Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 20

The Board reviewed financial and bookkeeping matters, including the bookkeeper's report, quarterly investment report, annual energy billing sheet, and budget comparisons, and approved the bills for payment. They also approved the filing of the District's continuing disclosure of information agreement. The Board reviewed the District's procedures for continuing disclosure compliance and discussed tax assessment and collection matters, approving the tax assessor/collector's report and payment of tax bills. The Board adopted an order levying taxes for the 2021 tax rate. The operator's report and levee operations inspection report were presented and reviewed, including discussion of subsidence at the Brazos River Outfall. The board authorized the purchase of a battery charger for a generator. Updates were provided on the Brazos River Outfall Repair Project, and Pay Estimate No. 1 was approved. The Board discussed joining the Fort Bend Economic Development Corporation Levee Group and designated a voting member representative for the Association of Water Board Directors.

The meeting addressed several key items, including a review of the budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, and a resolution concerning exemptions from taxation. The operation of district facilities was discussed, including erosion issues at the Brazos River and a proposal for levee re-grading. A resolution was adopted in support of Project Brazos. Engineering matters were reviewed, and the preparation of a bond application was authorized. The board also discussed preparation for the potential effects of COVID-19 and adopted a resolution regarding the delegation of authority during an emergency.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included public comments, financial and bookkeeping matters such as bill payments, investment reviews, and discussion regarding AWB Winter and Summer conferences. Key actions involved authorizing the filing of education/training compliance status with the Fort Bend County Drainage District and accepting annual disclosure statements. The board was also scheduled to conduct an annual review and adoption of the Investment Policy and review/revision of the Authorized Depository Institutions and Qualified Broker/Dealers list. Engineering matters addressed included the Levee Operation and Maintenance Manual, the Widening and Raising of FM 723, the Levee Rehabilitation Project, commercial development at Market at Kingdom Heights, drainage district levee inspections, updates from the Texas Water Development Board, and a review of the Five Acre Drill Site. The agenda also included tax assessment and collections matters and TCEQ Phase II Small MS4 items.

The meeting included discussions on public comments, financial and bookkeeping matters such as bill payments, investment reviews, the budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and the Association of Water Board Directors winter conference. The board also discussed filing education/training compliance status, accepting annual disclosure statements, the Annual Report regarding Post-Issuance Compliance Policy, and the annual review of the Investment Policy. Further discussions included tax assessment and collections, exemptions from taxation, operation of district facilities, engineering matters such as levee recertification, updates on the Fort Bend County inspection report, MS4 waiver, strategic plan for long term levee repairs, the Brazos River Outfall Project, bond application No. 4, and development in the District, as well as the attorney's report and the next meeting date.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including a review of the bookkeeper's report, authorization to purchase certificates of deposit, and opening a Texas Class account. The tax assessor collector's report was approved, noting that 99.91% of the 2023 taxes have been collected. The 2023 tax rate was adopted, and an order levying taxes was issued. The operator's report and levee operations inspection report were reviewed, along with images of the District and the Brazos River Outfall. Updates were provided on the Levee Rehabilitation Project and the Market at Kingdom Heights.