AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-43, on the second of two readings, amending rates for the Water, Wholesale Water, Reclaimed Water, and Wastewater Treatment Utility Services in accordance with Chapter 86 of the San Marcos City Code of Ordinances; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 17, 2024
Department: Utilities and Finance
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council approved the first reading and held a public hearing on the proposed rate adjustments September 3, 2024.
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Background Information:
The City conducts an annual water and wastewater rate study and the results are reviewed by staff and the Citizens Utility Advisory Board (CUAB). The CUAB held a meeting on July 25, 2024, and received a presentation on the estimated revenues and major cost drivers of the water and wastewater system. During the meeting, the CUAB voted to recommend a 5% adjustment for water and a 5% adjustment for wastewater rates for fiscal year 2025. The recommended increase will cost an estimated $2.56 per month for water and $2.64 per month for wastewater for the average residential user.
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