WEBVTT 00:00:00.450 --> 00:00:03.030 (audience chattering) 00:00:03.030 --> 00:00:04.970 (gavel bangs) 00:00:04.970 --> 00:00:06.378 <v ->Good morning.</v> 00:00:06.378 --> 00:00:08.850 This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board 00:00:08.850 --> 00:00:09.880 is called to order. 00:00:09.880 --> 00:00:12.760 The time is 9:32 AM. 00:00:12.760 --> 00:00:14.550 For the record I'm Chairwoman Brooke Paup 00:00:14.550 --> 00:00:18.700 and with me today is our beloved Kathleen Jackson. 00:00:18.700 --> 00:00:21.381 First item please, Ashley. 00:00:21.381 --> 00:00:22.320 <v ->Chairwoman.</v> 00:00:22.320 --> 00:00:24.190 The first item on the agenda today is 00:00:24.190 --> 00:00:27.480 consider approving by resolution the establishment 00:00:27.480 --> 00:00:29.050 of the lending rate scales for the 00:00:29.050 --> 00:00:31.560 State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas 00:00:31.560 --> 00:00:35.970 financing structures to be effective October 7th, 2021. 00:00:35.970 --> 00:00:37.613 David Duran is here to present to the Board 00:00:37.613 --> 00:00:38.943 on this item today. 00:00:40.070 --> 00:00:42.465 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:00:42.465 --> 00:00:45.250 I'm David Duran with the executive administrative staff. 00:00:45.250 --> 00:00:48.160 The Executive Administrator's recommending adoption 00:00:48.160 --> 00:00:50.463 of lending rates scales for borrowers receiving funds 00:00:50.463 --> 00:00:54.406 from the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas 00:00:54.406 --> 00:00:57.113 revenue bond series 2021. 00:00:57.990 --> 00:01:00.980 On Thursday, September 30th, the Board priced 00:01:00.980 --> 00:01:03.800 the series 2021 bonds to provide new money proceeds 00:01:03.800 --> 00:01:06.720 for borrowers closing on Board committed projects 00:01:06.720 --> 00:01:08.360 in the state water plan. 00:01:08.360 --> 00:01:11.700 The Board will issue approximately 445 million of bonds 00:01:11.700 --> 00:01:15.410 to generate approximately 514 million of proceeds 00:01:15.410 --> 00:01:16.850 to provide the borrowers. 00:01:16.850 --> 00:01:20.650 And the bonds were issued at a 2.77% all-in 00:01:20.650 --> 00:01:21.793 true interest cost. 00:01:22.650 --> 00:01:25.130 The Board's bonds will close on October 13th 00:01:25.130 --> 00:01:27.478 and SWIRFT borrowers will have until December 8th 00:01:27.478 --> 00:01:30.800 to close on their bonds and their Board participation 00:01:30.800 --> 00:01:32.600 master agreements. 00:01:32.600 --> 00:01:34.640 The proposed lending rates are calculated based 00:01:34.640 --> 00:01:37.390 upon the yield to maturity of the Board's bonds, 00:01:37.390 --> 00:01:39.840 less the applicable subsidies previously approved 00:01:39.840 --> 00:01:42.820 in April, plus four basis points representing 00:01:42.820 --> 00:01:44.590 cost of issuance. 00:01:44.590 --> 00:01:46.350 The Executive Administrator recommends approval, 00:01:46.350 --> 00:01:49.050 and I can answer any questions you have. 00:01:49.050 --> 00:01:50.990 <v Chairwoman Paup>Thanks, David. Questions, comments?</v> 00:01:50.990 --> 00:01:54.330 <v ->Great job by the team as always in moving forward</v> 00:01:54.330 --> 00:01:56.467 with the pricing and so important, 00:01:56.467 --> 00:02:00.636 the SWIRFT program, to be able to move projects forward 00:02:00.636 --> 00:02:02.490 that are in the state water plan. 00:02:02.490 --> 00:02:05.850 And of course this was money for new projects 00:02:05.850 --> 00:02:10.330 as well as money for projects that have been ongoing 00:02:10.330 --> 00:02:11.640 and were multi-year commitments. 00:02:11.640 --> 00:02:14.486 So, great to see water supply projects moving forward 00:02:14.486 --> 00:02:18.570 and really appreciate the work of the team 00:02:18.570 --> 00:02:20.110 and the syndicate, 00:02:20.110 --> 00:02:22.340 going out in the market getting a really good interest rate, 00:02:22.340 --> 00:02:27.250 which, of course, translates into savings to rate payers 00:02:27.250 --> 00:02:29.650 and water supply projects being incentivized 00:02:29.650 --> 00:02:31.830 for the future of Texas. 00:02:31.830 --> 00:02:33.350 So thanks for your work on this. 00:02:33.350 --> 00:02:35.511 Y'all did a fantastic job. 00:02:35.511 --> 00:02:37.310 <v ->I mean, so well said,</v> 00:02:37.310 --> 00:02:40.710 I believe that we are estimating that our 13 participants 00:02:40.710 --> 00:02:43.890 in the sale will save over $46 million. 00:02:43.890 --> 00:02:45.970 That is just fantastic. 00:02:45.970 --> 00:02:48.420 The SWIRFT is truly the gold standard in infrastructure 00:02:48.420 --> 00:02:49.690 programs in the nation, 00:02:49.690 --> 00:02:52.400 and we're just happy to see it moving forward. 00:02:52.400 --> 00:02:53.364 Is there a motion? 00:02:53.364 --> 00:02:55.659 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:02:55.659 --> 00:02:58.332 for the establishment of the lending rights scales 00:02:58.332 --> 00:03:00.953 for the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund 00:03:00.953 --> 00:03:04.220 for Texas financing structures to be effective 00:03:04.220 --> 00:03:07.283 October 7, 2021 as recommended by 00:03:07.283 --> 00:03:08.981 our Executive Administrator. 00:03:08.981 --> 00:03:10.405 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:03:10.405 --> 00:03:11.580 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:03:11.580 --> 00:03:12.430 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:03:12.430 --> 00:03:13.510 Thank you. 00:03:13.510 --> 00:03:14.793 Next item please, Ashley. 00:03:15.792 --> 00:03:17.900 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:03:17.900 --> 00:03:20.810 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:03:20.810 --> 00:03:23.935 to negotiate and execute contracts as approved and directed 00:03:23.935 --> 00:03:26.750 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 00:03:26.750 --> 00:03:29.833 in a total amount, not to exceed $63.6 million, 00:03:31.960 --> 00:03:34.570 for sub grants from the flood mitigation assistance grant 00:03:34.570 --> 00:03:36.543 program upon notification of award. 00:03:36.543 --> 00:03:39.083 And Kathy Hopkins is here to present to the Board 00:03:39.083 --> 00:03:41.085 on this item today. 00:03:41.085 --> 00:03:42.933 <v ->It's still too tall.</v> 00:03:44.760 --> 00:03:46.414 I'll just stand back here. 00:03:46.414 --> 00:03:49.490 Good morning, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson. 00:03:49.490 --> 00:03:52.283 I am Kathy Hopkins of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:03:52.283 --> 00:03:55.960 The Texas Water Development Board is the state agency tasked 00:03:55.960 --> 00:03:58.280 with administering the flood mitigation assistance 00:03:58.280 --> 00:04:00.730 grant program on behalf of the Federal Emergency 00:04:00.730 --> 00:04:02.352 Management Agency. 00:04:02.352 --> 00:04:06.080 The flood mitigation assistance grant program assist states 00:04:06.080 --> 00:04:09.770 and communities by providing federal funds for 00:04:09.770 --> 00:04:12.470 cost-effective measures to reduce and eliminate 00:04:12.470 --> 00:04:15.270 the long-term risks of flood damage to repetitive 00:04:15.270 --> 00:04:17.233 and severe repetitive loss structures, 00:04:18.313 --> 00:04:20.490 and other insurable structures under the 00:04:20.490 --> 00:04:22.880 National Flood Insurance Program. 00:04:22.880 --> 00:04:25.010 For federal fiscal year 2020, 00:04:25.010 --> 00:04:27.950 the Texas Water Development Board reviewed and submitted 00:04:27.950 --> 00:04:30.260 19 community sub applications, 00:04:30.260 --> 00:04:33.680 along with the TWDB's management costs of application 00:04:33.680 --> 00:04:36.660 to FEMA for review and approval. 00:04:36.660 --> 00:04:40.530 The TWDB was notified by FEMA that 13 of the 19 00:04:40.530 --> 00:04:42.870 community sub applications were identified 00:04:42.870 --> 00:04:44.350 for further review. 00:04:44.350 --> 00:04:47.802 Sub application selected by FEMA or for the City of Houston, 00:04:47.802 --> 00:04:51.600 Jersey Village, Pearland, Taylor Lake Village, 00:04:51.600 --> 00:04:54.851 the counties of Harris, Jefferson and Montgomery, 00:04:54.851 --> 00:04:57.650 Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 00:04:57.650 --> 00:05:00.230 in Harris County Flood Control District. 00:05:00.230 --> 00:05:02.480 These sub applications have a total project 00:05:02.480 --> 00:05:05.103 cost of $73.8 million, 00:05:05.103 --> 00:05:09.065 of which $63.6 million will be federally funded 00:05:09.065 --> 00:05:12.993 with the total community match of $10.2 million. 00:05:13.870 --> 00:05:17.840 The selected sub applications will mitigate 2,207 flood 00:05:17.840 --> 00:05:20.700 prone structures and assist with the updating of the 00:05:20.700 --> 00:05:23.320 community's hazard mitigation plan. 00:05:23.320 --> 00:05:26.370 In addition to the 13 community sub applications, 00:05:26.370 --> 00:05:29.280 FEMA also selected TWDB's management costs 00:05:29.280 --> 00:05:33.070 in the amount of $2.4 million in federal funds 00:05:33.070 --> 00:05:37.170 with the required state match of $388,000. 00:05:37.170 --> 00:05:39.990 Summaries of each of these sub applications proposed 00:05:39.990 --> 00:05:44.387 mitigation activities are included in your Board item memo. 00:05:44.387 --> 00:05:48.790 The Executive Administrator recommends approval by the Board 00:05:48.790 --> 00:05:51.320 to negotiate and execute with these entities 00:05:51.320 --> 00:05:53.560 as approved and directed by FEMA 00:05:53.560 --> 00:05:57.660 for a total federal funding amount of $63.6 million 00:05:57.660 --> 00:06:00.340 for sub applications from FEMA's flood mitigation 00:06:00.340 --> 00:06:02.260 assistance grant program. 00:06:02.260 --> 00:06:03.900 This concludes my presentation 00:06:03.900 --> 00:06:06.410 and I'm available for any questions. 00:06:06.410 --> 00:06:08.186 <v ->Thanks, Kathy. Questions, comments?</v> 00:06:08.186 --> 00:06:11.080 <v ->Well, Kathy, thank you so much for this work</v> 00:06:11.080 --> 00:06:13.750 and your ongoing work of you and your staff 00:06:13.750 --> 00:06:16.030 and working with FEMA, 00:06:16.030 --> 00:06:17.890 and, of course, the whole focus of this program, 00:06:17.890 --> 00:06:22.890 as you stated, was to mitigate risk on those entities 00:06:23.350 --> 00:06:24.250 that are insured through 00:06:24.250 --> 00:06:26.433 the National Flood Insurance Program. 00:06:28.710 --> 00:06:31.669 To me, it's so good to see about this round of grants 00:06:31.669 --> 00:06:34.660 is the mix. 00:06:34.660 --> 00:06:38.988 So we have entities that will benefit from elevation, 00:06:38.988 --> 00:06:41.160 getting people out of harm's way, 00:06:41.160 --> 00:06:43.189 as well as by acquisition. 00:06:43.189 --> 00:06:46.080 And then also, and I think, you know, 00:06:46.080 --> 00:06:50.220 in the very early days that I was here at the Board, 00:06:50.220 --> 00:06:52.570 we didn't see a lot of drainage projects moving forward, 00:06:52.570 --> 00:06:53.986 but it's really good to see that 00:06:53.986 --> 00:06:57.150 some of these grants will go to drainage projects 00:06:57.150 --> 00:06:58.340 that hopefully will benefit 00:06:58.340 --> 00:07:03.340 larger numbers of structures, larger numbers of families. 00:07:03.590 --> 00:07:07.313 And again, put in the kind of facilities that they need to, 00:07:07.313 --> 00:07:09.253 to mitigate flood. 00:07:10.580 --> 00:07:11.690 A good mix! 00:07:11.690 --> 00:07:15.870 Acquisition, elevation, as well as the drainage project. 00:07:15.870 --> 00:07:18.530 So a good complement with the work I think the State 00:07:18.530 --> 00:07:19.730 is doing with the 5th, 00:07:19.730 --> 00:07:22.611 and a tremendous amount of work by your staff. 00:07:22.611 --> 00:07:27.611 And I know part of what determines how much Texas gets 00:07:27.723 --> 00:07:31.450 every year is how efficiently 00:07:31.450 --> 00:07:33.580 and that we execute the program. 00:07:33.580 --> 00:07:35.860 So I think this is a testament to you 00:07:35.860 --> 00:07:37.730 and the work that your staff is doing. 00:07:37.730 --> 00:07:41.700 And I know as I talked to people across the state, 00:07:41.700 --> 00:07:43.700 you and your group are a legend 00:07:43.700 --> 00:07:47.140 and everybody knows you and feels like they can reach out 00:07:47.140 --> 00:07:48.150 and they can talk with you, 00:07:48.150 --> 00:07:51.010 and they can use you use your counsel. 00:07:51.010 --> 00:07:55.140 And again, the true measure I think of our success 00:07:55.140 --> 00:07:56.460 is moving these projects forward. 00:07:56.460 --> 00:07:58.905 So took a long time, but thank you very much. 00:07:58.905 --> 00:08:00.110 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:08:00.110 --> 00:08:04.347 <v ->I think you mean queen, legend, icon, Kathy.</v> 00:08:04.347 --> 00:08:09.347 I think TWDB is the perfect bridge between these 00:08:09.980 --> 00:08:12.620 local communities and drawing down these federal dollars. 00:08:12.620 --> 00:08:15.210 So I very much appreciate your work on this. 00:08:15.210 --> 00:08:19.100 We are mitigating over 2,200 flood-prone structures 00:08:19.100 --> 00:08:21.316 with this year's recipients, so well done. 00:08:21.316 --> 00:08:22.860 <v Kathy Hopkins>Thank you.</v> 00:08:22.860 --> 00:08:25.180 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:08:25.180 --> 00:08:28.330 to negotiate and execute contracts as approved and directed 00:08:28.330 --> 00:08:31.040 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 00:08:31.040 --> 00:08:34.790 in a total amount not to exceed $63.6 million 00:08:34.790 --> 00:08:36.740 for sub grants from the flood mitigation 00:08:36.740 --> 00:08:40.086 assistance grant program upon notification of award 00:08:40.086 --> 00:08:42.760 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:08:42.760 --> 00:08:43.593 All those in favor, say aye. 00:08:43.593 --> 00:08:44.880 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:08:44.880 --> 00:08:45.713 <v ->The motion passes.</v> 00:08:45.713 --> 00:08:47.479 Thanks, Kathy. Queen, legend, icon. 00:08:47.479 --> 00:08:48.980 (group laughs) 00:08:48.980 --> 00:08:50.379 Next item please, Ashley. 00:08:50.379 --> 00:08:52.870 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:08:52.870 --> 00:08:55.790 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:08:55.790 --> 00:08:59.180 to execute the state fiscal year 2022 Drinking Water 00:08:59.180 --> 00:09:02.200 State Revolving Fund set aside contract 00:09:02.200 --> 00:09:03.877 between the Texas Water Development Board 00:09:03.877 --> 00:09:07.120 and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 00:09:07.120 --> 00:09:09.210 Mark Wyatt is here to present to the Board 00:09:09.210 --> 00:09:10.433 on this item today. 00:09:14.690 --> 00:09:15.523 <v ->Good morning,</v> 00:09:15.523 --> 00:09:16.910 Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson. 00:09:16.910 --> 00:09:18.490 For the record, my name is Mark Wyatt 00:09:18.490 --> 00:09:20.332 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:09:20.332 --> 00:09:22.700 Today, we bring for your consideration, 00:09:22.700 --> 00:09:27.160 the state fiscal year 2022 Drinking Water Revolving Fund 00:09:27.160 --> 00:09:30.290 set aside contract between the Texas Water Development Board 00:09:30.290 --> 00:09:33.750 and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 00:09:33.750 --> 00:09:36.011 Each year, this agency and TCEQ execute 00:09:36.011 --> 00:09:38.810 an inter-agency contract governing the use 00:09:38.810 --> 00:09:40.650 of certain drinking water state revolving 00:09:40.650 --> 00:09:44.620 grant funds for set aside activities. 00:09:44.620 --> 00:09:46.739 The contract reflects a set aside allocations 00:09:46.739 --> 00:09:50.801 in the approved state fiscal year 2022 intended use plan 00:09:50.801 --> 00:09:54.470 and activities described in the work plans prepared 00:09:54.470 --> 00:09:58.320 by the TCEQ and submitted for approval to EPA. 00:09:58.320 --> 00:09:59.890 This year, there are a few changes 00:09:59.890 --> 00:10:01.910 from last year's contract. 00:10:01.910 --> 00:10:04.100 First, the total amount includes a portion 00:10:04.100 --> 00:10:07.760 of re-allotted federal fiscal year 2019 funds 00:10:07.760 --> 00:10:09.380 from another state. 00:10:09.380 --> 00:10:11.680 In addition, EPA issued an exception 00:10:11.680 --> 00:10:13.970 that temporarily suspended the process of its 00:10:13.970 --> 00:10:17.343 grant recipients, such as the Texas Water Development Board, 00:10:18.570 --> 00:10:21.020 receiving approval for fair share objectives 00:10:21.020 --> 00:10:23.810 under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. 00:10:23.810 --> 00:10:26.500 Therefore, the sections of the contract related to 00:10:26.500 --> 00:10:29.280 EPA approved goals had to be revised. 00:10:29.280 --> 00:10:31.880 Finally, it includes a provision that would allow 00:10:31.880 --> 00:10:33.664 renewal for two one-year period 00:10:33.664 --> 00:10:37.356 upon written amendment executed by TCEQ and 00:10:37.356 --> 00:10:40.350 the Texas Water Development Board. 00:10:40.350 --> 00:10:45.306 The contract covers the use of a total of $12,144,240 00:10:45.306 --> 00:10:49.507 of federal fiscal year 2021 capitalization grant funds 00:10:49.507 --> 00:10:54.507 and another $97,560 of re-allotted federal fiscal year 00:10:55.150 --> 00:10:58.023 2019 funds from another state. 00:10:58.023 --> 00:11:01.100 TCEQ will use the funds to administer, enforce, 00:11:01.100 --> 00:11:03.120 the federal safe drinking water standards 00:11:03.120 --> 00:11:07.660 in its role as the primacy agency for the state of Texas. 00:11:07.660 --> 00:11:10.070 They will also use the funds for capacity development 00:11:10.070 --> 00:11:12.550 activities such as preparing an assessment of the 00:11:12.550 --> 00:11:16.320 financial, managerial, and technical capacity 00:11:16.320 --> 00:11:18.540 generally referred to as FMT, 00:11:18.540 --> 00:11:21.610 for all drinking water SRF program applicants. 00:11:21.610 --> 00:11:25.479 I'm pleased to report that we continue to have a great 00:11:25.479 --> 00:11:29.330 working relationship with our colleagues at TCEQ. 00:11:29.330 --> 00:11:33.250 We hold monthly coordination meetings with the staff at TCEQ 00:11:33.250 --> 00:11:35.816 to discuss all manner of drinking water topics, 00:11:35.816 --> 00:11:39.120 including systems in need of financial assistance, 00:11:39.120 --> 00:11:42.700 and often that includes very small systems, I'll report. 00:11:42.700 --> 00:11:45.890 So those get a special attention. 00:11:45.890 --> 00:11:48.270 The Executive Administrator recommends that the Board 00:11:48.270 --> 00:11:51.520 authorize the execution of the contract with the TCEQ, 00:11:51.520 --> 00:11:53.710 with the ability to make minor revisions 00:11:53.710 --> 00:11:56.150 that do not alter the underlying content. 00:11:56.150 --> 00:11:59.340 And I'd be pleased to answer any questions you might have. 00:11:59.340 --> 00:12:01.270 <v ->Thanks, Mark. Questions, comments?</v> 00:12:01.270 --> 00:12:02.680 <v ->Well, thanks for the work on this.</v> 00:12:02.680 --> 00:12:05.270 And of course that financial, managerial, technical review 00:12:05.270 --> 00:12:08.490 that do on each and every application that comes 00:12:08.490 --> 00:12:11.030 to the Board for the Drinking Water State 00:12:11.030 --> 00:12:13.070 Revolving Fund is so important. 00:12:13.070 --> 00:12:15.010 It creates a relationship, I think, 00:12:15.010 --> 00:12:17.670 with the communities and with the TCEQ, 00:12:17.670 --> 00:12:18.892 seeing them as a resource, 00:12:18.892 --> 00:12:23.892 which oftentimes, as they kind of move through the project, 00:12:25.346 --> 00:12:29.100 they'll reach back out to TCEQ and utilize that resource, 00:12:29.100 --> 00:12:34.100 whether it is a question they have for the asset management 00:12:34.680 --> 00:12:35.670 of their steel and pipes 00:12:35.670 --> 00:12:37.790 or whether it is ongoing maintenance 00:12:37.790 --> 00:12:42.790 or whether it is operations and compliance with 00:12:43.570 --> 00:12:44.710 their operating procedures. 00:12:44.710 --> 00:12:46.850 So all important for operational integrity. 00:12:46.850 --> 00:12:50.720 So, great that we have the partnership with TCEQ. 00:12:50.720 --> 00:12:52.240 You mentioned the monthly meetings. 00:12:52.240 --> 00:12:54.399 I think that is so important, because oftentimes, 00:12:54.399 --> 00:12:58.500 we hear about communities that are having concerns, 00:12:58.500 --> 00:12:59.990 issues, challenges, 00:12:59.990 --> 00:13:03.850 and they kind of point them to us 00:13:03.850 --> 00:13:07.647 to help them with being able to financially afford 00:13:07.647 --> 00:13:09.909 whatever the fix is, 00:13:09.909 --> 00:13:13.350 what is needed for a project to move forward. 00:13:13.350 --> 00:13:16.528 So, I'm glad you've worked on this, 00:13:16.528 --> 00:13:19.700 see that there are a few changes, and again, 00:13:19.700 --> 00:13:21.760 look forward to continuing to work with TCEQ 00:13:21.760 --> 00:13:23.023 on their FMT review. 00:13:24.253 --> 00:13:27.460 <v ->Yeah, we are in constant communication with TCEQ,</v> 00:13:27.460 --> 00:13:29.870 both in the agency level and the Board level, 00:13:29.870 --> 00:13:32.469 and we know that they will utilize these dollars to the, 00:13:32.469 --> 00:13:34.058 the biggest potential. 00:13:34.058 --> 00:13:37.350 Also I'd like to congratulate Commissioner Lindley. 00:13:37.350 --> 00:13:39.019 She had her baby. 00:13:39.019 --> 00:13:41.430 Pierce Lindley was born two weeks ago. 00:13:41.430 --> 00:13:44.370 So I think she's the first Commissioner ever to take 00:13:44.370 --> 00:13:45.560 maternity leave. 00:13:45.560 --> 00:13:47.050 So that's a big deal. 00:13:47.050 --> 00:13:48.823 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:13:48.823 --> 00:13:50.650 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we authorize</v> 00:13:50.650 --> 00:13:51.810 the Executive Administrator 00:13:51.810 --> 00:13:54.080 to execute the state fiscal year 2022 00:13:54.080 --> 00:13:56.557 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund set aside contract 00:13:56.557 --> 00:13:59.130 between the Texas Water Development Board 00:13:59.130 --> 00:14:01.410 and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 00:14:01.410 --> 00:14:03.369 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:14:03.369 --> 00:14:05.190 <v ->All those in favor, say aye.</v> 00:14:05.190 --> 00:14:06.023 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:14:06.023 --> 00:14:06.939 <v ->The motion passes.</v> 00:14:06.939 --> 00:14:08.481 Next item, please. 00:14:08.481 --> 00:14:09.314 Thanks, Mark. 00:14:09.314 --> 00:14:11.370 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:14:11.370 --> 00:14:14.050 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:14:14.050 --> 00:14:16.230 to execute an inter-agency contract 00:14:16.230 --> 00:14:18.295 with the University of Texas at Arlington 00:14:18.295 --> 00:14:22.866 in an amount not to exceed $772,500 00:14:22.866 --> 00:14:25.460 to provide engineering services. 00:14:25.460 --> 00:14:27.380 Clay Schultz is here to present to the Board 00:14:27.380 --> 00:14:28.533 on this item today. 00:14:29.520 --> 00:14:31.860 <v ->Good morning. For the record, my name is Clay Schultz</v> 00:14:31.860 --> 00:14:33.743 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:14:35.790 --> 00:14:38.810 In January 2020, the Texas Water Development Board 00:14:38.810 --> 00:14:41.160 entered into an inter-agency contract with the 00:14:41.160 --> 00:14:43.860 University of Texas at Arlington or UTA 00:14:43.860 --> 00:14:46.500 to provide assistance primarily with engineering reviews 00:14:46.500 --> 00:14:47.933 and project site visits. 00:14:48.780 --> 00:14:50.860 The work performed under this contract has proved 00:14:50.860 --> 00:14:52.270 beneficial to the agency, 00:14:52.270 --> 00:14:55.610 and the executive Executive Administrator recommends 00:14:55.610 --> 00:14:58.270 continuing to work with UTA by entering into a 00:14:58.270 --> 00:15:01.520 new contract for fiscal year 2022. 00:15:01.520 --> 00:15:05.140 The new contract is proposed to include the following tasks: 00:15:05.140 --> 00:15:07.237 review of plans and specifications, 00:15:07.237 --> 00:15:09.881 site visits of projects under construction, 00:15:09.881 --> 00:15:12.760 the review of clean water state revolving fund project 00:15:12.760 --> 00:15:14.310 information forms, 00:15:14.310 --> 00:15:16.670 and technical and administrative assistance with issuing 00:15:16.670 --> 00:15:19.060 certificates of approval or COAs. 00:15:19.060 --> 00:15:21.160 The assistance with COAs is a new task 00:15:21.160 --> 00:15:23.218 that was not included in the original contract 00:15:23.218 --> 00:15:25.490 and will provide assistance with closing out 00:15:25.490 --> 00:15:28.150 construction contracts and authorizing project owners 00:15:28.150 --> 00:15:30.110 to release final retainage. 00:15:30.110 --> 00:15:32.935 The Executive Administrator recommends approval to authorize 00:15:32.935 --> 00:15:35.850 the execution of a contract for engineering services 00:15:35.850 --> 00:15:37.600 with the University of Texas at Arlington 00:15:37.600 --> 00:15:41.412 in an amount not to exceed $772,500. 00:15:41.412 --> 00:15:42.971 That concludes my presentation. 00:15:42.971 --> 00:15:45.360 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:15:45.360 --> 00:15:47.455 <v ->This has been a very effective program</v> 00:15:47.455 --> 00:15:49.179 and I know one that you've championed, 00:15:49.179 --> 00:15:53.660 and I guess the comment I would have here is 00:15:53.660 --> 00:15:56.380 that we've got a great resource in UTA, 00:15:56.380 --> 00:15:58.110 but it's a great resource, 00:15:58.110 --> 00:16:03.050 I think because of the collaborative working relationship 00:16:03.050 --> 00:16:04.910 that we've established with the staff. 00:16:04.910 --> 00:16:07.948 And so, as they move forward with tasks, 00:16:07.948 --> 00:16:12.380 it is the UTA resource, as well as the Board resource, 00:16:12.380 --> 00:16:16.290 always with that oversight that we, that we have in moving, 00:16:16.290 --> 00:16:18.000 whatever the task is forward. 00:16:18.000 --> 00:16:21.510 And so important that not only communities 00:16:21.510 --> 00:16:23.060 have the financing, 00:16:23.060 --> 00:16:25.550 but they have the resources as they move forward 00:16:25.550 --> 00:16:27.100 with the projects after commitment 00:16:27.100 --> 00:16:29.930 to make sure that we stay and they stay 00:16:29.930 --> 00:16:32.950 on time, and on budget, and on schedule. 00:16:32.950 --> 00:16:35.742 And so I think this is definitely a resource that 00:16:35.742 --> 00:16:40.500 helps us as a state to be able to do that. 00:16:40.500 --> 00:16:42.534 So I appreciate your work on this, 00:16:42.534 --> 00:16:44.570 continuing to look at it. 00:16:44.570 --> 00:16:45.670 And as you did here, 00:16:45.670 --> 00:16:47.840 this whole vein of continuous improvement, 00:16:47.840 --> 00:16:48.930 adding some new tasks, 00:16:48.930 --> 00:16:50.710 kind of reviewing what we've done in the past, 00:16:50.710 --> 00:16:51.877 and asking the question, 00:16:51.877 --> 00:16:55.030 "What do we need to do to utilize this excellent resource 00:16:55.030 --> 00:16:55.863 moving forward?" 00:16:55.863 --> 00:16:59.740 And again, just appreciate your oversight 00:16:59.740 --> 00:17:01.590 and leadership, and again, 00:17:01.590 --> 00:17:05.420 that balance between utilizing an outside resource, 00:17:05.420 --> 00:17:08.060 bringing in to best utilize what we have here at the Board. 00:17:08.060 --> 00:17:09.233 So thank you for that. 00:17:10.770 --> 00:17:12.480 <v ->Yeah, we've had very encouraging results</v> 00:17:12.480 --> 00:17:13.990 with our partnership with UTA. 00:17:13.990 --> 00:17:15.230 Happy to extend it. 00:17:15.230 --> 00:17:18.232 I move we authorize the Executive Administrator 00:17:18.232 --> 00:17:21.030 to execute an inter-agency contract with the 00:17:21.030 --> 00:17:23.270 University of Texas at Arlington 00:17:25.330 --> 00:17:28.820 in an amount not to exceed $772,500 00:17:28.820 --> 00:17:31.300 to provide engineering services as recommended 00:17:31.300 --> 00:17:32.970 by our Executive Administrator. 00:17:32.970 --> 00:17:34.120 All those in favor, say aye. 00:17:34.120 --> 00:17:35.050 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:17:35.050 --> 00:17:36.410 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:17:36.410 --> 00:17:37.310 Next item, please. 00:17:38.268 --> 00:17:40.750 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is</v> 00:17:40.750 --> 00:17:43.220 amend by resolution the previously adopted 00:17:43.220 --> 00:17:44.730 Texas Water Development Board 00:17:44.730 --> 00:17:49.143 Resolution No. 21-052, to extend the Fort Bend County 00:17:49.143 --> 00:17:51.930 Levee Improvement, District No. 14 Flood 00:17:51.930 --> 00:17:53.506 Infrastructure Fund commitment. 00:17:53.506 --> 00:17:57.130 And Marcus Snell is here virtually to present to the Board 00:17:57.130 --> 00:17:57.963 today. 00:18:00.102 --> 00:18:00.957 <v Marcus Snell>Good morning, Chairwoman Paup</v> 00:18:00.957 --> 00:18:02.197 and Director Jackson. 00:18:02.197 --> 00:18:03.499 <v Chairwoman Paup>Howdy, Marcus.</v> 00:18:03.499 --> 00:18:04.332 <v Marcus Snell>My name is Marcus Snell</v> 00:18:04.332 --> 00:18:06.317 of the executive administrative staff. 00:18:06.317 --> 00:18:09.550 The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 14 00:18:09.550 --> 00:18:11.800 received an infrastructure funding commitment 00:18:11.800 --> 00:18:14.010 for $2 million in April of 2021. 00:18:14.010 --> 00:18:17.990 The project scope includes upgrades to the existing pump 00:18:17.990 --> 00:18:20.762 station by installing new storm water pumps 00:18:20.762 --> 00:18:23.510 and a flood warning system to minimize the street 00:18:23.510 --> 00:18:25.910 and structure flooding within the district. 00:18:25.910 --> 00:18:29.360 The district's funding commitment is set to expire 00:18:29.360 --> 00:18:33.240 on October 31st, 2021. 00:18:33.240 --> 00:18:35.850 The district has requested that the commitment 00:18:35.850 --> 00:18:39.230 be extended to January 31st, 2022 00:18:39.230 --> 00:18:41.611 to allow the time for retainage quad council 00:18:41.611 --> 00:18:44.423 and its finalization of a capitol improvement plan 00:18:44.423 --> 00:18:46.260 associated with this project. 00:18:46.260 --> 00:18:48.656 This request does not change the total amount of funding 00:18:48.656 --> 00:18:51.560 already committed to the district and will provide 00:18:51.560 --> 00:18:54.030 greater flexibility to the available funding 00:18:54.030 --> 00:18:56.410 with the district's project needs. 00:18:56.410 --> 00:18:59.980 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of 00:18:59.980 --> 00:19:01.334 the request. 00:19:01.334 --> 00:19:04.280 I am available for any questions. 00:19:04.280 --> 00:19:06.620 <v ->Thanks, Marcus. Questions, comments?</v> 00:19:06.620 --> 00:19:08.846 <v ->Well, an excellent project, and as you stated,</v> 00:19:08.846 --> 00:19:13.750 the need to have additional time so that they can finalize 00:19:13.750 --> 00:19:15.820 their capital improvement plan. 00:19:15.820 --> 00:19:19.820 Just wanted to say thank you for your work yesterday, 00:19:19.820 --> 00:19:23.970 along with Lee and Holly and Cata 00:19:23.970 --> 00:19:27.050 at TML, manning our booth, 00:19:27.050 --> 00:19:30.660 and it was great to see community members 00:19:30.660 --> 00:19:33.640 come up and being able to talk with you 00:19:33.640 --> 00:19:35.540 and others about programs at the Board, 00:19:35.540 --> 00:19:38.990 and kind of see that relationship that has established 00:19:38.990 --> 00:19:41.710 between our engineers on the Board, 00:19:41.710 --> 00:19:43.100 our senior engineer on the Board 00:19:43.100 --> 00:19:46.210 and communities across our state. 00:19:46.210 --> 00:19:48.715 And there was a huge, huge group at TML 00:19:48.715 --> 00:19:50.870 and appreciate your work on this 00:19:50.870 --> 00:19:52.710 and also on this Board item 00:19:52.710 --> 00:19:55.993 and thanks for joining us from the Houston office. 00:19:57.694 --> 00:19:58.750 <v ->Thanks, Marcus.</v> 00:19:58.750 --> 00:20:01.540 Great job on this and thank you for your work at 00:20:01.540 --> 00:20:04.071 TML yesterday. I heard that you were fantastic. 00:20:04.071 --> 00:20:06.080 <v ->Well, always happy to go to TML.</v> 00:20:06.080 --> 00:20:07.440 They're a great group. Thank you. 00:20:07.440 --> 00:20:08.520 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:20:08.520 --> 00:20:10.810 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:20:10.810 --> 00:20:13.170 to amend Texas Water Development Board Resolution 00:20:13.170 --> 00:20:17.820 No. 21-052 to extend the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement, 00:20:17.820 --> 00:20:21.035 District No. 14's Flood Infrastructure Fund commitment 00:20:21.035 --> 00:20:23.286 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:20:23.286 --> 00:20:24.875 <v ->All those in favor say aye.</v> 00:20:24.875 --> 00:20:25.730 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:20:25.730 --> 00:20:27.950 <v ->The motion passes. Thank you.</v> 00:20:27.950 --> 00:20:29.250 Thanks Marcus. 00:20:29.250 --> 00:20:31.120 Next item, please. 00:20:31.120 --> 00:20:33.030 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is</v> 00:20:33.030 --> 00:20:36.640 approve by resolution a request from the City of Comanche 00:20:36.640 --> 00:20:41.640 for $1,594,372 in financial assistance 00:20:42.380 --> 00:20:45.509 consisting of $995,000 in financing 00:20:45.509 --> 00:20:50.509 and $599,372 in principal forgiveness 00:20:50.510 --> 00:20:52.800 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:20:52.800 --> 00:20:55.288 for planning, design, and construction of a wastewater 00:20:55.288 --> 00:20:57.560 system improvements project. 00:20:57.560 --> 00:21:01.470 And Tom Barnett is here to present on this item today. 00:21:01.470 --> 00:21:03.027 <v ->Okay, good morning, Chairwoman Paup</v> 00:21:03.027 --> 00:21:04.370 and Director Jackson. 00:21:04.370 --> 00:21:05.540 For the record, Tom Barnett of the 00:21:05.540 --> 00:21:07.416 Executive Administrator's staff, 00:21:07.416 --> 00:21:10.132 The city of Comanche is the county seat of Comanche County, 00:21:10.132 --> 00:21:14.543 located southwest of Stephenville in North Central Texas. 00:21:14.543 --> 00:21:17.170 The city provides water and wastewater service to 00:21:17.170 --> 00:21:19.870 approximately 4,500 residents. 00:21:19.870 --> 00:21:22.100 The city's aging wastewater collection system 00:21:22.100 --> 00:21:24.810 has high rates of inflow and infiltration. 00:21:24.810 --> 00:21:27.140 This has overburdened it's wastewater treatment plant 00:21:27.140 --> 00:21:28.720 and led to violations from the 00:21:28.720 --> 00:21:30.870 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 00:21:30.870 --> 00:21:33.970 for exceeding parameters of its discharge permit. 00:21:33.970 --> 00:21:36.439 The proposed project would address these issues by replacing 00:21:36.439 --> 00:21:38.645 wastewater collection lines throughout the city 00:21:38.645 --> 00:21:42.400 that are known to cause significant inflow and infiltration. 00:21:42.400 --> 00:21:45.170 The project also includes a feasibility study to assess 00:21:45.170 --> 00:21:47.670 increasing the capacity of the city's wastewater treatment 00:21:47.670 --> 00:21:51.230 plant in order to meet future demand projections. 00:21:51.230 --> 00:21:53.510 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of this 00:21:53.510 --> 00:21:55.853 item, and I'm here to answer any questions. 00:21:55.853 --> 00:21:57.690 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:21:57.690 --> 00:21:59.900 <v ->Well, good to see a project moving forward with a</v> 00:21:59.900 --> 00:22:02.430 small community, a service population, right, 00:22:02.430 --> 00:22:03.865 at 4,500 people, 00:22:03.865 --> 00:22:07.380 and always good to see investment in 00:22:07.380 --> 00:22:08.803 wastewater treatment, because you know, 00:22:08.803 --> 00:22:12.520 it's so important that we treat it so it can be returned 00:22:12.520 --> 00:22:13.920 and used again and again, 00:22:13.920 --> 00:22:17.537 and also that they're addressing inflow and infiltration 00:22:17.537 --> 00:22:19.115 because of course, 00:22:19.115 --> 00:22:21.740 as they are able to upgrade their aging infrastructure 00:22:21.740 --> 00:22:26.380 and keep, if you will, more of that flow within 00:22:26.380 --> 00:22:27.213 the pipeline. 00:22:27.213 --> 00:22:31.377 And that's less that the treatment plant has to treat, 00:22:33.310 --> 00:22:35.700 because now you don't have the additional storm water flow 00:22:35.700 --> 00:22:37.490 adding to it and adding the additional load, 00:22:37.490 --> 00:22:40.760 so great that they're doing a feasibility study 00:22:40.760 --> 00:22:43.983 to look at the need to increase their capacity. 00:22:45.086 --> 00:22:49.260 And again, I think you also mentioned that 00:22:49.260 --> 00:22:51.980 they're looking at potentially moving forward 00:22:51.980 --> 00:22:53.890 with a drinking water project? 00:22:53.890 --> 00:22:54.760 <v Tom Barnett>That's right, yeah.</v> 00:22:54.760 --> 00:22:56.545 <v ->So the financials here, assume,</v> 00:22:56.545 --> 00:22:58.709 take both of those into account. 00:22:58.709 --> 00:23:00.820 <v ->That's correct. Yeah.</v> 00:23:00.820 --> 00:23:04.350 They had the same risk score when taken into account, 00:23:04.350 --> 00:23:07.060 the potential drinking water project also. 00:23:07.060 --> 00:23:09.620 <v ->Okay. Well, I think, very forward-thinking</v> 00:23:09.620 --> 00:23:11.770 of the staff to do that in terms of looking at 00:23:11.770 --> 00:23:13.840 their eligibility. 00:23:13.840 --> 00:23:18.240 And they got a significant amount of principal forgiveness 00:23:18.240 --> 00:23:20.660 to help them to make the project affordable. 00:23:20.660 --> 00:23:23.040 So, thank you for the work on this. 00:23:23.040 --> 00:23:24.083 <v Tom Barnett>Thanks.</v> 00:23:26.501 --> 00:23:31.430 <v ->The city also has a very strong financial indicators,</v> 00:23:31.430 --> 00:23:34.083 so we're excited to have them in the portfolio. 00:23:35.033 --> 00:23:37.320 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:23:37.320 --> 00:23:38.500 from the City of Comanche 00:23:38.500 --> 00:23:43.500 for $1,594,372 in financial assistance 00:23:43.990 --> 00:23:47.255 consisting of $995,000 in financing 00:23:47.255 --> 00:23:52.255 and $599,372 in principal forgiveness 00:23:52.620 --> 00:23:54.410 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for 00:23:54.410 --> 00:23:57.060 planning, design, and construction of a wastewater system 00:23:57.060 --> 00:23:58.897 improvements project as recommended by 00:23:58.897 --> 00:24:00.398 our Executive Administrator. 00:24:00.398 --> 00:24:02.060 All those in favor, say aye. 00:24:02.060 --> 00:24:02.893 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:24:02.893 --> 00:24:04.053 <v ->Motion passes, thanks.</v> 00:24:04.053 --> 00:24:05.323 <v Tom Barnett>Thank you.</v> 00:24:09.390 --> 00:24:10.432 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:24:10.432 --> 00:24:12.800 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:24:12.800 --> 00:24:15.500 is approve by resolution a request from the 00:24:15.500 --> 00:24:18.017 Barksdale Water Supply Corporation for 00:24:18.017 --> 00:24:21.810 $124,300 in principal forgiveness from the 00:24:21.810 --> 00:24:24.280 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:24:24.280 --> 00:24:27.712 for design and construction of water system improvements. 00:24:27.712 --> 00:24:31.360 Dain Larsen is here today to present to the Board 00:24:31.360 --> 00:24:32.193 on this item. 00:24:33.305 --> 00:24:34.138 <v Chairwoman Paup>Howdy, Dain.</v> 00:24:34.138 --> 00:24:35.860 <v ->Hello. Good morning.</v> 00:24:35.860 --> 00:24:37.460 For the record, I'm Dain Larsen 00:24:37.460 --> 00:24:39.920 of the Executive Administrator staff. 00:24:39.920 --> 00:24:43.370 The Barksdale Water Supply Corporation serves a population 00:24:43.370 --> 00:24:47.110 of 264 in Edwards County on the Nueces River, 00:24:47.110 --> 00:24:49.716 which is just west of Garner State Park. 00:24:49.716 --> 00:24:53.480 It has two alluvial wells determined to be 00:24:53.480 --> 00:24:54.859 groundwater under influence 00:24:54.859 --> 00:24:58.380 due to their proximity to the river. 00:24:58.380 --> 00:25:01.024 TCEQ has issued requirements for additional filtration, 00:25:01.024 --> 00:25:04.703 which is the reason for the corporation's request today. 00:25:06.650 --> 00:25:09.550 Your review of the application resulted in a conclusion 00:25:09.550 --> 00:25:11.300 that they need to reduce their water loss 00:25:11.300 --> 00:25:14.620 and the corporation proposes to use some 00:25:14.620 --> 00:25:16.960 of the funding to also address water loss 00:25:16.960 --> 00:25:19.630 by replacing 89 meters, 00:25:19.630 --> 00:25:22.730 upgrading them to automated meters. 00:25:22.730 --> 00:25:24.720 The Executive Administrator recommends approval 00:25:24.720 --> 00:25:25.860 of their request. 00:25:25.860 --> 00:25:28.683 And I'm available for any questions that you have. 00:25:28.683 --> 00:25:30.400 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:25:30.400 --> 00:25:34.200 <v ->So another small community, what 264 residents?</v> 00:25:34.200 --> 00:25:36.059 So always good to see that we're helping 00:25:36.059 --> 00:25:38.448 small communities. 00:25:38.448 --> 00:25:41.190 You know, a real win, I think, 00:25:41.190 --> 00:25:43.260 in being able to help them with 00:25:43.260 --> 00:25:44.883 an infrastructure improvement, 00:25:44.883 --> 00:25:49.883 as well as $44,000, I guess, for meters. 00:25:50.470 --> 00:25:53.113 So 89 meters? Is that what I remember? 00:25:53.113 --> 00:25:53.946 <v Dain Larsen>Yes.</v> 00:25:53.946 --> 00:25:55.410 <v ->Okay. So...</v> 00:25:55.410 --> 00:25:57.650 Identified the water loss and then was able to go in 00:25:57.650 --> 00:25:59.800 and actually do something, 00:25:59.800 --> 00:26:04.080 kind of the one-two punch in terms of addressing it. 00:26:04.080 --> 00:26:07.453 And I think you shared with me that they're also 00:26:07.453 --> 00:26:10.060 in the 2022 IUP? 00:26:10.060 --> 00:26:10.893 <v Dain Larsen>Yes.</v> 00:26:10.893 --> 00:26:12.670 <v ->And maybe considering working with the Board</v> 00:26:12.670 --> 00:26:14.270 in a longer-term solution. 00:26:14.270 --> 00:26:17.840 So, I think a real credit to the Barksdale Water 00:26:17.840 --> 00:26:19.680 Supply Corporation and their leadership 00:26:19.680 --> 00:26:22.080 and thinking through their problems, 00:26:22.080 --> 00:26:24.595 taking this initial action and then also 00:26:24.595 --> 00:26:28.462 working with the Board on maybe a longer term solution. 00:26:28.462 --> 00:26:29.930 Thank you. 00:26:29.930 --> 00:26:31.910 <v ->Well, as you always say, "No project's too big.</v> 00:26:31.910 --> 00:26:33.780 No project's too small." 00:26:33.780 --> 00:26:36.250 We're really happy to help this small community. 00:26:36.250 --> 00:26:38.730 And they got 100% principal forgiveness. 00:26:38.730 --> 00:26:40.360 So it's fantastic. 00:26:40.360 --> 00:26:41.690 Is there a motion? 00:26:41.690 --> 00:26:43.970 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:26:43.970 --> 00:26:45.577 from the Barksdale Water Supply Corporation 00:26:45.577 --> 00:26:49.829 for $124,300 in principal forgiveness 00:26:49.829 --> 00:26:52.310 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 00:26:52.310 --> 00:26:55.061 for design and construction of water system improvements 00:26:55.061 --> 00:26:57.627 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:26:57.627 --> 00:26:59.400 <v ->All those in favor say aye.</v> 00:26:59.400 --> 00:27:00.233 <v All>Aye.</v> 00:27:00.233 --> 00:27:01.090 <v ->Motion passes.</v> 00:27:01.090 --> 00:27:01.923 Thanks, Dain. 00:27:01.923 --> 00:27:02.756 <v Dain Larsen>Thank you.</v> 00:27:02.756 --> 00:27:03.940 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:27:03.940 --> 00:27:06.966 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is public comment.</v> 00:27:06.966 --> 00:27:10.030 <v ->Do we anyone signed up for public comment at this moment?</v> 00:27:10.030 --> 00:27:11.570 <v Ashley Harden>No, we do not.</v> 00:27:11.570 --> 00:27:14.493 <v ->Is there anyone online for public comment at this moment?</v> 00:27:15.770 --> 00:27:20.550 With that, the Board will not meet in closed session today. 00:27:20.550 --> 00:27:22.170 There will be no further business of the 00:27:22.170 --> 00:27:24.020 Texas Water Development Board. 00:27:24.020 --> 00:27:25.620 This meeting is hereby adjourned. 00:27:25.620 --> 00:27:27.903 The time is now 10:00 AM. 00:27:27.903 --> 00:27:29.542 (gavel bangs)