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Boerne presents five‑year capital improvement plan; water projects top 2026 list at $19.7 million
Summary
City staff presented a five‑year capital improvement plan and the utilities portion of next year’s budget, including a $19.7 million water/sewer/reclaimed project list, a scheduled 7% water rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2026, and planned use of $15 million in impact fees to fund utility projects.
City staff presented the City of Boerne’s five‑year capital improvement plan (CIP) and the utilities component of the proposed budget during the July 22 council meeting, outlining project priorities, funding sources and upcoming rate actions.
Sarah Bacalu, who led the presentation, described the CIP as the city’s long‑term (five‑year) plan used to prioritize major capital investments and align with Boerne’s 10‑year rolling plan. "The first year of the CIP is actually this year's budget and the following subsequent years of the plan are used as a planning tool," Bacalu said.
Key utility highlights for fiscal 2026 included a combined $19.7 million list of water, sewer and reclaimed projects. Bacalu said staff expects to use about $15 million in impact fees for those projects, roughly $3.9 million…
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