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Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the North Texas Municipal Water District and the City of Murphy regarding Relocation of 14-inch Wylie to Plano Waterline in Murphy, Texas, Project Number 101-0687-26, Resolution No. 26-06
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SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution No. 26-06 authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $29,500 between the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the City of Murphy (Murphy).
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PURPOSE
Murphy plans to construct a new pedestrian bridge along the north right-of-way of Farm-to-Market Road (F.M.) 544 at the Maxwell Creek Bridge crossing. To accommodate Murphy’s project, approximately 50-linear feet of NTMWD’s 14-inch Wylie to Plano waterline must be relocated to allow placement of the east bridge abutment.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director, NTMWD staff and Saunders, Walsh & Beard, Attorneys and Counselors, recommend the Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as follows:
1) Authorize the Executive Director to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Murphy.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-06, “A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the North Texas Municipal Water District and the City of Murphy Regarding Relocation of the 14-inch Wylie to Plano Waterline”
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Contracting Party: |
City of Murphy |
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Relocation of NTMWD’s 14-inch Wylie to Plano Waterline |
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Project: |
Number 101-0687-26, Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the NTMWD and the City of Murphy regarding Relocation of 14-inch Wylie to Plano Waterline in Murphy, Texas |
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$29,500 |
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Committee: |
This will be a Champion Update at the March 25, 2026, Water Committee meeting |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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Strategic Objective: |
1.4 Reliable and Resilient Systems 3.3 Durable Strategic Partnerships |
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☐ Regulatory Compliance |
☐ Asset Condition |
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☐ Capacity |
☐ Redundancy/Resiliency |
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☒ Relocation or External Requests |
☒ Operational Efficiency |
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☐ Safety |
☐ Administrative |
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☐ Policy |
☐ Other _____________ |
BACKGROUND
In June 2023, the Murphy City Council authorized a project to enhance the F.M. 544 pedestrian bridges across Maxwell Creek. In August 2023, three bridge designs were presented to the Murphy Park and Recreation Board, and a shaped archway bridge was selected for final design.
In May 2025, Murphy staff contacted NTMWD regarding the relocation of a portion (approximately 50-linear feet) of the 14-inch Wylie to Plano waterline near the east end of the bridge. Murphy has agreed to include the relocation in its bridge project and to cover all costs. Murphy will also dedicate a new easement for the waterline. This relocation is needed to allow construction of bridge piers and supporting structure.
This coordination supports both local and regional infrastructure improvements and demonstrates continued collaboration between NTMWD and local municipalities.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT:
The Agreement is attached with the key points below:
• Murphy shall be solely responsible for the procurement and construction of NTMWD’s 14-inch waterline.
• Murphy agrees to reimburse NTMWD for legal, design review and inspection fees associated with the relocation of NTMWD’s 14-inch waterline.
• All construction costs will be borne by the City of Murphy.
FUNDING
In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, NTMWD will be reimbursed in full by the City of Murphy for any legal, design review and inspections costs. Initial funding in the amount of $29,500 will be made available from the Regional Water System Capital Improvement Fund.