AGENDA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING

2017 CITY OF HOUSTON INVESTOR CONFERENCE

TANTRI EMO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

APRIL 25TH, 2017

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This Investor Presentation is provided for your general information and convenience only, is current only as of its date and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. The information contained herein does not constitute a sufficient basis for making a decision with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. All information regarding or relating to bonds issued or to be issued by the City of Houston (the “City”), either as general obligation debt or through its enterprise funds, the Combined Utility System, the Houston Airport System or the Convention and Entertainment Department, is qualified in its entirety by the relevant Official Statement and any related supplements and continuing disclosure. Investors should review the relevant Official Statement and any related supplements and continuing disclosure before making a decision with respect to the purchase or sale of any bonds issued or to be issued by the City or any of the City’s enterprise funds. In addition, before purchasing any bonds issued or to be issued by the City or any of the City’s enterprise funds, please consult your legal and financial advisors for information about and analysis of the bonds’ risks and their suitability as an investment in your particular circumstances.

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One of Largest Water & Sewer Systems in U.S.

Primary regional water provider for an area with estimated population of over 6 million, including City of Houston with population of 2.2 million

Maintains approximately 460,000 active accounts and related measuring system technology

As area grows, water needs grow; by 2060, Houston area population is expected to double

City built 3 reservoirs/lakes decades ago - has secured significant surface water rights and built conveyance system

Enables City to be regional surface water supplier - compliance with State mandated ground water reduction plans

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One of Largest Water & Sewer Systems in U.S. (Cont.)

7,480 miles of water lines

6,950 miles of wastewater lines

Treated average of 439 MGD water (as of June 2016)

Water Capacity of 860 MGD Treatment Plants Capacity – 630 MGD Ground Water Permitted – 230 MGD

Untreated water sales ~205 MGD

Highest day on record – 672 MGD treated in Sept. 2011 drought

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One of Largest Water & Sewer Systems in U.S. (Cont.)

3 Surface Water Purification Plants Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) Southeast Water Purification Plant (SEWPP) East Water Purification Plant (EWPP)

137 Groundwater Wells 166 Water Tanks/Towers 78 Ground Water Pump Stations

40 Wastewater Treatment Plants Over 385 Lift Stations 3 Wet Weather Storage Facilities Average treated wastewater ~256 MGD (563 MGD permitted)

– as of June 2016

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Lakes & Rivers

Surface Water

67% 13%

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Water Suply 1,844 Million Gallons per Day

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All Permitted Water Rights 1,844 MGD – as of June 2016

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Capital Improvement Projects Since 2010, CIP average of $370 million annually

Initialized pay-go funding:

13.5% in FY12, 17.6% in FY16, 18.9% in FY17 and 27% in FY20

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Regular CIP - First Liens,

1.89

Non First Liens, 0.27

Others, 1.47

Debt 76%

Pay-go Funding

24%

FY17-FY21 CIP Funding ($3.6B)

Regular CIP - First Liens

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Luce Bayou Interbasin transfer of 400 MGD water from Trinity Basin to San

Jacinto Basin via Luce Bayou for storage in Lake Houston

Water conveyance infrastructure project: Pump Station in the Trinity River 3.0 miles of pipeline 23.5 miles of canals

Project underway, fully permitted and under construction

Estimated completion Summer 2019

Estimated Cost ~$400M

Participants: COH, NHCRWA, CHCRWA, WHCRWA & NFBWA

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Major Regional Capital Projects

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Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion (NEWPP) Expansion Capacity from 80MGD to 400 MGD by 2024 320MGD expansion Phase 1: 80 MGD year 2021, and Phase 2: 240 MGD year 2024 Project underway - Design/Build contract executed in December 2015 Estimated cost: $1.3B Participants: COH, NHCRWA, CHCRWA, WHCRWA & NFBWA

CUS participation about 16%

Transmission Line Expansion Convey treated water from Eastern Harris County to Water Authorities

in Western Harris County Construction in segments underway Estimated cost: $450M, about 42% paid by CUS

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• San Jacinto River (SJR) via

Lake Conroe managed by SJRA Lake Houston managed by CWA

Trinity River (TR) via Lake Livingston managed by TRA

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Risks Negotiations with EPA - ongoing

$15M budget in FY17 for assessment, cleaning, inspections and education – spending significantly less as negotiations not finalized

Large aging system Significant population growth

Actions Reducing water loss – completed water loss audit.

Implementation of recommendation is being planned Securing water resources for 2060 and beyond Reducing electrical usage by installing efficient pumps and LEDs Emphasis on Continuous Process Improvements – significant

reductions in chemical costs over past several years

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CUS Ratings and Credit Strength

Closed system

Strong liquidity - cash reserve policy of 300 days of operating cash

CUS currently has over 600 days of available operating cash

Automatic annual rate increases - per Ordinance since 2004

Regional primary water provider – increasing growth in water sales

System maintains strong long term ratings with stable outlook

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First Lien Aa2 Stable AA Stable AA Stable

Previous Lien Aa1 Stable AA+ Stable AA+ Stable

Moody's FitchS&P

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Strong Credit Fundamentals and Consistent Performance

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Conservative budgeting &

significant reserves

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rate adjustment maintains

strong financial position

3 CUS continues to strive for

efficiencies in operating expenses

4 Rates continue to be

affordable compared to

other large utilities 5

Provides water service to

the Houston region

serving a growing population

of ~4.4 Million

6 Maintain strong long term

debt ratings

Proactively secure lower cost of

debt service (refundings &

TWDB SRF/SWIFT programs)

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Revenues & Expenses Highlights Debt Service Coverage

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CAFR FY 2015 CUS $M

Revenues $943

Expenses O&M ( 424)

Net Revenues $519

Annual Bond Debt Service Coverage:

1.35

CAFR FY 2016 CUS $M

Revenues $ 1,034

Expenses O&M ( 437)

Net Revenues $ 597

Annual Bond Debt Service Coverage:

1.47

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

System Actual O&M ($s)

55,100,000

110,000,000

65,000,000 65,000,000 70,000,000

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System Pay-as-you-go ($s)

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Annual Rate Adjustments (Percentage)

1.48 1.48

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1.45

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Debt Service Coverage

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FY2017 TWDB SWIFT Loan

Closed December 2016 - $63M TWDB Clean Water Loan

Closed February 2017 - $65.7M CP Takeout/New Money and

Refunding Closing May 2017 - $350M

FY2018 TWDB SWIFT Loan

December 2017 - $83M TWDB Clean Water Loan

February 2018 - $64.7M CP Takeout/New Money and

Refunding CP Takeout in March 2018 -

~$230M Refunding Amount - TBD

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