Water Resources Board – April 28, 2026 (audio only)

The City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Board held a meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing primarily on water and sewer service boundary amendments, software procurement, cost of service studies, rate design approvals, and budget considerations for fiscal year 2027. The board approved a boundary amendment to extend water service to a new development, with the developer funding the necessary water main extension. They also approved the purchase of new sewer management software, Sewer AI, to replace the existing WindCan system, noting its enhanced capabilities and a fixed three-year contract price despite higher costs. A detailed presentation of the water and sewer cost of service studies was given, highlighting projected revenue shortfalls and recommending incremental rate increases through 2030 to maintain financial stability and support significant upcoming capital projects, including a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The board approved the proposed rate design for FY27, which includes modest monthly increases. The FY27 draft budget was presented, showing a balanced budget of approximately $67 million, with plans to add five new positions, including IT staff to establish a dedicated IT group. The board also discussed stormwater fee adjustments to support capital improvement projects like the Town Creek daylighting and Mall Circle Drive drainage renovations, with a fee increase proposed to maintain reserve levels. The meeting concluded with approval of the FY27 budget and stormwater fee resolution, emphasizing ongoing infrastructure investments and financial planning to support the city's growth and utility service demands.