Ord 60-2025 Realtors the option of keeping a blanket deposit for water, sewer, and refuse services 11/18/2025 ORDINANCE NO. 60-2025
Ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 106, Article II, Division
2, Sec. 106-62 Deposit required, to allow Realtors the option of keeping a
blanket deposit for water, sewer, and refuse services
WHEREAS, realtors would benefit from a blanket deposit option; and,
WHEREAS, the current ordinance section allowing blanket deposits for builders
could be modified to include realtors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Sec. 106-62 Water Service, Connections, Deposit Required shall be amended to read:
(f) A licensed builder or realtor who desires to have water at one or more locations may
make a blanket deposit of an amount set by separate ordinance. This deposit shall allow
the customer to receive water service only at each site until the time of final inspection or
residence is occupied. After final inspection, the construction status shall be terminated,
and the builder shall subsequently pay for water, sewer and refuse services. At such time
as the builder or realtor terminates the account, the new owner or occupant shall be
required to open an account and to make the deposit required within this section in order
for utility and refuse services to continue.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of November, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk