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:

 

 

 

-- $1,000s --

Category

 

2008

2009

 

 

 

 

Personal Services & Employee Benefits

 

$40,719

$42,788

Power and Utilities

 

11,015

13,191

Chemicals

 

9,288

10,625

Fuel

 

989

1,028

Postage

 

419

449

Insurance

 

1,254

1,289

Supplies and Materials

 

3,492

3,694

Contractual Services

 

6,109

6,797

Professional Services

 

1,321

1,364

Other

 

1,964

1,981

 

 

 

 

Sub-Total

 

76,570

83,206

 

 

 

 

Transfer to Improvement Fund

 

(8,574)

(8,667)

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$67,996

$74,539

 

     
       

 

Net revenues are expected to be appropriated as follows:

 

 

Debt Payment

$37,687,000

Improvement Fund

$11,000,000

General Fund

$25,710,000

 

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