Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit an application and resolution to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) under the Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants Program for water planning and infrastructure projects in the amount not to exceed TWENTY-ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($21,000,000.00); and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign a

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit an application and resolution to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) under the Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants Program for water planning and infrastructure projects in the amount not to exceed TWENTY-ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($21,000,000.00); and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any and all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County has identified a need to submit an application for projects that will lead to the provision of water infrastructure to multiple areas of the county; including HWY 59 Colonias, Colonia La Presa, Rio Bravo, and El Cenizo. Solution: Consideration to accept the submission of a grant application and a resolution to the TWDB for planning and infrastructure projects that will lead to the provision of conventional water services and water infrastructure improvement projects. Result: If the application is successfully submitted and funded, Webb County will be able to develop plans and specifications that lead to construction projects for first time water and improvements to existing water infrastructure.

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