AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-20, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 86, Article 1, Division 1, Water and Wastewater Line Extensions of the San Marcos City Code by amending Section 86.003 to allow certain out of city connections to be made without application for annexation; providing for the repeal of conflicting provisions; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 16, 2024
Department: San Marcos TX Utilities - Tyler J. Hjorth, Director
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Wastewater Treatment Plant Cost Sharing Agreement also on Jan 30, 2024 agenda
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Background Information:
Senate Bill 2038 was passed In the 88th Texas legislation session which, among other things and under certain conditions, allows landowners the ability to opt out of a City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). City staff has been working with four developments in the ETJ on a cost sharing agreement for a new wastewater treatment plant. The developments each have agreed to pay out of city utility rates but also will opt o...
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