Title
Consider and take action on a resolution approving utility conveyance and security agreements with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 35 for water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and paving facilities associated with Lakes at Westland Ranch (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will approve utility conveyances and security agreements with Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 35’s (the “District’s”) for water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and paving facilities within the Lakes at Westland Ranch development.
The District has constructed certain water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and paving facilities and is formally conveying the facilities to the City pursuant to the Utility Agreement, by and between the City, the District, and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., approved on August 23, 2022, by Ordinance #2022-29. Subject to a security interest retained by the District, the agreement requires that these facilities be conveyed to the City for ownership, operations and maintenance.
1. Paving facilities to serve Lakes of Westland Ranch Section 6
2. Water, sanitary sewer, and drainage facilities to serve Magnolia Bayou Drive within Lakes at Westland Ranch
3. Paving facilities to serve Magnolia Bayou Drive within Lakes at Westland Ranch
The City will not own any constructed detention ponds or channels under the jurisdiction of the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Aerial Location Map
3. MUD 35 Utility Agreement
4. MUD 35 Utility Conveyance and Security Agreements (3)
5. Public Infrastructure Acceptance Documents
FUNDING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # 1 - Develop & Maintain our Infrastructure