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SEWER OPERATING FUND ENTERPRISE FUNDS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The Sewer Operating Fund is responsible for the maintenance of all lift stations and sanitary sewer lines in the City. The Sewer Operating Fund is self-sustaining from revenues derived from utility charges. GOALS: 1. Keep all lift stations and sewer lines functioning safely and efficiently. MEASURABLE WORKLOAD DATA: 2021 ACTUAL Gals of Sewage Treated (Millions) 15.67 Miles of Sewer Lines Service Connections BUDGET COMMENTARY: 2022 2023 2024 ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED 15.18 16.66 17.47 The main revenue source is sewer revenues, which are based on the number of sewer connections, past sewer usage and sewer rate. Sewer charges are estimated to generate revenues of $56,000 and currently no rate increase was used to estimate 2024 revenues; however, The City will review its rates and adjust if needed to properly fund future sewer operations. Interest income is another revenue source and is based on estimated interest earning. On the expense side, the largest expense within Other Services and Charges are the M.C.E.S. Charges for sewer treatment. These charges are based on actual sewer flows and sewer treatment costs charged by the M.C.E.S. The City's flows have increased over the past year and the cost of treating wastewater has increased. For 2024, the M.C.E.S. Charges have increased 13.03% to $60,470. Since sewer flows have been increasing over the past several years, the City is budgeting $25,000 to inspect sewer lines for infiltration of ground water into the system. The City also annually budgets to flush (clean) sewer lines to prevent sewer backups. For 2024, $20,000 is budgeted to flush sewer lines. 54