Harris County Municipal Utility District 70

The board meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the review of engineering and electrical inspection reports for the joint sewage treatment plant and the authorization of non-capital improvement repairs. The Board approved an insurance renewal proposal and accepted an Annual Financial and Operating Report. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution regarding its status as a Developed District, authorized various water usage reports and risk assessments, and reviewed tax collector and drainage facility maintenance reports. The Board also finalized the appointment of candidates for upcoming elections, authorized the preparation of Consumer Confidence Reports, approved the prevailing wage rate scale for construction projects, and authorized the use of surplus construction funds for a fire hydrant replacement project.

The Board of Directors discussed various engineering and operations reports, including electrical inspection updates, biomonitoring tests, and a water supply interconnect. Financial items included the approval of the bookkeeper's report, payment of invoices, authorization for a Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, and the filing of an Unclaimed Property Report. The board reviewed tax collection reports, authorized critical load status filings, and approved a risk and resilience assessment for district facilities. Additionally, the Board initiated a process to solicit new garbage and recycling service proposals and discussed compliance with new drinking water regulations regarding PFAS.

The board meeting will address various operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics include financial and tax assessor reports, maintenance and operations oversight (including water conservation, risk assessment, and AWIA compliance), and engineering projects such as facility repairs, smart meter installation, and stormwater plans. The attorney's report will cover potential executive sessions for property acquisition or security, public hearings regarding rate order violations, PFAS testing regulation compliance, and interactions with homeowners' associations.

The meeting addressed several critical operational, financial, and governance matters. Key discussions included the review of the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant (JSTP) Engineering Report, the JSTP Bookkeeper's Report, and the Operations Report for December 2025, including preparations for an upcoming freeze event. The Board authorized the solicitation of insurance renewal proposals and approved the audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, including the Management Letter. Financial actions included approving the payment of checks from the JSTP Bookkeeper's Report and the main Bookkeeper's Report, approving the payment of an invoice to Accurate Utility Supply for smart meter installation, and adopting a resolution to impose an additional penalty on delinquent personal property taxes. The Board also addressed tax exemptions for homesteads for the calendar year 2026. Furthermore, the Board authorized Municipal Operations & Consulting (MOC) to provide required information for Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) to water recipient districts. A significant portion of the meeting involved planning for the May 2, 2026, Directors Election, including concurring on the method of public notice and setting the hourly pay rate for election officials, as an independent election must be held. The Drainage Facility Maintenance Report and the Tax Assessor/Collector's Report were also reviewed.

The meeting addressed reports related to joint operations and engineering for the Sewage Treatment Plant. Key discussions included a review of the Joint Plant Operations Report for November 2025 and the JSTP Engineering Report. The Board approved the JSTP Bookkeeper's Report and authorized payments for associated checks. The Tax Assessor/Collector's Report for November 30, 2025, and the general Bookkeeper's Report dated December 18, 2025, were also reviewed and approved with associated disbursements. The Board authorized the District's Operator to prepare and file the required 2025 water loss audit, mandated by the Texas Water Code. Additionally, authorization was granted to move three delinquent utility accounts totaling $297.38 to the uncollectible roll, and the GFL Environmental Service Report was presented. The Board acknowledged receipt of a memorandum from the West Harris County Regional Water Authority concerning the 2026 director appointment process and deferred consideration of a Delinquent Tax Collections Report.