Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore ST Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member 4 Jesse Luna, Council Member NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARTLETT, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bartlett, Texas will hold a Regular Called Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, May 12th, 2025 Bartlett City Hall 140 W Clark Street, Bartlett, TX 76511 For citizen comments, please contact Brenda Kelley, City Secretary at municipalcourt0bartiett-tx.Us). CALL TO ORDER, DECLARE A QUORUM, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (The City Council welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, the Council cannot respond until the item is posted on a future meeting agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.) BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & COMMITTEES PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION 1. Cemetery Committee Monthly Update. 2. Teinert Memorial Library Board Monthly Update. 3. Municipal Development Board (MDD) Monthly Update. 4. Parks & Facilities Committee Monthly Update. CONSENT AGENDA (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversia. and routine items the Council may act on with onesingle vote. Any Council member may pull any item from the Consent Agenda to discuss and act upon individually on the Regular Agenda.) 1. Receive monthly department reports: a. Municipal Treasurer b. City Secretary C. Municipal Court d. Development Services-Permits e. Utility Billing f. Public Works 2. Approve minutes from the following meeting: a. 04.14.25 Regular Meeting b. 04.28.25 Regular Meeting C. 04.28.25 - Planning & Zoning REGULAR AGENDA: REVIEW/DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION 1. Administer Oath of Office, Statement of Officer for elected members of the City Council. 2. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action to address Council Member Place 5 vacancy. Page 1 of 2 Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore EST Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member Jesse Luna, Council Member 3. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action on the nomination of Mayor Pro Tempore. 4. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action on setting Swimming Pool hours and operations. 5. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action on considering the St. David's Foundation Healthcare Workforce Development grant letter of support. 6. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action on considering the St. David's Foundation Healthcare Workforce Development Grant letter of intent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN AlL items listed on the agenda are eligible for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves the right to retire into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to deliberate any of the matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about gifts and donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development). All final deliberations and actions of the governing body shall be held in an open meeting as required by Texas Government Code 551.102. I certify this agenda was posted, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.043, at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Posted Friday, May gth, 2025, at or before 6:00 P.M. Decet llu 5-425 Posted by Is/ Brenda Kelley - Cityglerk Page 2 of 2 April 202F Library Report TML Statistics April 2025 Total Visitors 6 4 New Patrons 4 Books Checked Out Books Checked In 1L Programs Program Attendees Volunteer Hours_ 7o.5 Employee Hours 86 - City of Bartlett Municipal Treasurer's Report 5/9/2025 Bank Balances 5/9/2025 4/11/2025 Change Community Film Fund *2539 Community Development Fund $ 48,547.45 $ 28,693.73 $ 19,853.72 LibraryFund *0673 $ 6,507.92 $ 6,507.92 $ Utility Deposits *1799 $ 21,100.73 $ 21,098.13 $ 2.60 2021 Limited" Tax Notes *2206 $ 1,015.68 $ 1,015.55 $ 0.13 Police Dept Seizure Account *3313 $ 3,350.42 $ 3,350.42 $ Cemetery Account *0070 $ 18,009.33 $ 17,607.16 $ 402.17 General Fund Account *0089 $ 126,709.72 $ 179,394.16 $ (52,684.44) Electric Fund *0118 $ 2,690.48 $ 2,690.15 $ 0.33 Blue Santa Account *2167 $ 1,619.92 $ 1,619.92 $ 2013-2014 CDBG *2183 $ 18,435.33 $ 218,435.33 $ (200,000.00) CDBG *6025-Certificate of Deposit $ 200,000.00 $ $ 200,000.00 2TWDB Escrow *2458 $ 20,630.50 $ 1,590.50 $ 19,040.00 Bond Series 2012 Interest & Sinking Fund *2474 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ Hotel Occupancy Tax Account *2562 $ 2,558.74 $ 2,279.85 $ 278.89 Total Cash Balances-Cadence Bank $ 472,176.22 $ 485,282.82 $ (13,106.60) Property Tax Levied: 10/30/2024 I&SF Property Tax $ 103,310.71 $ 103,310.71 M&O Property Tax $ 774,888.74 $ 774,888.74 Total Levied $ 878,199.45 $ 878,199.45 Collected 5/5/2025 $ (741,732.42) $ (694,312.84) Balance to Collect $ 136,467.03 $ 183,886.61 Debt Balances: 1/9/2025 Next Payment Next Payment $1,375,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 225,000.00 $ 112,688.75 2/28/2026 $1,000,000 Limited Tax & Revenue Notes, Series 2021 $ 705,000.00 $ 170,957.25 2/28/2026 $750,000 Taxl Notes, Series 2024 $ 750,000.00 $ 38,289.06 2/28/2026 $745,000 Combo Taxi & Surplus Rev Cert of Oblig., Series 2024 $ 745,000.00 $ 29,246.75 2/28/2026 Public Property Finance Act Contract No.8014 $ 500,000.00 $ 60,240.69 3/25/2026 Total Debt Balances $ 2,925,000.00 $ 411,422.50 Other Items: Audit Field Work Completed, waiting for report. Three-month Certificate of Deposit pruchased with excess CDBG funds Timeclock Plus implementation in progress S D de 4 de CHAD MEES, MAYOR 4 GAYLE JONES, COUNCILMAN 89 VICKIE COOPER, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE & JESSE LUNA, COUNCILMAN JACKIE IVICIC, COUNCILMAN CITY CLERK MONTHLY REPORT April 2025 Open Records Request's a. 41 requests b. 4 closed records. C. Ois pending. Resolution 2025-04-28-2 was passed by City Council on 4/28/25 to require all PIA requests to present a photo ID before releasing information. Early voting began for Bell and Williamson Counties for the School Board election on May 3, 2025. Brenda Kelley City Clerk 140 WEST CLARK STREET POSTOFFICE DRAWER H BARTLETT, TEXAS76511 254.527.32/90FFICE 254.527.4280FAX 6 e 2 S - B - - B N do 2 5 3 ) 3 à 2 3 2 2 B 4 2 4 2 o B TY 14 CHAD MEES, MAYOR VICKIE COOPER, PRO TEMPORE 51 1891 JACKIE IVICIC, COUNCILMAN JESSE LUNA, COUNCILMAN & E GAYLE. JONES, COUNCILMAN Date 05/01/2025 Monthly Report: Development Services Department As of 4/30/2025 All building permits are subject to abide by City of Bartlett developmental zonings and building ordinances accordingly. Permits Received/Issued Residential Commercial New Permits Applications 6 Received Permits Issued 8 Plan Reviews Denied 2 Plan Review Failures Uncertified Plans Site Maps Incomplete Information 1 Other 1 Demolition Permits Issued Permit Renewal Total Collected: $6190.00 140 WESTCLARK STREET POSTOFFICE DRAWER H BARTLETT, TEXAS 76511 254.527.32190PPACK - 254.527.4280/AX CHAD MEES, MAYOR VICKIE COOPER, MAYOR PRO TEM GAYLEJONES, COUNCILMAN JESSE LUNA, COUNCILMAN & 9 JACKIE IVICIC, COUNCILMAN Date: May 1, 2025 Report: Monthly Utilities Report Report Dates: April 1 through April 30, 2025 Credit Card $49,150.04 Checks $107,055.98 Cash $51,242.46 ACH $59.07 Deposit Revenue $2,050.00 Change $(1,693.16) Total $2 207,978.85 Paper Bills 765 Number of Active Accounts 654 New Residents 10 Payment Plan Households 6 140 WEST CLARK STREET POST OFFICE DRAWER H BARTLETT, TEXAS 76511 254.527.32/90FFICE 254.527.4280FAX PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Apr-25 RE READS 8 DISCONNECTS-MOVE OUT 22 REACTIVATE 25 LOWWATER PRESSURE FLUSH FIRE HYDRANTS 8 METER EXCHANGE 7 METER SET 32 METER PULL 27 WATER TAP STREET REPAIR 10 BRUSH PICK UPS 2 REPLACE CULVERT 2 LOCATES 6 WATER LINE REPAIR 17 METER REPAIR UTILITYTAP BUILD OUT TOTAL 166 ELECTRIC WORKS REPORT Apr-25 POWER OUTAGE 6 LOWI HANGING POWER LINE 3 LIMB ON LINE 4 ELECTRIC LINE DOWN STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE 25 ELECTRIC METER REPAIR METER SET 14 METER PULL REREADS CONNECTS 18 TRIM TREES 4 METER EXCHANGE 2 REMOVE LIMBS ON PREMISE 4 GENERAL LEANING POLE SET NEW POLE TOTAL 80 SEWER REPORT Apr-25 SEWER OVERFLOW SEWER LINE REPAIR 7 SEWERJET 1 SEWER TAP TOTAL 8 GENERAL BRUSH 2 LIMBS 2 DEAD ANIMAL PICKUP MOWING 22 Weedeating, Misc 22 STREET REPAIR 9 Locates 6 Vairious items for City 52 TOTAL 115 TOTAL WORK ORDERS Public Works 189 Electric Crew 80 TY Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member - Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A CALLED MIEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARTLETT, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bartlett, Texas will hold a Regular Called Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, April 14th, 2025 Bartlett City Hall 140 W Clark Street, Bartlett, TX 76511 For citizen comments, please contact Brenda Kelley, City Secretary at municipalcourt0r bartlett-tx.Us). CALL TO ORDER, DECLARE A QUORUM, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION Call to Order at 6:02 pm CM Ivicic was absent Quorum declared. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (The City Council welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, the Council cannot respond until the item is posted on aj future meeting agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.) No one signed up to speak BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & COMMITTEES PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION 1. Cemetary Committee Monthly Update: CM Jones gave update-Cemetary directory is being used by family members. 2. Teinert Memorial Library Monthly Update: CM Luna gave report 3. Municipal Development District (MDD) Monthly Update: CA Flores gave report 4. Parks and Facilities Monthly Update: Mayor Mees gave report: Becky Caldwell field work in progress. Swimming pool being cleaned ready for summer 2025. CONSENT AGENDA (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversia! and routine items the Council may act on with one single vote. Any Council member may pull any item from the Consent Agenda to discuss and act upon individually on the Regular Agenda.) 1. Receive monthly department reports: a. Municipal Treasurer b. City Secretary C. Municipal Court d. Development Services-Permits e. Utility Billing f. Public Works g. Police Dept. 2. Approve minutes from the following meeting: a. 03/10/25 - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 - Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Council Member 4 Ivicic, Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member b. 03/24/25 - Regular Meeting MPT Cooper made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. CM Jones seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-0 REGULAR AGENDA: REVIEW/DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION 1. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action for presentation of Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Grant Contract No. CDV23-0430 A1024 Section 3. No action taken 2. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action of the amendment to the Bartlett Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) CSJ 0909-36-188 MRB Construction Agreement. MPT Cooper made the motion to approve the amendment to the Bartlett Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) CSJ 0909-36-188 MRB Construction Agreement. CM Luna seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-0 FOTORE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN CM George made the motion to adjourn the meeting. MPT Cooper seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm MINUTES APPROVED: ATTEST: X Chad Mees Date Brenda Kelley Date Mayor City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore EST 69 Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMISSION OF THE CITY OF BARTLETT, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Bartlett, Texas will hold a Public Hearing = Planning & Zoning Called Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, April 28", 2025 Bartlett City Hall 140 W Clark Street, Bartlett, TX 76511 For citizen comments, please contact Brenda Kelley, City Secretary at (municipalcourt@bartlett-tx.1s). CALL TO ORDER, DECLARE A QUORUM, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION Call to Order at 6:03 pm All present Quorum declared CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (The Planning & Zoning Commission welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, the Council cannot respond until the item is posted on a future meeting agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.) REGULAR AGENDA: REVIEW/DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION 1. Public Hearing a. Open a public hearing to consider the request for Property Identification Number (PID) 34110 located at 429 N Evie St., Bartlett, TX 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R-1 Uses for a tiny home as defined in R-4 zoning. b. Open a public hearing to consider the request for Property Identification Number (PID) R598885 located at 815 W Elm Avenue, Bartlett, TX 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R- 2 Uses for a tiny home as defined in R-3 zoning 2. Action Item a. Consider the request for Property Identification Number (PID) 34110 located at 429 N Evie St., Bartlett, TX 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R-1 Uses for a tiny home as defined in R-4 zoning. MPT Cooper made the motion to approve the Property Identification Number (PID) 34110 located at 429 N Evie St, Bartlett Tx 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R-1 uses for a tiny home defined in R-4. CM George seconded the motion Motion passed 5-0 b. Consider the request for Property Identification Number (PID) R598885 located at 815 W Elm Avenue, Bartlett, TX 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R-2 Uses for a manufactured home as defined in R-3 zoning. Page 1 of 2 Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore S Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member MPT Cooper made the motion to deny the request for Property Identification Number (PID) R598885 located at 815 W. Elm Ave, Bartlett Tx 76511 to consider an appeal of the allowable zoning uses the existing R-2 uses for a tiny home as defined in R-3 zoning. CM Ivicic seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN Public hearing adjourned at 6:22 pm And went into Regular Council Meeting. MINUTES APPROVED: Chad Mees Date Mayor ATTEST: X Brenda Kelley Date City Clerk Page 2 of 2 MY Chad Mees, Mayor Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore EST Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Ivicic, Council Member Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BARTLETT, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bartlett, Texas will hold a Regular Called Meeting 6:00 PM Commence immediately after the adjournment of the Planning & Zoning Meeting Monday, April 28th, 2025 Bartlett City Hall 140 W Clark Street, Bartlett, TX 76511 For citizen comments, please contact Brenda Kelley, City Secretary at mmsiaisartelartktsu. CALL TO ORDER, DECLARE A QUORUM, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INVOCATION Call to Order at 6:23 pm All Present Quorum declared. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (The City Council welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, the Council cannot respond until the item is posted on aj future meeting agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.) Residents spoke about the City's feral cat problem and a solution that they are voluntarily doing to spay and neuter cats at no cost to the City of Bartlett. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & COMMITTEES PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION REGULAR AGENDA: REVIEWIDISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION 1. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action considering the approval of Resolution 2025-04-28-01 Bell Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update County CM Ivicic made the motion to approve Resolution 2025-04-28-01 Bell County Hazard Action Mitigation Plan Update. CM Luna seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 2. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action to consider the approval of up to $12,000.00 for Teinert Memorial Library sidewalk and parking lot improvements. MPT Cooper made the motion to approve up to $12000.00 for the Teinert Memorial sidewalk Library and parking lot improvements. CM Ivicic seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 3. Discuss, review, and take any necessary action to consider the approval of Resolution 2025-04-28-02 Recognizing Section 552.275 of the Texas Government Code CM George made the motion to approve Resolution 2025-04-28-02 recognizing Section 552.275 of the Texas Government Code. Page 1 of 2 TY 0A Chad Mees, Mayor 6 Vickie Cooper, Mayor Pro-Tempore 1891 Gayle Jones, Council Member & Jackie Council Member C Ivicic, PTI Jesse Luna, Council Member Shaun George, Council Member CM Ivicic seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Enter Executive session related to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department Protective Services Agreement in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property 1. Enter Executive session related to Chapter 251 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney 2. Enter Executive session related to Chapter 21 and Chapter 22 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN MPT Cooper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. CM Ivicic seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:41 pm. MINUTES APPROVED: Chad Mees Date Mayor ATTEST: X Brenda Kelley Date City Clerk Page 2 of2 I - EST. 1891 & PTL - Application for Appointment to City Councit Applications should be submitted for the Place 5 vacancy to the City Secretary by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 in person at City Hall, 140 West Clark St, Bartlett, Texas, or electronically at munepatoun@banetkus At four-member committee comprised of four current councimembers will review the applications for a final selection to be made at the next regular called meeting of the City Council on May 26th, 2025. An applicant must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of Bartlett, and a registered voter with no criminal history of felony conviction. City Council meets twice a month, along with the possibility of called special meetings. Name: Address: Phone: E-mail Address: Gender (optional): Male Female Length of residence in Bartlett: Current employer and position: What skills do you possess that would contribute to the council and community? What has been your involvement in community activities and projects? List any governmental committees, commissions, boards in which you have been involved: Please give a brief statement of why you would like to serve as an Alderman: Please note any real estate, business or commercial interest that you have that may cause a potential conflict of interest in your deliberations as an Alderman: Please share any other background or personal information that you deem helpful to the City Council in making its decision: Applicant's signature: Date: Date Received by City Secretary Adrian City of Bartlett Adminstrator/Manager City of Bartlett [Email Address] 254-527-3219 May 8, 2025 Dear St. David's Community Health Foundation, Ia am writing to express our strong support for Bartlett Independent School District's grant application for Healthcare Pathway. We are excited to happy for this opportunity to work with school district and can attest to their dedication, expertise, and the positive impact their work brings to our community. The proposed project aligns well with our shared goals to advance workforce development within our school and community specifically in healthcare. This project has the potential to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community which comprises a significant amount of low socioeconomic households. I am confident that, with the support of this grant, Bartlett ISD will successfully implement the project and contribute significantly to the students, families, and our community. The City of Bartlett is committed to providing space at the library for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to meet with students, families, and other community members who are participating in this project or seeking resources to prepare for enrollment in a healthcare education program. The CHW will also work to establish supportive programs at the library, including GED preparation, ESL classes, tutoring, exam preparation, and career counseling. In addition to developing these programs, the CHW will assist with service referrals, connect individuals to existing resources, and help build local support systems that promote educational completion and career advancement. Thank you for considering this application. Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information. Sincerely, [Your Name] City Administrator Letter of Intent St. David's Foundation Open Grant Proposal Dear St. David's Foundation Grant Review Committee, We are writing on behalf of Bartlett Independent School District and Granger Independent School District to express our strong interest in applying for funding through your Healthcare Workforce Development grant opportunity. This letter outlines a visionary and collaborative effort between our two rural school districts located in Williamson County, Texas, aimed at transforming the future ofhealthcare access and equity in our communities through the creation of a shared Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway. Bartlett ISD and Granger ISD serve a diverse population of students, a significant percentage of whom are economically disadvantaged and currently face limited access to opportunities that can lead to careers in the healthcare industry. Despite the growing demand for healthcare professionals in our region, our students have few pathways to acquire the training, mentorship, and exposure needed to successfully enter the healthcare workforce. This grant would help us change that. Our proposal is to develop a first-of-its-kind cross-district Health Science CTE Pathway that leverages the collective resources, staffing, and infrastructure of both school districts. This innovative partnership will address persistent inequities in workforce readiness while building a sustainable model that could be replicated in other rural settings. The initiative will provide students with relevant skills and certifications, introduce them to high-demand healthcare roles, and create seamless transitions to post-secondary programs and career opportunities. In the first two years of implementation, we plan to focus on identifying students interested in the program, hiring certified Health Science educators, establishing curricula in alignment with state and industry standards, and building out advisory and support structures. The collaboration will also include the development of experiential learning opportunities and pathways into postsecondary education through partnerships with Temple College, Capital IDEA, and Scott & White. We are fortunate to have the enthusiastic support of these institutions as well as community-based organizations such as Impact Counseling and the Greater Taylor Foundation. We believe this model of shared costs and resources between two school districts will enable us to sustain the program well beyond the initial grant period. Our joint commitment ensures fiscal responsibility and long-term impact, making it an investment not only in our students but in the future health and wellbeing of our communities. We are inspired by St. David's Foundation's mission to improve health outcomes by investing in equitable access to healthcare careers and are confident that this initiative aligns closely with your goals. We would be honored to submit a full proposal and further discuss how this cross-district partnership can serve as a model of collaboration, equity, and workforce development. Thank you for considering our Letter ofInterest. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with the Foundation in this critical work.