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Jenks Public Works Authority approves FY2025–26 budget and raises water and sewer rates
Summary
The Jenks Public Works Authority adopted its FY2025–26 budget, including a 5% water rate increase and an 8% sewer rate increase, which staff said will average roughly $6.52 per household per month based on typical usage.
The Jenks Public Works Authority (JPWA) approved its fiscal 2025–26 budget and moved forward with rate adjustments for utility customers.
City finance staff presented water and sewer revenue and expenditure projections and recommended a 5% increase to water rates and an 8% increase to sewer charges. Staff said those changes translate to about a $6.52 per month increase for the typical Jenks residential account using average consumption. Staff compared current and proposed rates with nearby cities in the Tulsa metro area and said Jenks’ combined rates would remain lower than most comparables except Glenpool.
The JPWA budget also incorporates approximately a 6% personnel increase and higher maintenance and operations costs; staff said the additional revenue will help cover insurance, contractual services and transfers tied to debt service for JPWA revenue bonds.
During public comment, resident Charlotte Montgomery asked about a JPWA fund transfer related to a TIF tied to the Premium Outlets Mall; staff explained sales‑tax collections for the TIF flow through city accounts and are shown in the JPWA fund for capital improvements where applicable. The JPWA budget resolution passed on a roll call with all present voting in favor.
Staff noted the new rates are scheduled to take effect later in the year as described in the budget materials.
