AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-101R, naming the city's new wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility to be constructed southeast of the city as the "FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility"; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to approve the use of the FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility name on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 7, 2026
Department: Engineering & Capital Improvements
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Funds Required: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2024-78R Regional Wastewater Services and Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement and subsequent amendments; Res. 2025-125R Contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
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Background Information:
This is the naming recommendation for the city's second wastewater treatment plant. It is recommended that council approve, "FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility," as the name for the new facility that will be constructed to provide wastewater treatment and water reclamation for the southern part of San Marcos.
The recommended name is for the proposed facility d...
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