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Sewer fund meeting: Jackson Thornton reports systemwide recovery above 100%
Summary
Jackson Thornton told the council the sewer system achieved a reported systemwide recovery of about 102%, placing the sewer fund near financial sufficiency; staff cautioned the water-side shortfall still requires broader planning work.
The Jackson Thornton presentation included a separate analysis for sewer where the firm reported a systemwide recovery of 102%. "Great news on the sewer recovery, which I very rarely get to say. From a system wide, 102% recovery, you're right in line," the consultant said.
Consultants and staff explained why the sewer result differs from water: the sewer system has different usage patterns and DOE is a much smaller sewer customer. Staff said the sewer master plan still needs completion and that some residential rate classes show underrecovery; next steps include finalizing the master plan, re-running FY26 data and considering balance across rate classes in any eventual rate schedule. No vote or ordinance was taken; staff will return with more detailed recommendations after completing the outstanding technical work.
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