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Highland Village staff outline utility fund shortfall, recommend modest 2026 water and sewer rate increases
Summary
City staff projected tighter working capital in coming years after wet summer reduced water sales and flagged rising wholesale and operational costs; staff proposed small rate increases for 2026 and warned larger action may be needed in later years.
City staff told the Highland Village City Council on Aug. 12 that wetter-than-expected weather reduced water sales this year and that a combination of higher wholesale charges and escalating operating costs is squeezing the utility fund.
Staff said water sales are likely to finish the year below budget, sewer revenues are somewhat below projections and administration costs have risen because of higher credit-card processing and bill‑printing and delivery costs. An emergency sewer manhole replacement and other lift‑station work drove operations over budget in the current fiscal year, staff said.
The presentation included preliminary wholesale cost figures from the Upper Trinity regional supplier and showed a projected volume cost increase and higher…
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