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Case File 26-0196

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Ordinance authorizing a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas for design, procurement, assembly, commissioning and operation of a containerized brackish water desalination plant in the amount of $43,548,474.00 for the CCW Containerized Brackish Water Treatment Plant project; authorizing construction contracts for ancillary improvements required for the brackish treatment plant in an amount up to $11,451,526.00; authorizing emergency construction contracts for the pump station and conveyance system from the Western Well Field to ON Stevens WTP in an amount up to $120,000,000.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.

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Budgetsite_specificNotableCity Council
2 eventsFirst seen Feb 17, 2026Last activity Feb 24, 2026File #: 26-0196
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utilities
contract
budget
environment

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Hearing
Pass

City Manager Peter Zanoni and Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, David Loeb, Corpus Christi, TX, and Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:

Hearing
Pass

Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: containerized brackish water treatment plant-overview; project scope; Western Well Field Pump Station; conveyance line; brackish groundwater reverse osmosis; ONSWTP site work; effluent discharge; project team; Aqualia qualifications; fiscal impact; operations; project costs and rate impact; estimated monthly water bill impact; project benefits; and staff recommendations. City Manager Peter Zanoni and COO Winkelmann responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Trey Cranford, Nueces County, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Cantu moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote: