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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 2026 BUDGET Function: Public Works Fund # 604 Activity: Surface Water Management Activity # 49550 Activity Scope The Surface Water Management Utility Fund is a self-sustaining fund, or enterprise fund of the City. The function of the Surface Water Management (SWM) utility is the collection, treatment and disposition of storm water as well as the maintenance of the storm sewers. The current fee structure is based upon zoning classification and parcel acreage. Collection of these fees is done through the utility billing process. Objectives 1. Maintain the storm water system including pipes and ponds in an appropriate manner. 2. Continue to make environmental improvements to the surface water system whenever cost-effectively possible. Issues 1. Budget constraints. 2. Increased State and Federal regulations. Budget Commentary The 2026 operating budget is an increase of 13.6% from the previous year's budget with an overall increase of 73.5% with capital outlay. Capital outlay includes cost share of $500,000 from the 2026 PMP project. An operating transfer of ($74,000) to the Equipment, Building, and Replacement Fund has also been budgeted. Budaet Summa Personnel Services Commodities Contractual Services Capital Outlay Other Charges Total Percent Change Full -Time Equivalent positions Expenditures by Classification 2023 2024 2025 2026 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET $ 342,441 $ 336,957 $ 369,190 $ 388,940 12,336 6,094 14,750 25,250 318,001 335,290 360,584 431,853 780 - - 500,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 $ 747,558 $ 752,341 $ 818,524 $ 1,420,043 0.6% 8.8% 73.5% 5% 27% 35% o Personnel Services o Commodities ❑Contractual Services O Capital Outlay 2% - ■ Other Charges 31% 01