Austin Water seeks $4.5M for wastewater upgrades near FM 973

Austin Water is asking the council to approve up to $4.5 million to reimburse Z Modular for oversized wastewater improvements serving a proposed mixed-use development at 7308 N FM 973 near State Highway 130. The 260-acre project would include about 1,254 multifamily units, offices, retail, restaurants, a hotel, an event center and sports fields. The improvements include a lift station, force main and gravity interceptor that could serve additional properties in the Decker Creek basin. The Water and Wastewater Commission is scheduled to review the proposal before the council considers it.

Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Z Modular for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing wastewater improvements related to Service Extension Request No. 4999R3 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130. Funding: $4,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

Nov 19, 202626-3083: Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Z Modular for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing wastewater improvements related to Service Extension Request No. 4999R3 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130. Funding: $Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3