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Woodway council backs Baylor Scott & White application for municipal setting designation at former hospital site
Summary
By unanimous vote the council adopted Resolution R26-01 supporting Baylor Scott & White Health’s application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a municipal setting designation (MSD) for the former hospital site at 3000 Herring Ave. The MSD notification process requires consultation with retail public utilities within five miles and water-supply confirmations for 0.5-mile zones.
The Woodway City Council on Jan. 12 adopted Resolution R26-01 supporting Baylor Scott & White Health’s application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a municipal setting designation (MSD) for the former hospital site at 3000 Herring Avenue in Waco, encompassing approximately 7.88 acres.
City staff summarized that Terracon Consultants, on behalf of Baylor Scott & White, has prepared an MSD application under the Texas Health and Safety Code (transcribed reference to §361.805) and that TCEQ requires written support from retail public utilities that own or operate potable water supply wells within five miles of the designated property. Staff noted MSDs commonly accompany redevelopment of former hospital or industrial sites so that future groundwater uses are coordinated and to document restrictions where appropriate.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the regulatory process, TCEQ notification requirements, and whether the city’s aquifer wells are potentially affected. Mr. Davidson confirmed the notice requirement and the need to verify whether any retail public utilities plan to supply drinking water to the designated property or areas within 0.5 miles. After discussion a council member moved adoption of Resolution R26-01; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The resolution expresses local support for Baylor Scott & White’s MSD application; the record does not show detailed conditions or restrictions adopted by the council beyond the supporting resolution. Staff indicated that Terracon had provided maps (groundwater gradient and concentration) and that staff had not received an additional response from Terracon prior to the meeting.
