Title
Presentation: Proposed FY 2027 Schedule of Service Charges
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Agenda of: January 28, 2026
Item No.: 2026-023
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: January 28, 2026
RE: Presentation: Proposed FY 2027 Schedule of Service Charges
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Nicolette N. Bateson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), receives and files the Presentation related to the Proposed FY 2027 Schedule of Charges; and authorizes the Interim CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The annual financial planning cycle encompasses development of the capital improvement plan, the ten-year financial forecast, the revenue requirement (in the form of a biennial budget), and the resulting schedule of service charges. The proposed budget and charges are linked as the budget is the basis for the charges. Accordingly, a companion agenda Item #2026-022 for this meeting date of January 28, 2026 provides a combined presentation and support materials related to the proposed biennial budget.
JUSTIFICATION
The attached presentation provides an update and status of the proposed charges and related budget efforts underway along with information supporting information.
BUDGET IMPACT
This action is a step toward establishment of service charges with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Audit Committee reviewed this matter at a special meeting on January 9, 2026. The materials presented at that meeting were received and filed. Continuation of the Audit Committee review of the FY 2027 Biennial Budget and Proposed FY 2027 Charges is schedule for January 30, 2026.