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DPW director and finance staff explain higher use of water/sewer net position; rate model update planned
Summary
Public works director Peter Rice and finance staff told councilors the increased use of water and sewer net position in FY26 reflects trued‑up consumption projections, a projected loss of a large wholesale customer and operating cost pressures; staff said a rate‑model review will start this summer.
Public Works Director Peter Rice and Finance Director Nathan Lenny addressed council questions about water and sewer finances at the May 28 work session, explaining why use of net position (fund balance) is higher in the proposed FY26 plan.
Rice said the city operates two water and two wastewater plants, maintains reservoir and wellhead protection and performs many functions in‑house…
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