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Public Works reports development-driven revenue gains; staff says capital delays pushed projects into later years
Summary
Public Works updated the council on the Water Worth Utility Rate Modeling Program, reporting $368,000 in additional water revenue and $176,000 in additional sewer revenue tied to development, several capital projects moved into 2026–2028, and a $400,000 UV bank replacement added to the 2026 forecast.
Amy Doherty, Public Works business asset senior manager, updated the council on the Water Worth Utility Rate Modeling Program and said the department has revised its five-year rate models using actual 2025 results and adjustments for the 2026 budget.
Doherty said the updated model shows the water utility realized $368,000 in higher revenues “from general facilities charges, driven by more development activity than anticipated,” and that operating costs rose by about $200,000 because of higher fire and casualty insurance costs. “You can see the net effect in the side by side model…
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