Mr. Klopsch commented on the line item budgets for General City Services, Refuse Operations, Water Utility, Sanitary Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility. At the end of 2022, the City will have continued to provide comprehensive services and will, based on the proposed budget, have:

• $831,245 more in our General City Services funds.
• $219,317 less in our Refuse funds.
• $184,688 less in our Water funds.
• $87,898 more in our Sanitary Sewer funds.
• $65,148 less in our Stormwater funds.

For General City Services, the 2022 beginning balance is estimated to be $12,471,722 for Primary Operations. The 2022 budget includes $1,585,250 for capital expenses.

For Refuse Operations, the 2022 beginning balance is estimated to be $628,226. Refuse rates were last raised in January 2019 when they were increased from $27 to $30 per month. The 2022 budget includes $196,000 for capital expenses.

For the Water Utility, the 2022 beginning balance is estimated to be $1,344,043. Water rates were last increased in January 2017 and Oakwood currently has the 2^nd lowest water rates of 66 Miami Valley jurisdictions. The 2022 budget includes $141,500 for capital expenses.

For the Sanitary Sewer Utility, the 2022 beginning balance is estimated to be $1,866,256. Sewer rates were last raised in January 2018. Oakwood currently has the 35^th lowest sewer rates of 63 Miami Valley jurisdictions. The 2022 budget includes $150,000 for capital expenses.

For the Stormwater Utility, the 2022 beginning balance is estimated to be $507,772. Stormwater rates were last raised in January 2020. The 2022 budget includes $205,000 for capital expenditures.

Mr. Klopsch asked for a motion to recommend approval of the 2022 budget. Motion by Fred Dudding; second by Ellen Fodge. Upon a viva voce vote, motion passed.