HomeMy WebLinkAbout033836 RES - 01/13/2026Resolution of commitment to the Coastal Bend Water Alliance declaring unified
commitment to the development of regional water supplies
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend region is experiencing severe drought conditions, with water levels critically
low and future water supply projects still years from completion; and
WHEREAS, access to reliable water supplies is essential for the economic stability, industrial growth,
public health, and overall prosperity of the Coastal Bend region; and
WHEREAS, cities, counties, industries, and economic leaders throughout the Coastal Bend have
historically pursued individual water solutions, which has resulted in fragmentation and a failure to secure
the level of state and federal funding necessary to meet the region's growing water needs; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) have made substantial
funding available for large-scale water infrastructure projects, including desalination, groundwater
development, aquifer storage and recovery, and inter -basin transfers, but have prioritized regions that
demonstrate strong intergovernmental collaboration and regional planning; and
WHEREAS, other regions of Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and El Paso, have successfully
united to secure billions in state funding for long-term water supply projects, while the Coastal Bend has
yet to receive an equivalent level of investment due to a lack of regional coordination; and
WHEREAS, failure to act decisively and collectively will result in the Coastal Bend being bypassed for
critical water infrastructure funding, jeopardizing economic development, industrial investment, and the
ability to meet future water demands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
1. City of Corpus Christi formally joins the Coastal Bend Water Alliance and commits to full participation
in regional efforts to develop and secure water supplies for the region.
2. City of Corpus Christi publicly supports a unified strategy to identify, advocate for, and implement long-
term water supply solutions, including desalination, groundwater development, aquifer development,
inter -basin water transfers, and infrastructure investment.
3. City of Corpus Christi commits to adopting policies and initiatives that encourage regional cooperation,
support funding applications, and promote legislative advocacy to secure state and federal investment in
Coastal Bend water infrastructure.
4. City of Corpus Christi calls upon the Texas Legislature, Texas Water Development Board, and relevant
state and federal agencies to recognize the Coastal Bend as a high -priority region for water infrastructure
investment and to provide low interest rate loans and grant funding necessary to implement large scale
water supply strategies, including desalination solutions.
033
PASSED and APPROVED on the 2day of Z A-ckr , 2026.
Paulette Guajardo, M
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
033 836