Item Coversheet

City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
August 27, 2019

SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to execute a contract amendment for the Brazos River Authority (BRA) System Water Agreement to allow the temporary sale of up to 10,000 acre-ft of system water for non-municipal use by Blanchard Refining Company -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
ITEM SUMMARY:

The City of Georgetown and BRA are parties to a contract for system water in the amount of 10,000 acre-ft whose delivery point is the intake structure at Lake Stillhouse-Hollow. The current provisions of the contract allows Georgetown to resell the water for municipal use.

The Temporary Contract Amendment allows Georgetown to sell up to 10,000 acre-ft per year to Blanchard Refining Company for industrial use for a period beginning September 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2029.

All other provisions of the original contract remain in effect for the full term of the contract.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Temporary Contract Amendment does not amend the financial terms of the original agreement whereby the City of Georgetown pays the System Rate for 10,000 acre-ft of water annually. The system rate in effect on September 1, 2019 is $79.00 per acre-ft.
SUBMITTED BY:
Glenn W Dishong
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Diversion Point Exhibit
BRA Agreement