Groundwater Conservation District

At a glance

• What: Council unanimously directed the City Manager to work with Webb County to create a groundwater conservation district including Laredo and, once it exists, to secure representation in Groundwater Management Area 13.
• Where it stands: Approved October 5, 2026, 9-0, with an amendment to create a resolution.

Detail

• Trevino moved and M. Cigarroa seconded. The motion directs the City Manager to pursue the district with Webb County, then take the steps needed to secure representation on GMA 13 and to protect and plan for the region's future groundwater supply; it was amended to create a resolution.
• Vote 9-0.
• Related: Legacy Water Corporation Participation, Water Reclamation Acceleration.

Who did what

• Trevino: Moved the directive.
• M. Cigarroa: Seconded.
• Neeb: Directed to work with Webb County.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), October 5, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/10/1335_M_City_Council_26-10-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-10-05 - City Council

Item 53: carried 9-0.