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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY2025 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 end of fiscal year 2025 projected to be at $10.4 million which is
approximately 33% of total fund operating expenses, 13% above the policy required minimum of 20%. The
City actively works to enhance the fund’s financial stability by implementing measures to increase revenues
and reduced, ensuring the long-term sustainability of water and sewer services.

Mission Statement

To supply safe, uninterrupted water and sewer services to residents and businesses, and 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 FY2024

• 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.
• 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 FY2025

• 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).
• Continue an environmental complaint response program.