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Board hears water/sewer rate adjustments and multi‑million dollar projects

Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the board water sales are projected to rise 5% and sewer charges 2%; enterprise fund revenue is budgeted at about $19.66 million and staff outlined several capital projects including SCADA (ARPA funded), a reallocation study with an estimated local share of ~$400,000, and a potential Sanford Knob tank estimated at $6–6.8 million.

At the April 13 budget workshop, city staff reviewed the enterprise (water and sewer) fund and projected rate changes and capital needs. Staff said metered water sales are budgeted to increase by about 5% and sewer service charges by about 2% for the coming fiscal year, driving a total enterprise fund revenue projection of approximately $19,660,550.

Staff walked the board through operating and capital items: water treatment plant operating expenses were budgeted at…

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