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Merkel council authorizes application for Texas Water Development Board assistance
Summary
The Merkel City Council approved a resolution authorizing filing an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board and naming an authorized representative; the motion passed 4-0 on June 16, 2026.
The Merkel City Council voted on June 16 to authorize filing an application for financial assistance with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and to name an authorized representative to execute the application and related findings. Councilmember Elaine Chaney moved to approve the Application filing and Authorized Representative Resolution; Tyler Newberry seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
The resolution directs staff to pursue state financial assistance for an identified water-related project beginning at the present city limits and extending to the northern boundary of 1137 FM 126, which was discussed earlier in a public hearing that closed without public comment. The council did not record additional conditions or a separate funding amount in the public minutes.
