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Water and Sewer Fund

The Water & Sewer fund is an enterprise fund that accounts for the water and sewer services provided to the
residents of the City and constitutes a major fund. All activities necessary to provide such services are
accounted for in this fund, including administration, engineering, operations, maintenance, financing and
related debt service, and billing and collection.

The Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System was established by the City of Bedford on November 26, 1968.
This utility system is authorized and regulated by Federal and State statutes, including Texas Local
Government Code Chapter 552, and by the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Chapter 118 - Utilities.

Fund Summary

Ongoing revenues remain above ongoing expenditures.
Projected revenues total $37.5M, which represents an 10% increase over the prior year.
Budgeted expenditures, including one-time items, are projected to increase by 7% to $37.5M in FY2027.
One-time expenditures total $11,600 for vacation buyback.
The fund balance remains above policy reserve levels and is in line with best practices.

$30M

Amount $20M Revenues

Expenditures
$10M

$0
FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Actuals FY 2026 Amended Budget FY 2026 Projection FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year
Data Updated: Sep 15, 2026, 9:54 PM View Report

CALCULATION
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 Amended FY 2026 FY 2027 Proposed % Change
Actuals Actuals Budget Projection Budget
Revenues
Licenses, Permits, & Fees $4,806 $5,016 $4,500 $5,780 $5,780 28%
Charges for Services $27,471,889 $29,739,358 $33,650,799 $32,968,275 $37,227,891 11%
Interest Income $223,035 $192,040 $175,000 $105,535 $109,495 -37%
Miscellaneous Income $187,059 $357,231 $98,280 $103,705 $103,705 6%
Transfers $74,435 $74,435 $74,435 $74,435 $74,435 0%
Other Financing Sources $0 $1,278,133 $0 $0 $0 –
REVENUES TOTAL $27,961,224 $31,646,212 $34,003,014 $33,257,730 $37,521,306 10%
Expenditures
Personnel $2,451,422 $2,373,774 $3,362,513 $2,893,190 $3,594,054 7%
Supplies & Materials $220,100 $231,721 $219,495 $219,220 $219,825 0%
Maintenance $256,012 $228,959 $264,520 $325,436 $301,570 14%

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