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Alice approves interlocal to pursue shared wells and regional grant with neighboring cities
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement with nearby small cities to coordinate water/wastewater projects and pursue a Texas Water Development Board grant, including discussion of a shared third well to provide redundancy and regional access.
City staff outlined a regional approach to water reliability and presented an interlocal agreement for council approval to work with Three Rivers, Orange Grove, Mathis and Alton (transcript contains varying place‑name spellings) on shared water and wastewater projects and joint grant strategies.
Staff said the city is considering applying for Texas Water Development Board funding and described a proposal for a three‑party/shared third well (roughly 200,000 gallons per day) that would provide redundancy and potentially be co‑owned. The interlocal would allow the city to assist neighboring municipalities with planning, engineering and, on reimbursable terms, construction services. Staff stressed that any spending would require individual council approvals for each member jurisdiction.
Council members expressed support, noting regional mutual‑aid benefits and the humanitarian and economic value of helping neighboring cities. Staff said Orange Grove, Mathis and Alton (transcript names vary) have expressed interest; some partners already signed or planned to place the agreement on their agendas. The motion to enter the interlocal agreement passed by voice vote.
