North Davis County Sewer District

Key discussions included the approval of the adjustment of the common boundary between the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District and the North Davis Sewer District. The Board approved a change order for the Solar Battery and Integration project, necessitated by an upgrade from a Level 1 to a Level 3 study, requiring the installation of additional relays. Amendments were approved for the employee handbook regarding Health Savings Account contributions and automatic enrollment into a retirement savings plan. The capitalization threshold for assets was adjusted, creating separate thresholds for assets with less than 20-year life and those with assets greater than 20 years. The Third Quarter 2025 Financial Report was presented and approved, showing strong operating fund reserves and investments. The preliminary 2026 budget was approved, projecting total revenues of over $44.7 million, including anticipated user fees and UDOT reimbursements. A date was set for a public hearing to amend the 2025 budget and adopt the 2026 final budget. Management updates covered the Fairfield Sewer CMGC project, solar project commissioning, progress on the digester lid and administration expansion, negotiations for UPDES limits which could incur significant costs if unfavorable limits are maintained, and a bid for emergency roof repair on the Administration Building.

The tentative operating budget for the North Davis Sewer District for the year ending December 31, 2026, includes projected revenues and expenses. Revenue assumptions are based on property taxes, charges for services (including service charges from municipalities, Freeport Center charges, pretreatment fees, and other service charges), interest income, and impact fees. Expenses include salaries and benefits (with a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.0% for all District employees), other operating expenses, equipment purchases, and capital outlay. The budget also details projected sewer revenue bonds aggregate annual debt service requirements.

The meeting covered the award of contract for the Mutton Hollow Replacement Project to Whitaker Construction. Engineering and construction updates were provided by Brown and Caldwell regarding the Mutton Hollow Design, Hill Field Road Design, CIPP Lining Projects, and the Manhole Rehabilitation Project. Jacobs Engineering gave an update on the Plant Discharge Relocation, including the progress of pipe laying and pump station design. The District Manager noted the impact of COVID on employees, and the Chairman expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to attend the Board Meeting.