Jennifer Riechers

This strategic plan outlines the West Travis County Public Utility Agency's commitment to reliable service, responsible leadership, and a resilient future. Operating independently of tax funding, the agency reinvests all revenue to strengthen infrastructure, enhance operational systems, advance sustainability, and support the community. The plan is guided by five strategic pillars: Stewardship, focusing on responsible resource management; People, ensuring effective leadership and engaged teams; Excellence, optimizing systems for reliability, safety, and compliance; Development, investing in continuous improvement of infrastructure and technology; and Trust, building stakeholder confidence through integrity and accountability. The overarching vision is a future where every drop is managed with purpose, setting the standard for excellence and sustainability.

The agenda for the meeting includes several items under the Consent Agenda, such as approving the minutes from the April 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and authorizing various contractor pay requests, including one for the Southwest Parkway Pump Station Improvements and ratification of payments for the 1080 Transmission Line, Segment B, and AMI Meter Project. Old Business items involve discussions and potential action on planning for the Lake Pointe Wastewater Treatment Plant and litigation from Save Our Springs Alliance. New Business items cover the Emergency Interconnect Agreement with Lakeway MUD, the First Amendment to the Office Lease Agreement, revisions to the WTCPUA Rate Tariff concerning Impact Fees and deposit language, and discussion on alternative water sources and strategies. Additionally, the Board will consider declaring surplus property, approving an agreement for Eminent Domain services, discussing the Uplands Water Treatment Plant site plan, seeking engineering review for building height adjustments, and approving various Service Availability Letters and agreements with different entities for water and wastewater services.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items under the Consent Agenda, such as the approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, various invoices, quarterly investment reports, and contractor pay requests for projects like the Bear Creek Waterline Relocation and Southwest Parkway Pump Station Upgrade. Old Business topics feature updates on Lake Pointe WWTP repairs, discussion on litigation involving Save Our Springs Alliance, and General Manager Goals and Objectives. New Business focuses on considering actions related to the Cost of Service Study for service fees and rates, approving amendments to Service Availability Letters for properties, reviewing proposals for engineering services (including Interim Water Supply Feasibility Study and Pump Station Expansion), discussing policy on service agreement templates, and addressing the FY26 Budget Amendment Request for Lake Pointe Wastewater Treatment plant repairs.

This report details the Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) supporting the West Travis County Public Utility Agency's 2024 Impact Fee Study for the 2024-2034 planning period. The plan outlines projected water and wastewater Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs), defines system planning criteria, and identifies specific capital improvement projects for both water and wastewater systems. It includes estimated project timelines and costs, all designed to meet forecasted demands and ensure infrastructure capacity for future growth.

The agenda includes discussions and potential actions regarding planning for the Lake Pointe Wastewater Treatment Plant, litigation from Save Our Springs Alliance, an Alternative Water Study by Murfee Engineering, timelines for completion of CIP projects, policy regarding future water commitments and Non Standard Service Agreement language, planning for the 89th Legislative Session, a First Amendment to a Non Standard Service Agreement for the Pearl at Bee Cave, a Change Order from Austin Engineering for the 1175 Transmission Main, authorization of the General Manager to approve assignment of engineering services agreements with Murfee Engineering to Consor Holdings, LLC, and the Award of Contract for the 1240 Transmission Main project.