Western Regional Water Commission adopts $3.4 million fiscal 2026 budget

The Western Regional Water Commission approved its fiscal year 2026 budget at its May 20 meeting, with staff saying projected expenditures total $3.4 million and the budget would leave an estimated $543,750 in the commission's fund balance.

Kim Rigdon, WRWC staff, presented the budget materials and told commissioners that the Nevada Department of Taxation reviewed the commission's tentative budget and “had no findings for our tentative budget,” meaning the commission may submit the tentative document as the final budget upon approval. Rigdon said projected revenues for fiscal 2026 are $1,900,000 and the estimated beginning fund balance is $1,900,000.

The budget presentation included a breakdown of professional services contracts, operational costs and staff services. Rigdon said the commission retains a practice of keeping six months of operating expenses in reserve.

Commissioners praised the clarity of the professional services breakdown and asked one follow-up question about investment earnings, noting those earnings are projected to be lower than in prior years. Rigdon said she would follow up with the fiscal office to clarify the change in investment earnings. A public hearing on the budget drew no public comment.

After discussion the budget was treated as approved and staff asked commissioners to sign the document so it could be submitted to the Department of Taxation for final processing.

The commission also handled routine board business at the same meeting: the agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote earlier in the session.