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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET
Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is proposing a $143.4 million budget for calendar year 2013.
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Fairfax Water will conduct a public hearing on its proposed 2013 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 $143.4 million in 2013. Water sales are expected to provide $124.6 million.
Approximately $18.8 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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2011
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2012
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Personal Services & Employee Benefits
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$46,473
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$48,367
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Power and Utilities
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11,345
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11,686
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Chemicals
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6,694
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7,968
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Fuel
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916
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960
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Postage
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547
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460
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Insurance
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1,300
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1,107
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Supplies and Materials
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3,976
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4,233
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Contractual Services
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8,749
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8,657
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Professional Services
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1,656
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1,902
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Other
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2,005
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2,285
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Sub-Total
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83,661
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87,625
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Transfer to Improvement Fund
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(9,559)
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(9,613)
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Total
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74,102
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78,012
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Net revenues are
expected to be appropriated as follows:
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Debt Payment
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$39,374,000
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Improvement Fund
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$11,000,000
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General Fund
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$14,068,000
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Fairfax Water’s Board will continue to monitor economic factors and review revenues
and expenditures at mid-year to determine if additional action is needed.
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