5 Update and possible direction to Staff regarding the Authority’s 2026 funding opportunities. ~ Graham Moore, P.E., Executive Director Background/Information Below are the same tables presented in February noting the current Funding Summary compared to projected cost by project followed by the current funding application amounts. The TWDB has not progressed the funding applications further at this time. Staff, along with the Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel completed the Financial Applicatio

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5 Update and possible direction to Staff regarding the Authority’s 2026 funding opportunities. ~ Graham Moore, P.E., Executive Director Background/Information Below are the same tables presented in February noting the current Funding Summary compared to projected cost by project followed by the current funding application amounts. The TWDB has not progressed the funding applications further at this time. Staff, along with the Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel completed the Financial Application prior to the deadline of May 18, 2026. Below are the approved 2026 subsidies – they remain the same as those provided in 2025 that are listed below. 92 Board Meeting Packet 06/03/2026 REGULAR MEETING Alliance Regional Water Authority Board of Directors BOARD MEMBER PACKETS Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666 2026 Low-Interest Subsidies Term Tax-Exempt 20 Years 20% 21-25 Years 14% 26-30 Years 10% Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants Staff attended the Second Pre-Application Webinar for the WSIG program. The Staff confirmed that if your project has previously received TWDB funding, that it is not eligible for funds from the WSIG. Since ARWA has received previous TWDB funding for the Carrizo Expansion Program, it is not eligible to receive the grant funds. For the Authority’s Sponsors who may be interested in applying for the grant funds, below is the implementation timeline: April 1, 2026 Solicitation of applications opens for 120 days April 23, 2026 First Pre-Application Webinar May 13, 2026 Second Pre-Application Webinar July 30, 2026 Applications due Fall 2026 Commitments Winter 2026 – May 1, 2027 Closings Board decision needed:  Possible direction to Staff. 93 Board Meeting Packet 06/03/2026 2026 DRAFT Drought Contingency Plan Prepared By: Home Office:

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). 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.