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Fate council approves purchase of land for future Water Tower No. 3
Summary
The Fate City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing purchase of property identified for a future water tower and related infrastructure, citing projected system growth and a willing seller.
The Fate City Council on May 5 approved Resolution R2025-023 authorizing the purchase of property intended for a future elevated Water Tower No. 3 after staff told council the site matches the city’s engineering needs and a willing seller was available.
City staff said the site aligns with the utility master plan and that the purchase was timed to avoid condemnation. Michael, the city manager, told council the city negotiated the price and that "we believe it's a very advantageous price for the taxpayer." The council voted 7–0 to approve the resolution.
The council and staff framed the acquisition as a forward-looking step…
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