Joshua W. Allen

This document is the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6, designed to protect community health, safety, and welfare by identifying and mitigating risks from natural hazards. The plan updates hazard and risk data, development information, demographic data, and mitigation priorities and actions, with a focus on the period from 2016-2021. Key strategic areas include protecting natural resources, reducing losses through public awareness and involvement, facilitating responsible development, minimizing environmental and economic impacts, and enhancing inter-agency cooperation. The plan identifies flood hazards as the most significant threat, alongside dam failure, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hurricanes and tropical storms, drought/extreme heat, and severe winter weather.

The meeting included a presentation on the Tropical Storm Imelda Report and Observations. The board authorized the payment of routine bills, acknowledged the receipt of the Investment Schedule for September 2019, and approved the Certified Roll Jurisdiction Summary of the tax roll for Tax Year 2019. They also adopted Jefferson County's Holiday Schedule for the Year 2020. Furthermore, they authorized payment to Texas Eastern Transmission for pipeline relocation, accepted a Statement of Sole Source for a Commercial Slope Mower, and awarded bids for new tractors to Brookside Equipment and Shoppa's Farm Supply. The board ratified bid specifications for John Deere Tractors and Mowers, authorized the execution of pipeline/utility permits for CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations and Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC, and declared a public hearing for the award of a Texas Water Development Flood Protection Grant Contract. An executive session was held to deliberate on personnel matters and pending litigation, after which the board approved procedures for filling the permanent position of General Manager.

The meeting included recognition of Robert Copeland Sr. for his 28 years of service, consideration of a resolution authorizing payment of routine bills, and acknowledgement of the Investment Schedule for July 2025. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed tax rate for 2025, followed by a resolution setting the tax rate. The board also considered resolutions adopting homestead tax exemptions, authorizing notification to the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) regarding contribution rates for 2026, and adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Additionally, the board authorized changes to signature authority on accounts, ratified amendments to contracts with the Texas Water Development Board for grant projects, and approved a renewal option for a portable toilet contract. The board also authorized awards for a term contract for heavy materials.

The meeting included updates on grant projects, including the FIF Regional Watershed Study Grant extension and upcoming TWDB contracts for various relief and detention projects. The board considered resolutions for payment of routine bills, acknowledged the receipt and filing of the Investment Schedule, and authorized a Professional Services Agreement with Milliman, Inc. for actuarial services. They also granted authority to purchase a drainage easement, ratified the GLO Contract for the Corley Diversion CDBG-MIT GLO Grant Project, and authorized actions related to the CDBG Program grant. Policies related to civil rights, citizen participation, fair housing, and conflict of interest were approved and adopted. Additionally, the board authorized a Temporary Work Agreement for access to the District's right-of-way, accepted drainage easements and a General Warranty Deed, and authorized storm drainpipe tie-in permits. Feedback was shared regarding the District's assistance in the Tyrrell Park Garden Club's pond restoration, and there was discussion on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone program.

The meeting included a closed session to consult with the District's Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and for consultation on legal matters. The board reconvened in open session, and the meeting was adjourned with no actions taken.