Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action Regarding Ordinances of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio River Authority: O-1521 General Fund Revisions, O-1522 Lab Fee Revisions, O-1523 Salitrillo Wastewater Fees, O-1524 Martinez Wastewater Fees

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Below is a brief summary of the proposed changes to the ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026-2027(FY2026-27). General Fund Ordinance O-1521 Pavilion Rentals in San Pedro Culture Park (#3 Saint James AMEC Culture Crossing) The maximum participants will increase from 40 to 50 Culture Crossing Restroom – optional $250 Deposit $250 Restroom Usage Fee Security personnel are required for the entire reservation period whenever the restroom is reserved. FY 2026-27 Lab Fee Ordinance O-1522 Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN): Current Fee $52.00 — Proposed Fee $55.00 Dissolved TKN: Current Fee: $65.00 — Proposed Fee $68.00 Total Phosphorus: current Fee $38.00 — Proposed Fee $40.00 Total Organic Carbon: Current Fee $45.00 — Proposed Fee $50.00 Total Suspended Solids: Current Fee $25.00 — Proposed Fee $27.00 Dropping nine metals from the accreditation list based on FY26 internal review effort FY 2026-27 Fees and Wastewater Charges for the Salitrillo Wastewater System Ordinance O-1523 Single-Family Wholesale: Current Rate: $20.41 fixed charge and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons - Proposed Rate: $15.21 fixed charge and $4.13 per 1,000 gallons Single-Family Retail: Current Rate: $29.54 fixed charge and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons - Proposed Rate: $24.53 fixed charge and $4.13 per 1,000 gallons All Other Users Wholesale: Current Rate: $6.28 per 1,000 gallons - Propose Rate: $6.61 per 1,000 gallons All Other Users Retail: Current Rate: $9.09 per 1,000 gallons - Propose Rate: $9.58 per 1,000 gallons FY 2026-27 Fees and Wastewater Charges for the San Antonio River Authority Wastewater System Ordinance O-1524 Single-Family Wholesale: Current Rate: $20.41 fixed charge and $4.81 per 1,000 gallons — Proposed Rate: $26.09 fixed charge and $4.13 per 1,000 gallons Single-Family Retail: Current Rate: $36.69 fixed charge and $4.81 per 1,000 gallons - Proposed Rate: $39.53 fixed charge and $4.13 per 1,000 gallons All Other Users Wholesale: Current Rate: $9.13 per 1,000 gallons - Proposed Rate: $13.30 per 1,000 gallons All Other Users Retail: Current Rate: $12.78 per 1,000 gallons — Proposed Rate: $15.52 per 1,000 gallons ​ FY 2026-27 Martinez-Salitrillo Creeks Wastewater Systems Schedule for Utility Fees Ordinance O-1525 Removal of Connection Fee Multipliers previously provided in Table 3 and providing a reference to the Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) Worksheet maintained on the River Authority Website. Addition of a new Development Fee in Table 4 for a Utility Service Agreement Application Fee.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).