Get ready for some serious upgrades to our water pipes! The City Council is dropping a ton of cash to fix our aging water system before it causes a major emergency.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 16 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The proposed rates are currently projected to be lower than previous estimates for the 2027 fiscal year.
Residents and businesses benefit from the long-term planning and transparency regarding utility rate paths.
Developers and builders may face increased upfront costs or changes in payment structures.
Corpus Christi Council tables water grant item The Victoria Advocate
Corpus Christi advances water rate hikes as it eyes borrowings to increase supply Bond Buyer
Corpus Christi City Council approves water rate increase amid heated debate kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi utility bills will increase. Here's how much you'll pay Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi City Council advances FY 2027 water, wastewater rate increase kiiitv.com
City council approves water and wastewater rate hikes starting in January 2027 KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi seeks $35 million state grant to replace aging water mains after repeated breaks kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi approves $107.5M industrial reclaimed water contract Smart Water Magazine
Corpus Christi water projects could lead to higher bills for ratepayers in 2027 kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi customers could see higher water and wastewater bills kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi water rates set to rise as city continues to invest in drought-proof projects KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi proposes water rate increase for 2027 kiiitv.com
The city is planning for next year's water and wastewater rates. They are using a 10-year projection to show residents how costs might change over time, aiming for transparency.
Corpus Christi City Council votes against federal grant for water treatment plant KVUE
Corpus Christi advances $107M reclaimed water project kiiitv.com
Rep. Michael Cloud makes Zoom appearance at Corpus Christi council meeting on inner-harbor desal funding kiiitv.com
Amid water supply crisis, Corpus Christi to sell GO bonds Bond Buyer
Corpus Christi delays decision on nearly billion-dollar water plant despite impending crisis The Texas Tribune
Corpus Christi's utility system downgraded to A-minus by Fitch Bond Buyer
Corpus Christi gets water relief, but a new financial blow could cost millions kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi to sell bonds as water woes weigh on ratings Bond Buyer
Changes were made to how water and wastewater trust funds are managed, including fees and reimbursement processes.
The board approved a plan to fund new roads, water, and wastewater systems in the London area. This is meant to encourage more housing and businesses to be built there.
The commission discussed significant changes to how new development will pay for infrastructure like water, wastewater, and roads. This involves potentially moving from a trust fund system to impact fees, which could affect development costs and the city's ability to fund growth-related projects.
The board is deciding whether to fully fund the North Padre Island Seawall project by reallocating money from other capital improvement projects. This seawall is crucial for protecting island properties from storm surge and erosion.
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