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Council adopts ordinance transferring EPA-restricted funds to pay wastewater pump repairs (Ordinance 2026-108)
Summary
The council passed Ordinance 2026-108 on May 4, 2026 to transfer funds from an EPA-restricted account to the wastewater capital improvements account to pay $13,649.79 to Independent Electric for a major pump repair and $4,794.03 to Grainger for an engine-driven pump and shipping.
The Houston City Council approved Ordinance 2026-108 on May 4, 2026, authorizing a transfer of funds from an EPA-restricted account into the wastewater capital improvements account to cover recent pump repair and replacement costs. On first reading Alderwoman Ann Tottingham moved the measure and Alderman Don Romines seconded; on second and final reading Alderwoman Chelsye Scantlin moved and Alderwoman Sheila Walker seconded, and the ordinance passed with five yes votes.
The minutes identify two specific payments to be covered by the transfer: $13,649.79 to Independent Electric for a major pump repair and $4,794.03 to Grainger for an engine-driven pump plus shipping. The minutes do not list additional budget details beyond the ordinance text read at the meeting.
