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SEWER OPERATING FUND ENTERPRISE FUNDS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: 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 Selmer Operating Fund is self-sustaining from revenues derived from utility charges: GOALS: 1. Keep all lift stations.and sewerlines functioning safely and efficiently. MEASURABLE WORKLOAD DATA: 2014 ACTUAL Gals of Sewage Treated (Millions) 10.15 Miles of Sewer Lines. Service Connections BUDGET COMMENTARY' 2015 2016 2017 ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED 10.25 10.95 11.19 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 $51,000 and currently no rate increase. was used to estimate 20.17 revenues, however it appears a rate increase may be needed. to properly fund future sewer operations. Interest income is another revenue source and is based an estimated interest earning: On the expense side, supplies budgets for 2017 were increased slightly based an 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 2017 the M.C.E.S. Charges have increased 8.14% to $27,805. The City also. annually budgets to flush (clean) sewer lines to prevent sewer backups. For 2017 $12,000 is budgeted to flush:sewer lines. 64