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The feed for the-
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All attendees are in listen-only mode.
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(gavel thuds)
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This meeting of the Texas Water Development Board
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is called to order.
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The time is 9:33 AM.
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For the record,
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I'm Chairwoman Brooke Paup,
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and with me today is Kathleen Jackson and George Peyton.
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Yay! Pleased to have you all.
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(audience applauding)
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Ashley, the first item, please.
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Chairwoman, the first item on the agenda today
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is discussion regarding outreach efforts and activities.
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We'll start with Ms. Jackson.
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Well, exciting to officially welcome George to the board.
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We're so thrilled you're here.
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And such talent and enthusiasm that...
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I know that we're gonna make a great team.
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Since our last board meeting,
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I attended the Texas House Committee
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on Appropriations hearing
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about their imminent charges
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related to the Flood Infrastructure Fund,
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I helped celebrate our Executive Administrator, Jeff Walker,
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at the Texas State Agency
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Business Administrators Association, summer conference,
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wait for it,
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in San Antonio for receiving
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the 2022 Administrator of the Year.
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(audience applauding)
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I'm gonna,
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I'll be headed to Dallas after this meeting
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for the North Texas Commission Infrastructure Summit.
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And George.
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Okay. Hi.
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Thank you, Chairwoman Paup.
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I'm excited to be here,
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thank you all for that welcome.
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I'd also like to thank Governor Abbott
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for the appointment to this wonderful agency.
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My name's George Peyton,
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for those of you who don't know me.
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I grew up in a small little town of Canadian, Texas,
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in the panhandle.
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So I am well aware of the vital importance
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that water plays
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for both our rural communities,
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as well as our fast-growing cities across the state,
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many of which
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are some of the fastest-growing across the nation.
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So it might short time at the TWB,
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it is clear that the executive administration, and staff,
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and everyone here has been extremely welcoming,
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and everyone has that same mission in their mind
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of providing a secure water future for the state of Texas.
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In the past two weeks,
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since I've been sworn in,
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not quite two weeks,
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it's been a busy two weeks.
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I've attended numerous briefings,
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I've been inundated with acronyms,
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(Brooke chuckling)
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but I've had a chance
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to interact with many of the wonderful staff
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and folks here at the board
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that make it clear why this is
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one of the most highly regarded agencies across the state.
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So, excited to be there.
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And to top that off,
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I had the chance to celebrate,
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Jeff in San Antonio last week as he received
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the Executive Administrator of the Year Award,
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so that was fantastic.
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All that said, I'm thrilled to be here,
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and excited to get to work.
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Thank you.
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Well, it's a wonderful new day at TWDB,
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thrilled to have George on board.
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We all laugh,
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all appointee laugh and say,
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there's really no guidebook
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to being an appointee or a Commissioner,
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you just get thrown in the deep end
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and you sink or swim.
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And George is definitely swimming.
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He's doing great,
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and we are just thrilled to have him.
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And just echo what my two wonderful board members have said,
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We were so excited to celebrate Jeff.
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It was a long time coming.
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He's truly one of the best in the business
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in state agency, Ashley. (chuckling)
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I can see him. (chuckling)
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We couldn't fulfill our mission
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at the Water Development Board without Jeff, and Amanda,
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and the whole crew.
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It takes a village.
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I'm just super happy at this board meeting,
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we're finally fully staffed,
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and let's just make it a great year, y'all.
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Anyways, next item please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is
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considered approving by resolution
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the issuance, and sale, and delivery
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of Texas Water Development Board bonds
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to support the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund
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for Texas program in one or more series,
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the execution of the bond in denture,
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the execution of the State Water Implementation Fund
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for Texas transfer agreement,
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the preliminary official statement,
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and authorization for the Executive Administrator,
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chief financial officer,
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development fund manager,
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or any other authorized representative
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to act on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board
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in the sale and delivery of such bonds.
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And Georgia Sanchez is here
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to present to the board on this item today.
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Good morning, Chairwoman Paup,
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Director Jackson,
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Director Peyton.
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For the record, I'm Georgia Sanchez
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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And with this item,
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the Executive Administrator is recommending approval
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of the documents associated with
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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or SWIRFT revenue bonds,
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and delegation of authority for the Executive Administrator,
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chief financial officer,
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and development fund manager
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to act in the sale of the bonds.
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These bonds are being issued
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to provide financial assistance for projects
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through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas,
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or SWIFT Program,
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and to pay costs of issuance.
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The requested not to exceed principal amount
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is $1.1 billion,
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and the not to exceed SWIFT transfer of $130 million
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is also requested.
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The transaction team,
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which was approved by the board on June 9th,
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consists of Hilltop as financial advisor,
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McCall Parker Kirsten Horton as bond council
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and Bracewell as disclosure council.
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We also have an underwriting syndicate led by City Group.
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If approved, we will announce the sale,
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and we plan to price these bonds
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on or about September 28th,
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and close on or about October 13th.
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And the Executive Administrator recommends approval.
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Thanks, Georgia.
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Questions, comments?
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Just excited to see this transaction moving forward.
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When we started the whole SWIFT process,
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when the $2 billion was transferred
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from the (indistinct) fund,
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there was a lot of question
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as to what the appetite would be,
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both from communities to invest in infrastructure
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as well as the market.
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And of course,
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what we've seen over time is that
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both are truly excited to take advantage of it
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from both an investor side,
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as well as communities building out with today's dollars,
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taking advantage of the SWIFT
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and preparing to make sure
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that Texas has the water that we need for the future.
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So, really exciting to see this,
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really appreciate all the work that
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you and the staff have done
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on getting us ready for another bond sale.
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Yeah, I would say that
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this to me strikes a great balance
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of being able to leverage the dollars, the SWIFT dollars.
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as much as we can,
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while still making sure that we preserve that capital
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for all the projects to come in the future.
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So, great job.
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Well said.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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approving the issuance sale and delivery
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of Texas Water Development Board bonds
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to support the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund
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for Texas Program in one or more series.
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The execution of the bond, indenture,
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the execution of the State Water Implementation Fund
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for Texas funds transfer agreement,
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the preliminary official statement,
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and authorization for the Executive Administrator,
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chief financial officer,
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development fund manager,
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or any other authorized representative
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to act on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board
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in the sale,
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delivery of such funds,
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Thanks Georgia.
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Ashley, next item please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is
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considered authorizing the Executive Administrator
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to execute a contract amendment
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with Computer Share Trust Company,
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to extend the contract for an additional one-year-period
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and increase the value of the contract by $350,000
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for the purposes of registering and safekeeping
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political subdivision obligations
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for all financing programs,
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except the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund
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for Texas.
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and Leroy Lopez is here
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to present to the board on this item today.
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Good morning, Chairwoman Paup,
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Director Jackson,
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Director Peyton.
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For the record,
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my name is Leroy Lopez
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from your Executive Administrator staff.
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Computer Shared Trust Company, formally Wells Fargo,
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has been providing custodial services
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to the Texas Water Development Board
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by registering and safekeeping
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political subdivision obligations
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for all our financing programs,
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except for SWIRF.
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The contract we had with computer serve,
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Wells Fargo,
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commenced in September of 2019
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for a period three years
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with an option to extend
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for two additional one-year-periods.
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Today, we are requesting approval
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to execute contract amendment with Computer Share
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to extend the contract for an additional one-year-period
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and to increase the value of the contract by $350,000.
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Computer Share has been providing these services
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for the last three fiscal years
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and they've done,
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they've met all our needs
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and have excellent performance history with us.
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So, with your approval,
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have any questions?
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Questions, comments?
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Well, I think as you reiterate,
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they've done a good job and so,
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happy to see them moving forward with this.
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Wonderful.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we authorize
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the Executive Administrator
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to execute a contract amendment
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with Computer Share Trust Company
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to extend the contract for an additional one-year-period
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and to increase the value of the contract
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for the purposes of registering and safekeeping
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political subdivision obligations
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for all financing programs,
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except the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Thanks Leroy.
Thank you.
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Ashley, next item please.
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Chairwoman, the next item is
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approve by resolution
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a request from
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the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning, acquisition, design and construction
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of a water supply project.
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And Jesse Milanovic is here
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to present to the board on this item today.
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Good morning, Chairwoman Paup,
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Director Jackson,
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Director Peyton.
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Good morning.
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For the record, my name is Jesse Milanovic
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of the executive and administrator staff.
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The Greenbelt Municipal Water...
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Sorry,
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the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
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is a wholesale provider of water
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to approximately 21,422 customers
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in Childress,
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Donnelly,
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Ford,
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Hall,
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Hardman,
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and Wilbarger counties.
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The authorities main water source is
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the Greenbelt Reservoir.
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The authority also draws water from the Ogallala Aquifer
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at its two well fields.
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As of May, 2022,
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the reservoir is operating at approximately 15.3% capacity,
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which is a decline of 2.5%, approximately,
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over the previous year.
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The authority proposes to drill three new water wells
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into the Ogallala Aquifer
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at a new well field located approximately
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12 miles north of the Greenbelt Reservoir.
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The proposed project would provide redundant water supply
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to ensure that the authority can meet
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its wholesale customer's current and future needs.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval
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of this request.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm available if you have any questions.
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Excellent, Jesse.
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Questions and comments?
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Excellent project.
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Of course, exactly,
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I think what the SWIFT was intended to do
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was to help communities
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and small regional projects,
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large regional projects,
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and make sure that they have future water supply.
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And I think a keyword that you mentioned was redundancy.
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So, great project.
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Thanks for working on this.
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I would add as well that
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given that area,
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that Lake Greenbelt
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being the main water supply for the area
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and it operating at now 15%,
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this seems like a very worthwhile and much needed project.
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Ms. Jackson always says,
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no project's too big, no project's too small
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for a SWIFT Program.
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And I think this is a shining example of that.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning, acquisition, design, and construction
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of a water supply project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Next item please.
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Chairwoman, staff has requested
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to present items five, six, and seven together.
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It's fine, thank you.
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Item number five,
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approved by resolution,
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a request from the City of Dallas
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for multi-year financing
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from the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a water conservation project.
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Item number six,
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approved by resolution,
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a request from the City of Dallas,
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning and design
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of a water system improvements project
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and a waiver of the requirement
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to include funds to mitigate water loss
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as part of this project.
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Item number seven,
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approved by resolution,
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a request from the City of Dallas,
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for construction of a treated water pipeline project,
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and a waiver of the requirement to include funds
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to mitigate water loss as part of this project.
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And Joe Cohen will present on all three items today.
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Good morning.
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For the record, my name is Joe Cohen
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The City of Dallas provides water
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for approximately 2.4 million people
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within the City of Dallas
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and 23 nearby customer cities.
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The city's total water needs are expected to increase
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from 370 million gallons per day
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to 435 million gallons per day by 2040.
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The city has conducted
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a comprehensive assessment of its water delivery system
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in preparation of this growing need.
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The assessment resulted in numerous recommended strategies
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and identified over $900 million
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of capital improvements needed
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within the next 30 years.
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The city is requesting funding for three of these strategies
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identified in the water as system assessment.
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This includes multi-year financing
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for planning, design, and construction
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of the water (indistinct) replacement program.
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This program will replace
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approximately 500 miles of waterline
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over the next five years
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and help the city address
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the city's water conservation needs.
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The city is requesting financing for planning and design
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of a replacement of
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the Lake June Pump Station and Reservoir.
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The lake June Pump Station is over 60 years old
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and beyond its useful life.
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The replacement pump station is needed
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to address system delivery and capacity needs.
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The city is also requesting financing
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for construction of the Southwest Pipeline Phase I Project.
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This project will construct approximately six miles
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of 96-inch transmission line
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connecting the east side water treatment plant
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and the summit ground storage tanks in Cedar Hill.
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This project is also needed
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to address system delivery and capacity needs.
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Finally, the City of Dallas is requesting a waiver
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of the requirements to include
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funding to mitigate water loss
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as part of the Lake June
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and the Southwest Pipeline Projects.
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The city will be addressing water loss
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with the water (indistinct) replacement program
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and other water management strategies.
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The city has noted that water loss for 2019
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was at 17.5%,
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which meets their water conservation plan goals through 2024
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and is working towards a water loss goal of 5.3% by 2029.
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The Executive Administrator recommends
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approval of these requests.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm available for any questions.
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Thanks, Joe questions, comments?
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It's great to see that
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the first point that you made
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was about water conservation,
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and although the three projects,
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that's the one that you put up first.
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And also that the other two projects,
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well, all three of the really contribute to reliability
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and resiliency in their existing system.
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And what a great commitment, I think,
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by the City of Dallas to...
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They're well within their threshold right now.
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They're targeted to be able to meet it,
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but they've established a very aggressive goal of 5.3%,
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as you noted in 2029.
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Keeping more of the water molecules inside the pipeline
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is a great way to address conservation,
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and a great way to address water loss.
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And it really offsets the need to provide, if you will,
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more costly water supply solutions.
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I mean the best water you can provide
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or the most cost-effective water you can provide is that,
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that you already have
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and you use more efficiently.
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So great projects,
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great job at reaching out, I think,
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to the City of Dallas.
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It's a sizable investment for them.
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And I think a tribune, I think,
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to the board and your staff
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for being able to provide this service
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in a timely manner and meet their needs.
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And thanks for working on this.
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All said.
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Yeah, I would echo exactly
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what Director Jackson said as well,
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that that conservation is crucial
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to meeting future water needs
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and really like to see that they are that dedicated,
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moving from 17% to 5% water loss
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is a aggressive goal.
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And we're happy to help them get there.
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I would also say that being forward-thinking
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and addressing infrastructure
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that is approaching 60 years old.
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And the pump station replacement
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is something that is very needed and beneficial.
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So thank you.
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It's the ultimate trifecta.
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We're reducing water loss and promoting conservation,
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replacing aging infrastructure
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and staying ahead of future growth.
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It's a great project, thanks.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Dallas
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a water conservation project
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for planning and design
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of a water systems improvement project
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and a waiver of the requirement
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to include funds to mitigate water loss
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as part of this project
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and for construction of a treated water pipeline project
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and a waiver of the requirement
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to include funds to mitigate water loss
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as part of this project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda
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is approved by resolution
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a request from the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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on behalf of the city of Gainesville
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a water conservation project
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and a waiver from the requirement to include funds
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to mitigate water loss as part of this project.
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Now, Joe Cohen will also present to the board
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on this item today.
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Once again for the record,
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my name is Joe Cohen
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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provides the City of Gainesville
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with assistance in financing and construction
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of water and wastewater facilities.
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The city is in Cook County,
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approximately 60 miles Northwest of Dallas,
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and provides water and wastewater services
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to a population of approximately 16,500 residents.
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Greater Texoma Utility Authority is requesting funds
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on behalf of the city
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to replace approximately 4,600 linear feet
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of aging cast iron water lines.
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The segment to be replaced
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has frequent water loss
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from leaks and breaks
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is estimated at about 6 million gallons per year.
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Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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is also requesting a waiver on behalf of the city
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for mitigating its apparent water loss
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in order to focus on the waterline replacement project
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that mitigates real water loss.
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The city has recently replaced approximately 50%
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of its existing customers' water meters,
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and has scheduled the replacement of the remaining meters
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over the next five to seven years.
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These new meters will result in improved overall accuracy
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of customer meter reading.
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And when combined with the reduction in real water loss
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expected from the current project
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will result in the decrease in the water loss
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in future water loss audits.
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The Executive Administrator recommends
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approval of these requests.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm available for any questions.
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Thanks, Joe.
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Questions, comments?
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Well, a great project,
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and a great partner in the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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and working with the board
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and helping the small communities
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to be able to move forward with all types of projects.
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And of course,
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today the topic seems to be conservation
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and great to see that SWIFT is a part of this.
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One of the things that I think was was mentioned
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in our discussion
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was not only the reduction in water loss,
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but also the increase in reliability,
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and the reduction in cost
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in having to go out there and (indistinct) those repairs,
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sometimes in the middle of the night,
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when it's not planned
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and you have no course of action
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except to go ahead
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and pay costly repair costs.
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I think a great move on behalf of the community,
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attribute to them and their leadership
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for actually going in
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and addressing their aging infrastructure,
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utilizing the resources of the SWIFT,
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again, to enhance overall reliability
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and reduce water loss.
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And thanks for working on this.
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Yes, no, it looks like a fantastic project
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and a great use of funds.
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Conservation, replacing old infrastructure
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is exactly what this is needed.
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It's a great project
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and shout out to Senator Drew Springer,
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who's Gainesville's number one cheerleader.
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I'm sure he is watching this
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and waiting for this vote.
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Anyways.
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is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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on behalf of the city of Gainesville
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
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for planning, design, and construction
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of a water conservation project
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and a waiver from the requirement
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to include funds to mitigate water loss
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as part of this project,
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second?
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Thanks Joe.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is
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approved by resolution
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a request from the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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on behalf of the Colin Grayson Municipal Alliance
00:24:04.590 --> 00:24:05.640
for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning and construction of water system improvements.
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And Joe Cohen will handle this one as well.
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Hello Joe.
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Hello.
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(chuckling) Once again, for the record,
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my name is Joe Cohen
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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provides Colin Grayson Municipal Alliance
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with assistance in financing
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and construction of water infrastructure.
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The authority currently operates a 20-mile pipeline,
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which delivers treated water
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purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District
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to the alliance's member cities of Melissa,
00:24:47.490 --> 00:24:49.437
Anne, Holstein and (indistinct).
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The authority's Bloomville Pump Station
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is need of capacity upgrades.
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The authority is requesting funds
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for an additional vertical turbine pump
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and two additional stages
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for the existing three pumps at the pump station.
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The project will also include
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a 500,000 gallon ground storage tank,
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a backup generator,
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and other upgrades and repairs.
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The project is needed to meet the 2026 expected water demand
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of the alliance's member cities.
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The Executive Administrator
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recommends approval of this request.
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This concludes my presentation
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and I'm available for any questions.
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Thanks, Joe.
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Questions, comments.
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Again, and great to see the GTUA stepping forward
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in helping the member cities.
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And many of the upgrades that you mentioned,
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not only provide enhanced reliability
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and ultimately water conservation,
00:25:53.760 --> 00:25:55.200
but also energy efficiency.
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So again, a great project
00:25:57.480 --> 00:25:59.230
and appreciate you working on this.
00:26:00.360 --> 00:26:01.350
Agreed. Great project.
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2026 is gonna be here before you know it
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so these need to happen quick.
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Absolutely. Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
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on behalf of the Colin Grayson Municipal Alliance
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
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for planning and construction
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of a water systems improvements
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
Aye.
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Motion passes.
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Thanks Joe.
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Thank you.
Good job.
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Next item please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is
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approved by resolution
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a request from the City of Fulshear
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
00:26:45.870 --> 00:26:48.570
for construction of a water supply project.
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And Nancy Richards is here
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to present to the board on this item today.
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Good morning.
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Chairwoman Paup,
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Director Jackson,
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welcome Director Peyton.
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For the record, my name is Nancy Richards
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The City of Fulshear is located in Fort Bend County,
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about 30 miles west of the City of Houston.
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The city provides water
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and wastewater services to approximately 15,700 residents.
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(clearing throat) Excuse me.
00:27:15.810 --> 00:27:17.340
The city is a participant of
00:27:17.340 --> 00:27:19.320
the North Fort Bend Water Authority's
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groundwater reduction plan
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to reduce the amount of ground water
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pumped within the region.
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However, it is not scheduled to receive surface water
00:27:27.900 --> 00:27:30.840
for several years through the authorities SWIFT project
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to bring water from the Northeast water purification plant.
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To meet the citywide water demands,
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the city is requesting $14.5 million in construction funds
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from the SWIFT Program
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for a new ground water plant,
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including a new well,
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1.5 million gallon ground storage tank,
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and a 5.75 million gallon per day booster pump station.
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The project will also include an asset management plan
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for the facility.
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The project will help meet the minimum requirements
00:28:00.210 --> 00:28:02.400
of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
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provide redundancy within both the city
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and the water authority's systems
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and provide additional water
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for this fast-growing area of Texas.
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The Executive Administrator recommends approval,
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and this concludes my presentation,
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and I'm happy to answer any questions.
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Thanks Nancy.
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Questions, comments?
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I have to comment on
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the provision of the asset management plan,
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so good job there.
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I think that's an important step
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for any size community
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in particularly in this case for a small community.
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So, thanks for working on this project.
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Yes, absolutely fast-growing area,
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needs all the water supplies it can get,
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so it's great.
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Great project.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the City of Fulshear
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
00:28:51.390 --> 00:28:54.120
for construction of a water supply project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I Second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Thanks, Nancy.
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Next item, please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda is
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approve by resolution a request from
00:29:10.770 --> 00:29:12.480
the Alliance Regional Water Authority
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for financing from
00:29:13.470 --> 00:29:16.587
the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
00:29:16.587 --> 00:29:19.500
for the construction of water system improvements.
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Dan Larson is here today
00:29:21.270 --> 00:29:23.070
to present to the board on the item.
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Good morning.
00:29:26.427 --> 00:29:28.080
For the record, I'm Dan Larson
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of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The Alliance Regional Water Authority
00:29:33.630 --> 00:29:36.720
is requesting an additional $10 million
00:29:36.720 --> 00:29:38.130
from the SWIFT Program
00:29:38.130 --> 00:29:40.080
for their existing joint project
00:29:40.080 --> 00:29:42.963
with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.
00:29:43.980 --> 00:29:48.980
The original project with GBRA is to develop a well field
00:29:49.230 --> 00:29:53.253
and 33.5 million gallons per day water treatment plant,
00:29:54.240 --> 00:29:56.133
in Eastern Caldwell county,
00:29:57.150 --> 00:30:00.030
along with the needed booster pump stations
00:30:00.030 --> 00:30:01.740
and transmission lines to convey
00:30:01.740 --> 00:30:04.350
this additional water supply
00:30:04.350 --> 00:30:07.020
to multiple communities along the I35 corridor
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between San Antonio and Austin.
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Specifically this proposed additional funding
00:30:13.830 --> 00:30:15.510
is for the transmission line
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from a booster pump station,
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just east of San Marcos to delivery points
00:30:20.610 --> 00:30:22.710
in and near the City of Kyle,
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10 miles north of the booster pump station.
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Participants in the project include
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the cities of San Marcos, Kyle, Buda,
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and Canyon Regional Water Authority,
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all are original participants in the project.
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The Executive Administrator
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recommends approval of their request
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and I'm available for questions.
00:30:46.500 --> 00:30:47.333
Thanks Dan.
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Questions, comments.
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Certainly a very-fast growing part of Texas.
00:30:50.670 --> 00:30:54.330
And this has been a successful project,
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I think, for the board and for the SWIFT.
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And I think really speaks to the flexibility of
00:30:58.140 --> 00:30:59.460
the SWIFT Program.
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So as things change over time,
00:31:02.520 --> 00:31:05.250
the communities that are already engaged and involved
00:31:05.250 --> 00:31:07.770
in a project are able to come to the board,
00:31:07.770 --> 00:31:10.080
provide the data and information
00:31:10.080 --> 00:31:15.060
to basically substantiate additional funding
00:31:15.060 --> 00:31:16.440
and move forward to...
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If you will stay ahead of the curve,
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so build it before we need it,
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and use the resources of today's dollars in the SWIFT
00:31:24.000 --> 00:31:25.680
to be able to build out infrastructure.
00:31:25.680 --> 00:31:27.450
So, a great project
00:31:27.450 --> 00:31:29.200
and appreciate you working on this.
00:31:30.870 --> 00:31:31.950
I agree with Director Jackson,
00:31:31.950 --> 00:31:33.930
it's a great use of additional funding
00:31:33.930 --> 00:31:35.940
for a much needed existing project
00:31:35.940 --> 00:31:39.360
and does demonstrate the flexibility of the program.
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So that's great.
00:31:41.370 --> 00:31:42.660
Again, lots of moving parts
00:31:42.660 --> 00:31:45.354
with these next two items,
00:31:45.354 --> 00:31:48.120
a lot of work on your part,
00:31:48.120 --> 00:31:50.653
but I do love seeing the communities work together.
00:31:50.653 --> 00:31:52.200
It's excellent,
00:31:52.200 --> 00:31:53.340
it's a shining example
00:31:53.340 --> 00:31:55.980
what the SWIFT really should be doing.
00:31:55.980 --> 00:31:57.720
Is there a motion?
00:31:57.720 --> 00:31:59.370
Chairwoman, I move that we adopt
00:31:59.370 --> 00:32:00.690
the proposed resolution
00:32:00.690 --> 00:32:02.310
for the Alliance Regional Water Authority
00:32:02.310 --> 00:32:03.270
for financing from
00:32:03.270 --> 00:32:06.330
the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
00:32:06.330 --> 00:32:08.340
for the construction of water system improvements
00:32:08.340 --> 00:32:10.710
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:32:10.710 --> 00:32:11.580
Is there a second?
00:32:11.580 --> 00:32:12.690
I second.
00:32:12.690 --> 00:32:13.800
All those in favor say, aye.
00:32:13.800 --> 00:32:14.820
Aye.
Aye.
00:32:14.820 --> 00:32:16.830
Motion passes.
00:32:16.830 --> 00:32:18.030
Next item please.
00:32:18.030 --> 00:32:19.890
Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda
00:32:19.890 --> 00:32:21.810
is approved by resolution of requests
00:32:21.810 --> 00:32:24.300
from the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
00:32:24.300 --> 00:32:25.860
for multi-year financing from
00:32:25.860 --> 00:32:29.280
the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
00:32:29.280 --> 00:32:31.740
for the planning, acquisition, design and construction
00:32:31.740 --> 00:32:33.420
of water system improvements.
00:32:33.420 --> 00:32:35.910
And Dan Larson will also present to the board
00:32:35.910 --> 00:32:37.500
on this item today.
00:32:37.500 --> 00:32:38.850
Thank you.
00:32:38.850 --> 00:32:39.683
Good morning.
00:32:39.683 --> 00:32:40.530
Once again, for the record,
00:32:40.530 --> 00:32:43.263
I'm Dan Larson of the Executive Administrator staff.
00:32:44.310 --> 00:32:46.590
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
00:32:46.590 --> 00:32:49.950
is requesting approximately 112 million
00:32:49.950 --> 00:32:51.870
from the SWIFT Program
00:32:51.870 --> 00:32:55.170
for an expansion phase of their existing joint project
00:32:55.170 --> 00:32:57.320
with the Alliance Regional Water Authority.
00:32:58.590 --> 00:33:00.270
The original project with Alliance
00:33:00.270 --> 00:33:02.160
is to develop a well field
00:33:02.160 --> 00:33:05.910
and a 33.5 million gallons per day water treatment plant
00:33:05.910 --> 00:33:08.070
in Eastern Caldwell County,
00:33:08.070 --> 00:33:10.230
along with the needed booster pump stations
00:33:10.230 --> 00:33:11.940
and transmission lines.
00:33:11.940 --> 00:33:13.710
To convey this additional water supply
00:33:13.710 --> 00:33:17.220
to multiple communities along the I35 quarter
00:33:17.220 --> 00:33:19.143
between Austin and San Antonio.
00:33:21.360 --> 00:33:22.560
This phase expands on
00:33:22.560 --> 00:33:25.020
the existing SWIFT-financed infrastructure
00:33:25.020 --> 00:33:27.333
and adds new participants to the project.
00:33:28.230 --> 00:33:31.650
The authority proposes to expand the existing well field
00:33:31.650 --> 00:33:33.090
and add a transmission line
00:33:33.090 --> 00:33:36.510
from the city of Lockhart's water treatment plant
00:33:36.510 --> 00:33:38.970
to a new ground storage tank
00:33:38.970 --> 00:33:42.333
and booster pump station Northwest of the city.
00:33:44.820 --> 00:33:46.080
The transmission line
00:33:46.080 --> 00:33:48.240
will continue north of these facilities
00:33:48.240 --> 00:33:51.033
to provide water supply to Gofoth SUD,
00:33:51.930 --> 00:33:53.550
an existing participant
00:33:53.550 --> 00:33:57.510
and three new participants, south of the city of Austin,
00:33:57.510 --> 00:33:59.910
including County Line SUD,
00:33:59.910 --> 00:34:01.710
Maxwell SUD,
00:34:01.710 --> 00:34:03.903
and Camino Real Utility.
00:34:05.490 --> 00:34:07.860
Cost sharing agreements are being utilized
00:34:07.860 --> 00:34:11.310
to compensate the original project participants
00:34:11.310 --> 00:34:12.750
who are now directly benefiting
00:34:12.750 --> 00:34:14.700
from this expansion.
00:34:14.700 --> 00:34:18.120
An Alliance regional is not a participant in this funding
00:34:18.120 --> 00:34:19.623
of the expansion phase.
00:34:21.300 --> 00:34:23.250
The Executive Administrator recommends approval
00:34:23.250 --> 00:34:24.570
of their request.
00:34:24.570 --> 00:34:26.913
Once again, I'm available for any questions.
00:34:28.950 --> 00:34:30.150
Questions, comments?
00:34:30.150 --> 00:34:31.920
Again, speaks to the flexibility, I think,
00:34:31.920 --> 00:34:33.990
of the SWIFT Program,
00:34:33.990 --> 00:34:36.930
adding new participants to an existing regional project,
00:34:36.930 --> 00:34:39.570
and then the participants through their leadership
00:34:39.570 --> 00:34:43.020
coming together and working out a cost share agreement
00:34:43.020 --> 00:34:45.510
that fits this particular case.
00:34:45.510 --> 00:34:47.580
And GBRA, of course,
00:34:47.580 --> 00:34:49.890
has been a great partner with the board
00:34:49.890 --> 00:34:53.820
and a tremendously growing area of the state
00:34:53.820 --> 00:34:56.190
and really happy that we're able
00:34:56.190 --> 00:34:59.250
to utilize the resources of the SWIFT again,
00:34:59.250 --> 00:35:01.230
to build out and make sure
00:35:01.230 --> 00:35:03.240
that they have the water they need for the future.
00:35:03.240 --> 00:35:04.860
So thank you.
00:35:04.860 --> 00:35:06.270
Certainly, if there's one thing
00:35:06.270 --> 00:35:08.130
we need to address water issues in the state,
00:35:08.130 --> 00:35:09.150
it's collaboration.
00:35:09.150 --> 00:35:10.980
It seems like we've got a lot of that right here.
00:35:10.980 --> 00:35:12.183
So it's a great example.
00:35:13.680 --> 00:35:15.960
That is a very intelligent remark.
00:35:15.960 --> 00:35:18.160
You've only been on the board for two weeks.
00:35:19.170 --> 00:35:24.170
We love when our water folks work together for projects.
00:35:24.690 --> 00:35:27.000
It's exceedingly important.
00:35:27.000 --> 00:35:28.200
Is there a motion?
00:35:28.200 --> 00:35:31.020
Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
00:35:31.020 --> 00:35:33.240
for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
00:35:33.240 --> 00:35:34.740
for multi-year financing from
00:35:34.740 --> 00:35:37.287
the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas,
00:35:37.287 --> 00:35:40.050
for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction
00:35:40.050 --> 00:35:41.730
of water system improvements
00:35:41.730 --> 00:35:44.220
as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
00:35:44.220 --> 00:35:45.480
Is there a second?
00:35:45.480 --> 00:35:46.320
I second.
00:35:46.320 --> 00:35:47.313
All those in favor say, aye.
00:35:47.313 --> 00:35:48.327
Aye.
Aye.
00:35:48.327 --> 00:35:49.740
The motion passes.
00:35:49.740 --> 00:35:51.180
Thanks Dan.
00:35:51.180 --> 00:35:52.443
Next item please, Ashley.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda
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is approve by resolution
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a request from the Tarrant Regional Water District
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
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for construction of a water supply project.
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And Merea Lowy is here
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to present to the board on this item today.
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Good morning,
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Charwoman Paup,
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Director Jackson,
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Director Peyton.
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My name is Merea Lowy of the Executive Administrator staff.
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The north Texas region's water demands
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are projected to increase over the next several decades.
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The Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Dallas
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currently serve over 4.1 million residents.
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In continuous efforts to meet the projected water demands,
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the district and the city have partnered
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to finance, plan, design, construct, and operate
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the integrated pipeline or IPL.
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The IPL is a recommended water management strategy
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in the Region 6C water plan
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for the district and the city.
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The IPL Project is an integrated
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water delivery transmission system,
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connecting Lake Benbrook, Southwest of Fort worth,
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to Lake Palestine,
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approximately 72 miles south east of Dallas.
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It includes connections to the Cedar Creek
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and the Richland Chambers reservoirs.
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The complete IPL consists of 150 miles
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of 84 to 108-inch pipeline,
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three new lake pump stations,
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three new booster pump stations,
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and a 450-million-gallon balancing reservoir.
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The IPL integrates into the district's existing pipelines,
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creating flexibility in delivery,
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as well as quick response
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to fluctuating customer water demand.
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When completed,
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it will have the capacity to transport
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350 million gallons per day of raw water
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to the districts and the city's service areas.
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The board had previously participated in the IPL
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by providing $101.62 million in financing
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from the water infrastructure fund in 2010,
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and $450 million in financing from SWIFT in 2015.
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This previous commitments provided for planning,
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acquisition, design, and construction
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for multiple phases of the IPL.
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Most of the IPL Project has been completed
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and is operational.
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The only remaining pieces are the pipeline
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and the related infrastructure necessary
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to connect and bring water from lake Palestine
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to the rest of the IPL system
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at the Cedar Creek Reservoir.
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The proposed $255 million SWIFT funding
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along with an additional of approximately $280 million
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in district financing plan for 2025
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will be used to complete this last remaining section
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of the IPL.
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The district will own operate, maintain,
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and finance the project.
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However, the city is a joint participant in the IPL Project
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through a separate agreement.
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The current SWIFT funding request
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and the planned additional district funding in 2025
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will be paid entirely by the city
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through a contract with the district.
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The IPL will allow the district and the city
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to continue to support the regional community
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and its economic growth.
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The Executive Administrator
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recommends approval of this funding request.
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This concludes my presentation.
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May I answer any questions?
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Thanks, Maria.
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Questions, comments.
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Well, that was a great update on the IPL,
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and I think, also points to the importance of this project,
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not just to this region,
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but overall to the state
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and having this last segment go in,
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bringing in lake Palestine,
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I think, up opens up all kinds of opportunities,
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moving forward for additional water supply
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for that part of the state.
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And just great to see a project like this moving forward.
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I will add that there are many things
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that are unique about this project,
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but the one thing that struck me
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was that they have what is,
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I guess, called by many,
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to be the largest gate valve in the world,
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was utilized in this project,
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so, I think, just a Testament to things are,
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bigger things are happening in Texas.
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And when leadership takes the bull by the horn
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and wants to make things happen,
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well they do.
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And even if they need to get
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the largest gate valve in the world to do it.
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Exciting project,
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and really glad to hear about the status,
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and also that we're moving forward with this next step.
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No, I agree.
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The scope and scale of this project is very impressive
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and it'll be great to see
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this last portion of the pipeline come in.
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And just to note,
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since this is our SWIFT meeting,
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this was one of the first SWIFT projects we funded in 2015.
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So it's coming full circle.
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Great presentation.
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Is there a motion?
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Chairwoman, I move we adopt the proposed resolution
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for the Tarrant Regional Water District
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for financing from
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the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas
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for construction of a water supply project
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as recommended by our Executive Administrator.
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Is there a second?
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I second.
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All those in favor say, aye.
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Aye
Aye.
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The motion passes.
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Before we conclude this meeting,
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I wanted to promote our Water for Texas Conference,
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connecting H2 opportunities.
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Pretty clever.
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It is going to be in Austin, January 23rd through the 25th.
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Registration is now open at WaterForTexas.twdb.Texas.gov.
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This conference, as all of you know,
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will bring together industry experts and leaders
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from Texas and beyond
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for engaging panels to discuss water issues
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and opportunities in Texas.
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Register early to save some money,
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but can't wait to see y'all in January.
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And with that,
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next motion, our next item, please.
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Chairwoman, the next item on the agenda
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is public comment.
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Do we have any public comments?
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We do not have anyone registered today.
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All right.
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The board will not meet in closed session today.
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There being no further business
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at the Texas Water Development Board,
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this meeting is here by adjourned.
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The time is now 10:15 AM,
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got us out in under an hour.
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Thank you.