Dear Colleagues,
As part of our annual budget process, Campus Operations has received approval for a set of incremental rate increases, effective September 1, 2025. These adjustments are necessary to support full cost recovery for non-core funded services and reflect rising labor and operational costs.
Educational and General (E&G) units will continue to receive core services (custodial, landscaping, and general maintenance) at no direct cost. Cost impacts will be limited to departments that request services beyond baseline support levels. Updated rates are available here.
Key updates for FY 2025–26 include:
- A streamlined rate structure for Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Prevention Services, and Utilities and Energy Management.
- A modification in project management fees for auxiliary units from an hourly rate to a percentage.
Additional adjustments were under consideration, such as revisions to project management fees for projects under $4 million for E&G units. We are deferring those to the FY 2026–27 budget cycle to allow us time to complete a comprehensive review of internal budgeting practices.
If you have specific concerns, please contact me or the department directors, who can help with clarification or evaluation of options.
Sincerely,
Brent Stringfellow AIA | Associate Vice President
The University of Texas at Austin | Campus Operations