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Council authorizes interlocal with Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District for water‑conservation education; vote 5‑1
Summary
Friendswood authorized an interlocal agreement to participate in the Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District's water conservation school program (Water Lab). Council discussed groundwater disincentive fees (the 2025 fee cited at $12.12 per 1,000 gallons) and approved the agreement 5‑1.
Friendswood City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District to participate in the district’s water conservation school program (Water Lab) for the 2025–26 school year. The motion passed 5‑1.
City Manager Murad explained the rationale: under the subsidence district’s rules, municipalities that exceed groundwater use thresholds face a disincentive fee; educational…
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