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Median water and sewer tap installation times improved 40%, from 71 to about 42 days, but some customers still wait up to 12 weeks. Council discussed clearer maximum-time estimates, a possible private-installation option, an updated Port of Galveston master plan, the proposed FY 2026 budget, and a shortlist of potential audits.
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Residents and developers may receive clearer timelines for water and sewer tap work, which applications currently describe as taking up to 10 weeks. Council also discussed traffic, waterfront access, parking, and broader mobility planning related to the port. No action was taken after the executive sessions, and the workshop minutes do not record final approval of the budget, tax rate, port plan, or audit selections.
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