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File #: 23-0507    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/31/2023 Final action: 1/31/2023
Title: Request for approval of a new membership for the period of November 30, 2022 through November 30, 2023 and legislative subscription to the Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA) at a cost of $8,279.
Attachments: 1. 013123 TWCA MEMBERSHIP backup
Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a new membership for the period of November 30, 2022 through November 30, 2023 and legislative subscription to the Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA) at a cost of $8,279.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA) is an organization whose membership includes drainage districts, river authorities and other water agencies across the State of Texas. Participation in the organization will provide HCFCD with access to an array of resources, including the opportunity to engage in flood-infrastructure focused State and Federal policy discussions through conferences, committee meetings and panel discussions. Membership will include the State Legislative News Subscription (through November 2024) at the members rate of $1425.

Expected Impact:
Membership dues for the Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA) in the amount of $6,854 and the subscription to the Legislative News in the amount of $1425, which will shared with Intergovernmental and Global Affairs.

Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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4.a.5- Planning Services

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