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SEWER OPERATING FUND ENTERPRISE FUNDS ACTIVITY SCOPE: The Sewer Operating Fund is the only Enterprise Fund the City has. It 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. OBJECTIVES: 1. Keep all lift stations and sewer lines functioning safely and efficiently. MEASURABLE WORKLOAD DATA: 2012 2013 2014 2015 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED Gals of Sewage Treated (Millions) 7.00 9.10 10.15 10.25 Miles of Sewer Lines Service Connections BUDGET COMMENTARY: 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 $42,000 and no rate increase was used to estimate 2015 revenues. Interest income is another revenue source and is based on estimated interest earning. On the expense side, supplies budgets for 2015 were left at 2014 expense levels based on past costs. 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 waste water has also increased. For 2015 the M.C.E.S. Charges have increased 8.56% to $21,156. The City also annually budgets to flush (clean) sewer lines to prevent sewer backups. For 2015 $8,000 is budgeted to flush sewer lines. M