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County Manager presents proposed FY 2026-27 budget for Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District
Summary
At a special meeting, the County Manager presented a proposed $3,778,517 budget for the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District, highlighting roughly $1 million in capital outlays and projects including meter replacement, generator swaps, SCADA upgrades and lift station work. The board set a public hearing for June 1 and must adopt the budget by July 1.
The County Manager presented the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget at a special meeting, saying the plan totals $3,778,517 and includes a package of capital projects and operational funding. The board carried a motion to reconvene the special meeting by voice vote before the presentation.
“This is the fiscal year 20 27 proposed budget for the Ocean Sands Water and Sewer District,” the County Manager said, describing the district as an entity that serves a small geographic area and provides “a greater level of service than other areas of the county receive.” The County Manager said the district is expected to meet operational and capital needs through ad valorem taxes within the district and rates charged for utility services.
The presentation listed capital and project allocations the County Manager described as part of the proposed capital outlay. Items identified included $8,000 for replacement valves; $390,591 for a meter replacement project; $80,000 for lift station rehabilitation; $240,000 for replacement of three generators; $150,000 for SCADA upgrades; and $100,000 for groundwater-lowering pump station improvements. The County Manager also stated that the proposed budget includes a capital outlay “just over $1,000,000” and later gave a proposed total budget figure of $3,778,517.
Board members were told the proposed budget is available for their review, debate and modification. The County Manager said the board may hold a work session either before or after a public hearing set for June 1, and reminded the board that the budget must be adopted by July 1.
The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or provide names for the motion and second; the motion to reconvene was carried by voice vote. Exact vote tallies and the mover/second identities were not specified in the meeting record provided.
Next steps: the board will review the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, hold a public hearing on June 1, and must adopt a final budget by July 1.
