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5 • FINANCIALFort Bend County Municipal Utility District #131 (Fort Bend County)

delinquent water accounts. Mr. Alexander discussed amending the Rate Order residential group homes as

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - August 25, 2020 on 2020-08-25
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“Board voted unanimously to approve the membership with NASFMA for the annual fee of $1,000.”
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

delinquent water accounts. Mr. Alexander discussed amending the Rate Order residential group homes as commercial properties. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Miller, and after full discussion, the Board voted unanimously to (1) approve the Operator’s Report; (2) authorize terminations of delinquent accounts; and (3) include on the next agenda an amended Rate Order to classify residential group homes as commercial accounts. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOOD AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AGENCIES The Board recognized Director Jacobs, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the membership benefits of National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (“NAFSMA”). She noted that the cost is $1,000 annually. Upon motion by Director Jacobs, seconded by Director Smith-Boards, and after full discussion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the membership with NASFMA for the annual fee of $1,000. SECURITY CAMERAS The Board recognized Director Smith-Boards and Mr. Mason who both reviewed the proposal in the amount of $33,288.97, submitted by Today’s Integration for the purchase and installation of security cameras in the Park area and a proposal of $3,559.50 for two-door access to the central system. After discussion, the Board requested Director Smith-Boards to work with Mr. Howard regarding a laptop proposal. Upon motion by Director Jacobs, seconded by Director Miller, and after full discussion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposals from Today’s Integration. SC/MUD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING The Board recognized Director Miller who discussed the potential construction of a clubhouse. She discussed preliminary details of design and construction of a 3500 square foot building. She noted that the District is looking into a cost sharing agreement with Southern Colony HOA. After discussion, Director Miller stated that she will discuss with the HOA which entity will be responsible for projec

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.