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Board adopts 2026 Water Utility budget; Bristol customers to be charged for public fire protection
Summary
The board approved the 2026 Water Utility budget (Resolution 25‑27), which proposes a $111,000 revenue increase largely from charging Bristol water‑district customers for public fire protection and recommends one‑time capital projects including a $3.33M water relay for South Kenosha and Springbrook Road.
Trustees adopted the 2026 Water Utility budget after a staff presentation outlining revenue, expenditure and capital plans.
Kathy explained that operating revenue is expected to increase by about $111,000, driven primarily by charging Bristol customers in the Pleasant Prairie Water District for public fire protection; she said, "As of 1 01/26, we'll be charging them for our public fire protection, which accounts for about 90,000." She told the board purchased water remains the largest expenditure (about 42% of total) and noted significant one‑time capital requests, including a proposed water relay for South Kenosha and Springbrook Road estimated at $3,330,000 and booster‑station work.
Staff presented projections showing a strong cash position: water utility cash reserves ended 2024 at approximately $13.9 million and are estimated to end 2025 at about $15.4 million. The 2026 budget reduces cash by a projected $661,000 due to higher capital outlays. Trustees asked about long‑range items — including a placeholder for a solar installation at a booster station around 2030 — and asked staff to return with further feasibility and cost data before making long‑term commitments.
Trustee Rusty Creamer moved to adopt Resolution 25‑27; the motion was seconded and the board approved the budget by voice vote.
