Franklin approves FY27 water and sewer budget alongside 5-year stormwater rate plan

Franklin approves FY27 water and sewer budget alongside 5-year stormwater rate planThe Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously passed major financial and operational measures for the city's water management, including a new stormwater rate plan and a multi-year wastewater flow monitoring contract.

Unanimous approval of the FY 2026-2027 Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund budget.

Adoption of a new five-year rate plan for the city's Stormwater Fund.

Award of a $426,812 contract to ADS, LLC for three years of wastewater flow monitoring services.

The City of Franklin, Tennessee, has authorized its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund, securing the financial framework for the city's water management operations. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the measure during its June 9, 2026, meeting. Alongside the utility budget, the board adopted a five-year rate plan for the Stormwater Fund (Resolution 2026-46) and approved an ordinance amending the comprehensive fees and penalties associated with stormwater management (Ordinance 2026-12). Both measures passed unanimously without discussion, advancing the city's long-term funding strategy for its stormwater infrastructure. In operational approvals, the board awarded a $426,812 contract to ADS, LLC. The agreement covers wastewater flow monitoring services for the Wastewater General Division of the Water Management Department over a three-year period. Additionally, a contract with Veolia for remote monitoring of membranes at the city's water treatment plant, valued at $51,185 over five years, was advanced as part of the meeting's receipt of reports and approved items.