San Antonio City Council Rejects Municipal Utility District for Guajolote Ranch Development
The San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to deny the formation of a municipal utility district for the Guajolote Ranch Development, which would have financed infrastructure for nearly 3,000 homes. Concerns over water quality risks and long-term tax implications influenced the decision. The developer, Lennar Corp., may seek a wastewater service agreement with San Antonio Water System or independently petition the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality if no agreement is reached within 120 days. The project remains contentious amid ongoing legal challenges.
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The San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to deny the creation of a municipal utility district for the Guajolote Ranch Development, which would have financed $150 million in infrastructure for nearly 3,000 homes. Concerns about water quality and the potential impact on the Edwards Aquifer influenced the council's decision, despite the developer's insistence on proceeding with the project.
The city will not halt development, but the developer, Lennar Corp., now has to negotiate a wastewater service agreement with the San Antonio Water System or seek approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality if negotiations fail. The proposed wastewater treatment plant raised significant opposition due to risks of discharging treated wastewater into Helotes Creek, impacting local drinking water sources.
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