Consideration to ratify the authorization of the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Laredo and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the amount of $6,666,666.67 for the interconnection of the El Pico and Jefferson Water Treatment Plants. Federal funding will pay for the additional $20,000,000.00 needed for the project completion. This agreement allows the City to transfer water from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to El Pico Water Treatment Plant and vice-versa during a critical emergency situation. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue Bond.

The City of Laredo is entering into an agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the interconnection of the El Pico and Jefferson Water Treatment Plants. This agreement, authorized by Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, allows for the transfer of water between the two plants during critical emergencies. The total project cost is estimated at $26,666,667, with the USACE providing $20,000,000.00 in federal funding and the City of Laredo responsible for the remaining $6,666,666.67 (25% of construction costs). Funding for the City's portion is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue Bond. The agreement was signed by the City Manager on October 10, 2025, and by the USACE District Commander on October 28, 2025.