Judicial Building Auxiliary Water Storage Tank
San Patricio County
Summary
The county approved a $329,593 change order to install a 134,218-gallon water storage tank and booster pumps at the new judicial building. This acts as an insurance policy to guarantee reliable fire suppression regardless of municipal water infrastructure stability.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of $329,593.15 funded through capital improvement funds.
County employees, visitors, and judicial building assets.
If the city stalls too long without a backup plan, we could all face water shortages or emergency rate hikes.
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Commissioners Court - Jul 20, 2026
The county approved a $329,593 change order to install a 134,218-gallon water storage tank and booster pumps at the new judicial building. This acts as an insurance policy to guarantee reliable fire suppression regardless of municipal water infrastructure stability.
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