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Staff warns Upper Trinity wholesale increases will push Highland Village toward a $181,000 FY2026 deficit
Summary
City staff told the Highland Village City Council on Dec. 9 that Upper Trinity Regional Water District is raising wholesale water and sewer rates; staff recommended wholesale-rate adjustments to avoid an estimated $181,000 operating deficit next fiscal year and a cumulative $271,000 shortfall since 2008.
Highland Village, Texas — City staff told the council on Dec. 9 that upcoming wholesale-rate increases from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District will raise the city's water and sewer costs and, unless addressed, push Highland Village into a projected wholesale deficit in fiscal 2026.
"Based upon our current wholesale rates ... we would be in a deficit of $181,000," Speaker 6 reported, summarizing an analysis that compared the district's new charges to what Highland Village collects from customers. Staff said Upper Trinity plans to raise the water volume…
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