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Woodland outlines 2026 public‑works budget; water revenues up, biosolids-tank engineering and vac truck planned
Summary
Public Works presented Woodland's preliminary 2026 budget: projected water revenues of about $3.08 million, planned engineering for an SR‑503 waterline replacement and biosolids tank, and a proposed $380,000 vac truck purchase to save on third‑party costs.
Council held a budget workshop focused on public works and utilities.
Riley, the public‑works director, presented a preliminary 2026 public‑works budget and explained that many park and street projects are funded through general‑fund transfers and grants. He said projected water revenues for 2026 are about $3,078,000, representing a 13.6% increase over the prior base, and noted the city has seen substantial one‑time SDC assessment inflows in recent years that have bolstered reserves.
Riley outlined key capital items: engineering for a planned SR‑503 waterline replacement (about $340,000 listed for engineering) and an engineering/consulting line of about $681,000 for a new biosolids tank at the wastewater facility; that tank is in preliminary engineering with Gibson Olsen and could move toward construction in late 2026 or early 2027. He said the city expects to set aside $200,000 annually for rainy‑well cleaning and noted recurring repair and maintenance costs for aging equipment.
The presentation also included a planned purchase of a vac truck, estimated at roughly $380,000, which the city would split between water and sewer funds. Riley explained that owning a vac truck would let the city dispose of material at its own wastewater plant rather than pay third‑party contractors and reduce overtime and hauling costs.
The council asked for clearer tabular budget exports and a line‑item breakout (a request Riley and finance staff agreed to provide). Staff also noted work on grant applications for multiple road and sidewalk projects, including South Beacon pedestrian/bike lanes and related grind-and‑overlay projects.
