Wastewater Committee — Agenda packet

VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 Wastewater Committee Agenda Monday, October 5th, 9:00 AM Village Hall, 9996 Water Street NOTE: This Meeting of the Village Wastewater Committee will also be held via teleconferencing. It will be available to the public to attend in person or by computer, phone, tablet, or dial-in. Connection information is included below in this notice. 1. Call to order 2. Changes in Agenda 3. Previous minutes – 9/14/2026 4. Visitors’ comments 5. Plant managers’ report 6. Discussion regarding old blower # 2 rebuild. 7. Discussion and recommendation regarding 2027 Budget. 8. Discussion and updates regarding REU structure. 9. Visitors’ comments 10. New business for next meeting 11. Adjournment WW Meeting Oct 5, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 AM (America/Chicago) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/201829485 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 201-829-485 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 *It is possible that a quorum of the Village Board or other Village Committees may be present at the meeting. However, no action will be taken by any other Board or Committee unless specifically noticed. Date 10/2/2026 X Village Administrative Office X Visitors’ Center X Post Office X Website: ephraim.wi.gov X Emailed to WDOR/Peninsula Pulse Andrea Collak, Clerk Kim Roberts, Deputy Clerk Wastewater Committee Minutes Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM Present: Karen McMurtry- Chair, Bruce Nelson, Jim Peterman Online: Dennis Jewell, Rick Hoyerman Staff: Brad Rasmusson – Wastewater Manager/Operator in Charge, Brent Bristol – Administrator, Andrea Collak – Clerk/Treasurer 1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chair - McMurtry and a quorum was present for this meeting. 2. Changes in Agenda: None 3. Previous minutes – Minutes from August 3, 2026 Peterman moved, Nelson seconded to approve August 3, 2026, meeting minutes as amended, all ayes, and the motion carried. Nelson pointed out spelling errors in item #7 and wording changes in paragraph 4 of item #7. 4. Visitors’ comments: None 5. Ephraim Plant Manager Report: EFF samples sent to Northern Lake Services for ammonia testing: Ph testing: Five times per week as required. TSS, BOD, Po4, labs with lab cleanup: Twice per week as required. Eff E-coli test, this must be done May-October once per week while running disinfection. • Painted metal service doors and trim on plant and electrical boxes on receiving station. • Replaced overhead door opener switch for vehicle room. • Purchased 4 new suction hoses for the pumper truck. • Worked on landscaping around plant and receiving station. • New roof was installed on receiving station by Northern Metal Roofing, they will be coming back to finish the metal flashing and roof drains. • Received a quote for the rebuild of blower #2. • Working on getting quotes for north end manhole repairs and main lift. Ephraim Well Water Testing: Year to Date Number of Water Tests: 93 936 In-House Bacteria: 82 828 Clean Water Testing: 11 108 Ephraim Septage Service: Year to Date Holding Tank Pump Outs: 12 56 Septic Pump Outs/Inspections: 5 16 Emergency Call Ins: Rasmusson noted that CMOM report was finalized and sent to Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approval. DNR approved the report and is planning on using it as an example for others. Deputy Clerk - Kim Roberts was commended for completing the report. VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 Wastewater Committee Minutes September 21, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Rasmusson praised Roberts for the hard work and dedication she put into this task. 6. Discussion and recommendation regarding 10235 Water St sewer connection Rasmusson reported that the reason for the connection permit for 10235 Water Street is that the property lines were moved since the first permit in 2024. They now need to cross the highway and make a new connection which will involve closing the highway and making the new connection to the gravity main that is near lift #2 force main. Rasmusson added that he requested that they have pipes and repair couplings on-site just in case the force main gets struck during the process. DeGroot will be doing the work. McMurtry moved, Nelson seconded to approve sewer connection for 10235 Water Street, all ayes, and the motion carried. 7. Discussion and consideration for 2027 Budget • Accounts 57401-100 through 57401-105 Rasmusson added the same percentage increases from the year before. • 57401–211 Property Insurance was raised by $32.72 to make an even $8,200. • 57401–306 Phone was put back to $2,500 and can even be lowered due to switching to Cellcom. • 57401–309 Internet was lowered by $300 as Starlink lowered prices a little. • 57401-311 Vehicle Maintenance was raised by $500. The WW F-350 has some rust that should be delt with before it gets worse. • 57401-320 Training/Conferences lowered to $1,500 to help the budget in other areas. • 57401–337 Auditing Expenses. Rasmusson would like to raise this account by $400 based on previous years and amount already paid for this year. • 57401–340 Vehicle Insurance was raised by $1.41 to make an even number. • 57402-210 Other Contractual Services account was raised by $1,000 because of the increased permit required PFAS testing. • 57401–389 Safety Expenses. This account was not changed because the gas detectors were not purchased yet. Bristol suggested purchasing the gas detectors this year rather than budgeting for them again next year. • 57403–303 Electricity, which also includes fuel for back-up generator. Rasmusson would like to raise the account by $2,000 based on previous years. • 57403–384 Collection System Maintenance. Lowered by $3,000 because there will be a new account Collection System Inspections for sewer main camera work. Wastewater Committee Minutes September 21, 2026 Page 3 of 3 • 57403-383 Collection System Inspections. This is a new account created for sewer televising. WW have used the remainder of the Collection System Maintenance budget for this work in the past but has not been making the recommended 20% or 7,300 feet by the DNR. Price is $0.620 per foot x 7,300 feet = $4,526.00 + $850.00 Mobilization = $5,376.00. Thus, the new account was set to $5,400.00 Billing Most of the accounts are multiplied by 7% per auditor’s recommendations and then rounded to the closest figure. The water testing cost was left at $30. Rasmusson noted that enough profit is made at the current rate. There was a short discussion regarding $60,000 budgeted for Other Improvement Outlay (Manhole Rehabilitation) 57403-830 and no amount budgeted for Equipment Outlay (Money to Replacement Fund). Bristol suggested moving $50,000 out of that amount to Equipment Outlay if only one manhole will be restored next year and leaving $10,000 to fix the manhole. Consensus of the Committee was to re-visit and finalize the 2027 budget at the next meeting. 8. Visitors’ comments: None 9. New business for the next meeting: Finalizing the 2027 budget, update on REUs, and discussion and consideration regarding blower #2. The next meeting was set for October 5, 2026. 9. Adjournment McMurtry moved, Nelson seconded to adjourn the meeting, all ayes, and the motion carried. Recorded by Andrea Collak - Clerk/Treasurer October 5th, 2026 Ephraim WW, WWT, SS Manager OIC Report EFF samples sent to Northern Lake Services for ammonia testing: Ph testing: Five times per week as required. TSS, BOD, Po4, labs with lab cleanup: Twice per week as required. Eff E-coli test, this must be done May-October once per week while running disinfection. • Changed air filter on lift 2 generator • Met with two gas detector salesmen. • Finished all the septic inspections currently on the list. • Made our own crust buster for agitating septic tanks. Ephraim Well Water Testing Year to Date In-House Bacteria: 133 944 Clean Water Testing: 36 139 Total water test: 169 1083 Ephraim Septage Service: Holding Tank Pump Outs: 10 61 Septic Pump Outs / Inspections: 6 23 Emergency Call Ins: Weather: Precip: 2.13 25.12 Max Temp: 83 89 Min Temp: 46 -17 Respectfully submitted, Brad Rasmusson Village of Ephraim Wastewater Manager Quote 154546 Buyer: | | Date: 2026-08-10 Items quoted as 'stock' are subject to prior sale. All prices subject to change without notice. This quote is valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated. All sales are subject to the standard terms and conditions of sale for VACUUM, PUMP, & COMPRESSOR INC.. From VACUUM, PUMP, & COMPRESSOR INC. 907 N. MILITARY AVE GREEN BAY WI 54303 Bill To EPHRAIM WASTEWATER TREATMENT P WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PO BOX 138 EPHRAIM, WI 54211 UNITED STATES Ship To EPHRAIM WASTEWATER TREATMENT P WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 10285 TOWNLINE DRIVE EPHRAIM, WI 54211 UNITED STATES Order Type Scheduled FOB/IncotermsS - Shipment Terms Net 30 P.O. # BRAD Ship Type Partial Ship Via Service Carrier Account # Tool/Asset ID Customer Drawing Approval No ## Part #Part # Cust Part #Cust Part # QtyQty Unit PriceUnit Price Ext. PriceExt. Price 1 REPAIRBLOWER 1 $4,960.00 $4,960.00 Description: REPAIR OF BLOWER Line Comment: REPAIR OF GAFMBPA S/N S142639- REPAIR INCLUDES BEARING, LIP SEALS, SHIMS, GASKETS, MACHINING TO RESTORE BEARING FIT ON HEADPLATE, LABOR, PAINT Freight: $0.00 Tax: $0.00 Total: $4,960.00 Invoice 154462.1-1 Invoice Date: 07/17/26 Due Date: 08/16/26 Thank you for your business. Please email ACH remittances to brandi@vpc-inc.com BILL TO EPHRAIM WASTEWATER TREATMENT P WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PO BOX 138 EPHRAIM, WI 54211 SHIP TO EPHRAIM WASTEWATER TREATMENT P WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 10285 TOWNLINE DRIVE EPHRAIM, WI 54211 REMIT TO VACUUM, PUMP, & COMPRESSOR INC. 907 N. MILITARY AVE GREEN BAY WI 54303 P.O. # BRAD RASMUSSAN FOB/Incoterms S - Shipment Terms Net 30 Ship ViaService Carrier Account # ## Part #Part # Qty ShippedQty Shipped Qty OrderedQty Ordered Qty OpenQty Open Unit PriceUnit Price Ext. PriceExt. Price 1 GAFMBTA 1 1 0 $8,584.00 $8,584.00 Description: SUTORBILT BLOWER;6MP BHC Line Comment: S/N S751276 2 SERVICE 8 8 0 $159.00 $1,272.00 Description: SERVICE; Line Comment: REMOVE FAILED BLOWER, INSTALL NEW. RETURN TO VPC WITH FAILED FOR REPAIR EVALUATION 3 SERVICE 8 8 0 $159.00 $1,272.00 Description: SERVICE; 4 MILEAGE 160 160 0 $1.20 $192.00 Description: MILEAGE; 5 BX90 4 4 0 $0.00 $0.00 Description: BX90 V-BELT; 6 VPC-SBL-XD-1GAL 1 1 0 $98.43 $98.43 Description: LUBRICANT VPC-SBL-XD;1 GALLON JUG 7 REDRUB6 1 1 0 $5.00 $5.00 Description: 6" RED RUBBER;FLANGE GASKET Comments: Thank you for your business. Freight: $136.98 Tax: $0.00 Total: $11,560.41 2027 Village of Ephraim Budget Activity Description Code Description Item. Breakdown 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Proposed 2027 Budget Increase (Decrease) 2026 as of 8/31/2026 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2023 Actual 2022 Actual 610-30 INCOME Wastewater Fund 41900 Misc Nonoperating Income/Tax 128,059$ $128,059.00 128,059.00$ 128,059.00$ 131,120.00$ -$ (131,120.00)$ 131,120.66$ 128,059.00$ 128,059.00$ 128,138.93$ 128,059.00$ Wastewater Fund 46410 Sewer Charges 333,000$ 352,027.00$ 376,669.00$ 403,035.00$ 460,308.00$ 492,529.56$ 32,221.56$ 230,754.00$ 417,141.92$ 376,847.28$ 352,027.52$ 249,352.00$ Wastewater Fund 46411 Holding Tank/Septic Charges 24,000$ 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ -$ 17,900.84$ 64,751.16$ 26,989.39$ 20,014.11$ 15,770.00$ Wastewater Fund 44900 Connect/HT Permit Fees -$ -$ -$ 14,157.00$ 3,900.00$ 19,500.00$ -$ -$ Wastewater Fund 45190 0.045 Late Charge - Sewered Cus 1,500$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ -$ 111.39$ 113.49$ 134.99$ 129.65$ -$ Wastewater Fund 46730 Misc Rentals/Services Grinder pump outs 1,000$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Fund 48410 Water Test Labor Income Pd from wellwater testing 9,000$ 9,000.00$ 9,000.00$ 9,000.00$ 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,000.00$ Wastewater Fund 48400 Misc Income/Lawsuit SettlementInc. Interst on Investments 1,400$ 1,400.00$ 1,400.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ -$ -$ 24,117.51$ 31,485.06$ 7,025.00$ 4,724.00$ Wastewater Fund 49200 Transfers In - Other Funds - Wastewater 3,500$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ -$ -$ -$ Total Revenue 501,459$ 520,486.00$ 545,128.00$ 590,094.00$ 653,428.00$ 554,529.56$ (98,898.44)$ 394,043.89$ 638,083.08$ 583,015.72$ 532,893.96$ 406,905.00$ Total Revenue O&M 373,400$ 392,427.00$ 417,069.00$ 462,035.00$ 522,308.00$ 554,529.56$ 32,221.56$ -$ 610-30- EXPENSE -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-100 Salaries 130,050$ 146,855.53$ 148,201.38$ 157,354.92$ 167,576.70$ 177,631.30$ 10,054.60$ 119,074.31$ 166,167.02$ 162,985.24$ 159,383.20$ 143,163.72$ Wastewater Admin 57401-101 SS/Med 9,949$ 11,234.45$ 11,337.41$ 12,037.65$ 12,475.37$ 12,600.12$ 124.75$ 8,835.39$ 11,595.92$ 11,117.37$ 11,241.87$ 10,909.34$ Wastewater Admin 57401-102 Retirement 8,778$ 9,986.18$ 10,077.69$ 10,700.13$ 11,089.22$ 11,200.11$ 110.89$ 8,432.59$ 11,597.97$ 11,197.05$ 10,573.98$ 8,942.77$ Wastewater Admin 57401-103 Health Insurance 37,780$ 39,883.76$ 41,140.31$ 43,986.72$ 45,031.78$ 45,482.10$ 450.32$ 26,265.17$ 44,316.63$ 45,236.50$ 42,019.67$ 37,712.45$ Wastewater Admin 57401-104 Disability Insurance 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ -$ 1,037.33$ 1,778.28$ 1,778.28$ 2,043.62$ 1,766.60$ Wastewater Admin 57401-105 Workers Compensation 8,414$ 9,610.63$ 9,024.86$ 4,690.85$ 4,853.47$ 4,902.00$ 48.53$ 2,867.00$ 4,865.00$ 4,992.80$ 9,711.00$ 9,063.00$ Wastewater Admin 57401-107 Supplemental Insurance -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-109 Overtime Wages -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-110 Personnel Services -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-200 Legal Fees 1,000$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-211 Property Insurance 3,941$ 6,800.00$ 7,468.66$ 7,500.00$ 8,167.28$ 8,200.00$ 32.72$ 8,139.00$ 7,963.00$ 7,334.00$ 6,832.00$ 6,286.75$ Wastewater Admin 57401-306 Phone 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,600.00$ 4,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 500.00$ (2,000.00)$ 3,663.60$ 5,423.25$ 5,107.70$ 4,059.90$ 3,432.88$ Wastewater Admin 57401-309 Internet -$ -$ 1,500.00$ 1,200.00$ (300.00)$ 562.50$ 330.00$ -$ -$ Wastewater Admin 57401-310 Vehicle Fuel All three vehicles 1,500$ 1,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ -$ 1,580.72$ 1,764.20$ 2,806.20$ 2,751.38$ 3,226.73$ Wastewater Admin 57401-311 Vehicle Maintenance Inc. Pumper Truck Maint 4,500$ 4,500.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 500.00$ 2,132.10$ 5,842.54$ 4,053.28$ 3,980.65$ 2,980.05$ Wastewater Admin 57401-312 Cellphones 600$ 600.00$ 600.00$ 600.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 758.07$ 1,172.68$ 1,299.34$ 1,295.25$ 540.00$ Wastewater Admin 57401-320 Training/Conferences 4,000$ 4,000.00$ 8,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 2,500.00$ (1,500.00)$ 726.09$ 383.52$ 6,799.95$ 1,027.69$ 1,744.83$ Wastewater Admin 57401-331 Postage 500$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$ -$ 2.00$ -$ 84.35$ 9.90$ 246.33$ Wastewater Admin 57401-333 Office Supplies/Expenses -$ -$ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ -$ 221.00$ 78.26$ 77.50$ 58.40$ 449.00$ Wastewater Admin 57401-334 Computer Supplies/Expenses 3825 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ -$ 1,026.83$ 4,874.15$ 1,776.15$ 1,275.01$ 158.40$ Wastewater Admin 57401-335 Professional Dues/Expenses 4,000$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ -$ 3,064.44$ 1,178.67$ 2,436.57$ 5,227.53$ 2,726.37$ Wastewater Admin 57401-337 Auditing Expenses 6,500$ 6,500.00$ 5,000.00$ 6,500.00$ 6,900.00$ 6,900.00$ -$ 6,005.74$ 6,797.40$ 6,358.08$ 7,860.00$ 4,138.37$ Wastewater Admin 57401-340 Vehicle Insurance 1,500$ 1,572.89$ 1,620.35$ 1,620.35$ 1,698.59$ 1,700.00$ 1.41$ 1,221.00$ 1,520.00$ 1,430.28$ 1,594.00$ 1,560.00$ Wastewater Admin 57401-343 Contingency 1,500$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 360.66$ 186.27$ 140.88$ 232.77$ 201.98$ Wastewater Admin 57401-344 Uniforms 450$ 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$ -$ 157.76$ 214.11$ -$ 209.57$ 111.15$ Wastewater Admin 57401-387 Grounds Maintenance 500$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ -$ 156.93$ 39,295.34$ 480.32$ 605.89$ 324.62$ Wastewater Admin 57401-389 Safety Expenses 1,000$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ -$ 421.41$ 488.57$ 935.79$ 1,899.12$ 1,002.09$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-210 Other Contractual Services 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 2,727.36$ 1,120.82$ (3,029.00)$ 4,034.25$ 2,151.49$ Wastewater (610-30) 2027 Village of Ephraim Budget Activity Description Code Description Item. Breakdown 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Proposed 2027 Budget Increase (Decrease) 2026 as of 8/31/2026 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2023 Actual 2022 Actual Wastewater Operatio 57402-303 Electricity / Generator fuel Inc. Backup Generator Fuel 24,000$ 24,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 32,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 18,592.08$ 31,090.38$ 27,001.75$ 30,214.63$ 25,152.20$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-304 LP Gas 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 1,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 3,000.00$ 500.00$ 2,841.85$ 2,968.83$ 27,001.75$ 2,707.00$ 438.09$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-351 Hardware/Tools Inc. Other Operating Supplies 1,300$ 1,300.00$ 1,300.00$ 1,300.00$ 1,300.00$ 1,300.00$ -$ 657.92$ 945.02$ 856.28$ 1,512.14$ 402.48$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-380 Chemicals Plant 8,000$ 8,000.00$ 9,000.00$ 9,500.00$ 9,500.00$ 9,500.00$ -$ 4,325.32$ 8,437.09$ 8,071.96$ 8,342.44$ 13,510.21$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-381 Chemicals Lab 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ -$ 1,206.41$ 2,831.92$ 1,894.83$ 1,695.02$ 3,048.88$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-382 Lab Equipment & Repair 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ -$ 2,794.43$ 1,170.24$ 5,474.09$ 1,958.35$ 797.00$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-383 Sludge Expense 12,000$ 16,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ -$ 10,133.61$ 21,110.77$ 26,448.70$ 16,210.83$ 18,660.71$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-385 Plant Equipment & Repair 7,500$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ -$ 4,561.42$ 8,467.85$ 17,095.10$ 8,413.71$ 17,159.29$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-386 Odor Control 2,600$ 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$ -$ 209.90$ 80.00$ 4,233.31$ 1,696.31$ 1,350.47$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-390 UV Plant Disinfection 4,500$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,000.00$ (500.00)$ -$ -$ 3,698.40$ 49.76$ -$ Wastewater Operatio 57402-810 Equipment Outlay Plant Improvememts 7,500$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ -$ -$ 800.02$ 20,807.20$ 14,730.00$ 1,780.00$ Wastewater Collection 57403-303 Electricity Inc. Backup Generator Fuel 7,200$ 7,200.00$ 7,200.00$ 7,200.00$ 7,500.00$ 8,000.00$ 500.00$ 5,710.25$ 8,534.42$ 7,500.35$ 7,238.72$ 7,363.76$ Wastewater Collection 57403-304 LP Gas Lift 1 generator 800$ 800.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 80.10$ -$ -$ -$ 1,620.62$ Wastewater Collection 57403-383 Collection System Inspections New account for televising 5,400.00$ 5,400.00$ Wastewater Collection 57403-384 Collection System Maint 7,500$ 7,500.00$ 12,500.00$ 12,500.00$ 13,000.00$ 10,000.00$ (3,000.00)$ 13,414.10$ 11,982.52$ 11,926.08$ 20,937.38$ 53,507.37$ Wastewater Collection 57403-810 Equipment Outlay -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Collection 57403-830 Other Improvement Outlay Manhole rehab -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Wastewater Replacem57404-810 Equipment Outlay Money to Replacement Fund 48,037$ 35,033.56$ 10,698.33$ 73,712.18$ 116,515.60$ 135,313.93$ 18,798.33$ 52,345.50$ 10,700.48$ 10,098.74$ 890.00$ 4,043.56$ Wastewater Replacem57404-820 Bldg Improvement Outlay -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,303.83$ Wastewater Replacem57404-830 Other Improvement Outlay -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 113.36$ -$ -$ Total Expense 373,400$ 392,427.00$ 387,068.99$ 461,502.80$ 522,308.01$ 554,529.56$ 32,221.55$ 316,312$ 428,073$ 447,507$ 394,636$ 392,977$ Subtotal without replacemet: 373,400$ 392,427.00$ 357,393.44$ Wastewater (610-30) 2027 Budget Notes • Accounts 57401-100 through 57401-105 I added the same percentage increases from the year before. • 57401–211 property insurance raised $32.72 to make an even $8,200. • 57401–306 phone lowered to $500 because new cellcom landline is less than $40 per month. • 57401–309 Internet lowered $300 Starlink lowered prices a little. • 57401-311 Vehicle Maintenance raised $500 the 1 ton has some rust that should be delt with before it gets worse. • 57401-320 Training / Conferences lowered $1,500 to help the budget in other areas. • 57401–337 auditing expenses raise this account $400 based off previous years and amount already paid for this year. • 57401–340 vehicle insurance raised $1.41 to make an even number. • 57402-210 Other contractual services raised $ 1,000 because of the increased permit required PFAS testing. • 57401–389 safety expenses did not change this account because we haven’t purchased gas detectors yet. • 57403–303 electricity, which also includes fuel for back up generator raise the account $2,000 based off previous years. • 57403–384 collection system maintenance. Lowered $3000 because the new account for sewer main camera work. • 57403-383 Collection System Inspections this is a new account created for sewer televising. We have used the remainder of the collection maintenance budget for this work in the past, but we are not making the recommended by the DNR 20% or 7,300 feet. Price is $0.620 per foot X 7300 feet = $4,526.00 + $850.00 Mobilization = $5,376.00 set the new account to $5,400.00 Billing Most of the accounts are multiplied by 7% per the accountant’s recommendations Then rounded to a close figure. The water testing cost we left alone looks to be making enough profit at the current rate. Our cost is $12.39 per bacti test. 2024 2025 2026 X 7% 2026 x 7% X 10% 2026 X 10% Suggested 2027 $124.00 $136.00 $150.00 $10.50 $160.50 $15.00 $165.00 $160.50 $101.00 $111.00 $122.00 $8.54 $130.54 $12.20 $134.20 $130.50 $233.00 $156.00 $122.00 $8.54 $130.54 $12.20 $134.20 $130.50 $132.00 $145.00 $160.00 $11.20 $171.20 $16.00 $176.00 $170.00 $132.00 $145.00 $160.00 $11.20 $171.20 $16.00 $176.00 $170.00 $158.00 $174.00 $191.00 $13.37 $204.37 $19.10 $210.10 $200.00 $315.00 $347.00 $382.00 $26.74 $408.74 $38.20 $420.20 $400.00 $105.00 $250.00 $275.00 $19.25 $294.25 $27.50 $302.50 $295.00 $208.00 $229.00 $252.00 $17.64 $269.64 $25.20 $277.20 $270.00 $18.00 $20.00 $22.00 $1.54 $23.54 $2.20 $24.20 $23.50 $127.00 $150.00 $165.00 $11.55 $176.55 $16.50 $181.50 $175.00 $16.00 $18.00 $20.00 $1.40 $21.40 $2.00 $22.00 $21.50 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $2.10 $32.10 $3.00 $33.00 $30.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $1.05 $16.05 $1.50 $16.50 $15.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $10.50 $160.50 $15.00 $165.00 $150.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $4.20 $64.20 $6.00 $66.00 $60.00 $120.00 $132.00 $150.00 $10.50 $160.50 $15.00 $165.00 $160.50 $3,900.00 $4,290.00 $4,719.00 $330.33 $5,049.33 $471.90 $5,190.90 $5,050.00 Storm sewer connection Sani sewer connection Hauler Septic per 1000 Gal Hauler discount 10000+ gal 11-1 to 4-1 Water Test Bacti in house Water test copies Scheduled emergency water test Nitrate test sent out Hauler Holding Tank per 1000 Gal Account Municipal Sewer Rates Resident pump out Weekend emergency HT pump out Septic system inspection Truck Charge Grinder Station pump out Grinder pump out after hours Location/ excavation fee 3 year septic inspection 11-1 to 4-1 Commercial REUS based on Property Use Types REU FACTOR REF CODE AMUSEMENT PROPERTIES (Useable area) 0.20/1,000 SQ FT APPARTMENT BUILDING factor/UNIT dependent on # of bedrooms CHURCHES 0.45/1,000 SQ FT FIRE STATIONS (VOLUNTEER) 1.0/ PREMISE GOVERNMENT OFFICE 0.40/1,000 SQ FT Bakery, Coffee Shop, and all other food service 1.6/1,000 SQ FT Full Service Restaurant 2.0/1,000 SQ FT FOOD TRUCK - FACTOR FOR BATHROOM ACCESS IN PARKED SPACE 0.10/100 SQ FT (Impact fee- placeholder) 1 BED/BEDROOM UNITS - NO KITCHENETTE0.50/ROOM 2+ NO KITCHENETTE0.60/ROOM 1-BED/BEDROOM W/KITCHENETTE0.70/ROOM 2+ BED/BEDROOM W/KITCHENETTE0.80/ROOM 1-BED/BEDROOM UNITS W/KITCHEN0.95/ROOM 2+ BED/BEDROOM UNITS W/KITCHEN1.2/ROOM Commercial Transient Lodging: Jacuzzi, spa, or hot tub, each1.0/EACH Commercial Transient Lodging: In room Jacuzzi, spa, jetted tub, or w hirlpool, each .25/EACH Commercial Transient Lodging: Swimming Pool (indoor) 0.5/EACH Commercial Transient Lodging: Coin Laundry .53/WASHING MACHINE All COMMERCIAL: ONSITE LAUNDRY1.56/WASHING MACHINE ALL COMMERCIAL: ONSITE KITCHEN 0.26/ 100 SQ FT ALL COMMERCIAL: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC BATHROOMS ? (placeholder) ALL COMMERCIAL: SHOWER.27/unit fixture RESIDENTIAL HOME /EMPLOYEE HOUSING ON COMMERCIAL PARCEL Per bedroom, residential rate structure MARINAS W/ PUMPOUT 1+0.10/SLIP MARINAS WITHOUT PUMPOUT1+0.05/SLIP MULTI USE OFFICE SPACE 0.5/1,000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE 0.55/1,000 SQ FT SPA 1.5/1,000 SQ FT Commercial Transient Lodging (based on beds/bedrooms) APPLICATION OF THE SUMMATION OF ALL APPLICABLE USE FACTORS Food Service - Restaurant (Tier 1) Food Service - Restaurant (Tier 3) (FS3) Commercial Rate Structure Narrative Why a separate rate structure for Commercial Customers? A commercial rate structure ensures cost recovery proportional to wastewater volume and strength from commercial customers. What was the starting point for the Commercial Rate Structure? 0.5 REU/1,000-1,500 square feet was used as a starting point, although research shows many utilities use 1.0 REU/1,000 square feet as a baseline starting point. This starting point is relatively low for high-demand uses but more applicable for low-flow commercial uses such as offices and retail. However, there are some property uses, such as Commercial Transient Lodging, where square footage was not utilized, and a per-unit approach was used. Why do utilities use the REU/ Square footage method? • Consistency: Provides a uniform way to size sewer infrastructure and bill customers based on building size rather than variable fixture counts. • Fairness: Ensures that larger commercial buildings pay proportionally more for sewer capacity. • Simplicity: Easy to apply without detailed flow data or meters. What square footage is used in the calculation? Where square footage is used in the calculation of REUs, it shall mean the entire square footage inside the building used for the business use (including storage) as well as any areas outside that contribute to business activities (outdoor dining). In some cases, there is a unit factor for additional items that contribute to discharge within the sewer system, to which that square footage does not apply, such as pools, hot tubs (Jacuzzi, spas, jetted tubs), coin washing machines, showers, commercial transient units, marina slips, and commercial washing machines. Considerations in adjusting the REU per square foot unit factor: From the starting point of 0.5/1,000 square feet, factors were adjusted up or down based on averages using data collected from other communities. Consideration is given in the adjustments of factors of higher-strength discharge because it carries higher loads of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), TSS (Total Suspended Solids), FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease), and nitrogen than typical domestic waste, requiring extra treatment capacity and cost recovery. Busy commercial businesses often produce these higher loads due to: • High organic loading from cooking, food prep, and cleaning. • FOG content from animal fats, oils, and greases. • Variable flows and concentrations that can upset treatment processes. Without metering, a commercial sewer rate based on square footage is a cost-effective way to allocate sewer costs fairly. In a review of wastewater ordinances within the State of Wisconsin as well as nationally, this method of assigning REUs for Commercial properties is found to be used widely with municipal sewer systems. At least three examples were sought for each use REU classification unit factors from other municipalities to create an average to apply to the rate structure. In a few cases, there were not three examples of commercial use rates. Placeholders REU factors were utilized to start a discussion. For all use classifications, any additional uses for a commercial property would be calculated separately and then totaled to create an REU assignment for the property.