Council discusses audit engagement options and timeline; staff recommends a nearby firm

Staff member summarized the audit proposals received and reported that one firm based in Lundy, Texas, offered pricing the staff placed in the packet and suggested a short field-work window. The staff member said: "$17.05 for each year. He'll do $20.25 and then come back and do 2026," and added that most of the paperwork would be sent electronically and field work was expected to take one day.

Council discussed whether to delay while trying to secure another firm (Robert McGee and others were mentioned) but staff urged not to wait because the Texas Water Development Board is pressing for an audit for 2025. A motion to proceed with the proposed engagement was made and seconded, and the council indicated support to move forward rather than risk missing audit deadlines.