AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-32R, consenting to and supporting the conversion of Maxwell Water Supply Corporation to a Special Utility District Operating under Chapter 65, Texas Water Code; making findings of fact; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: February 19, 2019
Department: Public Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: 0
Account Number: NA
Funds Available: NA
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: None
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Background Information:
The Maxwell Water Supply Corporation is a neighboring water supply utility that has CCN areas in the North and Northeast Quadrants of San Marcos and serves some areas within the City limits. It desires to change from the current Water Supply Corporation (WSC) format to a Special Utility District (SUD) and is initiating legislation to do so having secured an affirmative vote of its membership regarding the change. Maxwell WSC has requested a resolution of support from neighboring cities and water providers and to date, Kyle, Lockhart, CRWA and County Line WSC have done so. A resolution is attached for council consideration
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
Support or not support are the two alternatives
Recommendation:
Staff recommends passage of the resolution in support