City approves water/wastewater rate increase after rate study outlines need for change
MARSHALL, Texas - The Marshall City Council has approved a water/wastewater rate increase plan for the next five years after a presentation on a study conducted by New Gen Strategies and Solutions. The rate increase is the cityâs first since 2018, and was necessary to continue funding the program, according to the study. Final approval for rate increases saw a jump of 13.98% in July 2021, then a raise by about 3% in January 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Along with the rate increase, councilmembers also approved Thursday night an increase in the water rate base charge for services. On June 1...