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Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Colorado River Alliance to provide educational and engagement activities related to protecting the Texas Colorado River and supporting its long-term viability as the primary source of Austin's water supply for a term of four years for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000. Funding: $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for remaining contract terms is subject to availability in future budgets.
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Austin Water.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for remaining contract terms is subject to availability in future budgets.
Prior Council Action:
November 21, 2024 - Council adopted the 2024 update to Water Forward: Austin's Integrated Water Resource Plan, which supports a sustainable and equitable water future for Austin's next 100 years, as well as updates to the Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to Vicky Addie, Austin Water Program Coordinator, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
August 20, 2025 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on an 8-0 vote with three absences.
Additional Backup Information:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires the City to have a program of continuing public education and information regarding water conservation as part of the City's Water Conservation Plan. Additionally, a best management practice identified for implementation of Austin Water resource plans is to expand the reach of Austin Water's public outreach and education about water conservation through partnerships with community organizations. In support of these objectives, Austin Water maintains a partnership with the Colorado River Alliance (Alliance), dating b...
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