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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
Dowdell Public Utility District
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.66132
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$11.0M
+2.9% YoY • +23.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.1 pts
1Y: +2.5 pts • 10Y: +1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.3 pts
85.4 (A) → 84.1 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.7% (5Y)
10Y: +56.4% • Since '00: +231.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1387
FY 22: $0.8000 → FY 27: $0.6613
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 85.4 (A)'10: 83.8 (A)'17: 82.8 (A)'22: 82 (A)'27: 84.1 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.3M'10: $5.2M'17: $7.0M'22: $8.9M'27: $11.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AC
Allison Copony
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
94015@smithmur.com
DS
Danny Staab
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
94015@smithmur.com
JJ
James J Bertus
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
94015@smithmur.com
JL
Jerry L Nelson
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
94015@smithmur.com
JN
Jerry Nelson
President
jerry.nelson@dowdellpublicut.tx.gov
RJ
Robert Johnson
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 84.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 17, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,957,369) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.661320 per $100 valuation: $0.200400 M&O + $0.460920 I&S) for Dowdell Public Utility District. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$11.0M
General Fund
$4.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
00
Public Works: $3.4M (31%)
0Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.66132 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Dowdell Public Utility District (Harris County) totaling $10,653,737 ($4,330,229 Maintenance & Operations; $6,323,509 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $9,072,860 on $1,374,675,789 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.66000 per $100 (M&O: $0.20000, I&S: $0.46000).
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.3M
00
Public Works: $3.3M (31%)
0Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6600 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 81.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($10,323,389) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.690000 per $100 valuation) for Dowdell Public Utility District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$10.3M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.1M
Public Works: $3.2M (31%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 81.7 (A)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Dowdell Public Utility District (Harris County) totaling $9,819,641. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7400 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.8M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.8M
Public Works: $3.0M (31%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7400 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Dowdell Public Utility District (Harris County) totaling $9,326,281. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7800 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.5M
Public Works: $2.9M (31%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7800 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dowdell Public Utility D...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dowdell Public Utility District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Dowdell Public Utility District Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
James J Bertus WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)President
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Allison Copony WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Danny Staab WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Robert Johnson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jerry L Nelson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (379 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (196 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (261 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (147 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (206 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (243 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (199 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (194 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (306 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (285 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
66.0% (348 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
34.0% (179 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (190 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (168 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
69.0% (176 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
31.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
65.0% (221 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
35.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (274 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (276 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (200 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (161 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (253 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (294 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (211 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (163 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (148 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (165 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (243 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Dowdell Public Utility District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Jerry Nelson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (82 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-10-15
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the September 17, 2026 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: District and Defined Area Tax Rate: Public Hearing; Orders Levying 2026 Taxes; Amend Director’s Statement6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; status of FYE 2026 audit7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Amendment to Rate Order (commercial security fee and related matters)8: District detention pond and drainage channel report9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of annexation applications to the City of Houston; status of annexation feasibility studies10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents; developer reimbursements11: Consider/approve an annual cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training program for directors as required by Texas Government Code § 2054.519112: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: HOA request for District participation; District office and meeting space options; Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Dowdell Public Utility District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-09-17
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the August 20, 2026 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections; Water Service Termination Notices5: Resolution (1) Finding District to be Low Tax Rate, Developed, Developing, or Developed District in a Declared Disaster Area, (2) Calling Public Hearing on Tax Rate and (3) Authorizing Tax Assessor-Collector to Prepare and Publish Notice of the Public Hearing for District and District’s defined area6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; Resolution Adopting FYE 2027 Budget; Confirmation of auditor to perform FYE 2026 audit7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance8: District detention pond and drainage channel report9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of annexation applications to the City of Houston10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents; developer reimbursements11: Consider/approve an annual cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training program for directors as required by Texas Government Code § 2054.519112: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; HOA request for District Participation13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb NOTE: Posted together with this agenda, as required by Texas Government Code § 551.043(c), are a copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 and the Taxpayer Impact Statement. Dowdell PUD TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT Current Budget Fiscal Year Ending Sept 2026** Pro0: 65 per officer valve survey/smart meters * *FA fees out of the ordinal), exp 259,970 1,012,280 734,681 414,285 Myrtle Cruz, Inc 3401 Louisiana St,Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77002. Phone #713-759-1368 Fax #713-759-12642026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-08-20
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the July 16, 2026 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; Draft FYE 2027 Budget6: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order7: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs8: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; drainage issues9: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents; reimbursement issues; Petition to the City of Houston for annexation10: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: District website; Cyber-security training11: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-16
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6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Series 2026 Reimbursement/AUP report7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order8: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; drainage issues10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents11: Series 2026 Bonds: Close Series 2026 Bond Issue; approve all related actions and documents necessary to complete the closing12: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: District website; Closing Dinner (Sunday, August 23, 2026)13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-15
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the May 6 and 21, 2026 meetings3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Engage Auditor for Series 2026 Reimbursement/AUP6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills7: Amended and restated agreement with Municipal Risk Management Group, LLC for arbitrage compliance services8: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order9: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs10: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; drainage issues11: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents; request for amended feasibility study12: Bond Sale: Award Sale, Approve all related actions and documents necessary to complete Series 2026 Bond Issue13: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: District website; Closing Dinner14: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-05-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-21
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the April 16 and May 6, 2026 meetings3: Harris County Constable Report and 2026-2027 Budget4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Update on Developer Reimbursement/AUP6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order8: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; drainage issues10: District meeting location11: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents; request for amended feasibility study12: Series 2026 Bond Issue POS, NOS and related items13: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Art Contest, Electricity Pricing; Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; 2026 Election Update14: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-06
2026-04-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-16
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the March 19, 2026 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Update on Developer Reimbursement/AUP6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order Review8: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application; drainage issues10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents11: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Art Contest, Electricity Pricing; Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; Election Update; Town Hall Meeting; Closing Dinner12: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-15
2026-03-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-19
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Agreement with Creekside Place HOA3: Minutes of the January 26, 2026 and February 19, 2026 meetings4: Harris County Constable Report5: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections6: Update on Developer Reimbursement7: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills8: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance; Rate Order Review9: District detention pond and drainage channel report; update on signs10: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application; drainage issues11: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents12: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Art Contest, Electricity Pricing; Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; Election Update; Town Hall Meeting13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-02-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-19
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the January, 2026 meetings3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Update on Developer Reimbursement6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance8: District detention pond and drainage channel report9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents11: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Art Contest, Electricity Pricing; Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; Election Update12: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-26
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1: The Board considered public comments. Seeing none, the President continued with the agenda.2: The Board considered a proposal from John Howell regarding granting a general homestead exemption. John reviewed the analysis and recommended the Board consider a five percent exemption. Upon motion duly made by Director Bertus and seconded by Director Copony, the Board adopted a five percent general homestead exemption, reaffirmed adoption of the over 65/disabled exemption in the amount of $20,000, and approved the order levying the penalty for delinquent tax collections.3: The Board considered a 2026 Park Plan and Park Bond Authorization Election. The Board reviewed the cost of a contract Hart InterCivic and ES&S for voting machines and discussed other costs of the election. It was noted that election officials need to be compensated in addition to other expenses. The Board reviewed the Park Plan with Jeff Vogler which must be adopted prior to being submitted as part of the Park Bond Authorization Election. After lengthy review and discussion, upon motion by Dire2026-01-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-15
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1: The Board considered public comments. Allison Copony updated the Board regarding the Earth Day Art Contest and described recent meetings and future meetings to review innovative ways to place recreational facilities within detention ponds. Rod Rudine introduced himself on behalf of Texas Groundworks Management.2: The Board considered the minutes of the December 18, 2025, meeting. Upon motion by Director Staab, seconded by Director Copony, the Board approved the minutes as presented.3: Cpl. Ryan provided a summary of crime statistics for the month. No formal action was taken. Mark Ivy updated the Board regarding the car needing to be moved to allow for a sewer line repair, Jerry Nelson executed a letter to the resident in question and the Deputies agreed to hand deliver one copy of the letter.4: Leslie Mendez presented the written tax assessor-collector’s report. Upon motion by Director Staab, seconded by Director Copony, the Board approved the report and the disbursements contained therein.5: Upon motion by Director Bertus, seconded by Director Copony, the Board authorized reimbursement to Schapps REI Holdings LLC in the amount of $250,254.00 as presented in the updated agreed upon procedures report.6: The Board considered affirmation of the District’s Investment Policy. Upon motion by Director Copony, seconded by Director Bertus, the Board approved the affirmation resolution as presented.7: The Board considered an Over 65/Disabled Homestead exemption, upon motion by Director Bertus, seconded by Director Copony, the Board approved the exemption in the amount of $20,000 and asked John Howell to consider the impact of a general homestead exemption. Docusign Envelope ID: E5F57F66-BC9E-89CB-83DB-6255C07D3E3D7: Dana Davis presented the written bookkeeper’s report, including current financial statements, invoices, and checks for payment. Upon motion by Director Bertus, seconded by Director Copony, the Board approved the bookkeeper’s report and authorized payment of the disbursements presented therein.8: Mark Ivy presented the written operations report. Mr. Ivy reviewed the proposed tap fee for Miguel Gallego, after discussion and upon motion by Director Bertus, seconded by Director Staab, the Board approved allowing Mr. Gallego to contract directly for the under-road line construction in an effort to reduce the tap fee provided that the work is performed to the satisfaction of the District’s engineers and operators. Upon motion by Director Copony, seconded by Director Bertus, the Board approve9: Sam Simmons provided an update regarding the District’s detention pond facilities.10: Jeff and Ryan Vogler presented the written engineer’s report and reviewed ongoing projects. Floyd Barentine and Taylor Fish requested water service on behalf of Faith Tabernacle Tomball. Upon motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Copony, the Board authorized a feasibility study to be performed at their expense and noted that annexation, and the related standard fees, is a prerequisite to service. After explanation from Jeff Vogler, upon motion by Director Copony, seconded by Direct13: Allison Copony asked that the Art Contest be placed on the February agenda and Jim Bertus requested an item to consider District electricity pricing be placed on the same agenda. The orders calling the election were tabled for a special meeting to be held on January 26 at 6:00 PM in order to give Taylor Goodall more time to investigate costs and options associated with the District holding an election independently as Harris County is unwilling to hold joint elections in May, 2026. There being2025-12-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-12-18
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the November 20, 2025 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Series 2025 Bond Issue; Auditor AUP & Reimbursement; Amendment to Statement of Directors6: FYE 2025 Audit and related filings7: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills8: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance9: District detention pond and drainage channel report10: Engineer’s report, contracts/pay applications; Park Plan; Engineer’s Contract11: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents12: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; 2026 Art Contest13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2025-11-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-20
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Delinquent Tax Collections5: Series 2025 Bond Issue and all related actions/documents including: Order Awarding Sale of Bonds; OS; Paying Agent Agreement; General Certificate; related documents and authorizations necessary to complete Series 2025 Bond Issue6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance8: District detention pond and drainage channel report; Encroachment letter9: Engineer’s report, contracts/pay applications; Park Plan10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents11: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; District Contract for Electric Service12: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2025-10-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-16
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the September 18, 2025 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax Report; Contract for Delinquent Tax Collections5: Series 2025 Bond Issue; Notice of Sale; POS; related documents6: District and Defined Area Tax Rate: Public Hearing, Orders levying 2025 tax; Amend Director’s Statement7: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills8: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance9: District detention pond and drainage channel report; Encroachment letter10: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application11: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents12: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Update from Engineer on status of Park Plan, Next Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; District Contract for Electric Service13: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2025-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-18
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the August 21, 2025 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax report and payment of associated bills; delinquent tax collection contract5: Resolution (1) Finding District to be Low Tax Rate, Developed, Developing, or Developed District in a Declared Disaster Area, (2) Calling Public Hearing on Tax Rate and (3) Authorizing Tax Assessor-Collector to Prepare and Publish Notice of the Public Hearing for District for District and District’s defined area6: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; Resolution Adopting FYE 2026 Budget; Confirmation of auditor to perform FYE 2025 audit7: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance8: District detention pond and drainage channel report9: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents11: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: Update from Engineer on status of Park Plan, October Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website; 2025 Holiday Schedule; District electrical utility service procurement12: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2025-08-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-21
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting3: Harris County Constable Report; Ratify Approved Contract with Harris County4: Tax report and payment of associated bills; delinquent tax collection contract5: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; draft budget; DPAs6: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance7: District detention pond and drainage channel report8: Engineer’s report, contracts and pay applications; status of bond application9: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments/consents10: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: District Parks, September Board of Directors meeting agenda; District website11: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed _________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio/Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/3xhmmebb2025-07-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-07-17
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1: Public Comment (comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; any comments regarding items not on this agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information/restatement of existing policy in response to an inquiry or proposal to place the subject on a future agenda)2: Minutes of June 19 and July 1, 2025 meetings3: Harris County Constable Report4: Tax report and payment of associated bills, delinquent taxes5: Bookkeeper’s report and payment of bills; budget; DPAs6: Operator’s report and operational matters, repairs and maintenance7: District detention pond and drainage channel report8: Engineer’s report, related contracts and pay applications9: Resolution authorizing filing of Bond application to TCEQ; Assignment/Ratification of contracts10: Developer reports; annexation/utility commitments; assignments and consents11: Matters at the request of the Board of Directors: District website; August Board of Directors meeting agenda12: Closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, if needed __________________________ Taylor Goodall, Dowdell Attorney Public Remote Audio & Video Link (Microsoft Teams): https://tinyurl.com/ymxx7x492025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-07-01
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1: Public Comment (1. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person; 2. By state law, comments by the Board members on any item not on the agenda shall be limited to: a) statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry; b) a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry; or c) a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Section 551.042 of the Government Code limits the types of public comments that may be made and prohibits th2: Discuss Attorney's Contract U fy/L-L- Austin T. Reed Attorney for the District 94015-002 591981.12025-06-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-06-19
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1: Public Comment (1. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person; 2. By state law, comments by the Board members on any item not on the agenda shall be limited to: a) statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry; b) a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry; or c) a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Section 551.042 of the Government Code limits the types of public comments that may be made and prohibits t2: Approve Minutes of May 15, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting3: Constable Report; Verification of law enforcement services for contract renewal term; take action, as necessary4: Resolution Specifying Location for Posting Meeting Notices5: Financial Advisor Report; Redemption of Certain Outstanding Defined Area Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017; take action, as necessary6: Resolution Requesting Estimate of Value as of July 1, 20257: Resolution Authorizing Bond Application8: Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report and payment of bills; consider delinquent tax issues; take action, as necessary; consider transfer of uncollectible accounts9: Bookkeeper’s Report and payment of bills; update on budget and investments; status of depository pledge agreements; amend budget, as necessary10: Review ethics letter and update by Investment Officer11: Annual review of Code of Ethics12: Annual review of director conflict disclosures13: Operator’s Report; repairs and maintenance; other operations matters; take action, as necessary14: Annual Critical Load Status Submission 94015-002 590687.115: Annual review of drought contingency plan16: Monthly Report from Champions Hydro-Lawn; take action, as necessary17: Engineer’s Report; authorize projects for advertisement for bids and award contracts; execute construction contracts, as necessary; approve pay applications; execute easements, as necessary; requests for out-of-district service; status of design for commercial tracts and new wastewater treatment plant; reclaimed water; take action, as necessary; discussion on drainage issues for new developments18: Developer Reports; consent to assignments; utility commitments; annexation requests; approve annexation petitions and authorize annexations; preconstruction agreements and waivers of special appraisal; detention pond maintenance agreements19: Art Contest20: Website Postings21: Executive Session (closed) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, as necessary22: July Meeting Agenda _______________________________________G: Taylor Goodall, Jr., Attorney for the District Instructions for Accessing Meeting Held Via Videoconference: The District has implemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board of Directors during meetings held via videoconference. To participate in the meeting:1: The videoconference link is: https://tinyurl.com/DowdellPUDJune20252: All participants have the option of joining the meeting by videoconference using a computer or other internet capable device. If you are trying to join the videoconference via mobile device or tablet, you may need to download the Microsoft Teams mobile application. All public participants will automatically be muted. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, participants may unmute their line to make a comment.3: The agenda and Board packet is available at the following web site: http://www.dowdellpud.info and selecting Documents2025-05-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-05-15
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment (1. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person; 2. By state law, comments by the Board members on any item not on the agenda shall be limited to: a) statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry; b) a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry; or c) a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Section 551.042 of the Government Code limits the types of public comments that may be made and prohibits t2: Approve Minutes of April 17, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting3: Constable Report; take action, as necessary4: Financial Advisor Report; Redemption of Certain Outstanding Defined Area Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017; take action, as necessary5: Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report and payment of bills; consider delinquent tax issues; take action, as necessary; consider transfer of uncollectible accounts6: Bookkeeper’s Report and payment of bills; update on budget and investments; status of depository pledge agreements; amend budget, as necessary7: Operator’s Report; repairs and maintenance; other operations matters; take action, as necessary8: Monthly Report from Champions Hydro-Lawn; take action, as necessary9: Engineer’s Report; authorize projects for advertisement for bids and award contracts; execute construction contracts, as necessary; approve pay applications; execute easements, as necessary; requests for out-of-district service; status of design for commercial tracts and new wastewater treatment plant; reclaimed water; take action, as necessary; discussion on drainage issues for new developments10: Developer Reports; consent to assignments; utility commitments; annexation requests; approve annexation petitions and authorize annexations; preconstruction agreements and waivers of special appraisal; detention pond maintenance agreements 94015-002 590170.111: Art Contest12: Website Postings13: Executive Session (closed) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, as necessary14: June Meeting Agenda _______________________________________G: Taylor Goodall, Jr., Attorney for the District Instructions for Accessing Meeting Held Via Videoconference: The District has implemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board of Directors during meetings held via videoconference. To participate in the meeting:1: The videoconference link is: https://tinyurl.com/DowdellPUDMay20252: All participants have the option of joining the meeting by videoconference using a computer or other internet capable device. If you are trying to join the videoconference via mobile device or tablet, you may need to download the Microsoft Teams mobile application. All public participants will automatically be muted. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, participants may unmute their line to make a comment.3: The agenda and Board packet is available at the following web site: http://www.dowdellpud.info and selecting Documents2025-04-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-04-17
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1: Public Comment (1. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person; 2. By state law, comments by the Board members on any item not on the agenda shall be limited to: a) statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry; b) a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry; or c) a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Section 551.042 of the Government Code limits the types of public comments that may be made and prohibits t2: Approve Minutes of March 20, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting3: Constable Report; take action, as necessary4: Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report and payment of bills; consider delinquent tax issues; take action, as necessary; consider transfer of uncollectible accounts5: Bookkeeper’s Report and payment of bills; update on budget and investments; status of depository pledge agreements; amend budget, as necessary6: Operator’s Report; repairs and maintenance; other operations matters; take action, as necessary7: Monthly Report from Champions Hydro-Lawn; take action, as necessary8: Engineer’s Report; authorize projects for advertisement for bids and award contracts; execute construction contracts, as necessary; approve pay applications; execute easements, as necessary; requests for out-of-district service; status of design for commercial tracts and new wastewater treatment plant; reclaimed water; take action, as necessary; discussion on drainage issues for new developments9: Order Adding 7.8940 Acres to the District; Amendment to Statement of Directors10: Petition to City for Consent to Addition of Land11: Developer Reports; consent to assignments; utility commitments; annexation requests; approve annexation petitions and authorize annexations; preconstruction agreements and waivers of special appraisal; detention pond maintenance agreements 94015-002 589880.112: Art Contest13: Website Postings14: Executive Session (closed) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, as necessary15: May Meeting Agenda _______________________________________G: Taylor Goodall, Jr., Attorney for the District Instructions for Accessing Meeting Held Via Videoconference: The District has implemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board of Directors during meetings held via videoconference. To participate in the meeting:1: The videoconference link is: https://tinyurl.com/DowdellPUDApril20252: All participants have the option of joining the meeting by videoconference using a computer or other internet capable device. If you are trying to join the videoconference via mobile device or tablet, you may need to download the Microsoft Teams mobile application. All public participants will automatically be muted. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, participants may unmute their line to make a comment.3: The agenda and Board packet is available at the following web site: http://www.dowdellpud.info and selecting Documents2025-03-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-03-20
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment (1. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person; 2. By state law, comments by the Board members on any item not on the agenda shall be limited to: a) statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry; b) a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry; or c) a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Section 551.042 of the Government Code limits the types of public comments that may be made and prohibits t2: Approve Minutes of February 20, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting3: Constable Report; take action, as necessary4: Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report and payment of bills; consider delinquent tax issues; take action, as necessary; consider transfer of uncollectible accounts5: Bookkeeper’s Report and payment of bills; update on budget and investments; status of depository pledge agreements; amend budget, as necessary6: Operator’s Report; repairs and maintenance; other operations matters; take action, as necessary7: Monthly Report from Champions Hydro-Lawn; take action, as necessary8: Engineer’s Report; authorize projects for advertisement for bids and award contracts; execute construction contracts, as necessary; approve pay applications; execute easements, as necessary; requests for out-of-district service; status of design for commercial tracts and new wastewater treatment plant; reclaimed water; take action, as necessary; discussion on drainage issues for new developments9: Developer Reports; consent to assignments; utility commitments; annexation requests; approve annexation petitions and authorize annexations; preconstruction agreements and waivers of special appraisal; detention pond maintenance agreements10: Art Contest11: Website Postings 94015-002 588762.112: Executive Session (closed) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, as necessary13: April Meeting Agenda _______________________________________G: Taylor Goodall, Jr., Attorney for the District Instructions for Accessing Meeting Held Via Videoconference: The District has implemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board of Directors during meetings held via videoconference. To participate in the meeting:1: The videoconference link is: https://tinyurl.com/DowdellMar20252: All participants have the option of joining the meeting by videoconference using a computer or other internet capable device. If you are trying to join the videoconference via mobile device or tablet, you may need to download the Microsoft Teams mobile application. All public participants will automatically be muted. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, participants may unmute their line to make a comment.3: The agenda and Board packet is available at the following web site: http://www.dowdellpud.info and selecting Documents