Consider and take appropriate action to approve $1,000 from the Allocated Reserve to pay for an engineering report for the water improvements necessary and critical in the Summervale Neighborhood in Precinct Three.(Commissioner Howard)

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In 2023, the neighborhood experienced a catastrophic fire that burned a house to the ground and threatened to spread to other homes in part because of the time it took to get water to the fire. There are no fire hydrants currently in the neighborhood and High Valley Water Corporation’s pipes are too small for adding fire hydrants. Austin Water is not able or interested in adding to its services. High Valley Water Company is unable to meet demand due to its small size and aging infrastructure. The professional services request below will give High Valley Water Corporation a strong chance to secure federal grant funding in Travis County through the Texas Water Development Board.<br id="isPasted"> <br>The residents in the Summervale neighborhood in southwest Travis County request the County’s help to resubmit their application to pursue funding for much-needed improvements to their water supply infrastructure. Travis County Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives conducted a socioeconomic survey in 2025 that concluded the Summervale neighborhood qualifies as a disadvantaged community.<br> <br>Mr. William Moriarity, who is known to Travis County TNR, has identified a qualified engineer who can assess and redo the previous application for resubmission to the Texas Water Development Board for $1,000.