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Seymour council authorizes application for up to $10 million in TWDB water-infrastructure funds
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Summary
The council approved Resolution 16-05 and related certificates to pursue Texas Water Development Board assistance for water-system projects, authorizing GrantWorks and the city engineer to proceed with the application process.
The Seymour City Council authorized staff to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) at its April 16 meeting, including a resolution and required certificates.
City Administrator Dr. Brazier and staff described broad categories of eligible projects—rehabilitating wells, plugging wells, replacing water lines and rehabilitating storage—as potential uses of up to $10 million if awarded. Staff said they have not yet identified a single project list and would work with GrantWorks and the city engineer, Jacob Martin, to define eligible projects should Seymour be selected.
Why it matters: TWDB funding can enable significant water-infrastructure upgrades but carries reporting and administration requirements. Staff said GrantWorks would oversee grant administration if the city applies and is awarded funding.
Council action: A council member moved to adopt Resolution 16-05 authorizing application submittal and to approve associated TWDB certificates; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff noted a timeline that points toward decisions later in summer.
Next steps: Management will finalize application materials with GrantWorks and the city engineer and report back to the council as the process progresses.
