After a lengthy presentation from Fermi America executives and more than two hours of public comment, the Amarillo City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of a resolution authorizing a water-supply agreement with the company for up to 2.5 million gallons per day (MGD).

The preliminary approval Oct. 14 moves the proposal forward but does not finalize the deal. City officials said final terms — including accountability provisions and technical details related to infrastructure — are still being negotiated ahead of the second and final vote set for Oct. 28.

The agreement would allow Fermi to purchase water from the city at twice the current industrial rate, or $8.72 per 1,000 gallons, while also requiring the company to fund new wells, pipelines, and related infrastru

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