League City City Council will vote at its July 28 meeting on whether to apply for a $9 million grant to fund the construction of a new water well, ground storage tank and booster pump station on the city’s west side.
Cost to the taxpayers
The city is applying for the grant from the Texas Water Development Board under the new House Bill 500 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Fund, according to city documents.
The city expects the grant to cover 100% of the total project, which would otherwise be funded by local bonds and the capital replacement fund, which is funded by taxpayers.
Breaking it down
According to city documents, the project involves new construction on a 16-acre lot on the city’s west side and will include:
- 1 million-gallon storage tank
- 1,500 gallons per minute water well
- 3,200-square-foot control building
- High-capacity booster pumps, a standby generator and chemical feed systems
The timelineIf awarded, construction is slated to begin in 2027 and wrap up in early 2031, according to city documents.
Also on the agenda
City Council will also have the second and final reading to approve an ordinance that established food trucks no longer need to seek a permit from the city.
The ordinance aligns with a recent decision made by the state Legislature transferring that authority to the state from local government, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
Stay tuned
The council will meet at 6 p.m. July 28 at Council Chambers, located at 200 W. Walker St., League City.
