Government
BY JACQUELYN BURRER
Plano residents to see higher water, sewer bills Plano residents can expect to see higher water and sewer bills starting Oct. 1 following council approval. Zooming in The average resident using 10,000 gallons of water, 7,000 gallons of sewer and a 95-gallon cart for waste will see a $15 increase on their monthly utility bill, according to city documents. The city is facing an 8% water rate increase from the North Texas Municipal Water District, which the new residential rates will help address to ensure city services stay operational. Plano is working to gradually increase rates over the next three years to help cover the increased costs for wholesale water while minimizing the impact on residents, according to city documents. Council also approved an average increase of $1.50 for municipal drainage residential rates. The increased rates are reflected in the city’s budget.
East Plano townhome project withdrawn Plans for a townhome development off Split Trail Road, near the corner of K Avenue and Spring Creek Parkway, have been withdrawn by the developer. The decision was accepted by the Plano Planning and Zoning commissioners at their
Utilities
Sewer rate (gallons)
Current New $20.10 $21.50
The minimum includes the first 1,000 gallons
1,001+ gallons
$2.20 $3.45
95-gallon (standard trash-only cart) 68-gallon (trash only) Solid waste rate (gallons)
Current New $24.60 $25.60
$17.61 $18.32
Extra cart (95-gallon)
$20.50 $21.33
Oct. 6 meeting. What happened
Water
Residential water users in Plano are charged based on a base monthly rate and by consumption. Current New Water residential rates (gallons)
Applicant Rasul Shahid initially asked to rezone 6.6 acres from corridor commercial to single family. However, Shahid requested Oct. 6 to withdraw the application due to a change in the property’s planned sale. The preliminary site plan for the proposed development was also withdrawn. The 6-acre development was initially planned to include 49 single-family residence attached lots with five common areas.
Base monthly rate per meter (includes first 1,000 gallons)
$28.89 $30.90
1,001 - 5,000
$2.20 $3.45
5,001 - 20,000
$4.70 $5.05
20,001 - 40,000
$9.40 $10.10
40,001 - Above
$11.30 $12.10
SOURCE: CITY OF PLANO/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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