Marble Falls City Council plans to examine the first list of items one contractor deems necessary to support construction of a new city wastewater treatment plant.
Council members plan to study the list offered by one Texas-based construction manager during the meeting 6 p.m. May 6 in City Hall, 800 Third Street.
The initial list includes blowers, filters, foul air fans, pumps and other “long lead equipment,” as well as “site services” including a new lift station and water force main, all valued to cost about $20.5 million at the “guaranteed maximum price.”
According to city officials, funding for the work will be supported by Texas Water Development Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency bonds and grants.
Deputy City Manager Caleb Kraenzel and MGC Contractors Projects Director Aron Soto are expected to present the list to council to members.
During future weeks, MGC plans to present two more lists to the council, officials said.
The new plant is planned for construction in Marble Falls west of U.S. 281 behind the Walmart store.
Total funds of more than $45 million for the entire project will be provided by low-interest loans, interest-free loans and grants from the U.S. Clear Water Revolving Fund, the Texas Flood Infrastructure Fund, also Marble Falls certifications of obligation valued at more than $27 million, officials said.
Also during the meeting, the council plans to consider an engineering services agreement proposed by Luck Design Team for completion of
Council enhancements at Westside Park, including a new handicap-accessible playground, parking lot expansion, rest room upgrades and better trail connections.
To pay for the improvements, the agreement calls for city to disburse funds of more than $174,000 from bond proceeds collected earlier this year.
Also during the meeting, the council plans to hold a public hearing related to the possible rezone of approximately 57 acres west of U.S. 281 and north of Ridge Rock Road.
Currently, the area is classified as an Existing Neighborhood Zone. The council is expected to weigh whether to reclassify the area as a Planned Development District Transitional Residential Zone, for development of high-density construction of 55 single-family detached (stand-alone) units, 117 multi-family units (apartments) and 278 town homes, two park spaces maintained by a home owner’s association and one public
park.
Officials predict the rezone will not affect the city budget.
During the consent agenda, in a single vote the council is expected to approve:
• More than $296,000 for Playwell Group and more than $127,900 for Playworks to install playground equipment at the Thunder Rock Sports Complex; and
• An interlocal agreement between Burnet
County and the city to let county manpower and equipment apply seal coating to streets within city boundaries.
