Item 06 - Texas Water Development Board SWIFT Loan for South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main — original pdf

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Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for the construction phase of Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 5,300 linear feet of 24-inch (30-inch HDPE) reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system on Monroe Street and South 1st Street. In Monroe Street, the reclaimed water main will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The crossing of East Bouldin Creek will be completed via jack and bore. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is the main method of installation in South 1st Street. There are two separate HDD segments totaling approximately 4,000 linear feet. The use of HDD will significantly reduce the impact to traffic in the area and cross East Bouldin Creek without impacts (trenchless installation). This Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Currently, Project is in the design phase. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.044 South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main Project Limits I ::c j= r­ t/) m ► m - - Reclaimed Water: Approx. 5,500 LF I II Feet J BRACKENRIDGE ST � 0 1,050