NEWS
Bowie applying for $9.3 million loan to rehab sewer collection system
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie City Councilors took the first step this week in pursuing a more than $9.3 million low interest loan that could help rehabilitate a substantial portion of the 90-plus year old sewage collection system.
It was something of a reality check as an engineer reported the deterioration of the system was causing growing inflow and infiltration problems. On Monday night the council met with engineers and financial consultants to discuss the application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board.
The council authorized submission of the application, which also includes an engineering study for the system.
Last week the city got an invitation to submit an application for TWDB financial assistance (possible low interest loan or loan forgiveness, possible energy efficiency loan discounts or a 30-year payback period).
Mike Donnan, vice president of Hayter Engineering, discussed the system following a preliminary review. Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
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