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Merkel Election Information

 The Merkel City Council regular meeting will be held on August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel.

The Merkel EDC will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel.

The Merkel Planning and Zoning Committee will meet on August 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel. 

City of Merkel Municipal Energy Usage
Calendar Year 2024

The City of Merkel purchases natural gas from Atmos Energy. In Calendar Year 2024, the City purchased a total of 3,350 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of natural gas.
The City purchases electricity from GEXA Energy and Taylor Electric Cooperative. In Calendar Year 2024, the City purchased a total of 443,747 kilowatt-hours.
The City purchases water from the City of Abilene. In Calendar Year 2024, the City purchased a total of 94,244,000 gallons of water.
The total cost of natural gas, electricity, and water purchased by the City in the Calendar Year 2024 is $820,880.02.

Click links below to view the following documents:

  1. 2024 City of Merkel Form 50-212 Notice 07.25.2024
  2. FY2025 Proposed Budget
  3. FY2025 Budget Ordinance
  4. FY2025 Property Tax Ordinance
  5. FY2025 Budget Cover Page
  6. Ordinance No. 08192024-1 Water, Sewer Utility and Solid Waste Rate Increase
  7. 2024 Merkel AFR final
  8. City of Merkel 2024 Consumer Confidence Report

The City of Merkel is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA ProgramDiscrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.