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Percentage <br />increase <br />5.37%4.58%4.16%3.91%3.74% <br />A survey of local municipalities 2026 utility rates is attached. The Saint Anthony Village 2025 utility rates <br />are lower than many of the surrounding cities surveyed. <br />The Water/Sewer Utility fund summary budget is attached. <br />Lastly, a long-range Utility revenue plan is attached. The plan addressed a strategic plan goal to develop <br />long term revenue planning. The rates are being managed to begin supporting capital needs of the <br />water and sewer operations. The current plan projects that support will begin in 2026 with a transfer to <br />the Utilities Infrastructure fund. <br />Stormwater Fund <br />2026 planned costs include routine pond treatment expenses of around $22,000, and improvements to <br />the Water Re-use retaining wall that is in danger of failing, these costs are expected to be around <br />$145,000. <br />Utilities Infrastructure Fund <br />Significant costs for Utilities Infrastructure fund 2026 include <br />·Automation of Backwash Valves at Iron Plant expected to cost $210,000 <br />·Roof replacement on Iron Plant at an estimated cost of $95,000 <br />·City-wide water meters are at the end of their useful life and will need to be replaced. This is <br />estimated to cost $1,100,000 and will be spread across 3-4 years. <br />·Wellhouse 3, 4, and 5 are in need of new roofs in 2026, this is expected to cost around $42,000 <br />·A quote for providing a Water Treatment Plant Components Assessment was received in 2025 at <br />a cost of $46,800. The goal of this assessment is to provide a clearer understanding of when <br />major replacement costs may arise within the water treatment facilities. Staff are currently <br />exploring alternative options to reduce the overall cost of the assessment. <br />Lastly, a long-range Utility revenue plan is attached. The plan addressed a strategic plan goal to develop <br />long term revenue planning. The rates are being managed to begin supporting capital needs of the <br />water and sewer operations. The current plan projects that support will begin in 2026 with a transfer to <br />the Utilities Infrastructure fund. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Review and discussion of 2026 Utility Rates and budgets that will be presented for approval at the <br />regular Council Meeting on November 10, 2025. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />·Presentation <br />·Utility Fund Summaries <br />a.Water Fund <br />b.Sewer Fund <br />c.Utility Fund Summary <br />d.Utilities Infrastructure fund Summary <br />e.Stormwater Fund Summary <br />·Rate Survey <br />·Long-Range Utility Revenue Plan <br />15