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Decatur joins county partners to fund initial work for West Fork Public Utility Agency
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement committing Decatur to initial funding and participation in a proposed West Fork Public Utility Agency aimed at securing regional surface-water sources and coordinating water/wastewater planning.
The Decatur City Council voted Oct. 13 to join other local governments in funding the initial activities of the West Fork Public Utility Agency, a proposed regional entity that would plan and coordinate drinking-water and wastewater infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions in Wise County.
City Manager (presenter) told the council the agency would be formed under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 572 and would not be a new taxing entity; it may secure revenue through assessments and issue debt only with member approval. The council approved an interlocal cooperation agreement (ILA) that funds the city’s initial contribution to PUA due diligence and planning.
City staff presented the…
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