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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: 2023 2024 2025 2026 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED Gals of Sewage Treated (Millions) 16.66 17.47 14.71 13.80 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 $56,500 with the current rate used to estimate 2026 revenues. 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 varied over the past few years, but the cost of treating wastewater has increased. For 2026, the M.C.E.S. Charges have decreased 6.86% to $47,875. Since sewer flows have been varying 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 2026, $20,000 is budgeted to flush sewer lines. 48