Approve the freese and nichols task authorization for design, b id, and construction phase services for the west delivery pump station expansion

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Director Taylor moved to approve the Freese and Nichols Task Authorization for design, b id, and construction phase services for the West Delivery Pump Station Expansion. Director Churan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Briefing / Update on the Dam Safety Remediation Project Brzozowski briefed the Board as follows: LNRA and FNI held a pre-construction meeting November 4th at LNRA’s office. Zachary Construction, LNRA, TxDOT and FNI attended. The construction contract with Zachary Construction was signed and a Notice -to- Proceed was issued that same day. A first issue is approval of the contractors traffic control plan and the shutting down and rerouting of traffic off and around FM 3131. As of our meeting date, the contractor is expecting the actual closure to occur mid- December. The deep one-pass trenching operation is expected to begin the second week of January. During the pre-construction meeting, it was disclosed that the trenching operation is expected to progress faster than had been explained aforehand, with forward progression rates being near 40 - 60 feet per day. This being the case, the initial 500- feet, what has been described as the critical area, should be completed within 10 – 15 days. With this in- mind, the trenching contractor has agreed to arrange his work such that the initial 500- feet will be constructed without a break. Before the meeting, LNRA and FNI engaged in a conversation concerning risk. While every operation around an earthen dam structure has a certain level of risk, penetrating the core of the dam carries a higher risk, and while we are all confident in the chosen repair method, we are all cognizant of the risk and implications of failure. Along this line of thought, continual monitoring of the dam’s instrumentation, visual inspection of the surrounding areas and identifying a change in condition is paramount. Along this line of thought, we have made available LNRA’s stockpile of large rip rap rock that might be used in an emergency. As a safety precaution for those who might be boating downstream of the dam, LNRA has placed signage at the boat launch at FM 616 and in Point Comfort, advising the public of change conditions. To support this message, users can opt-in to receive warnings and updates on conditions at Lake Texana. Also, a safety measure, we recently completed an update of LNRA’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Dam and Spillway operations and are awaiting final approval by TCEQ. Briefing/Update on Proposed Recreation Development Using LNRA Property and Strategies for Possible Purchase of Real Property Open Session November 19, 2025 Page 5 Briefing/Update on the Lake Texana Yield Enhancement Project Status and Potential Litigation Strategies Open Session Ended at 8:38 a.m. President Adelman declared the Board to convene in Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Chapter 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property at 8:38 a.m. Executive Session ended at 9:34 a.m. and President Adelman declared the Board to be in Open Session. Director Taylor moved to authorize the General Manager to obtain surveys and appraisals for the real property to support the recreation development. Kucera seconded the motion. Motion carried

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.