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San Angelo will supply materials for 16-inch Twin Mountain transmission main; developer to install, city share may exceed ordinance
Summary
The San Angelo City Council on July 1 approved a resolution authorizing the city to purchase materials for a 16-inch transmission water main extension on Twin Mountain Drive that will tie toward Highway 67; the vote was 5-0.
The San Angelo City Council on July 1 approved a resolution authorizing the city to purchase materials for a 16-inch water main extension on Twin Mountain Drive that will serve future transmission needs and tie toward Highway 67, the council voted 5-0.
Shane Kelton, presenting for city staff, said the requested 16-inch main is being sought primarily as a transmission line for future southern and southwestern growth rather than to serve the two adjacent subdivisions directly. “This 16 inches water main extension is not necessary to serve either one of those subdivisions,” Kelton said, and he explained that the line will eventually tie back into infrastructure running down Highway 67.
Kelton provided approximate cost figures and said the developer requested that the city supply the 16-inch pipe, fittings and valves. “These are approximate numbers. These aren't exact ones. You haven't actually bid them out,” he warned; staff estimated the total materials request at about $130,000 and said the city’s typical contribution under the subdivision ordinance would be roughly $39,000, leaving an additional city cost of about $91,000 if council approves the full materials package.
City staff and the developer, identified in the meeting as David Darnell of Vista Del Sol Ventures (with engineering firm SKG), told council the developer will supply labor, bedding, testing and installation; the city will provide inspection and will not accept the infrastructure for maintenance until it meets city standards. Kelton said the developer “fully intend[s] to actually do the work themselves” while the city will bid materials and bring the bid back to council for approval.
Council members discussed the project’s role in long-term infrastructure planning, including the need for additional storage or pumping in the area as growth occurs. Council member Tommy Hebert said he strongly supported extending Twin Mountain Drive and was a long-time proponent of the corridor.
Council member Karen moved to approve the resolution; Council member Mary seconded. With no public comment the motion passed 5-0.
Next steps: staff will advertise and bid the materials, return to council with bids for final approval, and oversee inspection and acceptance procedures once installation is complete.
