EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso Water is weighing four different options for its next two-year budget, decisions that could affect what customers pay on their water bills as soon as March.<\/p>\n
RELATED: El Paso Water seeks public input on four budget paths that could affect rates<\/a><\/p>\n The utility\u2019s planning process includes a series of public meetings aimed at gathering feedback on the proposals. The first public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. <\/p>\n Gilbert Trejo, vice president and chief engineer for El Paso Water, discussed in KFOX14 Community Conversations why the utility is considering a two-year budget, what is at stake for customers, and the key differences among the four budget options, including how much each could affect customers.<\/p>\n The discussion is also expected to focus on what could happen if planned investments are delayed, and whether El Paso Water has explored other ways to reduce costs or prioritize projects differently.<\/p>\n El Paso Water is asking customers to share feedback on the proposals and is expected to address how much influence public input will have on the final budget. <\/p>\n The utility is also expected to outline ways for customers to provide input if they cannot attend meetings in person.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: Community Conversations: Sheriff Ugarte speaks on the projected $6M budget shortfall<\/a><\/p>\n