Legislation Details

File #: 26-0878    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/27/2026 In control: Regional Water Supply Commission
On agenda: 9/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Regional Water Supply Service 2027 Capital and Operating Budget
Attachments: 1. Staff Report: RWSS 2027 Capital and Operating Budget, 2. Appendix A: Draft RWS Service Budget, 3. Appendix B: 2026-2031 Budget Dashboard, 4. Appendix C: Agricultural Water Rate Funding Comparisons 2011-2025, 5. Appendix D: Report-2027 Service Delivery - Staffing Req (May 20, 2026), 6. Presentation: RWSS 2027 Budget Review

Title

Regional Water Supply Service 2027 Capital and Operating Budget

 

Recommendation

The Regional Water Supply Commission recommends that the Committee of the Whole recommend that the Capital Regional District Board:

1. Approve the 2027 Operating and Capital Budget and the Five-Year Capital Plan; 

2. Approve the 2027 wholesale water rate of $0.9954 per cubic metre;

3. Approve the 2027 agricultural water rate of $0.2105 per cubic metre;

4. Direct staff to balance the 2026 actual revenue and expense on the transfer to the water capital fund;

5. Direct staff to update carry forward balances in the 2027 Capital Budget for changes after year end; and

6. Direct staff to amend the Water Rates Bylaw accordingly.

(WP - All)