Page 140 - Haltom City FY19 Annual Budget

WATER AND SEWER FUND

The Water and Sewer Fund is used to account for the provision of water and sewer services
to residents and commercial business of the City. Activities necessary to provide such services
include Public Works Administration, Engineering, Environmental Services, Construction,
Maintenance, Collection and Distribution, Meters and Utility Billing.

The Water and Sewer Fund is responsible for maintaining 305 miles of water distribution mains,
141 miles of sewer collection lines, 1,662 fire hydrants and related pumping and storage
facilities. Typical duties include responding to customer requests, cleaning, inspecting and
repairing sewer lines, installing water/sewer services upon request, repairing water lines,
valves and fire hydrants and providing technical support for water/sewer capital improvement
projects, meter reading, billing and collection of fees.

The ending cash and investment balance is estimated at $5,305,220 which is approximately
21% operating expenses. Policy requires a minimum of 20%. The City has tried to increase
revenues and reduced costs to improve the financial stability of the fund.

Mission Statement

To supply safe uninterrupted water and sewer services to residents and businesses while
recording the consumption of those services in an accurate and timely manner.

Accomplishments of FY2018

✓ Implemented meter change out program and replaced over 12,000 water meters
✓ Completed new and rehabilitated public and private street, drainage, water and sewer
improvements
✓ Performed maintenance and painted all fire hydrants in the City
✓ Completed analysis of capital assets to accurately map via GPS surveys
✓ Completed evaluation and analysis of construction plans and other infrastructure records
✓ Created a valve program to exercise water valves in the water system

Objectives for FY 2019

➢ Monitor water and sewer system in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency
and Texas Commission if Environmental Quality Rules and regulations
➢ Maintain water supply with minimal interruptions
➢ Maintain water pressure throughout the community
➢ Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to water and sewer systems, lift
stations, fire hydrates, water meters and valves
➢ Provide for expedient repair to all water main breaks and leaks
➢ Minimize sanitary sewer overflows through television equipment and sampling
➢ Continue an environmental complaint response program
➢ Provide safety training for employees
➢ Maintain integrated mosquito control practice
➢ Continue to improve customer service

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