Fair Oaks Ranch council approves emergency interconnect contract with SAWS; Cinco de Mayo to help cover part of cost

Fair Oaks Ranch council members approved a contract to construct an emergency interconnect between the city’s water system and SAWS at the intersection of Leslie Pfeiffer Drive and the ITN Access Road, a staff member said.

The interconnect is intended to provide an emergency link between the two systems. During the recap, the staff member said the council also approved a cost‑sharing agreement that would have Cinco de Mayo cover part of the interconnect cost; the speaker added, “I think it was $50,000,” reflecting uncertainty about the exact amount.

Why it matters: an interconnect with another regional water provider can provide a temporary supply route during outages or other emergencies, giving the city an added resilience option.

Council action and next steps: the council approved the contract and the related cost‑sharing agreement and the project will move forward under city staff oversight. The staff member directed residents with questions to contact council members or staff.

Quotations: the staff member summarized the funding item and the cost share, saying, “We also approved a cost sharing agreement with Cinco de Mayo to pay for a portion — I think it was $50,000 — of putting the emergency interconnect in.”

What’s unresolved: the staff member’s phrase indicates the $50,000 figure was given with uncertainty. The transcript does not record a precise final cost breakdown or a motion record (mover/second or vote tally).