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Cowlitz County reviews water, sewer, stormwater and solid-waste budgets; reserves, ARPA projects highlighted
Summary
Officials reviewed operating and reserve balances for water, sewer and solid waste, outlined ARPA- and grant-funded capital projects (including Shadow Mountain and Riderwood), and previewed major solid-waste transfers and equipment needs.
County staff presented a detailed mid-cycle review of the water, sewer, stormwater and solid-waste funds during the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Sean Roe, a county finance presenter, told commissioners that year-to-date water and sewer operating revenues are roughly $2.3 million compared with a $2.58 million budget and that about $400,000 in accruals remain to be posted. He said personnel costs have been lower than budgeted because of open FTEs and that supplies include about $330,000 for purchased water and roughly $30,000 for treatment chemicals. "Today, we're here to talk about water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste for budget review," Roe said.
Commissioners asked about treatment additives and reserve adequacy. A staff member…
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