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HomeMy Public PortalAboutWater Sewer Division Budget Presentation 2014-152014/15 Budget Planning & Organizational Analysis 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Public Works Department MISSION STATEMENT To provide the highest level of service that is responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses. We will strive to protect the interests of the Village by properly operating and maintaining our public infrastructure. We will provide efficient service for our residents while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees. We will encourage the development of new skills, within the Department, in an effort to improve the overall service level for our community. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Public Works Personnel & Population Growth 1996 – 2.5 Employees/1000 Residents 2013 – 0.8 Employees/1000 Residents 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Public Works Personnel 1996 2006 2009 2013 Street Division 8 17 21 17 Water and Sewer Division 9 14 14 10 PW Administration and Engineering 1 7 7 5 Total PW Employees 18 38 42 32 From 2009 to 2013 – Our workforce has been reduced by 25% in PW and 30% in the Water & Sewer Division. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Organization Chart – Water & Wastewater 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Public Works Operations and Building Division Operations Occur within a Central Facility - Cost Savings Initiatives 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Cost Savings Initiatives – Lake Water Station & System 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Cost Savings Initiatives – Wastewater Treatment Facility 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Technology – Cost Savings Initiatives 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Our Employees – •Four - “Class A” EPA Certified Water System Managers (Qualified to be responsible for the operation of the largest water systems in the State) •Three - “Class 1” EPA Certified Wastewater System Managers (Qualified to be responsible for the operation of the largest wastewater systems in the State) •All – Participate in continuing education each year 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Water Production - #1 - 2007 – 1.2778B Gallons – Water Loss 8% #2 - 2012 – 1.2774B Gallons – Water Loss 2% #3 - 2008 – 1.1810B Gallons – Water Loss 8% #4 - 2013 – 1.1650B Gallons – Water Loss 2% 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Coffee $1.98/Large Cup Coffee $15.00/Gallon 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Drinking Water $0.89/Bottle Water $6.75/Gallon 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Drinking Water - $1.19/Gallon 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Average Home – 200 Gallons/Day – Or – 40 Bottles Cost – Over $240/Day 16 Total Cost - $0.01/Gallon - $2.33/Day 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Plainfield #3 Joliet #1 Romeoville #2 Oswego #4 Naperville #5 Aurora #6 Lockport #7 Yorkville #8 Bolingbrook #9 Plainfield currently has the third l owest water/sewer rate in the area. The range is $65/month to $112/month. The average total water/sewer c harge is $69.76/month. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Wholesale Water Purchase Costs – Chicago & American Water Wholesale Water Purchase Costs – 10 Year Average Increase – 6%/year Village of Plainfield Residential Rate – 10 Year Average Increase – 3%/year Projected 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Positive - •Improved Bond Rating Saves Money for our Residents. •The Water & Wastewater Systems are in compliance with EPA Regulations. •Decommissioning the South Wastewater Plant provides a $300K/year savings. •Water loss remains at an all -time low of 2%. •Water Conservation – The average resident uses 12% less water. •Our average monthly water/sewer bill is lower than most of our neighbors. •Our residents incurred no water/sewer rate increases from 2004 to 2008. •We did not have a rate increase in 2013. •As we look back at the average Village water/sewer rates, during the past 10 years, we have increased the total rate by only 3%/year. This includes the proposed 2014 rate increase. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Challenges – •The Route 30 Reconstruction will require some funding to upgrade our water/sewer utilities. •Additional funding is required to provide routine maintenance. •Our revenue includes sales tax funding of $1.4M to offset debt service. •The City of Chicago water rate increase will require the Village to increase our rates as well. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division Lake Water vs. Well Water – The 2014 proposed total average monthly water cost of $42.56/month is lower than the rate anticipated in 2001. The proposed 2001 Lake Water rate was $44.80/month. 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop - Water & Wastewater Division 2014 Proposed Water/Sewer Rates Current Rates Average Bill (800 cu ft/mo) Minimum Bill Rate/100 cu ft Water $ 39.76 $ 4.97 (first 100 cu ft) $ 4.97 Sewer $ 22.00 $ 8.25 (first 300 cu ft) $ 2.75 Capital $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 69.76 $ 21.22 Proposed Rate Average Bill (800 cu ft/mo) Minimum Bill Rate/100 cu ft Water $ 42.56 $ 5.32 (first 100 cu ft) $ 5.32 Sewer $ 23.60 $ 8.85 (first 300 cu ft) $ 2.95 Capital $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 74.16 $ 22.17 Difference/Mo $ 4.40 $ 0.95 Comments - A Senior Citizen, that qualifies for the County tax freeze exemption, will be offered a 10% discount.