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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on recommendation to consider early termination of the remaining debarment term for Evan J. Hunden, David B. Ratliff, and Michael Volz
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, in 2024, Evan J. Hunden, David B. Ratliff, and Michael Volz (collectively, the Respondent) were the Responsible Parties in Control of a portfolio of Actively Monitored Developments in which 50% or more of the Actively Monitored Developments under their Control were referred to the Enforcement Committee for an administrative penalty during the prior three years, triggering mandatory debarment for repeated violations in a portfolio pursuant to 10 TAC ?2.401(e)(2)(a);
WHEREAS, in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.0504(b) and 10 TAC ?2.401(e)(2)(a), the Board issued a Final Order of Debarment on November 7, 2024, debarring Respondent from participation in Department programs for a two-year term ending November 7, 2026;
WHEREAS, the Final Order of Debarment included a clause stating that if Respondent timely and fully complied with the terms of the order, correcting all future findings of noncompliance as required, and remained in compliance for a period of one year from the date of the order, Respondent could petition the Board after November 7, 2025, to reduce or terminate the remaining period of debarment;
WHEREAS, Respondent timely submitted complete corrections for all findings of noncompliance identified by the Department since November 7, 2024;
WHEREAS, Respondent has therefore brought forward a petition to reduce or terminate the remaining period of debarment, pursuant to the terms of the Final Order of Debarment;
WHEREAS, staff has prepared an Order Terminating Remaining Debarment Term effective December 11, 2025, for Board consideration; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends early termination since the parameters and conditions of the Final Order of Debarment relating to truncating the term of debarment have been met.
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