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Council asks staff to pursue TWDB funding for advanced water meter project; resolution approved
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2026-14 authorizing a request to the Texas Water Development Board for funding the advanced water meter infrastructure project; staff said the application is essentially ready, the program requires no local match, and an award could supplement $5.6 million previously allocated by the city.
The council approved Resolution 2026-14 to request financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for an advanced water meter infrastructure project.
Staff explained the legislature created a pool of funds (referenced as HB 500 in the discussion) and the TWDB developed procedures and application materials; staff said the city’s application is essentially ready and that materials are due July 30. Staff told the council there is no local match requirement for this TWDB funding and that, if awarded, the funds would be applied to the projects covered by an existing $5,600,000 certificate of obligation already allocated to water, sewer or streets. “There was no match requirement,” staff said during the discussion.
Council members asked whether their grant consultants would monitor compliance; staff replied the city would manage the application and distribution internally rather than relying on outside consultants. The council voted to adopt the resolution after discussion; the clerk recorded 'aye' votes and the motion passed.
