1 00:00:03,467 --> 00:00:05,268 >> Good morning, everyone. 2 00:00:05,268 --> 00:00:09,388 Welcome to the August 26th regular board meeting of Tampa 3 00:00:09,388 --> 00:00:10,732 Bay water. 4 00:00:10,732 --> 00:00:14,768 The meeting is available for viewing through live streaming 5 00:00:14,768 --> 00:00:16,676 and the recording of the meeting will be 6 00:00:16,676 --> 00:00:18,528 posted on the agency's website. 7 00:00:18,528 --> 00:00:21,976 Today we are continuing to use our new feature that 8 00:00:21,976 --> 00:00:24,476 allows board members to request to speak and to make motions 9 00:00:24,476 --> 00:00:27,932 and seconds using their tablets, rather than speaking out. 10 00:00:27,932 --> 00:00:30,435 We expect this change to improve accuracy and clarity, 11 00:00:30,435 --> 00:00:33,208 as it can be difficult to hear across the dais. 12 00:00:33,208 --> 00:00:35,976 Board members, as we move through the meeting, 13 00:00:35,976 --> 00:00:38,428 please use your tablets for these functions. 14 00:00:38,428 --> 00:00:39,834 We appreciate everyone's patience 15 00:00:39,834 --> 00:00:41,836 as we adjust to this new process. 16 00:00:41,836 --> 00:00:44,500 At this moment, we have our pledge of allegiance, 17 00:00:44,500 --> 00:00:49,900 and our vice chair is going to lead us. 18 00:00:50,833 --> 00:00:52,273 >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States 19 00:00:52,273 --> 00:00:52,283 of America and to the Republic for which it stands, 20 00:00:52,283 --> 00:00:53,700 one nation under God, indivisible, 21 00:00:53,700 --> 00:00:57,300 with liberty and justice for all. 22 00:01:02,845 --> 00:01:03,387 >> Thank you. 23 00:01:03,387 --> 00:01:04,588 You may be seated. 24 00:01:04,588 --> 00:01:08,788 Clerk, can you please call roll call? 25 00:01:13,813 --> 00:01:15,813 >> (Calling roll) 26 00:01:28,468 --> 00:01:32,680 Madam Chair, a quorum is present. 27 00:01:33,767 --> 00:01:34,892 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 28 00:01:34,892 --> 00:01:37,601 Board members, were there any changes to the agenda? 29 00:01:37,601 --> 00:01:38,833 I see none. 30 00:01:38,833 --> 00:01:40,991 At this point, we go to public comment. 31 00:01:40,991 --> 00:01:42,908 Each speaker will have three minutes to speak. 32 00:01:42,908 --> 00:01:48,908 The first speaker I have here is David Ballard Gettis, 33 00:01:49,865 --> 00:01:51,865 Jr. Good morning. 34 00:01:53,404 --> 00:01:54,710 >> Good morning. 35 00:01:54,710 --> 00:01:56,668 I live on Georgia Avenue in Palm Harbor. 36 00:01:56,668 --> 00:02:01,468 The Federalist Papers reveals three constitutions, the former, 37 00:02:03,236 --> 00:02:06,836 the latter, and the last resort. 38 00:02:07,317 --> 00:02:11,297 One and one and one is three. 39 00:02:11,297 --> 00:02:14,139 It's got to be good looking, it's just so hard to see. 40 00:02:14,139 --> 00:02:15,852 Tip your hat to the new constitution 41 00:02:15,852 --> 00:02:18,928 and pray you don't get fooled again. 42 00:02:18,928 --> 00:02:20,928 This change had to come. 43 00:02:20,928 --> 00:02:22,434 You knew it all along. 44 00:02:22,434 --> 00:02:27,834 And even Mick Jagger, at Madison Square Gardens in 1969, 45 00:02:27,940 --> 00:02:31,188 said, welcome to the breakfast shell. 46 00:02:31,188 --> 00:02:36,308 The Federalist Papers were not written by Hamilton, Madison, 47 00:02:36,308 --> 00:02:41,227 or John J. The Federalist Papers were originally drafted 48 00:02:41,227 --> 00:02:45,508 by a shoemaker by the name of Jacob Boehme -- 49 00:02:45,508 --> 00:02:47,996 shoemaker, stick to thy last. 50 00:02:47,996 --> 00:02:50,974 The Declaration of Independence, in perpetuity, 51 00:02:50,974 --> 00:02:54,980 counterfeits itself as preamble to a second Constitution, 52 00:02:54,980 --> 00:02:59,498 seen as the captures of water, in article 1, section 8, 53 00:03:01,468 --> 00:03:05,680 clause 11, birthing unwarranted 14th amendment water 54 00:03:05,748 --> 00:03:09,948 jurisdictions, as declared, thus revealing the methodology 55 00:03:09,956 --> 00:03:13,961 of the Prince in the Declaration of Independence, 56 00:03:13,961 --> 00:03:16,961 written by Niccolo Machiavelli -- 57 00:03:17,160 --> 00:03:21,530 for it is far better to be feared than it is to be loved. 58 00:03:21,530 --> 00:03:26,648 Even George Washington -- he claims to be of greatest 59 00:03:26,648 --> 00:03:30,161 rankness and truly one's worst enemy in his farewell 60 00:03:30,161 --> 00:03:31,989 to Christianity address. 61 00:03:31,989 --> 00:03:37,216 He states that, twice we are being given a useful lesson 62 00:03:37,216 --> 00:03:40,788 on our heads, seen as a useful art for limited times 63 00:03:40,788 --> 00:03:43,188 in article 1, section 8, clause 8. 64 00:03:46,667 --> 00:03:49,670 Our current constitution, unconstitutionally, 65 00:03:49,528 --> 00:03:53,554 is being used as a letter of Marquis, an ex post facto 66 00:03:53,554 --> 00:03:57,154 form of reprisal, seen as inexcusably 67 00:03:57,868 --> 00:04:00,259 defective in Federalist paper number 64, 68 00:04:00,259 --> 00:04:04,218 both deaf to the voice of justice and consequently, 69 00:04:04,218 --> 00:04:07,661 as written in the Declaration of Independence. 70 00:04:07,661 --> 00:04:11,876 Abraham Lincoln -- he did not write the 14th amendment. 71 00:04:11,876 --> 00:04:16,676 He amended it to include the rebellion clause, 72 00:04:16,708 --> 00:04:18,654 denouncing the book of Rebellion, 73 00:04:18,654 --> 00:04:22,854 such Well-bound book of rebellion as possibly 74 00:04:22,868 --> 00:04:24,868 found in statute 298.36. 75 00:04:28,927 --> 00:04:33,406 London bridges falling down, London Bridge is falling down, 76 00:04:33,406 --> 00:04:35,281 and they can take their wayfaring mercenaries 77 00:04:35,281 --> 00:04:37,348 down with them, too. 78 00:04:37,348 --> 00:04:40,348 Welcome to the bond market. 79 00:04:40,819 --> 00:04:42,811 Thank you. 80 00:04:42,811 --> 00:04:43,936 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 81 00:04:43,936 --> 00:04:46,336 Next up, Joe Abersoch. 82 00:04:48,268 --> 00:04:50,268 Good morning. 83 00:04:52,836 --> 00:04:54,419 >> Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 84 00:04:54,419 --> 00:04:55,461 My name is Joe. 85 00:04:55,461 --> 00:04:59,868 I live in Tampa, Florida, 3.6 miles north of the football 86 00:04:59,868 --> 00:05:02,268 stadium on Lake Carol. 87 00:05:03,988 --> 00:05:08,188 Representing Lake Carol today -- approximately 1000 people. 88 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:14,808 There's about 400 homes on the lake, about 600 89 00:05:14,808 --> 00:05:17,208 that used the lake. 90 00:05:17,438 --> 00:05:23,438 The lake is at record low, and we are (Inaudible). 91 00:05:23,652 --> 00:05:27,108 Based on that condition, the lake is under duress to this 92 00:05:27,108 --> 00:05:29,348 degree -- there is no boating. 93 00:05:29,348 --> 00:05:30,308 There is no fishing. 94 00:05:30,308 --> 00:05:31,974 There is no action. 95 00:05:31,974 --> 00:05:34,940 And worse, there is collateral damage. 96 00:05:34,940 --> 00:05:39,280 There is a number of boats, probably 50, up on the lift 97 00:05:39,280 --> 00:05:43,216 because we have no water under our dock or lift. 98 00:05:43,216 --> 00:05:46,216 Those boats are stranded there. 99 00:05:46,988 --> 00:05:50,388 That brings us to, why am I here? 100 00:05:50,388 --> 00:05:53,908 I am here representing the three associations 101 00:05:53,908 --> 00:05:56,734 that are asking for help. 102 00:05:56,734 --> 00:05:59,828 We know we cannot solve this problem. 103 00:05:59,828 --> 00:06:02,508 This problem is very complex. 104 00:06:02,508 --> 00:06:06,708 It requires a lot of effort, coordination, 105 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:11,614 of which I want to report now that there was coordination 106 00:06:11,614 --> 00:06:15,814 being done through the coordination help (Inaudible). 107 00:06:16,513 --> 00:06:18,668 He's going to set up the meeting to do this. 108 00:06:18,668 --> 00:06:22,380 That's why I'm here, is to personally thank him 109 00:06:22,380 --> 00:06:25,468 for his responsibility to support us. 110 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:31,553 But I also know that it's going to take a lot more coordination 111 00:06:31,553 --> 00:06:32,530 . 112 00:06:32,530 --> 00:06:34,182 We are in a drought. 113 00:06:34,182 --> 00:06:36,632 Where is it going to end? 114 00:06:36,632 --> 00:06:37,511 I don't know. 115 00:06:37,511 --> 00:06:38,594 But that's why we're here. 116 00:06:38,594 --> 00:06:41,662 In summary, I want to thank you for the time this morning 117 00:06:41,662 --> 00:06:43,774 and the opportunity to speak with you. 118 00:06:43,774 --> 00:06:48,341 And if you keep in mind, Lake Carroll needs your help. 119 00:06:48,341 --> 00:06:50,741 Thank you very much. 120 00:06:51,767 --> 00:06:52,892 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 121 00:06:52,892 --> 00:06:55,348 I have no more public speakers. 122 00:06:55,348 --> 00:07:00,771 If you can just keep us posted on your work, we appreciate it. 123 00:07:00,771 --> 00:07:01,818 Thank you. 124 00:07:01,818 --> 00:07:05,254 Next up, we move on to consent. 125 00:07:05,254 --> 00:07:08,768 Are there any items that the board wishes to pull? 126 00:07:08,768 --> 00:07:11,168 I don't see any. 127 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:16,516 So we have the -- 128 00:07:16,516 --> 00:07:21,916 I had the mover to approve as Commissioner Wostal. 129 00:07:23,769 --> 00:07:25,769 Seconder, Miranda. 130 00:07:29,999 --> 00:07:35,399 >> I'm going to spam that button the whole meeting. 131 00:07:35,404 --> 00:07:37,654 Lisset Hanewicz: He moved quickly, and he exactly what 132 00:07:37,654 --> 00:07:39,654 he was doing. 133 00:07:40,140 --> 00:07:43,614 Board members, please enter your votes. 134 00:07:45,867 --> 00:07:47,867 >> Motion passes unanimously. 135 00:07:48,778 --> 00:07:50,195 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you, clerk. 136 00:07:50,195 --> 00:07:52,760 Next up, we move to the regular agenda. 137 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,188 We have the general manager's report. 138 00:07:54,188 --> 00:07:57,788 This item is for information only. 139 00:08:00,131 --> 00:08:01,268 Charles Carden: Good morning, Madam chair and members 140 00:08:01,268 --> 00:08:02,800 of the board. 141 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:08,553 We will start by having Mr. Hogg go to the presentation podium 142 00:08:08,553 --> 00:08:10,628 as I speak to the conditions out there briefly. 143 00:08:10,628 --> 00:08:13,241 He will get into a little more detail in. 144 00:08:13,241 --> 00:08:15,280 We are still in the drought. 145 00:08:15,280 --> 00:08:17,298 We are about more than halfway through 146 00:08:17,298 --> 00:08:19,314 our typical rainy season. 147 00:08:19,314 --> 00:08:23,880 Good news is, we did put some water in the reservoir, 148 00:08:23,880 --> 00:08:25,988 and it has been a long time coming. 149 00:08:25,988 --> 00:08:29,848 I know we are about -- we are over 4 billion gallons. 150 00:08:29,848 --> 00:08:32,588 The reservoir does hold 15 billion gallons, 151 00:08:32,588 --> 00:08:34,580 so we have got a long way to go. 152 00:08:34,580 --> 00:08:36,936 It took a while to get to where we are, 153 00:08:36,936 --> 00:08:39,548 so it will take a little while to get out. 154 00:08:39,548 --> 00:08:45,548 Warren, would you walk us through some of the statistics? 155 00:08:45,778 --> 00:08:48,588 >> Yes, good morning, Madam chair, members of the board. 156 00:08:48,588 --> 00:08:50,338 We are still looking at drought conditions 157 00:08:50,338 --> 00:08:55,174 that cover most of the state, especially our tri county area. 158 00:08:55,174 --> 00:08:57,708 We have started making some progress 159 00:08:57,708 --> 00:08:59,478 in diminishing the drought conditions, 160 00:08:59,478 --> 00:09:02,388 although it is still persistently 161 00:09:02,388 --> 00:09:05,588 in extreme or severe drought over almost all 162 00:09:05,588 --> 00:09:07,388 of the three county area. 163 00:09:07,388 --> 00:09:10,361 This was an update from last week. 164 00:09:10,361 --> 00:09:12,719 This map is updated once per week, 165 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:15,598 and we do watch it closely to see how things are progressing. 166 00:09:15,598 --> 00:09:19,620 Since the rains happened, it caused some recovery. 167 00:09:19,620 --> 00:09:23,481 I don't expect a whole lot of gain 168 00:09:23,481 --> 00:09:27,956 to be seen for the next week or so. 169 00:09:27,956 --> 00:09:29,908 But we are anticipating our summer rains 170 00:09:29,908 --> 00:09:31,617 to return later this week. 171 00:09:31,617 --> 00:09:35,694 Hopefully they will return and stay with us. 172 00:09:35,694 --> 00:09:41,428 Our service area remains in a stage 3 regional water supply 173 00:09:41,428 --> 00:09:44,230 shortage under our Water Shortage mitigation plan, 174 00:09:44,230 --> 00:09:46,738 and that is because we are running a rainfall deficit 175 00:09:46,738 --> 00:09:50,338 of 14.3in over the last year. 176 00:09:50,401 --> 00:09:53,920 And the flow in the Hillsborough River 177 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:56,692 remains at 23.3 million gallons a day 178 00:09:57,788 --> 00:10:01,308 below the normal level for the last 12 months. 179 00:10:01,308 --> 00:10:05,508 Water Management District continues its phase 3 water 180 00:10:08,386 --> 00:10:11,354 shortage restrictions, and that is good until at least October 181 00:10:11,354 --> 00:10:11,854 1st. 182 00:10:11,854 --> 00:10:15,214 If we don't see some improvements in our conditions, 183 00:10:15,214 --> 00:10:17,964 that could possibly be extended. 184 00:10:17,964 --> 00:10:20,858 We'll be continuing those discussions with the Water 185 00:10:20,858 --> 00:10:21,988 Management district. 186 00:10:21,988 --> 00:10:24,388 So water conservation enforcement 187 00:10:26,948 --> 00:10:29,456 will remain critical through the summer 188 00:10:29,456 --> 00:10:31,851 and fall as we try to recover and focus 189 00:10:31,851 --> 00:10:36,521 on storing as much water in the reservoir as possible. 190 00:10:36,521 --> 00:10:41,349 Mr. Carden mentioned, it took a while to get into this. 191 00:10:41,349 --> 00:10:42,932 It's going to take a while to get out. 192 00:10:42,932 --> 00:10:44,307 We started our drought conditions 193 00:10:44,307 --> 00:10:46,880 in September of last year. 194 00:10:46,880 --> 00:10:48,779 We should have gotten 7.5 to 8in of rain, 195 00:10:48,779 --> 00:10:50,833 but we only got about 2. 196 00:10:50,833 --> 00:10:55,828 It has been very, very dry since, with only average rain 197 00:10:55,828 --> 00:10:57,428 in December and July. 198 00:10:57,428 --> 00:11:00,960 We had one good month, and that was May. 199 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:03,168 That has put us into the significant shortage 200 00:11:03,168 --> 00:11:05,568 that we are in. 201 00:11:05,752 --> 00:11:11,152 We did get River flows increasing in late July, 202 00:11:11,850 --> 00:11:15,228 with rains finally in the upper part of the river basins. 203 00:11:15,228 --> 00:11:17,280 Until then, much of the rain had been 204 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:20,680 along the coastal communities, which does help reduce demand, 205 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:23,348 but it did not make the rivers flow to the point 206 00:11:23,348 --> 00:11:26,948 where we could sustainably harvest water. 207 00:11:27,907 --> 00:11:32,993 Through the month of July, for the first ten months, 208 00:11:32,993 --> 00:11:36,528 we delivered an average of 206.1 million gallons a day 209 00:11:36,528 --> 00:11:38,533 for the year to date. 210 00:11:38,533 --> 00:11:41,668 It's about 7 million gallons a day higher than last year 211 00:11:41,668 --> 00:11:43,388 because of the drought conditions. 212 00:11:43,388 --> 00:11:47,588 It's about 3.5% more water than last year. 213 00:11:47,732 --> 00:11:51,932 We are focused on refilling the reservoir, 214 00:11:52,228 --> 00:11:54,854 but we are looking for glimmers of good news. 215 00:11:54,854 --> 00:11:58,896 It appears that the conservation and enforcement of restrictions 216 00:11:58,896 --> 00:12:00,896 is paying off. 217 00:12:01,280 --> 00:12:05,374 We had projected, throughout the beginning of the year, 218 00:12:05,374 --> 00:12:07,514 we project what we need to deliver, 219 00:12:07,514 --> 00:12:11,114 we expect to deliver each month. 220 00:12:12,445 --> 00:12:14,612 For the month of July, we delivered about 10 million 221 00:12:14,612 --> 00:12:16,744 gallons a day less than we had anticipated. 222 00:12:16,744 --> 00:12:20,548 For us, that means that the restrictions and the enforcement 223 00:12:20,548 --> 00:12:23,658 are helping, along with some of the much needed rain 224 00:12:23,658 --> 00:12:25,618 in the coastal communities. 225 00:12:25,618 --> 00:12:30,418 The 12 month average rate for the consolidated permit 226 00:12:30,828 --> 00:12:33,508 Wellfields has been steadily increasing 227 00:12:33,508 --> 00:12:37,716 since July of last year, and we reached a 12 month 228 00:12:37,716 --> 00:12:40,919 running average of 106.3 million gallons a day 229 00:12:40,919 --> 00:12:42,814 at the end of July. 230 00:12:42,814 --> 00:12:50,614 As we are focused on refilling the reservoir as much as we can 231 00:12:50,740 --> 00:12:52,948 this summer, it has caused us to shift our production 232 00:12:52,948 --> 00:12:56,163 to other facilities, such as the well fields, 233 00:12:56,163 --> 00:13:00,298 at the desalination facility, so we can store 234 00:13:00,298 --> 00:13:02,128 as much water as possible. 235 00:13:02,128 --> 00:13:07,810 We do anticipate this will begin to decline as soon as we 236 00:13:07,810 --> 00:13:09,377 can get some sustained rains. 237 00:13:09,377 --> 00:13:11,377 We are running our surface water treatment plant 238 00:13:11,377 --> 00:13:13,540 at 30 million gallons a day. 239 00:13:13,540 --> 00:13:15,588 For this month, we have been running that simply 240 00:13:15,588 --> 00:13:18,378 from river flow, not taking any out of the reservoir. 241 00:13:18,378 --> 00:13:20,378 That's good news. 242 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:23,708 We are either running at 30 for what we capture -- 243 00:13:23,708 --> 00:13:26,488 everything else is going right into the reservoir for storage. 244 00:13:26,488 --> 00:13:31,288 The south Central Hillsborough Regional Wellfield, the running 245 00:13:31,668 --> 00:13:35,960 average, average 26.57 million gallons a day 246 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:38,828 at the end of July, which is below its permit limit. 247 00:13:38,828 --> 00:13:42,412 And we expect to remain pretty close to the permit limit 248 00:13:42,412 --> 00:13:44,428 for the coming months. 249 00:13:44,428 --> 00:13:49,828 Our reservoir was forecasted to be almost 3.5 to 4 billion 250 00:13:52,588 --> 00:13:55,639 gallons at the end of July. 251 00:13:55,639 --> 00:13:59,188 We were flat lined, as we have not stored any water in it 252 00:13:59,188 --> 00:14:01,874 until really the end of the month. 253 00:14:01,874 --> 00:14:07,601 As of last night, we did increase over 4 billion gallons. 254 00:14:07,601 --> 00:14:10,601 We are now about 26% full. 255 00:14:10,791 --> 00:14:13,191 That's an encouraging sign. 256 00:14:13,778 --> 00:14:16,645 If we can get good summer rains starting again this week, 257 00:14:16,645 --> 00:14:20,308 we will store as much as we can for the coming dry season. 258 00:14:20,308 --> 00:14:25,988 Before we transition, I'd be happy to answer any questions 259 00:14:25,988 --> 00:14:27,988 on this section. 260 00:14:30,532 --> 00:14:32,532 Lisset Hanewicz: Questions? 261 00:14:33,163 --> 00:14:35,163 Thank you. 262 00:14:38,346 --> 00:14:38,924 Charles Carden: I will continue with some 263 00:14:38,924 --> 00:14:40,508 of the topics on this slide. 264 00:14:40,508 --> 00:14:44,948 In July, our IT department and some of our other leadership 265 00:14:44,948 --> 00:14:48,260 departments conducted a cybersecurity tabletop exercise. 266 00:14:48,260 --> 00:14:52,360 It was our first time doing that internally. 267 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:56,236 It Was very well attended, and we 268 00:15:00,940 --> 00:15:01,984 learned a lot working amongst ourselves 269 00:15:01,984 --> 00:15:05,108 and something that is a different threat out there. 270 00:15:05,108 --> 00:15:07,332 We also continued to closely monitor 271 00:15:07,332 --> 00:15:11,238 reports of the cyber activity targeting water utilities 272 00:15:11,238 --> 00:15:13,380 across the United States. 273 00:15:13,380 --> 00:15:17,828 We remain actively engaged in evaluating possible threats 274 00:15:17,828 --> 00:15:19,628 to our systems. 275 00:15:19,628 --> 00:15:22,948 Also, last month, at the agency hosted a series of knowledge 276 00:15:22,948 --> 00:15:25,348 to implementation workshops -- 277 00:15:27,770 --> 00:15:27,986 we call them K2i. 278 00:15:27,986 --> 00:15:32,337 We had three of our members -- they were represented here, 279 00:15:32,337 --> 00:15:35,937 Hillsborough County, Pinellas, with these workshops. 280 00:15:36,400 --> 00:15:38,212 We shared knowledge and explored innovative solutions 281 00:15:38,212 --> 00:15:43,492 to some of the common utility challenges that we all face. 282 00:15:43,492 --> 00:15:49,228 Also, just Tuesday last week, at the Pasco County Commissioners 283 00:15:49,228 --> 00:15:54,280 formally approved requesting with Tampa Bay water, somewhere 284 00:15:55,650 --> 00:15:55,982 east of Cypress Creek. 285 00:15:55,982 --> 00:15:57,854 We have to work out the details. 286 00:15:57,854 --> 00:16:02,100 It is something that will come to this board 287 00:16:02,100 --> 00:16:03,868 in the form of a letter. 288 00:16:03,868 --> 00:16:06,659 We will bring it to the next board meeting for approval, 289 00:16:06,659 --> 00:16:09,188 and then we will evaluate and work out 290 00:16:09,188 --> 00:16:11,508 an agreement with the county. 291 00:16:11,508 --> 00:16:15,940 I believe the letter coming will say a new point of connection 292 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:17,588 is needed by the year 2035. 293 00:16:17,588 --> 00:16:22,239 Also wanted to give you an update on our pricing of bonds 294 00:16:22,239 --> 00:16:24,268 that we did in July. 295 00:16:24,268 --> 00:16:28,532 The board approved a resolution to secure $292 million 296 00:16:28,532 --> 00:16:33,734 for our capital improvement plan coming up and also refunded 297 00:16:33,734 --> 00:16:37,934 a portion of the outstanding 2016-A bonds. 298 00:16:38,736 --> 00:16:41,268 On August 4th column at the agency price the revenue bonds 299 00:16:41,268 --> 00:16:46,322 and the refunding bonds, and they were well received 300 00:16:46,322 --> 00:16:47,996 by the investors. 301 00:16:47,996 --> 00:16:51,280 In fact, they were oversubscribed six times, 302 00:16:51,280 --> 00:16:55,680 meaning we needed $360 million, and we ended up 303 00:16:55,680 --> 00:16:57,490 getting orders for over 2.3 billion, 304 00:16:57,490 --> 00:17:01,868 which put us in a good position to negotiate lower rates. 305 00:17:01,868 --> 00:17:05,908 The next challenge or milestone will be August 27th. 306 00:17:05,908 --> 00:17:09,765 That will be the closing of the bond funds. 307 00:17:09,765 --> 00:17:13,508 So that should be coming up here in the next two weeks. 308 00:17:13,508 --> 00:17:18,908 Also, we have been busy talking to local stations 309 00:17:19,156 --> 00:17:22,868 and the newspapers about the recent rain in our drought 310 00:17:22,868 --> 00:17:23,368 conditions. 311 00:17:23,368 --> 00:17:26,875 You see here, Warren, myself, Paul 312 00:17:26,875 --> 00:17:29,338 or on some of the local news stations 313 00:17:29,338 --> 00:17:33,748 talking about the recent rains and how they are affecting us. 314 00:17:33,748 --> 00:17:39,715 Malik Rankin -- she is on the picture on the far right -- 315 00:17:39,715 --> 00:17:41,548 she is our public communications specialist. 316 00:17:41,548 --> 00:17:45,372 She participated in Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Back to School 317 00:17:45,372 --> 00:17:47,140 Bash earlier this month. 318 00:17:47,140 --> 00:17:49,468 We sponsor their education program, 319 00:17:49,468 --> 00:17:53,694 which helps make these events and activities possible. 320 00:17:53,694 --> 00:17:57,294 And recently, our staff attended the 321 00:17:57,598 --> 00:18:00,708 build Saint Pete Construction Expo, which 322 00:18:00,708 --> 00:18:02,728 connects businesses and buyers and agencies 323 00:18:02,728 --> 00:18:06,418 to provide access to opportunities and partnerships. 324 00:18:06,418 --> 00:18:11,972 And finally, I would like to congratulate the finance team 325 00:18:11,972 --> 00:18:16,172 for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association 326 00:18:17,788 --> 00:18:20,188 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. 327 00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:26,353 I believe it is the year number 18 in a war, so -- 328 00:18:26,353 --> 00:18:33,553 your number 18 in a row, so -- year number 18 in a row, 329 00:18:34,473 --> 00:18:35,374 so congratulations. 330 00:18:35,374 --> 00:18:40,174 With that, I'm happy to take any questions. 331 00:18:41,218 --> 00:18:41,422 Lisset Hanewicz:18 year streak. 332 00:18:41,422 --> 00:18:43,920 I don't see any requests to speak. 333 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:45,669 We are going to move on to our action items. 334 00:18:45,669 --> 00:18:52,869 We have C.1 and C.2 that are going to be presented together. 335 00:18:52,961 --> 00:18:54,961 Good morning. 336 00:18:56,135 --> 00:18:58,260 >> Good morning, madam chair, members of the board. 337 00:18:58,260 --> 00:19:00,840 Today will present two related action 338 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:03,948 items that support the final delivery of the South 339 00:19:03,948 --> 00:19:06,868 Hillsborough pipeline and associated projects. 340 00:19:06,868 --> 00:19:11,668 This map illustrates our South Hillsborough pipeline project. 341 00:19:12,800 --> 00:19:14,948 The pipeline is essential to meeting 342 00:19:14,948 --> 00:19:18,964 Hillsborough County's growing water needs in the 2028 time 343 00:19:18,964 --> 00:19:19,464 frame. 344 00:19:19,464 --> 00:19:22,268 In addition to the pipeline, the project 345 00:19:22,268 --> 00:19:24,481 also includes the requested improvements 346 00:19:24,481 --> 00:19:28,681 to Hillsborough County's infrastructure, as well as 347 00:19:28,868 --> 00:19:34,268 new points of connection and a new alkalinity adjustment 348 00:19:34,418 --> 00:19:34,918 facility. 349 00:19:34,918 --> 00:19:40,270 This project is being delivered through the Construction Manager 350 00:19:40,270 --> 00:19:42,270 at risk. 351 00:19:43,346 --> 00:19:45,920 The work is competitively bid and awarded 352 00:19:45,920 --> 00:19:48,692 as the project advances, allowing construction 353 00:19:50,103 --> 00:19:52,478 to proceed while remaining design elements are finalized. 354 00:19:52,478 --> 00:19:57,278 The board initially approved Garney and has already 355 00:19:59,320 --> 00:20:02,137 approved the Preconstruction services and three 356 00:20:02,137 --> 00:20:04,537 guaranteed maximum GMP packages. 357 00:20:05,527 --> 00:20:07,652 Today's action is for the fourth and final package. 358 00:20:07,652 --> 00:20:12,700 The project is well underway, and work on segment B 359 00:20:12,700 --> 00:20:13,938 of the pipeline is beginning. 360 00:20:13,938 --> 00:20:16,236 And approval of this package will 361 00:20:16,236 --> 00:20:17,921 provide the remaining construction 362 00:20:17,921 --> 00:20:21,281 scope needed to complete the South Hillsborough pipeline 363 00:20:21,281 --> 00:20:22,268 project. 364 00:20:22,268 --> 00:20:25,174 I will proceed with a more detailed construction 365 00:20:25,174 --> 00:20:31,700 update at the end of this meeting under Agenda Item D.1. 366 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:35,195 Now, moving on to the action Items, agenda item C.1 -- 367 00:20:35,195 --> 00:20:39,995 we request approval of the Fourth Amendment -- 368 00:20:42,790 --> 00:20:47,590 GMP number 4 includes the new alkalinity adjustment facility, 369 00:20:48,828 --> 00:20:50,828 Hillsborough County improvements, and the points 370 00:20:50,828 --> 00:20:51,716 of connection work. 371 00:20:51,716 --> 00:20:55,852 The total value of this GMP is $53.65 million, 372 00:20:55,852 --> 00:21:00,520 with Tampa Bay water funding about 38.8 million 373 00:21:00,476 --> 00:21:04,760 and Hillsborough County funding about $14.8 million. 374 00:21:04,988 --> 00:21:10,988 With that, staff recommends the approval of this GMP amendment 375 00:21:12,502 --> 00:21:15,502 in the amount of $53.65 million. 376 00:21:25,558 --> 00:21:25,780 Dave Eggers: Thank you for the presentation. 377 00:21:25,780 --> 00:21:28,388 Just a brief update on how we are doing with these projects, 378 00:21:28,388 --> 00:21:33,980 as compared to what we were estimating costs to be -- 379 00:21:33,980 --> 00:21:37,232 just trying to get a feel overall. 380 00:21:37,232 --> 00:21:37,732 >> Sure. 381 00:21:37,732 --> 00:21:39,125 I have my handy notes in here. 382 00:21:39,125 --> 00:21:43,908 So initially, the project scope included segment a, segment B, 383 00:21:43,908 --> 00:21:46,538 and the points of connection work. 384 00:21:46,538 --> 00:21:51,484 The current budget, as published in our latest program, 385 00:21:51,484 --> 00:21:55,840 is $505.7 million, and with the work 386 00:21:56,436 --> 00:21:58,696 that we are requesting approval today, 387 00:21:58,696 --> 00:22:01,696 the total budget is $534.4 million. 388 00:22:03,948 --> 00:22:08,148 It's about $28.7 million above the current budget. 389 00:22:11,342 --> 00:22:17,612 Most of the work and the delta that we see in this project 390 00:22:17,612 --> 00:22:20,840 is reflected with work that was requested 391 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:23,868 by Hillsborough County, a significant portion of that. 392 00:22:23,868 --> 00:22:28,348 In addition to that, we have increased slightly the budget 393 00:22:28,348 --> 00:22:31,948 for property acquisition for segment B. 394 00:22:32,639 --> 00:22:39,239 That's the delta that you will see and the net increase. 395 00:22:40,565 --> 00:22:42,965 Dave Eggers: Thank you. 396 00:22:43,511 --> 00:22:45,844 Lisset Hanewicz: I don't see any other request to speak. 397 00:22:45,844 --> 00:22:49,424 If anyone wants to make a motion -- 398 00:22:49,424 --> 00:22:54,224 we have Commissioner Wostal moving with a second 399 00:22:56,703 --> 00:22:58,703 by Commissioner Cohen. 400 00:23:01,239 --> 00:23:03,239 >> Motion passes unanimously. 401 00:23:04,827 --> 00:23:05,952 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 402 00:23:05,952 --> 00:23:08,672 Move on to the next item? 403 00:23:08,672 --> 00:23:10,964 >> With approval of the GMP amendment addressed in this 404 00:23:10,964 --> 00:23:14,751 agenda item, I will now transition to agenda item C.2, 405 00:23:14,751 --> 00:23:17,418 which addresses the program and Construction Management services 406 00:23:17,418 --> 00:23:19,268 for this project. 407 00:23:19,268 --> 00:23:22,680 Now, they have supported Tampa Bay water 408 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:25,668 throughout the planning, design, GMP negotiations, 409 00:23:26,100 --> 00:23:28,948 and construction phases of the South Hillsborough pipeline 410 00:23:28,948 --> 00:23:33,748 program and associated projects under their Integrated Program 411 00:23:35,388 --> 00:23:36,988 Services Management contract. 412 00:23:36,988 --> 00:23:40,658 They have been supporting this program since 2022. 413 00:23:40,658 --> 00:23:44,161 This amendment to task authorization under 414 00:23:44,161 --> 00:23:47,800 their contract -- they will continue to provide the three 415 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:50,988 key functions shown on this slide. 416 00:23:50,988 --> 00:23:54,894 Through these efforts, they will continue overseeing program 417 00:23:54,894 --> 00:23:57,774 delivery, coordinating the engineering and construction 418 00:23:57,774 --> 00:24:04,374 services and teams, and provide a strategic support to Tampa Bay 419 00:24:05,294 --> 00:24:06,833 Water -- 420 00:24:06,833 --> 00:24:07,833 completion and closeout. 421 00:24:07,833 --> 00:24:12,402 With that, staff request approval of this assignment 422 00:24:12,402 --> 00:24:18,402 increase to Black and Veatch in the amount of $3.76 million. 423 00:24:19,504 --> 00:24:24,326 Lisset Hanewicz: I don't see any request to speak. 424 00:24:24,326 --> 00:24:25,868 Dave Eggers: Again, kind of a cost -- 425 00:24:25,868 --> 00:24:31,327 this is just the last piece, so what is their contract total bid 426 00:24:31,327 --> 00:24:33,169 so far? 427 00:24:33,169 --> 00:24:37,576 >> Agenda item C.2 do have the total number reflected. 428 00:24:37,576 --> 00:24:39,928 If you give me one second, I will find it exactly. 429 00:24:39,928 --> 00:24:44,728 I believe it is $7.3 million, the total, since 2022, 430 00:24:49,555 --> 00:24:57,237 through the end of this project, which will be by the end of -- 431 00:24:57,237 --> 00:25:00,800 Dave Eggers: 3.7 that we are -- 432 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:05,600 >> The aggregate of the entire assignment will be 7.37. 433 00:25:07,519 --> 00:25:09,519 Dave Eggers: $534 million? 434 00:25:12,216 --> 00:25:15,162 >> That's included in that total. 435 00:25:15,162 --> 00:25:15,628 Lisset Hanewicz: I don't see any other requests to speak. 436 00:25:15,628 --> 00:25:17,450 If there is a motion to approve -- 437 00:25:17,450 --> 00:25:22,445 there is a motion by Commissioner Wostal and second 438 00:25:23,300 --> 00:25:25,300 by Commissioner Eggers. 439 00:25:30,337 --> 00:25:32,337 >> Motion passes unanimously. 440 00:25:33,761 --> 00:25:34,886 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 441 00:25:34,886 --> 00:25:38,344 Next up, we have C.3 that is going to be presented 442 00:25:38,344 --> 00:25:40,744 by our general counsel. 443 00:25:41,843 --> 00:25:42,568 >> This is another item related to the South Hillsborough 444 00:25:42,568 --> 00:25:46,680 pipeline, requesting approval of the settlement with the Fishhawk 445 00:25:46,680 --> 00:25:49,737 Community Development District for easements and two temporary 446 00:25:49,737 --> 00:25:53,380 easements -- that's the most property we are obtaining from 447 00:25:53,380 --> 00:25:55,900 any one parcel or property owner. 448 00:25:55,900 --> 00:25:59,308 The amount of the settlement is a little over $2.1 million in. 449 00:25:59,308 --> 00:26:01,280 Recommended by our Special counsel, 450 00:26:01,280 --> 00:26:03,334 and we are recommending approval. 451 00:26:03,334 --> 00:26:06,334 Happy to answer any questions. 452 00:26:08,720 --> 00:26:11,220 Dave Eggers: Same question -- how are we doing as it relates 453 00:26:11,220 --> 00:26:16,878 to what we were estimating those costs to be total? 454 00:26:16,878 --> 00:26:20,659 >> I would have to defer to Maribel to give you those 455 00:26:20,659 --> 00:26:22,659 figures. 456 00:26:24,377 --> 00:26:25,835 >> I'm glad I prepared for this in. 457 00:26:25,835 --> 00:26:27,428 So actually, property acquisition 458 00:26:27,428 --> 00:26:33,428 have increased slightly for segment B. Most of the remaining 459 00:26:33,449 --> 00:26:35,908 parcels that we are acquiring are undergoing the eminent 460 00:26:35,908 --> 00:26:36,794 domain process. 461 00:26:36,794 --> 00:26:41,148 We have seen that we have been negotiating quite a lot 462 00:26:41,148 --> 00:26:43,548 with the property owners. 463 00:26:43,748 --> 00:26:49,320 So initially, segment B had a budget of $9 million, 464 00:26:49,320 --> 00:26:50,998 and we are estimating, as of today, 465 00:26:50,998 --> 00:26:55,798 that we will be spending $11.4 million -- fron 9, 466 00:26:59,430 --> 00:27:02,643 initial budget on property cost only. 467 00:27:03,564 --> 00:27:05,689 Dave Eggers: Let me just add, that is to segment B. 468 00:27:05,689 --> 00:27:11,689 The entire property budget for that whole pipeline is $23 -- 469 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:18,542 Charles Carden: Let me just add, that is segment B. We've got -- 470 00:27:18,542 --> 00:27:19,799 a total of 204. 471 00:27:19,799 --> 00:27:21,328 We are getting close to the end. 472 00:27:21,328 --> 00:27:25,528 We have some -- in the budget. 473 00:27:27,483 --> 00:27:31,683 Dave Eggers: You have spent 11.4 on B? 474 00:27:32,876 --> 00:27:36,738 Charles Carden: On the entire A and B. 475 00:27:36,738 --> 00:27:40,338 Dave Eggers: The budget was 23 originally? 476 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:43,344 Charles Carden: Yes. 477 00:27:43,344 --> 00:27:45,467 Dave Eggers: Thank you. 478 00:27:45,467 --> 00:27:45,988 Lisset Hanewicz: I don't see any other requests to speak. 479 00:27:45,988 --> 00:27:47,155 There's a motion to approve. 480 00:27:47,155 --> 00:27:51,355 There is a motion by Commissioner Eggers, 481 00:27:53,292 --> 00:27:55,692 second by Commissioner Wostal. 482 00:27:58,555 --> 00:28:00,955 >> The motion passes unanimously. 483 00:28:02,401 --> 00:28:04,280 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 484 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:07,282 C.4 -- this is going to be presented by Danielle, 485 00:28:07,282 --> 00:28:08,628 the senior project manager. 486 00:28:08,628 --> 00:28:10,628 Good morning, Danielle. 487 00:28:12,628 --> 00:28:13,295 >> Good morning. 488 00:28:13,295 --> 00:28:17,880 Agenda item C.4 is an action item. 489 00:28:17,880 --> 00:28:18,828 At the end of this presentation, I 490 00:28:18,828 --> 00:28:21,328 will be requesting approval for the Professional Engineering 491 00:28:21,328 --> 00:28:22,428 Services contract. 492 00:28:22,428 --> 00:28:26,628 As a reminder, the South Hillsborough Wellfield 493 00:28:26,756 --> 00:28:30,572 has been a potential water supply project since 2018, 494 00:28:30,572 --> 00:28:33,270 and public engagement has occurred since 2021. 495 00:28:33,270 --> 00:28:36,356 Staff completed a feasibility study in 2021 496 00:28:36,356 --> 00:28:39,270 that included the construction of the test production well 497 00:28:39,270 --> 00:28:40,943 and aquifer performance Test. 498 00:28:40,943 --> 00:28:43,498 The study confirmed the project's feasibility 499 00:28:43,498 --> 00:28:46,868 and alignment with the board's approved evaluation criteria 500 00:28:46,868 --> 00:28:49,547 of cost effectiveness, environmental stewardship, 501 00:28:49,547 --> 00:28:51,680 and viability. 502 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:53,224 The second aquifer performance test 503 00:28:53,224 --> 00:28:57,270 was conducted in 2023, which validated these results. 504 00:28:57,270 --> 00:29:00,428 October of 2025, the board approved this project 505 00:29:00,428 --> 00:29:03,248 as a new water supply and treatment capacity project. 506 00:29:03,248 --> 00:29:05,985 Since then, the team has advertised 507 00:29:05,985 --> 00:29:08,680 request for proposals for professional engineering 508 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:10,548 and Construction Manager at Risk Services. 509 00:29:10,548 --> 00:29:13,268 Today's presentation is for approval of the Professional 510 00:29:13,268 --> 00:29:15,268 Engineering Services contract. 511 00:29:15,948 --> 00:29:18,901 This project was originally contingent on agreement with 512 00:29:18,901 --> 00:29:20,818 Hillsborough County that included the purchase 513 00:29:20,818 --> 00:29:26,218 of groundwater recharge credits to provide the net benefit 514 00:29:29,614 --> 00:29:33,214 associated with our proposed withdrawals -- 515 00:29:34,923 --> 00:29:38,572 unable to reach terms of agreement in a timely manner, 516 00:29:38,572 --> 00:29:41,458 and the project was put back into the long term master water 517 00:29:41,458 --> 00:29:42,708 plan for future consideration. 518 00:29:42,708 --> 00:29:45,720 Since that time, this board has approved the acquisition 519 00:29:45,720 --> 00:29:47,441 of water use permits from private landowners, 520 00:29:47,441 --> 00:29:51,158 enabling the transfer of water use permits to this wellfield. 521 00:29:51,158 --> 00:29:54,796 We now have acquired 3.7 million gallons per day 522 00:29:54,796 --> 00:29:56,308 and are working towards three more 523 00:29:56,308 --> 00:29:59,480 water use permit acquisitions that we estimate 524 00:29:59,480 --> 00:30:01,880 will yield about 5.5 MGD. 525 00:30:05,140 --> 00:30:07,140 We can also increase the yield of this wellfield 526 00:30:07,140 --> 00:30:09,453 by up to 6.1 million gallons per day 527 00:30:09,453 --> 00:30:11,828 if we can successfully negotiate to buy reclaimed credits 528 00:30:11,828 --> 00:30:12,870 with Hillsborough County. 529 00:30:12,870 --> 00:30:15,968 This yield is based on the county's minimum recharge 530 00:30:15,968 --> 00:30:18,291 of up to 10 million gallons per day. 531 00:30:18,291 --> 00:30:21,794 The total potential yield of 6 to 12 million gallons 532 00:30:21,794 --> 00:30:24,380 could go up if we acquire additional permits 533 00:30:24,380 --> 00:30:26,988 or if Hillsborough County increases its aquifer recharge 534 00:30:26,988 --> 00:30:27,556 system. 535 00:30:27,556 --> 00:30:31,878 This project does have potential to be implemented in phases, 536 00:30:31,878 --> 00:30:34,878 as we acquire additional quantities. 537 00:30:35,494 --> 00:30:37,908 The proposed wellfield layout shown here 538 00:30:37,908 --> 00:30:41,508 would support withdrawals of 6 to 12 MGD, 539 00:30:43,640 --> 00:30:45,481 with the design and construction of up to eight production 540 00:30:45,481 --> 00:30:47,777 wells, monitoring wells, approximately four miles 541 00:30:47,777 --> 00:30:50,780 of collector main piping, a groundwater ozone treatment 542 00:30:50,780 --> 00:30:52,468 facility for the removal of hydrogen sulfide, 543 00:30:52,468 --> 00:30:54,708 and a point of connection and metering facilities. 544 00:30:54,708 --> 00:30:57,728 This project will be delivered using a construction manager 545 00:30:57,728 --> 00:31:00,448 at risk, which is the same delivery 546 00:31:00,448 --> 00:31:03,774 method being used currently for the South Hillsborough pipeline. 547 00:31:03,774 --> 00:31:06,828 The estimated completion date is November 2029, 548 00:31:06,828 --> 00:31:10,617 which will help meet the region's growing drinking water 549 00:31:10,617 --> 00:31:11,117 needs. 550 00:31:11,117 --> 00:31:14,708 The scope of services for this project or this contract 551 00:31:14,708 --> 00:31:17,418 includes a well design and testing, water treatment 552 00:31:17,418 --> 00:31:20,828 and collector main design, groundwater modeling, 553 00:31:20,828 --> 00:31:23,228 permitting support, surveying services, 554 00:31:24,525 --> 00:31:27,525 CMAR collaboration and negotiation support, 555 00:31:28,666 --> 00:31:30,378 and public outreach. 556 00:31:30,378 --> 00:31:34,748 And with that, staff recommends approval of the Professional 557 00:31:34,748 --> 00:31:38,348 Engineering Services contract with Stantec consulting 558 00:31:38,670 --> 00:31:40,670 for $14.3 million. 559 00:31:44,676 --> 00:31:44,680 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 560 00:31:44,680 --> 00:31:46,638 I don't see any requests to speak on this item. 561 00:31:46,638 --> 00:31:49,660 Is there a motion on this item? 562 00:31:49,660 --> 00:31:54,468 There is a motion to approve by Commissioner Cohen, seconded 563 00:31:54,468 --> 00:31:56,868 by Council Member Miranda. 564 00:31:58,280 --> 00:32:00,428 Please enter your votes. 565 00:32:03,200 --> 00:32:05,200 >> Motion passes unanimously. 566 00:32:06,482 --> 00:32:06,486 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 567 00:32:06,486 --> 00:32:09,208 We are done, I think, with the South Hillsborough items. 568 00:32:09,208 --> 00:32:12,484 Next up, we have surface water treatment plant item. 569 00:32:12,484 --> 00:32:14,484 That is C.5. 570 00:32:15,411 --> 00:32:18,483 The project manager is going to be presenting. 571 00:32:18,483 --> 00:32:20,483 Good morning. 572 00:32:22,318 --> 00:32:24,568 >> Good morning Madam Chair, and members of the board. 573 00:32:24,568 --> 00:32:26,960 I am Tampa Bay Water Project manager I'm. 574 00:32:26,960 --> 00:32:33,560 Agenda item C.5 is an action item at the surface water 575 00:32:33,728 --> 00:32:34,468 treatment plant. 576 00:32:34,468 --> 00:32:35,885 At the end of this presentation, I 577 00:32:35,885 --> 00:32:39,636 will be requesting your approval for the contract amendment 578 00:32:39,636 --> 00:32:43,280 for the construction phase services associated 579 00:32:43,280 --> 00:32:45,280 to this project. 580 00:32:46,268 --> 00:32:51,668 The supervisory control and data acquisition system, better known 581 00:32:53,730 --> 00:32:57,866 as the SCADA system, is used by Tampa Bay Water 582 00:32:57,866 --> 00:32:59,908 to monitor and control facilities remotely, using 583 00:32:59,908 --> 00:33:01,668 real time operational data. 584 00:33:01,668 --> 00:33:07,321 The SCADA system project, which is included in our capital 585 00:33:07,321 --> 00:33:09,708 improvement program, will modernize the technology 586 00:33:09,708 --> 00:33:12,708 behind the system, including PLCs, 587 00:33:13,978 --> 00:33:18,178 data networks, and cybersecurity controls, among others. 588 00:33:18,788 --> 00:33:23,588 The design phase services, known as the phase 1 , 589 00:33:26,746 --> 00:33:28,829 was approved by this board back in February 2025. 590 00:33:28,829 --> 00:33:32,808 Since then, our team have finished 100% design, 591 00:33:32,808 --> 00:33:37,800 which includes engineering evaluations and the negotiated 592 00:33:37,480 --> 00:33:41,248 guaranteed maximum price for phase 2, construction phase, 593 00:33:42,580 --> 00:33:45,900 which is amendment being -- which is presented today. 594 00:33:45,900 --> 00:33:50,548 As for the coming milestones, we will start construction 595 00:33:50,548 --> 00:33:53,188 activities now in August, concurrently 596 00:33:53,188 --> 00:33:56,196 with the surface water treatment plant expansion project, 597 00:33:56,196 --> 00:34:01,158 and we will reach substantial completion and final completion 598 00:34:01,158 --> 00:34:04,158 by December 2028 and February 2029, respectively. 599 00:34:06,708 --> 00:34:11,508 Moving on, this slide summarizes the project costs 600 00:34:12,738 --> 00:34:17,538 under the existing contract and the proposed $20 million 601 00:34:21,597 --> 00:34:25,197 amendment, which includes equipment and materials, 602 00:34:25,348 --> 00:34:29,188 construction labor, and owners allowances and contingencies. 603 00:34:29,188 --> 00:34:33,988 With that, staff requests approval of the negotiated 604 00:34:34,454 --> 00:34:39,254 agreement amendment with Veolia for the construction services 605 00:34:40,406 --> 00:34:45,606 in the amount of $20.3 million, which includes about -- 606 00:34:45,606 --> 00:34:46,963 this concludes my presentation. 607 00:34:46,963 --> 00:34:50,563 I'm happy to take any questions. 608 00:34:51,410 --> 00:34:51,414 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 609 00:34:51,414 --> 00:34:53,372 I don't see any requests to speak at this time. 610 00:34:53,372 --> 00:34:55,926 Is there a motion on this item? 611 00:34:55,926 --> 00:35:00,726 There is a motion from Commissioner Wostal, seconded 612 00:35:01,513 --> 00:35:02,672 by Council Member Miranda. 613 00:35:02,672 --> 00:35:06,872 If you can open voting, Council members, 614 00:35:08,500 --> 00:35:10,450 please issue your votes. 615 00:35:12,270 --> 00:35:14,270 >> Motion passes unanimously. 616 00:35:14,770 --> 00:35:16,353 Lisset Hanewicz: Next up, we have C.6. 617 00:35:16,353 --> 00:35:18,841 This is for professional services contracts, 618 00:35:18,841 --> 00:35:20,581 as needed engineering services. 619 00:35:20,581 --> 00:35:22,348 This is going to be presented by James 620 00:35:22,348 --> 00:35:24,348 Smith, professional engineer. 621 00:35:26,973 --> 00:35:27,130 >> Good morning. 622 00:35:27,130 --> 00:35:27,912 Again, my name is James Smith. 623 00:35:27,912 --> 00:35:30,329 I'm a professional engineer in the engineering department. 624 00:35:30,329 --> 00:35:34,984 This, I will present agenda item C.6 regarding the new as needed 625 00:35:34,984 --> 00:35:37,384 engineering services professional services 626 00:35:38,268 --> 00:35:40,288 contracts and request your approval. 627 00:35:40,288 --> 00:35:43,888 The current as needed engineering contracts 628 00:35:44,280 --> 00:35:47,423 approved in September of 2021 are nearing expiration. 629 00:35:47,423 --> 00:35:50,428 Recent updates to Florida's consultants Competitive 630 00:35:50,428 --> 00:35:52,628 Negotiation Act increased the threshold 631 00:35:52,628 --> 00:35:55,280 for continuing contracts, allowing 632 00:35:55,607 --> 00:35:58,588 Tampa Bay water greater flexibility in delivering 633 00:35:58,588 --> 00:36:00,326 smaller engineering projects. 634 00:36:00,326 --> 00:36:03,854 Tampa Bay Water continues to advance major capital 635 00:36:03,854 --> 00:36:07,274 improvements, asset renewal efforts, and long term planning 636 00:36:07,274 --> 00:36:07,774 initiatives. 637 00:36:07,774 --> 00:36:10,700 To support this work, we need to access a wide range 638 00:36:10,700 --> 00:36:12,148 of engineering expertise. 639 00:36:12,148 --> 00:36:14,788 These contracts provide flexibility to obtain 640 00:36:14,788 --> 00:36:18,348 specialized support through studies, design, permitting, 641 00:36:18,348 --> 00:36:21,108 and technical services, as needs arise, 642 00:36:21,108 --> 00:36:25,308 without conducting separate -- for each assignment. 643 00:36:25,795 --> 00:36:27,212 We conducted a procurement process 644 00:36:27,212 --> 00:36:29,476 that is described in your agenda memo. 645 00:36:29,476 --> 00:36:31,412 Firms were invited to create teams 646 00:36:31,412 --> 00:36:34,780 that qualified for all engineering disciplines. 647 00:36:34,780 --> 00:36:38,798 There were 25 responses to Tampa Bay Water's invitation 648 00:36:38,798 --> 00:36:40,340 for the five year contract at a value 649 00:36:40,340 --> 00:36:42,248 not to exceed $1.25 million. 650 00:36:42,248 --> 00:36:44,998 And individual tasks to up to $500,000. 651 00:36:44,998 --> 00:36:48,431 Tasks above this amount will require board approval, 652 00:36:48,431 --> 00:36:53,231 as the task that supports a CIP project. 653 00:36:54,615 --> 00:36:57,278 Evaluating 25 responses is a significant effort. 654 00:36:57,278 --> 00:37:01,128 A special thank you to the Committee for their huge effort 655 00:37:01,128 --> 00:37:02,948 in evaluating the responses. 656 00:37:02,948 --> 00:37:05,494 Award of these contracts does not obligate the board 657 00:37:05,494 --> 00:37:06,268 at this time. 658 00:37:06,268 --> 00:37:09,268 The budgets for these expenditures 659 00:37:09,346 --> 00:37:12,608 are (Inaudible) approved each year or in the project 660 00:37:12,608 --> 00:37:14,708 budgets, as approved by the board. 661 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:17,996 Based on the qualifications and very tight scoring, 662 00:37:17,996 --> 00:37:20,524 all 25 contracts are recommended for award 663 00:37:20,524 --> 00:37:23,459 for as needed engineering for the next five years. 664 00:37:23,459 --> 00:37:26,140 This slide lists the recommended firms. 665 00:37:26,140 --> 00:37:30,814 Out of the 25, nine firms are brand new 666 00:37:32,358 --> 00:37:35,548 or have not worked with Tampa Bay Water recently. 667 00:37:35,548 --> 00:37:37,548 Staff recommends approval. 668 00:37:38,832 --> 00:37:40,124 This concludes my presentation. 669 00:37:40,124 --> 00:37:45,657 I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. 670 00:37:45,657 --> 00:37:46,782 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 671 00:37:46,782 --> 00:37:48,292 Any comments, questions? 672 00:37:48,292 --> 00:37:53,692 I guess we have increased over 100% -- from 12 to 25? 673 00:37:54,735 --> 00:37:55,236 That's good. 674 00:37:55,236 --> 00:37:55,944 More competitive. 675 00:37:55,944 --> 00:37:57,486 If there is a motion on this item -- 676 00:37:57,486 --> 00:38:02,275 there is a motion to approve by Commissioner Wostal. 677 00:38:02,275 --> 00:38:03,692 Clark, if you can open the machine 678 00:38:03,692 --> 00:38:08,492 for voting, board members, please enter your votes. 679 00:38:09,365 --> 00:38:11,365 >> Motion passes unanimously. 680 00:38:12,573 --> 00:38:12,577 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 681 00:38:12,577 --> 00:38:14,202 We move on to presentation and reports. 682 00:38:14,202 --> 00:38:18,540 The first presentation is the South Hillsborough pipeline 683 00:38:18,540 --> 00:38:20,308 and surface water treatment plant expansion projects 684 00:38:20,308 --> 00:38:26,308 construction update, and Maribel Medina is going to present this. 685 00:38:28,907 --> 00:38:32,507 >> Now to the fun stuff, right? 686 00:38:34,513 --> 00:38:37,720 Agenda item D.1 provides an update -- 687 00:38:37,720 --> 00:38:39,908 I will start with an update on our surface water treatment 688 00:38:39,908 --> 00:38:41,808 plant expansion project. 689 00:38:41,808 --> 00:38:44,628 Now, the surface water treatment plant 690 00:38:44,628 --> 00:38:49,308 is the heart or workhorse of our surface water system. 691 00:38:49,308 --> 00:38:52,408 In 2022, the board approved this project 692 00:38:52,408 --> 00:38:54,998 as part of our long term master Water 693 00:38:54,998 --> 00:38:59,220 plan to meet the region's needs by the year 2028. 694 00:38:59,220 --> 00:39:04,868 The plant expansion will provide up to an additional 12.5 million 695 00:39:04,868 --> 00:39:07,808 gallons per day to the region. 696 00:39:07,808 --> 00:39:11,408 It includes a fifth treatment train, 697 00:39:12,673 --> 00:39:16,637 along with supporting systems, which are labeled A 698 00:39:16,637 --> 00:39:18,751 through E on the diagram. 699 00:39:18,751 --> 00:39:21,168 The new treatment train will mirror the existing treatment 700 00:39:21,168 --> 00:39:23,568 processes currently in operation. 701 00:39:24,390 --> 00:39:27,530 Area A represents the fifth treatment train. 702 00:39:27,530 --> 00:39:32,930 Area B shows the built -- belt press replacement. 703 00:39:34,788 --> 00:39:39,259 Area C identifies the location of the three new filters. 704 00:39:39,259 --> 00:39:43,899 Area D shows the location of the chemical buildings, 705 00:39:43,899 --> 00:39:47,762 and area E shows the expanded solids drying beds. 706 00:39:47,762 --> 00:39:50,855 In area A, ground reinforcement has been completed. 707 00:39:50,855 --> 00:39:55,929 The team is currently working to cut these reinforcement columns 708 00:39:55,929 --> 00:39:58,512 down to grade before installing the load to transfer platform. 709 00:39:58,512 --> 00:40:01,221 The picture on the bottom right shows the ongoing work 710 00:40:01,221 --> 00:40:06,468 for the routed columns cut down to rate in support of the load 711 00:40:06,468 --> 00:40:08,468 transfer platform installation. 712 00:40:08,508 --> 00:40:14,108 The main picture shows the pipe Gallery new overhead conduits 713 00:40:14,108 --> 00:40:19,508 piping from the south electrical building into train number 5. 714 00:40:20,459 --> 00:40:22,990 In area B, three of the belt filter presses 715 00:40:22,990 --> 00:40:25,828 have been delivered to the site and are set in place. 716 00:40:25,828 --> 00:40:27,998 The installation of piping and feeding 717 00:40:27,998 --> 00:40:31,372 connections to support the new presses is now in progress. 718 00:40:31,372 --> 00:40:35,468 And the main picture shows the new belt filter 719 00:40:35,468 --> 00:40:39,419 press area and plumbing work, and the top left picture 720 00:40:39,419 --> 00:40:42,848 shows one of the belt filter presses containment 721 00:40:42,848 --> 00:40:45,248 walls and concrete pedestals. 722 00:40:45,927 --> 00:40:51,559 In area C and D, the team have completed the installation 723 00:40:51,559 --> 00:40:56,851 of the 16 inch filter to waste piping and concrete encasement, 724 00:40:56,851 --> 00:40:58,835 the installation of formwork and Rebar 725 00:40:58,835 --> 00:41:02,232 at the hypochlorite and ferric tanks, and leak 726 00:41:02,232 --> 00:41:07,320 testing of the chemical tank containment area walls. 727 00:41:07,781 --> 00:41:10,548 The team is now working on the installation of the 48 inch 728 00:41:10,548 --> 00:41:15,348 piping at an existing connection and new filter 16 729 00:41:15,888 --> 00:41:19,488 through 18, load transfer platform, and conduit 730 00:41:19,628 --> 00:41:21,748 installation from the dry chemical building 731 00:41:21,748 --> 00:41:23,608 to the electrical building. 732 00:41:23,608 --> 00:41:27,818 Now, the top right picture shows the chemical tank containment 733 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:32,180 wall Rebar installation, and the main picture 734 00:41:33,988 --> 00:41:37,113 shows the final product and leak test for this new chemical tank 735 00:41:37,113 --> 00:41:38,118 containment area. 736 00:41:38,118 --> 00:41:41,168 Overall, the surface water treatment plant project 737 00:41:41,168 --> 00:41:44,488 is progressing well and remains on track. 738 00:41:44,488 --> 00:41:48,628 Construction work is currently at 10% of work completed, 739 00:41:48,628 --> 00:41:54,280 and spending is aligned at 20% of the total $167 million 740 00:41:54,968 --> 00:41:56,278 budget. 741 00:41:56,278 --> 00:41:58,678 As construction activities increase, 742 00:41:58,928 --> 00:42:02,428 our effort will continue to be on maintaining 743 00:42:02,428 --> 00:42:05,954 alignment between progress, spending, and schedule 744 00:42:05,954 --> 00:42:06,454 performance. 745 00:42:06,454 --> 00:42:09,528 At this stage, we have not identified any need 746 00:42:09,528 --> 00:42:12,528 to use our owner's allowances. 747 00:42:14,628 --> 00:42:18,188 Now I will proceed with an update on our distribution 748 00:42:18,188 --> 00:42:22,388 system expansion project, the South Hillsborough pipeline. 749 00:42:25,536 --> 00:42:27,360 Lisset Hanewicz: Before you proceed, 750 00:42:27,360 --> 00:42:29,358 I have Commissioner Wostal. 751 00:42:29,358 --> 00:42:33,190 You want to wait till the end? 752 00:42:33,190 --> 00:42:34,440 Okay. 753 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:34,828 >> This pipeline will carry water from our surface water 754 00:42:34,828 --> 00:42:38,268 treatment plant at the Regional Facilities site to Hillsborough 755 00:42:38,268 --> 00:42:42,468 County to meet the county's water needs. 756 00:42:43,188 --> 00:42:46,281 You will recall, from previous presentations, 757 00:42:46,281 --> 00:42:50,481 that we have identified 17 tunnel locations that 758 00:42:50,574 --> 00:42:54,708 were strategically planned to minimize traffic disruptions 759 00:42:54,708 --> 00:42:59,508 and reduce environmental impacts during construction, as well. 760 00:43:00,853 --> 00:43:03,208 Those are shown in the orange diamonds 761 00:43:03,208 --> 00:43:05,680 across the entire route. 762 00:43:05,680 --> 00:43:08,220 Since our last update, we have added 763 00:43:08,220 --> 00:43:10,116 two additional red circles, which 764 00:43:10,116 --> 00:43:13,274 show the locations where tunneling work has 765 00:43:13,274 --> 00:43:14,168 been completed. 766 00:43:14,168 --> 00:43:17,588 A total of six locations have been completed. 767 00:43:17,588 --> 00:43:21,948 Now, here is another look at the route, 768 00:43:21,948 --> 00:43:27,747 showing all the locations under construction for both segments A 769 00:43:27,747 --> 00:43:33,147 and B. These sites include micro tunnels, open trench 770 00:43:34,838 --> 00:43:35,848 installation. 771 00:43:35,848 --> 00:43:38,908 Over the past month, the project team 772 00:43:38,908 --> 00:43:41,588 has worked really hard to prepare 773 00:43:41,588 --> 00:43:44,588 for back to school traffic near construction zones. 774 00:43:44,588 --> 00:43:46,428 Numerous coordination meetings were 775 00:43:46,428 --> 00:43:50,228 held with Hillsborough County Public Schools, transportation, 776 00:43:50,228 --> 00:43:53,628 and safety departments, and Hillsborough County Sheriff's 777 00:43:53,628 --> 00:43:57,316 Office was represented in some of these meetings. 778 00:43:57,316 --> 00:43:59,698 There was also close coordination 779 00:43:59,698 --> 00:44:02,921 with Brandon High School, Kingswood Elementary, 780 00:44:02,921 --> 00:44:05,921 Boyette Springs Elementary, Valrico Academy, 781 00:44:08,148 --> 00:44:12,800 Bell Creek Academy, and Saint Stephen's Catholic. 782 00:44:12,800 --> 00:44:15,268 Before the school started, the team 783 00:44:15,268 --> 00:44:19,878 created and printed fliers for six different schools' 784 00:44:19,878 --> 00:44:22,468 back to back nights and created social media graphics 785 00:44:22,468 --> 00:44:26,600 for schools to post on their websites or social media 786 00:44:26,600 --> 00:44:27,276 channels. 787 00:44:27,276 --> 00:44:31,268 And we are happy to report that construction, despite all 788 00:44:31,268 --> 00:44:34,868 the weather-related challenges, at Brandon High 789 00:44:36,289 --> 00:44:37,372 School has been completed. 790 00:44:37,372 --> 00:44:39,326 The east and west parking lots were 791 00:44:39,326 --> 00:44:41,284 accessible before the start of the school year. 792 00:44:41,284 --> 00:44:45,694 And to make up time and minimize impacts at Kingswood Elementary 793 00:44:45,694 --> 00:44:51,694 School, the contractor had two crews working, one day crew 794 00:44:52,326 --> 00:44:55,392 and one night crew, to complete the installation 795 00:44:55,392 --> 00:44:56,225 as soon as possible. 796 00:44:56,225 --> 00:44:58,298 This morning, I got the text message 797 00:44:58,298 --> 00:44:59,808 saying that all work is complete. 798 00:44:59,808 --> 00:45:01,556 So this is excellent news for the project 799 00:45:01,556 --> 00:45:04,916 and the parents in that area. 800 00:45:04,916 --> 00:45:10,916 Moving on, crews also are making progress in other locations. 801 00:45:11,225 --> 00:45:15,601 In the image on the left shows installation of the carrier pipe 802 00:45:15,601 --> 00:45:18,601 for the Lakewood Micro Tunnel. 803 00:45:18,638 --> 00:45:21,484 The pipe has been installed, and crews 804 00:45:21,484 --> 00:45:26,812 are working to backfill the tunnel so that the roads reopen 805 00:45:26,812 --> 00:45:28,410 within the next two weeks. 806 00:45:28,410 --> 00:45:33,275 The image on the right is a drone view 807 00:45:33,275 --> 00:45:37,475 of the Little FishHawk horizontal directional drill. 808 00:45:39,211 --> 00:45:41,988 Completion of the horizontal directional drill 809 00:45:41,988 --> 00:45:44,928 marked a significant milestone, as 810 00:45:44,928 --> 00:45:47,328 both horizontal directional drilling 811 00:45:47,854 --> 00:45:50,654 crossings for the project are now complete. 812 00:45:50,654 --> 00:45:53,654 The remaining trenches work consists 813 00:45:54,118 --> 00:45:56,118 of microtunnel installations. 814 00:45:59,305 --> 00:46:00,847 Beyond the outreach to local schools, 815 00:46:00,847 --> 00:46:06,247 the public engagement team has created a video reel 816 00:46:06,468 --> 00:46:10,538 on the horizontal directional drill which received about 817 00:46:10,538 --> 00:46:14,138 158,000 views across all platforms through July. 818 00:46:14,376 --> 00:46:20,368 We also created one on the process that received about 819 00:46:20,368 --> 00:46:24,100 43,000 views and ones on the bentonite slurry used 820 00:46:24,100 --> 00:46:27,892 for the pool that received about 81,000 total views. 821 00:46:27,892 --> 00:46:30,888 The team is also coordinating efforts 822 00:46:30,888 --> 00:46:33,780 with two tours for Hillsborough County staff 823 00:46:33,780 --> 00:46:38,580 and a presentation to the Brandon Rotary Club. 824 00:46:39,910 --> 00:46:41,910 Overall calm at this project is progressing well 825 00:46:41,910 --> 00:46:42,943 and remains on track. 826 00:46:42,943 --> 00:46:45,343 Construction is about 8% completed, 827 00:46:46,448 --> 00:46:50,238 based on the number of linear feet of pipe installed. 828 00:46:50,238 --> 00:46:52,448 And construction spending is aligned 829 00:46:52,448 --> 00:46:55,448 at 20% of the total $461.2 million 830 00:46:57,708 --> 00:47:00,668 construction budget, which includes construction 831 00:47:00,668 --> 00:47:03,668 costs, engineering services during construction, 832 00:47:04,753 --> 00:47:06,753 and support. 833 00:47:07,181 --> 00:47:09,348 At this stage, we have not identified any correction 834 00:47:09,348 --> 00:47:11,492 actions for schedule and budget. 835 00:47:11,492 --> 00:47:13,572 And this concludes my presentation. 836 00:47:13,572 --> 00:47:18,372 I will be happy to answer any questions. 837 00:47:19,937 --> 00:47:22,337 Lisset Hanewicz: Commissioner Wostal? 838 00:47:24,552 --> 00:47:24,556 Joshua Wostal: Thank you. 839 00:47:24,556 --> 00:47:25,956 My comments are particularly about the pipeline, not 840 00:47:25,956 --> 00:47:27,219 the water treatment plant. 841 00:47:27,219 --> 00:47:30,168 I know that you guys have done significant outreach, 842 00:47:30,168 --> 00:47:33,768 and I understand that, in general, 843 00:47:34,228 --> 00:47:37,268 the public would like their water to just magically come 844 00:47:37,268 --> 00:47:39,300 from the faucet, and they don't want 845 00:47:39,300 --> 00:47:41,908 to see the construction that goes along with it. 846 00:47:41,908 --> 00:47:46,108 I met a nice young British woman, 847 00:47:47,552 --> 00:47:51,630 about 76, who stopped short of calling me the devil 848 00:47:51,630 --> 00:47:53,838 the other day, after acknowledging that I didn't even 849 00:47:53,838 --> 00:47:56,988 vote for this because it was done before I was elected. 850 00:47:56,988 --> 00:47:59,591 Factually, I would not have voted 851 00:47:59,591 --> 00:48:01,758 for this route had I been on the board at this time, 852 00:48:01,758 --> 00:48:03,711 or voted for the other one. 853 00:48:03,711 --> 00:48:08,283 The school images that we get are just -- 854 00:48:08,283 --> 00:48:12,488 kind of negate all of the work that we have done to notify 855 00:48:12,488 --> 00:48:13,674 the public. 856 00:48:13,674 --> 00:48:15,365 You can't force people to be engaged, 857 00:48:15,365 --> 00:48:18,695 but we have got to do something more, 858 00:48:18,695 --> 00:48:24,950 whether if it is coordinating with Hillsborough County's sign 859 00:48:24,900 --> 00:48:27,108 Department that sticks the rezone signs everywhere -- 860 00:48:27,108 --> 00:48:31,308 perhaps they can, way ahead of time, 861 00:48:32,299 --> 00:48:34,841 view scheduling construction, particularly near intersections 862 00:48:34,841 --> 00:48:40,241 and schools, that we are posting signs saying, hey, 863 00:48:41,600 --> 00:48:44,600 expect delays, explore alternative routes, 864 00:48:44,180 --> 00:48:46,760 whatever it is. 865 00:48:46,760 --> 00:48:50,128 We have got to find something to notify the public. 866 00:48:50,128 --> 00:48:57,142 I mean, I think that it was a poor idea to not do the more 867 00:48:57,142 --> 00:49:00,142 rural areas during the -- 868 00:49:00,572 --> 00:49:02,601 or the more active areas during the summer 869 00:49:02,601 --> 00:49:05,868 and the more rural areas during the school season. 870 00:49:05,868 --> 00:49:09,188 Whatever can be done, whether if it 871 00:49:09,188 --> 00:49:11,948 was from Hillsborough County's water department, 872 00:49:11,948 --> 00:49:14,859 just helping notifying the public better, 873 00:49:14,859 --> 00:49:17,897 I think the general public would really appreciate it. 874 00:49:17,897 --> 00:49:20,380 I mean, they don't want to hear that we did something 875 00:49:20,380 --> 00:49:21,676 at the rotary. 876 00:49:21,676 --> 00:49:23,276 You can't force people to be engaged. 877 00:49:23,276 --> 00:49:28,360 But they are just going to blame no matter what. 878 00:49:28,360 --> 00:49:30,818 Whatever we are doing right now doesn't seem to be working. 879 00:49:30,818 --> 00:49:34,418 158,000 views on Facebook might be nice, 880 00:49:35,654 --> 00:49:39,548 but I don't think that that's educating the actual residents 881 00:49:39,548 --> 00:49:41,258 that are going to see a disruption. 882 00:49:41,258 --> 00:49:44,708 Anything that can be done, I would appreciate it. 883 00:49:44,708 --> 00:49:49,728 I believe that this constituent was actually the one that came 884 00:49:49,728 --> 00:49:53,322 -- she said sometime last year with her daughter. 885 00:49:53,322 --> 00:49:57,388 Anything that we can do, I would appreciate it. 886 00:49:57,388 --> 00:49:59,388 Thank you. 887 00:50:01,601 --> 00:50:03,601 Lisset Hanewicz: I don't see any other comments. 888 00:50:03,601 --> 00:50:08,401 Commissioner Wostal, it's horrible to inherit a vote , 889 00:50:09,660 --> 00:50:12,253 and you are not happy with the boat. 890 00:50:12,253 --> 00:50:13,878 I know I wasn't for this item because I 891 00:50:13,878 --> 00:50:15,836 thought some of this stuff was going to happen. 892 00:50:15,836 --> 00:50:17,465 But in any event, I think our team 893 00:50:17,465 --> 00:50:19,234 is trying to do the best they can 894 00:50:19,234 --> 00:50:20,827 with getting the communications out. 895 00:50:20,827 --> 00:50:24,658 If we can do more work, that would be great, 896 00:50:24,658 --> 00:50:28,121 to let parents and schools know. 897 00:50:28,121 --> 00:50:32,753 I will tell you, no one likes car lines, 898 00:50:32,753 --> 00:50:38,153 and no one likes traffic getting to car lines. 899 00:50:38,786 --> 00:50:40,866 Yeah, any work on this could be appreciated 900 00:50:40,866 --> 00:50:42,102 so we could get the word out. 901 00:50:42,102 --> 00:50:44,908 I do agree, the posts getting the views just shows people 902 00:50:44,908 --> 00:50:46,588 are interested in the issue. 903 00:50:46,588 --> 00:50:48,308 They probably need more communication. 904 00:50:48,308 --> 00:50:52,498 Okay, I don't see any other requests to speak. 905 00:50:52,498 --> 00:50:57,298 Do we have any other items, administrative matters 906 00:50:58,508 --> 00:51:00,700 that any board member wants to address? 907 00:51:00,700 --> 00:51:03,714 I don't see any requests to speak on that. 908 00:51:03,714 --> 00:51:08,740 That means that we have reached receive and file, which requires 909 00:51:08,740 --> 00:51:10,968 a motion to receive and file. 910 00:51:10,968 --> 00:51:16,968 I have a motion by Commissioner Wostal and a second 911 00:51:20,520 --> 00:51:22,520 by Commissioner Cohen. 912 00:51:26,840 --> 00:51:28,840 >> Motion passes unanimously. 913 00:51:28,850 --> 00:51:29,975 Lisset Hanewicz: Thank you. 914 00:51:29,975 --> 00:51:31,945 We have come to the end of our board meeting, 915 00:51:31,945 --> 00:51:34,780 I think, in record time. 916 00:51:34,780 --> 00:51:36,780 We have an October scheduled meeting that is one 917 00:51:36,780 --> 00:51:40,404 of the meetings that we can decide to go forward or not -- 918 00:51:40,404 --> 00:51:42,128 I'm sorry, September. 919 00:51:42,128 --> 00:51:43,408 I'm looking at October -- 920 00:51:43,408 --> 00:51:44,158 September meeting. 921 00:51:44,158 --> 00:51:45,463 I'm going to fast. 922 00:51:45,463 --> 00:51:48,894 We may look to see if maybe we don't have a September 923 00:51:48,894 --> 00:51:50,788 meeting, depending on what is on the agenda. 924 00:51:50,788 --> 00:51:53,800 I just wanted to let the board members know about that. 925 00:51:53,800 --> 00:51:55,868 With no other request to speak, this meeting is adjourned. 926 00:51:55,868 --> 00:51:57,868 Thank you, all.