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DEPARTMENT UTILITY FUND ACCOUNT
Wastewater Public Services 02-502

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Our mission is to help promote quality of life in Azle and the surrounding area by providing cost-effective and safe
wastewater treatment services for our customers.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Upgrade the lab equipment to better report State and Federal permit requirements.
Properly fund and operate the wastewater plant by reducing costs and protecting the
enviroment.
Work on drainage issues at the wastewater plant.
Increase the amount of training for each operator and the plant efficiency.
Prepare a Department budget that maintains current or improved levels of service in the most cost efficient
manner.
100% Compliance with State and Federal requirements.

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 23 step increases and increased benefits costs.
Supplies: Increase for the purchase of various minor tools and equipment.
Maintenance: Increase for various building, equipment, and system repairs.
Contractual Services: Increase for regulatory fees, utilities, and sludge removal and hauling.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24
Actual Estimate Projection
Lab test performed by operators 14,146 14,546 13,740
Lab test performed by outside labs 677 592 600
Containers of sludge hauled from the Wastewater plants 164 169 169
Cost for 1000 gallons treated $2.59 $2.73 $3.08
Total annual wastewater treated 457 477 485

City of Azle FY 2023-2024 Budget 142