Annual Budget: Fiscal Year 2025-2026

To our Ratepayers, Members of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors of Rainbow Municipal Water District:

On behalf of the Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD), we are pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Operating, Non-Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The budget provides a forecast of the sources and uses of funds and serves as a critical leadership tool for aligning resources with the Strategic Plan. It was developed through a transparent and inclusive process, including public workshops where ratepayers and community members were invited to provide input, ask questions, and better understand the factors shaping the District’s financial decisions. 

The adopted budget reflects a careful balance between the District’s dual responsibilities: ensuring the reliability of our essential water and wastewater services and maintaining fiscal responsibility and rate stability for our customers. The budget prioritizes operational excellence, strategic investment in infrastructure, and prudent reserve management to protect the District’s long-term financial health. 

Read more in the FY 25-26 Annual Report