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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a letter of support for the creation of the Central Texas Water Alliance.
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DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kent Cagle, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for the Central Texas Water Alliance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Three generations of Central Texans have relied on the water supply from the impoundment of Lake Belton since 1954. Seventy years later new supply options are needed as Texas is the fastest growing state in the country, with Bell County and the Central Texas region growing at a faster rate than Texas. Growth along Interstates 35 and 14 corridors are forecasted to continue for the foreseeable future. No single entity in the region can adequately address or meet the needs to secure adequate, equitable, sustainable, and resilient water Supply and water infrastructure for the future.
The creation of a water alliance would be the best vehicle for meeting the water supply and water infrastructure needs of the region in the future.
The Central Texas Water Alliance will be created through the passage of legislation and filed by local State Representative Brad Buckley and State Senator, Pete Flores in the 88th Texas Legislature in 2025.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not support the creation of the Central Texas Water Alliance
2. Authorize a letter of support for the creation of the Central Texas Water Alliance
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends authorizing a letter of support for the creation of the Central Texas Water Alliance to support responsible stewardship of our natural resources and partnering to manager water sources.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
To authorize the City Manager to issue a letter of support from the City of Killeen for the creation of a Central Texas Water Alliance.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Public Works
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Letter of Support
Presentation