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Water and sewer officials report strong revenue gains, AMI meter rollout and new debt service for bond issuance
Summary
Water and sewer staff told the finance committee revenues are up about $14.9 million largely from rate increases and improved system efficiencies, noted a new debt service payment tied to a $75 million issuance and said the AMI meter phase will add roughly 18,000 meters over the next 24 months.
Water and sewer department leaders told the finance committee the utility’s revenues are materially higher in the FY‑26 budget draft, driven by rate increases and improved meter capture after beginning an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) rollout.
Staff said total revenues on the water and sewer side are budgeted about $14.9 million higher than last year; they attributed roughly 10 percent of that increase to rate changes and a portion to improved capture and account auditing tied to the AMI project. Officials said the…
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