Commission approves seven permanent Water Reclamation District positions funded by rates, not tax revenue

The Clark County Commission on Sept. 2 approved the creation of seven proprietary‑fund permanent positions for the Clark County Water Reclamation District for fiscal year 2026. Tom Minowigan, speaking for the district, said the positions will support operations and maintenance, capital improvement delivery, the septic‑to‑sewer conversion program and wastewater monitoring and surveillance efforts.

Why it matters: The positions will support around‑the‑clock plant and lift‑station reliability, capital projects, community‑sensitive septic‑conversion work and wastewater science partnerships with public health partners. Minowigan said the positions were included in the district’s approved FY26 budget and are funded by rate revenue rather than county taxes.

Commissioner Michael Kirkpatrick asked Minowigan to put on the record that the funding exists in the current budget; Minowigan confirmed the positions were included in the FY26 budget request and will be funded by customer rates. The board approved the request; staff noted the district receives funding through rate structures and not general county tax revenues.

Next steps: The district may proceed with onboarding for the seven positions under the FY26 budget authorization.