CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2010
- Title:
- Amending Chapter 122, Article III (Second Reading)
- Submitted By:
- Todd Hoover, Utilities
- Department:
- Utilities
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consider approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 10-25 amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Chapter 122, Utilities, Article III. Rates, Charges and Special Considerations, Section 122-117. Water and Sewer Deposit; Section 122-122 Water Rates; Section 122-129. Vacation status.
BACKGROUND
Water and sewer rates and fees have not been assessed and adjusted since October 7, 2004.
ANALYSIS
Water and sewer rates and fees for Texas City were compared to all the other cities in Galveston County. It was determined that the water rate, water and sewer deposit and vacation status fees were significantly lower than other cities in Galveston County. These rates and fees should be adjusted at minimum to the next lowest city in the county. This adjustment would enable our utilities department to maintain and improve the drinking water infrastructure in our city.