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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
Federal rules require replacing all lead service lines by 2037; the city aims to finish by December 2027 and is borrowing up to $3 million through a TWDB program where over half is forgiven. Debt comes from water revenues, not property taxes.
Pearson Ranch Pressure Plane Water Transmission Design
The board approved a $1.4 million engineering contract to design water transmission infrastructure serving LaSalle Ranch and surrounding growth.
Parker County Public Utility Agency Formation
Weatherford officials are reviewing a regional proposal to form a public utility agency to tackle Parker County's long-term water supply shortage and share infrastructure costs.
Water System Drought Status and Lake Levels
Staff reported that stage one drought restrictions are in effect as Lake Weatherford levels decline, with plans to begin pumping from Lake Benbrook to maintain lake elevations.
Northeast Water Line Improvements Project
The city is replacing over 6,000 feet of aging and undersized water lines in the northeast part of town and on Old Dicey Road to prevent main breaks and improve reliability.
Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Grant Funding
Weatherford is actively expanding its water treatment capacity to 22 million gallons per day and pursuing tens of millions in state grant funding to offset project costs.
Water System Emergency Response and Boil Water Notice Update
Utility officials updated the board on a June 7 water main break that caused a boil water notice in the Miller pressure plane, praising staff for rapid repairs and system recovery.
Utility Billing Automatic Payment Issues
Board member Howard McClurkin raised customer concerns about difficulties setting up automatic utility billing payments.
Spring Street, Eastview Drive, and Garner Road Water and Wastewater Improvements
The city is replacing old water and sewer lines on several streets to prevent main breaks, some of which date back to 1915.
Tin Top Road Drainage Improvements
The city awarded a $489,537 contract to fix severe erosion along Tin Top Road that has been damaging driveways, culverts, and fences.
Franklin Pressure Plane & Fort Worth Highway Water Improvements
The city is investing nearly $3 million to upgrade and replace aging water lines along Fort Worth Highway and local streets. This project will improve water conveyance, connect the Franklin and Harberger Hill water tanks, and ensure reliable service for growing demand.
Delinquent Lake Lot Licenses
The board reviewed delinquent fees on municipal lake lot licenses around Lake Weatherford. All nine previously delinquent license holders ultimately paid their dues and late fees, allowing the board to reinstate their licenses.
Lake Benbrook Pumping Reserve Fund
The city maintains a $6 million reserve fund to cover emergency water pumping costs from Lake Benbrook during droughts so residents don't see extra surcharges on their water bills.
Front Street Drainage Improvements Project
The city is spending over $1.1 million to replace a failing metal pipe system with a large concrete box culvert to reduce flooding near downtown.