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Board adopts 2026 Sewer Utility budget amid rising treatment costs from Kenosha
Summary
The Village Board approved the 2026 Sewer Utility budget (Resolution 25‑28). Staff noted operating revenues are projected up about $153,000 while expenditures rise by roughly $429,000, driven mainly by higher sewer treatment costs passed through by Kenosha Water Utility; no customer rate increases were passed on in 2026.
The board adopted the 2026 Sewer Utility budget after a staff presentation describing revenue, expenditure and capital plans and noting treatment‑cost pressure from Kenosha Water Utility.
Kathy summarized that operating revenues for '26 are budgeted up about $153,000 while operating expenditures increase by roughly $429,000, with treatment costs being the principal driver and Kenosha's multi‑year increases continuing to affect municipal treatment expenses. She said the sewer fund’s 2026 expenditures are budgeted at about $7.4 million and highlighted planned capital work including Highway 165 sewer main repair (spread over multiple years) and several lift‑station projects.
Trustees requested additional context and a multi‑year lookback (flows, BODs, wet/dry weather impacts) to show trends and help distinguish treatment‑cost increases due to rate changes from operational or weather‑driven variance; staff agreed to provide spreadsheets and a summary for future budget discussions.
Trustee James Kedrill moved to approve Resolution 25‑28; the motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote.
