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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
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Etowah Water & Sewer Authority
6th Annual Workshop
FY14 PLANNING WORKSHOP
“The Road Less Traveled”
October 1-2, 2013
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday - October 1, 2013 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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MEETING TOPICS
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
• “The Road Less Traveled“ Discussion
• Yearly Review
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INTRODUCTION
PRIMARY PURPOSES: • Present recommended FY14 Operating Budget
• Present recommended FY14 Ten Year Capital
Improvements Program
• Present recommended FY14 Comprehensive Funding Program
• Strategic planning for future
ACTION ITEMS: • Work Session & Board Meeting – November 2013
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INTRODUCTION
PRIMARY GOALS FOR PLANNING HORIZON:
• Strengthen the Authority’s service delivery
• Enhance operating revenue to cover operating expenses
and debt service
• Reduce the impact of economic variability on the
Authority (current & future)
• Respond to growth as it returns to Dawson County
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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
Robert Frost
INTRODUCTION
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MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday – October 1, 2013 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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GROWTH
INDICATORS
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980
1160
2322
3520
4539
5035 5035 5052 5064 5067
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
1986 1990 1995 2000 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Custo
mers
Fiscal Year
GROWTH INDICATORS
Water Customer Growth
Active Accounts
*As of September 1, 2013
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24 39 53
110
212
337 340 354 355 360
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
1997 1998 1999 2000 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Custo
mers
Fiscal Year
GROWTH INDICATORS
Wastewater Customer Growth
Active Accounts
*As of September 1, 2013
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Water Meters Sold
33 11 18 11 5 7 4 2 2 6
245
224 217
193
100
22 24 23 17 22
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
1997 2000 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Mete
rs S
old
Fiscal Year
Commercial Residential
278
235
25 19
GROWTH INDICATORS
*As of September 1, 2013
235
105
204
29 28 28
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New Wastewater Accounts
10
14
5
14
2
4
1 2
6
4 7
0
10
20
1997 1999 2000 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Accoun
ts
Fiscal Year
Commercial Residential
GROWTH INDICATORS
*As of September 1, 2013
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Water Distribution System Summary
GROWTH INDICATORS
47.00 52.74
119.70
141.35
157.23
174.22 174.78 174.81
182.64
0
50
100
150
200
1986 1990 1995 2000 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012
Len
gth
in
Mil
es
Fiscal Year
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Wastewater Collection System Summary
GROWTH INDICATORS
7.21
8.23
13.41
21.5 21.95 22.54 22.58 22.58
0
5
10
15
20
25
1995 2000 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Len
gth
in
Mil
es
Fiscal Year
Totals do not include 6.28 miles of gravity sewer constructed by Dawson County and maintained by Etowah Water & Sewer
Authority.
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Utilities Protection Center Locates
3,076
3,701
2,585
1,474 1,391
1,673
2,305
1,574
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Locate
s
Calendar Year
GROWTH INDICATORS
* As of September 1, 2013
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Operating Revenue Profile
GROWTH INDICATORS
2.47 2.60 2.87
3.22 3.57
3.17
0.49 0.51
0.55
0.63
0.69
0.74
0.18 0.15
0.12
0.18
0.12
0.13
0
1
2
3
4
5
FY08 Actual FY09 Actual FY10 Actual FY11 Actual FY12 Actual FY13
Projected
Water Sales Sewer Sales Other
Mil
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oll
ars
$3.54
$4.04
$3.14 $3.26
$4.03
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$4.38
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Water Billing Volumes
83 71 67 72 76 78
301
282 281 300 288
261
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Mil
lion
s o
f G
all
on
s
Fiscal Year Commercial Residential
384
372
348 353
364
339
*Projected FY13 Billing Volumes
GROWTH INDICATORS
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Wastewater Billing Volumes
62 57 57
61 63 65
7
8 6 6
7 7
0
25
50
75
100
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Mil
lion
s o
f G
all
on
s
Fiscal Year Commercial Residential
69 65
63 67
69 72
*Projected FY13 Billing Volumes
GROWTH INDICATORS
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Water Comparison Profile*
Water Customers
75%
25%
76%
24%
94%
6%
: Residential
: Commercial
Water Revenue
Water Use
Active Accounts
*As of September 1, 2013
GROWTH INDICATORS
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10%
90%
10%
90%
49% 51%
Wastewater Comparison Profile*
Sewer Customers
Sewer Revenue
Sewer Use
Active Accounts
*As of September 1, 2013
GROWTH INDICATORS
: Residential
: Commercial
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Balanced Customer Base
Ten Largest System Customers
Name % of
Billing Revenue
Dawson Leased LLC 5.78%
Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet Mall) 3.28%
Impulse Manufacturing 1.63%
Walmart 1.41%
Riverwood Properties 1.33%
Applebee’s 0.84%
Celeste Properties 0.79%
Super 8 Motel 0.64%
Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 0.63%
North Georgia Premium Carwash 0.62%
GROWTH INDICATORS
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* As of September 1, 2013
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Customer Base History
GROWTH INDICATORS
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Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
2008
Dawson Leased LLC
(Apartments) 3.80% 2009 Dawson Leased LLC (Apartments) 4.29% 2010 Dawson Leased LLC (Apartments) 3.98%
Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet
Mall) 3.37% Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet Mall) 3.39% Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet Mall) 2.47%
Walmart 1.78% Walmart 1.81% Walmart 1.55%
Riverwood Properties (Moe’s) 1.10% Riverwood Properties (Moe’s) 1.28% Riverwood Properties (Moe’s) 1.39%
Bubbles Carwash 1.04%
Celeste Properties (White
Interiors) 0.84%
Celeste Properties (White
Interiors) 1.01%
Best Western 0.85% Bubbles Carwash 0.69% Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 0.72%
Ready Mix USA 0.51% Dawson County Park and Rec. 0.64% Applebee's 0.72%
FCC Inc 0.48% Southern Catholic College 0.63% Rare Hospitality (Longhorns) 0.61%
Ernst Cobb County Inc 0.38% Shade Tree Trailer Park 0.38% Ruby Tuesdays 0.54%
Lumpkin County Water
Authority 0.27%
Lumpkin County Water
Authority 0.36% Kroger 0.54%
Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
Year
End Customer
Billing
Percentage
2011
Dawson Leased LLC
(Apartments) 4.04% 2012 Dawson Leased LLC (Apartments) 4.52% 2013* Dawson Leased LLC (Apartments) 5.78%
Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet
Mall) 2.55% Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet Mall) 3.08% Chelsea GCA Realty (Outlet Mall) 3.28%
Walmart 1.21% Walmart 1.36% Impulse Manufacturing 1.63%
Riverwood Properties (Moe's) 1.17% Impulse Manufacturing 1.04% Walmart 1.41%
Impulse Manufacturing 1.16% Racetrac Petroleum 0.89% Riverwood Properties (Moe’s) 1.33%
Best Western 0.73% Dawson Co. Board of Ed 0.87% Applebee's 0.84%
Applebee's 0.64% Home Depot 0.75%
Celeste Properties (White
Interiors) 0.79%
Rare Hospitality (Longhorns) 0.63% Dawson County Park and Rec. 0.54% Super 8 Motel 0.64%
North GA Premium Carwash 0.54% Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 0.52% Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 0.63%
Dawson County Park and Rec. 0.46% Ruby Tuesday 0.50% North GA Premium Carwash 0.62%
*As of September 1, 2013
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday – October 1, 2013 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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FLOW
PROJECTIONS
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0.49 0.8
1.38
2.12 2.22
1.84 2.06 2.07
1.75
0.26
0.46
0.94
1.35 1.21 1.23 1.29 1.33
1.27
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
1992 1995 2000 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Mil
lio
ns
of
Ga
llo
ns
Calendar Year
Maximum Day
Annual Average Day
Water Pumped To System
FLOW PROJECTIONS
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*As of September 1, 2013
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
FLOW PROJECTIONS
Long-term Projected Maximum Day Water Demands
and Treatment Capacity
3
5.5
11
17.5
0
5
10
15
20
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
MG
D
Calendar Year
Existing Maximum Day Water Pumped to System
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - High
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - Moderate
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - Low
Existing Treatment Capacity
Planned Treatment Capacity
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FLOW PROJECTIONS
Short-term Projected Maximum Day Water Demands
and Treatment Capacity
3
5.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
MG
D
Calendar Year
Existing Maximum Day Water Pumped to System
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - High
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - Moderate
Projected Maximum Day Water Demands - Low
Existing Treatment Capacity
Projected Demands (Financial Model)
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WASTEWATER
PROJECTIONS
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0.08
0.17
0.24 0.24 0.26 0.26
0.24
0.29
0.05
0.15
0.20
0.23 0.23 0.22 0.22
0.20
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
1997 2000 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
Mil
lio
ns
of
Ga
llo
ns
Calendar Year
Maximum Month-Average Day
Annual Average Day
Wastewater Treated
FLOW PROJECTIONS
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*As of September 1, 2013
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Long-term Projected Wastewater Flows
and Treatment Capacity
FLOW PROJECTIONS
0.5
1
2.5
7.5
5.5
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
MG
D
Calendar Years Existing Maximum Month-Average Day Flows
Projected Flow - High
Projected Flow - Moderate
Projected Flow - Low
Permitted Treatment Capacity
Planned Treatment Capacity
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Short-term Projected Wastewater Flows
and Treatment Capacity
FLOW PROJECTIONS
0.3
0.5
1
0
1
2
3
2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
MG
D
Calendar Years
Existing Maximum Month-Average Day Flows
Projected Flow - High
Projected Flow - Moderate
Projected Flow - Low
Permitted Treatment Capacity
Projected Flow (Financial Model)
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MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday – October 1, 2012 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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RECOMMENDED
OPERATING BUDGET
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Prepared Annual Report for FY2012
• Completed 2” and larger meter change outs with staff
• Educated and promoted customers use of Customer Service
Portal
• Optimized customer service payment interface with Billing
Document Specialist
• Improved Water Meter Leak Detection and Leak Adjustment
Programs
• Continued scanning of all old and active Authority files into
Laserfiche Program
• Designed, bid, and managed FY2013 Water Main Improvements
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• Developed contract documents for Water Storage Tank
Maintenance Program
• Develop in-house Right-of-Way Maintenance Program
• Continue to enhance systems reliability with improved
Preventative Maintenance Programs
• Develop Certification Program for each Department
• Continue working with Georgia EPD for lab certification
• Upgraded and improved phone call management and handling
• Hampton Creek WRF Sludge Handling
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YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
• Develop Sanitary Sewer System Preventative Maintenance
Program
• Complete lab certification
• Educate and promote use of our website and online bill payment
by our customers
• Designed, bid, and manage FY2014 water main improvements
• Designed, bid, and manage GA 400 Continuous Flow Intersection
Utility Improvements
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FY14 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
• Implement Industrial Pretreatment Program
• Complete 404 permitting phase of Russell Reservoir Project
• Bid and award Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program
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FY14 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference
Total Operating Revenue $4,665,900 $4,404,900 6% $261,000
Total Operating Expenses $3,361,442 $3,360,250 0% $1,192
Net Operating Income $1,304,458 $1,044,650 25% $259,808
*In FY2013 we projected FY2014 Operating Expenses: $3,464,148 (Savings = $102,706)
Total Non Operating Revenues $798,311 $765,036 4% $33,275
Total Non Operating Expenses $2,385,002 $2,390,372 0% -$5,370
Net Non Operating Income ($1,586,691) ($1,625,336) 4% $27,905
Transfer from Fund Balance $282,233 $580,686 -51% -$298,453
PROJECTED OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference
Water & Wastewater $4,431,000 $4,220,000 5% $211,000
Tap Fees $21,150 $21,150 0% $0
Late Fees $50,000 $50,000 0% $0
Service Charges $65,800 $65,800 0% $0
Other Income $65,000 $15,000 333% $50,000
Sprinkler Fee $32,950 $32,950 0% $0
Total Revenue $4,665,900 $4,404,900 6% $261,000
OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference Salaries $1,264,000 $1,304,000 -3% -$40,000 Overtime $45,500 $56,500 -19% -$11,000 Performance Increases $37,617 $0 $37,617 Employee Benefits $515,350 $477,000 8% $38,350 Certifications $7,500 $7,500 0% $0 Meters $12,500 $12,500 0% $0 Insurance $82,000 $80,000 2% $2,000 Repairs & Maintenance $98,500 $98,500 0% $0 Sludge Disposal $18,000 $18,000 0% $0 Utilities $348,000 $352,500 -1% -$4,500 Supplies $150,000 $150,000 0% $0 Chemicals $65,000 $65,000 0% $0 Auto $80,850 $87,850 -8% -$7,000 Public Relations $18,000 $18,000 0% $0
PROJECTED OPERATING EXPENSES
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference Advertising $12,500 $6,500 92% $6,000 Travel & Food $32,500 $32,500 0% $0 Telephone $37,925 $45,800 -17% -$7,875 Office Supplies $19,200 $23,200 -17% -$4,000 Postage $29,700 $29,700 0% $0 Legal & Accounting $56,000 $56,000 0% $0 Provision for Bad Debt $0 $12,000 -100% -$12,000 Rent $1,600 $0 0% $1,600 Government Fees $12,500 $30,500 -59% $18,000 Contract Labor $305,000 $273,000 12% $32,000 Schooling & Fees $24,900 $37,900 -34% -$13,000 Engineering $11,000 $5,000 120% $6,000 Bank Charges $28,000 $33,000 -15% -$5,000
PROJECTED OPERATING EXPENSES
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference
Uniforms $7,800 $7,800 0% $0
Contingency $30,000 $30,000 0% $0
Board Reimbursement $10,000 $10,000 0% $0
Total Operating Expenses $3,361,442 $3,360,250 0% $1,192
Net Operating Income $1,304,458 $1,044,650 25% $259,808
PROJECTED OPERATING EXPENSES
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference
Investment Income $42,000 $70,000 -40% -$28,000
CRF Water $197,325 $131,550 50% $65,775
CRF Wastewater $118,850 $95,080 25% $23,770
New Development $30,000 $30,000 0% $0
2012 County Bond $96,136 $101,506 -5% -$5,370
Build America Bond $197,100 $219,000 -10% -$21,900
Credits and Easements $0 $0 0% $0
Operational Reserve $74,000 $74,000 0% $0
Interest Income - 1200 Acres $42,900 $42,900 0% $0
Service Charge on Presales $0 $1,000 -100% -$1,000
Total Non Operating Revenues $798,311 $765,036 4% $33,275
PROJECTED NON-OPERATING REVENUE
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2014 FY 2013 % Difference
Interest $2,171,966 $ 2,171,966 0% $0
Interest Expense – 1200 Acres $42,900 $42,900 0% $0
2012 County Bond $96,136 $101,506 -5% -$5,370
Operational Reserve $74,000 $74,000 0% $0
Total Non Operating Expenses $2,385,002 $2,390,372 0% -$5,370
Transfer from Fund Balance $282,233 $580,686 -51% -$298,453
Net Income (Before Depreciation) $0 $0
PROJECTED NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
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OPERATING BUDGET
FY 2013 FY 2012b % Difference
Amortization & Depreciation $1,650,000 $1,600,000 3% $50,000
Amortization $113,000 $75,000 51% $38,000
Total $1,763,000 $1,675,000 5% $88,000
Total Net Income (Loss) -$1,763,000 -$1,675,000 5% -$88,000
PROJECTED NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
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MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday – October 1, 2013 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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RECOMMENDED
10-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
10-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
• Hightower Water Treatment Facility $ 2,200,000
• Russell Creek Reservoir 29,350,000
• Water Main Improvements 4,929,000
– S.R.53/GA400 Utilities Relocation
• Distribution System Improvements 1,850,000
– Water Distribution Storage Tanks Maintenance Program
– Right of Way Clearing & Maintenance
– Lumpkin Campground Elevated Storage Tank
• Water System Studies 750,000
– Watershed Protection Implementation
• Capital Equipment 1,000,000
• Miscellaneous Water System Projects 750,000
Total $40,829,000
WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS
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10-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
• Dawson Forest Water Reclamation Facility $625,000
– Belt Press
– Liner in Pond B
• Sewerage System Improvements 1,500,000
• Miscellaneous Wastewater System Projects 500,000
Total $2,650,000
WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECTS
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10-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROPOSED FY14 10-YEAR CIP
WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS $40,829,000
WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECTS $2,650,000
TOTAL $43,479,000
APPROVED FY13 10-YEAR CIP
WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS $ 36,975,000
WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECTS $ 2,875,000
TOTAL $ 39,850,000
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MEETING TOPICS
Tuesday – October 1, 2013 • Introduction
• Growth Indicators
• Flow Projections
• Recommended Operating Budget
• Recommended 10-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Recommended Comprehensive Funding Program
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RECOMMENDED
COMPREHENSIVE
FUNDING PROGRAM
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
FUNDING PROGRAM
• Models the financial performance of our system
– All revenues, all expenses (CIP and operating)
– Projected through 2023
• Reflects all capital spending needs
– Whether driven by growth, rehabilitation needs, regulatory requirements, or the economy
– Reflects when the need is expected to occur or when the project is financially feasible
Capital Improvements Financing Model
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Financing Plan Summary (2013 – 2022)
• FY13 funding sources:
– Cash funded capital $11,000,000
– Series 2010 Bond Funds $3,850,000
– Other $25,000,000
FUNDING PROGRAM
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• FY14 funding sources:
– Cash funded capital $12,654,000
(Capital Recovery Fees $5,402,060)
– Series 2010 Bond Funds $3,850,000
– GEFA Funds $1,500,000
– Other $25,500,000
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Proposed Rate Increases for FY14
FY2013 Funding Program
FY 2014 Proposed Rate
Increases
(Effective
January 1, 2014)
FY2014 Funding Program
FY 2014 Proposed Rate
Increases
(Effective
January 1, 2014)
Water 5.5% 5.5%
Sewer 6.0% 6.0%
FUNDING PROGRAM
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SERIES 2010 BOND COMPARISON
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fiscal Year
Total 2010 Bond Revenue Total FY14 Planned Revenue
2010 Bond Operating Expenses FY14 Operating Expenses
2010 Bond Debt Service FY14 Total Expenses
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Revenue and Expense Projections
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Water & Sewer Ending Cash Balance
FUNDING PROGRAM
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$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
$5,000,000
$5,500,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Bond Coverage
SERIES 2010 BOND COMPARISON
1.29
1.44
1.70
1.60
1.51
1.78
1.64
1.03
1.11
1.34 1.26
1.09
1.31
1.55
1.76
2.00
2.26
0
1
1
2
2
3
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2010 Bond Coverage Projection 2014 Bond Coverage Projection
58
Perc
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ge
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Water Rate Increase
SERIES 2010 BOND COMPARISON
6.5 6.5 6.5
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
4.0 4.0 4.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2010 Bond Plan FY14 Financial Plan 59
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ge
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Sewer Rate Increase
SERIES 2010 BOND COMPARISON
7.5 7.5 7.5
8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
5.0 5.0 5.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2010 Bond Plan FY14 Financial Plan 60
Perc
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Typical Monthly Water Residential Bill
(5,000 Gallons)
FUNDING PROGRAM
45.26 47.75
50.37 53.15
56.07 59.15
61.52 63.98
66.54 69.20
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2014 Financial Plan
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Typical Monthly Sewer Bill
(5,000 Gallons)
FUNDING PROGRAM
46.69 49.49
52.46 55.61
58.95
62.49 65.61
68.89 72.34
75.95
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2014 Financial Plan
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Typical Monthly Water Residential Bill
(5,000 Gallons)
FUNDING PROGRAM
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
Typical Monthly Sewer Residential Bill
(5,000 Gallons)
FUNDING PROGRAM
$0.00
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
$50.00
Dah
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Jackson
Coun
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Daw
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
MEETING TOPICS
Wednesday – October 2, 2013
• “The Road Less Traveled” Discussion
• Yearly Review
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
MEETING TOPICS
Wednesday – October 2, 2013
• “The Road Less Traveled” Discussion
– City of Dawsonville – Russell Creek Reservoir – Water System Improvements – Other
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
CITY OF DAWSONVILLE
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
RUSSELL CREEK
RESERVOIR
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
RUSSELL CREEK RESERVOIR
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Wetlands & Stream Survey • Cumulative Impact Study • Population Projections • Revise Mitigation Plan Documentation • Final Case Document • 404 Permit GA Environmental Protection Division • Inter-basin Transfer Report • Drought Contingency Plan • Safe Yield Analysis • 401b Permit • Withdrawal Permit
71
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
RUSSELL CREEK RESERVOIR
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EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
OTHER
EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT EFFICIENCY VISION
MEETING TOPICS
Wednesday – October 2, 2013
• “The Road Less Traveled” Discussion
• Yearly Review
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