ORDER NO.29194
FUND THE PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE
OF CENTER POINT WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
On this the 13`h day of June 2005 upon motion made by Commissioner Williams,
seconded by Commissioner Letz, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0,
To authorize filing an application with local foundation(s) for up to one-half the amount
required to fund the Pre-Engineering Design phase of the Center Point Wastewater
Collection System.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: William H. Williams
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2005
OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 2
TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to
authorize filing an application with local foundation(s) for up to one-half the amount
required to fund the Pre-Engineering Design phase of the Center Point Wastewater
Collection System.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED:
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Williams.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 Minutes.
IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
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Agenda Item Backug Statement
In July 2004, Commissioners' Court authorized the filing of an application to the
Texas Water Development Board for Pre-Engineering Design Funding from their Small
Community Hazdship Program for a Wastewater Collection System for the community of
Center Point.
During the time in which the application was being prepazed, several meetings
and discussions took place with TWDB representatives about the Center Point Project,
and great interest in it was expressed.
While awaiting a determination from TWDB, I made a presentation to UGRA,
and this agency whole-heartedly endorsed the Center Point Project, and authorized the
required match of $60,885.
Finally, in May, TWDB advised, "unfortunately, at this time, the SCHP does not
have the fimding available to make grants. However be advised that staff is assessing all
existingpro¢rams and funds to ascertain whether funds aze available in other azeas to
assist you in this~roject."
We know from our experience with the Kerrville South Wastewater Project to
expect delays and unanticipated problems. We will be addressing some of these issues in
sepazate agenda items today. We know, too, that delays uhimately drive up construction
costs, and the Center Point Project as currently planned will be considerably more
expensive and time consuming than the Kerrville South Project which is in its third year,
and a year away from completion.
Therefore, it seems appropriate to me to find an alternate way to obtain $60,885
that was requested from TWDB so that the Pre-Engineering Design process can get
underway. One possible avenue to explore would be applying to local foundation(s) for
all or a portion of the required amount.
The agenda item seeks authority to apply for alternative funding for all or a
portion of the amount needed to begin the preliminary work. I anticipate returning to
TWDB in the future as the project moves forwazd.
May 13, 2005
William H. Williams, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
Ken County Courthouse
500 Main Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Re: Application for Financial Assistance for Community of Center Point
Dear Mr. Williams:
We have received your request for financial assistance for the community of Center
Point. Assistance requested was from the Texas Water Development Boazd's (Boazd)
Small Community Hardship Program (SCHP) and consisted of approximately $60,880 in
grant assistance in conjunction with the same amount being provided by local matching
funds. The Board has only a few programs that can provide grants and a limited amount
of funds available. Unfortunately, at this time, the SCHP does not have the funding
available to make grants. However, be advised that staff is assessing all existing
programs and funds to ascertain whether fends aze available in other areas to assist you in
this project. If funds do become available we will notify you as to the parameters of the
funds and the steps needed to apply for the assistance.
Since your request was directed to the SCHP, I have enclosed the Financial Assistance
Application Procedures and Requirements for the SCHP. Please note that the SCHP, by
Boazd rule, requires a loan component for "the remaining portion of the amount of
financial assistance requested in the application not provided as a grant shall be provided
by a loan from another Board program" (TAC §363.1106). Based on the information
provided, the applicant could receive 50% grant on the amount requested from the Board
with the remaining 50% coming from a loan from the Board. The SCHP loan component
requirement may not be met with other funds outside of the Board's programs.
As stated earlier, staff is reviewing all Board programs and funds, including but not
limited to the SCHP, seeking to find available assistance for this project. Should a

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William H. Williams, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
May 13, 2005
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possible solution become evident, we will contact you. Please utilize the enclosed
procedures for any subsequent application for Board funds. If you have any questions,
please contact Jeff Walker of my staff at (512) 463-7779.
Sincerely,
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Ign`~era, Jr.
Executive Administrator for the
Office of Project Finance and Construction Assistance
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Enclosure
cc: The Honorable Troy Fraser, Texas Senate
The Honorable Harvey Hilderbran, House of Representatives
Edmund L. Persyn Jr., Rural Development Manager
Jim Brown, Tetra Tech