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Council asks staff to seek data as it weighs Jonestown wastewater amendment
Summary
Council discussed a proposed amendment reducing Jonestown LUEs and clarifying wastewater billing terms. Staff said historic approvals may be unsigned and that Jonestown area usage appears higher than Lago Vista averages; council asked for meter/usage data and a joint staff meeting with Jonestown utilities before action.
Council discussed an interlocal wholesale wastewater agreement amendment proposed by Jonestown that would change the number of LUEs (living‑unit equivalents) and possibly affect billing methodology. Staff said prior amendments were approved by council but some were never executed and Jonestown has returned to request corrected, signed amendment language.
Councilors flagged a potential billing mismatch: staff reported Lago Vista’s winter average sewer usage is about 3,400 gallons per household, while Jonestown’s referenced area (the Hollows) averages roughly 6,000 gallons — nearly double. The proposed contract language calls for Jonestown to pay 120% of the Lago Vista average; council asked staff to verify whether that percentage equitably reflects Jonestown usage. Staff recommended a meeting with Jonestown public‑works staff and requested historical metered data to inform negotiation.
Council asked for a full review of the existing executed contract and for staff to present recommended language that ties charges to actual measured wastewater usage in the served area or to an agreed geographic average rather than the citywide average.
