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Council asks staff for reconciled numbers, historical spending and refined scenarios ahead of budget vote
Summary
Council members requested staff reconcile differences in reported water fund balances, provide historical capital spending and rerun scenarios without assumed revenue growth; Wirtz agreed to share slides and the model for staff analysis.
During the work session councilors frequently pressed for clarity on the model inputs and the historical numbers behind projected balances.
Multiple members noted a gap between prior notes that showed an approximately $828,000 fund balance and the $86,000 residual used in Wirtz's presentation. Councilors asked staff (Peter and Matt were mentioned) to provide historical spending data across several years and to explain the revenue-growth assumptions embedded in the model. Several councilors asked Wirtz to run alternative scenarios that remove assumed revenue growth so the council can see outcomes that rely only on current rates and expected operating results.
Wirtz agreed to send slides and the model to Matt and Peter for follow-up; staff committed to return with reconciled audited balances, a five‑year capital project list, historical spending back at least six to ten years, and alternate scenarios before budget adoption. The session ended with no formal funding decision; the council adjourned by voice vote.
