BY DON MUNSCH & CODY THORN
Budget reflects increase in water, wastewater bills Rising costs for water and needed repairs for water lines are leading to a possible increase for Fort Worth residents. The proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget will see a monthly increase of $2.18 per month for typical residential waster and wastewater customers, according to city documents. Costs for water and wastewater will vary based on how many centum cubic feet are used and the size of the meter, according to documents. A city news release says this will be the first increase in water prices in four years. The details City documents outlines an increase of $14.4 million in debt principal and planned bonds. The city will cash-finance $10.4 million of the work, which includes replacing cast iron water lines. • The proposed budget for water utility is $547
County’s appraiser resigns from TAD Chief Appraiser Jeff Law resigned from the Tarrant Appraisal District on Sept. 1 after receiving nonconfidence votes from local elected officials, including Keller. Law’s last day was Sept. 6, according to the TAD’s board. He had served as district’s chief appraiser since 2008. Prior to coming to TAD, he served for 10 years as the chief appraiser of the Hood Central Appraisal District in Granbury.
Increases to water bills for Fort Worth residents will help accelerate the replacement of cast iron water lines.
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million, up $59 million from the FY 2022-23 budget. • The city has more than 800 miles of cast iron water mains, and more than 80% of the water breaks reported are on cast iron lines. What you need to know In addition to the increase in cost due to water line replacement, customers will also see an uptick in the cost as volume rates and monthly service charges are proposed to change.
"I am proud to say that TAD is operating at a high level." JEFF LAW, FORMER TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT CHIEF APPRAISER
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