Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Watauga, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Wastewater upsizing design and traffic signal preemption
The city hired Burgess & Niple to design bigger wastewater lines on Storm Drive and put another $5,712 toward its traffic signal preemption project for emergency responders.
Water and meter fee revisions (Section 12-42)
New rules let the city fine irrigation violators up to $2,000 and lock out systems, tightening drought enforcement to stay compliant with Fort Worth, its wholesale water supplier. Council members stressed that water supply is a growing regional concern.
Atmos Energy natural gas franchise agreement
The city renewed its 20-year deal letting Atmos Energy run gas pipelines under city rights-of-way, keeping the 5% franchise fee that flows into city revenue.