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4 - 1 UPPER BASIN DESCRIPTION The Upper Basin Region focuses on customer needs through new and existing projects. The Upper Basin includes existing Authority projects: Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury, the Lake Granbury Surface Water and Treatment System (SWATS) and the West Central Brazos Water Distribution System (WCBWDS). New initiatives are outlined below and are being pursued through our Regional Business Development/Customer Relations, and Regional Environmental Planning staff, with support from Technical Services and Strategic Planning. MAJOR INITIATIVES Pursue Regional Water & Wastewater solutions throughout the Upper Basin Restore capacity and increase water quality through retrofit of SWATS facilities Graham Flood Control project Lake Granbury Watershed Protection Plan Canal Construction Specification Study Implement & oversee property management at Possum Kingdom Coordination of Flood Protection Planning Study (Hood & Parker Co.) Secure Hydro Agreement Continued refurbishment of Morris Sheppard and DeCordova Bend Dams

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UPPER BASIN

DESCRIPTION The Upper Basin Region focuses on customer needs through new and existing projects. The Upper Basin includes existing Authority projects: Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury, the Lake Granbury Surface Water and Treatment System (SWATS) and the West Central Brazos Water Distribution System (WCBWDS). New initiatives are outlined below and are being pursued through our Regional Business Development/Customer Relations, and Regional Environmental Planning staff, with support from Technical Services and Strategic Planning. MAJOR INITIATIVES • Pursue Regional Water & Wastewater solutions throughout the Upper Basin • Restore capacity and increase water quality through retrofit of SWATS facilities • Graham Flood Control project • Lake Granbury Watershed Protection Plan • Canal Construction Specification Study • Implement & oversee property management at Possum Kingdom • Coordination of Flood Protection Planning Study (Hood & Parker Co.) • Secure Hydro Agreement • Continued refurbishment of Morris Sheppard and DeCordova Bend Dams

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN UPPER BASIN MANAGEMENT FY2009

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UPPER BASIN MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION The Upper Basin Management department comprised of an Upper Basin Regional Manager and supporting staff provide leadership and management for one of three major geographic regions of the Brazos River Basin. The department’s responsibilities include management of water systems, lakes, properties, dams and special projects. Management also develops and distributes water supplies, works to develop alternate sources of water supply including groundwater, monitors water quality, promotes recreation and water conservation through community education programs, administers contracts with regional system customers and identifies and meets its customer’s needs through business development efforts, customer relations, environmental services and technical assistance. ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008 • Successfully completed Lake Granbury

debris clean-up resulting from significant flooding events

• Completed Canal Construction Specifications Study, thus providing technical guidance and standards for future canal development on Lake Granbury

• Made significant progress towards the restoration of the SWATS Facility to original design capacity. Added a 5th UF rack and modified the existing 4 UF racks. Plans in progress to add a 5th RO rack, as well as improvements for the existing 4 RO racks. Completed the addition of new 30” raw water line

• Continued property acquisition, resident relocations, and structure demolition for Graham Flood Control Project. A total of 58 properties have been acquired and 48 structures demolished

• Identified and pursued business development opportunities within the region

• Increased raw water revenues through raw water sales in 2008

OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Continue property acquisition and structure

demolition for Graham Flood Control project

• Partner with local city and county government on implementation of canal construction standards for potential future Lake Granbury canal developments

• Pursue business development opportunities throughout the region

• Continue Lake Granbury Watershed Protection Plan

• Continue coordination efforts with stakeholders concerning the Lake Granbury Flood Protection Planning Study

• Continue Phase II ESP Project at PK Lake to include design and pre-fabrication of pier 8 stairway components

• Implement PK property management policies and directives

• Assist marinas at PK and Lake Granbury with the Clean Texas Marina Program and Clean Water Sticker Program inspections

• Secure Hydro agreement with BEPC SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS The Brazos River Authority is exploring all options for the disposition of much of its land holdings surrounding Possum Kingdom Reservoir. Staff is presently investigating options of an all-inclusive sale of most BRA owned properties through a public bid process. Properties within the FERC project area and those necessary for existing and future lake operations would be excluded from the potential sale. At Lake Granbury, it is the Authority’s expectation that the Canal Construction Specification Study will provide valuable guidance for the implementation of design standards and future decisions with regard to lakeside development.

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN UPPER BAIN MANAGEMENT FY2009

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Upper Basin ManagementExpense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 296,439 319,382 325,830 328,045 Benefits 83,246 84,585 83,019 86,155 Materials & Supplies 6,392 4,700 3,850 4,700 Utilities 613 1,000 1,443 960 Outside Services 46,213 28,661 6,355 57,997 Repair & Maintenance 600 600 600 950 Rent 87 - - - Travel 2,289 4,140 2,425 4,505 Employee Development 706 5,388 2,358 5,638 Regulatory - - - - Miscellaneous Operating 2,068 3,700 3,700 3,700 Sub-total 438,653 452,156 429,580 492,650

Direct Labor (2,258) (15,672) (1,675) (23,307) Overhead 82,393 86,182 91,092 68,140 Central Office Common 18,373 21,975 20,648 26,947 Sub-total 98,508 92,485 110,065 71,780

Debt Service 2,395 - - -

TOTAL 539,556 544,641 539,645 564,430

Note: Grant Funding (111,714) (59,189) (1,313) (2,778)

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE FY2009

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POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE DESCRIPTION

Completed in 1941, Possum Kingdom Lake is the oldest and largest reservoir in the Brazos River Authority Basin and provides approximately 33% of the Brazos River Authority’s system water supply. Operation of the Lake includes dam maintenance, hydropower, law enforcement, land development, airport operation, lease administration and lake recreation. The Lake and its ten public parks attract an estimated one million visitors annually which is a major contribution to the local economy. At the present, there are seven Authority Lake Rangers who patrol and provide law enforcement on the Lake and in the parks. The Possum Kingdom Lake office administers approximately 1,700 property leases and 3,900 permits of various types.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008

• Completed buttress strut repairs • Completed replacement of gate #8 • Completed installation of an additional

inclinometer • Completed installation of potable water line

to the dam and RSMU shops • Began Phase II of Trails Program • Completed South D&D and Public boat

ramp/ADA restroom project • Concluded design of Possum Kingdom

Airport upgrade from TXDOT Aviation Division grant

• Developed design for Scenic Cove renovation

• Implemented Clean Water Sticker Program • Expanded Adopt-A-Shoreline, added three

businesses adding approximately ten miles of shoreline to include Hell’s Gate area

• Completed Phase I of the Centerline Channel Marking Program

• Reestablished the Boater Education Program

• Continued area wide cleanup of shoreline

OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Complete Phase II of Trails Program • Obtain a grant for Phase III of the Trails

Program • Complete installation of ADA restroom at

Sandy Beach • Complete courtesy dock, 21 shelters and 2

ADA restrooms at Scenic Cove • Complete construction of PK Airport

upgrade from TXDOT Aviation Division Grant

• Obtain funding to complete Centerline Channel Marking Program

• Continue Boater Education Program • Continue area wide cleanup of shoreline • Complete replacement of Gate #9 • Complete rehabilitation of Pier 8 • Begin follow-up gate maintenance SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS Major issues surrounding property management and lake levels predominated the political landscape at Possum Kingdom. Public recreation improvements included obtaining grant monies for trails and completion of boat ramps and restroom project. Expansion of the “Adopt-a-Shoreline” program helped reduce solid waste pollution along the shoreline. Work will continue toward completion of Phase II of Trails Program, completion of the gate replacement effort, and transition to gate maintenance program. .

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE FY2009

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Possum Kingdom LakeExpense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 1,353,495 1,431,119 1,294,256 1,463,026 Benefits 442,905 484,657 411,300 475,225 Materials & Supplies 206,197 191,916 250,244 236,589 Utilities 117,761 143,508 148,288 150,048 Outside Services 85,097 128,646 94,407 232,337 Repair & Maintenance 199,449 256,229 268,032 356,274 Rent 2,003 4,000 4,000 4,973 Travel 13,292 10,900 14,960 17,400 Employee Development 48,643 60,242 52,135 62,182 Regulatory 6,784 6,784 6,784 6,784 Landfill/Sludge Hauling 217,132 224,650 224,650 224,650 Miscellaneous Operating 100,157 107,718 83,315 110,740 Sub-total 2,792,915 3,050,369 2,852,371 3,340,228

Direct Labor 69,979 (218,021) 57,620 (2,338) Overhead 407,313 378,912 400,536 1,277,590

Sub-total 3,270,207 3,211,260 3,310,527 4,615,480

Capital Outlay 178,596 78,641 78,641 187,000 Debt Service 806,428 1,222,672 1,223,172 1,619,413

Total 4,255,231 4,512,573 4,612,340 6,421,893

Grant Funding (1,037) (1,030) (1,032) (1,030)

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE FY2009

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POSSUM KINGDOM RESERVOIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE UNIT BUDGET:

Possum Kingdom Lake RSMUExpense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 729,827 786,097 731,708 800,425 Benefits 253,674 261,062 237,409 262,644 Materials & Supplies 295,324 346,778 347,397 455,000 Utilities 12,550 14,400 18,408 11,600 Outside Services 18,537 41,028 19,673 28,181 Repair & Maintenance 46,277 30,611 12,753 59,664 Rent - 2,300 - 2,300 Travel - - - 1,200 Employee Development 20,645 25,200 16,830 25,440 Regulatory 100 - - - Sub-total 1,376,934 1,507,476 1,384,178 1,646,454

Direct Labor Allocation to Water Treatment (367) - - - Allocation to Raw Water Pipeline (6,066) (10,279) (59,397) (1,215) Allocation to PK Dam Ops (94,189) (54,690) (163,136) (57,649) Allocation to PK Hydro - - - - Overhead - 213,234 172,165 107,583

Sub-total 1,276,312 1,655,741 1,333,810 1,695,173

Capital Outlay - - 10,328 - Sub-total 1,276,312 1,655,741 1,344,138 1,695,173

Less: Allocation to PK CIP (1,276,312) (1,655,741) (1,344,138) (1,695,173)

Total - - - -

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN LAKE GRANBURY FY2009

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LAKE GRANBURY DESCRIPTION In 1969, the Brazos River Authority completed construction of the DeCordova Bend Dam, which impounds Lake Granbury. This lake supplies approximately 10% of the Authority's system water for industrial, municipal, agricultural, and domestic uses and is a major recreational facility. The Lake is a source of water for the Lake Granbury Surface Water and Treatment System, Tecon Water Companies, Leonard Farms and other users, as well as providing cooling water for two steam-electric generating plants. Project personnel operate and maintain the dam and all Authority-owned structures and facilities, including four public parks, the A.L. Brooks Observation Point area and a downstream parking area for river access. Also, three law enforcement personnel conduct regulatory and law enforcement activities on the Lake and in the parks. ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008 • Rough Creek Park boat ramp upgrade

completed • Center Line Buoy placement continued per

boat load study recommendations • Continued environmental enforcement • Continued comprehensive inventory survey

of existing on-water facilities OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Continue lake survey/permit revalidation for

on-water facilities • Continue the Watershed Protection Plan to

address environmental issues

• Continue implementation of Random Anti-terrorist Measures (RAMS) security procedures

• Maintain all aspects of DeCordova Bend

Dam and Lake Granbury • Conduct Flood Operations SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS Physical, operational and information security enhancements were major accomplishments at Lake Granbury. Significant effort was placed on flood gate and dam maintenance. New infrastructure included fencing for the impound area and upgrading the barrier cable at the dam. Environmental enforcement was increased to identify and prosecute violators whose actions threatened water quality. The water quality testing program continued to be a success. Improvements in public recreation included enforcement of Board of Directors approved recommendations contained within the Boating Capacity Study. The Lake Granbury Office continues to participate in the “Clean Marinas” program in concert with the TCEQ. To assist in the above enhancements, an additional Lake Ranger was employed and a new airboat was acquired.

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN LAKE GRANBURY FY2009

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Lake GranburyExpense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 425,049 495,891 466,469 514,698 Benefits 137,018 168,267 147,205 163,713 Materials & Supplies 77,668 97,149 90,211 137,365 Utilities 48,449 46,876 41,951 54,568 Outside Services 16,451 20,613 25,639 58,430 Repair & Maintenance 50,693 78,590 87,551 95,046 Rent 3,323 3,319 3,319 4,481 Travel 6,610 5,310 8,062 9,310 Employee Development 11,814 13,320 9,212 12,930 Regulatory 110 - 110 - Landfill/Sludge Hauling 7,088 6,500 6,500 6,500 Miscellaneous Operating 50,831 48,808 46,458 51,657 Sub-total 835,104 984,643 932,687 1,108,698

Direct Labor 73,429 52,074 40,932 29,557 Overhead 142,812 158,197 148,650 428,158

Sub-total 1,051,345 1,194,914 1,122,269 1,566,413

Capital Outlay 20,470 48,641 48,610 107,658 Debt Service 1,424,962 1,783,413 1,782,824 1,774,162

Total 2,496,777 3,026,968 2,953,703 3,448,233

Grant Funding (346) (340) (344) (340)

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN SWATS FY2009

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LAKE GRANBURY SURFACE WATER AND TREATMENT SYSTEM (SWATS) DESCRIPTION The Lake Granbury Surface Water and Treatment System, located adjacent to Lake Granbury, began operation in 1989. It currently maintains a 10.5 million-gallon-per-day treatment capacity using ultrafiltration membrane and reverse osmosis systems to remove the chloride and sulfate content. The SWATS facility also includes an intake structure, pumping station, dual raw water lines (24-inch and 30-inch), treatment plant and a 25 mile transmission line (24/18 inch telescope) for transporting water from the plant to some of the participants. The 5MGD Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR) system which has been out of service due to previous fires is being replaced with newer membrane (UF & RO) technology. The Brazos River Authority owns and operates SWATS under contract with its participants, Johnson County Special Utility District, the City of Granbury, Acton Municipal Utility District, and the City of Keene. ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008 • Produced a safe and potable water supply • Met the water usage needs of participants • Have maintained reduced TTHM’s and

HAA5’s. • New 5th UF rack was installed and the 4

existing UF racks were modified. All are operational.

• Reduced the number of chemical CIP’s in the UF system, reducing chemical costs in this area.

• Installed a second raw waterline (30 inch) , which increases the raw water supply to the plant, thus allowing the plant to meet its maximum operational capacity. The new 30 inch line also helped reduce the chlorine dioxide dosage and associated costs.

OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Produce a safe and potable water supply to

customers • Meet daily water usage demands of

customers during drought conditions • Optimize treatment and reduce the organic

load on the plant to continually reduce the TTHM, HAA5, and TOC parameters, through improved UF/RO performance.

• Install a 5th RO rack. • Modify the 4 existing RO racks. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS 2007 was an unusually wet year. Due to this, actual flows were down from the previous years. Additionally, some customers relied on groundwater to a greater degree than previously experienced.

Raw Water Usage (mgd)

Actual FY2006

Actual FY2007

Estimated FY2008

Budgeted FY2008

Projected FY2009

Average Flow 6.052 4.865 6.189 6.189 5.981 Peak Flow 10.738 8.342 9.281 9.281 7.562

Total Flow (mg) 2,209.133 1,775.723 2,259.000 2,259.000 2,183.000

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN SWATS FY2009

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Lake Granbury Surface Water and Treatment System Expense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 651,800 678,513 656,898 775,465 Benefits 216,949 248,557 191,648 239,346 Materials & Supplies 668,263 860,533 752,777 1,020,763 Utilities 689,948 789,251 790,334 776,933 Outside Services 92,845 174,807 166,167 119,593 Repair & Maintenance 368,044 535,948 480,262 548,578 Rent 2,708 1,000 2,947 5,000 Travel 8,708 7,380 8,049 12,946 Employee Development 15,071 17,035 16,237 17,567 Regulatory 3,441 9,655 9,655 9,655 Landfill/Sludge Hauling 166,337 236,120 236,120 303,400 Miscellaneous Operating 161 1,000 1,000 1,000 Sub-total 2,884,275 3,559,799 3,312,094 3,830,246

Direct Labor 38,563 46,036 70,437 68,723 Overhead 203,574 208,053 208,877 217,113 Sub-total 3,126,412 3,813,888 3,591,408 4,116,082

Capital Outlay 114,295 166,000 123,190 781,680 Debt Service 3,114,334 3,753,211 3,756,211 3,756,516

TOTAL 6,355,041 7,733,099 7,470,809 8,654,278

O & M Management Fee 162,035 198,994 185,730 245,048 Debt Management Fee 15,572 18,766 18,781 18,783

Grant Funding - - (177) -

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN POSSUM KINGDOM HYDROELECTRIC FY2009

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POSSUM KINGDOM HYDROELECTRIC DESCRIPTION

A total generating capacity of 24.0 Megawatts is available from two original equipment turbine/generators installed in 1940. A 50-year Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license expired in 1989, along with a long-term contract with our wholesale power customer, Brazos Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC). A new 30-year contract based on cost-of-service was negotiated with BEPC under the rate-setting authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). This corresponded with a new 30-year FERC licensing period that will expire in 2019. This contract has not produced adequate revenue in recent years. On June 15, 2001, the Brazos River Authority was approved as a Power Generation Company by the PUC. The action essentially deregulates the Authority’s power generation, releasing us from PUC oversight.

The power plant is manned 16 hours a day, with a single operator on duty for the 12 midnight to 8 am and 8am to 4 pm shifts. In addition to operating duties, the power plant staff is responsible for equipment maintenance and record keeping, assisting with the coordination of flood operations, and responding to public information inquiries. They also coordinate low flow releases and monitor dissolved oxygen content in the river as a part of the FERC license requirements.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008

• Total power delivered in CY 2007 was 29,945.5 MW.

• Number One Unit was taken off line in May 2007 due to penstock concerns and Number Two Unit was shut down in August 2007 due to electrical malfunctions. As a result there has been no generation in CY 2008.

• Repair work on deteriorating walls of the Power Plant has been completed.

• SCADA alarm system installation has been completed.

• In process of repairing powerhouse roof.

• Agreements transferring the Hydro Operations and Maintenance to BEPC were executed.

OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Obtain Federal Approval for BEPC to

takeover Operations and Maintenance of the facility.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS In September 2003, a Memorandum of Under-standing and a Letter of Agreement was signed between the Authority and BEPC to address rehabilitation needs of the hydropower facility and to adjust wholesale power purchase rates in order to generate a positive financial operating margin. Through the negotiation process it was determined that a lease type arrangement with BEPC would be more advantageous for both parties. Therefore, on November 1, 2007 a Facility Use Agreement, as well as a Facility Cost Agreement, were signed by both BEPC and the Authority. Upon receiving federal approval of these agreements, BEPC can begin their evaluation and repair process.

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN POSSUM KINGDOM HYDROELECTRIC FY2009

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Possum Kingdom HydroelectricExpense Comparison

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1,000,000

FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

FY2008 Budget

FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 243,963 248,130 224,402 236,632 Benefits 86,313 88,671 61,856 62,281 Materials & Supplies 7,637 7,843 16,499 7,843 Utilities 2,056 2,000 3,395 2,000 Outside Services 170,469 54,149 60,854 53,759 Repair & Maintenance 35,236 35,745 52,013 35,745 Rent - - - - Travel 836 - - - Employee Development 5,387 6,751 5,151 6,751 Regulatory 127,151 108,224 33,137 17,000 Miscellaneous Operating - - - - Sub-total 679,048 551,513 457,307 422,011

Direct Labor 51,203 80,042 89,649 52,875 Overhead 83,856 91,469 86,395 75,014

Sub-total 814,107 723,024 633,351 549,900

Capital Outlay - 45,000 45,000 25,000 Debt Service - 170,993 170,993 168,677

Total 814,107 939,017 849,344 743,577

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BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY UPPER BASIN ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN WEST CENTRAL BRAZOS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FY2009

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WEST CENTRAL BRAZOS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The West Central Brazos Water Distribution System consists of approximately eighty miles of below-ground pipeline predominately located in Stephens County. The pipeline was constructed in four phases from 1973 through 1985 by Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore to transport raw water from Possum Kingdom Lake to various take points to support oil recovery flood operations. The pipeline diameters vary in size from 12 inches to 36 inches. In 2002, Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore sold the pipeline system and the associated Right-of-Way to the Brazos River Authority. The Authority plans to utilize the pipeline system to transport water from Possum Kingdom Lake to communities within the West Central Brazos Basin to address future water needs as well as to continue to support oil recovery flood operations. Improvements to the pipeline system are ongoing and will continue as needed to bring the pipeline system to full operational status while meeting the water regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. As future water demands increase, the pipeline system will need to undergo major upgrades and rehabilitation to adequately convey the projected demands. These improvements will occur in phases as the water demands increase.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008

• Completed repair on major line leaks, tap leaks and air eliminators.

• Installed back-up pump at Veale Park and completed repair to the original pump and added a VFD Drive.

• Work in process to build and install a restroom and septic system at Veale Park.

• Completed S.C.A.D.A. project. • Consolidated pump operations into one

facility. • Relocated former Statex line. • Reestablished Right-of-Way Maintenance

Program.

OBJECTIVES FOR 2009 • Continue to repair major leaks and

rehabilitate portions of system identified during field testing.

• Install pipeline flow meter on Breckenridge Line.

• Continue Right-of-Way program. • Upgrade Breckenridge Line to incorporate

new water plant. • Add additional pipeline position. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES/COMMENTS The West Central Brazos Water Distribution System was identified in the 2004 West Central Brazos Water Study as a major strategy to provide short and long term raw water needs to communities such as Abilene, West Central Texas Municipal Water District, City of Breckenridge, Stephens Regional Special Utility District, and Shackelford WSC. Stephens Regional SUD completed its pilot study in December 2007, and has moved forward to purchase property just east of Breckenridge for the construction and operation of its proposed 1 MGD water treatment facility served by the West Central Brazos water line.

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West Central Brazos Water Distribution SystemExpense Comparison

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FY 07 Actual FY 08 Budget FY 08 Projected FY 09 Proposed

Budget FY2007 Actual

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FY2008 Projected

FY2009 Proposed

Salaries 42,717 45,898 40,430 41,557 Benefits 14,491 14,429 13,775 14,457 Materials & Supplies 10,290 29,326 26,396 36,138 Utilities 237,650 270,700 222,984 271,123 Outside Services 3,284 4,053 3,841 4,040 Repair & Maintenance 62,737 75,020 79,874 122,020 Rent - 5,000 5,000 5,000 Travel 3,394 3,800 3,800 5,067 Employee Development - 60 - 60 Regulatory - - - - Miscellaneous Operating - - - - Sub-total 374,563 448,286 396,100 499,462

Direct Labor 21,697 69,204 7,950 37,279 Overhead 17,335 26,132 13,096 43,690

Sub-total 413,595 543,622 417,146 580,431

Capital Outlay 39,433 81,938 81,938 8,259 Debt Service - - -

Total 453,028 625,560 499,084 588,690

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