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Krebs Utilities Authority reviews 2026–27 budget draft with projected $600,000 revenue
Summary
KUA staff presented a draft 2026–27 budget with projected revenues around $600,000, a proposed $100,000 transfer from the city general fund and $228,491 proposed for capital outlay; salary increases were proposed on a position-by-position basis and council will make final decisions.
Krebs Utilities Authority staff reviewed a draft budget for fiscal year 2026–27 that included proposed employee raises, a projected revenue increase tied to planned water and sewer rate adjustments and an intended $100,000 transfer from the City of Krebs general fund. Staff projected revenues "in the neighborhood of $600,000" if the discussed rate increases are adopted.
Mike Kern, presenting the budget, said the utility had limited reserves because of recent operating expenses such as chemical supplies and dam repairs, but the draft shows an available $228,491 for capital outlay in the starting proposal. Kern emphasized salary proposals were prepared individually, not as an across‑the‑board percentage, and said the city council would give the final approval of pay adjustments.
The board discussed whether immediate raises and capital expenditures were appropriate given constrained cash flow. Chairman Zella Kincaid and other members asked staff to reconcile payroll and budget figures before finalizing proposals. Kern offered to update the draft for the board to review and the council to consider at their budget meeting.
