From
Doug Cuny
Title
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 26, "Utilities and Services" relating to fees for water and wastewater services.
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
A cost of Service and Rate Study has been conducted and determined the required water and wastewater rates necessary to continue to provide such services to the community in compliance with federal and state regulations as well as community standards. The rates represent a revenue increase of 4.25% with the increases generally distributed as follows: Residential rates increase by an average of 3.4%, and non-residential rates increase by an average of 6.4%.
On July 25, 2017 the Finance and Government Committee, as well as on August 25, 2017 at the budget workshop the City Council reviewed the rate proposal and recommends the rate changes as recommended and set forth below.
Financial Consideration
The rate changes contained in this ordinance are expected to generate $2,862,640 in additional revenues for the Water Wastewater Fund.
Body
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, “UTILITIES AND SERVICES” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS BY CHANGING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLES II AND III THEREOF, RELATING TO CHARGES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2017
WHEREAS, the water and wastewater systems of the City are supported by revenues from an enterprise fund dedicated to support of these utility systems and;
WHEREAS, a cost of service and rate study has been conducted to determine costs and necessary rates to be charged in order to continue to provide water and wastewater services as required and;
WHEREAS, the City Council Finance and Government Committee has reviewed the proposed rates, concurs with, and recommends the rates set forth herein and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE...
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