PROJECTS OF INTEREST 2018-2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS … · PROJECTS OF INTEREST In 2019 -2020, AWA anticipates spending ... 2018-2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AWA celebrated 60 years of serving

Since 1959

AMADORWATER

AGENCY

North Fork of the Mokelumne River -- the primary source of water for Amador County.

Serving The Water & Wastewater Needs of Amador County

Amador Water Agency12800 Ridge Road

Sutter Creek, CA 95685209.223.3018

www.amadorwater.org

PROJECTS OF INTEREST

In 2019 -2020, AWA anticipates spending $6,292,748 on projects to improve and maintain water and wastewater systems throughout Amador County.

Some projects are already underway; others are anticipated to start up before July 1, 2020. These include:

• Ione Water Treatment Plant Rehab• Ione Hydroelectric Generator• Pioneer Water Main Replacement• Redwood Storage Tank Replacements • Standby Generators (replacement & new)• Plant Safety Improvements at the Buckhorn Water Treatment Plant• Martell Sewer Improvements• Security Upgrades

Project costs will be paid through four sources of revenue, depending on the project.• Grant Proceeds: $2,224,859• Participation Fees, Property Tax and Reserves: $1,922,001 • Loan Proceeds: $1,812,286• Community Facilities District Funds: $1,091,000

2018-2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AWA celebrated 60 years of serving Amador County in 2019. In 2018 - 2019 efforts included:

Customer Outreach and Convenience: Amplified Facebook presence for emergencies and information; Improved online billing platform and pay by phone option; Automated customer notification system; Enhanced website features.

Fire Safety & Prevention:Tree Mortality Program to remove dead and dying trees that threatened AWA facilities; Cooperative project with local fire agencies to formalize fire hydrant testing.

Grant Writing:Success in obtaining state and federal grant funds allowed AWA to make major infrastructure improvements and replacement, at little or no cost to Amador County ratepayers.

Conservation:The Tanner Backwash Plant was completed, conserving millions of gallons of water every year.

2019 - 2020 PRIORITIES

Looking forward to 2019-2020, AWA will focus on the following efforts, which are funded in the 2019-2020 budget:

• Comprehensive Master Plan

• Improved transparency and public information access

• Staff leadership and employee focus

• Protection of the water supply through watershed health and mitigation to prevent catastrophic wildfire

• Plant facility safety & reliability

• Fire protection improvements

• PG&E power outage preparedness

• Camanche Wastewater System: Survey and replacement system planning

• Technical and field support to other Amador County utility partners

• Infrastructure projects listed under “Projects” in this brochure

Budget-in-BriefFY 2019-2020

2019-2020 BUDGETREVENUE

Agency Total Revenue $18,851,595

WATER SALES$8,668,307

46%

RESERVES$1,744,902

9%

WASTE WATER SALES

$1,748,8639%

OTHER REVENUE$802,903

4%

PARTICIPATION FEES

$1,035,9006%

LOAN PROCEEDS$1,812,286

10%

GRANT PROCEEDS$2,224,859

12%

CFDCONT SERV

PROPERTY TAX$813,575

4%

Agency Total Revenue$18,851,595

Revenue Categories

WATER AND WASTEWATER SALES: Payments from all AWA customers

RESERVES: Funds set aside to meet future needs; for example, unexpected repairs or improvements

PARTICIPATION FEES: Funds paid by property owners to join a water or wastewater system, representing their “share” of the built infrastructure

LOAN PROCEEDS: AWA has borrowed at low interest rates for new or replacement infrastructure

GRANT PROCEEDS: State & Federal project funding that does not have to be paid back

COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (CFD): Payments by members of the district for public works projects within the district

CONTRACT SERVICES (CONT SERV): Payments to AWA for providing services to other districts

PROPERTY TAX: The County of Amador passes on a small portion of property taxes to AWA

OTHER REVENUE: Special fees for service, payments from PG&E, bad debt recovery

2019-2020 BUDGET EXPENSES

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6,292,748 33%; Less

Project Salaries/Benefits

Agency Total Expenses $18,851,595

PROJECTS$6,292,748

33%

SALARIES$3,778,867

20%

BENEFITS$1,921,626

11%

DEBT SERVICE$2,675,167

14%

FIXED ASSETS PROGRAMS RESERVES$460,910

2%

CALPERS REDUCED RATE

$379,4812%

RETIREE BENEFITS$202,100

1%

ADMIN$1,218,410

6%

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

$1,922,28611%

Agency Total Expenses$18,851,595

Expense Categories

SALARIES:Salaries paid to current AWA employees

BENEFITS:Employee insurances, overtime, vacation time

CALPERS REDUCED RATE:Employer’s portion of employees’ retirement funds

RETIREE BENEFITS:Fund to pay AWA retiree benefits

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:Costs to run facilities (not including salaries): utilities, vehicle cost, equipment, testing, licenses, chemicals, supplies

ADMINISTRATION (ADMIN):Customer billing, consultants and outside services, printing, insurances, training

DEBT SERVICE: Interest on funds borrowed to pay for infrastructure

FIXED ASSETS:Equipment for shops & office, vehicle purchases, tools & instruments

PROGRAMS:Preventative maintenance programs not included elsewhere

RESERVES:Funds set aside to meet future needs; for example, unexpected repairs or improvements

PROJECTS:Repairs, replacement and new construction projects (see “Projects” in this brochure for detail); excludes AWA labor