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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board under its Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) - Emerging Contaminants (EC) Program for improvements to the City’s wastewater system, including PFAS study, testing, monitoring, and development of an action plan to effectively address emerging contaminants; authorizing the filing of an application for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,445,000.00); designating certain authorized representatives of the City; approving certain professionals; and making certain findings in connection therewith.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: High
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Supports the City’s goals related to resilient infrastructure, environmental stewardship, public health, responsible utility management, and long-term protection of water resources.
Summary of alignment:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo is requesting authorization to submit an application for financial assistance through the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) - Emerging Contaminants (EC) Program in an amount not to exceed $1,445,000.00.
The proposed project includes PFAS study, testing, monitoring, technical evaluation, and development of an action plan to effectively address emerging contaminants within the City’s wastewater system.
The Resolution also designates certain City officials as authorized representatives for purposes of preparing, submitting, and administering the application and authorizes the use of appropriate professionals in support of the application.
The proposed financial assistance is anticipated to be structured as 100% grant funding with no local match required. Therefore, there is no anticipated financial impact to the City at this time.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approve this Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed project financing is anticipated to be provided through the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund - Emerging Contaminants Program as 100% grant funding, with no local match required. Accordingly, no financial impact to the City is anticipated at this time.