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Wastewater and transit funds show small deficits; staff request new operators and transit manager
Summary
Staff proposed modest deficits in enterprise funds (roughly $35,000 for wastewater) covered by reserves, requested wastewater operator positions to cover retirements and a transit manager to oversee operations and reporting, and listed capital needs including a CCTV truck generator share and oxidation‑ditch motor work.
In the enterprise funds review, staff projected wastewater revenues of $5.6 million against expenses of $5.6 million, noting a roughly $35,000 deficit that would come from reserves. Kate said the wastewater budget includes capital purchases and projects, including a proposed $114,000 cab tractor replacement and motor assembly and access‑control work.
Staff also asked to add wastewater systems operator positions to cover anticipated retirements and training lead times, and proposed a transit manager role to supervise operations and reporting while a senior transit driver position phases out upon retirement. Transit revenues and expenses were each projected near $1.5 million, and staff said passenger fares are expected to rise slightly but the overall fund is largely grant‑supported.
Council clarified procurement and spending authority, with staff explaining larger projects would return to council if they exceed the city manager’s contract signing authority. Staff flagged a $125,000 sewer rate‑study request to ensure rates keep pace; council members asked for timing and follow‑up reporting.
