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Council told Energy Transfer pipeline refusal stalled Garland Drive drainage project
Summary
City staff said the Garland Drive drainage project — part of an East Side Drainage study and initially estimated at roughly $6 million with a $2 million GLO grant — is on hold after pipeline owner Energy Transfer refused to relocate a pipeline; staff will seek alternatives and cost estimates.
Public works and engineering staff updated the City Council that the Garland Drive drainage project has been delayed after a pipeline company refused to relocate a pipeline in the drainage corridor. The project was one of roughly 25 recommended projects from the city’s East Side Drainage study and had been coordinated with the General Land Office (GLO) for grant funding.
"Their submittal for this portion was approximately $6,000,000," staff reported, adding the GLO had opened a grant opportunity for about $2,000,000. Staff said Energy Transfer — the pipeline owner identified in the discussion — declined to relocate the pipe, leading to a stalemate that may require litigation or an alternative alignment; the council was told the city will look at different routing options and updated cost estimates.
Engineers and staff explained the drainage system in the area is old and partially derived from a county system annexed by the city; modern development standards (retention ponds on new construction) reduce similar problems going forward, but the current challenge is retrofitting public infrastructure. Staff said short‑term cleaning of the ditch was considered but judged unlikely due to pipeline and site conditions.
No formal action was taken; staff said they will regroup and present alternative designs and costs at a future meeting.
