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Weslaco authorizes staff to apply for $33M TWDB loan/grant to support South wastewater plant
Summary
The commission authorized the assistant city manager to prepare and submit a Texas Water Development Board application for up to $33 million in loan/grant assistance for wastewater work, and approved using current financial advisor and bond counsel to meet a December 4 filing deadline; staff estimated professional fees under $100,000 and said bond proceeds may not reimburse the upfront costs because procurement was not recently completed.
Weslaco city staff told the City Commission on Oct. 21 they had received an invitation to apply to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for up to $33 million in Clean Water State Revolving Fund assistance — a mix of low‑interest financing and possible grant/forgiveness — to support improvements at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Because the TWDB application requires proof of qualified professional services (financial advisor and bond counsel) and the application…
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