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Finance committee reviews sewer study, staffing and rate options ahead of public hearing
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a general sewer plan and rate options Sept. 16. The plan recommends a capital reserve target for the sewer capital fund, two additional operations FTEs phased 2026–2027, and a public hearing on rates next week; council adoption is scheduled for Oct. 14, with rates slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2026 if adopted.
The Port Orchard finance committee on Sept. 16 reviewed the general sewer plan (GSP) and accompanying rate study and heard staff recommendations on a capital reserve target and additional operations staffing before a public hearing scheduled for the next week.
Public Works Director Dennis Ryan and Finance Director Noah Crocker told the committee that the consultants — Consort (general sewer plan) and FCS Group (rate study) — worked in parallel over the past two years. Crocker said the rate ordinance will be posted for public comment ahead of a council meeting planned Oct. 14, and that any adopted rate changes would be effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The two principal items discussed were a recommended capital reserve target for the sewer capital construction fund (Fund 433) and staffing identified in the GSP. The consultants recommended establishing a capital reserve equal to about 2% of original cost of fixed assets for Fund 433; staff…
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