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Terrell council approves 7% water and sewer rate increase, citing rising wholesale costs
Summary
After extended questioning about infrastructure needs and alternatives, the Terrell City Council on Aug. 19 approved ordinance 3125 to raise water and sewer rates by 7% for the coming year. Council members pressed staff on how revenue will be used and on long‑term options to reduce costs.
The Terrell City Council approved a 7% annual increase in water and sewer rates on Aug. 19, voting to adopt ordinance 3125 after a staff presentation and extended council questions about the city’s aging utility system and reliance on the North Texas Municipal Water District.
City utilities presenter Chris Snapp told council the 7% proposal is intended to cover rising operating costs and to move the utility fund toward breakeven, with capital projects funded separately through the city’s 10‑year capital improvement program. "We looked at a 7% increase," Snapp said during the presentation, adding the model reaches breakeven near 2030.
Councilmembers pushed staff for…
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