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Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.
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Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Prior Council Action:
On April 23, 2026, Council approved a resolution to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
For More Information:
Vicky Addie, Austin Water Program Coordinator, 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
April 15, 2026 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote with one absence.
Additional Backup Information:
This item was originally approved by Council on April 23, 2026 as item 32. Unfortunately, an incorrect resolution was posted as backup and this error was not caught until after Council action occurred on April 23. The Texas Water Development Board recently confirmed that they need a corrected resolution approved by Council in order for this loan application to move forward in their approval process.
This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phases of Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program (Program).
TWDB administers low-interest loans through the United Stat...
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