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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, Fy2024 Propprietary 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 ending cash and investment balance at year end is $7,419,561 which is approximately 23%
operating expenses which is 3% above the policy required 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, ande recording
the consumption of those services in an accurate and timely manner.

Also, to take the appropriate environmental measures to insure that the quality of water that
eventually ends up in our water supply complies with Federal and State requirements.

Accomplishment of FY2023

• 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, drainage, water and sewer improvements
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• Started an outfall inventory of the City’s drainage systems that discharge into our creeks
and streams.
• Environmental Services has successfully completed the TCEQ’s required benchmarks
established in by the MS4 Permit, while maintaining 100% compliance during the 5-year
permit term.
Objectives for FY2024

• Complete the Water Master Plan.

• Complete the Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Update.

• Issue an RFQ to 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.

• 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 regular cleaning
(preventive maintenance).