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13 • OPERATIONSHarris County Municipal Utility District #26 (Harris County)

14. Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) -2- 897416vl (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Engagement of auditor for preparation of Audit Report for fiscal years ending April 30, 2026, and April 30, 2027; Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald Mu

Presented in: Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-05-12 on 2026-05-12
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve 14. Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) -2- 897416vl (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Engagement of auditor for preparation of Audit Report for fiscal years ending April 30, 2026, and April 30, 2027; Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald Mu”
HF
Harlan Ferguson
Board President
YES
BL
Brenda Landin Herrera
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
LN
Lisa Newsum
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
RH
Rhoda Hearn
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
DF
Dale Ferguson
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
JW
Jake Wofford
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

14. Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) -2- 897416vl (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Engagement of auditor for preparation of Audit Report for fiscal years ending April 30, 2026, and April 30, 2027; Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald Municipal and Industrial; Dewatering System Improvements project by Sustanite Support Services, LLC; Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement project by Sustanite Support Services, LLC; Water Plants No. 1 & 2 Improvements project by W.W. Payton Corporation; and Water Well No. 2 Rework project by C&C Water Services, LLC; Compliance with the District's water and waste discharge permits, including historical lab test results for samples taken at wastewater treatment plant; Repair and maintenance of District facilities; Appeals of District charges and customer communications; Report concerning sampling from commercial customers in connection with Industrial Waste Order; Consider disposition of delinquent accounts and any associated requests for payment plans; Discussion regarding 2026 water loss audit filed with Texas Water Development Board; and Authorize the design, advertisement for bids and/or award of construction contracts or concurrence in the award of a contract for the construction and/or maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities within the District, status of construction within the District, approval of any change orders and/or acceptance of facilities, and acceptance of TEC Form 1295, including: Acceptance of conveyances of utilities, easements and/or sites for facilities constructed for the District, and the taking of any necessary action in connection therewith; Review and approval of Stormwater Quality Management Plans related to construction contracts; Review Capital Improvement Plan and consider potential updates to same; Status of Phase II Evaluation concerning future expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant; Review of alternative easement locations for four (4) additional Flock Safety cameras; and Status of annual water plant inspections;

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.