Dallas Water Utilities briefed the committee on the relaunch of the Septic to Sewer Assistance Program and the funding restored for the multi‑year account.

Sarah Standen, speaking for Dallas Water Utilities, said the Office of Budget and OMB restored $935,000 to the program in the proposed FY26 multiyear account after budget discussions. Standen said program administrators expect to complete the remaining work by FY28 and that any unspent funds would revert to an unserved account in the general fund and be subject to reallocation through the budget process. “Should funds be insufficient as we move forward and we have greater success, then we'll be back with you all to propose an additional funding source,” Standen said.

Committee members asked how the $935,000 figure was determined and what happens if the amount is insufficient or unspent; Standen said budget staff set the amount in the proposed multiyear account and staff will return for additional funding if demand exceeds supply.

Ending: Committee members thanked staff and requested no additional committee actions at the time.