Water System
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Authorizing the Acceptance of Applications for Agreements Under the Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan; Resolution No. 24-14
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SUBJECT
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the full implementation of the Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan (the Plan) and to authorize the Executive Director or their designee to take certain actions to begin accepting applications for agreements under the Plan and to administer the Plan.
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PURPOSE
The Plan is designed to protect and manage the Bois d’Arc Lake shoreline, protect and maintain water quality within the lake, promote the safe use of the shoreline and waters by the general public, and allow for recreational uses to support the economy of Fannin County.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 24-14, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the North Texas Municipal Water District Authorizing the Acceptance of Applications for Agreements under the Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan.”
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Authorize the Executive Director or their designee to commence accepting applications for agreements under the Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan |
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Project: |
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Strategic Objective: |
3.3.2: Implement Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan |
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Committee: |
This was a discussion item on the March 27, 2024, Real Estate Committee meeting agenda |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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☐ Regulatory Compliance |
☐ Asset Condition |
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☐ Capacity |
☐ Redundancy/Resiliency |
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☐ Relocation or External Requests |
☐ Operational Efficiency |
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☐ Safety |
☒ Administrative |
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BACKGROUND
• Bois d’Arc Lake (the Lake) is a water supply reservoir developed to meet the needs of the District’s Member Cities and Customers.
• As part of the planning and development of Bois d’Arc Lake and in partnership with Fannin County stakeholders, NTMWD made a number of commitments to support recreational opportunities and economic benefits associated with the lake.
• The District, in its operation of the Lake, recognizes its responsibility to be a good steward of the state and its natural resources and to help protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
• Given the importance of the Lake as a significant public water supply source for the District, the District adopted Resolution 20-53 Authorizing the Adoption, Implementation, and Enforcement of the Bois d’Arc Lake Shoreline Management Plan (the “Plan”) to protect and manage the Lake shoreline, protect and maintain water quality within the Lake, promote the safe use of the shoreline and waters by the general public, and allow for some recreational uses to support the economy of Fannin County.
• The Plan establishes guidelines and standards for public and private uses and improvements on NTMWD-owned property along the Bois d’Arc Lake shoreline.
• The Plan was developed and adopted in advance of the impoundment and filling of Bois d’Arc Lake in order to provide adequate time for District staff to make preparations to begin implementing the Plan and to provide information to Fannin County stakeholders for planning purposes.
• In December 2023, Administrative Memorandum 23-5974 authorized amendments to the Plan necessary to reflect current administrative systems and processes, updated agreement templates, and to provide additional guidance to future applicants seeking approval for certain shoreline uses and improvements.
• Resolution No. 20-53 establishes Board and staff authorities for implementing and amending the Plan and provides that the Board would take subsequent action prior to full implementation of the Plan, including but not limited to, authorizing staff to begin accepting applications for agreements approved for use under the Plan.
• The District has the resources, systems and processes necessary to administer the Plan and is making final preparations to begin implementing the Plan.
• Resolution No. 24-14 intended to authorize the Executive Director or their designee to begin full implementation of the Plan by commencing to accept applications for agreements approved for use under the Plan and to take additional actions necessary to administer the plan as authorized by Resolution No. 20-53.
FUNDING
No funding is requested.