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Public Hearings Set for MMSD’s Proposed 2022 Budgets

09/16/21 03:00:pm

Contact: Bill Graffin

MMSD Public Information Manager

bgraffin@mmsd.com

(414) 225-2077

(Milwaukee, WI) – Learn and ask questions about the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District's (MMSD) 2022 proposed budgets at public hearings scheduled for September and October. Review the 2022 MMSD proposed Operations & Maintenance and Capital budgets.

Public Hearings Schedule:


MMSD customers are encouraged to provide input on the 2022 proposed budgets through the contact us form on the MMSD website, or at one of the public hearings listed below. COVID-19 precautions are being followed at the public hearings. Masks are required.

Monday, September 27th, 6:00 p.m.
MMSD Headquarters, 260 W. Seeboth, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Monday, October 11th, 8:30 a.m.
MMSD Headquarters, 260 W. Seeboth, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids.  For additional information to request these services, contact the Commission Secretary, Office of the Commission at 225-2264, or write to Office of the Commission, 260 W. Seeboth Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204-1446.

Capital Budget:

The tax levy is the Capital Budget’s primary funding source. The majority of capital expenditures are for improvements and replacements of assets at the water reclamation facilities and in the conveyance system. The capital budget also funds watercourse and flood management projects, the private property infiltration and inflow reduction program, most of MMSD's green infrastructure work, and projects like the 2050 Facilities Plan. 

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Budget:

User charges are the O&M Budget’s primary funding source. In addition to user charge billings, MMSD has other operating revenue sources. MMSD's second-largest O&M revenue source is from Milorganite® net revenue. The majority of overall expenditures in the O&M Budget include the operating contract with Veolia Water Milwaukee and energy expenditures at the water reclamation facilities. This budget also funds a significant level of machinery and equipment maintenance at the water reclamation facilities, some of the green infrastructure work, expanded information technology initiatives, marketing efforts for Milorganite®, as well as expenditures related to MMSD salaries, wages, and benefits.