FY27 Proposed Budget

 Cybersecurity threats are prompting federal agencies to recommend manual operation of systems to prevent loss of control or contamination, limiting the ability to reduce personnel costs through automation.  PFAS, microplastics, nitrates, and other pollutants continue to be emitted into drinking water sources creating public concern without public policy to mitigate the pollution sources.

Budget highlights

Service Level Change Summary: In fiscal year 2027, a proposed increase of 3% is budgeted in Water.

Staffing Level Change Summary: Fis cal year 2027, 1 FTE was added for Treatment Plant Operator.

Financial Highlights:

Water Administration expenditures increased 2.4% mainly due to increases in personnel expenditures.

Water Distribution System had an overall decrease of .2% with personnel expenditures making up 51.8% of the budget with a 3.9% increase.

Water Customer Service includes $1,036,200 in chargeback revenues in fiscal year 2027 for services now shared with the Wastewater Fund. Capital Outlay decreased 4.5% due to the purchase of a small truck fiscal year 2026 .

Water FY27 Expenditures - $10,517,000

2024 Actual

2025 Actual

2026 Budget 2026 Revised 2027 Budget 2028 Projected

Personnel

Services Supplies Capital Outlay Debt Service 211