Cowlitz County reviews water, sewer, stormwater and solid-waste budgets; large reserves and ARPA projects highlighted County finance staff told commissioners the water/sewer operating fund has collected about $2.3 million year to date and that reserve funds, ARPA dollars and grants are supporting several capital projects including pump-station closeouts, a Camelot replacement project and Shadow Mountain extension.

Cowlitz County's finance team unveils impressive reserve funds and ambitious capital projects backed by ARPA dollars—how will this impact your community?

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Cowlitz County reports $3.6 million general-fund shortfall but flags accruals that could narrow gap County finance staff told commissioners the general fund shows a roughly $3.6 million year-to-date deficit through November but said missing accruals — including three months of sales tax and a $1.8 million landfill rent payment — and remaining payrolls may narrow the gap.

Cowlitz County is grappling with a $3.6 million general-fund deficit, but crucial accruals could change the financial landscape dramatically!

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