San Antonio River Authority

The Board of Directors discussed various operational, legal, and strategic matters. Key actions included authorizing an appeal in the Martinez IV Sewer Plant litigation, settling a claim with the Sam Houston Post No. 76 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and awarding a construction contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation at JBSA-Randolph. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for janitorial services for authority parks, received reports on event attendance, and reviewed the process for the fiscal year 2023-24 strategic plan and budget development. Several items were held in executive session, including real estate matters and sunset commission reviews.

The board discussed and approved several resolutions, including an amendment to the board bylaws regarding meeting procedures and director expenses, and authorization for the general manager to sign supplemental watershed plans for dam sites in Karnes County. Furthermore, the board appointed a member to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission and awarded a professional services agreement for audit services. Presentations and briefings were also held regarding recreational activities, floodplain mapping updates, and a new agenda management system.

The Board of Directors meeting included the approval of the audit, the single audit, and the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The Board authorized the General Manager to negotiate and amend the operations and maintenance agreement for multiple segments of the San Antonio Channel Improvements Project with the City of San Antonio. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution R-1661, which amended several bylaws regarding statutory officers, committees, fiscal policy, director elections, professional services, and director expense reimbursements. The Board also authorized an agreement with Bexar County for election services and received an update on external communications.

The board received reports from executive staff regarding the general manager's activities. Additionally, briefings were conducted concerning federal legislative priorities for the organization, an update on the upcoming conference in Washington D.C., an overview of real estate activities, and an update on monitoring efforts by the Environmental Sciences Department.

The Board of Directors conducted a special meeting to address several administrative and operational items. The primary action taken was the approval of the Tax Increment Financing Evaluation Criteria Policy. Additionally, the Board received updates regarding the Westside Creeks Program, the organization's current adoption of artificial intelligence, and a review of the upcoming solicitation scope of work for professional services related to the Upper Martinez and Martinez II improvements. The agenda also included reports on recreation team programming, event updates, and a federal legislative update.