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Officials flag CCPD shortfall, Fort Worth pass‑through increases and drainage funding limits
Summary
Staff reported a projected $500,000 shortfall in the Crime Control and Prevention District fund, Fort Worth pass‑through water/wastewater increases (~15% and ~18%), and constraints on drainage fee revenue, prompting plans to seek FEMA/TDEM grants to supplement drainage projects.
Jason reviewed special funds and utility impacts during the operating budget discussion. He said the CCPD sales‑tax receipts (~$1.5M) create a projected deficit of about $500,000 that will require drawing on fund balance; shared‑service and dispatch costs were discussed as major drivers.
On utilities, staff reported updated Fort Worth pass‑through rates with an approximately 15% increase in water purchase costs and about an 18% increase on wastewater purchases; Kelly, Eric and staff will draft ordinance updates to prevent a utility‑fund deficit. Jason also said drainage fees generate roughly $900,000 annually (about $8/month per residential customer) and that the city will pursue FEMA and Texas Department of Emergency Management grants to leverage drainage revenues for larger projects.
Council asked staff to increase resident communication about utility impacts and to provide detail on shared‑service expenses and the schedule for ordinance changes.
