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CITY OF HALTOM CITY aNNUAL BUDGET, FY2021 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 at year end is estimated at $7,545,374 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 FY2020

◊ 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

Objectives of FY2021

 Complete the Water Master Plan.

 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 of Environmental Quality Rules and regulations

 Maintain water supply with minimal interruptions.

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