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Committee flags reclaimed-water maintenance gaps and fund shortfall; fee study to follow
Summary
Committee discussion highlighted lost pig ports and lack of maintenance capacity in the reclaimed-water system, a forecast deficit that has relied on a general fund transfer, and a planned fee study that staff will use to propose enterprise-fund adjustments and possible bridge loan use for operations.
Devin Schmidt, finance director, told the committee the reclaimed-water enterprise fund shows an operating expense forecast that exceeds revenues absent general fund transfers. Schmidt presented options including an emergency bridge loan for operations while the city addresses capital needs.
Why it matters: Committee members and staff said the reclaimed-water fund has a structural shortfall that could require fee increases or transfers from other funds; the committee requested…
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