The City of Fair Oaks Ranch held a regular city council meeting on July 3, 2025, focusing on key infrastructure projects and the upcoming budget process. The meeting included discussions on wastewater projects and financial planning for the new fiscal year.

During the meeting, city officials provided updates on two significant wastewater projects. The first is the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, which is currently at the 75% design stage. Officials expect to reach 100% design by August and plan to bid for construction shortly after the new fiscal year begins. The second project involves the installation of a new sewer line and the decommissioning of the Falls Lift Station, which is in poor condition and located in a floodplain. Design work for this project is scheduled to start in fiscal year 2026, with construction anticipated in fiscal year 2027.

The council also discussed the proposed budget, which is projected to be 13% higher than the current fiscal year's costs. A timeline was outlined for the budget process, including a resolution for the sale of Certificates of Obligation (COs) to be presented at the next meeting on July 17. The council will also set a maximum tax rate and schedule a public hearing for the proposed budget in September.

Overall, the meeting emphasized the city's commitment to improving infrastructure while ensuring financial readiness for the upcoming fiscal year. The council is on track to approve the budget and tax rate ordinances at their scheduled meeting on September 18.