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Council members are weighing a $7 million foundation grant to tackle critical water issues, but urgent engineering assessments are needed to ensure the dam's integrity first.

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Council discusses dam studies and $7 million foundation grant as part of water strategy
Council members said a foundation grant (referenced at $7 million) could fund dam studies and possibly raising dam height or dredging; members cautioned such work could require firm-water contracts and regulatory review, so they asked for engineering evaluations first.
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August 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Llano residents are raising alarms over brown water and questionable testing methods, demanding transparency and action on their crucial drinking water infrastructure.

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Residents urge Llano City Council to prioritize water repairs amid reports of brown water and limited testing
Multiple residents urged the council to prioritize drinking water projects and questioned the city's sampling methodology after reports of brown water and continued infrastructure problems; staff noted planned water projects and a pending state grant application.
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August 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The city’s preliminary budget for FY 2026-27 reveals a surprising surplus but raises critical questions about utility rates and urgent capital needs.

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Staff frames FY 2026–27 budget as a starting point; flags utility-rate review, capital needs and insurance increases
City staff presented a preliminary FY 2026–27 budget showing an initial net surplus and proposed next steps including departmental presentations, a possible utility-rates workshop, and attention to capital needs (JLK roof, Robinson Park restrooms) and insurance renewals.
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June 17, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Llano City faces a potential 9% increase in wastewater rates as officials acknowledge projected shortfalls looming in the next few years.

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Staff flags 9% wastewater rate recommendation; council to consider during budget process
A consultant recommended an initial 9% wastewater rate increase; staff asked council to continue the discussion through the FY27 budget process and noted the utility may be underrecovered by 2027–28 without adjustment.
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June 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The Llano Council is diving deep into plans for a new community pool, debating site selections and innovative financing options that could change the game for local recreation.

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Council hears plans for new community pool; parks group urges needs assessment and LEDC financing review
Parks Project representatives and councilmembers discussed scope, sites and financing for a new Llano community pool; staff and volunteers recommended a needs assessment, community engagement and exploring LEDC sales-tax revenue bonds as a funding option.
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June 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Llano City is gearing up for a major water planning initiative, including potential dam upgrades and community involvement to tackle water quality issues.

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City to recruit stakeholder group and pursue dredging RFQ, staff says
Staff reviewed the city’s water planning history, including a 2023 dam inspection and WAM modeling, and council directed staff to contact suggested stakeholders and return a plan for a stakeholder group and a dredging RFQ.
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June 2, 2026 at 11:17 PM