Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Killeen Independent School District for the construction of a sewer line in the Trimmier Creek Basin.
Summary
DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Killeen Independent School District (KISD) to help fund the construction of a sewer line in the Trimmier Creek Basin
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2019 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes project 5S - construction of a 12-inch sewer line north of Chaparral Road and west of East Trimmier Road. This project is also included in the Impact Fee Study and is eligible for funding through impact fees. This new sewer line will provide sewer service to new customers in the Trimmier Creek Basin area. The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) approached City staff with their desire to build a new middle school (MS 15) located on Chaparral Road, south of the new Chaparral High School. During discussion about MS 15, City staff informed KISD staff about Project 5S and how it could provide sewer service to MS 15. City and KISD staff developed the attached Interlocal Agreement which states that KISD will pay for 50% of Project 5S, up to $750,000, as long as Project 5S will provide sewer service to MS 15 and can keep MS 15 on an August 2024 timeline. The 2019 Water and Wastewater Master Plan cost estimate for Project 5S is $1,620,700. The community at large will benefit from the new school and sewer line improvements; the City and KISD staff feel this Interlocal Agreement will maximize efficiencies and prudently manage rate payer resources, while avoiding conflict or duplication of efforts.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
(1) Reject Interlocal Agreement with KISD and fully fund Project 5S without KISD contribution.
(2) Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with KISD to help fund the ...
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