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BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Magnolia to develop capital improvement master plan Magnolia City Council on Oct. 14 approved an agreement with engineering firm Freese and Nichols Inc. to begin developing a two- to five-year capital improvement master plan aimed at priori- tizing and planning future infrastructure needs. The plan will guide capital spending, support long-term water and wastewater management. Two-minute impact The $805,000 agreement—approved under a Master Professional Services Agreement pending City Attorney Leonard Schneider’s review—autho- rizes Freese and Nichols to assist the city with identifying projects for its fiscal years 2026-28 Capital Improvements Plan and to prepare a comprehensive water and wastewater master plan. The master plan will also include a risk-based
Magnolia OKs tech upgrades for chamber Upgrades to Magnolia City Council chambers’ audio and video systems, along with improvements to bring the space into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, is coming after council members on Oct. 14 approved a contract with Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC. The gist The $87,058 project includes installation of new microphones, ceiling-mounted speakers and high-definition displays to enhance sound and visibility during public meetings, according to the agenda packet. The upgrades also add an assisted listening system for hearing-impaired attendees and new control features for easier meeting operation. The project will take about 14 weeks from approval to completion.
Magnolia's capital improvement master plan
Phase 1
Evaluate and update cost estimates for existing water, wastewater, transportation and drainage projects Identify additional immediate priorities to include in the capital plan
Phase 2
Focuses on long-term water and wastewater system planning
Will involve data collection, growth and demand projections, hydraulic modeling and development of a prioritized list of capital projects for the next 25 years
SOURCE: CITY OF MAGNOLIA/COMMUNITY IMPACT
assessment of 28 lift stations, a citywide survey of 300 manholes and temporary wastewater flow and water pressure monitoring. Freese and Nichols is expected to deliver a draft master plan within about 15 months of receiving data from the city, per city documents.
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