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Wylie council directs staff to use modest across‑the‑board 2026 water and sewer increase amid rising wholesale costs
Summary
Following a presentation from consultant NewGen Strategies and Solutions, the Wylie City Council gave direction to include a 2026 rate increase that raises both water and wastewater charges by about 5.15% in the proposed budget and return next meeting for formal adoption.
Wylie — The Wylie City Council on July 22 heard a five‑year water and sewer rate study from NewGen Strategies and Solutions and gave staff direction to incorporate an across‑the‑board rate increase for 2026 to address rising wholesale and capital costs.
Matthew Garrett, a consultant with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, told the council that the city’s wholesale costs from the North Texas Municipal Water District and planned local capital projects — especially work tied to Muddy Creek wastewater treatment expansions and Rush Creek system improvements — are driving a need for gradual rate increases over the next five years. Garrett said, “if we do a rate…
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