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We take a comprehensive approach for evaluating the condition of the system, and a purposeful, rational plan over multiple years to rehabilitate or replace the most -deteriorated facilities first. This long-range planning is aimed at maintaining consistent and predictable wastewater rates, so communities can plan for their share of costs. While debt service, labor, and operation and maintenance costs continue to put pressure on the budget, MCES remains a national model among large regional wastewater systems. Our rates are well below the national average for large agencies that treat more than 100 million gallons per day. What impacts a community's total MWC from year to year? • Overall MCES budget • Community's total flow volume • Total regional flow volume and community's relative share of the total How do wet -weather cycles impact a community's MWC? Communities with high inflow and infiltration (I/I) of clear water into sanitary sewers will have increased wastewater flows, which could result in paying a greater portion of the MWC. As communities act to reduce VI, their share of the region's total wastewater flow will shift. Even a community that does not contribute excessive I/1 and has stable flow from year to year may see a shift in its share of the MWC as other communities reduce their share of the overall flow. What is the annual budget schedule? January -April: Operating budget is developed and rates and charges are proposed Early May: Metropolitan Council Environment Committee direction for public meetings Late May/June: Municipal customer forums Early July: Environment Committee review of customer input and recommended rates and charges Late July: Council approval of municipal wastewater charge and other rates Late August: Council adoption of preliminary operating budget December: Council adoption of final budget and levies For more information about the MCES budgeting process, contact Ned Smith, Finance & Revenue Director, at Ned. Smith@metc.state.mn.us, or visit the following links: 2017 Municipal Wastewater Charges (by community): httas:llmetrocouncil.org/Wastewater- Wa ter/Fundino-Finance/Finance-Pubs/2017-Municipal-Wastewater-Charges. aspx Wastewater Finance Facts: https:llmetrocouncii.oMlAbout-Us/Factsl Wastewater-WaterF/Wastewater-Finance-Facts. aspx MCES Funding & Finance Overview: haps://metrocouncil.ora1 Wastewater-Water/Fundina-Finance.aspx 50 Our wastewater collection and treatment rates are well below the national average for large agencies that treat more than 100 million gallons per day. Metropolitan Council 90 Robert Street North Saint Paul, MN 55101 Main: 651.602.1000 TTY: 651.291.0904 nation: 651.602.1500 rfo@ m etc. state. m n. us