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City of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY 2020

Proprietary Funds

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 $7,885,561 which is
approximately 27% 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 FY2019

 Obtained a positive Inspection Report from the EPA regarding our Capacity,
Management, Operations and Maintenance programs towards the sanitary sewer
collection system.
 Maintained a “Superior” rating of the public water system through the TCEQ’s
Public Water Supply Comprehensive Compliance Investigation.
 Completed the tri-annual Lead & Copper Study (all households tested in
accordance with the study’s parameters had levels well below the EPA’s limits).
 Completed new and rehabilitated public and private street, drainage, water and
sewer improvements.
 Complete the Water Master Plan.

Objectives of FY2020

 Complete the Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Update.
 Begin phasing in those projects identified in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
 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.

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