Jennifer Smith

The Board will address several operational and administrative matters, including the payment of invoices, ratification of various project expenditures, and approval of contractor pay requests. Key business items involve updates on Lake Pointe wastewater treatment plant repairs, litigation matters, and a presentation on alternative groundwater sources. The agenda also includes discussions on wholesale water service agreements, engineering services for plant expansions, pipeline projects, budget amendments, and amendments to the rate tariff regarding impact fees. Furthermore, the meeting will cover environmental consulting proposals and the general manager’s report on annual goals.

The board meeting agenda includes the authorization of payments for invoices, revenue bond payments, and various construction and repair projects. Old business items focus on updates regarding the Lake Pointe wastewater treatment plant repairs and ongoing litigation. New business topics cover the fiscal year 2025 audit, groundwater source presentations, waterline extensions, service availability requests for residential and school district developments, engineering proposals for roadway improvements, revisions to leak adjustment policies, impact fee policies, water restriction stages, and updates to service agreement processes.

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.