Water and Wastewater Service in ETJ

1. Water and Sewer Service
Within the ETJ
for the City Council Workshop
February 11, 2021

2. Background – Service in ETJ
 Existing W/WW Policy for ETJ Service Requests
• Approved by Council in 2006
• Requires annexation for W/WW Service
• Exceptions include:
 for other governmental agencies through an inter-local
agreement
 for the purpose of economic development
 for health and safety reasons
• Does not speak to alternative W/WW rates and/or fees

3. Recommendations
 Updated Fees - March 11th Meeting
• Staff will present a revised master fee schedule
• Will recommend a 50% surcharge on new ETJ customers
receiving W/WW service
 Updated Policy - Later this spring
• Include additional exception for properties in close proximity
to existing lines w/capacity
• Will recommend changes in response to recent annexation
legislation and the City’s current Comprehensive Plan

4. Questions?