The big picture
At a Sept. 2 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase water, surface water, wastewater and trash rates.
The rates are adjusted annually based on the fluctuating consumer price index, which is a measure of the average change in prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Zooming in
The average household can expect to see an increase of $3.06 per month to their water utility bill, bringing the cost to $107.31, said ShaLae Steadman, director of budget for Sugar Land. The average is based on a 10,000-gallon usage.
Meanwhile, residential trash rates will see a $2.09 per month increase, bringing their average cost to $23.97. The increase includes $1 per household toward disaster recovery due to uncertainty with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Steadman said.
Looking ahead
City Council will hear a second reading of the ordinance, although a date has not been set yet. The updated fees will go into effect on Jan. 1 if approved, Steadman said.
