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Council hears water and sewer fund will draw on reserves without changes; rate review planned
Summary
Officials said the water and sewer enterprise is facing pressure from capital spending and repairs and that the 3% scheduled rate increase may not be sufficient; staff will study meter accuracy, fees and other adjustments before recommending any additional rate change.
Biloxi staff told the City Council at a workshop that the water and sewer enterprise fund will likely reduce its fund balance this fiscal year unless the city takes steps to increase revenue or reduce costs. A staff presenter reminded councilmembers that the water and sewer operation is an enterprise fund and that revenues are intended to be spent within that fund. The presenter said the 3 percent rate increase already scheduled through 2027 may not be enough to cover current outlays and…
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