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Water resources department previews $65M utility budget, details reserves and several capital projects
Summary
City water and sewer staff presented a FY26 utility budget that balances about $65 million in revenue and expenses, explained reserve levels, proposed seven new utility positions to support operations and clean‑out programs, and listed several ongoing and planned capital projects including biosolids drying and pump‑station work.
City water and sewer staff on May 22 outlined proposed FY26 utility budgets that together total roughly $65,000,000 and described reserve balances, planned capital work and staffing additions.
Valerie, the utility presenter, said most revenue comes from water and sewer charges and showed that sewer revenue is about twice water revenue. She said the working capital reserves available as of March 31, 2025, were roughly $93,000,000 with commitments of about $16,000,000 and a policy to retain 12 months of operating expenses…
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