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Agenda No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

August 5, 2025

Department:

Public Works

Subject:

Resolution 25-R-098 - Approving the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Water Rates and other matters in connection therewith. (B.James/L.Busch)

BACKGROUND

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.

For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the SSLGC Board is recommending and has approved with SSLGC Resolution SSLGC R25-21 to increase water rates. The water rate will increase to $1.720 per 1,000 gallons. This is an increase of $.045 per 1,000 gallons.The SSLGC Board approved the proposed rates on July 17, 2025.

GOAL

To approve the SSLGC FY 2025-26 Water Rates.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

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 residents and businesses. Approval of the water rates will ensure that the residents and businesses of Schertz will continue to receive this vital service.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 25-R-098 adopting the SSLGC FY 2025-26 water rates.

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost of water from the City of Schertz for FY 2025-26 is $3,362,782.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 25-R-098.

Attachments

Resolution 25-R-098 with attachments