BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE WATER CAPACITY STUDY RESULTS
Brenham’s water capacity will be one of the subjects of city council discussion on Thursday.
Councilmembers will hold a work session to hear the results of a water capacity study. The presentation will guide the council as it considers the next steps in identifying additional water sources and options to enhance the city’s water treatment capabilities.
Last July, the council entered into an agreement with Strand Associates for engineering services pertaining to a water source evaluation and water treatment plant expansion plan. It also proceeded with an agreement with R.W. Harden & Associates to conduct a groundwater availability study.
In regular session, the council will act on resolutions to adopt commercial tax phase-in agreements with Valmont Industries, Inc. and North Park Development, LLC. Commercial tax phase-in reinvestment zones for the two companies were approved by the council during its June 15th meeting.
Valmont seeks to expand its production capacity at its facility at 2551 Valmont Drive. North Park Development, otherwise known as PlanNorth Architectural Co., intends to relocate its office from downtown Brenham to 1809 North Park Street, with plans to provide office space for lease at the new location.
The council will also act on appointing members to serve on the new Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, which will review the results of an impact fee study and determine whether the city should adopt impact fees for water, sanitary sewer and streets. The 11-member committee is proposed to have all seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as a member of the city council, two real estate representatives, and a representative of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
In other business, the council will:
- Potentially authorize the submittal of an advance funding agreement with TxDOT pertaining to a bridge located at Hog Branch Creek and Pecan Street.
- Act on a lease agreement between the city and Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation related to the city’s water system auto-dialer relay station.
- Appoint a City of Brenham representative to serve on the governing board of the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System.
- Act on a bid for the purchase of polyaluminum chloride for the city’s water utility system.
- Consider a second amendment to the professional services agreement between the city and Hodde & Hodde Land Surveying, Inc. related to the city’s 6” gas main loop NE project.
- Meet in executive session to consult with the city attorney regarding Aviators Plus, LLC v. City of Brenham; Cause No. 37896; 21st Judicial District Court, Washington County.
The council will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Brenham City Hall.
Click here to view the agenda packet for Thursday's meeting.