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WRWC adopts tentative FY2026–27 budget, keeps $900,000 contingency
Summary
The commission approved a tentative FY2026–27 WRWC budget with projected revenue of $2.1 million from the 1.5% water surcharge, estimated expenses of $3.9 million, a projected cash balance of $2.6 million and a $900,000 contingency for TBD projects.
The Western Regional Water Commission voted unanimously to approve its tentative fiscal year 2026–27 budget at the Feb. 18 meeting.
Kim Rigdon presented the proposed budget and said total anticipated revenue from the 1.5% water surcharge fees is estimated at $2,100,000, "and that is up almost $96,000, from last fiscal year's projections due to water rate increases over the past couple years." Staff listed total estimated expenses of $3,900,000 and a projected cash balance of $2,600,000. A project contingency line of $900,000 was carried forward to address projects labeled TBD as scopes are developed.
Staff explained professional services details included the Raftelis feasibility work and the Resource Concepts update previously approved. Annual routine operating expenses were listed at $819,333, reflecting modest cost‑of‑living increases in staff and contracted services. Member Vanderwell moved to approve the tentative budget; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the tentative budget will be submitted to the Nevada Department of Taxation by April 15 and that a public hearing on the final budget is scheduled for May 27, with adoption targeted for June 1, 2026.
