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Council Seeks $21 Million Water Reuse Grant

Universal CityMay 19, 20262 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved an application for $21 million in Texas Water Development Board funding to expand water reuse lines to City parks, with no local match required.

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The funding request would help extend reuse lines from CCMA and SARA to City parks and reduce the parks’ use of potable water. The grant has not yet been awarded. Council also approved pursuing a railroad improvement grant involving a proposed $200,000 Universal City project share and a $40,000 local match, split equally between the City and the EDC.

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Approved Resolution No. 993-2026 requesting $21 million in Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant funding for a water reuse expansion project, with no local match.
Approved applications for CRISI and RCE railroad grants involving Cibolo, Schertz, and Universal City. Universal City’s proposed project portion is $200,000, with a $40,000 local match to be split equally between the City and the EDC.
Approved the EDC-funded storefront improvement project for two businesses on West Wright Boulevard, providing 100% reimbursement for an $6,850 drive-aisle repair.
Approved the transfer of a five-year Non-Annexation Development Agreement from the original landowner to his grandson.
Approved Resolution No. 991-2026 to finance and later reimburse eligible water infrastructure expenditures using Utility Revenue Bond proceeds.
Appointed Steven McCumber, Fran Daniels, Steven Tennis, Brian Bourdreaux, and Caleb Schaefer to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Approved the final Flintstone Lane CDBG Pay Application #5.

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