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The LCRA board meets Wednesday. On the agenda is a report on the condition of the Highland Lakes, amendments to Downstream Water Rights and possible amendments to a pending water management plan.

Lower Colorado River Authority Board

10 a.m.  August 20, 2014
LCRA Board Room, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin

 

Items from the Chair
Items from the General Manager
General Manager’s Update
Items from the Chief Financial Officer
1. LCRA Financial Report and FY 2014 Business Plan Fourth Quarter Update ………………. 4
Consent Items
2. Appointment of Director to GenTex Power Corporation …………………………………………… 5
3. Temporary Amendments to Downstream Water Rights …………………………………………….. 6
4. LCRA Agricultural Interruptible Water Contract Rates and Standard Contract Form for Supplemental Purposes in Garwood Irrigation Division …………………………………… 8
5. Outside Counsel Agreement ………………………………………………………………………………… 18
6. Quarterly Report of Legal Fees and Expenses ………………………………………………………… 19
7. Directors’ Fees, Expenses ……………………………………………………………………………………. 25
8. Minutes of Prior Meeting …………………………………………………………………………………….. 26
Action / Discussion Items
9. Contracts and Contract Changes …………………………………………………………………………… 34
10. Approve Amendments to Pending Water Management Plan Application ………………….. 38
Quarterly Reports
Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46
Water Services ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..48
Natural Resource Managment……………………………………………………………………………………64
Telecommunications ………………………………………………………………………………………………..65
Supply Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………..68

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