Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)





Original Author: Wyatt, Steve
Co-author: Spencer, Eric
Date of Material: 11/06/2020

Subjects(s):
Utilities--Boards
Utilities--Administration
Utilities--Facilities
Utilities--Finance
Utilities--Finance--Laws and regulations

Utility Board Manual

Reviewed Date: 04/15/2021
Summary:
The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations. Water and sewer operations are often very costly, but they provide a public health service. Also, water and sewer services are necessary if communities are to grow and attract new investment.



Topics Covered by the Utility Manual
  • Enterprise Funds
  • Funding Sources
  • Depreciation
  • Capital Budgets
  • Operations and Cost-Control Measures
  • Management Issues


Main Document(s):
file MTAS Utility Board Manual October 2020.pdf