Pearland - Friendswood Edition | November 2024

Government

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

Manvel City Council to vote on 6.3% water rate increase

Old resident bill Water in gallons 2K ($32.59 base)

New resident bill Water in gallons 2K ($34.65 base)

Manvel residents could see a slight increase on their utility bills if City Council votes to approve a 6.3% increase for water rates at its Nov. 18 meeting. The ordinance received its first of two approvals on Oct. 21. The second vote was originally scheduled for Nov. 4 but was tabled. Officials weren’t able to clarify by press time when the change could be reflected on residents’ bills if approved Nov. 18. What residents need to know The average resident will see an uptick on their bill of around $9.99 per month, Manvel Finance Director Rosa Donaire said at the meeting. The water base includes up to 2,000 gallons, while additional volume is the cost for every 1,000 gallons past the 2,000 gallon base, accord- ing to city documents. These changes are expected to bring in around $136,000 in additional funding to the city annu- ally, Donaire said. City documents state the raise is needed to

$32.59 $26.72

$34.65 $30.32

8K additional ($3.34 per 1K gallons)

8K additional ($3.79 per 1K gallons)

Wastewater in gallons 2K ($39.11 base)

Wastewater in gallons 2K ($41.48 base)

$39.11 $3.34

$41.48

1K additional ($3.34 per 1K gallons)

1K additional ($3.79 per 1K gallons)

$3.79

Total bill:

$101.76

$110.24

NOTE: BILLS ARE BASED ON A TYPICAL USAGE OF 10,000 GALLONS OF WATER A MONTH WITH AN AVERAGE WASTEWATER USAGE OF 3,000 GALLONS.

SOURCE: CITY OF MANVEL/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

keep up with the city’s growing population and will go toward infrastructure, utility projects and more city employees. Prior to this year, the city passed rate increases of 13.4% and 14.9% in each of the past two years, City Manager Dan Johnson said. The city in recent years has been “very far behind” in utility rates, he said, prompting officials to have to subsidize Manvel’s utility fund.

Quote of note Mayor Dan Davis said Nov. 5 he is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the potential rate increase. The original vote on Oct. 21 saw two officials, including Davis, vote against it. “Our mission is to balance fiscal responsibility, keep the cost of living low while maintaining the quality of essential services for all residents,” he said.

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