Conroe, Willis ISD approve $1.86M infrastructure deal, formally end Calfee water lawsuit
Conroe and Willis ISD finalized a $1.86 million agreement resolving a water service dispute and ensuring permanent utility access for district properties.Summary
Conroe City Council voted on February 12th to end litigation with Willis ISD and approve a $1.8 million infrastructure agreement, resolving a dispute over water and sewer service for three district properties, including Calfee Middle School. The agreement establishes a clear payment schedule, defines infrastructure participation terms, and sets a firm service-connection deadline, aiming to prevent a recurrence of the water crisis experienced last August. WISD will pay $1.8 million within 45 days, covering their share of infrastructure costs, with a capped responsibility of $708,797 for surface water plant participation. Utility rates for the properties will be twice the in-city rate prior to any potential annexation, which the agreement does not mandate. Mayor Coon described the vote as a “reset” after a public dispute, while council members highlighted the complexities of transferring service rights from Aqua Texas. The dispute began in August when Conroe cited unauthorized water turn-ons at Calfee Middle School, leading to a temporary water shut-off and subsequent lawsuit by the district.
(Source：Communityimpact)