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A survey of local municipalities 2026 utility rates is attached. The Saint Anthony Village 2025 utility rates are lower than many of the surrounding cities surveyed. The Water/Sewer Utility fund summary budget is attached. Stormwater Fund 2026 planned costs include routine pond treatment expenses of around $22,000, and improvements to the Water Re-use retaining wall that is in danger of failing, these costs are expected to be around $145,000. Utilities Infrastructure Fund Significant costs for Utilities Infrastructure fund 2026 include • Automation of Backwash Valves at Iron Plant expected to cost $210,000 • Roof replacement on Iron Plant at an estimated cost of $95,000 • City-wide water meters are at the end of their useful life and will need to be replaced. This is estimated to cost $1,100,000 and will be spread across 3-4 years. • Wellhouse 3, 4, and 5 are in need of new roofs in 2026, this is expected to cost around $42,000 • A quote for providing a Water Treatment Plant Components Assessment was received in 2025 at a cost of $46,800. The goal of this assessment is to provide a clearer understanding of when major replacement costs may arise within the water treatment facilities. Staff are currently exploring alternative options to reduce the overall cost of the assessment. Lastly, a long-range Utility revenue plan is attached. The plan addressed a strategic plan goal to develop long term revenue planning. The rates are being managed to begin supporting capital needs of the water and sewer operations. The current plan projects that support will begin in 2026 with a transfer to the Utilities Infrastructure fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this second reading of Ordinance 2025-07. ATTACHMENTS • Presentation • Utility Fund Summaries a. Water Fund b. Sewer Fund c. Utility Fund Summary d. Utilities Infrastructure fund Summary e. Stormwater Fund Summary • Rate Survey • Long-Range Utility Revenue Plan • Ordinance 2025-07 23