Res 2025-068 requesting Guadalupe County to work with residents in the Redwood and Rancho Vista communities to identify possible resources to address public health and safety issues associated with inadequate sewer and drainage.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-68R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS REQUESTING GUADALUPE COUNTY TO WORK WITH RESIDENTS IN THE REDWOOD AND RANCHO VISTA COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH INADEQUATE SEWER AND DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THOSE COMMUNITIES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. The Redwood and Rancho Vista communities located in Guadalupe County,Texas are valued members of the Greater San Marcos area and San Marcos Consolidated School District but are not within the San Marcos city limits. 2. A University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine study raised significant health concerns regarding the presence of intestinal parasites among some residents of the Rancho Vista community. 3. The findings of intestinal parasites among residents poses a serious public health threat,particularly to children,the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. 4. These health risks may be linked to failing septic tanks and inadequate sewer and drainage infrastructure and such inadequate infrastructure exists in both the Redwood and Rancho Vista Communities. 5. The City of San Marcos recognizes the importance of addressing public health issues affecting residents of the Redwood and Rancho Vista communities, particularly as the population grows in the region and near these communities. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The City of San Marcos respectfully requests that Guadalupe County work with the affected residents to address health issues identified in the Recitals above, including coordinating with health experts and agencies and exploring possible solutions for improving the conditions of the existing sewer and drainage infrastructure that may be a contributing factor. PART 2. The City of San Marcos further urges Guadalupe County to explore available state and federal funding options to support potential health initiatives and critical infrastructure improvements including the Economically Distressed Area Program sponsored by the Texas Water Development Board.