Several agreements were approved to support city utility operations, including pole attachments, equipment procurement, and utility relocation for highway projects.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 5 the 90 before that.
The city is looking at over $22 million in total costs for these relocation projects.
Drivers and residents who will benefit from the completed highway expansion.
Customers who prefer or need to pay their utility bills online with a credit card may face increased costs.
The city needs to move water and sewer lines to make room for highway construction. This is a major project involving millions of dollars in coordination with the state.
The city is building a new water reclamation plant to handle growth in North Denton and take the load off the existing Pecan Creek plant. The project includes a major engineering contract and efforts to protect local mountain bike trails.
The city is actively planning for future water needs based on development trends, with a focus on transmission lines and infrastructure to support growth in outer areas.
A new analytics system will provide real-time data on water and wastewater infrastructure, helping the city to identify problems like leaks and capacity issues more quickly and plan for future needs.
The city is exploring options to recover the growing costs of processing credit card payments for utility bills. This could involve implementing a new fee for customers who choose to pay online with a card, with discussions focusing on whether it should be a flat fee or a percentage, and if it should apply to all customers or just commercial ones.
Several agreements were approved to support city utility operations, including pole attachments, equipment procurement, and utility relocation for highway projects.
Denton's Pecan Creek Water Treatment Plant receives $90M for capacity improvements Community Impact
Updates to the city's backflow prevention ordinance are proposed to modernize rules for commercial properties and ensure the safety of the drinking water supply.
A work session was planned to discuss updates to the Cross Connection Control and Backflow Ordinance. This ordinance is crucial for protecting the city's drinking water supply from contamination.
Denton City Council approves $90M in electrical projects, equipment Community Impact
The board approved several contracts for essential utility services and infrastructure projects, including sewer inspection equipment, lift station engineering, road construction, and utility relays. These decisions involve significant public funds and aim to maintain and improve city services.
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