Finance presenters told the board the district has identified about $1.4 billion in capital needs, that state building-renewal grants provided roughly $8.6 million in 2026, and that the district's DAA capital allocation is about $28 million annually; board discussed a proposed $449 million bond to address a portion of the needs.

The Clean Water Task Force reviewed plant operations, capital needs and funding options and set a timeline to deliver a draft report by early November to meet a November 18 state reporting deadline under a House concurrent resolution.

Staff presented preliminary FY2026–27 budget worksheets showing a projected general‑fund surplus of about $68,000 but flagged enterprise pressures (wastewater chemical costs, power increases) and capital needs including SCADA replacement (~$100,000), a possible well rebuild (~$150,000) and a tank repaint (~$250,000). Council moved the budget schedule to June 22 to await utility rate committee input.

Commissioners consider reserves and debt options for upcoming infrastructure and capital needs.

A committee member presented the district facility plan developed with local stakeholders and consultants, listing identified needs totaling $44,101,265 and explaining the priority system used to target restricted funds; the board discussed differences from the prior plan and next steps to submit the plan to the state.