Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget, encompassing revenue projections, operating expenses, and capital improvement projects for both water and sewer utilities. Additional agenda items included an opportunity for public comment, staff reports from the General Manager, and an executive session to conduct a performance evaluation of the General Manager.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Commissioners
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The Board of Commissioners meeting covered the presentation of the draft 2027-2028 biennial budget, which outlines operational and capital improvement programs for the water and sewer utilities. The session also included reports from the General Manager, Engineering, Finance, and Operations departments. An executive session was conducted to review the performance of the General Manager.
Jul 29, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items including the presentation of the 2027-2031 Utility Rate Structure, which involves annual water utility rate increases and no sewer utility rate increases. Additionally, the board considered the adoption of Resolution No. 906 to update the Master Fees and Charges Schedule. Other business included a presentation on water system pressure monitoring and departmental reports from the General Manager, Engineering, Finance, and Operations departments.
Jul 29, 2026·Board meeting
Lake Whatcom Board Of Commissioners Regular Session
The board discussed the 2027-2031 Utility Rate Structure and received the final report on the 2026 Rate Study. Resolutions were adopted to update the Master Fees and Charges Schedule, implementing a 4.75% annual water rate increase for 2027 through 2031, and to affirm the General Manager's emergency declaration regarding a sewage release in the Agate Heights neighborhood. Additionally, the board received a presentation on water system pressure monitoring initiatives. Departmental reports covered updates on a cyanobacteria bloom in Lake Whatcom, engineering progress on capital projects, the second-quarter financial report, and operational reports concerning facility safety and infrastructure testing.