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Staff outlines grant opportunities, including a rare TWDB chance for up to $5 million
Summary
Staff told the council the city can pursue a TWDB flood-infrastructure grant tied to House Bill 500 that could provide up to $5,000,000 with no match; staff also flagged LCRA, closed T-Mobile/TNR funding rounds, and potential sources for body-worn-camera grants.
City staff reported several grant opportunities that could fund water and park projects and public-safety equipment. Staff described the TWDB program (linked to a referenced House Bill 500) as a "rare opportunity" that could support water-supply and infrastructure projects and said the city is working with its Dura and Terry Wells to identify priority projects.
Staff listed potential uses including replacing malfunctioning valves, updating water lines in multiple subdivisions and installing new fire hydrants. The council discussed the need to prioritize shovel-ready projects and noted that large grant applications will likely require outside grant-writer assistance.
