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Council approves temporary meter exception to serve 2,300‑space worker RV park near Abilene
Summary
The council approved an exception to wholesale contract meter-size limits to permit a 3‑inch meter on Hamby Water Supply so a large RV park on Elmdale Road can finish buildout; staff said infrastructure costs are covered by the developer and USDA approval remains a required contingency.
City utilities staff (addressed in the meeting as Matthew) told council the requested amendment is a one‑off exception to wholesale contracts that typically cap wholesale meters at roughly 1.5 inches. The exception would allow Hamby Water Supply to install a 3‑inch meter to serve a roughly 2,300‑space RV park outside city limits on Elmdale Road intended for temporary worker housing. "This is temporary housing, intended for the workers ..." Matthew said, describing the park as a partial offset to local rental pressure.
Staff said the water distribution infrastructure to serve the park is being funded by the data‑center/developer and that Hamby would be the billable retail customer; the city would sell Hamby wholesale water. Matthew told council the increased wholesale usage is currently estimated to be under 1% of total system demand and that USDA rural utility approval is a required contingency. After public comments raising long‑term supply concerns, the council voted to approve the requested amendment (motion carried).
