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8 • REGULARFort Bend County Municipal Utility District #131 (Fort Bend County)

Docket Item 8

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - April 28, 2026 on 2026-04-28
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Board voted unanimously to approve the estimate to replace the VFD on lift pump no.”
JM
Jeanna Maxwell
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
LS
Leslie Smith-Boards
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JJ
Jennifer Jacobs
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
JA
Jo Ann Randall
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
MH
Michael Higgins
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

8. Hear Operations Report. Mr. Wilson recognized Mr. Smith, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the Operator’s Report for the month of March, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F. Mr. Smith noted the District’s accountability is 96.69%. He reported on various maintenance items for the month. Mr. Smith reviewed the delinquent accounts and noted that disconnects are scheduled for May 13, 2026. He stated that there are 104 accounts set for termination. Discussion ensued. He then reviewed the quarterly Collections Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G. He stated that there are 10 accounts totaling $3,779.89. Mr. Smith reviewed an estimate to replace the jockey booster pump Jockey booster pump, 303904046.2 in the amount of $5,309.00, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit H. Discussion ensued regarding SE obtaining quotes from different vendors. Upon motion by Director Higgins, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the replacement of the jockey booster pump in the amount of $5,309.00. Mr. Smith reviewed an estimate to repair blower no. 3 motor at the Sewer Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,421.66, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit I. He noted that the expense will be a shared cost with the other districts. Upon motion by Director Boards, seconded by Director Higgins, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the estimate to repair blower no. 3 motor at the Sewer Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,421.66. Mr. Smith reviewed an estimate to replace the variable frequency drive (“VFD”) on lift pump no. 2 in the amount of $7,100.00, a copy of wh

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.