 00:01:02.800 of state of Texas Water Financial Assistance Bonds 00:01:02.800 --> 00:01:03.900 in one or more series 00:01:03.900 --> 00:01:06.020 and approving the selection of Financial Advisor, 00:01:06.020 --> 00:01:07.660 Bond Counsel, Disclosure Counsel, 00:01:07.660 --> 00:01:10.423 Senior Managing Underwriter and Co-managing Underwriters, 00:01:10.423 --> 00:01:12.567 with the negotiation of the bonds. 00:01:12.567 --> 00:01:14.213 And Georgia Sanchez is here today 00:01:14.213 --> 00:01:16.333 to present to the board on this item. 00:01:17.570 --> 00:01:20.160 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:01:20.160 --> 00:01:23.800 I'm Georgia Sanchez of the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:01:23.800 --> 00:01:26.080 This item seeks approval to initiate the process 00:01:26.080 --> 00:01:27.870 for general obligation bond sales, 00:01:27.870 --> 00:01:29.340 specifically for purposes 00:01:29.340 --> 00:01:32.070 of providing new financial assistance. 00:01:32.070 --> 00:01:34.220 Hilltop full service financial advisor, 00:01:34.220 --> 00:01:37.765 and we propose (indistinct) as Bond Counsel 00:01:37.765 --> 00:01:40.404 and Bracewells as Disclosure Counsel. 00:01:40.404 --> 00:01:42.163 For the underwriting team, 00:01:43.280 --> 00:01:45.340 we recommend Ramirez & Co. 00:01:45.340 --> 00:01:48.250 to Service Senior Managing Underwriter for the transaction 00:01:48.250 --> 00:01:51.080 and recommended Co-managing Underwriters include, 00:01:51.080 --> 00:01:53.510 Frost Bank, Raymond James, 00:01:53.510 --> 00:01:55.790 Siebert William Schenck & Company. 00:01:55.790 --> 00:01:58.010 If approved we'll finalize the timelines, 00:01:58.010 --> 00:02:00.150 engage the service providers and undertake 00:02:00.150 --> 00:02:03.170 the initial debt service issuance process 00:02:03.170 --> 00:02:05.500 to prepare the bonds for sale. 00:02:05.500 --> 00:02:07.790 The Executive Administrator would return to the board 00:02:07.790 --> 00:02:10.690 for a formal approval of the bond sale next to month, 00:02:10.690 --> 00:02:14.060 including the not to exceed size and associated documents 00:02:14.060 --> 00:02:16.943 for any series to be issued under this authorization. 00:02:20.980 --> 00:02:21.813 <v ->Thanks, Georgia.</v> 00:02:21.813 --> 00:02:22.950 Questions, comments. 00:02:22.950 --> 00:02:23.870 <v ->It's a great team.</v> 00:02:23.870 --> 00:02:25.820 I know that you have a very structured process 00:02:25.820 --> 00:02:27.910 and going through and evaluating 00:02:27.910 --> 00:02:30.231 who is the best match up moving forward, 00:02:30.231 --> 00:02:33.810 depending on what the bonds are that were going out 00:02:33.810 --> 00:02:36.610 and their function and the size of the transaction. 00:02:36.610 --> 00:02:38.293 So appreciate your work on this. 00:02:39.250 --> 00:02:41.010 <v ->Yes, so it's a very deliberate process</v> 00:02:41.010 --> 00:02:42.660 that we do time and time again, 00:02:42.660 --> 00:02:45.120 but I always appreciate your work on this, 00:02:45.120 --> 00:02:48.480 and I'd like to compare your division to a duck 00:02:48.480 --> 00:02:51.530 and please don't take offense to that, 00:02:51.530 --> 00:02:54.530 but you guys are always paddling furiously under the water, 00:02:54.530 --> 00:02:57.750 but on top, it's just cool, calm and collected, 00:02:57.750 --> 00:02:59.590 and we just appreciate all of your work. 00:02:59.590 --> 00:03:00.770 So thank you. 00:03:00.770 --> 00:03:02.210 <v ->That's a great analogy.</v> 00:03:02.210 --> 00:03:03.430 That's perfect. 00:03:03.430 --> 00:03:04.840 <v ->Is there a motion.</v> 00:03:04.840 --> 00:03:06.410 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we authorized</v> 00:03:06.410 --> 00:03:09.370 the Executive Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, 00:03:09.370 --> 00:03:11.870 General Counsel and Development Fund Manager 00:03:11.870 --> 00:03:13.216 to take all necessary actions 00:03:13.216 --> 00:03:16.130 for the issuance sale and delivery 00:03:16.130 --> 00:03:19.018 of State of Texas Water Financial Assistance Bond 00:03:19.018 --> 00:03:20.812 in more or one series 00:03:20.812 --> 00:03:23.920 and approve the selection of financial adviser, 00:03:23.920 --> 00:03:26.220 bond counsel, disclosure counsel, 00:03:26.220 --> 00:03:29.507 senior managing underwriter, and co-managing underwriters, 00:03:29.507 --> 00:03:32.140 for the negotiation of the bonds as recommended 00:03:32.140 --> 00:03:33.763 by our Executive Administrator. 00:03:34.630 --> 00:03:35.463 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:03:35.463 --> 00:03:36.880 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:03:36.880 --> 00:03:38.773 Motion passes, thanks Georgia. 00:03:52.230 --> 00:03:53.383 Oh, next item, please. 00:03:55.020 --> 00:03:56.520 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:03:56.520 --> 00:03:59.600 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:03:59.600 --> 00:04:01.250 to execute a contract amendment 00:04:01.250 --> 00:04:03.530 with Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC, 00:04:03.530 --> 00:04:08.250 to establish the FY22 budget 00:04:08.250 --> 00:04:12.530 at a maximum of $350,000 for the purposes of registering 00:04:12.530 --> 00:04:15.440 and safekeeping political subdivision obligations 00:04:15.440 --> 00:04:17.090 for all financing programs, 00:04:17.090 --> 00:04:20.420 except the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas 00:04:20.420 --> 00:04:23.070 and LeeRoy Lopez is here to present to the board 00:04:23.070 --> 00:04:24.343 on this item today. 00:04:25.470 --> 00:04:28.130 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:04:28.130 --> 00:04:30.010 for the record, LeeRoy Lopez 00:04:30.010 --> 00:04:32.453 from the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:04:33.760 --> 00:04:35.480 Wells Fargo Brokerage Services 00:04:35.480 --> 00:04:36.700 has been providing service 00:04:36.700 --> 00:04:38.884 for the Texas Water Development Board to register 00:04:38.884 --> 00:04:42.800 and safe keep all of the political subdivision obligations 00:04:42.800 --> 00:04:44.440 for all financing programs 00:04:44.440 --> 00:04:45.903 with the exception of SWIRF. 00:04:47.160 --> 00:04:50.040 The contract with Wells Fargo for these services commence 00:04:50.930 --> 00:04:53.440 in fiscal year 2020 for a three-year term 00:04:53.440 --> 00:04:56.340 and budget capacity is added annually. 00:04:56.340 --> 00:04:59.220 The agenda item before you is to request the authorization 00:04:59.220 --> 00:05:02.210 to establish the fiscal year 2022 budget 00:05:02.210 --> 00:05:04.430 with Wells Fargo Brokerage Services 00:05:04.430 --> 00:05:08.583 for a maximum of $350,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. 00:05:09.880 --> 00:05:11.410 Thank you. 00:05:11.410 --> 00:05:12.610 Any questions? 00:05:12.610 --> 00:05:13.590 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:05:13.590 --> 00:05:14.423 <v ->I'm good.</v> 00:05:15.503 --> 00:05:17.210 <v ->Thank you, LeeRoy.</v> <v ->Good.</v> 00:05:17.210 --> 00:05:19.500 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:05:19.500 --> 00:05:21.220 to execute a contract amendment 00:05:21.220 --> 00:05:24.130 with Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC, 00:05:24.130 --> 00:05:28.619 to establish the FY22 budget at a maximum of 350,000 00:05:28.619 --> 00:05:30.369 for the purposes of registering 00:05:30.369 --> 00:05:34.460 and safekeeping political subject division obligations 00:05:34.460 --> 00:05:36.628 for all financing programs, 00:05:36.628 --> 00:05:39.910 except the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund 00:05:39.910 --> 00:05:42.879 for Texas as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:05:42.879 --> 00:05:44.480 All those in favor, say aye. 00:05:44.480 --> 00:05:45.313 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:05:45.313 --> 00:05:48.220 Motion passes, thanks LeeRoy. 00:05:48.220 --> 00:05:49.193 Next item please. 00:05:50.790 --> 00:05:52.560 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:05:52.560 --> 00:05:55.780 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:05:55.780 --> 00:05:58.640 to exempt the extend existing master contracts 00:05:58.640 --> 00:06:01.090 with the accounting firms Weaver and Tidwell 00:06:01.090 --> 00:06:05.400 and CohnReznick to August 31st, 2022, 00:06:05.400 --> 00:06:08.750 for the purpose of providing CFO to GO Consulting Services 00:06:08.750 --> 00:06:13.750 with a total budget, not to exceed $670,619 per firm. 00:06:15.764 --> 00:06:18.598 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:06:18.598 --> 00:06:21.097 For the record, My name is Dennis Kyhos 00:06:21.097 --> 00:06:24.890 and I am a member of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:06:24.890 --> 00:06:25.723 Two years ago, 00:06:25.723 --> 00:06:28.200 the Texas Water Development Board convinced 00:06:28.200 --> 00:06:30.043 the CFO to GO program. 00:06:30.043 --> 00:06:34.570 The mission of this program is to assist selected entities 00:06:34.570 --> 00:06:37.380 by enhancing documentation and controls 00:06:37.380 --> 00:06:40.730 over financial reporting and related policies 00:06:40.730 --> 00:06:42.340 and operational procedures 00:06:43.270 --> 00:06:46.160 through competitive selection process 00:06:46.160 --> 00:06:49.610 to TWDB engaged to accounting firms 00:06:49.610 --> 00:06:51.670 to deliver these services. 00:06:51.670 --> 00:06:54.300 Their contracts with the TWDB expire 00:06:54.300 --> 00:06:57.298 at the end of this August, 2021, 00:06:57.298 --> 00:07:01.740 but there's an option to renew the contracts. 00:07:01.740 --> 00:07:05.373 These firms have provided excellent vendor performance. 00:07:07.310 --> 00:07:09.550 The purpose of this agenda item is to seek 00:07:09.550 --> 00:07:11.810 the board's approval to extend 00:07:11.810 --> 00:07:16.810 the consulting contracts through August 31st, 2022. 00:07:17.130 --> 00:07:19.790 Funding for the CFO to GO program comes 00:07:19.790 --> 00:07:22.450 from the loan origination fees collected 00:07:22.450 --> 00:07:25.370 through the clean and drinking water, 00:07:25.370 --> 00:07:28.110 state revolving fund programs. 00:07:28.110 --> 00:07:30.490 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:07:30.490 --> 00:07:31.950 of this request. 00:07:31.950 --> 00:07:33.730 And this concludes my presentation 00:07:33.730 --> 00:07:35.568 and I'm available for any questions. 00:07:35.568 --> 00:07:36.520 <v Paup>Thank you, Dennis.</v> 00:07:36.520 --> 00:07:38.190 Questions, comments. 00:07:38.190 --> 00:07:40.090 <v ->Well, one of the absolute best programs</v> 00:07:40.090 --> 00:07:42.160 that I think that we do, 00:07:42.160 --> 00:07:44.390 and of course it was an outgrowth really 00:07:44.390 --> 00:07:47.120 of some things that the staff saw 00:07:47.120 --> 00:07:49.674 in dealing with communities across Texas, 00:07:49.674 --> 00:07:52.080 particularly small communities 00:07:52.080 --> 00:07:55.870 when oftentimes they are not these type of resources. 00:07:55.870 --> 00:07:57.430 And so in my mind, 00:07:57.430 --> 00:08:01.710 this insight that you needed these firms 00:08:01.710 --> 00:08:03.890 to be able to go and sit down firsthand 00:08:03.890 --> 00:08:06.930 and provide if you will, that human capital, 00:08:06.930 --> 00:08:09.440 as opposed to just handing somebody 00:08:09.440 --> 00:08:11.326 a list of things that they need to come 00:08:11.326 --> 00:08:13.460 into compliance with but actually sit with them. 00:08:13.460 --> 00:08:16.560 And I had the opportunity to go to one of the communities 00:08:16.560 --> 00:08:20.790 and meet with the city secretary and hear firsthand, 00:08:20.790 --> 00:08:22.247 first, the great job that you're doing 00:08:22.247 --> 00:08:23.970 and the leadership that you're doing 00:08:23.970 --> 00:08:25.560 and the staff is doing on this, 00:08:25.560 --> 00:08:29.194 but you know how meaningful it was to the city secretary 00:08:29.194 --> 00:08:32.550 and the fact that now she has some templates 00:08:32.550 --> 00:08:35.890 and she has some procedures that were tailor made 00:08:35.890 --> 00:08:38.190 for what she needs to move forward and do. 00:08:38.190 --> 00:08:40.160 And she got the training on it 00:08:40.160 --> 00:08:41.530 and she feels very comfortable 00:08:41.530 --> 00:08:42.690 that if she has any questions, 00:08:42.690 --> 00:08:45.390 she could pick up the phone and talk with you. 00:08:45.390 --> 00:08:47.480 And I believe you traveled actually 00:08:47.480 --> 00:08:49.760 to some of these communities, yourself to talk with them. 00:08:49.760 --> 00:08:53.580 So it's a great program. 00:08:53.580 --> 00:08:57.068 It's something that I'd like to see as we move forward, 00:08:57.068 --> 00:08:59.610 continuing to ask the question, 00:08:59.610 --> 00:09:02.340 how can we maybe expand it and do more 00:09:02.340 --> 00:09:03.640 and meet more of the needs? 00:09:03.640 --> 00:09:08.060 And certainly putting it and approving this item 00:09:08.060 --> 00:09:09.680 and moving forward and continuing it, 00:09:09.680 --> 00:09:12.650 I think is a great idea. 00:09:12.650 --> 00:09:15.300 I think you've been recognized by APA 00:09:15.300 --> 00:09:18.530 and again the added benefit is we pull it out 00:09:18.530 --> 00:09:20.303 or loan origination piece. 00:09:21.472 --> 00:09:22.930 So just a great job. 00:09:22.930 --> 00:09:27.010 And it's pretty clear when talking 00:09:27.010 --> 00:09:28.170 with the folks out in the field 00:09:28.170 --> 00:09:29.673 and the city council members, 00:09:31.360 --> 00:09:34.750 it's something that they feel that you personally 00:09:34.750 --> 00:09:37.230 are very committed to and that the board 00:09:37.230 --> 00:09:38.290 is very committed to. 00:09:38.290 --> 00:09:41.404 So it's that human factor that is entering in. 00:09:41.404 --> 00:09:44.240 I think this really making this program a success, 00:09:44.240 --> 00:09:46.526 so very pleased to support it moving forward 00:09:46.526 --> 00:09:47.880 with additional funding. 00:09:47.880 --> 00:09:49.660 <v Dennis>Thank you so much.</v> 00:09:49.660 --> 00:09:51.860 <v ->Well said, Ms. Jackson.</v> 00:09:51.860 --> 00:09:55.510 It's hard to put into words how proud we are of this program 00:09:55.510 --> 00:09:58.615 is an innovative, proactive approach to customer service. 00:09:58.615 --> 00:10:02.519 That is also a risk mitigation tool to this agency. 00:10:02.519 --> 00:10:04.120 It's just incredibly well done. 00:10:04.120 --> 00:10:06.240 And I'm very happy to see it moving forward 00:10:06.240 --> 00:10:08.240 and hope to expand it in the future. 00:10:08.240 --> 00:10:09.596 So thank you. <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:10:09.596 --> 00:10:10.950 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:10:10.950 --> 00:10:12.147 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we authorized</v> 00:10:12.147 --> 00:10:13.640 the Executive Administrator 00:10:13.640 --> 00:10:16.320 to extend existing master contracts 00:10:16.320 --> 00:10:18.920 with the accounting firms Weaver and Tidwell 00:10:18.920 --> 00:10:23.200 and CohnReznick to August 31st, 2022, 00:10:23.200 --> 00:10:26.391 for the purpose of providing CFO to GO Consulting Services 00:10:26.391 --> 00:10:30.103 with a total budget not to exceed $670,619 per firm 00:10:32.992 --> 00:10:35.505 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:10:35.505 --> 00:10:37.313 <v Paup>All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:10:37.313 --> 00:10:38.580 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:10:38.580 --> 00:10:39.750 Motion passes, thank you. 00:10:39.750 --> 00:10:41.180 <v ->Thank you, Dennis.</v> 00:10:41.180 --> 00:10:42.180 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:10:43.563 --> 00:10:45.889 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:10:45.889 --> 00:10:49.000 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:10:49.000 --> 00:10:52.950 to negotiate FY22 contract 00:10:52.950 --> 00:10:55.820 with three one-year renewal options to allow 00:10:55.820 --> 00:10:57.080 for continued enhancements 00:10:57.080 --> 00:10:58.640 of the Texas Water Information, 00:10:58.640 --> 00:11:00.730 System Expansion application 00:11:00.730 --> 00:11:02.752 and the Contract Administration System. 00:11:02.752 --> 00:11:07.526 The estimated cost for FY22 is $120,000 00:11:07.526 --> 00:11:09.470 with a total contract amount, 00:11:09.470 --> 00:11:13.290 not to exceed $700,000 over four years. 00:11:13.290 --> 00:11:15.710 And Patricia Avatia is here today 00:11:15.710 --> 00:11:18.340 to address the board on this item. 00:11:18.340 --> 00:11:21.180 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:11:21.180 --> 00:11:23.460 For the record, my name is Patricia Avitia 00:11:23.460 --> 00:11:25.590 of the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:11:25.590 --> 00:11:27.700 This agenda item is to consider authorizing 00:11:27.700 --> 00:11:31.680 the Executive Administrator to negotiate an FY22 contract 00:11:31.680 --> 00:11:34.520 with three one-year renewal options to allow 00:11:34.520 --> 00:11:35.950 for continued enhancements 00:11:35.950 --> 00:11:38.745 of the Texas Water Information System Expansion 00:11:38.745 --> 00:11:40.960 also known as TxWISE application 00:11:40.960 --> 00:11:43.540 and the Contract Administration System, CAS 00:11:43.540 --> 00:11:47.098 for an initial contract amount of $120,000 00:11:47.098 --> 00:11:50.890 and a total contract amount not to exceed $700,000 00:11:50.890 --> 00:11:52.555 over the four years. 00:11:52.555 --> 00:11:55.060 TxWISE is the agency's enterprise loan 00:11:55.060 --> 00:11:57.460 and grant management information system. 00:11:57.460 --> 00:11:59.950 It streamlines the overall loan grant 00:11:59.950 --> 00:12:02.570 and project financing business processes 00:12:02.570 --> 00:12:04.100 and allows for the accurate 00:12:04.100 --> 00:12:06.700 and timely collection analysis and reporting 00:12:06.700 --> 00:12:09.310 of data related to these processes. 00:12:09.310 --> 00:12:12.030 Expected enhancements will accommodate implementation 00:12:12.030 --> 00:12:13.870 of recently passed legislation 00:12:13.870 --> 00:12:17.010 as well as improved standard business processes. 00:12:17.010 --> 00:12:18.980 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:12:18.980 --> 00:12:20.150 of this item. 00:12:20.150 --> 00:12:21.560 This concludes my presentation, 00:12:21.560 --> 00:12:24.460 and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. 00:12:24.460 --> 00:12:26.060 <v Paup>Thank you, questions, comments.</v> 00:12:26.060 --> 00:12:27.900 <v ->Our system of record and so important</v> 00:12:27.900 --> 00:12:31.650 that we maintain the data and information 00:12:31.650 --> 00:12:34.130 as we move forward on all of our projects. 00:12:34.130 --> 00:12:38.180 Precisely as I understand it supports the SRF program. 00:12:38.180 --> 00:12:39.013 Thank you. 00:12:39.900 --> 00:12:42.270 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:12:42.270 --> 00:12:44.670 to negotiate an FY22 contract 00:12:44.670 --> 00:12:46.810 with three, one-year renewal options 00:12:46.810 --> 00:12:48.651 to allow for continued enhancements 00:12:48.651 --> 00:12:52.530 of the Texas Water Information System Expansion application, 00:12:52.530 --> 00:12:54.800 and the Contract Administration System 00:12:54.800 --> 00:12:59.240 at an estimated cost for FY22 $120,000 00:12:59.240 --> 00:13:01.290 with the total contract amount, 00:13:01.290 --> 00:13:04.910 not to exceed $700,000 over four years 00:13:04.910 --> 00:13:07.370 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:13:07.370 --> 00:13:08.700 All those in favor, say aye. 00:13:08.700 --> 00:13:09.690 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:13:09.690 --> 00:13:10.523 Motion passes. 00:13:10.523 --> 00:13:12.560 <v ->Thank you.</v> <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:13:12.560 --> 00:13:13.930 I believe we have a visitor here. 00:13:13.930 --> 00:13:16.900 Would you like to announce your guest, Ms. Jackson? 00:13:16.900 --> 00:13:20.550 <v ->I would, we have a very special person here.</v> 00:13:20.550 --> 00:13:23.080 Doctor Liv Haslebach. 00:13:23.080 --> 00:13:27.210 She is a fellow Professional Engineer and the Chair 00:13:27.210 --> 00:13:30.250 of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program 00:13:30.250 --> 00:13:31.310 at Lamar University. 00:13:31.310 --> 00:13:33.938 And she also serves on Region 5, 00:13:33.938 --> 00:13:35.840 the Neches Flood Planning Group. 00:13:35.840 --> 00:13:38.340 And she's here today, 00:13:38.340 --> 00:13:40.180 and wonderful to have you in Austin 00:13:40.180 --> 00:13:41.250 and have you at the board 00:13:41.250 --> 00:13:43.680 and to be a part of our board meeting. 00:13:43.680 --> 00:13:46.930 And she's working very conscientiously 00:13:46.930 --> 00:13:48.840 inputting together as I understand it, 00:13:48.840 --> 00:13:53.470 a resiliency program at Lamar, a center for resiliency, 00:13:53.470 --> 00:13:56.490 as well as she's received some 00:13:56.490 --> 00:13:58.490 or Lamar University has some grant funding 00:13:58.490 --> 00:14:01.770 from the two river authorities to move forward 00:14:01.770 --> 00:14:02.650 with flood gauging. 00:14:02.650 --> 00:14:05.366 So always good to interact 00:14:05.366 --> 00:14:07.640 and hear what's going on to folks out in the field. 00:14:07.640 --> 00:14:09.608 And of course that's where the work is happening 00:14:09.608 --> 00:14:12.770 and really appreciate you and all the volunteers 00:14:12.770 --> 00:14:14.620 that are working on our flood planning process. 00:14:14.620 --> 00:14:16.724 So welcome, and so glad you're here. 00:14:16.724 --> 00:14:18.400 And thank you for letting me do that. 00:14:18.400 --> 00:14:20.250 <v ->Of course, I know you always love to have</v> 00:14:20.250 --> 00:14:22.540 another fellow engineer in the audience. 00:14:22.540 --> 00:14:23.373 <v Jackson>Yes.</v> 00:14:24.800 --> 00:14:26.077 <v ->The next item please.</v> 00:14:28.450 --> 00:14:30.410 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:14:30.410 --> 00:14:32.784 is consider approving selected applications 00:14:32.784 --> 00:14:35.750 and authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:14:35.750 --> 00:14:39.240 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:14:39.240 --> 00:14:41.960 from the 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund cycle 00:14:41.960 --> 00:14:45.870 in an amount not to exceed $2,160,000 00:14:45.870 --> 00:14:48.360 for watershed flood protection planning projects 00:14:48.360 --> 00:14:52.640 and authorizing the transfer of $2,160,000 00:14:52.640 --> 00:14:54.220 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:14:54.220 --> 00:14:55.680 to the Research and Planning Fund 00:14:55.680 --> 00:15:00.530 as authorized by Texas water code section 15.53488. 00:15:00.530 --> 00:15:03.033 And Reem Zoun is here to present to the board 00:15:03.033 --> 00:15:04.373 on this item today. 00:15:06.030 --> 00:15:08.530 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:15:08.530 --> 00:15:09.363 For the record, 00:15:09.363 --> 00:15:12.940 I am Reem Zoun of the Executive Administrators staff. 00:15:12.940 --> 00:15:15.760 This item for your consideration before you today 00:15:15.760 --> 00:15:19.130 is to consider approving two Flood Infrastructure Fund, 00:15:19.130 --> 00:15:20.800 category one applications 00:15:20.800 --> 00:15:22.880 and authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:15:22.880 --> 00:15:25.010 to negotiate and execute contracts 00:15:25.010 --> 00:15:28.360 for these Watershed Flood Protection Planning projects. 00:15:28.360 --> 00:15:30.250 I am pleased to bring the last two 00:15:30.250 --> 00:15:32.680 of the 46 fifth category one applications 00:15:32.680 --> 00:15:34.116 for your consideration today. 00:15:34.116 --> 00:15:36.160 (clapping) 00:15:36.160 --> 00:15:37.900 These studies you're present 00:15:37.900 --> 00:15:40.120 those eligible under category one, 00:15:40.120 --> 00:15:42.070 flood protection planning for watersheds 00:15:42.070 --> 00:15:45.140 of the 2020 flood intended use plan. 00:15:45.140 --> 00:15:47.180 These category of funding was designed 00:15:47.180 --> 00:15:49.800 to support studies that conduct planning 00:15:49.800 --> 00:15:51.110 of entire watersheds, 00:15:51.110 --> 00:15:54.180 no one smaller than hydrologic unit code 10 digit 00:15:54.180 --> 00:15:57.150 or hack 10 to better inform the development 00:15:57.150 --> 00:15:59.350 of strategies using structural 00:15:59.350 --> 00:16:02.380 and non-structural measures before a flood event, 00:16:02.380 --> 00:16:05.550 such as evaluating flooding locations and impacts, 00:16:05.550 --> 00:16:08.760 identifying and planning solutions to flooding problems 00:16:08.760 --> 00:16:12.860 and estimating the benefits and costs of the solutions. 00:16:12.860 --> 00:16:15.530 Category one is studies are potentially eligible 00:16:15.530 --> 00:16:18.370 to receive a maximum of 100% grant funds, 00:16:18.370 --> 00:16:21.863 based on criteria outlined in the flat independent use plan. 00:16:22.930 --> 00:16:25.830 Recipients of financial assistance may either use 00:16:25.830 --> 00:16:29.040 their local funds, own funds or borrow feed funds 00:16:29.040 --> 00:16:31.490 at 0% interest for any portion 00:16:31.490 --> 00:16:33.760 of the remaining project cost. 00:16:33.760 --> 00:16:36.360 The two applications before you today are, 00:16:36.360 --> 00:16:39.580 Silsbee City-wide Flood Protection Planning, 00:16:39.580 --> 00:16:42.523 Willacy County Watershed Study. 00:16:43.630 --> 00:16:45.090 These applicants have submitted, 00:16:45.090 --> 00:16:47.790 complete financial assistance applications 00:16:47.790 --> 00:16:50.140 and are eligible to receive grant funding 00:16:51.691 --> 00:16:53.160 through the fifth for a portion 00:16:53.160 --> 00:16:54.993 of their total project cost. 00:16:56.350 --> 00:16:59.130 The EA commands approval of this applications 00:16:59.130 --> 00:17:01.440 and requests authorization to negotiate 00:17:01.440 --> 00:17:04.170 and execute contracts for grant funding 00:17:04.170 --> 00:17:06.230 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:17:06.230 --> 00:17:09.300 and transfer of funds from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:17:09.300 --> 00:17:11.680 to the Research and Planning Fund. 00:17:11.680 --> 00:17:13.530 I would like to also take this opportunity 00:17:13.530 --> 00:17:16.180 to acknowledge all this stuff was worked really hard 00:17:16.180 --> 00:17:19.552 to bring this to the board for consideration, 00:17:19.552 --> 00:17:21.770 and also the communities who have worked hard 00:17:21.770 --> 00:17:23.700 to put together this project to bring to us 00:17:23.700 --> 00:17:25.890 for application and processing. 00:17:25.890 --> 00:17:28.030 Our work is only beginning. 00:17:28.030 --> 00:17:29.223 It has not ended. 00:17:30.080 --> 00:17:32.560 We look forward to working with the entities during 00:17:32.560 --> 00:17:35.360 the next phase of fifth category one projects. 00:17:35.360 --> 00:17:36.990 This concludes my presentation 00:17:36.990 --> 00:17:38.633 and I'm happy to take questions. 00:17:40.110 --> 00:17:41.870 <v ->Questions, comments.</v> 00:17:41.870 --> 00:17:43.530 <v ->Well, I had to get a little excited</v> 00:17:43.530 --> 00:17:47.350 because category one is so important moving forward, 00:17:47.350 --> 00:17:49.860 because it's gonna provide that initial planning 00:17:49.860 --> 00:17:51.570 for communities across the state. 00:17:51.570 --> 00:17:53.940 And I love the way you presented this, 00:17:53.940 --> 00:17:56.410 because you said this is only the beginning 00:17:56.410 --> 00:17:58.530 and that commitment to continue 00:17:58.530 --> 00:18:01.860 to work with these communities as we move forward. 00:18:01.860 --> 00:18:06.310 Silsbee is a community that over a year ago, 00:18:06.310 --> 00:18:08.160 I think had reached out 00:18:08.160 --> 00:18:11.250 and I actually toured the community 00:18:11.250 --> 00:18:13.840 and saw firsthand some of their issues 00:18:13.840 --> 00:18:16.373 with Representative James White. 00:18:17.789 --> 00:18:19.620 And at that time we did not have 00:18:20.483 --> 00:18:23.130 the resources that were available to them that we do now. 00:18:23.130 --> 00:18:25.793 So it's really great to be able to see that, 00:18:26.890 --> 00:18:30.740 a small community that wants to get the planning in place 00:18:30.740 --> 00:18:33.510 is able to move forward into utilize the resources 00:18:33.510 --> 00:18:36.293 as it's way of the fifth. 00:18:37.550 --> 00:18:39.480 So anyway, really good. 00:18:39.480 --> 00:18:40.660 And as you mentioned, 00:18:40.660 --> 00:18:42.040 that requirement of the hook team, 00:18:42.040 --> 00:18:44.761 which means we're looking at it based on wide, 00:18:44.761 --> 00:18:47.760 we're thinking the implications upstream and downstream, 00:18:47.760 --> 00:18:50.020 communities are working together 00:18:50.020 --> 00:18:53.470 and collaboratively putting together the necessary planning. 00:18:53.470 --> 00:18:55.180 So thank you. 00:18:55.180 --> 00:18:57.260 And again, really appreciate your comments 00:18:57.260 --> 00:18:58.730 about this is the beginning 00:18:58.730 --> 00:19:00.740 and reminding folks that as we move forward, 00:19:00.740 --> 00:19:02.120 there's still a lot of work to be done 00:19:02.120 --> 00:19:04.130 and that the board stands ready to help 00:19:04.130 --> 00:19:05.600 and assist in any way we can. 00:19:05.600 --> 00:19:07.383 So thanks for the work on this. 00:19:09.440 --> 00:19:10.840 <v ->Reem obviously this board</v> 00:19:10.840 --> 00:19:14.490 is extremely excited about this board item. 00:19:14.490 --> 00:19:15.970 Planning is where it all starts 00:19:15.970 --> 00:19:19.140 and we made a very deliberate and conscious decision 00:19:19.140 --> 00:19:21.300 to prioritize category one 00:19:21.300 --> 00:19:23.250 when we got the fifth up and running 00:19:23.250 --> 00:19:25.210 and we're just over the moon deep 00:19:25.210 --> 00:19:28.170 to see this planning again, 00:19:28.170 --> 00:19:30.240 we'll save property and lives. 00:19:30.240 --> 00:19:32.980 And that's exactly what the fifth is intended to do. 00:19:32.980 --> 00:19:34.390 So thank you very much. 00:19:34.390 --> 00:19:37.440 And I always love when people acknowledge staff work, 00:19:37.440 --> 00:19:38.750 that's incredibly important. 00:19:38.750 --> 00:19:40.920 We're all a big team at TWDB. 00:19:40.920 --> 00:19:43.020 Thank you for doing that. 00:19:43.020 --> 00:19:44.260 Is there a motion. 00:19:44.260 --> 00:19:45.510 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we approve</v> 00:19:45.510 --> 00:19:46.940 the selected applications 00:19:46.940 --> 00:19:49.280 and authorized Executive Administrator 00:19:49.280 --> 00:19:52.750 to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding 00:19:52.750 --> 00:19:56.060 from the 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund cycle 00:19:56.060 --> 00:20:00.610 in an amount not to exceed $2,160,000 00:20:00.610 --> 00:20:03.200 for watershed flood protection planning projects. 00:20:03.200 --> 00:20:07.900 And authorize the transfer of $2,160,000 00:20:07.900 --> 00:20:09.850 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:20:09.850 --> 00:20:11.760 to the Research and Planning Fund 00:20:11.760 --> 00:20:15.620 as authorized by Texas Water Code section 15.53488 00:20:18.430 --> 00:20:21.210 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:20:21.210 --> 00:20:22.263 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:20:22.263 --> 00:20:23.450 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:20:23.450 --> 00:20:24.990 Motion passes, well done Reem. 00:20:24.990 --> 00:20:26.650 Thank you. <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:20:26.650 --> 00:20:27.650 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:20:29.070 --> 00:20:30.890 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item is approved</v> 00:20:30.890 --> 00:20:33.940 by resolution a request from the city of Cameron 00:20:33.940 --> 00:20:37.710 for $125,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:20:37.710 --> 00:20:40.670 for planning of a flood mitigation project. 00:20:40.670 --> 00:20:42.350 And Mireya Loewe is here to present 00:20:42.350 --> 00:20:44.233 to the board on this item today. 00:20:50.532 --> 00:20:52.782 (mumbling) 00:21:01.520 --> 00:21:04.160 <v ->Actually I think this is very fast.</v> 00:21:04.160 --> 00:21:06.360 I think I was supposed to present that item. 00:21:07.980 --> 00:21:09.020 <v ->I'm sorry.</v> <v ->But if Mireya wants</v> 00:21:09.020 --> 00:21:09.853 to do it. 00:21:11.110 --> 00:21:12.680 <v ->Henry Faust will present to the board</v> 00:21:12.680 --> 00:21:14.000 on the side item today. <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:21:14.000 --> 00:21:15.550 <v ->Yes, sir.</v> 00:21:15.550 --> 00:21:18.887 Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson. 00:21:18.887 --> 00:21:21.080 For the record, I'm Dr. Henry Faust 00:21:21.080 --> 00:21:23.800 of the Executive Administrators staff. 00:21:23.800 --> 00:21:27.420 The city of Cameron is located approximately 73 miles, 00:21:27.420 --> 00:21:29.020 Northwest of Austin. 00:21:29.020 --> 00:21:33.220 And as a population approximately 54, 55. 00:21:33.220 --> 00:21:36.910 The city sole source of drinking water is the Little River. 00:21:36.910 --> 00:21:39.268 The city's end tank pump station is located 00:21:39.268 --> 00:21:41.540 on the River Oxbow 00:21:41.540 --> 00:21:43.660 and faces being cut off from the river flow 00:21:43.660 --> 00:21:45.680 because of significant erosions 00:21:45.680 --> 00:21:48.860 that have occurred upstream at the intake location caused 00:21:48.860 --> 00:21:51.290 by recent high flow events. 00:21:51.290 --> 00:21:54.490 The city estimates that the erosion of the river bank 00:21:54.490 --> 00:21:56.400 could cause the pump station to be cut off 00:21:56.400 --> 00:21:57.960 within 10 years. 00:21:57.960 --> 00:22:01.059 When the cut off occurs an Oxbow lake forms 00:22:01.059 --> 00:22:03.470 there will no longer be sufficient water depth 00:22:03.470 --> 00:22:05.510 for the pump station resulting 00:22:05.510 --> 00:22:08.420 in the loss of the city's drinking water supply. 00:22:08.420 --> 00:22:10.500 The proposed project includes funding 00:22:10.500 --> 00:22:14.890 for the planning of a project to replace the channel dam, 00:22:14.890 --> 00:22:17.290 while water intake pump station 00:22:17.290 --> 00:22:20.030 with the new facility upstream of the Oxbow. 00:22:20.030 --> 00:22:22.890 This will secure the city's drinking water supply 00:22:22.890 --> 00:22:26.120 and make the facility resilient to future storms 00:22:26.120 --> 00:22:28.560 and flooding even if the storms changed 00:22:28.560 --> 00:22:30.730 the course of the Little River. 00:22:30.730 --> 00:22:32.870 The Executive Administrators recommend approval 00:22:32.870 --> 00:22:34.410 of this request. 00:22:34.410 --> 00:22:36.277 That concludes my presentation 00:22:36.277 --> 00:22:38.727 and I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:22:40.450 --> 00:22:41.283 <v ->Well, thank you, Henry.</v> 00:22:41.283 --> 00:22:42.780 Questions, comments. 00:22:42.780 --> 00:22:44.021 <v ->Well, a great project,</v> 00:22:44.021 --> 00:22:47.160 and I know at the onset of the fifth, 00:22:47.160 --> 00:22:51.460 there was a lot of emphasis and a lot of question, 00:22:51.460 --> 00:22:54.810 I think a lot of desire to have not just a flood benefit, 00:22:54.810 --> 00:22:56.610 but a water supply benefit as well. 00:22:56.610 --> 00:22:59.280 And so, great that the city of Cameron 00:22:59.280 --> 00:23:01.860 is moving forward with this project. 00:23:01.860 --> 00:23:04.918 And to put what's in the board item, 00:23:04.918 --> 00:23:06.810 the facility will be resilient 00:23:06.810 --> 00:23:08.570 to future storms and flooding, 00:23:08.570 --> 00:23:11.410 even if the storms change the course of the Little River, 00:23:11.410 --> 00:23:12.500 which is their intake. 00:23:12.500 --> 00:23:16.700 So you can't do much better than this resiliency 00:23:16.700 --> 00:23:18.530 and providing a water supply benefits. 00:23:18.530 --> 00:23:19.537 So a great project, 00:23:19.537 --> 00:23:21.690 and Henry, thanks for working on this 00:23:21.690 --> 00:23:25.420 and joining us from the Houston office. 00:23:25.420 --> 00:23:26.923 <v ->Yes, ma'am, my pleasure.</v> 00:23:28.248 --> 00:23:30.140 <v ->Well said Ms. Jackson.</v> 00:23:30.140 --> 00:23:32.550 I move we approve the proposed resolution 00:23:32.550 --> 00:23:36.040 from the city of Cameron for $125,000 in grant 00:23:36.040 --> 00:23:37.810 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:23:37.810 --> 00:23:39.900 for planning of a flood mitigation project 00:23:39.900 --> 00:23:42.370 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:23:42.370 --> 00:23:43.720 All those in favor, say aye. 00:23:43.720 --> 00:23:44.553 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:23:44.553 --> 00:23:45.600 The motion passes. 00:23:45.600 --> 00:23:46.433 Thanks Henry. 00:23:47.410 --> 00:23:48.700 Next item, please. 00:23:49.740 --> 00:23:51.320 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:23:51.320 --> 00:23:53.410 is approved by resolution of requests 00:23:53.410 --> 00:23:56.090 from the Harris County Flood Control District 00:23:56.090 --> 00:24:00.880 for $3,887,186 in grant 00:24:00.880 --> 00:24:02.440 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:24:02.440 --> 00:24:05.300 for construction of a flood mitigation project. 00:24:05.300 --> 00:24:07.190 And Mireya Loewe will present to the board 00:24:07.190 --> 00:24:08.243 on this item today. 00:24:10.670 --> 00:24:12.230 <v ->Good morning.</v> 00:24:12.230 --> 00:24:13.950 Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson. 00:24:13.950 --> 00:24:15.040 My name is Mireya Loewe 00:24:15.040 --> 00:24:16.940 of the Executive Administrative Staff. 00:24:17.780 --> 00:24:19.530 The Harris County Flood Control District's 00:24:19.530 --> 00:24:22.440 traditional boundaries coincide with Harris County, 00:24:22.440 --> 00:24:24.120 which is the third most populous county 00:24:24.120 --> 00:24:26.450 in the United States serving approximately, 00:24:26.450 --> 00:24:28.013 4.6 million people. 00:24:29.010 --> 00:24:32.500 Halls Bayou needs drainage infrastructure improvements 00:24:32.500 --> 00:24:34.820 to reduce flood hazard vulnerability 00:24:34.820 --> 00:24:37.960 and property damage in portions of Harris County. 00:24:37.960 --> 00:24:40.410 In 2018, the district completed 00:24:40.410 --> 00:24:42.300 its alternative analysis study, 00:24:42.300 --> 00:24:44.420 which analyzed the potential outcome 00:24:44.420 --> 00:24:47.100 for 500 year design storm. 00:24:47.100 --> 00:24:50.020 The study determined that 595 structures 00:24:50.020 --> 00:24:54.120 are in the flood plain of which 184 would be flooded. 00:24:54.120 --> 00:24:56.870 The majority of those homes predicted to flood 00:24:56.870 --> 00:24:59.610 are located in the headwaters of a tributary channel 00:24:59.610 --> 00:25:02.160 at Colonial Hills in Oakland place 00:25:02.160 --> 00:25:04.350 where flooding has previously occurred 00:25:04.350 --> 00:25:05.920 and where the model predicts flooding 00:25:05.920 --> 00:25:08.193 will occur early during the design storm. 00:25:09.580 --> 00:25:11.110 To prevent this, 00:25:11.110 --> 00:25:12.830 the proposed project was selected 00:25:12.830 --> 00:25:16.440 in the study as a recommended alternative for this area. 00:25:16.440 --> 00:25:17.510 The project will provide, 00:25:17.510 --> 00:25:19.120 drainage infrastructure improvements 00:25:19.120 --> 00:25:21.280 along two of the districts channels 00:25:21.280 --> 00:25:22.780 and will include expansion, 00:25:22.780 --> 00:25:26.170 oh right of way from 100 to 155 feet 00:25:26.170 --> 00:25:27.670 to improve channel conveyance. 00:25:28.680 --> 00:25:32.720 In addition 33 acre feet of detention capacity 00:25:32.720 --> 00:25:34.800 will be created through the excavation 00:25:34.800 --> 00:25:36.900 of the Oakland basin. 00:25:36.900 --> 00:25:39.450 Part of the modeling under the croon overflow conditions 00:25:39.450 --> 00:25:42.620 in assuming pre Atlas 14 rainfalls rates. 00:25:42.620 --> 00:25:45.820 The proposed project will provide 100 year level of service 00:25:45.820 --> 00:25:48.920 and we'll remove from the flood plain, 00:25:48.920 --> 00:25:51.430 approximately 461 structures, 00:25:51.430 --> 00:25:54.963 two miles of runway in 159 acres of land. 00:25:56.690 --> 00:26:01.690 The district qualified for a 3,887,186 grant 00:26:02.220 --> 00:26:06.980 under the fifth equal to 26% for the total project cost. 00:26:06.980 --> 00:26:10.197 The remaining project costs equal to 11,063,428 00:26:12.480 --> 00:26:14.230 will be provided by the district 00:26:14.230 --> 00:26:15.683 through a cash contribution. 00:26:17.050 --> 00:26:19.130 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:26:19.130 --> 00:26:20.370 of this funding request. 00:26:20.370 --> 00:26:21.780 This concludes my presentation. 00:26:21.780 --> 00:26:23.680 May I answer any questions? 00:26:23.680 --> 00:26:24.990 <v ->Question and comments.</v> 00:26:24.990 --> 00:26:27.060 <v ->Well, great to see this project coming forward.</v> 00:26:27.060 --> 00:26:30.820 And I think as you mentioned, based on modeling, 00:26:30.820 --> 00:26:33.660 so well-vetted projects that are thought out 00:26:33.660 --> 00:26:37.640 and have the science and the data behind them 00:26:37.640 --> 00:26:39.570 to justify the benefits. 00:26:39.570 --> 00:26:44.256 And this one is the classic flood mitigation project. 00:26:44.256 --> 00:26:46.610 They have the channel improvements, 00:26:46.610 --> 00:26:51.610 which will promote the enhanced flow of the floodwaters 00:26:51.700 --> 00:26:54.540 and then also creating that detention capacity 00:26:54.540 --> 00:26:58.060 so that you can hold it and until the storm events over 00:26:58.060 --> 00:27:01.020 and then release it when the system can accommodate it. 00:27:01.020 --> 00:27:05.470 So great to see Harris County, 00:27:05.470 --> 00:27:07.380 they bought there continue to be 00:27:07.380 --> 00:27:10.310 a wonderful partner in being able to work with the board. 00:27:10.310 --> 00:27:15.310 And you mentioned that the grant is nearly $3.8 million, 00:27:17.840 --> 00:27:20.650 but to move the project forward. 00:27:20.650 --> 00:27:23.730 Local contributions of $11 million. 00:27:23.730 --> 00:27:27.100 So I think again, just another example 00:27:27.100 --> 00:27:29.770 of the fifth incentivizing communities 00:27:29.770 --> 00:27:32.460 and to move forward with some 00:27:32.460 --> 00:27:34.070 of these very impactful projects 00:27:34.070 --> 00:27:34.950 that we know are needed. 00:27:34.950 --> 00:27:36.450 So thanks for working on this. 00:27:37.860 --> 00:27:39.670 <v ->That's very well said.</v> 00:27:39.670 --> 00:27:41.650 I'd like to commend the people of Harris County 00:27:41.650 --> 00:27:44.260 as well for their 2018 bond election. 00:27:44.260 --> 00:27:48.350 They realized that they needed to have more resources 00:27:48.350 --> 00:27:49.970 to combat flood in their area. 00:27:49.970 --> 00:27:53.570 And we're proud to play a little role in it. 00:27:53.570 --> 00:27:55.877 So with that, is there a motion. 00:27:55.877 --> 00:27:58.670 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:27:58.670 --> 00:28:01.010 for the Harris County Flood Control District 00:28:01.010 --> 00:28:06.010 for $3,887,186 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:28:08.170 --> 00:28:10.552 for construction of a flood mitigation project 00:28:10.552 --> 00:28:13.320 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:28:13.320 --> 00:28:15.037 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:28:15.037 --> 00:28:15.870 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:28:15.870 --> 00:28:16.920 Motion passes. 00:28:16.920 --> 00:28:18.443 Thanks Mireya. <v ->Thanks Mireya.</v> 00:28:19.340 --> 00:28:21.110 <v ->Next item please.</v> 00:28:21.110 --> 00:28:22.760 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:28:22.760 --> 00:28:24.720 is approved by resolution, 00:28:24.720 --> 00:28:27.240 a request from the Willow Fork Drainage District 00:28:27.240 --> 00:28:32.240 for $24,006,760 in financial assistance consisting 00:28:32.870 --> 00:28:37.870 of $22,085,000 in financing and $1,921,760 in grant 00:28:41.450 --> 00:28:42.870 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:28:42.870 --> 00:28:44.530 for planning, design, and construction 00:28:44.530 --> 00:28:46.850 of a drainage improvement project. 00:28:46.850 --> 00:28:48.410 And Claudia Corsetti will present 00:28:48.410 --> 00:28:50.023 to the board on this item today. 00:28:51.300 --> 00:28:52.710 <v ->Hello, good morning.</v> 00:28:52.710 --> 00:28:55.510 Good morning Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson. 00:28:55.510 --> 00:28:56.910 My name is Claudia Corsetti 00:28:56.910 --> 00:28:59.640 of the Executive Administrators Staff. 00:28:59.640 --> 00:29:02.070 Located at 25 miles east of the west... 00:29:02.070 --> 00:29:03.130 Sorry, west of the city 00:29:03.130 --> 00:29:05.163 of Houston central business district, 00:29:06.920 --> 00:29:08.630 Willow Fork Drainage District serves 00:29:08.630 --> 00:29:10.620 more than 30,000 residents. 00:29:10.620 --> 00:29:12.830 The Eastern boundary of the district is located 00:29:12.830 --> 00:29:14.540 within the elevated flood pool 00:29:14.540 --> 00:29:16.770 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 00:29:16.770 --> 00:29:19.130 Barker Reservoir with the Barker dam 00:29:19.130 --> 00:29:20.943 as a district Northern boundary. 00:29:22.260 --> 00:29:23.510 Sorry, Southern boundary. 00:29:25.154 --> 00:29:27.810 The Barker Reservoir together with the Addicks Reservoir 00:29:27.810 --> 00:29:30.510 was created as part of the federal project 00:29:30.510 --> 00:29:33.310 to control flooding on Buffalo Bayou 00:29:33.310 --> 00:29:35.840 and protect downtown Houston. 00:29:35.840 --> 00:29:37.820 Due to the elevated flood pools during 00:29:37.820 --> 00:29:40.480 the 2016 tax day rain event 00:29:40.480 --> 00:29:44.970 and the Hurricane Harvey in August, 2017, 00:29:44.970 --> 00:29:47.500 the district experienced significant flooding 00:29:47.500 --> 00:29:49.410 with the Hurricane Harvey flooding 00:29:49.410 --> 00:29:52.823 over 4,000 structures upstream of the Barker dam. 00:29:54.700 --> 00:29:59.080 The district proposes this $24 million pilot project 00:29:59.080 --> 00:30:04.080 to reduce flood risk to the 5,610 homes 00:30:04.230 --> 00:30:06.870 and businesses west of the Barker Reservoir. 00:30:06.870 --> 00:30:10.240 The primary element of the project is the construction 00:30:10.240 --> 00:30:12.540 of a regional flood storage pond 00:30:12.540 --> 00:30:14.430 within the Barker Reservoir, 00:30:14.430 --> 00:30:17.710 providing 3000 acre feet of flood water storage, 00:30:17.710 --> 00:30:20.180 east of the Willow Fork diversion channel 00:30:20.180 --> 00:30:22.440 in south of Westheimer Parkway. 00:30:22.440 --> 00:30:24.154 The proposed regional pond 00:30:24.154 --> 00:30:27.540 would host dry and wet environmental features 00:30:27.540 --> 00:30:30.260 over a new 420 acre park, 00:30:30.260 --> 00:30:32.370 providing community quality of life 00:30:32.370 --> 00:30:33.740 and environmental benefits 00:30:33.740 --> 00:30:36.750 in addition to flood risk reduction. 00:30:36.750 --> 00:30:39.080 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:30:39.080 --> 00:30:40.800 of this funding requests. 00:30:40.800 --> 00:30:43.650 This concludes my presentation, may answer any questions? 00:30:44.900 --> 00:30:46.390 <v Paup>Questions, comments.</v> 00:30:46.390 --> 00:30:47.870 <v ->Well, really appreciate you bringing</v> 00:30:47.870 --> 00:30:49.383 this project to the board. 00:30:50.642 --> 00:30:55.010 And I think we all remember Hurricane Harvey 00:30:55.010 --> 00:30:58.770 and the devastation that occurred 00:30:58.770 --> 00:31:02.630 in Barker and Addicks were certainly in the news. 00:31:02.630 --> 00:31:06.280 And certainly that something that was prevalent 00:31:06.280 --> 00:31:07.210 on people's minds. 00:31:07.210 --> 00:31:08.740 And I think at the time we just thought, 00:31:08.740 --> 00:31:11.240 is there anything we can do moving forward? 00:31:11.240 --> 00:31:14.300 Recognizing that these were old structures, 00:31:14.300 --> 00:31:16.390 they had unintended purpose, 00:31:16.390 --> 00:31:19.220 but there had been tremendous change within Houston. 00:31:19.220 --> 00:31:22.810 So it's really good to see that 00:31:22.810 --> 00:31:25.660 we're really addressing this head on 00:31:25.660 --> 00:31:28.880 that there's a solution that they're moving forward with. 00:31:28.880 --> 00:31:31.560 And in my understanding is it's gonna be 00:31:31.560 --> 00:31:32.950 somewhat of a phased approach. 00:31:32.950 --> 00:31:37.320 And this is the first of the phases, 00:31:37.320 --> 00:31:42.320 again, to go in and put 3000 acre flood storage pond 00:31:43.270 --> 00:31:46.900 within this 16,000 acre reservoir. 00:31:46.900 --> 00:31:49.865 And then of course the added benefits of environmental 00:31:49.865 --> 00:31:53.210 and recreation that will come from it. 00:31:53.210 --> 00:31:55.880 So particular good project 00:31:55.880 --> 00:31:58.260 I think that addresses something 00:31:58.260 --> 00:32:02.900 that was very visible, was very much on people's minds. 00:32:02.900 --> 00:32:06.920 And so it's great to see this project moving forward 00:32:06.920 --> 00:32:11.920 and the Willow Fork Drainage District actually changing this 00:32:12.340 --> 00:32:17.340 and investing in it as we approve this project. 00:32:17.990 --> 00:32:20.300 Again, 1.9 million in grant, 00:32:20.300 --> 00:32:24.903 but the remaining 92% will be through 0% financing. 00:32:26.150 --> 00:32:28.760 So that it's gonna be affordable through the fifth, 00:32:28.760 --> 00:32:29.603 great project. 00:32:31.155 --> 00:32:33.350 <v ->I guess this is a community that was hit hard</v> 00:32:33.350 --> 00:32:35.080 by the tax safe floods. 00:32:35.080 --> 00:32:37.430 And then a year later, hurricane Harvey struck, 00:32:38.370 --> 00:32:41.800 just overwhelming if you think about it. 00:32:41.800 --> 00:32:45.230 This is one of our larger projects in our fifth portfolio, 00:32:45.230 --> 00:32:49.210 and we're just really happy to see it on the agenda today. 00:32:49.210 --> 00:32:51.070 Safety is always our priority, 00:32:51.070 --> 00:32:53.960 but this also provides a park for recreation. 00:32:53.960 --> 00:32:55.893 So that's just a win-win. 00:32:57.920 --> 00:32:59.960 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:32:59.960 --> 00:33:03.417 from the Willow Fork Drainage District for $24,006,760 00:33:05.660 --> 00:33:07.510 in financial assistance consisting 00:33:07.510 --> 00:33:12.510 of $22,085,000 in financing and $1,921,760 in grant 00:33:16.410 --> 00:33:17.950 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:33:17.950 --> 00:33:19.940 for planning, design, and construction 00:33:19.940 --> 00:33:22.300 of a drainage improvement project as recommended 00:33:22.300 --> 00:33:24.000 by our Executive Administrator. 00:33:24.000 --> 00:33:25.220 All those in favor, say aye. 00:33:25.220 --> 00:33:26.240 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:33:26.240 --> 00:33:27.910 Motion passes, thanks. 00:33:27.910 --> 00:33:29.313 Thanks Claudia. 00:33:29.313 --> 00:33:30.146 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:33:30.146 --> 00:33:31.030 <v ->Next item please.</v> 00:33:32.167 --> 00:33:33.580 <v ->Chairwoman, staff has requested</v> 00:33:33.580 --> 00:33:36.596 to present items nine through 12 together. 00:33:36.596 --> 00:33:39.000 <v Paup>That's fine, thank you.</v> 00:33:39.000 --> 00:33:41.890 <v ->Item number nine, approved by resolution</v> 00:33:41.890 --> 00:33:43.700 a request from the city of Palestine 00:33:43.700 --> 00:33:47.069 for $380,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:33:47.069 --> 00:33:52.069 of $228,000 in financing and $152,000 in grant 00:33:52.670 --> 00:33:54.210 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:33:54.210 --> 00:33:56.780 for planning, design, and construction 00:33:56.780 --> 00:33:59.580 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:33:59.580 --> 00:34:02.270 Item number 10 approved by resolution, 00:34:02.270 --> 00:34:06.570 a request from the city of Palestine for $335,000 00:34:06.570 --> 00:34:11.000 in financial assistance consisting of $268,000 in financing 00:34:11.000 --> 00:34:14.760 and $67,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:34:14.760 --> 00:34:16.440 for planning, design and construction 00:34:16.440 --> 00:34:18.653 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:34:19.740 --> 00:34:23.270 Item number 11, approved by resolution, 00:34:23.270 --> 00:34:24.900 a request from the city of Palestinian 00:34:24.900 --> 00:34:28.350 for $315,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:34:28.350 --> 00:34:32.968 of $252,000 in financing and $63,000 in grant 00:34:32.968 --> 00:34:34.770 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:34:34.770 --> 00:34:36.390 for planning, design, and construction 00:34:36.390 --> 00:34:38.830 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:34:38.830 --> 00:34:41.270 And item number 12 approved by resolution, 00:34:41.270 --> 00:34:42.930 a requests from the city of Palestinian 00:34:42.930 --> 00:34:45.690 for $380,000 in financial assistance, 00:34:45.690 --> 00:34:49.460 consisting of $266,000 in financing 00:34:49.460 --> 00:34:52.940 and $114,000 in grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:34:52.940 --> 00:34:54.460 for planning, design, and construction 00:34:54.460 --> 00:34:56.960 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:34:56.960 --> 00:34:59.680 And Claudia Corsetti will present to the board 00:34:59.680 --> 00:35:01.563 on all four of these items today. 00:35:05.870 --> 00:35:07.330 <v ->Good morning again,</v> 00:35:07.330 --> 00:35:08.940 Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson. 00:35:08.940 --> 00:35:12.480 I'm Claudia Corsetti of the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:35:12.480 --> 00:35:16.130 The city of Palestinian is the seat of Anderson County 00:35:16.130 --> 00:35:18.120 in Northeast, Texas. 00:35:18.120 --> 00:35:21.970 It is located 110 miles south east of the city of Dallas, 00:35:21.970 --> 00:35:26.970 and has a population of approximately 17,989 people. 00:35:28.540 --> 00:35:32.290 The city proposes a rehabilitation affordance. 00:35:32.290 --> 00:35:35.990 Blue Lake, Lower City Lake, Upper City Lake 00:35:35.990 --> 00:35:37.630 and Wolf Creek Lake. 00:35:37.630 --> 00:35:39.930 These dams are owned and operated by the city 00:35:39.930 --> 00:35:42.463 and are used for recreational purposes. 00:35:45.150 --> 00:35:46.990 The city will complete a flood study 00:35:46.990 --> 00:35:49.250 to assess the dam's current capacity 00:35:49.250 --> 00:35:52.190 and continue with construction to address apparent 00:35:52.190 --> 00:35:54.490 and potential hazards observed during 00:35:54.490 --> 00:35:58.630 the 2019 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 00:35:58.630 --> 00:36:00.870 TCEQ dam inspections. 00:36:00.870 --> 00:36:04.470 The inspection reports noted the overall condition 00:36:04.470 --> 00:36:07.170 of Lower City Lake and Upper City Lake 00:36:07.170 --> 00:36:09.480 and Wolf Creek Dam as fair, 00:36:09.480 --> 00:36:11.140 and Blue Lake Dam as poor. 00:36:11.140 --> 00:36:12.330 And documented the need 00:36:12.330 --> 00:36:15.960 for flood hazard mitigation actions due to the potential 00:36:15.960 --> 00:36:17.780 for loss of life and property 00:36:17.780 --> 00:36:19.780 if the dams were left unchanged. 00:36:19.780 --> 00:36:21.990 It is the city's intent to bring these four dams 00:36:21.990 --> 00:36:24.430 into compliance with all TCEQ standards 00:36:24.430 --> 00:36:27.750 and regulations to ensure the proposal alternative 00:36:27.750 --> 00:36:31.435 can safely pass the required design storm 00:36:31.435 --> 00:36:34.150 and be deemed hydraulically adequate. 00:36:34.150 --> 00:36:35.747 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:36:35.747 --> 00:36:38.530 the approval of this funding request. 00:36:38.530 --> 00:36:40.040 This concludes my presentation. 00:36:40.040 --> 00:36:41.453 May I answer any questions? 00:36:42.690 --> 00:36:44.170 <v ->Questions, comments.</v> 00:36:44.170 --> 00:36:46.750 <v ->Well, I think a great utilization of category two</v> 00:36:46.750 --> 00:36:50.650 and of course, there's a great need across Texas 00:36:50.650 --> 00:36:52.710 with dam rehabilitation 00:36:52.710 --> 00:36:54.940 and it's really good to see that this project 00:36:54.940 --> 00:36:56.830 is gonna do two things, 00:36:56.830 --> 00:37:00.810 first of all, go in and do the appropriate study 00:37:00.810 --> 00:37:03.780 to determine what the potential hazards are. 00:37:03.780 --> 00:37:07.350 And then to basically determine 00:37:07.350 --> 00:37:09.750 what the best alternative is to move forward 00:37:09.750 --> 00:37:14.750 and then to make those changes those corrections 00:37:15.050 --> 00:37:17.600 and do the rehabilitation. 00:37:17.600 --> 00:37:18.660 So not just the planning, 00:37:18.660 --> 00:37:20.880 but also the re rehabilitation 00:37:20.880 --> 00:37:25.880 so that the dams can pass the TCEQ standards 00:37:25.950 --> 00:37:26.840 and regulations. 00:37:26.840 --> 00:37:29.360 So just a great project. 00:37:29.360 --> 00:37:32.310 It's good to see that we were able to do four of them 00:37:32.310 --> 00:37:33.720 for the city of Palestine. 00:37:33.720 --> 00:37:37.650 And I think this is gonna provide tremendous benefits 00:37:37.650 --> 00:37:40.240 for those communities in terms of flood mitigation 00:37:40.240 --> 00:37:45.173 for a very good investment by the state through the fifth. 00:37:46.090 --> 00:37:47.050 <v ->A great complete list.</v> 00:37:47.050 --> 00:37:50.710 Some of these dams are 80 to 100 years old, 00:37:50.710 --> 00:37:52.850 which truly is an engineering feet. 00:37:52.850 --> 00:37:56.970 The time has come to make the people of Palestine safer 00:37:56.970 --> 00:37:59.490 and they got a really great, great component 00:37:59.490 --> 00:38:01.860 with these projects as well. 00:38:01.860 --> 00:38:04.740 So is there a very long motion. 00:38:04.740 --> 00:38:08.250 <v ->Chairman I move we adopt the four proposed resolutions</v> 00:38:08.250 --> 00:38:10.080 for the city of Palestine. 00:38:10.080 --> 00:38:13.940 For $380,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:38:13.940 --> 00:38:18.940 of 228,000 in financing and 152,000 in grant 00:38:19.280 --> 00:38:21.077 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:38:21.077 --> 00:38:23.360 for planning, design and construction 00:38:23.360 --> 00:38:25.417 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:38:25.417 --> 00:38:28.780 335,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:38:28.780 --> 00:38:33.600 of 268,000 in financing and 67,000 in grant 00:38:33.600 --> 00:38:35.390 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:38:35.390 --> 00:38:37.180 for planning, design, and construction 00:38:37.180 --> 00:38:39.830 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:38:39.830 --> 00:38:42.577 315,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:38:42.577 --> 00:38:47.532 of 252,000 in financing and 63,000 in grant 00:38:47.532 --> 00:38:49.580 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:38:49.580 --> 00:38:51.410 for planning, design, and construction 00:38:51.410 --> 00:38:53.730 of a dam rehabilitation project. 00:38:53.730 --> 00:38:57.040 And 380,000 in financial assistance consisting 00:38:57.040 --> 00:39:01.890 of 266,000 in financing and 114,000 in grant 00:39:01.890 --> 00:39:03.780 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:39:03.780 --> 00:39:05.950 for the planning, design and construction 00:39:05.950 --> 00:39:09.010 of a dam rehabilitation project 00:39:09.010 --> 00:39:12.090 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:39:12.090 --> 00:39:13.120 <v ->All those in favor, say, aye.</v> 00:39:13.120 --> 00:39:14.470 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:39:14.470 --> 00:39:16.330 Motion passes. 00:39:16.330 --> 00:39:17.180 Next item please. 00:39:17.180 --> 00:39:18.977 Thanks Claudia. <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:39:19.990 --> 00:39:21.610 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:39:21.610 --> 00:39:23.610 is approved by resolution 00:39:23.610 --> 00:39:26.567 a request from the city of Arp for $7,367,173 00:39:29.550 --> 00:39:31.530 in financial assistance consisting 00:39:31.530 --> 00:39:36.530 of $1,602,000 in financing and $5,765,173 00:39:39.030 --> 00:39:40.220 in principal forgiveness 00:39:40.220 --> 00:39:42.390 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:39:42.390 --> 00:39:45.410 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:39:45.410 --> 00:39:47.473 of a water system improvements project. 00:39:49.080 --> 00:39:51.150 And Jeff Taylor is here to present to the board 00:39:51.150 --> 00:39:52.223 on this item today. 00:39:53.170 --> 00:39:55.990 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:39:55.990 --> 00:39:59.670 My name is Jeff Taylor of the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:39:59.670 --> 00:40:02.240 The city of Arp is located in Smith County, 00:40:02.240 --> 00:40:05.560 approximately 18 miles Southeast of Tyler, Texas. 00:40:05.560 --> 00:40:07.950 The city provides water and wastewater services 00:40:07.950 --> 00:40:10.570 to a population of just over 1000 residents 00:40:10.570 --> 00:40:13.340 with 484 connections. 00:40:13.340 --> 00:40:16.590 The city's aging distribution system consists 00:40:16.590 --> 00:40:20.740 of approximately 100,000 linear feet of water lines 00:40:20.740 --> 00:40:23.490 that are made of asbestos cement, cast iron, 00:40:23.490 --> 00:40:26.510 galvanized iron and PPC. 00:40:26.510 --> 00:40:29.330 A significant portion of the system is past 00:40:29.330 --> 00:40:32.150 its useful life and is contributing to water loss 00:40:32.150 --> 00:40:34.960 and maximum contaminant level violations 00:40:34.960 --> 00:40:39.170 with the Texas Commission on environmental quality. 00:40:39.170 --> 00:40:40.770 The city is requesting funds 00:40:40.770 --> 00:40:43.690 to replace approximately 41,000 linear feet 00:40:43.690 --> 00:40:47.380 of water lines as well as existing fire hydrants valves 00:40:47.380 --> 00:40:50.050 and valve boxes within its system. 00:40:50.050 --> 00:40:51.740 The city will also be replacing 00:40:51.740 --> 00:40:53.700 its manual read water meters 00:40:53.700 --> 00:40:56.037 with an automatic meter reading system. 00:40:56.037 --> 00:40:58.850 The proposed improvements will decrease water loss, 00:40:58.850 --> 00:41:03.460 reduce MCL violations and increase meter accuracy 00:41:03.460 --> 00:41:05.150 within the system. 00:41:05.150 --> 00:41:07.460 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:41:07.460 --> 00:41:08.740 of this request. 00:41:08.740 --> 00:41:10.240 This concludes my presentation 00:41:10.240 --> 00:41:13.900 and I'm available for any questions you may have. 00:41:13.900 --> 00:41:14.733 <v ->Thanks Jeff.</v> 00:41:14.733 --> 00:41:15.880 Questions, comments. 00:41:15.880 --> 00:41:17.250 <v ->Well, good to see you.</v> 00:41:17.250 --> 00:41:19.420 Project come forth for a small community. 00:41:19.420 --> 00:41:23.110 So a little over a thousand residents 00:41:23.110 --> 00:41:26.920 and like many communities faced with aging infrastructure. 00:41:26.920 --> 00:41:31.400 And in this particular case, the asbestos cement, 00:41:31.400 --> 00:41:35.070 cast iron, pipes, all of which have, 00:41:35.070 --> 00:41:38.650 as you stated, well exceeded their useful life 00:41:38.650 --> 00:41:42.790 and a significant impact here I think with this project, 00:41:42.790 --> 00:41:47.790 nearly half of their conveyance system will be upgraded 00:41:48.580 --> 00:41:51.950 and replaced 41,000 linear feet. 00:41:51.950 --> 00:41:56.950 And then also replacing all of the city's customer meters. 00:41:59.330 --> 00:42:01.910 So we know how important that is. 00:42:01.910 --> 00:42:03.780 Water is a precious resource 00:42:03.780 --> 00:42:07.510 and the first step is to be able to measure it accurately. 00:42:07.510 --> 00:42:11.320 And of course, any project is required 00:42:11.320 --> 00:42:13.340 to go through a water conservation review 00:42:13.340 --> 00:42:16.280 and water loss every 40%. 00:42:16.280 --> 00:42:19.840 So this is a great project to address water loss. 00:42:19.840 --> 00:42:23.640 And of course, conservation is a water supply. 00:42:23.640 --> 00:42:27.810 So really good, it's again going in 00:42:27.810 --> 00:42:30.010 and upgrading aging infrastructure, 00:42:30.010 --> 00:42:32.650 doing the meter replacement, 00:42:32.650 --> 00:42:36.750 moving forward through promoting resiliency 00:42:36.750 --> 00:42:40.000 as well as enhancing water conservation. 00:42:40.000 --> 00:42:42.620 So a great project for the city of Arp 00:42:42.620 --> 00:42:44.720 and really appreciate you working on this. 00:42:45.659 --> 00:42:46.492 (indistinct) 00:42:46.492 --> 00:42:48.570 <v ->What a tremendous package</v> 00:42:48.570 --> 00:42:50.343 that you came up with for Arp. 00:42:51.540 --> 00:42:52.780 This project has it all. 00:42:52.780 --> 00:42:55.210 It's like that SNL skit with Stefan 00:42:55.210 --> 00:42:57.350 where he talks about this club has it all. 00:42:57.350 --> 00:43:00.020 This project has it all has disadvantage, 00:43:00.020 --> 00:43:02.910 very small system, urgent need, green 00:43:02.910 --> 00:43:04.583 and are securing safe water. 00:43:05.670 --> 00:43:06.750 Tremendous job. 00:43:06.750 --> 00:43:07.803 <v ->Yes.</v> <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:43:09.850 --> 00:43:11.670 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:43:11.670 --> 00:43:14.010 for the city of Arp for $7, 367,173 00:43:17.190 --> 00:43:19.010 in financial assistance consisting 00:43:19.010 --> 00:43:24.010 of $1,602,000 in financing and $5,765,173 00:43:27.420 --> 00:43:28.690 in principal forgiveness 00:43:28.690 --> 00:43:30.670 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:43:30.670 --> 00:43:33.180 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:43:33.180 --> 00:43:35.650 of a water system improvements project 00:43:35.650 --> 00:43:37.973 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:43:38.890 --> 00:43:40.230 All those in favor, say aye. 00:43:40.230 --> 00:43:41.063 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:43:41.063 --> 00:43:42.223 Motion passes. 00:43:44.050 --> 00:43:45.600 Next item, please. 00:43:45.600 --> 00:43:47.210 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:43:47.210 --> 00:43:49.500 is authorize the Executive Administrator 00:43:49.500 --> 00:43:51.830 to execute an amendment to the grant agreement 00:43:51.830 --> 00:43:54.900 with Hidalgo County Drainage District number one 00:43:54.900 --> 00:43:56.230 as amended to include 00:43:56.230 --> 00:44:00.150 an additional $500,000 grant pursuant to rider number 23 00:44:00.150 --> 00:44:02.459 of the General Appropriations Act. 00:44:02.459 --> 00:44:04.820 And we Mireya Loewe will present to the board 00:44:04.820 --> 00:44:06.113 on this item today. 00:44:18.774 --> 00:44:21.024 (mumbling) 00:45:58.609 --> 00:46:00.609 <v ->Let me put this again.</v> 00:46:01.921 --> 00:46:03.400 For the record Mireya Loewe 00:46:03.400 --> 00:46:05.300 for the Executive Administrator Staff. 00:46:07.600 --> 00:46:10.240 The Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 00:46:10.240 --> 00:46:14.070 has requested requested additional $500,000 00:46:14.070 --> 00:46:16.460 in grant pursuant to rider number 23 00:46:16.460 --> 00:46:18.433 from the General Appropriations Act. 00:46:22.150 --> 00:46:23.620 The funds will be used 00:46:25.240 --> 00:46:28.530 for the Raymondville Drain Artful System, 00:46:28.530 --> 00:46:31.310 which covers about 1600 square miles of watershed 00:46:31.310 --> 00:46:33.670 from Edinburgh like Hidalgo County 00:46:33.670 --> 00:46:35.863 to the Laguna Madre in Willacy County. 00:46:37.790 --> 00:46:39.330 The systems were designed primarily 00:46:39.330 --> 00:46:40.880 to convey our agricultural runoff 00:46:40.880 --> 00:46:42.620 from storm events, statistically, 00:46:42.620 --> 00:46:45.310 likely to occur every 9.5 years, 00:46:45.310 --> 00:46:48.430 due to extraordinary urban growth in Hidalgo County. 00:46:48.430 --> 00:46:49.690 During major storm events, 00:46:49.690 --> 00:46:51.260 the capacity of drainage systems 00:46:51.260 --> 00:46:53.940 in both Hidalgo County and Willacy County 00:46:53.940 --> 00:46:58.233 have been insufficient causing flood in the area. 00:46:59.520 --> 00:47:01.530 The Raymondville Drain Project 00:47:01.530 --> 00:47:05.580 was authorized under Title 4, section 401 00:47:05.580 --> 00:47:10.100 over the Water Resource Development Act or WRDA of 1986. 00:47:10.100 --> 00:47:11.420 And any of this being developed 00:47:11.420 --> 00:47:13.570 by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, 00:47:13.570 --> 00:47:15.170 under regulations in (indistinct) 00:47:15.170 --> 00:47:18.340 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District 00:47:23.860 --> 00:47:25.810 The project will improve the conveyance 00:47:27.513 --> 00:47:30.030 of the Northern Willacy County during major 00:47:30.030 --> 00:47:32.630 and regional storm events, 00:47:32.630 --> 00:47:33.980 due to the size of the project, 00:47:33.980 --> 00:47:36.330 as well as the estimated total construction cost 00:47:36.330 --> 00:47:39.180 of over $400 million. 00:47:39.180 --> 00:47:41.900 The project has been divided into six major phases 00:47:41.900 --> 00:47:44.323 to be developed as funds become available. 00:47:48.980 --> 00:47:53.980 For this year, the funding would be $500,000. 00:47:54.750 --> 00:47:56.540 In previous years, 00:47:56.540 --> 00:47:59.920 the board has provided over $12 million 00:47:59.920 --> 00:48:01.343 for this project in grants. 00:48:04.540 --> 00:48:08.453 The financing will be 100% grant. 00:48:11.250 --> 00:48:16.250 Executive Administrator recommends approval of this funding. 00:48:17.270 --> 00:48:19.644 And I'm available to answer any questions. 00:48:19.644 --> 00:48:20.710 <v Paup>Thanks, Mireya.</v> 00:48:20.710 --> 00:48:21.673 Is there a motion? 00:48:23.290 --> 00:48:25.540 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:48:25.540 --> 00:48:27.240 to amend the grant agreement 00:48:27.240 --> 00:48:31.180 with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as amended 00:48:31.180 --> 00:48:34.390 to include an additional $500,000 grant pursuant 00:48:34.390 --> 00:48:35.911 to Rider number 23 00:48:35.911 --> 00:48:38.880 of the General Appropriations Act as recommended 00:48:38.880 --> 00:48:40.730 by Executive Administrator. 00:48:40.730 --> 00:48:41.563 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:48:41.563 --> 00:48:42.900 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:48:42.900 --> 00:48:44.220 Motion passes. Thanks Mireya. 00:48:44.220 --> 00:48:45.053 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:48:47.030 --> 00:48:48.440 <v ->Next item please.</v> 00:48:48.440 --> 00:48:50.110 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:48:50.110 --> 00:48:52.110 is consider amending by resolution 00:48:52.110 --> 00:48:53.230 the previously adopted, 00:48:53.230 --> 00:48:55.210 Texas Water Development Board Resolution, 00:48:55.210 --> 00:48:59.270 number 21-064 to revise the commitments 00:48:59.270 --> 00:49:03.157 to Willacy County for projects number 40096 and 40101. 00:49:05.320 --> 00:49:07.060 And Joe Reynolds will present to the board 00:49:07.060 --> 00:49:08.850 on this item today. 00:49:08.850 --> 00:49:10.207 <v ->Okay.</v> 00:49:10.207 --> 00:49:14.460 Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson. 00:49:14.460 --> 00:49:17.240 I am Joe Reynolds with the Office of General Counsel. 00:49:17.240 --> 00:49:21.780 And this item asks you to amend previously adopted 00:49:21.780 --> 00:49:24.540 the Texas Water Development Board resolution, 00:49:24.540 --> 00:49:29.540 number 21-064 to revise certain commitments 00:49:29.690 --> 00:49:34.690 to Willacy County for projects number 40096 and 40101. 00:49:38.960 --> 00:49:41.470 On May the 6th, 2021, 00:49:41.470 --> 00:49:44.180 the Texas Water Development Board approved 00:49:44.180 --> 00:49:45.780 a series of commitments 00:49:45.780 --> 00:49:48.800 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund 00:49:48.800 --> 00:49:53.800 for seven projects to Willacy County, 00:49:54.408 --> 00:49:58.100 for which they sought financial assistance. 00:49:58.100 --> 00:50:02.160 The amounts of those projects, 00:50:02.160 --> 00:50:04.970 were set out in the resolution, in the recitals, 00:50:04.970 --> 00:50:08.260 and also in the accompanying documents. 00:50:08.260 --> 00:50:13.060 But the amounts that when repeated in the commitment section 00:50:13.060 --> 00:50:18.060 of the resolution were misstated for the financing 00:50:19.670 --> 00:50:22.850 and grant for the project 40096 00:50:22.850 --> 00:50:27.743 and for the grant in project 40101. 00:50:29.170 --> 00:50:32.690 The Executive Administrator recommends amending 00:50:32.690 --> 00:50:36.450 the resolution to reflect the correct amounts 00:50:36.450 --> 00:50:39.000 for these projects to ensure 00:50:39.000 --> 00:50:43.000 that the county can close on those correct amounts. 00:50:44.456 --> 00:50:46.500 That concludes my presentation. 00:50:46.500 --> 00:50:49.093 I'm available for any questions that you may have. 00:50:50.440 --> 00:50:51.573 <v ->Questions, comments.</v> 00:50:53.730 --> 00:50:55.810 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:50:55.810 --> 00:50:57.440 to amend the previously adopted, 00:50:57.440 --> 00:50:59.480 Texas Water Development Board resolution, 00:50:59.480 --> 00:51:04.210 number 21-064 to revise the commitments to Willacy County 00:51:04.210 --> 00:51:09.210 for project number 40096, and numbers 40101 00:51:10.710 --> 00:51:13.090 as recommended by the Executive Administrator. 00:51:13.090 --> 00:51:13.923 All those in favor, say aye. 00:51:13.923 --> 00:51:15.140 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:51:15.140 --> 00:51:16.800 The motion passes. 00:51:16.800 --> 00:51:18.320 It's always great to see you, Jeff. 00:51:18.320 --> 00:51:19.560 <v Jeff>Thanks, good to see you.</v> 00:51:19.560 --> 00:51:20.783 <v ->Next item please.</v> 00:51:22.460 --> 00:51:26.090 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is public comment.</v> 00:51:26.090 --> 00:51:29.090 <v ->Do we have anyone signed up for public comment?</v> 00:51:29.090 --> 00:51:32.940 <v ->Chairwoman, we received a registration card</v> 00:51:32.940 --> 00:51:35.270 from Wendy Williams, PhD 00:51:35.270 --> 00:51:37.780 who's a geo sciences faculty member, 00:51:37.780 --> 00:51:39.340 but she indicated she does not wish 00:51:39.340 --> 00:51:40.560 to address the board today. 00:51:40.560 --> 00:51:42.644 She just wanted us to know she's in attendance. 00:51:42.644 --> 00:51:43.990 <v ->Wonderful, thank you.</v> 00:51:43.990 --> 00:51:47.080 Do we have anyone online that wishes to address 00:51:47.080 --> 00:51:48.330 the board at this moment? 00:51:53.950 --> 00:51:56.600 The board will need in close session today pursuant 00:51:56.600 --> 00:52:00.270 to the provisions of sections 551-071 00:52:00.270 --> 00:52:04.030 and 551-074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, 00:52:04.030 --> 00:52:06.110 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code 00:52:06.110 --> 00:52:11.026 and section 6-060 of the Texas Water Code. 00:52:11.026 --> 00:52:14.190 The Texas Water Development Board meeting stands in recess. 00:52:14.190 --> 00:52:19.190 The time is 10:26 am, got us out of here almost at an hour. 00:52:20.950 --> 00:52:22.204 It stands in recess. 00:52:22.204 --> 00:52:24.704 (gavel bangs) 00:52:31.680 --> 00:52:34.750 Texas Water Development Board is now back in session. 00:52:34.750 --> 00:52:38.820 The time is now 1:53 pm. 00:52:38.820 --> 00:52:42.510 The board took no action in executive session. 00:52:42.510 --> 00:52:44.470 There being no further business 00:52:44.470 --> 00:52:46.510 of the Texas Water Development Board. 00:52:46.510 --> 00:52:48.280 This meeting is hereby adjourn. 00:52:48.280 --> 00:52:51.373 The time is now 1:53 pm.