Financial Contribution to Hays County Dye Trace Study

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Item #7: Financial Contribution to Hays County Dye Trace Study Board & Staff Discussion: Linda Kaye Rogers: o Aspart of a county-wide groundwater study, Hays County wants to extend their dye-trace study. o Hays County is asking Hays Trinity GCD, along with BSEACD, and several other partners, for assistance with funding. There was lots of discussion between the Board and Staff trying to figure out details regarding the study, the scope, how much the HTGCD was being asked to contribute to the project, and how much the District has available to give. Page 2 of 4 December 17, 2019 John Worrall: © Suggests to the Board that they wait to see a proposal, what the services will be, and what the cost will be before making any decisions. Kayla Shearhart o Suggests staff can reach out to the involved parties to get something in writing for the Board to look at and discuss. No Action Taken Consent Items

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