HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6153-08-2025A Resolution
NO. 6153-08-2025
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ONE OR MORE PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS
AGREEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD IN A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000.00 TO FUND THE SOUTHEAST
LANDFILL PFAS LEACHATE PROJECT
WHEREAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made
chemicals that do not naturally break down and have been linked to negative health and
environmental outcomes; and
WHEREAS, leachate from the City's Southeast Landfill flows into creeks and
streams that are part of the area water supply utilized by Fort Worth Water and its
customers; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Water Department is undertaking a project to remove
PFAS from the leachate in order to enhance water quality (the Project), with the total
cost of the Project estimated to be $4,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, under the auspices of its Clean Water State Revolving Fund —
Emerging Contaminants program, the Texas Water Development Board has made a
commitment to provide financial assistance to the City in the form of principal
forgiveness in a cumulative amount of $4,000,000.00 to finance the Project upon
execution of one or more principal forgiveness agreements (TWDB Commitment
Numbers LF 1001907 and LF 1002136).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Approval of Agreements. One or more agreements setting out the
terms and conditions of the financial assistance between the Texas Water Development
Board and the City of Fort Worth Water Department are approved, and the City's
Designated Representative is authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
after its adoption.
Adopted this 26th day of August 2025.
ATTEST:
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Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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