Bryan council authorizes water‑system general plan to pursue low‑interest state loan funding

The Bryan City Council on April 6 authorized the mayor to sign a task order with Jones and Henry Engineers Limited for a water‑system general plan, a study staff said is required to pursue state revolving loan funding for future treatment and distribution improvements.

A presenter (identified in the record as Presenter) told the council the general plan will review existing treatment and distribution conditions, the well field, population and demand projections, and a set of alternatives — from rehabilitation of the current facility to constructing a new plant — and produce cost estimates and funding strategies. "This is a requirement through the EPA," the Presenter said. "You have to do this to pursue funding through the state revolving loan program." The project was budgeted from the water capital fund at a not‑to‑exceed cost of $97,800.

Councilors asked whether the state loan program would be the likely funding source; the Presenter said the state revolving loan account is the probable low‑interest option and that the plan is the next step required to apply. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement so staff may move forward with the study and later return with recommendations and cost estimates.

The council voted to suspend the rules and approved the resolution by voice vote. The measure carries no immediate construction authorization; it funds planning and alternatives analysis so the city can apply for external funding. Staff said the final report will include recommended options, estimated costs and any regulatory considerations.

Next steps: the consultant will complete the general plan and deliver a final report with recommendations and funding strategies to the council; staff said pursuing state revolving loan funds will require the completed plan.