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Council approves interim water service agreement allowing special utility district to serve Smurfit Kappa
Summary
The council approved an interlocal cooperation agreement under Texas Water Code §13.248 allowing Talti Special Utility District to provide interim retail water service to the Smurfit Kappa coatings facility until the City's infrastructure upgrades are complete; agreement effective through at least 06/30/2028 and subject to PUC approval.
The council approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement that would permit the Talti Special Utility District to provide interim retail water service to the Smurfit Kappa coatings facility, which lies inside the city's certified CCN service area. Mr. Thatcher explained the agreement is entered pursuant to Texas Water Code §13.248 and would make Talti SUD the exclusive interim provider to that facility, providing continuous service under its rates and service rules until the city’s system upgrades are complete.
Key terms discussed include Talti SUD terminating service within 60 days of written notice after system upgrades, and an effective agreement term of at least through 06/30/2028 pending PUC approval. Representatives from the facility (Chris Burn, general manager of Forney Coating) attended and discussed the site's condition, including a 250,000-gallon water tank located on the portion of the property that is for sale and interdependence with future redevelopment. The council approved the agreement and staff said it will go before the Utilities Commission and the PUC as required.
