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Council schedules deeper review after Langner warns of Sewer Fund shortfalls
Summary
Councilor Paul Langner told the Rainier City Council the Sewer Fund "is not performing well and has shortfalls," prompting plans for a sewer fund discussion at the next meeting, an audit presentation in February and a proposed revenue committee of councilors and budget committee members.
Councilor Paul Langner reported he and staff reviewed sewer finances with City Administrator W. Scott Jorgensen and Public Works Director Russ Reigel and concluded the Sewer Fund is experiencing operational shortfalls. "The Sewer Fund is not performing well and has shortfalls," Langner said, and requested the topic be placed on the February agenda.
City Administrator W. Scott Jorgensen told the council the audit report is scheduled for the February meeting and recommended formation of a revenue committee that would include councilors and budget committee members to explore revenue and expenditure options. The council did not take immediate action but directed staff to prepare audit materials and an agenda item for detailed discussion. Reigel noted flow monitoring work is under way for separate wastewater system reporting to state regulators, which will feed into fiscal planning.
