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Killeen council approves water, sewer rate increases and expands sewer‑line warranty charge
Summary
Council approved amendments to Chapter 30 that raise residential and commercial water rates and increase a monthly sewer‑line warranty charge from $0.50 to $1.33 per account; staff said the change funds warranty claims and clarifies responsibility for lateral repairs.
The Killeen City Council voted 7–0 on Sept. 2 to approve ordinance amendments to Chapter 30 of the city code that will raise residential and commercial water rates and increase the city’s sewer‑service‑line warranty charge. City staff said the change is part of a phased five‑year rate plan and an updated five‑year budgeting approach intended to cover rising purchase and infrastructure costs.
Utilities staff and the city’s water manager presented the rate adjustments as phase 4 of a five‑year plan approved earlier. Assistant/Director Ramos explained the increases would generate additional…
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