Monday 8 December 2025 1 meeting
2:30 p.m. Board of Directors Government · NTMWD Board of Directors · Regional · REGULAR MEETING (IN PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE)
Board of Directors
NTMWD Board of Directors · Regional · Government
Monday 8 December 2025, 2:30 p.m. · REGULAR MEETING (IN PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE)
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Thursday 11 December 2025 1 meeting
Time not published NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council Government · NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council · Regional
NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council
NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council · Regional · Government
Thursday 11 December 2025, Time not published
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As published: “Opportunity for Public Comment on Today’s Agenda Information Minutes: 10 Item Summary: Members of the public may comment on any item(s) on today’s agenda at this time.”
- Opportunity for Public Comment on Today’s Agenda Information Minutes: 10 Item Summary: Members of the public may comment on any item(s) on today’s agenda at this time. If speaking, please complete a Speaker Request Card available at the meeting and provide it to the North Central Texas Council of Governments designated staff person. A maximum of three (3) minutes is permitted per speaker. At the conclusion of this item, no further opportunities for public comment will be provided for the duration of the meeting. Background: N/A
- Approval of November 13, 2025, Minutes Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5 Presenter: Rick Bailey, RTC Chair Item Summary: Approval of the November 13, 2025, meeting minutes contained in Electronic Item 2 will be requested. Background: N/A
- Consent Agenda Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5
- Orientation to Agenda/Director of Transportation Report Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 15 Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG
- Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 National Railroad Partnership Program Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10 Presenter: Jeff Neal, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will request Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approval to submit applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP). Applications are due to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) by January 7, 2026. Background: In September 2025, the USDOT announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for
- Status Report on Major Regional Transportation Council Initiatives for 2025 and Approval of Fiscal Year 2027-2029 Management, Operations, and Air Quality Program Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 20 Presenters: Michael Morris and Christie Gotti, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will update the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) on accomplishments since June 2025 and Policy challenges over the next 60 days and request approval of the ongoing program. Focus will be placed on the “every three years” approval of the Management, Operations, and Air Quality Program. Background: RTC approval of the ongoing Management, Operations, and Air Quality Program will be requested. It includes largely existing transportation programs needing
- Metropolitan Transportation Plan Policy Bundle Round 6 Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10 Presenter: Amy Johnson, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Policy Bundle Round 6 policy list and scoring framework. Background: The MTP Policy Bundle Program encourages local governments, school districts, and transportation agencies to voluntarily implement policies from Mobility 2050. Participating entities receive Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) to offset local matching funds for federal transportation projects. The Transit 2.0 Study identified the Policy Bundle as an opportunity to better incentivize transit-supportive actions, concluding that prior program rounds did not adequately reward cities investing local resources in transit. Round 6 proposes structural changes to address this finding, including expanded policy options for transit authorities and integrating transit funding participation into the scoring methodology for all applicants. Electronic Item 7 provides additional information.
- Project Status Report: Metropolitan Planning Organization Milestone Policy Round 2, Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Project Tracking Update Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10 Presenter: Brian Dell, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will provide the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) with a status report on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and FY2026 Project Tracking and Milestone Policy Round 2 projects. Background: The Milestone Policy was adopted by the RTC to focus on projects that have been funded for more than 10 years and have not gone to construction. By highlighting these projects, the policy creates agency accountability to implement projects in a timely manner. Staff coordinates with implementing agencies to assess project risk until they go to construction. Similarly, the annual project tracking effort focuses on projects slated for implementation in the current fiscal year. Projects are monitored early, allowing staff to highlight potential problems that could lead to delays, which enables the RTC to take corrective actions to avoid building up carryover balances in federal funding categories. Milestone Policy status updates, along with the latest risk ratings, can be found in Electronic Item 8.1. FY2025 Project Tracking status updates can be found in Electronic Item 8.2. FY2026 Project Tracking status updates can be found in Electronic Item 8.3. A summary of the status reports can be found in Electronic Item 8.4. Entities with projects delayed four or more years from their originally proposed start dates will be called out at the meeting.
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- Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10 Presenter: Michael Johnson, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will provide a brief overview of the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, established to provide financial assistance to eligible state government entities for rail grade separation projects that improve public safety, support economic development, and reduce traffic congestion. Background: In 2025, the 89th Texas State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1555, establishing the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program. The Legislature allocated $250 million for this program through a supplemental budget allocation and authorized the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to prepare administrative rules governing its management and implementation. TxDOT will conduct a two-staged solicitation process that began on November 3, 2025, targeting the development and construction of projects that eliminates one or more existing adjacent at-grade roadway-rail crossings or provides a grade-separated pedestrian-rail crossing. Applications will be web-based and submitted online through TxDOT’s Rail Division website, with preliminary applications that were due by November 14, 2025. Following an expedited review by TxDOT’s Project Evaluation Committee, applicants will be selected to prepare a detailed application starting in December 2025. A preliminary list of candidate projects that were approved for detailed applications are contained in Electronic Item 9. Selected projects will be recommended to the Texas Transportation Commission for final approval and award.
- Regional Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Transit Safety Performance Measures – Crime Data Request Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5 Presenter: Karla Windsor, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of the collected crime statistics from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Trinity Metro, and Denton County Transportation Authority as requested by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC). Background: On September 11, 2025, the RTC adopted updated targets to cover Fiscal Years 2026-2029 for the federally required Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). PTASP includes measures related to transit safety for passengers, transit workers, and those who share the road with transit vehicles. A request was made for staff to collect current crime data, preferably in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) format. The information will include an overview of the data provided to Federal Transit Administration’s
- North Texas Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program Proposal Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5 Presenter: Ernest Huffman, NCTCOG Item Summary: Staff will provide an overview of the North Central Texas Council of Governments planned competitive application to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to demonstrate near-term, real- world Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Background: The pilot program is non-funded (partners carry their own costs) and will leverage American-manufactured aircraft in FAA certification, a network of participating airports/heliports, and enabling systems (charging, weather/data, and operational coordination). The briefing will cover scope, candidate mission profiles (short-haul cargo and passenger demonstrations), partner roles (Texas Department of Transportation Aviation, airports/heliports, Original Equipment Manufacturers [OEMs], universities, local jurisdictions), safety and performance data collection to inform federal policy, and how the effort aligns with the FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) in Fort Worth. Staff will outline timeline, near-term deliverables (letters of support, site/route readiness checks), and request Council feedback on regional coordination and outreach to airport tenants and industry partners. Additional details are provided in Electronic Item 11.
- Interim Final Rule on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 5 Presenter: Ken Kirkpatrick, NCTCOG Item Summary: The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program on October 3, 2025. Staff will provide a summary of impacts on the DBE Program. Background: In August 2025, the Regional Transportation Council approved an overall DBE Goal of 8.6 percent for Fiscal Years 2026-2028. During presentation of the goal, staff highlighted a pending United States Federal District Court case in Kentucky which could impact the DBE Program regulations in the future. The Interim Final Rule was published and became effective on October 3, 2025. The Interim Final Rule eliminates the sex and race-based presumptions to determine social and economic disadvantage. This requires all DBE firms to be re- certified under the new rule. Staff will provide a summary of changes and impacts on the DBE Program. Electronic Item 12.1 and Electronic Item 12.2 contain USDOT’s initial guidance and frequently asked questions regarding the new DBE Rule. Additional information is included in Electronic Item 12.3.
- Transportation Director Succession Plan Action Possible Action Information Minutes: 10 Presenter: Michael Morris, NCTCOG Item Summary: The Transportation Department has been requested to update the Transportation Director’s Succession Plan for 2025 through 2027. Background: Director of Transportation, Michael Morris, has updated the Department Succession Plan related to the Transportation Director. Electronic Item 13 contains the summary of the Succession Plan. Micheal will highlight the transition to Director “Emeritus” status as he will assist the new Director in the transition. Michael will continue his commitment to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup 2026.
- Progress Reports Action Possible Action Information Item Summary: Progress Reports are provided in the items below.
- Other Business (Old or New): This item provides an opportunity for members to bring items of interest before the group.
- Future Agenda Items: This item provides an opportunity for members to bring items of future interest before the Council.
- Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Regional Transportation Council will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Minutes for this meeting are expected and have not been published yet — most bodies post them weeks after the meeting.
Official agenda ↗ Retrieved 6 September 2026 · the posted agenda governs
Thursday 18 December 2025 1 meeting
2:30 p.m. Board of Directors Government · NTMWD Board of Directors · Regional · REGULAR MEETING (IN PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE)
Board of Directors
NTMWD Board of Directors · Regional · Government
Thursday 18 December 2025, 2:30 p.m. · REGULAR MEETING (IN PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE)
- Notice is hereby given pursuant to V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Board of Directors of North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will hold a regular meeting in person and by videoconference, accessible to the public, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at the following meeting location: NTMWD Administrative Offices, 501 E. Brown Street, Wylie, Texas 75098. The Presiding Officer and a quorum of the Board of Directors will be present at the meeting location or by videoconference with two-way video and audio communication between Board members participating at the meeting location and by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting in person at the meeting location. Audio and video of Board members participating by videoconference will be broadcast live and will be visible to members of the public. The meeting will be recorded and available on the NTMWD website after the meeting. Members of the public wishing to listen to live audio of the meeting may do so by calling in at (469) 210-7159 or toll free (844) 621-3956 and entering the following access code: 928 587 040. Please note this line will not provide for two-way communication and public comment at the meeting must be made in person at the meeting location.
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
- ROLL CALL/ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM
- OPENING REMARKS
- President’s Remarks concerning current events, recognitions, conduct of meeting, posted agenda items, committee assignments, and related matters
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- Executive Director’s Status Report concerning legislation and regulatory matters, strategic plan, budgets, current projects and ongoing programs of the District including the Regional Water System, Regional Wastewater System, Regional Solid Waste System, Watershed Protection, and Water Conservation
- December 2025 Board Memorandum
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- We welcome members, customers, and the public to participate during the public comment period of the meeting. Before the start of the meeting, speakers must complete and submit a “Public Comment Registration Form.” During this portion of the meeting speakers will be recognized by name and asked to provide their comments. The time limit is three (3) minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes for all speakers. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Board from discussing items not listed on the agenda, however, Board members may respond with factual or policy information.
- DISCUSSION ITEMS
- EXECUTIVE SESSION
- RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
- In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the Board of Directors of NTMWD will reconvene into regular session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.
- CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
- Shiloh System Ground Storage Tank; 101-0472-17; Resolution No. 25-63; Property Acquisition Program
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the North Texas Municipal Water District and the City of Mesquite, Texas, for Use of Mesquite Bridge Crossing the East Fork of the Trinity River; Resolution No. 25-64
- Modification of Capital Projects Request
- Panther Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion to 15 MGD; Project No. 307-0493-18; Change Order No. 4
- November 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- AGENDA ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
- GENERAL / ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA ITEMS
- Executive Director/General Manager Evaluation and Compensation Amendment
- WATER AGENDA ITEMS
- Wylie Campus Administrative Facilities; Project No. 101-0680-25; Owner Advisor Services Agreement
- South Transmission System New Pipeline; Project No. 101-0676-25; Engineering Services Agreement - Final Engineering
- WASTEWATER AGENDA ITEMS
- Buffalo Creek Lift Station No. 2; Project No. 507-0639-24; Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contract, and Inspection Services
- Tickey Creek Force Main; Project No. 501-0637-24; Tickey Creek Lift Station; Project No. 501-0638-24; Engineering Services Agreement, Final Engineering
- Rowlett Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Peak Flow Management Improvements, Phase II; Project No. 301-0471-17; Construction Manager At-Risk Work Authorization No. 1
- Trinity East Fork Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility, Project No. 301-0678-25; Buffalo Creek Lift Station and Transfer Force Main Improvements, Project No. 507-0679-25; Owner Advisor Services Agreement
- Floyd Branch Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP) Peak Flow and Ultraviolet (UV) Improvements, Project No. 301-0610-22; Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contract, Engineering Services Agreement, and Authorize Inspection Services
- REAL ESTATE AGENDA ITEMS
- Settlement Agreement Between North Texas Municipal Water District, New West Developers LLC and New West Land LLC
- Tickey Creek Lift Station; Project Number 501-0638-24; Resolution No. 25-62; Land Acquisition Program
- CLOSING ITEMS
- Opportunity for Board members to provide feedback or request potential future agenda items.
- ADJOURNMENT
- REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES
- The Board of Directors is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act to convene in closed or executive session for certain purposes. These purposes include receiving legal advice from its attorney (Section 551.071); discussing real property matters (Section 551.072); discussing gifts and donations (Section 551.073); discussing personnel matters (Section 551.074); or discussing security personnel or devices (Section 551.076). If the Board of Directors determines to go into executive session on any item on this agenda, the Presiding Officer will announce that an executive session will be held and will identify the item to be discussed and provision of the Open Meetings Act that authorizes the closed or executive session. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the NTMWD meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Shannon Sauceman in the NTMWD Administrative Offices at (972) 442-5405 as soon as possible. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the appropriate arrangements. Pursuant to Section 30.05, Penal Code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
- A. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.074) 1. Discuss Executive Director/General Manager Evaluation and Compensation Amendment
- A. Retirement Plan Annual Update and Results of Actuarial Audit
Minutes for this meeting are expected and have not been published yet — most bodies post them weeks after the meeting.
Official agenda ↗ Retrieved 5 September 2026 · the posted agenda governs