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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3522 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule relative to fees for Meeting Rooms and City Facilities; Animal Control, Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention and Protection, Parks and Recreation user, rental and related fees; Sanitary Sewer System, Application and Service Rates and Billing Procedure, "Water Service Rates and Sewer Rates; amending Section 38-38 by amending the International Fire Code to add Inspection fees; amending Section 86-161(b)(1) relation to wastewater discharge permit requirements; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 3522 has been prepared to consolidate all of the proposed changes to Appendix A for FY 18/19: new and adjusted fees. The only fee adjustment not included is the change to the municipal drainage utility charges since the state requires a public hearing process before they can be adjusted; this fee will be brought before Council on October 1st. All proposed fees are generally comparable to those charged for similar services in neighboring cities and are necessary to defray the rising costs associated with providing these services. Please note that the costs associated with water purchased from Dallas Water Utilities are 75% fixed and sewer treatment costs from the Trinity River Authority are 100% fixed - whether or not Farmers Branch uses a single drop of water.
DISCUSSION:
Water & Sewer
City Administration has reviewed the City's current water and sewer rate structure and has determined that it is not sufficient to address annual operating, capital and reserve requirements. The proposed budget contains a water and sewer rate increase of 6%. These adjustments are included in revenue projections and are necessary to help offset increases by the Trinity River Authority for wastewater disposal, to maintain the financial stability of the Water & Sewer Fund, and to improve the City's sanitary sewer system. T...
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