WEBVTT 00:00:01.630 --> 00:00:02.463 <v Computer>Is now starting.</v> 00:00:02.463 --> 00:00:05.539 All attendees are in listen only mode. 00:00:05.539 --> 00:00:08.060 (gavel taps) 00:00:08.060 --> 00:00:10.160 <v ->This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board</v> 00:00:10.160 --> 00:00:11.380 is called to order. 00:00:11.380 --> 00:00:14.560 The time is 1:30 PM. 00:00:14.560 --> 00:00:15.997 For the record, my name is Brooke Paup, 00:00:15.997 --> 00:00:18.970 and with me today is Kathleen Jackson. 00:00:18.970 --> 00:00:21.533 Nothing like a Friday afternoon Board meeting. 00:00:22.865 --> 00:00:25.890 So Mr. Harden, the first item, please. 00:00:25.890 --> 00:00:28.340 <v ->Chairwoman, the first item on the agenda today</v> 00:00:29.320 --> 00:00:32.830 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:00:32.830 --> 00:00:34.970 to publish a request for qualifications 00:00:34.970 --> 00:00:38.050 in the Texas Register and Electronic Business Daily 00:00:38.050 --> 00:00:40.950 for four groundwater availability modeling projects 00:00:40.950 --> 00:00:45.260 for a total amount not to exceed $1,680,000, 00:00:45.260 --> 00:00:47.922 negotiate and execute contracts with the top ranked 00:00:47.922 --> 00:00:51.290 statement of qualifications for each project, 00:00:51.290 --> 00:00:54.610 and transfer up to $1,680,000 00:00:54.610 --> 00:00:56.290 from the Water Assistance Fund 00:00:56.290 --> 00:00:58.330 to the Research and Planning Fund. 00:00:58.330 --> 00:00:59.890 And Cindy Ridgeway is here 00:00:59.890 --> 00:01:02.090 to present to the Board on this item today. 00:01:03.754 --> 00:01:07.661 <v ->Good morning, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:01:07.661 --> 00:01:09.701 For the record, my name is Cindy Ridgeway, 00:01:09.701 --> 00:01:12.683 on behalf of the Executive Administrator. 00:01:12.683 --> 00:01:15.393 The groundwater availability modeling program 00:01:15.393 --> 00:01:20.393 has $1.68 million we're planning to spend for projects. 00:01:21.260 --> 00:01:22.620 And so with this money we're proposing 00:01:22.620 --> 00:01:25.070 four different projects. 00:01:25.070 --> 00:01:30.070 The first project is to look at remote sensing, 00:01:30.860 --> 00:01:33.630 to detect where along stream channels 00:01:33.630 --> 00:01:36.940 surface water, and groundwater interaction is occurring. 00:01:36.940 --> 00:01:39.810 There are various ways of using remote sensing. 00:01:39.810 --> 00:01:43.240 One would be looking at thermal temperature changes, 00:01:43.240 --> 00:01:44.480 among others. 00:01:44.480 --> 00:01:48.730 What we're proposing is that this contract 00:01:48.730 --> 00:01:50.940 would use some sort of remote sensing 00:01:50.940 --> 00:01:53.120 and then go back and do field reconnaissance 00:01:53.120 --> 00:01:55.729 to verify that indeed what they're seeing 00:01:55.729 --> 00:01:58.570 in the remote sensing is occurring. 00:01:58.570 --> 00:02:01.127 We need this both spatially 00:02:01.127 --> 00:02:06.127 and also throughout time, so temporally. 00:02:07.340 --> 00:02:11.590 And understanding the locations of where this 00:02:11.590 --> 00:02:14.920 would be occurring would be a soft target for our models, 00:02:14.920 --> 00:02:17.830 but it would also provide us the opportunity 00:02:17.830 --> 00:02:21.360 to someday go back and then set up some monitoring 00:02:21.360 --> 00:02:24.970 so that we can double check that everything's 00:02:24.970 --> 00:02:28.743 occurring over time and stay on top of what's happening. 00:02:31.350 --> 00:02:32.593 In addition, 00:02:33.770 --> 00:02:38.680 we're leaving it up to the consultant to decide 00:02:38.680 --> 00:02:40.550 on what aquifer to choose, 00:02:40.550 --> 00:02:45.550 depending on what data is available and the cost factors. 00:02:45.770 --> 00:02:48.440 And then we'll be using that as a screening criteria 00:02:48.440 --> 00:02:50.223 to select our top candidate. 00:02:51.390 --> 00:02:55.470 The second proposed contract that we are proposing 00:02:55.470 --> 00:02:58.160 involves the Cross Timbers Aquifer. 00:02:58.160 --> 00:03:00.040 This is a newer minor aquifer 00:03:00.040 --> 00:03:04.380 that was deemed a minor aquifer in 2017. 00:03:04.380 --> 00:03:08.070 We are just now wrapping up a conceptual model contract, 00:03:08.070 --> 00:03:11.140 which collects all the data and all the information needed 00:03:11.140 --> 00:03:14.700 to actually develop a numerical flow model. 00:03:14.700 --> 00:03:19.700 And so the timing is just right to go ahead and propose 00:03:19.740 --> 00:03:23.063 someone develop a model for the Cross Timbers Aquifer. 00:03:24.210 --> 00:03:29.210 Then, in addition, the idea is that would be completed 00:03:29.220 --> 00:03:31.300 within two years so it could be used 00:03:31.300 --> 00:03:33.810 for the next planning horizon. 00:03:33.810 --> 00:03:35.730 Our third proposed project is 00:03:35.730 --> 00:03:38.460 to look at pumping for the Seymour Aquifer. 00:03:38.460 --> 00:03:39.910 This is one of the aquifers 00:03:39.910 --> 00:03:42.840 that we need to update to more newer code. 00:03:42.840 --> 00:03:47.202 And so getting improved pumping is going to allow us 00:03:47.202 --> 00:03:50.840 to yield more accurate model results. 00:03:50.840 --> 00:03:55.080 So that's a key component on developing models. 00:03:55.080 --> 00:03:57.730 Then the final and fourth proposed project 00:03:57.730 --> 00:04:01.880 is to develop a Statewide database of aquifer properties. 00:04:01.880 --> 00:04:05.870 We do have a study that has a small database contained. 00:04:05.870 --> 00:04:07.710 We also know that we have data 00:04:07.710 --> 00:04:10.700 contained within the groundwater database 00:04:10.700 --> 00:04:13.110 that's in comment sections. 00:04:13.110 --> 00:04:15.170 So some of this could be going through 00:04:15.170 --> 00:04:18.920 and gleaming that information out and compiling it, 00:04:18.920 --> 00:04:21.203 along with other resources. 00:04:24.580 --> 00:04:28.090 Again, along with pumping, understanding aquifer properties 00:04:28.090 --> 00:04:31.863 is another very key component on developing our models. 00:04:33.050 --> 00:04:35.930 That concludes my presentation. 00:04:35.930 --> 00:04:38.800 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of the item, 00:04:38.800 --> 00:04:41.800 and I'm available to answer any questions. 00:04:41.800 --> 00:04:42.633 <v ->Thank you, Cindy.</v> 00:04:42.633 --> 00:04:44.000 Fantastic presentation. 00:04:44.000 --> 00:04:45.380 Questions, comments? 00:04:45.380 --> 00:04:47.321 <v ->We're really excited to see this item moving forward.</v> 00:04:47.321 --> 00:04:50.293 Of course, this is a priority for the Board, 00:04:50.293 --> 00:04:54.660 actually updating our groundwater availability model, 00:04:54.660 --> 00:04:57.180 which of course we own. 00:04:57.180 --> 00:05:00.392 And we use that, or make that available, 00:05:00.392 --> 00:05:03.730 for the use in the regional water planning groups. 00:05:03.730 --> 00:05:08.070 And really love the approach that you've taken, really, 00:05:08.070 --> 00:05:10.370 in all four of these specific areas, 00:05:10.370 --> 00:05:13.890 and also the allocation of resources in areas 00:05:13.890 --> 00:05:17.620 that are tremendously important across Timbers. 00:05:17.620 --> 00:05:18.800 That's our newest aquifer. 00:05:18.800 --> 00:05:21.130 And so, very much a need to get in there 00:05:21.130 --> 00:05:24.590 and get that data and information available 00:05:24.590 --> 00:05:26.490 so that the planning group can use it. 00:05:27.640 --> 00:05:30.100 Of course, surface groundwater interaction 00:05:30.100 --> 00:05:32.720 is a hot topic across the state. 00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:35.970 And so good to see that that's part of the lineup. 00:05:35.970 --> 00:05:39.350 And then also, this whole concept of making sure 00:05:39.350 --> 00:05:42.590 that the data is available, that it's all in one place, 00:05:42.590 --> 00:05:44.840 and that we're, throughout all of these studies, 00:05:44.840 --> 00:05:46.050 we're, ground-truthing it. 00:05:46.050 --> 00:05:49.780 And then we're also doing the QA QC on the data. 00:05:49.780 --> 00:05:52.660 So I'm really excited to see this moving forward. 00:05:52.660 --> 00:05:54.430 And I appreciate your work on this. 00:05:54.430 --> 00:05:58.540 And look forward to seeing the results of these studies. 00:05:58.540 --> 00:06:00.082 <v Cindy>Thank you.</v> 00:06:00.082 --> 00:06:02.960 <v ->One of the things I love the most about this agency</v> 00:06:02.960 --> 00:06:04.510 is how willing we are to share 00:06:04.510 --> 00:06:06.220 all of our data with our stakeholders, 00:06:06.220 --> 00:06:09.480 because we know how important it really is. 00:06:09.480 --> 00:06:12.740 And these models are the fundamental building blocks 00:06:12.740 --> 00:06:15.850 of groundwater planning and are absolutely essential. 00:06:15.850 --> 00:06:17.540 So thank you for this Board item. 00:06:17.540 --> 00:06:18.373 <v Cindy>Thank you.</v> 00:06:18.373 --> 00:06:19.519 <v ->Is there a motion?</v> 00:06:19.519 --> 00:06:21.613 <v ->Chairman, I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:06:21.613 --> 00:06:24.384 to publish a request for qualifications 00:06:24.384 --> 00:06:26.620 in the Texas Register, 00:06:26.620 --> 00:06:29.460 to negotiate and execute the contracts, 00:06:29.460 --> 00:06:33.270 and to transfer up to $1,680,000 00:06:33.270 --> 00:06:34.820 from the Water Assistance Fund 00:06:34.820 --> 00:06:36.580 to the Research and Planning Fund, 00:06:36.580 --> 00:06:39.140 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:06:39.140 --> 00:06:40.660 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:06:40.660 --> 00:06:41.493 Aye. <v ->Aye.</v> 00:06:41.493 --> 00:06:43.398 <v ->The motion passes. Thank you, Cindy.</v> 00:06:43.398 --> 00:06:44.950 <v Cindy>Thank you.</v> 00:06:44.950 --> 00:06:46.840 <v Brooke>Next item, please.</v> 00:06:46.840 --> 00:06:48.610 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:06:48.610 --> 00:06:53.210 is consider allocating funds for Fiscal Year 2022 00:06:53.210 --> 00:06:56.030 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants 00:06:56.030 --> 00:06:59.600 in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 00:06:59.600 --> 00:07:02.650 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Fund 00:07:02.650 --> 00:07:05.050 and authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:07:05.050 --> 00:07:08.900 to publish a request for applications in the Texas Register. 00:07:08.900 --> 00:07:11.260 And Kyla Peterson is here to present to the Board 00:07:11.260 --> 00:07:12.413 on this item today. 00:07:13.760 --> 00:07:18.350 <v ->Good afternoon, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:07:18.350 --> 00:07:20.060 For the record, Kyla Peterson, 00:07:20.060 --> 00:07:22.590 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:07:22.590 --> 00:07:25.315 This is an action item seeking your consideration, 00:07:25.315 --> 00:07:28.120 A, to approve the allocation of funds 00:07:28.120 --> 00:07:31.120 to support the Fiscal Year 2022 00:07:31.120 --> 00:07:34.730 Agricultural Water Conservation Grant Program, 00:07:34.730 --> 00:07:36.670 and B, to approve the publishing 00:07:36.670 --> 00:07:39.606 of requests for applications in the Texas Register 00:07:39.606 --> 00:07:44.606 for up to $1,200,000 00:07:45.270 --> 00:07:47.610 in the Agriculture Water Conservation Grant funding 00:07:47.610 --> 00:07:50.210 for Fiscal Year 2022. 00:07:50.210 --> 00:07:52.810 The grant applications under the announcement are due 00:07:52.810 --> 00:07:57.800 Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, at 2:00 PM, 00:07:57.800 --> 00:08:01.900 with an anticipated award date of May, 2022. 00:08:01.900 --> 00:08:06.900 Projects funded through the program support implementation 00:08:07.310 --> 00:08:10.820 of Water Conservation Management strategies 00:08:10.820 --> 00:08:13.250 in the state and regional water plans, 00:08:13.250 --> 00:08:15.870 strategies such as irrigation system improvement, 00:08:15.870 --> 00:08:18.490 on-farm irrigation efficiency techniques, 00:08:18.490 --> 00:08:20.360 and outreach and research. 00:08:20.360 --> 00:08:22.570 Again, this is an action item, 00:08:22.570 --> 00:08:24.150 and I'm available for questions. 00:08:24.150 --> 00:08:25.523 Thank you. 00:08:25.523 --> 00:08:27.930 <v Brooke>Thanks, Kyla. Questions, comments?</v> 00:08:27.930 --> 00:08:30.350 <v ->Well, great to see this item coming before the Board.</v> 00:08:30.350 --> 00:08:31.860 And of course over the years, 00:08:31.860 --> 00:08:33.970 I believe you shared with me that 00:08:33.970 --> 00:08:37.650 the Water Conservation grants have provided 00:08:38.650 --> 00:08:41.200 over 400,000 acre feet of water savings. 00:08:41.200 --> 00:08:42.970 And that's actually a requirement of anybody 00:08:42.970 --> 00:08:46.510 that moves forward with a grant, is they have to report back 00:08:46.510 --> 00:08:48.610 to the Board on what the savings are. 00:08:48.610 --> 00:08:51.760 And we know that Ag has a little bit different model 00:08:51.760 --> 00:08:54.330 than what we see in other sectors, 00:08:54.330 --> 00:08:56.909 and having this opportunity 00:08:56.909 --> 00:09:01.033 to put in more efficient equipment 00:09:03.420 --> 00:09:05.890 to go out and kind of look at what those practices are, 00:09:05.890 --> 00:09:07.090 share those with others, 00:09:07.090 --> 00:09:09.770 do demonstration projects, do the research, 00:09:09.770 --> 00:09:13.160 engage the producer as we have over the years, 00:09:13.160 --> 00:09:17.330 and just increase that, and I feel like this RFQ 00:09:17.330 --> 00:09:19.860 that you're putting out is really targeted towards 00:09:19.860 --> 00:09:24.023 increasing the data availability through internet access, 00:09:24.930 --> 00:09:27.660 as well as kind of interconnection 00:09:27.660 --> 00:09:30.130 between various districts and opportunities there. 00:09:30.130 --> 00:09:33.590 So just we'd encourage everybody, and I think you said it, 00:09:33.590 --> 00:09:35.370 it was in your highlights of your report, 00:09:35.370 --> 00:09:37.990 that the applications are due February 9, 00:09:37.990 --> 00:09:39.610 so we'd just encourage everybody 00:09:39.610 --> 00:09:41.744 to work through their political subdivision 00:09:41.744 --> 00:09:44.070 and get those grant applications in. 00:09:44.070 --> 00:09:45.762 So thanks for the work on this. 00:09:45.762 --> 00:09:46.830 <v Kyla>Thank you.</v> 00:09:46.830 --> 00:09:48.937 <v ->And this is one of my favorite items of the year,</v> 00:09:48.937 --> 00:09:52.020 and I know I'm not supposed to have favorites, 00:09:52.020 --> 00:09:57.020 like children or my pets, but I do somewhat. 00:09:58.540 --> 00:09:59.930 Anyways. 00:09:59.930 --> 00:10:02.700 I think the proof is in the pudding with these Ag grants. 00:10:02.700 --> 00:10:05.390 Our ag producers have shown that they can stretch 00:10:05.390 --> 00:10:09.340 every dollar and show what efficiency and conservation 00:10:09.340 --> 00:10:11.533 can be driven by these grants. 00:10:12.480 --> 00:10:14.047 And I'm just really thrilled about it. 00:10:14.047 --> 00:10:16.640 And the legislature obviously saw the benefit 00:10:16.640 --> 00:10:19.080 because they doubled the amount of funding a few years ago 00:10:19.080 --> 00:10:22.540 from 600,000 to 1.2 million. 00:10:22.540 --> 00:10:25.800 So fantastic. Happy to see it. 00:10:25.800 --> 00:10:26.633 Favorite item. 00:10:28.410 --> 00:10:29.990 <v Kyla>Thank you, both.</v> 00:10:29.990 --> 00:10:32.490 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:10:32.490 --> 00:10:35.640 to, A, allocate funds for Fiscal Year 2022 00:10:35.640 --> 00:10:38.210 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants 00:10:38.210 --> 00:10:40.750 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Fund, 00:10:40.750 --> 00:10:43.100 and B, to publish a request for applications 00:10:43.100 --> 00:10:44.600 in the Texas Register, 00:10:44.600 --> 00:10:46.980 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:10:46.980 --> 00:10:48.150 All those in favor say aye? 00:10:48.150 --> 00:10:48.983 Aye. <v ->Aye.</v> 00:10:48.983 --> 00:10:49.910 <v ->The motion passes.</v> 00:10:49.910 --> 00:10:50.743 Thanks, Kyla. 00:10:50.743 --> 00:10:52.140 <v Kyla>Thank you.</v> 00:10:52.140 --> 00:10:53.123 <v ->Next item please.</v> 00:10:54.020 --> 00:10:55.690 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:10:55.690 --> 00:10:59.650 is consider approving the Texas Water Development Board's 00:10:59.650 --> 00:11:02.610 Texas Geographic Information Landscape 00:11:02.610 --> 00:11:05.870 2021 Geographic Information Officer Report 00:11:05.870 --> 00:11:07.960 in substantially the form attached. 00:11:07.960 --> 00:11:09.840 Richard Wade is here to present to the Board 00:11:09.840 --> 00:11:11.113 on this item today. 00:11:12.180 --> 00:11:14.810 <v ->Good afternoon, Chairwoman Paup and Director Jackson.</v> 00:11:14.810 --> 00:11:16.200 For the record, my name is Richard Wade, 00:11:16.200 --> 00:11:18.440 of your Executive staff. 00:11:18.440 --> 00:11:20.040 This is an action item for approving 00:11:20.040 --> 00:11:21.410 the Texas Water Development Board's 00:11:21.410 --> 00:11:23.880 Texas Geographic Information Landscape Report, 00:11:23.880 --> 00:11:26.010 which is a GIO report. 00:11:26.010 --> 00:11:31.010 As a part of my role, as GIO, is to create a report 00:11:31.940 --> 00:11:36.287 every five years to really outline what the processes are 00:11:36.287 --> 00:11:38.300 and how we can improve efficiencies 00:11:38.300 --> 00:11:40.430 with geographic data Statewide. 00:11:40.430 --> 00:11:42.810 Our first report was actually delivered 00:11:42.810 --> 00:11:45.490 back in December of 2016 and our next one 00:11:45.490 --> 00:11:48.700 is actually due here in a few weeks in 2021. 00:11:48.700 --> 00:11:50.740 So the report itself is actually divided 00:11:50.740 --> 00:11:51.810 into three sections. 00:11:51.810 --> 00:11:54.070 One is our accomplishments section, 00:11:54.070 --> 00:11:55.670 which over the last five years, 00:11:55.670 --> 00:11:57.960 we really focused on the Texas Imagery Program 00:11:57.960 --> 00:12:00.900 that we do for the state, which is extremely useful 00:12:00.900 --> 00:12:04.470 to get six inch imagery to all agencies 00:12:04.470 --> 00:12:06.610 who are a part of that program, 00:12:06.610 --> 00:12:09.018 and keep it up-to-date and modernized 00:12:09.018 --> 00:12:12.760 through the processes there. 00:12:12.760 --> 00:12:15.790 We also talked about Statewide LIDAR, 00:12:15.790 --> 00:12:18.880 which is something we've been doing for the last 14 years, 00:12:18.880 --> 00:12:21.080 and within the last five years we were able to get 00:12:21.080 --> 00:12:23.820 Statewide LIDAR for the entire state. 00:12:23.820 --> 00:12:27.810 And as we know how important that is for flood planning 00:12:27.810 --> 00:12:32.090 and many, many operations that other states use it for. 00:12:32.090 --> 00:12:35.850 We also talk about our parcel data and our address points, 00:12:35.850 --> 00:12:36.990 but over the last five years, 00:12:36.990 --> 00:12:41.690 we've got near Statewide coverage for both of those. 00:12:41.690 --> 00:12:45.990 And again, very important for workflows for state agencies, 00:12:45.990 --> 00:12:49.000 primarily for emergency support as well. 00:12:49.000 --> 00:12:51.330 Some of our future initiatives over the next five years, 00:12:51.330 --> 00:12:55.850 we're gonna be focusing on our continued collaboration 00:12:55.850 --> 00:12:57.290 with state and federal partners, 00:12:57.290 --> 00:13:00.930 specifically as it relates to emergency management. 00:13:00.930 --> 00:13:02.500 So we are currently working with 00:13:02.500 --> 00:13:04.710 the Flood Decision Support Toolbox, 00:13:04.710 --> 00:13:09.016 developing that with USGS and FEMA and NOAA. 00:13:09.016 --> 00:13:12.000 We also are working with our partners at A&M and GLO 00:13:12.000 --> 00:13:16.150 to develop the Texas Disaster Information System. 00:13:16.150 --> 00:13:18.890 And all of this is pulling all this geographic data together 00:13:18.890 --> 00:13:20.700 in one place it can be used. 00:13:20.700 --> 00:13:22.240 So we're really, really focusing 00:13:22.240 --> 00:13:23.540 from just acquiring the data, 00:13:23.540 --> 00:13:26.763 but making it useful over the next several years. 00:13:27.760 --> 00:13:30.200 We have a recommendation section as well, 00:13:30.200 --> 00:13:33.517 where we talk about four items that we brought up. 00:13:33.517 --> 00:13:36.152 And one of them is the Next Gen 9-1-1. 00:13:36.152 --> 00:13:38.446 Next Gen 9-1-1 is very important 00:13:38.446 --> 00:13:41.770 and uses very, very detailed information. 00:13:41.770 --> 00:13:44.910 There's 75 jurisdictions that actually use this. 00:13:44.910 --> 00:13:47.410 The issues are, is there tends to be gaps 00:13:47.410 --> 00:13:49.300 within those jurisdictions to understand 00:13:49.300 --> 00:13:51.950 who's doing what and what data are available. 00:13:51.950 --> 00:13:54.880 And so what we want to do is do sort of a gap analysis 00:13:54.880 --> 00:13:58.110 to understand and how we can support those roles better 00:13:58.110 --> 00:14:00.593 with our geographic information. 00:14:01.890 --> 00:14:03.530 Authoritative data catalog is something 00:14:03.530 --> 00:14:05.170 that's been missing for a few years. 00:14:05.170 --> 00:14:08.210 And that is the fact that a lot of agencies don't understand 00:14:08.210 --> 00:14:12.809 what is authoritative or where to go for authoritative data. 00:14:12.809 --> 00:14:15.380 So we're gonna be forming committees to look at that 00:14:15.380 --> 00:14:18.261 and actually develop a catalog that moves that forward. 00:14:18.261 --> 00:14:20.260 So that it's kind of a one place thing. 00:14:20.260 --> 00:14:22.500 And this dovetails into a lot of the different things 00:14:22.500 --> 00:14:24.360 that we were talking about in our initiatives 00:14:24.360 --> 00:14:25.570 with emergency management. 00:14:25.570 --> 00:14:28.400 So we're just gonna carry that on forward. 00:14:28.400 --> 00:14:30.650 Broadband mapping is something that's new for us, 00:14:30.650 --> 00:14:35.550 but it takes on the same kind of roles as the 9-1-1. 00:14:35.550 --> 00:14:38.790 A lot of the same data are used for that. 00:14:38.790 --> 00:14:39.740 Because it's so new, 00:14:39.740 --> 00:14:42.110 we're just kind of getting our feet wet with that. 00:14:42.110 --> 00:14:43.930 We do know that there's been some initiatives 00:14:43.930 --> 00:14:47.130 in some legislative items relating to broadband, 00:14:47.130 --> 00:14:49.880 so we plan to follow that specifically House Bill 5. 00:14:49.880 --> 00:14:51.240 So we're gonna be following more on 00:14:51.240 --> 00:14:52.270 and staying more in touch. 00:14:52.270 --> 00:14:53.990 So we can see this as being something 00:14:53.990 --> 00:14:57.010 that's gonna be critical in the near future. 00:14:57.010 --> 00:14:58.940 And lastly, there's a geocoding service 00:14:58.940 --> 00:15:00.757 that the state is in need of, 00:15:00.757 --> 00:15:04.044 and the fact that most agencies don't understand that 00:15:04.044 --> 00:15:07.943 there is a need for us to identify addresses 00:15:07.943 --> 00:15:10.287 when you have a lat-long coordinate, 00:15:10.287 --> 00:15:14.120 or if you have a lat-long and you need an address from that, 00:15:14.120 --> 00:15:15.500 you can go both ways. 00:15:15.500 --> 00:15:17.476 The state currently doesn't have a system. 00:15:17.476 --> 00:15:20.150 All the agencies are using different systems. 00:15:20.150 --> 00:15:21.330 And because they're different systems 00:15:21.330 --> 00:15:24.610 they're not always as accurate across platforms. 00:15:24.610 --> 00:15:26.160 But because we have information, 00:15:26.160 --> 00:15:27.861 we can actually build one of these. 00:15:27.861 --> 00:15:30.740 And so our hope is that will be an initiative 00:15:30.740 --> 00:15:31.940 for the next five years. 00:15:33.130 --> 00:15:35.470 So in order for us to meet the charge 00:15:35.470 --> 00:15:38.072 for reporting GIO activities every five years 00:15:38.072 --> 00:15:40.190 to the legislative leadership, 00:15:40.190 --> 00:15:43.797 the Executive Administrator recommends approving this item. 00:15:43.797 --> 00:15:45.727 And that concludes my presentation. 00:15:45.727 --> 00:15:47.797 And I'm happy to take any questions. 00:15:48.710 --> 00:15:51.240 <v ->Great presentation. Questions, comments?</v> 00:15:51.240 --> 00:15:53.480 <v ->I appreciate all the work of you and your staff.</v> 00:15:53.480 --> 00:15:55.529 And certainly this impacts not just 00:15:55.529 --> 00:15:57.360 work across the Water Development Board, 00:15:57.360 --> 00:15:59.300 but work across Texas. 00:15:59.300 --> 00:16:02.150 And so many of the things that you outlined, 00:16:02.150 --> 00:16:03.440 both in the accomplishments, 00:16:03.440 --> 00:16:05.100 as well as the future objectives, 00:16:05.100 --> 00:16:07.970 really speak to collaboration. 00:16:07.970 --> 00:16:09.360 And what you mentioned earlier, 00:16:09.360 --> 00:16:11.350 which is making sure that this information 00:16:11.350 --> 00:16:14.940 is available in its raw format to the public 00:16:14.940 --> 00:16:18.212 so that anyone who is working on a project 00:16:18.212 --> 00:16:20.253 can go in there and utilize this information. 00:16:20.253 --> 00:16:22.160 It's a heck of an innovative idea. 00:16:22.160 --> 00:16:23.520 It's available to them. 00:16:23.520 --> 00:16:25.830 And of course the whole role of being able 00:16:25.830 --> 00:16:28.820 to use it in good times, and also in emergency situations, 00:16:28.820 --> 00:16:30.860 in that interface with emergency management. 00:16:30.860 --> 00:16:34.550 So appreciate the work on the report, 00:16:34.550 --> 00:16:37.083 but, as importantly, all the work that's gone on 00:16:37.083 --> 00:16:40.380 that the report represents in the last five years. 00:16:40.380 --> 00:16:41.883 So thank you for this. 00:16:42.950 --> 00:16:44.800 <v ->Yeah, Richard, your data is truly</v> 00:16:44.800 --> 00:16:47.810 the Swiss army knife of data for the state. 00:16:47.810 --> 00:16:50.370 It helps in a myriad of different areas, 00:16:50.370 --> 00:16:53.840 from emergency preparedness to flood to LIDAR, 00:16:53.840 --> 00:16:56.776 and now you're looking at Next Gen 9-1-1, 00:16:56.776 --> 00:16:57.770 which is so important. 00:16:57.770 --> 00:17:00.160 And again, I'll urge you, with the broadband data, 00:17:00.160 --> 00:17:01.920 make sure you're partnering with our good friends 00:17:01.920 --> 00:17:03.380 at the Controller's Office because 00:17:03.380 --> 00:17:05.540 the new Broadband Division is 00:17:05.540 --> 00:17:08.420 housed at Controller Hegar's Office. 00:17:08.420 --> 00:17:09.253 <v Richard>Yes, absolutely.</v> 00:17:09.253 --> 00:17:10.780 <v ->Great. Is there a motion?</v> 00:17:10.780 --> 00:17:12.390 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we approve</v> 00:17:12.390 --> 00:17:16.670 the TWDB's Texas Geographic Information Landscape 00:17:16.670 --> 00:17:21.010 2021 Geographic Information Officer Report 00:17:21.010 --> 00:17:23.590 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:17:23.590 --> 00:17:24.740 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:17:24.740 --> 00:17:25.573 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:17:25.573 --> 00:17:26.540 The motion passes. 00:17:26.540 --> 00:17:27.373 Thank you, Richard. 00:17:27.373 --> 00:17:29.240 <v Richard>Thank you.</v> 00:17:29.240 --> 00:17:30.513 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:17:31.750 --> 00:17:33.560 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:17:33.560 --> 00:17:36.491 is consider authorizing the Executive Administrator 00:17:36.491 --> 00:17:39.143 to execute multiple contracts 00:17:39.143 --> 00:17:42.040 in a total amount not to exceed $1 million 00:17:42.900 --> 00:17:46.750 for LIDAR data collection and quality control in Texas 00:17:46.750 --> 00:17:48.703 using the Strategic Mapping Program 00:17:48.703 --> 00:17:50.690 and the associated contracts 00:17:50.690 --> 00:17:54.010 at the Texas Department of Information Resources. 00:17:54.010 --> 00:17:56.300 And Richard Wade will also present to the Board 00:17:56.300 --> 00:17:57.433 on this item today. 00:17:58.530 --> 00:17:59.363 <v ->Thank you again.</v> 00:17:59.363 --> 00:18:00.930 For the record, my name is Richard Wade, 00:18:00.930 --> 00:18:02.550 of your Executive staff. 00:18:02.550 --> 00:18:05.376 So this is part of that commitment 00:18:05.376 --> 00:18:07.932 to keep our data up-to-date. 00:18:07.932 --> 00:18:11.090 This specific request is for LIDAR data 00:18:11.090 --> 00:18:13.690 that's going to be partly an Ellis, Hill, 00:18:13.690 --> 00:18:16.130 Johnson, and Navarro Counties. 00:18:16.130 --> 00:18:19.780 This data is aging out, it's over eight years old. 00:18:19.780 --> 00:18:21.490 And when anything gets over eight years old, 00:18:21.490 --> 00:18:25.211 it tends to be considered not up to par 00:18:25.211 --> 00:18:29.121 with our federal standards and also our state standards. 00:18:29.121 --> 00:18:31.370 So the area that we are looking at 00:18:31.370 --> 00:18:34.868 for this particular project is 3,200 square miles, 00:18:34.868 --> 00:18:38.650 watersheds south of Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, 00:18:38.650 --> 00:18:41.513 along the I-35 and I-45 corridors. 00:18:42.710 --> 00:18:46.010 It also, too, as a part of this project, 00:18:46.010 --> 00:18:48.115 we are looking at coordinating 00:18:48.115 --> 00:18:50.291 with our Water Sciences and Conservation Division 00:18:50.291 --> 00:18:52.660 to look at doing kind of a dual approach 00:18:52.660 --> 00:18:54.620 where we are collecting bathymetry data 00:18:54.620 --> 00:18:57.373 along with LIDAR data, 00:18:58.260 --> 00:19:00.460 to look at areas of approximately 29 miles 00:19:00.460 --> 00:19:02.700 south of Llano River, beginning at the city of Junction 00:19:02.700 --> 00:19:04.883 and moving along US-377. 00:19:06.929 --> 00:19:09.970 So this is gonna be very helpful for hydrologic modeling, 00:19:09.970 --> 00:19:12.040 habitat analysis, spring flow studies, 00:19:12.040 --> 00:19:14.693 in addition to other projects and research. 00:19:15.560 --> 00:19:18.970 So it's recommended by the Executive Administrator 00:19:18.970 --> 00:19:21.550 that we can enter into multiple contracts 00:19:21.550 --> 00:19:23.310 to perform this work. 00:19:23.310 --> 00:19:24.640 We are still currently 00:19:24.640 --> 00:19:27.743 looking for possible other contributors to this. 00:19:27.743 --> 00:19:30.000 But the real issue is is that 00:19:30.000 --> 00:19:31.920 if we do not have any other contributors, 00:19:31.920 --> 00:19:34.745 we still want to keep our data up-to-date. 00:19:34.745 --> 00:19:37.370 And as of right now, we've had a couple, 00:19:37.370 --> 00:19:39.600 but they don't seem to be coming through at this point, 00:19:39.600 --> 00:19:42.370 but we're gonna continue to work on that. 00:19:42.370 --> 00:19:44.050 So that concludes my presentation. 00:19:44.050 --> 00:19:46.600 I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have. 00:19:46.600 --> 00:19:48.070 <v Brooke>Questions, comments?</v> 00:19:48.070 --> 00:19:50.200 <v ->Of course you shared with me that LIDAR</v> 00:19:50.200 --> 00:19:53.250 is probably the most important element 00:19:53.250 --> 00:19:56.523 of our science-based approach and how important it is 00:19:56.523 --> 00:19:59.370 that we not only have coverage across the state, 00:19:59.370 --> 00:20:01.830 but we have that coverage that's up-to-date. 00:20:01.830 --> 00:20:04.100 And certainly the areas that you talked about 00:20:04.100 --> 00:20:05.620 that this is gonna cover, 00:20:05.620 --> 00:20:09.010 and this option of doing the additional work 00:20:11.292 --> 00:20:13.830 for the South Llano River, 00:20:13.830 --> 00:20:15.130 beginning with the city of Junction 00:20:15.130 --> 00:20:18.090 and then moving along US-377. 00:20:18.090 --> 00:20:21.080 That was an area that is gonna be so important 00:20:21.080 --> 00:20:22.630 that we support the flood study. 00:20:22.630 --> 00:20:26.630 So it's great to see this moving forward. 00:20:26.630 --> 00:20:29.820 It is so important, I think, to, again, 00:20:29.820 --> 00:20:33.560 our science-based approach and just appreciate the effort 00:20:33.560 --> 00:20:35.690 and working together and trying to get 00:20:35.690 --> 00:20:38.290 all those partners to contribute, 00:20:38.290 --> 00:20:40.720 with their time and their talent and their money. 00:20:40.720 --> 00:20:44.620 So we look forward to seeing who those partners are 00:20:44.620 --> 00:20:47.430 that step forward in moving forward with this. 00:20:47.430 --> 00:20:49.530 <v ->Yeah, it's a great item.</v> 00:20:49.530 --> 00:20:51.200 I especially appreciate the fact 00:20:51.200 --> 00:20:54.760 that we're using these dollars to work with WSC as well. 00:20:54.760 --> 00:20:57.530 It's great to see us stretching every dollar. 00:20:57.530 --> 00:20:59.170 <v Richard>Absolutely.</v> 00:20:59.170 --> 00:21:02.490 <v ->I move we authorize the Executive Administrator</v> 00:21:02.490 --> 00:21:06.150 to execute multiple contracts for LIDAR data collection 00:21:06.150 --> 00:21:08.050 and quality control in Texas 00:21:08.050 --> 00:21:10.020 using the Strategic Mapping Program 00:21:10.020 --> 00:21:11.860 and their associated contracts 00:21:11.860 --> 00:21:14.750 at the Texas Department of Information Resources 00:21:14.750 --> 00:21:17.270 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:21:17.270 --> 00:21:18.640 All those in favor say aye? 00:21:18.640 --> 00:21:19.473 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:21:19.473 --> 00:21:20.568 The motion passes. 00:21:20.568 --> 00:21:21.833 <v ->Thank you.</v> <v ->Thanks, Richard.</v> 00:21:23.950 --> 00:21:25.540 Next item, please. 00:21:25.540 --> 00:21:28.471 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item is approve by resolution,</v> 00:21:28.471 --> 00:21:32.607 a request from the City of Cranfills Gap for $1,212,698 00:21:34.920 --> 00:21:39.920 in financial assistance, consisting of $430,000 in financing 00:21:40.150 --> 00:21:45.100 and $782,698 in principal forgiveness 00:21:45.100 --> 00:21:47.120 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:21:47.120 --> 00:21:48.910 for planning, design, and construction 00:21:48.910 --> 00:21:51.740 of a wastewater system improvements project. 00:21:51.740 --> 00:21:53.790 And Tom Barnett is here to present to the Board 00:21:53.790 --> 00:21:54.913 on this item today. 00:21:56.240 --> 00:21:58.450 <v ->Okay, good afternoon, Chairman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:21:58.450 --> 00:21:59.560 For the record, I'm Tom Barnett 00:21:59.560 --> 00:22:02.039 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:22:02.039 --> 00:22:05.110 The City of Cranfills Gap is located in Bosque County, 00:22:05.110 --> 00:22:07.515 approximately 50 miles northwest of Waco. 00:22:07.515 --> 00:22:09.820 The city provides water and wastewater service 00:22:09.820 --> 00:22:11.853 to approximately 300 residents. 00:22:12.720 --> 00:22:14.290 The city is under an enforcement order 00:22:14.290 --> 00:22:16.710 by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 00:22:16.710 --> 00:22:18.940 as a result of more stringent effluent limits 00:22:18.940 --> 00:22:21.010 that were put in place since the treatment plant 00:22:21.010 --> 00:22:22.633 was built roughly 20 years ago. 00:22:23.710 --> 00:22:25.040 The proposed project would install 00:22:25.040 --> 00:22:28.300 a new extended aeration treatment train at the plant, 00:22:28.300 --> 00:22:30.873 with the ability to meet updated discharge limits. 00:22:31.820 --> 00:22:33.470 With the new treatment train online, 00:22:33.470 --> 00:22:36.850 the existing train would be taken offline and rehabilitated 00:22:36.850 --> 00:22:38.650 and will likely serve a supporting function 00:22:38.650 --> 00:22:40.000 at the plant in the future. 00:22:40.940 --> 00:22:44.300 The city also has significant inflow and infiltration 00:22:44.300 --> 00:22:46.500 in their wastewater collection system. 00:22:46.500 --> 00:22:49.190 The proposed project would also include a study 00:22:49.190 --> 00:22:51.840 to identify where the major issues are, 00:22:51.840 --> 00:22:54.080 as well as funding to rehabilitate and replace 00:22:54.080 --> 00:22:57.253 approximately 2,200 linear feet of collection lines. 00:22:58.370 --> 00:22:59.930 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:22:59.930 --> 00:23:01.280 approval of this item. 00:23:01.280 --> 00:23:03.580 I'm available if there's any questions. 00:23:03.580 --> 00:23:05.030 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:23:05.030 --> 00:23:07.240 <v ->Well, it's great to see a project coming forward</v> 00:23:07.240 --> 00:23:10.982 for a small community and less than 300 people. 00:23:10.982 --> 00:23:14.660 And certainly, I think, a tribute to them to move forward 00:23:14.660 --> 00:23:17.674 and to make this investment and to really 00:23:17.674 --> 00:23:21.260 take this opportunity to tackle the problem 00:23:21.260 --> 00:23:23.120 and utilize the opportunity the Board 00:23:23.120 --> 00:23:25.020 is giving them, through the financing, 00:23:25.886 --> 00:23:28.930 to identify the most cost-effective solution 00:23:28.930 --> 00:23:32.235 for that capacity that they're taking offline. 00:23:32.235 --> 00:23:35.870 The fact that they're addressing inflow and infiltration, 00:23:35.870 --> 00:23:39.900 as we know that is less water, if they can address that, 00:23:39.900 --> 00:23:41.380 that's gotta come to the treatment plant, 00:23:41.380 --> 00:23:43.640 and will enhance the overall efficiency of the system. 00:23:43.640 --> 00:23:46.760 So it's always great to see these types of projects 00:23:46.760 --> 00:23:49.110 going forward in big communities, 00:23:49.110 --> 00:23:52.380 but it's especially exciting to see 00:23:52.380 --> 00:23:55.480 a small community taking the bull by the horns 00:23:55.480 --> 00:23:58.270 and that leadership moving an important 00:23:58.270 --> 00:24:00.100 wastewater treatment plant project forward. 00:24:00.100 --> 00:24:01.044 So thank you. 00:24:01.044 --> 00:24:02.550 <v Tom>Thank you.</v> 00:24:02.550 --> 00:24:04.646 <v ->Director Jackson, I knew you would love this project.</v> 00:24:04.646 --> 00:24:05.860 (women chuckling) 00:24:05.860 --> 00:24:06.910 <v Kathleen>So true.</v> 00:24:06.910 --> 00:24:08.890 <v ->Yes, it's a small community,</v> 00:24:08.890 --> 00:24:10.390 but they have great financials, 00:24:10.390 --> 00:24:11.860 and we were able to provide them 00:24:11.860 --> 00:24:15.100 an absolutely fantastic financial package. 00:24:15.100 --> 00:24:16.590 So thank you for your work on this. 00:24:16.590 --> 00:24:18.790 And I believe this project will also help 00:24:18.790 --> 00:24:21.130 with their metering and data collection. 00:24:21.130 --> 00:24:23.083 So that's an added bonus. 00:24:23.083 --> 00:24:23.916 <v Tom>Indeed.</v> 00:24:23.916 --> 00:24:24.749 <v ->That's great. Thank you.</v> 00:24:24.749 --> 00:24:25.695 Is there a motion? 00:24:25.695 --> 00:24:27.485 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:24:27.485 --> 00:24:29.810 for the City of Cranfills Gap, 00:24:29.810 --> 00:24:31.530 to provide financial assistance 00:24:31.530 --> 00:24:33.720 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:24:33.720 --> 00:24:35.710 for planning, design, and construction 00:24:35.710 --> 00:24:38.290 of a wastewater system improvements project, 00:24:38.290 --> 00:24:40.820 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:24:40.820 --> 00:24:42.150 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:24:42.150 --> 00:24:42.983 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:24:42.983 --> 00:24:44.825 The motion passes. Thanks. 00:24:44.825 --> 00:24:45.733 <v Tom>Okay. Thank you.</v> 00:24:47.600 --> 00:24:48.900 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:24:48.900 --> 00:24:50.670 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:24:50.670 --> 00:24:54.760 is approve by resolution a request from the City of Mart 00:24:54.760 --> 00:24:58.960 for $7,305,000 in financial assistance, 00:24:58.960 --> 00:25:02.970 consisting of $3,055,000 in financing 00:25:02.970 --> 00:25:06.720 and $4,250,000 in principal forgiveness, 00:25:06.720 --> 00:25:08.780 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:25:08.780 --> 00:25:10.670 for planning, design, and construction 00:25:10.670 --> 00:25:13.167 of a wastewater system improvements project. 00:25:13.167 --> 00:25:15.530 And Tom Barnett will also present to the Board 00:25:15.530 --> 00:25:17.490 on this item today. 00:25:17.490 --> 00:25:18.450 <v ->Okay, again for the record,</v> 00:25:18.450 --> 00:25:21.840 Tom Barnett of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:25:21.840 --> 00:25:24.280 The City of Mart is located in McLennan County, 00:25:24.280 --> 00:25:26.790 roughly 20 miles east of Waco. 00:25:26.790 --> 00:25:28.630 The city provides water and wastewater service 00:25:28.630 --> 00:25:30.643 to approximately 2,000 residents. 00:25:31.560 --> 00:25:33.380 The city has been under an enforcement order 00:25:33.380 --> 00:25:36.750 by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality since 2019 00:25:36.750 --> 00:25:40.220 for multiple deficiencies at its wastewater treatment plant. 00:25:40.220 --> 00:25:42.370 The city has also identified significant inflow 00:25:42.370 --> 00:25:45.360 and infiltration occurring in its collection system. 00:25:45.360 --> 00:25:47.540 The proposed project includes numerous improvements 00:25:47.540 --> 00:25:49.170 at the treatment facility, 00:25:49.170 --> 00:25:51.500 including the installation of new lift station pumps, 00:25:51.500 --> 00:25:55.010 construction of new aeration and chemical feed facilities, 00:25:55.010 --> 00:25:57.920 and expansion of the chlorine contact basin. 00:25:57.920 --> 00:25:59.830 With this financing, the city also plans 00:25:59.830 --> 00:26:03.050 to repair or replace approximately 7,900 linear feet 00:26:03.050 --> 00:26:06.360 of collection lines and 18 manholes. 00:26:06.360 --> 00:26:08.440 Additional collection system rehabilitation 00:26:08.440 --> 00:26:10.864 may be included as funding permits. 00:26:10.864 --> 00:26:13.980 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:26:13.980 --> 00:26:15.187 approval of this item. 00:26:15.187 --> 00:26:16.710 And this concludes my presentation. 00:26:16.710 --> 00:26:18.093 I'm happy to answer any questions. 00:26:18.093 --> 00:26:19.990 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:26:19.990 --> 00:26:21.648 <v ->Again, another small community,</v> 00:26:21.648 --> 00:26:25.920 and great leadership, I think by investing about half of it. 00:26:25.920 --> 00:26:28.566 And this is 0% interest financing, but still is a commitment 00:26:28.566 --> 00:26:32.143 they have to pay back the principal. 00:26:34.180 --> 00:26:37.403 In looking at what their proposed design is, 00:26:38.280 --> 00:26:40.430 you mentioned the aeration system, 00:26:40.430 --> 00:26:42.880 that they're adding an aerobic digester, 00:26:42.880 --> 00:26:45.640 which will reduce the overall volume of the sludge, 00:26:45.640 --> 00:26:49.350 so always good to see waste minimization included, 00:26:49.350 --> 00:26:52.130 and then upgrading their sludge drying beds. 00:26:52.130 --> 00:26:54.510 And then, again, efforts to move forward 00:26:54.510 --> 00:26:58.053 and look at their collection system, keeping, 00:26:59.040 --> 00:27:00.870 preventing that inflow and infiltration, 00:27:00.870 --> 00:27:02.660 again, enhancing overall efficiency. 00:27:02.660 --> 00:27:06.790 So again, always good to see a Clean Water project 00:27:06.790 --> 00:27:11.790 moving forward and communities investing in water quality. 00:27:11.920 --> 00:27:13.570 So thanks for working on this. 00:27:13.570 --> 00:27:14.920 <v Tom>Thank you.</v> 00:27:14.920 --> 00:27:17.910 <v ->It's a great project and the city is realizing</v> 00:27:17.910 --> 00:27:19.740 a lot of savings by coming to the Board. 00:27:19.740 --> 00:27:21.370 <v ->Mm hm.</v> <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:27:21.370 --> 00:27:24.510 I move we adopt the proposed resolution for the City of Mart 00:27:24.510 --> 00:27:26.130 to provide financial assistance 00:27:26.130 --> 00:27:28.200 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 00:27:28.200 --> 00:27:30.160 for planning, design, and construction 00:27:30.160 --> 00:27:33.050 of a wastewater system improvements project, 00:27:33.050 --> 00:27:35.410 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:27:35.410 --> 00:27:36.600 All those in favor say aye? 00:27:36.600 --> 00:27:37.433 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:27:37.433 --> 00:27:39.477 The motion passes. Thanks. 00:27:39.477 --> 00:27:40.577 The next item, please. 00:27:41.640 --> 00:27:43.555 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:27:43.555 --> 00:27:46.180 is approve by resolution a request 00:27:46.180 --> 00:27:49.030 from the Wellborn Special Utility District 00:27:49.030 --> 00:27:53.210 for $43,455,000 in financial assistance 00:27:53.210 --> 00:27:55.550 from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:27:55.550 --> 00:27:58.060 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:27:58.060 --> 00:28:00.420 of a water system improvements project. 00:28:00.420 --> 00:28:02.520 And Tom Barnett will present on this one too. 00:28:02.520 --> 00:28:04.684 <v Brooke>It's the Tom Show today.</v> 00:28:04.684 --> 00:28:05.830 <v ->Yes.</v> 00:28:05.830 --> 00:28:06.663 Last one. 00:28:06.663 --> 00:28:08.420 Okay, for the record, I'm Tom Barnett 00:28:08.420 --> 00:28:11.070 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:28:11.070 --> 00:28:13.760 The Wellborn Special Utility District provides water service 00:28:13.760 --> 00:28:17.450 to approximately 22,000 people across a large service area 00:28:17.450 --> 00:28:19.820 in Brazos and Robertson Counties, 00:28:19.820 --> 00:28:22.884 in the fast growing Bryan-College Station area. 00:28:22.884 --> 00:28:26.240 System improvements are needed to increase supply capacity 00:28:26.240 --> 00:28:29.230 in the southern portion of the district service area, 00:28:29.230 --> 00:28:31.060 both to address current deficiencies 00:28:31.060 --> 00:28:34.520 and also plan for projected future growth. 00:28:34.520 --> 00:28:35.720 The proposed project would include 00:28:35.720 --> 00:28:37.360 a new groundwater supply well field 00:28:37.360 --> 00:28:39.610 in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, 00:28:39.610 --> 00:28:41.750 as well as new treatment and storage facilities, 00:28:41.750 --> 00:28:45.130 transmission pumps, approximately 80,000 linear feet 00:28:45.130 --> 00:28:47.550 of well field supply and transmission lines, 00:28:47.550 --> 00:28:49.600 and roughly 12,000 linear feet 00:28:49.600 --> 00:28:52.196 of distribution line improvements. 00:28:52.196 --> 00:28:55.080 This proposed project would also reduce water loss, 00:28:55.080 --> 00:28:57.950 improve system pressure, and better position the district 00:28:57.950 --> 00:29:00.100 to serve its growing service area population 00:29:00.100 --> 00:29:01.250 in the decades to come. 00:29:02.310 --> 00:29:04.147 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:29:04.147 --> 00:29:05.870 approval of this item. 00:29:05.870 --> 00:29:07.620 And that concludes my presentation. 00:29:08.530 --> 00:29:09.740 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:29:09.740 --> 00:29:11.202 <v ->Well we always say there's no project</v> 00:29:11.202 --> 00:29:13.180 too small or too big, 00:29:13.180 --> 00:29:15.844 and this is a significant project in a growing area. 00:29:15.844 --> 00:29:19.130 And building out a new well field, 00:29:19.130 --> 00:29:21.000 putting in the infrastructure, 00:29:21.000 --> 00:29:25.400 to really accommodate a growing area of the state. 00:29:25.400 --> 00:29:29.800 And it's so important that we address water loss, 00:29:29.800 --> 00:29:33.590 which they did, because we know that addressing water loss 00:29:33.590 --> 00:29:36.330 is a water supply, conservation is a water supply. 00:29:36.330 --> 00:29:39.672 So great that we're utilizing the DFund, 00:29:39.672 --> 00:29:43.180 Special Utility District, again, 00:29:43.180 --> 00:29:46.190 kind of highlighting the fact that there are many programs 00:29:46.190 --> 00:29:47.880 that are available to the Board, 00:29:47.880 --> 00:29:52.110 and folks just need to contact us and work with us early, 00:29:52.110 --> 00:29:54.400 and we'll work with them to figure out 00:29:54.400 --> 00:29:56.970 a financing that meets their needs 00:29:56.970 --> 00:29:59.100 and is affordable for their community. 00:29:59.100 --> 00:30:01.450 So again, commend them for coming to the Board, 00:30:01.450 --> 00:30:05.180 working with us on this, and meeting the future water needs 00:30:05.180 --> 00:30:07.193 of a very growing part of our state. 00:30:08.740 --> 00:30:10.020 <v ->And Tom, you'll be shocked to know</v> 00:30:10.020 --> 00:30:12.730 that I spend quite some time in Bryan-College Station, 00:30:12.730 --> 00:30:14.980 and I can personally attest 00:30:14.980 --> 00:30:17.710 to the rapid growth in that area. 00:30:17.710 --> 00:30:18.850 This is a great project. 00:30:18.850 --> 00:30:21.532 And again, we love to see people utilize our DFund. 00:30:21.532 --> 00:30:23.540 We have so many great programs, 00:30:23.540 --> 00:30:25.670 and the DFund is yet another one. 00:30:25.670 --> 00:30:27.660 So fantastic project. 00:30:27.660 --> 00:30:28.960 Is there a motion? 00:30:28.960 --> 00:30:31.018 <v ->Chairwoman, I move that we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:30:31.018 --> 00:30:34.040 for the Wellborn Special Utility District 00:30:34.040 --> 00:30:35.567 to provide financial assistance 00:30:35.567 --> 00:30:38.470 from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:30:38.470 --> 00:30:40.868 for planning, acquisition, design, and construction 00:30:40.868 --> 00:30:43.036 of a water system improvements project 00:30:43.036 --> 00:30:45.508 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:30:45.508 --> 00:30:46.809 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:30:46.809 --> 00:30:47.642 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:30:47.642 --> 00:30:48.475 The motion passes. 00:30:48.475 --> 00:30:49.329 Thanks, Tom. 00:30:49.329 --> 00:30:50.162 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:30:50.162 --> 00:30:50.995 <v Tom>Thank you both.</v> 00:30:50.995 --> 00:30:51.912 <v ->Good job.</v> 00:30:52.839 --> 00:30:54.642 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:30:54.642 --> 00:30:56.542 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:30:56.542 --> 00:30:59.270 is approve by resolution the request 00:30:59.270 --> 00:31:01.496 from the Greater Texoma Utility Authority 00:31:01.496 --> 00:31:03.676 on behalf of the City of Princeton 00:31:03.676 --> 00:31:06.009 for $11,645,000 in financing 00:31:07.660 --> 00:31:09.738 from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:31:09.738 --> 00:31:11.539 for planning, design, and construction 00:31:11.539 --> 00:31:14.034 of a water system improvement project. 00:31:14.034 --> 00:31:16.279 And Joe Koen is here to present to the Board 00:31:16.279 --> 00:31:17.862 on this item today. 00:31:18.995 --> 00:31:20.295 <v ->Good afternoon.</v> 00:31:20.295 --> 00:31:24.388 My name is Joe Koen, of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:31:24.388 --> 00:31:27.376 The City of Princeton is located in Collin County, 00:31:27.376 --> 00:31:30.514 approximately 10 miles east of McKinney, 00:31:30.514 --> 00:31:33.040 along US Highway 380. 00:31:33.040 --> 00:31:35.755 The city provides water and wastewater service 00:31:35.755 --> 00:31:39.120 to approximately 14,000 residents. 00:31:39.120 --> 00:31:43.180 The city requires additional elevated storage 00:31:43.180 --> 00:31:45.805 to maintain pressure within the system 00:31:45.805 --> 00:31:49.504 and compliance with TCEQ requirements, 00:31:49.504 --> 00:31:51.573 based on projected need. 00:31:51.573 --> 00:31:55.851 Greater Texoma Utility Authority, on behalf of the city, 00:31:55.851 --> 00:31:58.535 is requesting financing for planning, design, 00:31:58.535 --> 00:32:02.009 and construction of a new elevated storage tank 00:32:02.009 --> 00:32:04.212 and associated water line. 00:32:04.212 --> 00:32:06.815 The project will help the city maintain pressure 00:32:06.815 --> 00:32:11.238 within the system and comply with TCEQ requirements. 00:32:11.238 --> 00:32:14.405 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:32:15.248 --> 00:32:17.883 approval of this request. 00:32:17.883 --> 00:32:19.717 This concludes my presentation. 00:32:19.717 --> 00:32:22.251 And I'm available for any questions. 00:32:22.251 --> 00:32:24.159 <v ->Thanks, Joe. Questions, comments?</v> 00:32:24.159 --> 00:32:25.575 <v ->Well for this particular item,</v> 00:32:25.575 --> 00:32:28.023 there's a 22,000 service population. 00:32:28.023 --> 00:32:31.421 It's gonna be two million gallon elevated storage tank 00:32:31.421 --> 00:32:34.449 and then 10,000 linear feet of water line, as you described. 00:32:34.449 --> 00:32:36.628 And I guess the Board item says that 00:32:36.628 --> 00:32:38.078 they're a previous customer, 00:32:38.078 --> 00:32:41.370 they've had three projects, that's for Princeton. 00:32:41.370 --> 00:32:43.209 But they've been working with 00:32:43.209 --> 00:32:45.860 this Greater Texoma Utility Authority, 00:32:45.860 --> 00:32:49.144 and done this project on behalf of the City of Princeton. 00:32:49.144 --> 00:32:53.970 Wouldn't it be great to know, what over the years, 00:32:53.970 --> 00:32:57.404 the Greater Texoma Utility Authority has done 00:32:57.404 --> 00:33:00.044 in terms of working with the Board, 00:33:00.044 --> 00:33:03.831 the number of projects, and the commitment that has been. 00:33:03.831 --> 00:33:05.393 Have you got any idea what that might be? 00:33:05.393 --> 00:33:06.246 <v ->Yeah.</v> 00:33:06.246 --> 00:33:09.363 We've been working with them since 1981, 00:33:09.363 --> 00:33:13.870 and have funded 76 previous projects with them 00:33:13.870 --> 00:33:15.787 for about $244 million, 00:33:18.577 --> 00:33:22.753 that's across the wide variety of funding programs, 00:33:22.753 --> 00:33:24.552 including Drinking Water SRF, 00:33:24.552 --> 00:33:27.385 Clean Water SRF, DFund, and SWIFT. 00:33:31.386 --> 00:33:33.775 <v ->Good, well GTI, and keep up the good work.</v> 00:33:33.775 --> 00:33:34.659 And thank you, Joe. 00:33:34.659 --> 00:33:36.762 Thanks for your work on this project and all the others. 00:33:36.762 --> 00:33:38.487 <v Joe>Thank you so much.</v> 00:33:38.487 --> 00:33:40.890 <v ->Those numbers are quite extraordinary.</v> 00:33:40.890 --> 00:33:43.357 Again, another high growth community 00:33:43.357 --> 00:33:45.652 taking advantage of the DFund. 00:33:45.652 --> 00:33:48.701 Really happy to see it on today's agenda. 00:33:48.701 --> 00:33:50.650 I move we adopt the proposed resolution 00:33:50.650 --> 00:33:52.467 for the Greater Texoma Utility Authority 00:33:52.467 --> 00:33:54.681 on behalf of the City of Princeton 00:33:54.681 --> 00:33:57.602 to provide financing from the Texas Water Development Fund 00:33:57.602 --> 00:33:59.636 for planning, design, and construction 00:33:59.636 --> 00:34:01.974 of a water system improvement project 00:34:01.974 --> 00:34:05.257 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:34:05.257 --> 00:34:06.700 All in favor say aye? 00:34:06.700 --> 00:34:07.810 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:34:07.810 --> 00:34:09.620 The motion passes. 00:34:09.620 --> 00:34:10.453 Thanks. 00:34:10.453 --> 00:34:11.286 <v Joe>Thank you.</v> 00:34:11.286 --> 00:34:12.810 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:34:12.810 --> 00:34:14.660 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:34:14.660 --> 00:34:17.275 is authorize the Executive Administrator 00:34:17.275 --> 00:34:20.650 to execute an agreement with the City of Houston 00:34:20.650 --> 00:34:24.220 for $50 million grant pursuant to Senate Bill 1, 00:34:24.220 --> 00:34:29.220 87th Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.42. 00:34:29.610 --> 00:34:31.410 And Nancy Richards is here to present 00:34:31.410 --> 00:34:34.043 to the Board on this item today. 00:34:35.200 --> 00:34:38.010 <v ->Good afternoon, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:34:38.010 --> 00:34:39.640 For the record, my name is Nancy Richards 00:34:39.640 --> 00:34:42.484 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:34:42.484 --> 00:34:44.370 Senate Bill 1 passed during 00:34:44.370 --> 00:34:46.770 the 87th Legislative Regular Session, 00:34:46.770 --> 00:34:49.810 appropriated $50 million in general revenue funds 00:34:49.810 --> 00:34:51.500 to the Texas Water Development Board 00:34:51.500 --> 00:34:55.010 for the purpose of removing accumulated siltation 00:34:55.010 --> 00:34:58.230 and sediment deposits throughout the San Jacinto River 00:34:58.230 --> 00:35:00.930 and Lake Houston with particular attention 00:35:00.930 --> 00:35:03.520 to the many inlets, coves, and tributaries 00:35:03.520 --> 00:35:06.479 around the reservoir to prevent future flooding. 00:35:06.479 --> 00:35:09.477 The City of Houston applied to the Water Development Board 00:35:09.477 --> 00:35:12.960 for the grant funds in September of 2021. 00:35:12.960 --> 00:35:15.180 With the grant, the city will coordinate 00:35:15.180 --> 00:35:17.370 with its key stakeholders to continue 00:35:17.370 --> 00:35:22.370 the ongoing dredging activities in Lake Houston. 00:35:23.400 --> 00:35:25.600 The Executive Administrator recommends 00:35:25.600 --> 00:35:27.660 authorizing the execution of a grant 00:35:27.660 --> 00:35:29.880 with the City of Houston for $50 million 00:35:30.900 --> 00:35:32.730 pursuant to Senate Bill 1. 00:35:32.730 --> 00:35:34.190 This concludes my presentation. 00:35:34.190 --> 00:35:36.435 And I'm happy to answer any questions. 00:35:36.435 --> 00:35:37.970 <v ->Thanks, Nancy. Questions, comments?</v> 00:35:37.970 --> 00:35:39.766 <v ->Again, pursuant to Senate Bill 1,</v> 00:35:39.766 --> 00:35:43.480 so important to address the flooding concerns 00:35:43.480 --> 00:35:44.653 in the Houston area. 00:35:45.680 --> 00:35:47.670 <v ->And we were happy to work with Chairman Huberty</v> 00:35:47.670 --> 00:35:49.410 and the City of Houston during session 00:35:49.410 --> 00:35:51.190 on this very important item. 00:35:51.190 --> 00:35:52.290 Is there a motion? 00:35:52.290 --> 00:35:53.770 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we authorize</v> 00:35:53.770 --> 00:35:56.440 the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement 00:35:56.440 --> 00:35:59.560 with the City of Houston for a $50 million grant 00:35:59.560 --> 00:36:01.210 pursuant to Senate Bill 1, 00:36:01.210 --> 00:36:03.740 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:36:03.740 --> 00:36:05.010 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:36:05.010 --> 00:36:05.843 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:36:05.843 --> 00:36:06.676 The motion passes. 00:36:06.676 --> 00:36:07.509 Thank you, Nancy. 00:36:08.470 --> 00:36:09.980 Next item, please. 00:36:09.980 --> 00:36:11.770 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:36:11.770 --> 00:36:14.640 is amend by resolution the previously adopted 00:36:14.640 --> 00:36:19.511 Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 20-096 00:36:19.511 --> 00:36:22.920 to modify the Port O'Connor Improvement District's 00:36:22.920 --> 00:36:25.250 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment 00:36:25.250 --> 00:36:27.230 to extend the expiration period. 00:36:27.230 --> 00:36:29.760 Dain Larsen is here to present to the Board 00:36:29.760 --> 00:36:30.913 on this item today. 00:36:31.800 --> 00:36:32.690 <v ->Good afternoon.</v> 00:36:32.690 --> 00:36:34.190 For the record, I'm Dain Larsen 00:36:34.190 --> 00:36:36.140 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:36:37.150 --> 00:36:38.840 The Port O'Connor Improvement District 00:36:38.840 --> 00:36:42.080 is requesting a six month extension 00:36:42.080 --> 00:36:44.050 to their current commitment 00:36:44.050 --> 00:36:46.660 in the Drinking Water SRF program. 00:36:46.660 --> 00:36:49.750 This will allow them to complete documentation needed 00:36:49.750 --> 00:36:52.175 prior to the closing of the loan. 00:36:52.175 --> 00:36:56.773 They anticipate being ready to close in January of 2022. 00:36:59.170 --> 00:37:02.595 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of this item 00:37:02.595 --> 00:37:05.980 and I'm available for any questions that you have. 00:37:05.980 --> 00:37:07.370 <v ->Questions, comments?</v> 00:37:07.370 --> 00:37:09.765 <v ->And I think you clarified that</v> 00:37:09.765 --> 00:37:12.770 there was some previous bond issues, 00:37:12.770 --> 00:37:17.690 and they were submitting some surface funds request to TCEQ 00:37:17.690 --> 00:37:21.990 and plan to utilize those for other construction projects, 00:37:21.990 --> 00:37:24.000 but needed to complete that before they could take down 00:37:24.000 --> 00:37:26.046 the new money, is that correct? 00:37:26.046 --> 00:37:26.907 <v ->That's correct.</v> <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:37:28.150 --> 00:37:30.490 <v ->I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:37:30.490 --> 00:37:32.100 amending the previously adopted 00:37:32.100 --> 00:37:36.910 Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 20-096 00:37:36.910 --> 00:37:39.716 to modify the Port O'Connor Improvement District's 00:37:39.716 --> 00:37:42.590 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment 00:37:42.590 --> 00:37:44.580 to extend expiration period, 00:37:44.580 --> 00:37:47.010 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:37:47.010 --> 00:37:48.180 All those in favor say aye? 00:37:48.180 --> 00:37:49.013 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:37:49.013 --> 00:37:50.020 The motion passes. 00:37:50.020 --> 00:37:51.160 Thanks, Dain. 00:37:51.160 --> 00:37:53.470 Okay, next item, please. 00:37:53.470 --> 00:37:55.700 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:37:55.700 --> 00:37:58.700 is amend by resolution he previously adopted 00:37:58.700 --> 00:38:03.700 Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 21-016 00:38:03.760 --> 00:38:06.830 to modify the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority's 00:38:06.830 --> 00:38:10.060 Clean Water State Revolving Fund existing commitment 00:38:10.060 --> 00:38:13.810 to combine the financing into a single bond issuance. 00:38:13.810 --> 00:38:15.560 And Dain Larsen is here to present 00:38:15.560 --> 00:38:17.403 on this Board item as well. 00:38:18.890 --> 00:38:19.723 <v ->Good afternoon.</v> 00:38:19.723 --> 00:38:21.280 Again for the record, I'm Dain Larsen 00:38:21.280 --> 00:38:23.943 of the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:38:24.860 --> 00:38:27.470 The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is requesting 00:38:27.470 --> 00:38:30.240 an amendment to allow them to close their current commitment 00:38:30.240 --> 00:38:33.660 in one rather than two loan series. 00:38:33.660 --> 00:38:36.570 This will allow them to reduce their issuance costs 00:38:36.570 --> 00:38:40.513 and they anticipate being able to close in December, 2021. 00:38:41.870 --> 00:38:44.859 The Executive Administrator recommends approval of this item 00:38:44.859 --> 00:38:47.780 and I'm available for any questions. 00:38:47.780 --> 00:38:50.020 <v ->Questions, comments, or a motion?</v> 00:38:50.020 --> 00:38:52.053 <v ->Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution</v> 00:38:52.053 --> 00:38:54.230 to amend the previously adopted 00:38:54.230 --> 00:38:59.230 Texas Water Development Board Resolution Number 21-016 00:38:59.230 --> 00:39:02.240 to modify the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority's 00:39:02.240 --> 00:39:05.180 Clean Water State Revolving Fund existing commitment 00:39:05.180 --> 00:39:08.210 to combine the financing into a single bond issuance 00:39:08.210 --> 00:39:10.700 as recommended by our Executive Administrator. 00:39:10.700 --> 00:39:12.010 <v ->All those in favor say aye?</v> 00:39:12.010 --> 00:39:12.843 <v ->Aye.</v> <v ->Aye.</v> 00:39:12.843 --> 00:39:13.760 The motion passes. 00:39:13.760 --> 00:39:15.298 Thanks, Dain. 00:39:15.298 --> 00:39:17.740 Ashley, next item please. 00:39:17.740 --> 00:39:19.770 <v ->Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda</v> 00:39:19.770 --> 00:39:22.240 is the Water Conditions Report. 00:39:22.240 --> 00:39:23.790 And Dr. Mark Wentzel is here 00:39:23.790 --> 00:39:26.023 to present to the Board on this item today. 00:39:29.270 --> 00:39:31.880 <v ->Good afternoon, Chairwoman Paup, Director Jackson.</v> 00:39:31.880 --> 00:39:33.130 For the record, Mark Wentzel, 00:39:33.130 --> 00:39:35.360 with the Executive Administrator's staff. 00:39:35.360 --> 00:39:37.560 And today we'll be talking about water conditions 00:39:37.560 --> 00:39:40.060 in our state midway through November. 00:39:40.060 --> 00:39:42.023 Next slide, please. 00:39:43.050 --> 00:39:45.620 To see how we got to where we are today, 00:39:45.620 --> 00:39:47.845 on this slide we're looking at precipitation 00:39:47.845 --> 00:39:51.660 for the month of October on the upper left, 00:39:51.660 --> 00:39:55.280 and for the first 17 days of November in the lower right. 00:39:55.280 --> 00:39:58.630 On this slide, the colors gray, green, blue, 00:39:58.630 --> 00:40:00.997 and into the purples are areas that had 00:40:00.997 --> 00:40:03.913 average to above average precipitation, 00:40:03.913 --> 00:40:06.810 and the areas that are yellow, orange, 00:40:06.810 --> 00:40:09.250 and red are below average. 00:40:09.250 --> 00:40:11.610 And you can see that our precipitation 00:40:11.610 --> 00:40:14.080 in October and November has kind of followed a pattern 00:40:14.080 --> 00:40:16.100 that we've been in since early September, 00:40:16.100 --> 00:40:18.040 of below average rainfall. 00:40:18.040 --> 00:40:22.070 Over the last 90 days, only about a fifth of the state 00:40:22.070 --> 00:40:24.880 has an average or better rainfall. 00:40:24.880 --> 00:40:26.223 Next slide, please. 00:40:27.468 --> 00:40:29.643 In early September of this year, 00:40:29.643 --> 00:40:32.930 about 1% of the state was in drought. 00:40:32.930 --> 00:40:36.083 And since then we've been increasing week by week. 00:40:37.450 --> 00:40:40.470 We had one of the last 11 weeks, 00:40:40.470 --> 00:40:43.170 we had one week that we didn't increase 00:40:43.170 --> 00:40:45.160 from week to week in drought. 00:40:45.160 --> 00:40:47.670 So at this point, as of November 16th, 00:40:47.670 --> 00:40:50.757 we're at 36% of the state in drought. 00:40:50.757 --> 00:40:54.201 That's up 12% from the end of October. 00:40:54.201 --> 00:40:55.943 Next slide, please. 00:40:58.920 --> 00:41:03.920 Looking at surface water supplies Statewide, on this slide 00:41:04.590 --> 00:41:09.040 we're looking at how conditions occurred during the year. 00:41:09.040 --> 00:41:11.833 The darkest line is for 2021, 00:41:11.833 --> 00:41:14.980 lighter line for 2020 and 2019. 00:41:14.980 --> 00:41:18.560 Also have a median conditions and min and max 00:41:18.560 --> 00:41:20.210 for data going back to 1990, 00:41:20.210 --> 00:41:22.803 just to give you some perspective on the data. 00:41:23.770 --> 00:41:26.590 Normally we would expect our water supplies 00:41:26.590 --> 00:41:29.730 to begin to drop early in July of the year, 00:41:29.730 --> 00:41:32.540 just as high temperature and high demand. 00:41:32.540 --> 00:41:34.360 This year caught a little bit of a break. 00:41:34.360 --> 00:41:38.299 That decline didn't start until early August. 00:41:38.299 --> 00:41:40.670 But since then we've been dropping 00:41:40.670 --> 00:41:44.870 and we've kind of caught up and surpassed median conditions. 00:41:44.870 --> 00:41:49.010 As of this week we're about 1% below 00:41:49.010 --> 00:41:50.940 what would be considered median conditions 00:41:50.940 --> 00:41:52.930 for surface water supplies. 00:41:52.930 --> 00:41:54.313 Next slide, please. 00:41:56.370 --> 00:41:58.780 Of course conditions vary across the state. 00:41:58.780 --> 00:41:59.780 And so on this side, 00:41:59.780 --> 00:42:02.930 we're looking at 20 different municipal 00:42:02.930 --> 00:42:06.290 surface water supply systems around the state. 00:42:06.290 --> 00:42:08.480 What you're looking at here is conditions 00:42:08.480 --> 00:42:11.940 as of November 17th being the first number, 00:42:11.940 --> 00:42:13.490 and then the number in parenthesis 00:42:13.490 --> 00:42:16.273 is the change since the end of October. 00:42:17.211 --> 00:42:21.290 So of these 20 systems, since the end of October, 00:42:21.290 --> 00:42:23.820 14 systems have declined, 00:42:23.820 --> 00:42:28.100 three have remained unchanged, and three have increased. 00:42:28.100 --> 00:42:30.735 The biggest increase was for the Houston area, 00:42:30.735 --> 00:42:33.260 up one and a half percentage points. 00:42:33.260 --> 00:42:35.580 And the largest decrease was almost 00:42:35.580 --> 00:42:38.887 three percentage points for Wichita Falls. 00:42:38.887 --> 00:42:42.660 Of these systems, six are considered to be 00:42:42.660 --> 00:42:44.920 below average for this time of year. 00:42:44.920 --> 00:42:48.310 That includes Austin, Brownsville, El Paso, 00:42:48.310 --> 00:42:51.280 Laredo, Temple-Killeen, and Waco. 00:42:51.280 --> 00:42:52.743 Just something to note that, 00:42:53.610 --> 00:42:55.640 typical conditions this time of year for Waco, 00:42:55.640 --> 00:42:58.670 Temple-Killeen, and Austin are pretty high. 00:42:58.670 --> 00:43:02.410 And so they're still in pretty good shape for most systems. 00:43:02.410 --> 00:43:03.773 Next slide, please. 00:43:05.040 --> 00:43:08.090 Much of the state of course depends on groundwater. 00:43:08.090 --> 00:43:08.923 So on this slide, 00:43:08.923 --> 00:43:13.250 we're looking at conditions in our nine major aquifers, 00:43:13.250 --> 00:43:17.520 using data from almost 200 recorder wells. 00:43:17.520 --> 00:43:20.590 So on this slide, we're looking at, 00:43:20.590 --> 00:43:23.640 the first number being the change of average conditions 00:43:23.640 --> 00:43:26.150 in each of those nine aquifers, 00:43:26.150 --> 00:43:29.043 average conditions this month compared to last month, 00:43:30.100 --> 00:43:34.440 this month being October, we don't have November data yet. 00:43:34.440 --> 00:43:39.350 And then the second number is change relative to last year, 00:43:39.350 --> 00:43:42.171 average conditions in October, 2021. 00:43:42.171 --> 00:43:44.515 Pretty good news here. 00:43:44.515 --> 00:43:48.013 For two of the aquifers, 00:43:49.570 --> 00:43:53.430 have declined relative to last month, 00:43:53.430 --> 00:43:56.050 with the other seven increasing. 00:43:56.050 --> 00:43:58.710 And two of the reservoirs, 00:43:58.710 --> 00:44:01.520 or three are down relative to the previous year. 00:44:01.520 --> 00:44:04.230 So this is a typical time when our groundwater 00:44:04.230 --> 00:44:07.623 starts to bounce back this time of year. 00:44:08.800 --> 00:44:10.033 Next slide, please. 00:44:11.500 --> 00:44:13.540 This is the seasonal drought outlook 00:44:13.540 --> 00:44:15.110 from the National Weather Service, 00:44:15.110 --> 00:44:17.500 looking at conditions through the end of February. 00:44:17.500 --> 00:44:20.440 And it anticipates the return of drought 00:44:20.440 --> 00:44:24.150 to most of the state by the end of February. 00:44:24.150 --> 00:44:27.990 The biggest driver on this outlook is La Nina conditions, 00:44:27.990 --> 00:44:30.950 which typically, during the winter, 00:44:30.950 --> 00:44:35.830 bring Texas warmer and drier than average conditions. 00:44:35.830 --> 00:44:39.870 Just for a taste of what a La Nina winter looks like for us, 00:44:39.870 --> 00:44:41.820 we only have to look back to last winter, 00:44:41.820 --> 00:44:44.430 which was very similar conditions. 00:44:44.430 --> 00:44:46.130 And over the months of October, 00:44:46.130 --> 00:44:49.040 November, December of last year, 00:44:49.040 --> 00:44:54.040 we got 60% of normal precipitation over the state. 00:44:54.050 --> 00:44:57.100 So we can probably anticipate something similar 00:44:57.100 --> 00:44:59.927 this October, November, and December as well. 00:44:59.927 --> 00:45:04.070 Hopefully La Nina will break up before May, 00:45:04.070 --> 00:45:06.750 which is kind of the make or break month for our state. 00:45:06.750 --> 00:45:09.570 And it looks like so far that that will be the case, 00:45:09.570 --> 00:45:12.020 but we'll keep you posted as things move forward. 00:45:13.230 --> 00:45:16.800 If you have any questions, that concludes my presentation. 00:45:16.800 --> 00:45:19.130 <v ->I think your report is a good reminder</v> 00:45:19.130 --> 00:45:20.753 that every drop counts. 00:45:22.500 --> 00:45:23.345 <v Mark>Thank you much.</v> 00:45:23.345 --> 00:45:24.345 <v ->Thank you.</v> 00:45:27.110 --> 00:45:28.671 <v ->Next item, please.</v> 00:45:28.671 --> 00:45:29.640 <v Ashley>Chairwoman,</v> 00:45:29.640 --> 00:45:32.663 the next item on the agenda is public comment. 00:45:33.720 --> 00:45:36.030 <v ->Do you have anyone signed up for public comment?</v> 00:45:36.030 --> 00:45:38.000 <v Ashley>We did not receive any cards from anyone</v> 00:45:38.000 --> 00:45:39.833 wishing to address the Board today. 00:45:41.253 --> 00:45:43.320 <v ->Okay.</v> 00:45:43.320 --> 00:45:44.153 Well with that, 00:45:44.153 --> 00:45:47.090 the Board will not meet in closed session today. 00:45:47.090 --> 00:45:49.720 This Texas Water Development Board meeting is adjourned. 00:45:49.720 --> 00:45:52.475 The time is 2:16 PM. 00:45:52.475 --> 00:45:54.892 (gavel taps)