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Moses Lake utility fund proposed expenses rise 14.2% as capital contribution increases
Summary
City staff presented a proposed utility fund budget of about $8.0 million, citing a 14.2% increase driven mainly by a $300,000 rise in capital contributions and higher internal service allocations. Staff also summarized wastewater staffing certifications, sewer cleaning mileage, and an accounting discrepancy flagged by Council member Myers.
Moses Lake City staff presented a proposed utility fund budget of $8,000,247.01, a 14.2% increase from the prior year, at the city council’s budget workshop. Officials said the largest drivers are higher capital outlay and increased internal service allocations.
The increase is driven in part by a roughly $300,000 rise in the fund’s contribution to capital — from about $1.7 million to $2.0 million — a change staff described as about a 20% increase in the contribution. Staff also said internal service allocations and accounting adjustments contributed to the overall 14.2% increase.
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