The Wylie City Council was scheduled to hear a presentation on the city’s water and sewer rate study during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22. The study outlined rising utility costs and presented options for future rate adjustments.
According to the study, the city’s water and sewer expenses are projected to increase by an average of 7.4% annually over the next five years. The primary cost drivers include rising wholesale rates from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), particularly in wastewater costs related to the Muddy Creek facility, as well as general inflation, which is forecasted at 2.5% to 3.6% per year.
Wholesale water and wastewater costs account for between 56% and 61% of the city’s total utility expenses. Operating and maintenance costs are projected to grow at a lower rate of 3.1% annually.
Planned capital improvement projects through fiscal year 2030 are expected to total $34.78 million, funded through a combination of $9 million in cash, $24.6 million in new debt, and $1.1 million in impact fees. These figures account for inflation.
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