DRIPPING SPRINGS — Water and wastewater service bills could look higher for residents and business owners, due to Dripping Springs City Council considering a change in the rates.
The process to review the rates — which have not been adjusted since 2022 — started in fiscal year 2025, when the city contracted with HDR to conduct a utility rate study. Then, in March, HDR presented the rate model and assumptions used to calculate the proposed rates to council, who asked the rates continue to be developed and reviewed, specifically on the fund balance, general fund and other revenue contributions.
In the most recent presentation to council May 7, deputy city administrator Shawn Cox shared the following six scenarios — all of which have different assumptions based on fund balance, general fund contribution, wastewater base fees and wastewater usage fees.
