(KLZA)-- Following a public hearing, drawing no public comment Monday evening, the Auburn City Council approved the 2017 Auburn Board of Public Works proprietary budget.
BPW General Manager Dave Hunter discussed the budget with the Council.
Mayor Scott Kudrna says the only rate increase will be a slight increase for the Electrical Department. Kudrna noted there is a surplus of in the Water Department of approximately one million dollars, the Sewer Department has a $2-million reserve and there is about $9-million in reserve funds in the Electrical Department.
The Council did approved on a 4-2 vote a pay application on the 2016 Water System Improvement Project in an amount of nearly $200-thousand.
Council members Tom Clark and Rick Janssen cast the nay votes.
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