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Water operating budget up ~19%; staff point to base-residential resets, software and electricity costs
Summary
Staff told the committee the water operating budget shows about a 19% increase, driven mainly by base residential rate resets, software-license renewals tied to telemetry and treatment operations, and higher electric costs from additional pumping facilities.
Presenter summarized the water operating budget, saying "So the water, that's 19% total. The main driver of that is budget to budget are base residential." He noted commercial base revenue and meter proportionality adjustments also contribute to differences across customer classes.
Staff described software renewals (multiple treatment-plant licenses coming due), planned replacement of the fuel-management computer and higher telemetry support costs associated with the Westlake plant. Director added that additional pumping facilities and expanded operations will increase electric bills, which partly explains a projected 26% increase in utilities costs on the water side.
