NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2009 BUDGET
Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is proposing a $150.0 million budget for calendar year 2009.
On Thursday, December 11, 2008, Fairfax Water will conduct a public hearing on its proposed 2009 Budget in its offices at 8570 Executive Park Avenue, Fairfax. The public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. A copy of the proposed budget can be viewed by clicking here. Those wishing to speak at this hearing or desiring a copy of the proposed budget should call Ms. Eva Catlin at 703-289-6017.
Revenues are expected to be $150.0 million in 2009. Water sales are expected to provide $125.1 million. Approximately $24.9 million is expected from connection charges, investment income and other sources.
The major areas of operation and maintenance expense are:
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-- $1,000s -- |
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Category |
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2008 |
2009 |
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Personal Services & Employee Benefits |
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$40,719 |
$42,788 |
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Power and Utilities |
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11,015 |
13,191 |
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Chemicals |
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9,288 |
10,625 |
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Fuel |
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989 |
1,028 |
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Postage |
|
419 |
449 |
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Insurance |
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1,254 |
1,289 |
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Supplies and Materials |
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3,492 |
3,694 |
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Contractual Services |
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6,109 |
6,797 |
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Professional Services |
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1,321 |
1,364 |
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Other |
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1,964 |
1,981 |
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Sub-Total |
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76,570 |
83,206 |
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Transfer to Improvement Fund |
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(8,574) |
(8,667) |
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Total |
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$67,996 |
$74,539 |
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Net revenues are expected to be appropriated as follows: |
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Debt Payment |
$37,687,000 |
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Improvement Fund |
$11,000,000 |
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General Fund |
$25,710,000 |