Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burleson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with high priority
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
The committee will review a report on upgrading the city's utility metering systems to advanced digital meters, which can improve billing accuracy and leak detection.
Winter-Quarter Averaging for Utility Billing
City staff will brief the committee on winter-quarter averaging, which determines how residential sewer utility bills are calculated based on water use during colder months. This policy directly impacts household utility costs throughout the year.
Atmos Energy Rate Settlement
The council is set to approve a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy to adjust gas utility rates across the system.
Municipal Drainage Utility System
The city is looking to create a new drainage utility system, which will likely lead to new fees on your utility bill to help manage stormwater.