Grapevine Wash Local District public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Grapevine Wash Local District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom on December 11, 2024. They will consider approving the draft minutes from November 19, 2024. The main item is a joint resolution with Leeds Town Council and Ash Creek Special Service District requesting annexation of property within Leeds into Ash Creek SSD. Board and staff reports will also be given.
- Approval of draft minutes from the November 19, 2024 Board meeting
- Consideration of a joint resolution requesting annexation of property within Leeds into Ash Creek Special Service District
- Board and staff reports and updates
Board of Trustees
The Grapevine Wash Local District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on an amended FY2024-25 budget and consider adopting it. They will also consider a resolution to purchase approximately 42.6 acres from Babylon Lands, LLC for public roadways, utilities, recreational amenities, and viewshed protection, and authorize bond proceeds for that purchase. Additionally, the board will appoint trustees to fill two vacant positions, elect a chair and vice-chair/treasurer, and consider a resolution to appoint one more trustee.
- Public hearing and consideration of amended Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 2024-12)
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-13 approving Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Babylon Lands, LLC for ~42.6 acres
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-15 designating officials for Series 2024A-1 and 2024A-2 bonds and authorizing proceeds toward the Babylon REPSA
- Appointment of two Board of Trustees members to fill vacant positions
- Election of Board of Trustees Chair and Vice-Chair/Treasurer
Board of Trustees
The Grapevine Wash Local District Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss operational resolutions and a tentative budget. The board will consider appointing vacant positions and designating several professional service firms for the district.
- Resolution 2024-09: Public notice to appoint two vacant Board of Trustees positions
- Resolution 2024-10: Agreement with Special District Management, LLC for administrative services
- Resolution 2024-10: Designation of Bush & Gudgell as District Engineer and Clifton Larson Allen LLP as accounting firm
- Resolution 2024-10: Designation of Grapevine Development, LLC to construct improvements on district property
- Resolution 2024-11: Adoption of a tentative budget and setting a public hearing date
Board of Trustees
The September 3, 2024 special meeting of the Grapevine Wash Local District Board of Trustees has been cancelled. The notice explicitly states the meeting was cancelled; no decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled before any votes could be taken
Board of Trustees
The Grapevine Wash Local District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on July 22, 2024. They will conduct a public hearing regarding the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024. Action items include approving an interlocal agreement, authorizing a general liability policy with $5 million aggregate coverage and an annual premium around $3,600, and obtaining public officials' bonds for the District Treasurer in the amount of $250,000.
- Public hearing on issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
- Consider approval of Resolution R24-2024 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
- Authorize District Chair to obtain general liability insurance: $5 million aggregate, ~$3,600 annual premium
- Authorize District Chair to obtain public officials' bonds for Treasurer ($250,000)
- Review results of board elections
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to receive input on the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024. The funds are intended for public infrastructure, capitalized interest, and reserve funds.
- Proposed issuance of bonds not to exceed $88,000,000
- Total estimated principal and interest cost of $80,666,457
- Bonds to be paid via ad valorem property taxes (max 0.010 per dollar of taxable value) and other pledged revenues
- Bond maturity period of up to 31 years
- Public hearing scheduled for July 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is reviewing an ordinance to levy assessments for a 345-acre residential and commercial development. These funds will finance infrastructure including roads, water systems, and parks. Total estimated costs for these improvements are approximately $69.7 million.
- $55,333,000 in assessments to be levied within the Assessment Area
- Estimated total improvement costs of $69,714,027
- Development covers approximately 345 acres for residential and commercial use
- Infrastructure includes water, sewage, roads, electricity, and parks
Board of Trustees
The Board is designating Grapevine Wash Assessment Area No. 1 to finance infrastructure improvements. These improvements will support a 345-acre residential and commercial development. The project covers water systems, roads, and park facilities.
- Designation of Grapevine Wash Assessment Area No. 1
- Estimated $69,714,027 total cost for improvements
- Planned financing via assessment bonds at an estimated 6.750% interest rate
- Infrastructure includes water systems, roads, and parks for a 345-acre development
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider annexing approximately 25 acres and purchasing 112.5 acres from Grapevine Development, LLC for roads, utilities, and recreation. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the issuance of special assessment and general obligation bonds.
- Annexation of approximately 25 acres via Resolution 2024-03
- Purchase of ~112.5 acres from Grapevine Development, LLC for infrastructure and view protection
- Issuance of up to $55,333,000 in special assessment bonds (Series 2024A-2)
- Issuance of up to $88,000,000 in general obligation bonds (Series 2024A-1)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider establishing terms and conditions for an assessment ordinance within Grapevine Wash Assessment Area No. 1. The meeting also includes considering several officer appointments and setting the schedule for a trustee election.
- Resolution 2024-01 regarding the Grapevine Wash Assessment Area No. 1 ordinance
- Appointment of Michael Jensen as District Clerk/Secretary and Records Officer
- Engagement agreement with Land Assist, LLC for administrative services
- Appointment of Paul Morris as Executive Director
- Resolution 2024-02 calling for an election of Trustees