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Council postpones vote on transferring CIP funds after lengthy questioning
Rowlett City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Council postponed a staff proposal to reassign bond, impact‑fee and utility funds to close shortfalls on 10 CIP projects — including a $5.6 million shortfall on Merritt Road Interconnector — and asked staff to bring a work session with detailed spreadsheets.
City staff proposed reallocating existing CIP balances, impact fees and utility reserves to close funding gaps on ten capital projects, including the Merritt Road Interconnector, which staff said faced a $5.6 million shortfall.
During the discussion, councilmembers pressed staff for clearer accounting and asked…
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