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Public speakers press city on solar on parking lots, World Cup impacts and TWDB subsidy calculations

5503272 · July 29, 2025
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Two public commenters urged the city to pursue solar over large surface lots and questioned budget assumptions for major events and TWDB subsidy calculations; council members acknowledged the suggestions and said they will follow up.

Two members of the public spoke during the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee's public-comment period on July 29.

Doug Smith asked questions about TWDB loan subsidies and about refunding thresholds for a United Airlines refunding request. He also sought clarification on whether the city is discussing two separate water treatment plants; staff and…

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