Necessary tools to guide the planning, development, and financing of water and wastewater facilities in the City of Schertz are up-to-date master plans for those utilities.  A master plan is built starting with a comprehensive assessment of the current state of a utility - in this case water and wastewater - with respect to its function and capacity.  Development of the master plans includes creation of models of existing facilities, evaluation of anticipated growth, and the identification of projects needed to expand and improve the systems and operations thereof.  The resulting master plans then act as guides for implementation of the needed improvements.

The City is currently undertaking the process of updating its water and wastewater impact fees and as part of that process, updated water and wastewater master plans have been developed and are attached along with a report supporting their development.

The goal of this agenda item is to have the Commission make a recommendation to City Council for adoption of the updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans which are supplemental to the City's Comprehensive Plan.

It is the City’s desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City’s vision of future growth.  Identification and execution of water and wastewater projects for expansion and/or improvements needed to support expected growth and continued reliable utility service for customers within the City's service areas is critical to the well-being of the community.  The Master Plans are important guides for that effort.

Staff recommends that the Updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans be recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission for adoption by City Council to be part of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Recommend that City Council approve and adopt the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans.