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Harlingen Waterworks System budget approved; city and staff discuss major wastewater and raw-water projects
Summary
The commission accepted the Harlingen Waterworks System budget for FY2026, which shows a capital program including the Jefferson raw-water-line replacement, Little Creek interceptor upgrades, and EQ basin expansion; staff discussed funding from the Texas Water Development Board and plans for SCADA monitoring for lift stations.
The Harlingen City Commission accepted the Harlingen Waterworks System budget for fiscal year 2026 after a presentation from Ron Delagarza, finance director for the Waterworks System. Delagarza said the Waterworks is projecting $27,712,334 in total revenues, $29,017,493 in expenses and $48,258,179 in capital outlay for capital improvement projects. The proposed ending fund balance was $10,157,533, representing roughly 157 days of working capital.
Delagarza and…
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