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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kerrville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stormwater Utility Fee Restructuring
Kerrville is considering raising and restructuring its stormwater fees to fix a budget shortfall and pay for crucial drainage projects after recent floods. The new model would charge residents based on home size tiers and businesses based on their total hard surface area.
Stormwater Drainage Utility Ordinance
The city is considering creating a stormwater drainage utility to fund much-needed flood mitigation projects. Property owners would pay a monthly fee based on impervious surface area, starting at $2 per ERU in January 2027.
KPUB Residential Electricity Rate Adjustment
KPUB requested a 5% rate increase for residential customers starting in November 2026 to cover rising labor and material costs, following months of delays utilizing rate stabilization funds after the recent floods.
Water and Sewer Utility Tier Rate Adjustments
To cover rising costs and eliminate a budget deficit, the city proposed adjustments to water and sewer tier rates affecting most residential customers.
Proposed FY 2027 Water Fund Budget and Utility Rates
The City Council reviewed the proposed $18.3 million water fund budget, which faces a $130,000 deficit. Staff proposed a 5% increase to water base rates and 7% for sewer to maintain operations, service debt, and fund asset replacements.
Lowest Street Water Tank Infrastructure Update
Engineering staff provided a status report on the Lowest Street water tank project, noting that construction bidding is underway with construction expected to start in September.
Travis Street Booster Pump Station Expansion
The city is moving forward with a $1.3 million pump station upgrade to improve water capacity and support new development near Loop 534 and local schools.