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MINUTES rOKT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMiIROVEMHI{T NTSTRICT I{O. 17 February 9,2A17 The Board r:f [irectors (the "Board") of Fort Bend County L*vee lmpravement Diskict No. 17 {the "Diskict") met in regular session, open tc the public, on the 9th day of February, 2A17, at the offices o{ Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LtP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, $uite 24AA, Houston, Texas, outside the boundaries of the District, and the roll was called o{ the members of the Board: David Lawrence ]ef{ Scarborough David W" Gornet President Vice Presidentl Assistant Secretary Secretary/ Assistant Vice President and all of the above urere present, thus constituting a quorum. Aiso present at the meeting were Jimmy Thompson and ]e{I Ferry of Levee Managemcnt Services, LLC ("LMS"); Christina Garcia ol It-{yrtle Cr*z,Inc.; }ason Kelly of LIA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1"LlA"); Kristy Hebert of Tax Tech, Inc.; Brad Koehl of Bio Landscape and Maintenance, Inc. 1"Bio"); Christine Crotwell of First$outhwe$t, a Divisir:n of Hilltop Securities; David Beyer o{ Storm I{ater $olutions, Lp ('SWS"); and Lynne B. Humphries and Nikole Cales of Allen Bsone Huxrphries Robinson LLI) {"ABHR'). MINU?ES The tsaard considere* approving the minutes o{ the }anuary 1"2, 2?ir7, regular rneeting. Following vevi*w and discussion, Director Gornet moved to approve the minutes o{ }anuary 12, 2A17, regular rneeting as submitted. Director Lawrence seconeled the mction, which passed by unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMNNTS There were no rnembers of the public whc wished to address the Board" M?NATE ON EROSI REPAIR PROTECT II{ NITCH X AND VH }AYMENT BEND T-) Director fiornet updated the Board regarding the erosi*n repair. He stated the FBCDD is currently clriving sheet plling near the levee toe to address sloughing in Ditch H. Director Garnet reported per previous discussions, the Diskict will reimburse the FBCDD for materi.als and the FBCDD will pay for the cost of labor to complete the proiect" 646B73

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MINUTESrOKT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMiIROVEMHI{T NTSTRICT I{O. 17

February 9,2A17

The Board r:f [irectors (the "Board") of Fort Bend County L*vee lmpravementDiskict No. 17 {the "Diskict") met in regular session, open tc the public, on the 9th dayof February, 2A17, at the offices o{ Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LtP, 3200Southwest Freeway, $uite 24AA, Houston, Texas, outside the boundaries of the District,and the roll was called o{ the members of the Board:

David Lawrence

]ef{ ScarboroughDavid W" Gornet

PresidentVice Presidentl Assistant SecretarySecretary/ Assistant Vice President

and all of the above urere present, thus constituting a quorum.

Aiso present at the meeting were Jimmy Thompson and ]e{I Ferry of LeveeManagemcnt Services, LLC ("LMS"); Christina Garcia ol It-{yrtle Cr*z,Inc.; }ason Kellyof LIA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1"LlA"); Kristy Hebert of Tax Tech, Inc.; BradKoehl of Bio Landscape and Maintenance, Inc. 1"Bio"); Christine Crotwell ofFirst$outhwe$t, a Divisir:n of Hilltop Securities; David Beyer o{ Storm I{ater $olutions,Lp ('SWS"); and Lynne B. Humphries and Nikole Cales of Allen Bsone HuxrphriesRobinson LLI) {"ABHR').

MINU?ES

The tsaard considere* approving the minutes o{ the }anuary 1"2, 2?ir7, regularrneeting. Following vevi*w and discussion, Director Gornet moved to approve theminutes o{ }anuary 12, 2A17, regular rneeting as submitted. Director Lawrenceseconeled the mction, which passed by unanimous vote.

PUBLIC COMMNNTS

There were no rnembers of the public whc wished to address the Board"

M?NATE ON EROSI REPAIR PROTECT II{ NITCH X AND VH }AYMENTBEND T-)

Director fiornet updated the Board regarding the erosi*n repair. He stated theFBCDD is currently clriving sheet plling near the levee toe to address sloughing in DitchH. Director Garnet reported per previous discussions, the Diskict will reimburse theFBCDD for materi.als and the FBCDD will pay for the cost of labor to complete theproiect"

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PHASE II MS4 STORI/I WA PLAN IMPLTMXNTATION

Mr. Beyer updated the Saard on the District's $l,VMf. He diskibuted andrevi*wed the Year 3 annual report for the SWMP, including a $ummary of the Year 3and Year 4 training and goals under the $WkIP, copies eif which are attached. Hepresented infarrnation regarding stormwater pollution, a copy o{ which is attached tothe training and goals. He stated the information will be posted on cleanbayous.org ssresidents can easily &cces$ the in{ormation. Mr. Beyer began his trai.ning session withthe Board and other persons in attendance. Following review and discussion, SlrectorSornet moved to approve the Year 3 annual SWMP report and the Year 4 goals.Director $carbeirough seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

LAKH MANMANACXMH'J?:',)

Th*re \ ras no discussion regarding this item.

\,{ATNTtrNANCE OF THE WXTI-AND SHEI,VTS ANN MOWINC OF DISTRICTTACILiTIH$ $Y XELLOWSTQ}$"T LANDSCATE

lVIr. Koehl reviewed the maintenance report, a cCIpy of which is attached. Hethen discussed tree rnanagern*nt per{ormed in the District. After review anddiscussion, Sirector Lawrence moved to approve the maintenance report. Direct*rCornet seconded the motion, whieh passed unanimously.

Mr. Kelly reviewed the engineer's rep*rt, a copy of which is attached, anduptlated the Board on the status of c$nstruetion projects.

Mr. Kelly updated the Board regarding the repairs to the pedestrian bridge.

Mr. Kelly updated the Soard regarding Parks $*nd Application No. 4 in theamount of $2,135,000. Ms. Humphries presented and reviewed a ResclutionAuthorizing Application to the Texas Commission on Envir*nmental Quality forApproval of Project and Bonds ("Resr:lution").

Mr. Keliy updated the Board re6arding the fountain repair and stated he willpresent proposals next m*nth.

After review and discussinn, Director Gornet moved to: (1) approye theengine*r's report; and (2) approve the Resolution and direct that it be filedappropriately and retained in the District's oflicial records. Director Scarboroughseconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

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RHCRTATTON FACILITIES

There was no discussion regarding this item.

PARK MAINTENANCX

The Board reviewed examples for possible signage around the District's lakesand requested the proposed sign be sent to the Tel{air C*mrnunity Association forreview, and that LMS can get pricing fi:r the fabricatir:n and installation of the signs atleications they recommend.

DXVELOPMHNT IN T}IE D]STR]CT

There w&$ no discussion regarding this itern"

I]PNATP, RHGAR}INS REFUNDING BONNS" SfiRIES 2fi17

Ms. Crotwell updated the Board regarding the refunding bond issue and stated itresulted in an 11,.26% savings. She stated the bonds are expected to close February 23,2A17.

ON KIT

The Board reviewed the updated District Information Kit. After review anddiscussion, Director Scarborough moved to approve the District lnformation Kit asrevised and direct that it be fiied appropriately and retained in the District's officialrecords. Director Lawrence seccnded the motian, which pass*ld unanimously.

}}SCUS$ AS$OCIATION OF WATER BOARN NIRECTORS T'AWBN'} WII{TERCONFERHNCX, APPROVX REIMSUR$TMHNT OF XLIGIBLT XXPXI{SES, ANDAUTHOR}ZE ATTtr,NNANCH AT SUMMTR CONFERENCE

The Board discussed the $ummer Associati*n of Water Board Directorscon{erence. After discussion, Director Lawrence moved to authr:rize attendance by allinterested directors at the suurmer AWBD con{erence, }une 22-25, 2017 in CorpusChristi, Texas. Director Gornet seconded the motion, which passed unanirnously.

ANN ING I}YTAR

Ms. Garcia reviewed the i:rookkeeper's report, including payment o{ bills, andreview of investments, copies of which are attached. Following review and discussion,Direct*r Gornet moved to approve the bookkeeper's report, including payment of thebills" Director Scarborough seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

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TAX ASSUSSMXI{T A}ID COLLECTION KIATTTRS, INCLUDINC DELINOUHNTTAX COLLECTIONS, INSTALLMTI{T ASREEMENTS, AND PAY}\,{ENT OF TAXBILLS

Ms. Xebert presented and reviewed the tax assessor/collect*r's report for]anuary 31,2017, and the bills for payment from the tax aecount, a copy of which isattached. She stated V5.41,% o{ the District's 2016 taxes have been collected to date. Ms.Hebert reviewed a delinquent list with the Board, a copy af which is attached to the tax&ssessor'$ report. After review and discussiern, Director Lawrence moved tc approvethe tax assessor/cr:lleetor's report and payment of the tax bills. Director Scarboroughseconded the motion, which passed by unanimr:us vote.

The Board reviewed a letter from the City o{ $ugar Land regarding the TaxIncrement Reinvestment Zone No. 4, a copy of which is filed in the Diskict's officialrecords.

ADOPT RESOI-UTION CONCER EXNMPTIONS TROM TAXA?ION

Ms. Humphries reviewed the Resolution Concerning Exemptions from Taxation.After review and discussion, Director Lawrence moved to adopt the ResoiutionCcrncerning Xxemptions {rom Taxation, granting no exemptions for 2017. DireetorGornet seconrled the mction, which carried unanimously.

TION OF DISTRI REPAIRS ANDING RHPAIRS DISTRI

Mr. Perry pres*nted and reviewed the operator's report and updated the Boardregarding maintenance and facility repairs per{ormed during the previous month. Acopy o{ the repart is attached.

The Board discussed erosian along the banks of the Brazos River and discussed astudy comrnissioned by Fort Bend County Levee lmprovement District No. 7, a copy ofwhich is attached. Mr. Thompson discussed repairs being performed in SiennaPlantation Levee Improvement District.

Following review and discussion, Director Gornet moved tr: approve theoperator's report. Director Scarborough seconded the motion, which carriedunanimously.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT

There was no discussion regarding this item.

F TUNERAL TLOOD TION ANNAT A NATIONAT, , DRAINACE. OR FT,NOD RET,A

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TED CONFERENCE

There rras no discussion regarding this item.

REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT CONSULTANTS REGARDINGEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ATTENDED DURING THE MONTH

There was no discussion regarding this item.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the Board concurredto adjourn the meeting.

Secretary, Board of Directors

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Year 3 annual report for the SWMP, including a $urruRary of the Year 3 and Year 4training and goals and website in{ormation.........".

Maintenance report.....Engineer's reperrt from LiA ............. ".. ".

Sookkeeper's report.......".....Tax assessorf collector'* report.Operator's repartStudy commissioned by Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7

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