Mercedes seeks $21M state WSIG grant to upgrade water system
Summary
The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved a resolution July 29 to apply to the Texas Water Development Board for a Water System Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) under House Bill 500 for up to $21,000,000 to fund a new well, RO treatment plant, storage tank, disinfection and distribution improvements.
The Mercedes City Commission voted unanimously July 29 to adopt a resolution authorizing an application to the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance under House Bill 500, the Water System Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) program, in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000.
"in the amount not to exceed $21,000,000 for the city's water system improvement project, including new water supply well, RO with treatment plant, storage tank, disinfection process, and distribution piping system improvements, electrical and related appurtenances," Mayor Oscar Montoya read aloud when introducing the resolution. The text designates the mayor as the city's authorized representative for the application.
The motion to approve item 7(a) was made by Commissioner Joe Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Armando Garcia; the chair called for the ayes and the motion carried. The resolution authorizes the city to seek state grant funding to cover capital work described in the measure, including treatment and storage upgrades and distribution piping improvements. The commission did not specify a project timeline or match requirements during the public portion of the meeting.
Next steps: the commission approved the resolution and the city will proceed with the formal application process to the Texas Water Development Board; the transcript does not specify deadlines, matching funds, or a construction schedule.
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