Light & Power and Environmental Services Committee
Regular MeetingCulpeper, VA · October 29, 2025
Agenda
Light & Power and Environmental Services
Committee Agenda
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Economic Development Center, Council Meeting Room
803 South Main Street, Culpeper
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
By Chairwoman Schmidt
2. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 4-6
For Reference Only - Minutes from September 2025
09-24-2025 LP ES Committee Special.pdf
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve or amend the agenda.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may address the committee on matters relevant to town
government at this time.
Those who wish to speak are requested to Sign-In at the door.
State your name and address for the record.
Each speaker shall have three (3) minutes and shall comply with the Citizen
Participation Policy.
For groups present, you are requested to have a spokesperson.
Questions should be directed to the Chair.
5. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
6. SPECIAL ITEMS & PRESENTATIONS
7. LIGHT & POWER ITEMS
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7.1 Departmental Activities 7
SEPTEMBER 2025 LP Activities CDH-1.pdf
7.2 Financial Summary 8 - 11
SEPTEMBER 2025-1.pdf YEARLY REVENUE COMPARISON FY2026-
1.pdf YEARLY VMEA BILLING FY24 FY2025 FY2026 W-KWH COST -
Copy-1.pdf Copy of LP Financial Summary SEPTEMBER 2025-1.pdf
7.3 Discussion Item: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Location
The Committee will discuss VMEA's request to have one of the two
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites be located at the Town's
Light & Power substation due to the planned site in Manassas no
longer being feasible.
7.4 R/R Re: Generator Sound Attenuation Project 12 - 13
Motion to approve.
7.5 Designation of Consent Agenda Item
8. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ITEMS
8.1 Departmental Activities 14 - 17
Environmental Services Monthly Activities Report for September 2025
100725.pdf
8.2 Financial Summary 18 - 19
WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL - September 2025 100825.pdf
8.3 Tap Sales Report 20 - 29
Tap Fee Report 2025-2026 10.08.2025.pdf
8.4 R/R Re: Reduced Tap Privilege Fees for Existing Structures 30 - 31
Motion to approve.
8.5 Designation of Consent Agenda Item
9. TOWN & COUNTY INTERACTION COMMITTEE
9.1 Potential Items for Discussion at the Next Meeting on January
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23, 2026
10. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of Meeting
Committee Members:
Janie Schmidt (Chairwoman), Pranas A. Rimeikis, Jon D. Russell & William M. Yowell
Note: Members of the Town Council who are not members of the committee may be in
attendance at the committee meeting. If so, and if a quorum of council is present, then the
meeting will be a special meeting of council in addition to being a committee meeting, pursuant
to the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council Attorney Opinion, AO-03-14. Only
business matters to be considered are the committee’s recommendations to the council unless
specifically noted in this public notice.
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09-24-2025 Light & Power and Environmental Services Committee & Special Council Meeting
9:30 a.m. Economic Development Center, 803 S. Main Street
The purpose of this meeting was to consider Light & Power and Environmental Services Committee
matters; however, members of the Town Council who were not members of the committee were in
attendance and participated in the discussion, resulting in a special meeting of council.
Committee Members Present: Chairwoman Janie Schmidt, Pranas A. Rimeikis, Jon D. Russell (Arrived at
9:33 a.m.), William M. Yowell
Committee Members Absent: None
Also Present: Frank Reaves Jr., Council Member; Christopher D. Hively, Town Manager; Courtney O.
Strawser, Records Management Specialist; Jim Hoy, Public Services Director; Mike Stover, Director of
Light & Power; Chris Heggan, Assistant Director of Light & Power; Andrew Hopewell, Director of
Planning & Community Development
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Schmidt called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
For Reference Only – Minutes from August 2025
There were no changes to the minutes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Yowell moved, Mr. Rimeikis seconded, approval of the agenda as presented. The motion carried by
voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS – None
SPECIAL ITEMS & PRESENTATIONS – None
LIGHT & POWER ITEMS
Departmental Activities
Mr. Stover presented the report, advising staff had received a request from a citizen to install a
streetlight in Yowell Meadow Park at the upper bridge near West Asher Street. The citizen noted that
they frequently walk in the area during dark hours and felt unsafe.
Mr. Stover noted the installation cost was estimated at $2,000.
A brief discussion ensued regarding prior issues, increased use of parks and trails during dark hours, and
the possibility of re-evaluating the park hours.
It was the consensus of the committee for staff to prepare a discussion item for presentation at the
Public Safety, Public Works, Planning & Community Development committee next month.
Financial Summary – The committee received the report.
Discussion Item: Light & Power Facility Sound Study - Phase II
Mr. Hoy presented the Polysonics Phase II Sound Study Report dated September 12, 2025.
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Light & Power and ES Committee
September 24, 2025 – Page 2 of 3
He noted that, per the direction of the committee, staff had authorized Polysonics to proceed with the
second phase of the study.
Mr. Hoy stated using previously collected data, Polysonics created a sound model of the Electric Avenue
site and evaluated several noise barrier options. Traditional barriers were found to be impractical due to
the site’s topography; however, a plenum solution recommended by the generator manufacturer
Caterpillar (CAT) was determined to significantly reduce generator noise. Polysonics recommended
implementing this solution and noted that additional techniques could be considered if needed.
Mr. Hoy further reported that, while working with Polysonics, the Town also consulted with CAT to
explore additional noise reduction options. CAT suggested using an acoustical plenum that could replace
or be attached to the existing louvers. Polysonics reviewed the concept and made assumptions about
the materials for modeling purposes, noting that the details of construction would be critical to its
effectiveness.
Mr. Russell questioned whether staff would be advertising for additional bids for the sound mitigation.
A brief discussion ensued.
It was the consensus of the committee for staff to advertise for competing proposals regarding the
sound mitigation and prepare a report and recommendation for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ITEMS
Departmental Activities – The committee received the report.
Financial Summary – The committee received the report.
Tap Sales Report – The committee received the report.
Discussion Item: Reduced Tap Privilege Fees for Existing Structures
Mr. Hopewell presented the item stating staff would like to discuss with the Committee the potential of
modifying the Tap Privilege Fee Assessment Policy as it relates to existing dwellings. There are
approximately 50 existing dwellings within the Town limits and approximately 130 existing dwellings in
the County's current Water & Sewer Service Area that are not connected to public water and/or public
sewer. The majority of the Town properties are situated within developed portions of the Town that do
not have water and/or sewer lines in close enough proximity to make it economically feasible for the
property owners to connect to the public system. The County area is less well developed. There are
concerns that as time passes and the public infrastructure expands, newer constructed homes may
become eligible to connect to the public system and take advantage of a discounted rate.
The current language within the Tap Privilege Fee Assessment Policy would offer these homes a
discount to connect as the language presently reads: Existing single-family dwellings with permitted well
and/or septic systems may purchase taps at 50% of the prevailing rate.
Staff believes the original intent of the of the reduced tap fee was to incentivize existing homes with
failing systems to convert to public provision of water and sewer. After more than 20 years, it is staff's
belief that those properties that wanted and needed to make the transition, have done so and so it may
now be time to remove this provision. To this end, there are two potential modifications that staff has
prepared for the Committee's consideration.
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Light & Power and ES Committee
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The first is to simply remove the existing language related to the discount for existing dwellings.
The second would be to limit the eligibility to dwellings that were eligible when the Settlement
Agreement was finalized. If this option is desired, the language could read: Single-family dwellings that
were already constructed and within Town limits or within the County Water and Sewer Service Area on
March 28, 2012 with permitted well and/or septic systems may purchase taps at 50% of the prevailing
rate.
The Committee also has the option of retaining the existing language.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the current language of the Tap Privilege Fee Assessment Policy.
It was the consensus of the committee for staff to prepare a report and recommendation reflecting both
options for consideration.
R/R Re: Environmental Services Reclassification
Mr. Hively presented the report and recommendation stating over the course of the past several years,
staff has been working to strengthen succession planning throughout all town departments. The
Environmental Services Department currently has two vacant positions: one Laboratory/Quality
Assurance Manager and one Plant Mechanic I. In an effort to ensure continuity of operations through
succession planning, staff is recommending that these two positions, a Laboratory/Quality Assurance
Manager, grade 19, and a Plant Mechanic I, grade 10, be reclassified into one Environmental Services
Director position, grade 32, to better meet the long-term needs of the department. This will result in an
initial net savings of $20,200 per year.
This reclassification does require the reassignment of some duties to various positions within the
Environmental Services Department. Though it is not expected to make a significant impact to the
workload of any one position, the redistribution of these duties will be reviewed by the Environmental
Services Director, once hired, and as part of the upcoming Classification and Compensation Study
conducted by the Human Resources Department to determine if additional position reclassifications or
staffing changes are required.
The financial impact for this change results in a shared savings to the Water and Wastewater Treatment
funds (30093700 and 40094700) of approximately $20,200 per year.
It was recommended that Council approve the reclassification of two positions, a Laboratory/Quality
Assurance Manager, grade 19, and a Plant Mechanic I, grade 10, into one Environmental Services
Director position, grade 32; and the new Environmental Services Director job description, effective
immediately.
Mr. Russell moved, Mr. Yowell seconded, approval of the report and recommendation for submission to
council as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.
Designation of Consent Agenda Item – R/R Re: Environmental Services Reclassification
TOWN & COUNTY INTERACTION COMMITTEE
Potential Items for Discussion at Next Interaction Committee Meeting – None
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
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Substations/Generation/Metering
Peak Shaving Summary:
• 2- Generation runs for the month of September.
• Monthly generation credit: $ 93,523.46.
Activities:
• Normal maintenance completed on all units: checked all fluid levels, checked for any alarm
codes, and cleaned up any dust and oil seepage.
• Continue cross training of L&P personnel on the generator’s operations.
• Performed visual inspection on Fire Extinguisher’s & Eye Stations.
• Continued mapping of electrical system with GIS department.
• Performed monthly DEQ inspection.
• Performed various Lineman training.
Substation:
• Monthly station inspection was completed.
• Cleaned transformer containment pits and Storm Water retention pond.
• Maintained standby batteries in control house.
• Vegetation management.
• Removed some old trees around part of the substation & planted new ones.
Distribution
Distribution Activities:
• Completed service disconnects for non-payment.
• Tree trimming was completed in various locations around town.
• Overhead and underground line maintenance, upgrade lines, replacing old infrastructure at
Various locations around Town.
• Continue to maintain equipment and fleet.
• Cleaned and organized material yard and buildings.
• Conducted monthly Construction and Safety meetings within our department.
• Disconnected and reconnected house service for upgrades-various locations.
• Continuing electrical infrastructure at Laurel Park.
• Continuing electrical infrastructure at The Greens.
• Pole replacement at (1220 Oaklawn Drive).
• Continuing traffic control upgrades.
• Mapping & tagging for GIS one- line diagrams.
• Relocated two enclosures for Williams Mill Village.
• Voltage conversion on East St.
• Completed wiring for Laurel Park breaker / transformer.
Trouble Calls – Summary:
• 16 - Street lights reported out or malfunctioning, repaired.
• 6 - Street lights reported to Dominion Energy and Rappahannock Electric.
• 1 - Other-Blinking lights-(101 & 109 Rosson Lane)-loose & corroded conductors at the
transformer-tightened & repaired.
• 1 – Other- (round-a-bout at Wendy’s)-no lights-breakers were off- turned on breakers.
New Services:
• 10- Residential – 3333 Pecan Lane, 3223 Plum Lane, 2793, 2797, 2781, 2777, 2773, 2785,
2789 Apricot Drive, 1925 Sunset Lane.
• 0- Commercial
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TOWN OF CULPEPER - MONTHLY REVENUE REPORT - September 2025
ELECTRIC # CONNECTIONS #CONNECTIONS SERVICES KWH KW-DEM RKVA CONSUMP TOTAL GROSS REV
TYPE BILLED ADDED KWH'S SALES REVENUE REVENUE TAX REVENUES TOTAL PER kWh
Residential (50000) 5294 5270 5,180,768 821,481.50 821,481.50 821,481.50 0.1586
Small General Serv (51000) 676 664 1,123,204 175,698.27 175,698.27 175,698.27 0.1564
Med Gen Svc(52000) 88 87 1,254,609 138,097.94 26,409.81 164,507.75 164,507.75 0.1311
Large Gen Svc(53000) 9 9 1,418,294 71,890.32 54,068.56 107.04 126,065.92 126,065.92 0.0889
Industrial Power (53100) 1 1 940,800 48,100.91 65,573.76 57.60 113,732.27 113,732.27 0.1209
Time of Use - ON PK (54000) 7 7 222,299 18,542.29 18,804.30 37,346.59 37,346.59 0.1680
Time of USE - OFF PK (54200) 7 7 360,954 8,411.15 8,411.15 8,411.15 0.0233
Traffic Controls (56200) 9,952 623.47 623.47 623.47 0.0626
AMR / Consumption Tax (57000) 9,783.77 9,783.77
TOTALS 6082 6045 0 10,510,880 1,282,845.85 164,856.43 164.64 9,783.77 1,447,866.92 1,457,650.69 0.1377
ADJUSTMENTS AND CONSUMPTION TAX CALCULATIONS:
Prior month adjmts: RES
DOM
Adjusted consumption tax
Consumption tax billing recap
0.00 ROUNDING DIFFERENCE
STREET AND YARD LIGHTS # CONNECTIONS TAXABLE TAXABLE
TYPE #CONNECTIONS BILLED MULT TOTAL KWH KWH UNITS RATE REVENUES
LED (56000) 1193 1,191 30 35,730 8,430 281 15.15 17,983.05
TOTAL ST/YD LTS 1193 1,191 35,730 8,430 281 $17,983.05 17,983.05 0.5033
7,236 13.19
TOTAL ELECTRIC 10,546,610 9,796.96 1,465,849.97 1,475,633.74 $0.1390
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS: SOLAR (500002) 70 70 25,391 32812.00 ($2,436.99)
1,463,412.98
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YEARLY ELECTRIC SALES REVENUE COMPARISON
FISCAL YEAR 2026 FISCAL YEAR 2025
MONTH REVENUE MONTH REVENUE
DIFFERENCE
JULY $ 1,705,907.51 $ 106,780.84 JULY $ 1,599,126.67
AUGUST $ 1,814,142.60 $ 153,271.49 AUGUST $ 1,660,871.11
SEPTEMBER $ 1,465,849.97 $ (2,262.64) SEPTEMBER $ 1,468,112.61
OCTOBER $ - $ - OCTOBER $ 1,098,475.92
NOVEMBER $ - $ - NOVEMBER $ 1,026,775.23
DECEMBER $ - $ - DECEMBER $ 1,087,767.03
JANUARY $ - $ - JANUARY $ 1,262,084.37
FEBRUARY $ - $ - FEBRUARY $ 1,369,201.35
MARCH $ - $ - MARCH $ 1,117,765.15
APRIL $ - $ - APRIL $ 1,060,037.52
MAY $ - $ - MAY $ 1,132,035.87
JUNE $ - JUNE $ 1,274,051.75
YTD TOTAL $ 4,985,900.08 $ 257,789.69 YTD TOTAL $ 15,156,304.58
BUDGET $ 17,809,629.00 BUDGET $ 16,594,817.00
BALANCE $ 12,823,728.92 BALANCE $ 1,438,512.42
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YEARLY VMEA BILLING FY24 FY2025 FY2026 W-KWH COST - Copy
FISCAL YEAR 2026 EXCESS EXCESS VMEA
MONTH BILLING KWH KW DEMAND CHARGE GEN. CREDIT COST/KWH
JULY $ 1,212,913.74 11,791,495 28,551 $ 113,014.87 $0.10286
AUGUST $ 1,102,539.01 11,249,989 26,859 $ 93,632.84 $0.09800
SEPTEMBER $ 831,594.97 9,751,637 21,374 $ 93,523.46 $0.08528
OCTOBER $ - 0 0 $ -
NOVEMBER $ - 0 0 $ -
DECEMBER $ - 0 0 $ -
JANUARY $ - 0 0 $ -
FEBRUARY $ - 0 0 $ -
MARCH $ - 0 0 $ -
APRIL $ - 0 0 $ -
MAY $ - 0 0 $ -
JUNE $ - 0 0 $ -
TOTALS $ 3,147,047.72 32,793,121 76,784.00 0.00 $ - $ 300,171.17 0.09597
BUDGET $ 10,726,137.00
FISCAL YEAR 2025 EXCESS EXCESS VMEA
MONTH BILLING KWH KW DEMAND CHARGE GEN. CREDIT COST/KWH
JULY $ 972,069.94 13,252,460 29,292 $ 15,686.73 $0.07335
AUGUST $ 931,851.19 12,225,459 28,547 $ 10,964.45 $0.07622
SEPTEMBER $ 656,514.95 9,025,747 16,946 $ 6,294.25 $0.07274
OCTOBER $ 652,832.70 8,351,341 17,520 $ 8,176.44 $0.07817
NOVEMBER $ 566,771.72 8,203,123 13,483 $ 7,556.98 $0.06909
DECEMBER $ 667,715.08 9,834,511 16,357 $ 11,271.56 $0.06790
JANUARY $ 747,650.71 11,003,924 20,682 $ 16,529.01 $0.06794
FEBRUARY $ 661,101.05 9,015,460 19,604 $ 8,830.81 $0.07333
MARCH $ 604,404.80 8,301,583 14,799 $ 6,238.23 $0.07281
APRIL $ 790,209.28 8,568,325 22,015 $ 22,627.19 $0.09222
MAY $ 819,645.56 9,314,235 21,645 $ 16,266.72 $0.08800
JUNE $ 1,017,465.35 12,084,400 29,261 $ 149,700.22 $0.08420
TOTALS $ 9,088,232.33 119,180,568 250,151.00 0.00 $ - $ 280,142.59 0.07626
BUDGET $ 9,549,455.00
FISCAL YEAR 2024 EXCESS EXCESS VMEA
MONTH BILLING KWH KW DEMAND CHARGE GEN. CREDIT COST/KWH
JULY $ 1,301,263.98 13,104,828 27,788 $ 13,081.62 $0.09930
AUGUST $ 1,182,250.76 12,097,663 23,567 $ 11,679.93 $0.09773
SEPTEMBER $ 1,029,894.79 9,755,704 28,898 $ 8,598.81 $0.10557
OCTOBER $ 775,466.42 8,010,745 19,853 $ 10,221.72 $0.09680
NOVEMBER $ 713,998.62 8,005,707 16,942 $ 13,542.85 $0.08919
DECEMBER $ 747,946.91 8,938,950 16,395 $ 10,029.17 $0.08367
JANUARY $ 826,043.29 9,729,920 19,463 $ 12,406.60 $0.08490
FEBRUARY $ 706,661.00 8,397,775 15,937 $ 7,809.34 $0.08415
MARCH $ 648,527.74 8,021,621 13,079 $ 7,253.11 $0.08085
APRIL $ 714,112.23 7,970,757 21,351 $ 9,811.19 $0.08959
MAY $ 805,430.62 9,543,258 23,967 $ 14,823.46 $0.08440
JUNE $ 822,476.53 11,801,551 23,022 $ 8,292.77 $0.06969
TOTALS $ 10,274,072.89 115,378,479 250,262.00 0.00 $ - $ 127,550.57 0.08905
BUDGET $ 10,731,000.00
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 2025
LIGHT & POWER FUND
FY26 FY26 FY25
REVENUES MTD YTD YTD
Sale of Power $ 1,462,988 $ 4,980,491 $ 4,710,359
Utility Fees $ 19,068 $ 56,626 $ 49,576
Service Connection Charges $ - $ 27,500 $ 66,000
Interest Income $ 29,426 $ 71,942 $ 69,613
Sale of Salvage/Surplus $ 209 $ 738 $ 356
Time & Material Charges $ 387 $ 387 $ 855
Pole Permits & Rental Charges $ - $ 75 $ -
Insurance Claims / Recovery $ - $ - $ 25,999
Street Light Recovery $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,512,078 $ 5,137,759 $ 4,922,758
EXPENDITURES FY26 FY26 FY25
MTD YTD YTD
Purchased Power $ 1,110,094 $ 3,417,325 $ 2,764,800
Salaries & Benefits $ 193,240 $ 664,884 $ 623,898
Services $ 174,037 $ 502,600 $ 471,732
System Improvements $ 107,848 $ 442,384 $ 386,693
Materials & Supplies $ 39,245 $ 57,410 $ 56,452
Other $ 8,905 $ 59,820 $ 64,214
PILOT $ 40,248 $ 120,744 $ 122,988
Debt Service $ - $ 217,359 $ 207,727
TOTAL O&M EXPENDITURES $ 1,673,617 $ 5,482,526 $ 4,698,504
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) NOT INCLUDING CAPITAL EXPENSE $ (161,539) $ (344,767) $ 224,254
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSE $ 1,617 $ 16,817 $ 17,827
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) $ (163,156) $ (361,584) $ 206,427
For informational purposes only - amount of open encumbrances at end of current month $ 139,578
FY26 Begin Bal Net Activites Ending Balance SEPTEMBER 2025 Activity
L&P CASH & INVESTMENTS $ 9,869,721 $ (511,820) $9,357,901 $ 137,419
L&P Accounts Receivable $ 1,175,866 $ 178,444 $ 1,354,310 $ (356,086)
Outstanding Debt Service Balance $ 1,707,000 $ (195,000) $1,512,000 $ -
CONNECTED SERVICES 6082 PURCHASED KWH $0.0852
NEW SERVICES ADDED 10 SOLD KWH $0.1390
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Agenda Item Summary
Committee:
Light & Power Committee
Title:
R/R Re: Generator Sound Attenuation Project
Background:
After discussion and receiving direction from the Committee, staff requested bids from three companies for
the installation of four sound attenuation plenums on the four generators at Light & Power to reduce the
noise as recommended by the Sound Study.
One bid was received from Carter Machinery for a cost of $123,974. No bids were received from the other
companies.
There are two options available for consideration:
1. Do not proceed with the installation due to the Town’s exemption.
2. Accept the quote from Carter Machinery for material and installation of the four plenums at a cost of
$123,974.
Financial Impact:
There is no cost associated with Option #1 and a cost of $123,974 for Option #2.
Recommendation:
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That Council approves an FY26 budget transfer of $123,974 from Light & Power Reserves to expenditure line
50095700-53239, R&M Engines, to cover the cost of the Generator Sound Attenuation Project.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2025
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operations Summary:
Water Plant (4.0 MGD Capacity)
SEPT YTD
Raw Water Treated (MG): 47 398
Average Daily Raw Water Flow (MGD): 1.6 1.5
Max Raw Water Flow (MGD): 2.2 2.8
Water Produced (MG): 48 400
Average Daily Finished Flow (MGD): 1.6 105
Max Daily Finished Flow (MGD): 2.0 2.4
Bulk Water Sales (MG): 0.47 4.8
Average pH (su): 7.5 7.5
Average Chlorine (mg/L): 2.1 2.1
Average Turbidity (NTU): 0.05 0.05
Max Average Turbidity (NTU): 0.06 0.06
Partnership Turbidity (95%) (NTU): 0.07 0.07
Chandler Street Wells
Well Water Produced (MG): 13 153
Average Daily Water Produced (MGD): 0.43 0.56
Max Daily Flow (MGD) 0.45 0.74
Rockwater Park Well
Well Water Produced (MG): 0.0 1.5
Average Daily Water Produced (MGD): 0.0 0.01
Max Daily Flow (MGD) 0.0 0.16
Nalles Mills Wells
Well Water Produced (MG): 16 107
Average Daily Water Produced (MGD): 0.50 0.39
Max Daily Flow (MGD) 0.52 0.55
Sports Complex Well
Well Water Produced (MG): 0.0 0.0
Average Daily Water Produced (MGD): 0.0 0.0
Max Daily Flow (MGD) 0.0 0.0
Total Well Water Produced (MG): 28 262
Total Water Plant Water Produced (MG): 48 400
TOTAL WATER PRODUCED (MG): 76 662
AVERAGE DAILY WATER PRODUCED (MGD): 2.5 2.4
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Distribution Positive Bacteria: 0 0
Safety Incidents: 0 0
Regulatory Violations: 0 0
Notes: Lake Culpeper 24 inches below the overflow as of
10/7/25.
Wastewater Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Operations Summary:
Wastewater Plant (6.0 MGD Capacity)
SEPT YTD
Average Daily Flow (MGD): 2.9 3.3
Max Daily Flow (MGD): 3.4 6.8
Total Flow (MG) 87 900
Rainfall (in): 1.1 28
Centrifuged output (MGD): 0.58 5.7
Centrifuged output (dry metric tons): 62 502
Septage received (gal): 210247 1308157
Bio-solids land applied (wet tons): 0 2016
Average pH (su): 7.4 7.3
Minimum DO (mg/L): 8.1 7.8
Average TSS (mg/L) (QL=1): <QL <QL
Average BOD (mg/L) (Dec – May) (QL=2): --- <QL
Average CBOD (mg/L) (Jun – Nov) (QL=2): <QL <QL
Average Ammonia (mg/L) (QL=0.20): --- <QL
Average TKN (mg/L) (QL=0.50): 0.54 0.62
Average Total Nitrogen (mg/L): 1.1 1.1
Average Total Phosphorus (mg/L): 0.025 0.032
Wastewater discharge violations 0 0
Overflows and Bypasses 0 0
Pre-Treatment Violations: 0 0
WTP Maintenance Summary:
Demolished old carbon feeder controls
Installed new corrosion inhibitor tank with level controls on SCADA
Painted hypochlorite room floor and break room floor with epoxy paint
WPCF Maintenance Summary:
Rebuilt total waste activated sludge pump on GBT #2
Installed level transducer in Highpoint sewage pump station to monitor flow
Replaced gearbox on UV channel 1 influent valve actuator, repaired loose actuator
stand and replaced worm gear on UV channel 4 valve
Serviced all sewage pump stations
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Water Distribution Summary:
Cleared/cut utility right of ways and easements
UDF performed in the following areas:
Hospital Area
HPZ Area
Town Square Area
Culpeper High School Area
Performed UDF preparation in the Belle Avenue, East Business District, and North Ridge Areas
Installed conduit, finished grading, etc. at the X4B well site
Installed water service tap at 15264 Nalles Mill Road
Replaced the 2” water meter at the Hospital
Replaced the 2” water meter at Martin’s Grocery
Replaced the water meter at Red Roof Inn
Installed water service tap at 1300 High Street
Replaced the water meter at the Culpeper County Jail
Replaced the water meter at The Arbors
Installed 4” TEAM Insertion valve at S. East Street and Clay Street intersection
Installed water service tap at 618 Second Street
Repaired 4” water main break on E. Clay Street
Installed 1.5” irrigation meter tap at Lifepoint Church
Installed 8” TEAM insertion valve at the intersection of East Street & E. Piedmont Street intersection
Replaced/reprogrammed AMR MTU’s, billing reads, disconnect, etc.
Wastewater Collection Summary:
Installed sewer service tap at 1300 High Street
Installed sewer service tap at 618 Second Street
Repaired sanitary sewer service at 601 E. Piedmont Street
Cleared/cut utility right of ways and easements
Sewer jetted troubled areas
Projects Summary:
Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Digester and Headworks Project
WW Associates has completed construction plans and a project manual for the WPCF digester and headworks
project. Staff compiled this information into a bid package and worked with Town procurement to advertise an
invitation to bid for construction of this project on May 25, 2022. A pre-bid meeting was held on June 15, 2022,
with prospective bidders. Construction bids were opened at 2 pm, Thursday, July 14, 2022. Based on the bids
received, Council awarded MEB the project construction contract at their September 13, 2022, meeting. A pre-
construction meeting with MEB was held on November 10, 2022, with a notice to proceed issued on December 1,
2022. The new Alfa Laval centrifuge was delivered on February 10, 2023 and MEB has been on site multiple
times completing pre-construction surveys. In June 2023, MEB continued mobilization and completed demolition
of the RAS pump station and secondary clarifiers to accommodate retrofit of new aerobic digester equipment in
existing basins. From July 2023 through June 2024, MEB continued retrofit of the former secondary clarifiers for
conversion to new aerobic digesters, installed yard piping, converted primary clarifier valves and initiated scope
of work for installing new centrifuge. Two new headworks screens were installed and placed into service in
February 2024. Three new blowers were installed for supplying the new aerobic digesters in April 2024. The
new motor control center and programmable logic control cabinet for the new centrifuge were installed in the
biosolids building in May 2024. Acceptance testing and the 30 day trial run for the new centrifuge has been
completed. Installation of groundwater dewatering system for the aerobic digesters has been completed and is
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operating. The retrofit of pressure relief valves for the aerobic digesters is final task for substantially completing
the contract and should occur within the next 60 days.
Drought Response
Completed distribution system connection for TOC X2A in March 2025—completed VDH sanitary inspection in
August 2025. Conducting compliance sampling for TOC X2A needed for activating the well for public use.
Completed bore and jack installation of raw water line for well TOC X4B in February 2025 and installed well
pump in August 2025.
O = dissolved oxygen TSS = total suspended solids
BOD = biological oxygen demand; CBOD = chemical biological oxygen demand
TKN = total Kjeldahl nitrogen BNR = biological nutrient removal
MTU = meter transmitting unit RAS = return activated sludge
WAS = waste activated sludge PM = preventive maintenance
IPS = intermediate pump station UDF = unidirectional flushing
VFD = variable frequency drive
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Sep-25
WATER FUND
REVENUES FY26 FY26 FY25
MTD YTD YTD
Metered Sales $ 416,643 $ 1,194,591 $ 1,156,196
Utility Fees $ 16,978 $ 64,309 $ 55,417
Utility Charges $ 4,853 $ 11,584 $ 8,902
Revenues from Use of Money $ 27,332 $ 64,730 $ 66,861
Miscellaneous $ 3,020 $ 9,532 $ 11,341
TOTAL O&M REVENUE $ 468,826 $ 1,344,746 $ 1,298,717
Tap Fee & Misc Capital Revenue $ 51,095 $ 373,345 $ 484,250
CARES Act Funding / ARPA Funds $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUE $ 51,095 $ 373,345 $ 484,250
TOTAL REVENUE $ 519,921 $ 1,718,091 $ 1,782,967
EXPENDITURES Water Treatment Water Distribution Water Fund
Dept. 3700 Dept. 3800 TOTAL
FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY25
MTD YTD MTD YTD MTD YTD YTD
Personnel $ 89,676 $ 312,931 $ 79,912 $ 270,657 $ 169,588 $ 583,588 $ 512,763
Services $ 105,386 $ 304,277 $ 17,615 $ 60,836 $ 123,001 $ 365,113 $ 366,911
Other Charges $ 49,153 $ 162,315 $ 1,917 $ 8,490 $ 51,070 $ 170,805 $ 151,903
Miscellaneous $ 23 $ 2,666 $ - $ 24,309 $ 23 $ 26,975 $ 24,850
Materials / Supplies $ 31,326 $ 210,655 $ 4,376 $ 18,934 $ 35,701 $ 229,589 $ 226,464
Capital Outlays $ 904 $ 10,829 $ 2,406 $ 131,584 $ 3,310 $ 142,413 $ 100,149
CARES Act / ARPA Expenses $ - $ - $ -
PILOT $ 12,600 $ 37,799 $ 36,033
Debt Service $ - $ 48,331 $ 53,011
TOTAL O&M EXPENSES $ 276,467 $ 1,003,672 $ 106,225 $ 514,811 $ 395,292 $ 1,604,614 $ 1,472,084
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) EXCLUDING CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 124,629 $ 113,477 $ 310,884
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS EXPENSE $ 33,586 $ 69,725 $ 303,164
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) $ 91,044 $ 43,753 $ 7,720
For informational purposes only - amount of open encumbrances at end of current month $ 562,671
FY26 Begin Bal Net Activities Ending Balance Sept 2026 Activity
WATER CASH & CASH INVESTMENTS $ 8,633,768 $ (25,832) $ 8,607,936 $ 43,704
Water Accounts Receivable $ 324,517 $ 70,277 $ 394,794 $ 48,691
Outstanding Debt Service Balance $ 4,678,000 $ (15,000) $ 4,663,000 $ -
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Sep-25
WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES FY26 FY26 FY25
MTD YTD YTD
Metered Sales $ 509,763 $ 1,450,992 $ 1,380,685
Utility Fees $ 34,889 $ 95,065 $ 67,924
Utility Charges $ 2,892 $ 13,101 $ 8,902
Revenues from Use of Money $ 29,170 $ 73,790 $ 72,688
Miscellaneous $ - $ 3,589 $ 3,087
TOTAL O&M REVENUES $ 576,714 $ 1,636,537 $ 1,533,286
Tap Fee & Misc Capital Revenue $ 65,000 $ 355,000 $ 755,000
CARES Act Funding / ARPA Funds $ - $ - $ 646,831
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUE $ 65,000 $ 355,000 $ 1,401,831
TOTAL REVENUE $ 641,714 $ 1,991,537 $ 2,935,117
EXPENDITURES WW Treatment WW Collection Wastewater Fund
Dept. 4700 Dept. 4800 TOTAL
FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY25
MTD YTD MTD YTD MTD YTD YTD
Personnel $ 150,462 $ 536,020 $ 46,768 $ 153,760 $ 197,230 $ 689,779 $ 667,421
Services $ 108,123 $ 401,987 $ 2,248 $ 4,834 $ 110,370 $ 406,821 $ 353,952
Other Charges $ 7,187 $ 111,802 $ 1,157 $ 10,036 $ 8,344 $ 121,838 $ 150,989
Miscellaneous $ 11,241 $ 16,809 $ - $ - $ 11,241 $ 16,809 $ 16,599
Materials / Supplies $ 88,914 $ 216,593 $ 7,612 $ 18,169 $ 96,526 $ 234,762 $ 107,639
Capital Outlays $ 80,777 $ 532,156 $ - $ 627 $ 80,777 $ 532,783 $ 110,642
CARES Act / ARPA Expenses $ - $ - $ -
PILOT $ 14,505 $ 43,514 $ 42,348
Debt Service $ - $ 742,250 $ 730,250
TOTAL O&M EXPENSES $ 446,703 $ 1,815,367 $ 57,785 $ 187,426 518,992 $ 2,788,557 $ 2,179,840
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) - NOT INCLUDING CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 122,722 $ (797,020) $ 755,277
*Note: These amounts to be partially offset by ARPA proceeds on a quarterly basis.
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ - $ 216,529 $ 688,351
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) $ 122,722 $ (1,013,549) $ 66,926
For informational purposes only - amount of open encumbrances at end of current month $ 643,940
FY26 Begin Bal Net Activities Ending Balance Sept 2026 Activity
WASTEWATER CASH & CASH INVESTMENTS $ 10,295,682 $ (1,371,175) $ 8,924,507 $ (215,538)
Wastewater Accounts Receivable $ 476,355 $ 86,175 $ 562,530 $ 50,522
Outstanding Debt Service Balance $ 10,175,000 $ (545,000) $ 9,630,000 $ -
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Water and Wastewater Tap Information
Number Number of
FY25-26 Name of Develpment or of Water Amount Wastewater County
Month Applicant Location Meter Size Taps Due Taps Amount Due (Y/N)
Sept NVR/Ryan Homes Kite Acres Lot 6, 46, 51 5/8 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000 Y
Shea Homes LP Williams Mill - Lots 34, 47 5/8 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000 Y
DRB Homes Lincoln Circle Pl Lots 10 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
DRB Homes Northern View Rd Lot 22 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
Christopher Marner 515 Radio Lane 5/8 1 $ - 1 $ - N
Milagro Martizez 15264 Nalles Mill Road 5/8 -1 $ (3,250) -1 $ (5,000) Y
Sub Total 7 $ 42,250 7 $ 65,000
Aug NVR/Ryan Homes Kite Acres Lot 30, 56-57 5/8 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000 Y
Williams Mill - Lots 37-38,
Shea Homes LP 43, 46, 49-50, 53, 84 5/8 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000 Y
Milagro Martizez 15264 Nalles Mill Road 5/8 1 $ 3,250 1 $ 5,000 Y
Alvaro Sandi 615 Second St 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 N
1.5 in
Shea Homes LP Williams Mill - irrigation (2) 2 in. 2 $ 112,500 0 $ - Y
Sub Total 15 $ 193,750 13 $ 125,000
W - 1.5 in
Jul Lifepoint Church 15064 Success Dr S - 1 in. 1 $ 37,500 1 $ 20,000 Y
614 Second St
Just Getting By LLC 616 Second St 5/8 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000 N
SAB Investments LLC 151 Saunders St 5/8 0 $ - 1 $ 5,000 N
NVR/Ryan Homes Willow Shade Lane Lot 8 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
Laurel Park Phase 1B2 Lots
NVR/Ryan Homes 162-163, 167, 170, 172 5/8 5 $ 32,500 5 $ 50,000 N
NVR/Ryan Homes Kite Acres Lot 29 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
DRB Homes Lincoln Circle Pl Lots 11 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
DRB Homes Northern View Rd Lot 21 5/8 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000 Y
Williams Mill - Lots 35, 39,
Shea Homes LP 100 5/8 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000 Y
Sub Total 15 $ 128,500 16 $ 165,000
Grand Total 37 $ 364,500 36 $ 355,000
NOTES
July 2025 - Lifepoint Church purchased additional water tap capacity for irrigation
July 2025 - 151 Saunders St already has perviously established water service
August 2025 - 15264 Nalles Mill Road - existing residential property in County (this was subsequently voided and refunded in September 2025)
September 2025 - 515 Radio Lane is a recently split parcel that was previously connected as part of the combined parcel and now seeking connection
directly to water and sewer. No additional tap fee assessed.
1 10/8/2025
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FISCAL YEAR SUMMARIES
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
25-26 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 15 $ 128,500 16 $ 165,000
August Total 15 $ 193,750 13 $ 125,000
September Total 7 $ 42,250 7 $ 65,000
October Total
November Total
December Total
January Total
February Total
March Total
April Total
May Total
June Total
Fiscal Year 37 $ 364,500 36 $ 355,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
24-25 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 13 $ 84,500 13 $ 130,000
August Total 61 $ 396,500 61 $ 610,000
September Total 1 $ 3,250 2 $ 15,000
October Total 51 $ 362,500 51 $ 560,000
November Total 11 $ 71,500 12 $ 120,000
December Total 17 $ 179,000 18 $ 290,000
January Total 10 $ 65,000 11 $ 105,000
February Total 5 $ 29,250 4 $ 35,000
March Total 19 $ 123,500 19 $ 190,000
April Total 24 $ 156,000 24 $ 240,000
May Total 29 $ 188,500 29 $ 290,000
June Total 41 $ 266,500 41 $ 410,000
Fiscal Year 282 $ 1,926,000 285 $ 2,995,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
23-24 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 10 $ 65,000 10 $ 100,000
August Total 24 $ 156,000 24 $ 240,000
September Total 7 $ 42,250 6 $ 55,000
October Total 8 $ 60,500 8 $ 90,250
November Total 15 $ 97,500 15 $ 150,000
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December Total 43 $ 279,500 42 $ 420,000
January Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
February Total 17 $ 110,500 17 $ 170,000
March Total 3 $ 16,250 4 $ 30,000
April Total 17 $ 110,500 17 $ 170,000
May Total 6 $ 35,750 6 $ 55,000
June Total 10 $ 65,000 12 $ 110,000
Fiscal Year 167 $ 1,084,250 168 $ 1,660,250
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
22-23 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 1 $ 3,250 1 $ 5,000
August Total 1 $ 6,500 2 $ 22,500
September Total 0 $ 46,000 0 $ 40,500
October Total 5 $ 29,250 5 $ 45,000
November Total 2 $ 13,000 1 $ 10,000
December Total 15 $ 91,000 15 $ 140,000
January Total 2 $ 13,150 2 $ 17,500
February Total 6 $ 39,000 6 $ 60,000
March Total 35 $ 227,500 35 $ 350,000
April Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
May Total 5 $ 32,500 5 $ 50,000
June Total 2 $ 9,750 2 $ 15,000
Fiscal Year 74 $ 510,900 74 $ 755,500
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
21-22 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 7 $ 45,500 8 $ 80,000
August Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
September Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
October Total 6 $ 56,000 8 $ 95,500
November Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
December Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
January Total 24 $ 120,250 24 $ 185,000
February Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
March Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
April Total 13 $ 61,750 3 $ 30,000
May Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
June Total 12 $ 71,500 7 $ 60,000
Fiscal Year 105 $ 634,500 93 $ 880,500
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
20-21 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 8 $ 75,500 9 $ 115,500
August Total 17 $ 107,250 17 $ 165,000
September Total 4 $ 26,000 4 $ 40,000
October Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
November Total 7 $ 42,250 7 $ 65,000
December Total 6 $ 39,000 6 $ 60,000
January Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
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February Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
March Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
April Total 0 $ - 1 $ 5,000
May Total 14 $ 45,500 15 $ 75,000
June Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
Fiscal Year 64 $ 387,500 67 $ 605,500
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
19-20 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
August Total 5 $ 41,000 5 $ 60,250
September Total 5 $ 56,000 5 $ 70,000
October Total 7 $ 69,000 7 $ 100,500
November Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
December Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
January Total 11 $ 87,000 9 $ 100,250
February Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
March Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
April Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
May Total 36 $ 130,150 35 $ 185,000
June Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
Fiscal Year 115 $ 714,650 112 $ 1,026,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
18-19 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 10 $ 73,500 10 $ 110,250
August Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
September Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
October Total 14 $ 114,500 13 $ 160,500
November Total 11 $ 71,500 12 $ 115,000
December Total 6 $ 39,000 6 $ 60,000
January Total 5 $ 32,500 6 $ 55,000
February Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
March Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
April Total 15 $ 97,500 15 $ 150,000
May Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
June Total 9 $ 61,900 10 $ 97,500
Fiscal Year 120 $ 815,400 122 $ 1,248,250
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
17-18 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
August Total 15 $ 97,500 15 $ 150,000
September Total 5 $ 32,500 5 $ 50,000
October Total 13 $ 84,500 13 $ 400,500
November Total 10 $ 103,500 10 $ 150,750
December Total 10 $ 65,000 9 $ 90,000
January Total 14 $ 91,000 14 $ 140,000
EVHS Press Boxes 14 $ 91,000 14 $ 140,000
March Total 22 $ 143,000 22 $ 220,000
April Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
May Total 21 $ 139,906 20 $ 200,000
June Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
Fiscal Year 152 $ 1,029,906 150 $ 1,821,250
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
16-17 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 6 $ 44,250 5 $ 60,250
August Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
September Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
October Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
November Total 6 $ 39,000 6 $ 60,000
December Total 3 $ 19,500 4 $ 40,000
January Total 9 $ 58,500 10 $ 95,000
February Total 5 $ 37,750 3 $ 30,000
March Total 139 $ 474,500 139 $ 730,000
April Total 5 $ 32,500 5 $ 50,000
May Total 6 $ 39,000 5 $ 50,000
June Total 9 $ 75,500 9 $ 110,500
Fiscal Year Total 194 $ 859,500 192 $ 1,285,750
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
15-16 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
August Total 16 $ 104,000 16 $ 160,000
September Total 16 $ 104,000 16 $ 160,000
October Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
November Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
December Total 14 $ 91,000 14 $ 140,000
January Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
February Total 10 $ 65,000 10 $ 100,000
March Total 18 $ 113,750 17 $ 170,000
April Total 6 $ 39,000 5 $ 50,000
May Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
June Total 10 $ 75,218 11 $ 112,500
Fiscal Year Total 140 $ 916,968 139 $ 1,392,500
14-15 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 7 $ 48,906 7 $ 72,500
August Total 10 $ 65,000 10 $ 95,000
September Total 13 $ 84,500 13 $ 130,000
October Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
November Total 3 $ 19,500 5 $ 40,000
December Total 9 $ 52,000 9 $ 80,000
January Total 9 $ 58,500 8 $ 80,000
February Total 4 $ 34,500 4 $ 50,250
March Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
April Total 12 $ 78,000 13 $ 125,000
May Total 13 $ 89,750 11 $ 110,000
June Total 10 $ 65,000 10 $ 100,000
Fiscal Year Total 106 $ 699,656 106 $ 1,042,750
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
13-14 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 4 $ 26,000 5 $ 45,000
August Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
September Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
October Total 8 $ 60,500 9 $ 95,250
November Total 17 $ 119,156 16 $ 172,750
December Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
January Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
February Total 6 $ 39,000 7 $ 65,000
March Total 24 $ 156,000 23 $ 230,000
April Total 13 $ 84,500 13 $ 130,000
May Total 20 $ 130,000 20 $ 200,000
June Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
Fiscal Year 133 $ 881,656 134 $ 1,348,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
12-13 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 5 $ 32,500 5 $ 50,000
August Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
September Total 8 $ 45,500 6 $ 60,000
October Total 5 $ 32,500 6 $ 55,000
November Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
December Total 4 $ 26,000 4 $ 40,000
January Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
February Total 4 $ 34,500 3 $ 45,000
March Total 14 $ 91,000 14 $ 140,000
April Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
May Total 19 $ 123,500 21 $ 200,000
June Total 3 $ 19,500 4 $ 35,000
Fiscal Year Total 98 $ 639,000 99 $ 985,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
11-12 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 4 $ 32,500 3 $ 40,000
August Total 12 $ 78,000 12 $ 120,000
September Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
October Total 8 $ 52,000 8 $ 80,000
November Total 4 $ 26,000 4 $ 40,000
December Total 4 $ 26,000 5 $ 45,000
January Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
February Total 9 $ 58,500 9 $ 90,000
March Total 7 $ 45,500 8 $ 75,000
April Total 6 $ 39,000 6 $ 60,000
May Total 26 $ 169,000 26 $ 260,000
June Total 7 $ 45,500 7 $ 70,000
Fiscal Year Total 99 $ 650,000 100 $ 1,000,000
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
10-11 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 3 $ 26,000 3 $ 40,000
August Total 3 $ 26,000 3 $ 40,000
Septenber Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
October Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
November Total 5 $ 29,250 4 $ 40,000
December Total 7 $ 58,500 7 $ 90,000
January Total 4 $ 32,500 4 $ 50,000
February Total 13 $ 97,500 13 $ 150,000
March Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
April Total 6 $ 42,250 6 $ 65,000
May Total 10 $ 110,432 8 $ 90,028
June Total 11 $ 71,500 11 $ 110,000
Fiscal Year Total 66 $ 519,932 63 $ 715,028
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
09-10 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 1 $ 9,750 1 $ 15,000
August Total 3 $ 29,250 3 $ 45,000
September Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
October Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
November Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
December Total 4 $ 39,000 4 $ 60,000
January Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
February Total 2 $ 13,000 2 $ 20,000
March Total 8 $ 55,250 8 $ 85,000
April Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
May Total 3 $ 19,500 3 $ 30,000
June Total 7 $ 48,750 8 $ 90,000
Fiscal Year Total 34 $ 253,500 35 $ 405,000
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
08-09 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
August Total 2 $ 13,000 1 $ 15,000
September Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
October Total -7 $ (45,500) -7 $ (70,000)
November Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
December Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
January Total 1 $ 6,500 2 $ 15,000
February Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
March Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
April Total 6 $ 39,000 7 $ 70,000
May Total 2 $ 13,000 1 $ 15,000
June Total 1 $ 61,840 1 $ 66,760
Fiscal Year Total 7 $ 100,840 7 $ 131,760
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
07-08 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 4 $ 35,750 5 $ 60,000
August Total 14 $ 100,750 14 $ 155,000
September Total 4 $ 47,486 6 $ 61,904
October Total 46 $ 326,670 47 $ 498,380
November Total 3 $ 22,750 4 $ 40,000
December Total 3 $ 19,500 4 $ 40,000
January Total 1 $ (14,670) 1 $ (8,380)
February Total -29 $ (177,710) -29 $ (273,400)
March Total 4 $ 41,618 4 $ 58,352
April Total 4 $ 26,000 5 $ 55,000
May Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
June Total 1 $ 6,500 1 $ 10,000
Fiscal Year 55 $ 434,644 62 $ 696,856
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
06-07 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 28 $ 187,750 29 $ 286,500
August Total 30 $ 223,302 30 $ 335,028
September Total 12 $ 99,802 12 $ 148,028
October Total 44 $ 308,750 44 $ 475,000
November Total 14 $ 188,944 14 $ 249,306
December Total 10 $ 77,684 10 $ 116,676
January Total 10 $ 96,236 10 $ 118,704
February Total 10 $ 65,000 10 $ 100,000
March Total 17 $ 120,250 17 $ 185,000
April Total 27 $ 234,722 27 $ 338,408
May Total 39 $ 296,472 40 $ 451,704
June Total 20 $ 159,250 20 $ 236,000
Fiscal Year 261 $ 2,058,162 263 $ 3,040,354
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
05-06 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 36 $ 187,500 36 $ 262,500
August Total 49 $ 261,605 49 $ 366,505
September Total 35 $ 256,209 35 $ 347,061
October Total 21 $ 117,500 22 $ 171,500
November Total 46 $ 252,500 46 $ 353,500
December Total 29 $ 130,000 29 $ 161,000
January Total 79 $ 469,130 77 $ 621,380
February Total 13 $ 75,000 14 $ 112,000
March Total 56 $ 415,075 56 $ 552,155
April Total 39 $ 212,500 39 $ 297,500
May Total 61 $ 329,105 62 $ 468,005
June Total 42 $ 235,000 42 $ 329,000
Fiscal Year 506 $ 2,941,124 507 $ 4,042,106
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Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
04-05 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 32 $ 160,000 24 $ 168,000
August Total 40 $ 163,760 23 $ 161,000
September Total 55 $ 275,000 43 $ 301,000
October Total 74 $ 294,500 47 $ 329,000
November Total 37 $ 185,000 37 $ 259,000
December Total 12 $ 60,000 7 $ 49,000
January Total 31 $ 155,000 32 $ 224,000
February Total 12 $ 60,000 12 $ 84,000
March Total 79 $ 408,552 77 $ 552,028
April Total 63 $ 316,605 63 $ 443,505
May Total 48 $ 272,104 47 $ 362,056
June Total 70 $ 262,368 68 $ 363,352
Fiscal Year 553 $ 2,612,889 480 $ 3,295,941
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
03-04 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 0 $ - 1 $ 5,000
August Total 10 $ 104,570 9 $ 76,725
September Total 10 $ 65,286 10 $ 75,714
October Total 19 $ 95,000 20 $ 100,000
November Total 22 $ 110,000 22 $ 110,000
December Total 26 $ 130,000 26 $ 130,000
January Total 32 $ 168,210 12 $ 155,000
February Total 15 $ 76,605 84 $ 424,505
March Total 64 $ 460,916 56 $ 432,724
April Total 93 $ 433,240 71 $ 385,000
May Total 46 $ 230,000 47 $ 269,000
June Total 32 $ 160,000 27 $ 189,000
Fiscal Year 369 $ 2,033,827 385 $ 2,352,668
Fiscal Year Water Wastewater
02-03 Taps Amount Due Taps Amount Due
July Total 14 $ 37,240 13 $ 49,920
August Total 16 $ 42,560 16 $ 61,440
September Total 13 $ 37,240 12 $ 46,080
October Total 9 $ 23,940 9 $ 34,560
November Total 16 $ 42,560 17 $ 65,280
December Total 77 $ 204,820 79 $ 303,360
January Total 224 $ 595,840 225 $ 864,000
February Total 72 $ 196,200 73 $ 282,640
March Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
April Total 2 $ 17,368 1 $ 5,000
May Total 0 $ - 0 $ -
June Total 3 $ 15,000 4 $ 20,000
Fiscal Year 446 $ 1,212,768 449 $ 1,732,280
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Agenda Item Summary
Committee:
Environmental Services Committee
Title:
R/R: Reduced Tap Privilege Fees for Existing Structures
Background:
At the September 24, 2025 Committee, staff discussed the potential of modifying the Tap Privilege Fee
Assessment Policy as it relates to existing dwellings. At that time, staff identified that there are
approximately 50 existing dwellings within the Town limits and approximately 130 existing dwellings in
the County's current Water & Sewer Service Area that are not connected to public water and/or public
sewer. The majority of the Town properties are situated within developed portions of the Town that do
not have water and/or sewer lines in close enough proximity to make it economically feasible for the
property owners to connect to the public system. The County area is less well developed. There are
concerns that as time passes and the public infrastructure expands, newer constructed homes may
become eligible to connect to the public system and take advantage of a discounted rate.
The current language within the Tap Privilege Fee Assessment Policy would offer these homes a
discount to connect, as the language presently reads:
Existing single-family dwellings with permitted well and/or septic systems may purchase taps at 50%
of the prevailing rate.
Staff believes the original intent of the reduced tap fee was to incentivize existing homes with failing
systems to convert to public provision of water and sewer. After more than 20 years, it is staff's belief
that those properties that wanted and needed to make the transition, have done so and it may now be
time to remove this provision. To this end, there are two potential modifications for consideration.
1. Remove the existing language related to the discount for existing dwellings.
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2. Limit the eligibility to dwellings that were eligible when the Settlement Agreement was finalized.
If this option is desired, the language could read:
Single-family dwellings that were already constructed and within Town limits or within the County Water
and Sewer Service Area on March 28, 2012 with permitted well and/or septic systems may purchase
taps at 50% of the prevailing rate.
From an administration and simplicity perspective, staff recommends option #1.
Financial Impact:
There is presently no anticipated financial impact, however, if additional homes wish to convert in the
future, there would be an increase in revenue in the amount of $8,250 per home (utilizing present tap
fee amounts) as a result of removing the 50% reduction for the conversion of existing homes.
Recommendation:
That Council remove the existing language within the Tap Privilege Fee Assessment Policy related to
the discount for existing dwellings.
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