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Ravenel adopts first wastewater utility enterprise fund budget; council expects customer base to grow
Summary
On June 30, 2026, Ravenel’s council approved the town’s first wastewater utility enterprise fund budget, a measure councilors said will improve financial position as customer counts rise; council approved the ordinance on a recorded roll-call vote.
The Town of Ravenel council voted June 30 to adopt the municipality’s first wastewater utility enterprise fund budget, approving the ordinance after a first-reading motion and roll-call vote.
Mayor (speaker 2) framed the budget as the town’s initial formal financial plan for the sewer department. Councilors and staff described the budget as built around a growing customer base: a speaker estimated current customers at “about 350—50 something” during the discussion and the mayor said the count could reach “500 easily” by year’s end. Council members noted many fixed expenses will be spread over more customers as the system grows, improving the utility’s finances.
A motion to accept the wastewater budget passed on a recorded roll-call vote with all councilors voting in favor. Councilors thanked staff (including Wardis Jr. and Tammy, who were credited with working through the numbers) for preparing the ordinance and noted the budget figures may change as customer counts change.
Next steps: the ordinance adoption provides the financial framework for the wastewater utility; staff will monitor system growth and bring adjustments as needed in subsequent budget cycles.
