FY27 Proposed Budget

• Continued WWD partnership with the University of Iowa CEE Department on development of a technology park. The mission is pilot emerging technologies in wastewater treatment and water reclamation. • Continued offer of tours to outside groups, students of all grade levels and student interns so to promote the importance of wastewater treatment as it applies to public safety and to “build the bench” of future professionals in the field of wastewater treatment and water reclamation. • Continued work towards retaining staff and provide training opportunities for existing and new replacement staff. • Continued support to provide a training environment for student interns from KCC, DMACC and interested persons wanting to experience the wastewater industry. Digester Complex Rehabilitation/RNG Project will continue for the next two years. There will be coordination with staff and contractor for smooth installation and plant operations. There will be coordination with MidAmerican Energy Company(MEC) for the installation of the plant connection to the MEC distribution system. There will be solicitation for a Gas Broker to assist in selling the RNG to the local market. FY26-28. • There will be coordination with MEC for the installation of a new natural gas service line CY 26-27. • Removal and replacement of heat exchanger H8502 in the basement of the New Digester Complex. Work to be performed by WWD staff FY26. • Removal and replacement of the Return Activated Sludge Pumps located in the basement of the Sludge Pumping/Recirulation Building. Work to be performed by WWD staff FY26 • Replacement of existing mixers in Cells 10 and placement of new energy efficient mixers in Cells 9 & 10, of Trains 3. Work to be performed by WWD staff FY26. • Cartegraph implementation finalization and the training of treatment plant staff to complete implementation and utilization will continue in FY26-27 and beyond. • New controls for Highlander lift station. Work to be performed by WWD staff FY25-26. • Rebuild electrical panels and controls in the Sludge Pump Building using modern VFDs and new electrical buckets for switches and overloads. Work to be performed by the WWD staff FY26 • Continued yearly sewer maintenance program that includes lining, spot repairs and make repairs of sewer deficiencies as found to maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer. • Continued review of development projects within the City in conjunction with Engineering, to ensure City standards are followed, and meets our long-term goals. • Continued support of inspection request for new sewer installations within the City prior to acceptance so to reduce issues when the contractor maintenance bond ends.

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