Manti reports general fund lag and enterprise fund results; water plant excavation begins

City staff delivered the monthly financial report for the period ending in August and summarized both general-fund and enterprise results.

Manager Brown (administration) said the fiscal year is roughly 17% complete and the general fund is running behind by nearly $400,000, noting that about half of that shortfall was driven by senior-center repair payments that are expected to be reimbursed by grant funds once the project is complete. On utilities, staff reported water revenues of $140,616 and water expenses of $66,540 (net positive), and sewer revenues of $89,471 with expenses of $38,917. Brown also noted that ground has been broken and excavation has begun for the new water treatment plant.

Council members asked about upcoming road work and seasonal projects; staff said chip-seal work is scheduled for Sept. 14–15 and reminded the public about fall cleanup dumpster days starting Sept. 15. The council accepted the report and moved on to continuing business.