Amarillo City Council Approves Street, Water Infrastructure Funding and Investment Policy Update

On July 22 the Amarillo City Council unanimously approved an update to the city investment policy for Amarillo Economic Development Corporation funds to align AEDC parameters with city rules. The same meeting approved $30.3 million in Certificates of Obligation for street construction and infrastructure improvement projects along with bond actions for a $6 million water line project on the northwest side of Amarillo.

These approvals address ongoing street maintenance needs and water pressure stability that directly affect daily travel and household water service for Amarillo residents. City leaders are also considering a two-year moratorium on large-scale data centers to evaluate potential impacts on water, energy and other infrastructure resources that supply local homes and businesses.

Street and water project funding

The $30.3 million in Certificates of Obligation includes $16 million for the Osage Street project and $12 million for upcoming street maintenance. The separate $6 million water line project is intended to stabilize water pressure and support future development in the northwest area. These allocations target specific infrastructure that residents use for commuting and daily water needs.

Amarillo is working toward federal Lead and Copper Rule requirements. The city has inspected 46,000 service lines with 33,000 remaining to be inventoried by October 2027. Completion of this inventory will determine the scope of any required replacements that could affect water service reliability in individual neighborhoods.

Next steps for residents

The council actions set the immediate direction for street repairs and water line work. The proposed moratorium on data centers remains under consideration as city staff assess resource demands. Residents can expect continued updates on project timelines through regular city channels as funding moves into execution.