In order for the City’s corporate partner, the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) to provide water at the lowest rate possible, SSLGC utilizes the services of Willdan Financial Services as a rate consultant to evaluate and advance its model annually.  This helps to keep rate increases minimal and to keep SSLGC revenue appropriate for current and future operations.

The proposed water rates for FY 2026-27 are $1.780 per 1,000 gallons. This is an increase of 3.4% from the FY 2025-26 rate of $1.720 per 1,000 gallons. This increase is due to higher nominal production and operation costs as well as $50,000,000 in debt to be issued in FY 2026-27.

It is the desire of SSLGC to have the FY2026-27 SSLGC Water Rates approved by the City of Schertz City Council. The SSLGC Board of Directors approved the FY2026-27 Water Rates on July 16, 2026.

To approve the SSLGC FY2026-27 Water Rates.

The City of Schertz is a member of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation.  In part, it is through the SSLGC that the City provides water to its citizens and businesses.  Approval of the water rates will ensure that the citizens and businesses of Schertz will continue to receive this vital service.

Staff recommends approval of the Resolution adopting the SSLGC FY2026-2027 water rates.

Water expenditures for the City of Schertz for FY2026-2027 is expected to be $3,491,800, which is a $91,800 increase when considering water usage and the proposed rate change.

Staff recommends approval of the SSLGC proposed water rates for FY 2026-27.