Enclosed are the FY 2008-09 operating and capital project budgets for the Wastewater Enterprise as recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors.

The projected revenues to support the operating budget and capital projects total $254.4 million: $220.4 million from sewer services charges, $23.8 million from sale of bonds, $5.0 million from fund balance, $3.2 million from interest, and $2.0 million from other sources.

The operating budget totals $191.9 million, a net increase of $5.9 million over last year’s budget of $186.0 million. The net change primarily reflects increases to fully fund premium pay and an increase to DPW for street cleaning services. One (1) new position and a vehicle were added to support the Biofuel Program.

Wastewater’s capital budget totals $44.7 million: $18.6 million for the Repair and Replacement Program, and $26.1 million for infrastructure and sewer improvements and the Wastewater master plan.

The FY 2008-09 budget also includes a general reserve of $17.8 million.