West Sound Utility District unveils budget to council

West Sound Utility District officials presented an overview of their 2015-16 biennial budget for the South Kitsap Water Reclamation Facility (SKWRF) at the Nov. 25 Port Orchard City Council meeting.

During the 25-minute presentation, WSUD General Manager Michael Wilson noted that the biennial budget parallels the 2013-14 budget.

This is a very strong policy document, Wilson said.

He said the budget includes goals and objectives, identification of tasks, priorities and various financial documents.

The most important aspect of the budget is the long-range capital planning, Wilson said. It is a challenge with our enterprise funds, water and sewer and utilities.

He said the utility district operates as a business enterprise and the sewer treatment plant is a joint-partnership between WSUD and the city.

Regarding the SKWRF goals and priorities, Wilson said there has not been significant changes.

The most important thing is that we operate within a cost-effective manner, he said.

Wilson said the plant is regulated by the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Agency.

Wilson said its important to continue maintenance and equipment upgrades, but noted that obtaining adequate funding for capital projects is a big challenge.

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West Sound Utility District unveils budget to council