COVID-19 Update

While we all are dealing with the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the board of directors for your LID 15 wanted to provide a brief update on the current status of the pump stations and other operational matters.

All of the pump stations connected to LID 15 are operating at prime efficiency. We have full gravity flow, which means any rain can flow into and through the district without impediment. As such, we are not currently pumping and do not anticipate needing to have the stations pull water out of the area.

Currently, the Brazos River gauge is under 15 feet. Flood stage is at 45 feet. There is rain in the forecast over the next few weeks, but we do not anticipate that the water levels will rise to concerning levels in the near term.

Our monthly meetings continue with some alterations. We have asked non-essential consultants and LID 15 vendors not to attend but provide written updates to the board. These remain open meetings to residents, but due to the governmental restrictions on gatherings of over ten people, we may need to rotate residents into the sessions if need be.

Governor Abbott, on Monday, suspended some open meetings laws to allow for teleconferencing for governmental meetings. This will assist in the official recommendations/requirements to limit face-to-face meetings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We, alongside our legal counsel, are currently developing procedures for the temporary changes.

All of our LID 15 team members are working hard to ensure that the water flow inside the district is not a worry.

If anything changes in the district, we will notify you on the LID 15 website, Facebook page, and if need be through emails and texts.

Tax Rate Decline

As reported in a post on September 26, the tax rate for District residents in 2019 decreased by 9 cents over the previous year. The current rate is 53 cents per $100 of assessed value. This reduced rate follows a six-year trend of decline in the rates from .80 cents per $100 assessed value in 2014.

As stewards of taxpayer funds, LID 15 Directors continually seek ways to manage the business of the district in the most cost-effective way.

District residents are encouraged to stay tuned to www.fblid15.com for news about the district and follow the “Levee Improvement District 15” Facebook page for updates.

Request for Qualifications for General Managerial Services

LID 15 is soliciting qualification statements for general managerial services for LID 15’s operations and maintenance, capital improvement projects, finances, and related matters.

The purpose of this request is to solicit Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms (or individuals) that have the experience and capability to provide a comprehensive approach to all aspects of general management. LID 15 is searching for firms or individuals with the ability to manage and oversee LID 15’s general activities and capital projects and provide plans to efficiently administer the objectives of LID 15. Qualified firms or individuals will be evaluated on demonstrated experience with:

  • Experience reviewing payment invoices, including pay estimates related to construction projects.
  • Experience with document management systems, such as SharePoint and Google Drive.
  • Experience with records management for public entities under the Texas Public Information Act.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Availability to provide no less than 40 hours per week of service.
  • General knowledge of flood protection and levee systems, including levees, pump stations, detention ponds, and related infrastructure, within master-planned communities (preferred).
  • 5 years’ experience in civil engineering or other professions related to the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of capital projects (preferred).

There is no established scoring format. LID 15 reserves the right to use all appropriate information and methods to make the selection of the firm and/or individual to undertake this position.

Submission of Resumes

All qualified firms or individuals interested in providing the specified managerial services should respond with a written Statement of Qualifications to LID 15. Responses may be emailed to tara@mullerlawgroup.com.

Responses must be actually received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the address above, after which time and date they will no longer be accepted.

Further Information

If further information is needed, please contact Nancy Carter or Tara Miles at (281) 500-6050 or nancy@mullerlawgroup.com or tara@mullerlawgroup.com.

The RFQ may be found in PDF format here.