Apache Junction Water District Meeting - 05/19/26

The City of Apache Junction Water District held a meeting on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and procurement matters for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board approved a classification and compensation plan with an average salary increase of 8.8% and a 9.5% increase in health insurance premiums. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year totals approximately $28 million, including $18 million in capital outlay largely funded by a $10 million bond. Key procurement plans include purchasing two 3/4 ton service trucks, a mid-size truck, and a pipe trailer, as well as significant capital projects such as electrical equipment installation at Well 10 ($2 million), effluent credits purchase ($300,000), and a $2.25 million public works building funded by system connection fees. The board also discussed a 5% increase in base water rates and system connection fees to support infrastructure and water resource acquisition. Motions to adopt the budget and set a public hearing for final budget adoption were passed unanimously.