Western Virginia Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019 Budget by Western Virginia Water Authority

Budget Fiscal Year 2019 Serving the City of Roanoke and the Counties of Roanoke, Franklin and Botetourt

WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Table of Contents

Page Budget Summary

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Accomplishments of the 2018 Fiscal Year 9‐17 Combined Operating and Capital Budget Summary 18 Water Fund Operating Budget Summary

Wastewater Pollution Control Fund Operating Budget Summary

Water System Capital Improvement

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Wastewater Collection System Capital Improvement

Wastewater Plant Capital Improvement

Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges

Board of Directors

39‐42

25‐38

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Purpose The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority), which started operations July 1, 2004, was created by combining the utility departments and billing offices of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. The Authority’s mission is to protect and manage essential water resources through the delivery of quality water and wastewater service to its customers. In 2009, Franklin County joined the Authority as a member locality. In 2015, Botetourt County joined the Authority. Water service is provided to more than 61,534 residential, commercial and industrial locations in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Smith Mountain Lake area of Franklin County and to customers in other area localities through bulk sales contracts. Sewer service is provided to approximately 56,101 residential, commercial and industrial locations. Bulk wastewater service contracts with the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton and provide service to the majority of citizens in these localities. The Authority has ongoing water and wastewater service contracts with the Town of Fincastle. Operating revenues and expenses related to these systems are included in the budget. This document summarizes accomplishments of the current year and the budget for fiscal year 2018, organized by fund, including projected revenues and planned expenditures (pages 18-20). A summary of the Authority’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (pages 21-24) for each fund is also included as well as the current and approved user rate plan (pages 25-38).

Organization The Authority is overseen by an eight-member Board of Directors appointed by the elected bodies of the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Franklin County and Botetourt County. Board members serve four-year terms. An introduction to the current Board members is included on pages 39-42. The Authority’s finances are organized into two funds, Water and Water Pollution Control (WPC). The Water Fund fully supports debt incurred for water facilities and the Water Capital Improvement Plan, as well as fully funding the Water Operations Division and 50% of the operation of Field Operations and Internal Services. The WPC Fund supports debt incurred for wastewater facilities, the Wastewater and Water Pollution Control Plant Capital Improvement Plans, the operations of the Water Pollution Control Division and 50% of the operations of Field Operations and Internal Services. Authority staffing includes 292 full-time employees assigned into four operating divisions: Water Operations, Water Pollution Control, Field Operations and Internal Services. Water Operations. This division is responsible for operation of the Authority’s water treatment plants and reservoirs as well as operation and maintenance of metering systems, operation of pumping stations and elevated storage tanks. Water production for the Authority is provided at the Spring Hollow, Carvins Cove, Falling Creek and Crystal Spring water treatment plants. In 1

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addition, supplemental water can be provided from various groundwater well systems owned by the Authority. Current rated treatment capacity is approximately 56 million gallons a day (mgd) with average production of approximately 20 mgd. Wholesale purchases of water are also used to feed into the Franklin County Smith Mountain Lake system. Security and recreation at the Carvins Cove Reservoir and Natural Reserve are also responsibilities of the Water Operations division. Water Pollution Control. Functions of this division include operation of the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant, industrial and building maintenance of the Authority’s facilities, operation of sewage lift stations, evaluation of the sanitary sewer collection system for inflow and infiltration control, land application of biosolids, septage treatment and industrial pretreatment. The WPC Plant provides advanced treatment under a permit from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Long term average annual daily flow is 38 million gallons per day (mgd) with a permit limit of 55 mgd. The Authority also operates small package plants in the Westlake and Wirtz areas of Franklin County. Field Operations. Located at the Authority’s Field Operations Center on Hollins Road, operations of this division include construction and maintenance of the Authority’s water distribution system including water mains, valves and fire hydrants and construction and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, including gravity mains and manholes. This division provides emergency and after-hours customer response 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-aweek. The majority of the Authority’s fleet is managed by this division. This includes service and tool trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders and track hoes. Internal Services. Located at the Authority’s administrative headquarters at the corner of Franklin and Jefferson in downtown Roanoke, the Internal Services group includes Utility Administration, Engineering Services, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology. Utility Administration includes the Authority’s executive management. Engineering Services division is responsible for development review, capital program implementation, construction inspection, utility infrastructure location and mapping. Finance includes accounts payable and receivable, debt management and investments. Human Resources division includes the personnel, payroll, risk management, safety functions and the Authority’s environmental education and outreach program. Information Technology includes the functions of billing, customer service and data processing. In addition to the operating divisions listed, the Authority also contracts for services to private vendors, the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. The Authority’s legal services, pavement repair, and processing of payments by regular mail are contracted to private companies. Roanoke County provides fleet and fuel management services to the Authority.

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Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Operations. Division Directors submitted expenditure budgets with a goal of maintaining expenditures equal to fiscal year 2018. Total operation and maintenance expenses increased 2% over fiscal year 2018. Both Water and Water Pollution Control Fund budgeted a 2% merit increase for all employees and an adjustment to the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class plan which brought the minimum pay to $13 per hour. Additionally, health insurance premiums increased 12% over fiscal year 2018 which is a shared expense between the employee and employer. The Authority elected to introduce a new high deductible health insurance plan in fiscal year 2019, which gives employees an option for affordable health care coverage in times of rising costs. Fiscal year 2019 increases on the Water Fund are attributed to the addition of five positions for a new CIP Water crew. Expenses on the Water Pollution Control Fund remain relatively flat as compared to the fiscal year 2018 budget. While some minimal increases are noted on both funds, there are other expenses that decreased to partially offset the increases noted. Capital. Capital goals include providing adequate funding for capital infrastructure replacement. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget includes $15.2 million, for water capital projects and equipment expenditures, of which $6 million is to be bond funded. The capital plan focuses on replacing aging water line infrastructure, expansion and reliability projects as well as water plant enhancements.

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The 2019 budget includes $9.1 million for sewer capital projects and equipment expenditures. The capital plan for the wastewater system is divided into two components, wastewater collection system capital improvements and wastewater plant capital improvements. The wastewater collection system capital plan focuses on sanitary sewer replacements and improvement and extension projects. The wastewater plant capital plan focuses on the addition of a single point electrical service for fiscal year 2019.

Financial. The Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal policy includes policies related to budgeting for revenues, expenses, capital improvements, reserves and development of rates and fees. This budget follows those guidelines and meets the requirements stated within. The Board has also adopted Financial Performance Measurements which are reviewed annually. This budget conforms to those standards as well. Regional. The Authority seeks to increase regional cooperation and activity. Contract work for the Town of Fincastle includes well operation, meter reading, billing and wastewater plant operations. The Authority and the Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA) began a partnership in fiscal year 2016 on a new water treatment facility at Smith Mountain Lake.

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Water Fund Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Assets. The Authority’s drinking water system consists of 1,202-miles of water main, 5,492-fire hydrants, 75-pumping stations in addition to the four treatment plants previously mentioned. Water Fund assets total $384.0 million as of June 30, 2017. Revenue. Water Fund revenue sources include direct billings for service to Authority residential, commercial and industrial customers, bulk service billings to other localities, development and service fees, non-operating contributions and lease and investment income. The rate changes, along with a revised projection of customer connections result in retail revenues approximately 2% ahead of last year’s budget. Total Operating Income is projected to increase approximately 2% from last year’s budget. Estimated operating and non–operating revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately $37.1 million, an increase of 2% over the 2018 budget which includes the half-year revenue increase of the expected rate change. Expenditures. Water Fund cash expenditures, excluding depreciation, for fiscal year 2019 are $27.2 million, including debt service of $8.7 million. Operating expenses are projected to increase 2% over last year’s budget. The operating margin is forecast to be 46% and funds available for capital use and reserves total $9.2 million. The graph demonstrates the five year trend for budgeted revenues, expenses (net of depreciation) and debt service.

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Water Pollution Control Fund Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Assets. The wastewater collection system consists of 973-miles of gravity sewer main, more than 25,517-manholes, 30-sewage lift stations and the regional WPC Plant. Water Pollution Control (WPC) Fund assets total $316.5 million as of June 30, 2017. Revenue. WPC Fund revenue sources include direct billings for service to Authority customers, bulk service billings to other localities, development and service fees, septage disposal fees and lease and investment income. The rate changes, along with revised customer connections result in a 3% increase in retail revenues as compared to fiscal year 2018. Overall operating income will increase 1%. Total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately $35.3 million, which includes the half-year revenue increase of the expected rate change. Expenditures. WPC Fund cash expenditures, excluding depreciation, for fiscal year 2019 are $29.1 million which includes debt service expense of $8.8 million. Operating expenses are projected to increase 1% this year. The operating margin is forecast to be 39% and funds available for capital and reserves are $9.1 million. The graph below demonstrates the five year trend for budgeted revenues, expenses (net of depreciation) and debt service.

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Debt Service The debt service for fiscal year 2019 is $8.7 million for the Water Fund and $8.8 million for the Water Pollution Control Fund. Total debt outstanding for the Water Fund at the end of fiscal year 2017 was $67.0 million. Principal payments of $5.7 million will be made in fiscal year 2019. Total debt for the Water Pollution Control Fund at the end of fiscal year 2017 was $79.7 million. Principal payments totaling $6.9 million will be made in fiscal year 2019. Debt Service coverage for the Water Fund is 2.05 times and 1.63 times for the Water Pollution Control Fund.

Rates Water Rates The budget includes an increase in water base charges of $0.50 for the customers in Roanoke Area. A $0.25 volume rate increase for Tier 2 and Tier 3 users. Tier 2 is effective after 5,000 gallons for residential customers, 50,000 gallons for commercial customers and 250,000 gallons for industrial customers. Tier 3 is effective after 10,000 gallons for residential customers, 100,000 gallons for commercial customers and 500,000 for industrial customers. These changes would go into effect January 1, 2019. The increase in the water base charge adds $0.50 to the average residential monthly bill. For a residential customer using 5,000 gallons, this increases the monthly bill from $26.75 to 27.25 or 1.80%. There are no water rate changes for users in Botetourt or Franklin Counties. Sewer Rates An increase in sewer base charges of $0.75 for the customers in Roanoke Area and Botetourt County. A $0.10 volume rate increase for Tier 2. The second tier rate is effective after 5,000 gallons for all customers types. For a residential sewer customer using 5,000 gallons, this increases the monthly bill from $33.50 to $34.25 or 2.2%. A $0.75 sewer base rate increase and a $0.35 per 1,000 gallons volume rate decrease for customers in Franklin County. For Franklin County residential customers using 5,000 gallons, this decreases the monthly bill from $46.50 to $45.50 or 2.1%. Sewer rate changes would go into effect January 1, 2019. Septage Rates A septage rate increase of $1.00 per thousand gallons discharged is effective as of January 1, 2019. This increases the current rate from $42.00 per thousand gallons to $43.00 per thousand gallons, a 2.3% increase. This rate applies to septage discharged by companies servicing the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s septage service area, with includes the City of Salem, Town of Vinton and Bedford County in addition to the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s member localities of Roanoke City and the counties of Roanoke, Franklin and Botetourt. All other rate schedules including fire protection, development and miscellaneous charges remain the same as calendar year 2018.

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Capital Improvement Plan A five-year summary of the Water and Water Pollution Control Fund Capital Plans is provided. Funding for these projects comes from fund revenues, reserves, debt issuances and capital contributed by developers and other local governments. Annual improvements for the Water Fund Capital Plan range from $14.0 to $14.9 million over the next five years. Total capital spending for the five year period is $72.0 million. The plan provides a wide variety of projects in 2019 including numerous distribution system improvements and expansion and reliability projects. The Water Pollution Control Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Plan contains two elements - WPC Plant Capital and Wastewater Capital Plan, which primarily addresses collection system infrastructure. The Wastewater Capital Plan includes funding for design studies to meet the Wet Weather Special Order by Consent as well as collection system improvements for inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduction and extensions for development. Total capital spending for the five year period is $35.1 million. The WPC Plant Capital Plan was established by contract with the other local jurisdictions utilizing the WPC Plant. Cost sharing is determined by flow allocation. The Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost share is seventy seven (77%) of a total annual funding of $1.2 million.

Summary The staff of the Western Virginia Water Authority is proud of the accomplishments during our thirteenth year of operations. We look forward to even greater achievements as we continue to serve our shareholders, our customers in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Franklin County and Botetourt County, in the upcoming year.

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Major Accomplishments & Awards of the 2018 Fiscal Year With over $28 million invested in capital improvement projects, significant construction projects highlighted the 2018 Fiscal Year. In addition to replacing aging and failing 12-inch 1950s cast iron pipe, a focus was made to replace older galvanized pipes. Sewer lines throughout the service area were also replaced or rehabilitated. Over $4 million was invested in water and sewer treatment facility upgrades. The Authority worked closely with Franklin County to finalize utility plans for the Summit View Industrial Park located on U.S. 220 South. Other significant investments and accomplishments are detailed on the following pages of this report. The Western Virginia Water Authority received several national recognitions of excellence during the Fiscal Year including: •

The Authority’s Operation’s Challenge team, the Blue Ridge Brawlers, finished sixth in the National Operations Challenge competition in Chicago at the Water Environment Federation in September. The team finished first in the Process Knowledge portion of the competition. The team had won first place in State and Regional events on their way to the National Championship. Congratulations to team members Stephen Lofaro, Randy Williams, Lacy Burnette, Wayne Brown and Kevin Thomasson for representing the Authority well.

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The Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant received its 9th consecutive Platinum Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Since 2012, the plant has been Platinum rated, the highest honor given by NACWA for sanitary sewer treatment and operations.

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The Authority’s Finance Department received the Government Finance Officer’s Association’s (GFOA) Award of Excellence for Reporting for the Authority’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fourteenth consecutive year.

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The Authority’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, a partnership with Roanoke County Schools, was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as the Region 6 winner of the 2018 Creating Excellence Business & Industry Partnership Award.

Other regional and local awards are presented at the end of this report.

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Water Treatment and Distribution During the past fiscal year, staff has continued to improve and expand the distribution system, water storage and treatment plants. Major Fiscal Year 2018 CIP Waterline Replacement Projects included the Hamilton Terrace Water Main Replacement project to replace approximately 3,000 linear feet of 1950s-era 12-inch cast iron water main in Hamilton Terrace from Walnut Avenue to Wiley Drive, the Westside Boulevard Water Main Replacement project to replace approximately 3,400 linear feet of 1950s-era 12-inch cast iron water main in Westside Boulevard from Melrose Avenue to Salem Turnpike, the Elm Avenue Water Main Replacement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Phase 2 to replace approximately 1,300 linear feet of 1950s-era 12-inch 1950s era12-inch cast iron pipe thwas replaced in Elm cast iron water main in Elm Avenue from Franklin Road Avenue from Franklin Road to 5 Street to 5th Street, the Melrose Avenue NW Water Main Replacement project to replace approximately 4,500 linear feet of 1950s-era 12-inch cast iron water main in Melrose Avenue from 35th Street to Peters Creek Road and the Hollins Road Water Main Replacement Project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Phase 2, replacing approximately 3,700 linear feet of 1950s-era 12-inch cast iron water main in Hollins Road from Masons Mill Road to Orange Avenue. The replacement of aging and undersized galvanized pipe was also targeted as part of the Raleigh Court Area Water Line Replacement Project and the Rosalind Avenue Water Line Replacement Project. The new Carroll Avenue Pump Station was put into service, and the Carroll Avenue Water Tank was returned to service after being painted.

The Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Facility (SMLWTF), a jointly owned and operated regional water treatment plant, officially opened on May 1, 2017. Average daily water treatment at the plant is 1.5mgd. The SMLWTF is currently rated as a 4mgd facility. Staff participates in quarterly meetings with staff from the Bedford Regional Water Authority to review plant operations and operational costs. Work continues on the Muse Spring Membrane Filtration Plant, a facility that will treat the two million gallons of water per day from Muse Spring and one of the Garden City wells. Hughes Associates provided the building designs while L&S Plumbing and Excavating will construct the raw water pump station and associated piping. Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC is the contractor for the construction of the facility.

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The Authority’s engineering consultant, Stantec, delayed completion of the revised design for the Beaverdam Creek Reservoir Spillway Rehabilitation project. Staff obtained a Conditional Operation and Maintenance Certificate from Virginia DCR Dam Safety to maintain compliance during the interim. A pilot study utilizing satellite imagery to identify suspected leaks on approximately 600 miles of water main in the Roanoke area and U.S. 220 South corridor was conducted by Utilis. They identified 175 possible leak locations on 600 miles of pipe based on their Satellite Image Capture on October 23, 2017. This represents 50% of the Authority’s water mains. The locations were broken into four classifications for leak severity; Very High, High, Medium and Low. Utilis representatives visited the Authority on December 11th and accompanied staff for three days in the field. Leaks were found at 20 of the 42 locations investigated. Other leaks have surfaced in the meantime that were repaired by Authority crews adjacent to locations identified by Utilis. This concept appears to be beneficial in finding smaller leaks that do not surface easily, allowing staff to focus on these areas for leak detection. With continued training and additional monitoring, the concept will become even more beneficial. Bids were received in April on the Carvins Cove Filter Upgrade project. This multi-year project will rehabilitate the existing ten filters at the Carvins Cove Water Treatment Plant and upgrade the filter backwash with an “air-scour” system. At the Carvins Cove Reservoir, improvements were made for the safety and enjoyment of recreational visitors to the park. Staff constructed a deck and installed a prefabricated building near the waterline to be used by seasonal employees for kayak rentals. Work also is being done to upgrade an existing restroom that has been out of service since 2000. Plumbing and electrical have been upgraded, the roof and gutters have been replaced, exterior walls have been painted and an anti-slip coating has been applied to the floor. Structural changes along with paving and ramp construction are underway to make the existing building an ADA compliant unisex restroom. An ADA compliant water fountain and bottle filling station will be installed as the project progresses. Field Operations staff assisted staff with replacing poles along the floating docks at the two boat ramps. The old poles were loose and poorly anchored. The new poles were driven into the lakebed and provide a more secure docking system. The floating docks are secured to the poles to prevent lateral movement yet still allow vertical movement as the water level rises or falls. Staff is also having discussions with a local resident about the donation of a new floating dock specifically for non-motorized boats such as sculls, kayaks and paddleboats.

New restroom and improved dock facilities await recreational users at Carvins Cove

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In Franklin County, staff continued work to interconnect water systems that had been part of the former Petrus system acquired by the WVWA. Lake Forest and Cedar Ridge wells were disconnected and an interconnection was made to The Retreats water supply to address water quality issues associated with Lake Forest and Cedar Ridge. A new water system, Dillards Hill, was created with the merger of Contentment Island, Lands End, Highland Lakes and Lakestone water systems. The Fox Chase water system was interconnected with the Royal Estates water system. Water lines were also installed to interconnect Royal Estates distribution lines with the treatment plant at Boxwood Green. Dam Shores, a private water system on Fox Chase Drive, became part of the Authority with the interconnection to the Burnt Chimney Road Water System. The Waverly water system was interconnected with the Westlake Water System in September 2017. The Authority continued its partnership with Roanoke County, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, and the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority to extend water, sewer and fiber optic conduit from roughly the City of Roanoke corporate limits along Rutrough Road to Explore Park. Phase I of the project is finished and was granted final completion on December 15, 2017. This portion of the project consisted of installation of approximately 2,000 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer, 4,186 linear feet of sanitary sewer force main, 6,320 linear feet of fiber conduit and 6,260 linear feet of water main and finished just short of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Phase II of the project, which will cross the Parkway and allow for interconnection to the Delaney Court Water System, is expected to be substantially complete by September, 2018. The water CIP crew completed the work that started in February in the Franklin Road and Reserve Avenue intersection to abandon an existing cast iron 16-inch “tee”. Sixty linear feet of 8-inch waterline was also installed to provide a connection across Franklin Road, and a fire hydrant was installed. With that work now complete, all of the Authority’s planned water improvements associated with the City’s bridge replacement project on Franklin Road are complete. Water Operations staff responded to an unusually high number of water main breaks and service outages associated with the extended sub-freezing weather conditions the first two weeks of the year. Staff adjusted work schedules and manpower accordingly and worked closely with other Divisions to meet the unusual demands on our resources. These adverse temperatures led to a new Cold temperatures in January resulted in a new record high number of water breaks within a one-month record for number of breaks in a month. timeframe. The total number of water breaks for January was 156, well above the five-year historical average of 76 for the month of January. The bulk of the main breaks were on 6 and 8-inch lines (66 – 6-inch and 39 – 8-inch). Thankfully, only nine of the breaks were on 12-inch water mains, minimizing the amount of property damage incurred. Total annual precipitation for calendar year 2017 was 3.73 inches below normal with abnormally dry or moderately drought conditions across much of the Commonwealth. Staff closely monitored climatological forecasts as the reservoir levels were below average for time of year but still within the normal range. While water conservation notification to Authority customers was not warranted nor

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required, as a proactive measure, staff began utilizing several secondary groundwater well systems to supplement demand on the reservoirs. February rain and snow events eventually resulted in reservoir levels at both Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow returning to above average levels for the time of year. Staff is working with representatives of VDEQ and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission on the 2018 update of the Regional Water Supply Plan. This plan was prepared in 2013 to provide comprehensive data and a long-range strategy for our region. Participants in the regional plan include WVWA, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Franklin County, City of Salem and the Town of Vinton. State regulations require a review of the plan every five years and requires each locality to update data and address any outstanding issues applicable to their respective jurisdiction. Staff will continue to assist RVARC and our member jurisdictions to compile and report data relative to the public water supply systems serving those areas.

Water Pollution Control Plant and Collection System Division Dry weather and improvements to the collection system resulted in record-setting low flows at the Water Pollution Control Plant. While normal monthly flows average 37-million gallons per day (mgd), record low flows were set in November and December of 24.5mgd and 22.6mgd (the lowest average daily flow since the Authority was created). In fact, daily flows did not exceed 30mgd during the Fiscal Year until February. However, the dry weather did allow for land application of biosolids during winter months as farmers requested the material for the product’s water value. WPC staff submitted annual reports required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Authority’s Industrial Pretreatment and Biosolids Land Application programs. Staff is also collecting data in support of the Authority’s permit application renewal due in August, 2018. The current plant permit expires in February, 2019. New blowers for the aerators at the Water Pollution Control Plant were installed and start-up testing was completed with the manufacturer’s representative. The new blowers are rated at 700 HP but deliver the same amount of air as 1000 HP blowers. In addition, they can be turned down to run at 350 HP during periods of lower demand. The representative commented that the Water Pollution Control Plant was the “best looking site I’ve seen in my four years” with the company. The Biological Aerated Filter (BAF), was modified and placed into service to provide treatment from the equalization basins which enhances the overall peak treatment capacity of the facility and extends the

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storage capacity during wet weather events. The BAF uses a stone media that allows microscopic organisms to grow on it, increasing treatment capacity compared to conventional activated sludge systems. The media is suspended in the sewage by dissolved air. Staff conducted a trial of aerial thermal imaging for I&I detection with Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc., of Randleman, NC. The company specializes in aerial infrared applications such as flying over flat and low-sloped buildings to find subsurface roof moisture, finding steam leaks in district heating and cooling systems, counting animals like deer for municipalities, flying high voltage transmission lines for power companies and defining the extent of landfill fires. The trial was aimed at locating missing manhole covers in flood prone areas. Stockton overflew 30 miles of the Authority’s sewer mains along creeks and located several manhole lids ajar and one lid that was missing. After completing the Lick Run Interceptor Rehabilitation project, Insituform Technologies, LLC, the company that worked on the Lick Run Interceptor Rehabilitation project, was selected to do the work on the Crystal Spring Avenue / Westside Boulevard lining projects. Contract 1A of the Collection System Infrastructure Improvement Project and Contract 1B, manhole rehabilitation associated with the project, is complete. The Authority’s contractor for Contract 2, SC Rossi, completed replacement of 500 linear feet of failing, undersized sanitary sewer in Forest Park Boulevard intended to address multiple sanitary sewer overflows. Contract 3 – Sanitary Sewer Replacements includes replacing approximately 6,200 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer mains with new 8-, 12-, and 18-inch sanitary sewer lines in the Patterson Avenue, Kenwood Boulevard, Greenbrier Avenue, Epperley Avenue and Embassy Drive areas. Contract 4, targeting sewer mains along Peters Creek Road in north Roanoke County, is in the design phase. Field Operations’ Sewer CIP crew completed the Deaner Drive project, replacing the existing 8-inch sewer throughout the neighborhood with both 10-inch sewer that was installed by pipe bursting and 12inch sewer that was conventionally installed. These improvements reduce infiltration during rain events that are contributing to overflows on Salem Turnpike. The CIP crews also finished the Keithwood Drive / Driftwood Lane project to address a failed sewer line. That project consisted of pipe-bursting 1000 feet of 8-inch concrete sewer main and replacing it with new 10-inch HDPE pipe. The crew also completed another pipe bursting project on the heavily traveled Main Street consisting of pipe bursting and replacing 160 linear feet of 8-inch clay sewer main with new 10-inch HDPE pipe. Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) began design of water and wastewater improvements needed to support the new Summit View Commerce Park in Franklin County. This project is a joint effort between the Authority and Franklin County to develop wastewater capacity along U.S. 220 South that will eventually transport sewage to the Town of Rocky Mount for treatment and allow the retirement of the Wirtz Wastewater Treatment Plant. The first phase of the project is expected to bid in June.

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Internal Services - Administration After reviewing multiple exterior line insurance companies, staff selected HomeServe USA in Fiscal Year 2017 to offer homeowners an exterior water line, sewer line and interior plumbing line insurance program. As part of the contract, HomeServe pays the Authority 15% of the payments they receive from customers in our service area. The Authority used these funds to establish the Authority Cares program in December 2017 to help income qualifying customers pay a water or sewer bill. This program is administered by the United Way and the Central Intake agency and has assisted 152 customers to date. Customers who seek repeat help from the Authority Cares program are referred to free financial mentorship programs offered by the United Way. HomeServe is also providing a $10,000 annual Hardship Fund to be used to help customers who do not have the financial ability to purchase and pay for the line coverage or the repairs of that are needed on their private failed water or sewer lines. To date, three customers have had exterior water lines repaired through this program. Staff developed a registered high school apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and Roanoke County Schools for students interested in entering the water and wastewater industry. This program offers comprehensive on-the-job training for students beginning their Junior year of high school and continuing one year beyond graduation. The first class of four students started in August 2017, and a second class of five students will start in June 2018. Students receive academic credit, are paid by the Authority and sit for their Class IV license during the apprenticeship program. A signing ceremony, similar to signing days for athletes, will be held in late May. The program has received state and national recognition as a model for getting more students into the water and wastewater industry. In October, Mr. Robertson attended the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Conference to participate in a panel discussion on attracting and keeping a strong workforce. The Registered High School Apprentice Program was highlighted in that presentation. Information Services staff worked with the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditors and a network services consultant to evaluate and revise both security and disaster recovery plans and procedures. While the Authority fared well overall, several areas of improvement were identified and implemented. The Authority adopted a five-year Strategic Plan in September of the Fiscal Year. Key strategies for the organization and Executive Directors include Organizational Management, Technology & Innovation, Sustainable Practices, Community Engagement and Resource Management. Since 2010, the Authority has partnered with the Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC) and the DEA to hold semi-annual prescription drug take-back events. Since the events started, over 29,000 pounds of medication have been collected for safe disposal in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incinerators. In addition, the ways that residents dispose of medication has changed during this period. Respondents to a phone poll conducted by Survey USA have indicated that the primary method for disposing of

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unwanted medication has changed from flushing the medicine down the drain (48% in 2010) to taking the medication to a Drug Take Back Event (48% in 2016). These events help increase awareness of proper medication disposal and the need to properly secure prescription medications to minimize theft and abuse. Because of water damage behind the Dryvit siding on the exterior western wall of the Coulter Building, the siding was removed and replaced with a stone veneer. During the demolition process, a portion of the original 1913 exterior wall was uncovered and subsequently restored. A mural will be added to the building as well. The building that now serves as the headquarters for the Western Virginia Water Authority was originally constructed for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. After that organization moved out in 1917, the building briefly served as a hospital owned by Dr. Walter S. Slicer. In 1919, the property was purchased by Professor Coulter to house his expanding National Business College. The brick portions of the building along Jefferson Street and Franklin Road were added by Professor Coulter in the 1920s and 1950s.

Exterior views of the Coulter Building showing original Dryvit exterior and new stone veneer

The Authority also renovated the empty first floor area of the Coulter Building to facilitate the consolidation of Customer Service, Utility Billing and Cashiering all on one floor. A ribbon-cutting for the new space was held in April 2018.

After reviewing Requests for Proposals from eight vendors, staff selected Mark III Employee Benefits to evaluate current employee benefits and assist with a self-insurance evaluation. Mark III recommended that the Authority stay with TLC, the current healthcare provider, for one more year while a self-insurance option is evaluated. In addition to the Key Advantage 250 and 500 health plans currently offered, staff introduced a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). This new HDHP plan offers a zero monthly premium for single subscribers. An Authority contribution to the HSA makes this a cost effective and efficient option for many employees. As slip, trip and fall injuries are some of the most common work-place injuries, the Authority contacted with Salem-based Industrial Biodynamics to have staff practice walking on their Slip Simulator. After coaching, staff were able to safely walk on the slip surface even while avoiding obstacles or stepping over barriers.

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The Authority for a Cure Relay for Life team held its first night time fishing tournament to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Twenty anglers participated in this first event. The second annual tournament is scheduled for May 17.

Local and Regional Awards & Recognitions The Western Virginia Water Authority was recognized again by the United Way of the Roanoke Valley as one of its top 50 Most Generous Workplaces, ranking 38th. The Authority has participated in the United Way Campaign since formation, raising between $25,000 and $28,000 each year. The majority of this contribution is through employee donations, but staff also sponsor a golf tournament each year. In addition to financial support, a number of employees volunteer with the United Way or its partner agencies. Staff competed in the Roanoke Regional Equipment Rodeo at the Berglund Center on April 11th. Josh Tyree placed first in the Zero-Turn Mower event, Taft Beasley placed first and Mike Mills placed second in the Backhoe event, Donnie Rowan placed first and Joseph Rowan placed third in the Front End Loader event, Chad Schmidt placed first in Street Sweeper and Taft Beasley placed first and Mario Jones placed second in the Mini-Excavator event. Area executives also had a chance to compete in the MiniExcavator challenge. Mr. Robertson placed first while Mr. McEvoy placed second. The Water Authority’s Hydrant Hysteria team of Kyle Boone and Louis Morgan had an impressive second place finish in the Virginia American Water Works Association competition April 26th, reassembling a fire hydrant in 1 minute and 38 seconds. At that same competition, Chuck Hartless finished second in the Buried Treasure (line locating) event and Drew Wetmore finished 4th in Splish Splash (line tapping). The Authority also won the People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Water in the Commonwealth. At the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association held in May, Donnie Rowan placed first in Front Loader while Mike Mills placed first in the Backhoe event. The Western Virginia Water Authority has won the Mid-Atlantic Chapter Backhoe Event four of the last five years. The Authority was recognized by the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Tech’s Department of Continuing & Professional Education for our role in facilitating the first “Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems” short course held in our region. The course has historically been hosted in the eastern part of the state, and this week-long session afforded smaller communities in our region the opportunity to receive this focused, hands-on training. The Authority received the 2017 Excellence in Waterworks Operation/Performance Award by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water. The Authority’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer float won second place in the Dickens of a Christmas parade and the and Gold Fish float won Best Business Float in the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Western Virginia Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Operating and Capital Budget Summary

Budget Water

Budget Wastewater

Budget Total

Income: Customer Charges Connection Fees Bulk Sales Other Income

$31,208,395 210,000 155,000 2,388,780

$29,928,603 85,000 2,068,000 1,145,000

$61,136,998 295,000 2,223,000 3,533,780

Total Operating Income Total Non-Operating Income (1) (2)

$33,962,175 3,131,946

$33,226,603 2,105,234

$67,188,778 5,237,180

Total Income

$37,094,121

$35,331,837

$72,425,958

Expenses: Operating Expenses Field Operations Internal Services

$10,465,323 4,096,559 3,765,283

$12,323,762 4,069,310 3,765,283

$22,789,085 8,165,868 7,530,566

Total Expense before Debt Service

$18,327,165

$20,158,355

$38,485,519

Net Income before Debt Service

$18,766,957

$15,173,483

$33,940,439

2.05

1.63

1.84

$8,730,922 134,191

$8,776,477 134,191

$17,507,399 268,382

$27,192,278

$29,069,023

$56,261,300

$9,151,844

$5,512,815

$14,664,658

$8,274,344 877,500

$3,642,815 670,000 1,200,000

$11,917,159 1,547,500 1,200,000

3,535,100

Debt Service Coverage

Long-Term Debt Principal & Interest Payments Non-Operating Expenses Total Expenses Income after Debt Service Available for Capital Use (3)

Equipment & Construction Expenditures Funded by Operations: Capital Projects Capital Equipment Water Pollution Control Capital Service Fund (4) Funded by Reserves: Capital Projects Funded by Bonds: Capital Projects Total Capital & Reserve Uses

6,000,000

$15,151,844

$9,047,915

$24,199,759

Funds to Reserves (1) Includes Interest Income and Availability Fees. (2) Includes Non-Cash Revenues from Developers. (3) Excludes Non-Cash Revenues from Developers. (4) Includes Jurisdictional Payments.

Western Virginia Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Water Fund Operating Budget Summary

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Water Revenues Water Sales Connection Fees Bulk Sales Fire Service Contract Services Water Revenue - Other

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Variance

Percent Change

$30,477,125 210,000 150,000 1,385,565 33,696 942,000

$31,173,687 210,000 155,000 1,413,780 34,708 975,000

$696,562 0 5,000 28,215 1,012 33,000

2% 0% 3% 2% 3% 4%

$33,198,386

$33,962,175

$763,789

$10,000 385,721 1,559,900 1,700,966 438,941 289,404 485,287 26,880 625,800 386,881 1,448,796 1,185,189 3,782,958 867,514 1,082,619 3,634,852

$10,000 439,027 1,477,202 1,706,113 398,516 222,953 512,878 23,432 625,800 393,843 1,582,369 846,604 4,096,559 1,009,699 1,216,887 3,765,283

$17,911,708

$18,327,165

$415,457

$15,286,678

$15,635,011

$348,333

$40,000 635,193 765,000 110,886 732,293 750,000 0

$55,000 656,805 800,000 116,865 724,176 750,000 29,100

Subtotal Non-Operating Revenues

$3,033,372

Non-Operating Expenses Interest Expense-Revenue & GO Bonds Office Building Maintenance Subtotal Non-Operating Expenses

Total Water Operating Revenues Water Operation & Maintenance Expenses Water Purchases Reservoir Operations Carvins Cove WTP Spring Hollow WTP Crystal Spring WTP Falling Creek WTP Well Operations Contract Services Smith Mountain Lake System Laboratory Services Pump and Storage Operations Distribution Operations Water Distribution Maintenance Meter Operations Water Treatment Administration Internal Services Total Water Operating & Maintenance Expenses Income from Operations Non-Operating Revenues Investment Income Rental Income Availability Fees Office Building Lease Income Contributed Capital Contributed Capital-Dedicated Facilities Other

Principal Payment on Long-Term Debt Funds Available for Capital Projects

Total Income

0% 14% -5% 0% -9% -23% 6% -13% 0% 2% 9% -29% 8% 16% 12% 4%

$15,000 21,612 35,000 5,979 (8,117) 0 29,100

38% 3% 5% 5% -1% 0%

$3,131,946

$98,574

($3,115,874) (134,191)

($3,013,625) (134,191)

$102,249 0

-3% 0%

($3,250,065)

($3,147,816)

$102,249

-3%

($216,693)

($15,870)

$200,823

-93%

Total Non-Operating Revenues & Expenses Net Income (Loss) from Operations

$0 53,306 (82,698) 5,147 (40,425) (66,451) 27,591 (3,448) 0 6,962 133,573 (338,585) 313,601 142,185 134,268 130,431

$15,069,985

$15,619,141

$549,156

$5,215,703

$5,717,297

$501,594

10%

$9,104,282

$9,151,844

$47,562

$36,231,758

$37,094,121

$862,363

Western Virginia Water Authority Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Water Pollution Control Fund Operating Budget Summary

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Water Pollution Control Revenues WPC Charges Connection Fees Bulk Sales Septic Disposal Fees Contract Services WPC Revenue - Other

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Variance

Percent Change

$29,074,119 85,000 2,200,000 600,000 117,769 695,000

$29,807,593 85,000 2,068,000 450,000 121,010 695,000

$733,474 0 (132,000) (150,000) 3,241 0

$32,771,888

$33,226,603

$454,715

$4,029,023 175,000 220,000 1,491,766 4,235,839 2,059,500 1,967,319 477,288 77,112 577,980 915,433 3,634,852

$4,069,310 175,000 220,000 1,428,776 4,267,967 2,059,500 2,020,633 552,316 129,527 560,957 909,086 3,765,283

$19,861,112

$20,158,355

$297,243

$12,910,776

$13,068,249

$157,473

$80,000 675,000 110,886 339,269 750,000 0

$95,000 775,000 116,865 339,269 750,000 29,100

$15,000 100,000 5,979 0 0 29,100

19% 15% 5% 0% 0%

Subtotal Non-Operating Revenues

$1,955,155

$2,105,234

$150,079

Non-Operating Expenses Interest Expense-Revenue & GO Bonds Office Building Maintenance

($2,017,251) (134,191)

($1,815,906) (134,191)

$201,345 0

-10% 0%

Subtotal Non-Operating Expenses

($2,151,442)

($1,950,097)

$201,345

-9%

$155,137

$351,424

-179%

$12,714,489

$13,223,386

$508,897

$7,269,337

$6,960,571

($308,766)

-4%

$4,695,152

$5,512,815

$817,663

17%

$34,727,043

$35,331,837

$604,794

Total Water Pollution Control Operating Revenues WPC Operation & Maintenance Expenses WPC Distribution Maintenance Metering & Lift Stations Water Pollution Control - Collection System Metering Inflow & Infiltration Control Water Pollution Control Operations Biosolids Handling Water Pollution Control - Maintenance Pretreatment and Lab Contract Services Satellite Wastewater Systems Water Pollution Control Administration Internal Services Total WPC Operating & Maintenance Expenses Income from Operations Non-Operating Revenues Investment Income Availability Fees Office Building Lease Income Plant Capital from Local Jurisdictions Contributed Capital-Dedicated Facilities Other

Total Non-Operating Revenues & Expenses Net Income (Loss) from Operations Principal Payment on Long-Term Debt Funds Available for Capital Projects

Total Income

($196,287)

$40,287 0 0 (62,990) 32,128 0 53,314 75,028 52,415 (17,023) (6,347) 130,431

3% 0% -6% -25% 3% 0% 1%

1% 0% 0% -4% 1% 0% 3% 16% 68% -3% -1% 4%

Western Virginia Water Authority Water System Capital Improvement Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget

Project Project 12" 1950s-era Cast Iron Pipe Replacements

175,000

2020

2021

2022

2023

2,050,000

1,550,000

1,400,000

175,000 100,000

Hershberger Rd (Garstland Dr-Fairhope Rd) Water Main Replacement

75,000

Williamson Road (Civic Center) Water Main Replacement 12" 1950s-era Cast Iron Pipe Replacements

2019

Cost

6,400,000

Williamson Road (Civic Center) Water Main Replacement

450,000

Hershberger Rd (Garstland Dr-Fairhope Rd) Water Main Replacement

800,000

Patterson Avenue

800,000

Hillcrest Phase I

800,000

Brandon Phase I

750,000

Greenbrier Avenue

600,000

Roanoke Blvd to GE

800,000

Skyview Road / Wildwood Road

600,000

Avon Road

800,000

1950s-era Cast Iron Pipe Replacements [Refer to FY19 Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects] 1950s-era Cast Iron Pipe Replacements

4,000,000

Future 1950s-era Cast Iron Pipe Replacements (coordinated with jurisdictional paving) Galvanized Steel Pipe Replacements

574,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

1,550,000

1,500,000

574,000

Amber Way Circle Area

354,000

Griffin/Van Winkle

120,000 100,000

Hawthorne Galvanized Steel Pipe Replacements

1,000,000 1,000,000

6,050,000

Griffin/Van Winkle

700,000

Hawthorne

800,000

Kentucky / Tyree

750,000

Laura Road & Northwood Drive

800,000

Wycliff Ave SW

750,000

Penn/Bridge

750,000 800,000

Deerfield/Spring

700,000

Crescent Master Plan Projects

1,400,000

Florist Road 1263 Connection

100,000

Smith Mountain Lake Crossing

100,000

Grassy Hill Road Water Main Extension

600,000 600,000

Wirtz 220 (Summit View) Master Plan Projects

13,350,000

2,750,000

Florist Road 1263 Connection

550,000

Martin Creek Water System Improvements

700,000

Smith Mountain Lake Crossing

900,000

Exit 150 to 1580 PS - Suction Line

600,000

2,900,000

Williamson / Hershberger

300,000

VDOT 1375 Parallel Line

1,600,000

Read Mountain PRV

1,000,000

4,000,000

3,700,000

700,000

Hunt Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1263 Interconnection Sanderson 1385 Interconnect

1,800,000

Rocky Mount to Alton Park

1,500,000

1,500,000 2,200,000

Angel Lane 1375 Connection Fire Flow Improvement [Refer to FY19 Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects] Fire Flow Improvement

2,000,000

Future Fire Flow Improvements (coordinated with jurisdictional paving) Waterline Replacements for Sewer Projects

100,000

Waterline Replacements for Sewer Projects

500,000

100,000

400,000

Future Water/Sewer Project Crossover Funding 1,990,500

100,000

2,500,000

1,990,500 200,000

Main Street (Service Relocations)

1,790,500

Hershberger Rd to 10th St / Williamson Rd Paving Areas 1 & 2 Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects

500,000 500,000

100,000

Airport Road to Palm Valley Road Sewer Project

Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects

500,000 500,000

10,000,000

Western Virginia Water Authority Water System Capital Improvement Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget

Project Project

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2,500,000

Cost 2,500,000

Hershberger Rd to 10th St / Williamson Rd Paving Areas 1 & 2

2,500,000

Extension Projects

375,000

75,000

District Metering Area (DMA) Meters

500,000

100,000

Meter Replacements

245,000

65,000

Large Meter Expired Warranty

188,000

Future Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects

45,000

47,000

25,000

50,000

300,000

200,000

110,000

65,000

Generators

125,000

25,000

Boxley 1263 Pump Station

450,000

100,000

350,000

Pumping Station Rehabilitation

200,000

Summit View Water Storage Tank

800,000

1,500,000

300,000

Storage Tank Improvements Future Water Tank Construction

800,000

Crystal Spring WTP Membrane Modules

365,000

Falling Creek WTP Chlorine Dioxide

100,000

Spring Hollow WTP Replace HSP #3 or #4

220,000

Spring Hollow WTP GAC Replacement

250,000

60,000

100,000 100,000

Spring Hollow WTP Chlorine Dioxide Line

90,000

Spring Hollow WTP Lab Rehabilitation

75,000

Crystal Spring WTP / Spring Hollow WTP Hypochlorite

1,000,000

500,000

120,000

30,000

3,000,000

750,000

100,000

100,000 150,000

Muse Spring WTP Membrane Module Replacement Future Water Treatment Projects

120,000 250,000

Beaver Creek Dam Upgrade & Renovation Carvins Cove Dam Study

500,000

75,000

500,000

Clifford D. Craig Dam Study

500,000

Future Reservoir Improvements

400,000

Future Distribution Projects

287,547

Renovations to Coulter Building

750,000

150,000

Fiber Optic Conduit

225,000

25,000

50,000

6,409,704

1,207,297

1,243,516

1,280,821

1,319,246

1,358,823

Capitalized Labor Total Cash Funded Capital Projects

$ 65,989,751

Old Vinton Mill Road Waterline Replacements

500,000

8,274,344

927,000

1,750,000

Hollymeade (Greenfield Tank Second Feed) Interconnection

913,500

Lakewood Forest & Weatherwood Interconnection

900,000

1,509,500

Carvins Cove Filter Upgrade Phase 2

Hershberger Rd to 10th St / Williamson Rd Paving Areas 1 & 2 Total Bond Funded Capital Projects

6,000,000

Total Expenditures

$ 71,989,751

6,000,000

$ 14,875,516 $ 13,987,821 $ 14,806,246 $ 14,045,823

$ 14,274,344 $ 14,875,516 $ 13,987,821 $ 14,806,246 $ 14,045,823

Western Virginia Water Authority Wastewater Collection System Capital Improvement Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget

Project Project

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

700,082

1,098,000

1,050,000

1,400,000

1,900,000

700,082

748,000

Cost 6,148,082

Sanitary Sewer Replacements Airport Road to Palm Valley Road Sewer Improvements Overbrook - Peters Creek Sewer Relocation ***

100,000

Plantation Road & Williamson Road (Hollins Village) Sewer Improvements

100,000

Ellsworth Street Sewer Replacements

550,000

Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements

150,000

Melrose Avenue Sewer Improvements

100,000

Starkey Road Sewer Replacements

900,000

Kellogg Avenue Sewer Improvements

500,000

Suncrest Heights Collection System Improvements

250,000

Williamson Road Sewer Improvements (Oakland)

1,000,000

Peters Creek Road (Oleva Street Area) Sewer Improvements

500,000

Thirlane Road Sewer Improvements

250,000

Orchard Road Sewer Extension

150,000

Extension Projects - Collection System Sewer Replacements associated with Water Main Projects

400,000

100,000

75,000

1,250,000

250,000

650,000

250,000

100,000

Systemwide Manhole Rehabilitation (CAP)

2,420,000

420,000

500,000

Miscellaneous Capital Projects

3,262,500

537,500

500,000

675,000

775,000

25,000

50,000

100,000

200,000

200,000 250,000

Jurisdictional Cooperative Projects

Storm Drain Inflow Abatement Projects Miscellaneous Paving / Manhole Adjustment Small Sewer & Service Replacement Projects ***

275,000

200,000

250,000

Satellite Sewer System Improvements

25,000

Lift Station Rehabilitation

25,000

75,000

150,000

Miscellaneous A&E Requests

12,500

25,000

Fiber Optic Conduit

25,000

50,000

150,000

50,000

1,285,233

1,298,085

1,311,066

1,324,177

1,337,419

Renovations to Coulter Building 6,555,980

Capitalized Labor Total Cash Funded Capital Projects

$ 20,786,562

Airport Road to Palm Valley Road Sewer Improvements

$ 3,642,815

65,100

Berkley Road & King Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement

990,000

Greenridge Road Sanitary Sewer Replacement

905,000

Old Roanoke River Interceptor Improvements - Phase 3 [Design]

200,000

Old Roanoke River Interceptor Improvements - Phase 4 [Design]

200,000

Peters Creek Road Sewer Replacements (07B-3119.0 - 07B-3112.0)

750,000

$ 3,821,085

3,961,066

4,424,177

4,937,419

6,000,000

$ 12,061,066

4,424,177

4,937,419

200,000 750,000 500,000

Upper Murray Run Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project

1,000,000

Wirtz 220 South (Summit View) Sewer Extension

2,400,000

800,000

Plantation Road Sewer Replacement ***

175,000

Misc. Main Lining and Pipe Bursting Projects ***

600,000

200,000

1,000,000

200,000

400,000

Botetourt County Sewer System Improvements Total Reserve Funded Capital Projects

Old Roanoke River Interceptor Improvements - Phase 3 [Construction]

8,285,100

500,000

$ 3,535,100

800,000

$ 2,650,000

800,000

6,000,000

Total Bond Funded Capital Projects

6,000,000

Total Expenditures

$ 35,071,662

2,100,000 6,000,000

$ 7,177,915

*** Represents projects planned to be performed by the Authority's sewer capital projects crews. Budget excludes labor costs.

$ 6,471,085

Western Virginia Water Authority Wastewater Plant Capital Improvement Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget

Project Cost

Project Name

Major Breakdown Repairs Ferric Tank Replacement Phase 2 Single Point of Electrical Service Addition Grease Receiving Station Aearation Repairs / Enhancements Digester Improvements/Covers Phased Capitalized Labor Total Cash Funded Captial Projects

2019

500,000 150,000 1,385,780 400,000 450,000 2,815,475 298,745 $

6,000,000

2020

100,000 150,000 493,735 400,000

2021

100,000

56,265 1,200,000

2023

100,000

100,000 940,300 59,700

100,000 938,510 61,490

100,000 936,665 63,335

892,045 150,000

2022

57,955 $

1,200,000

Digester Improvements/Covers Phased

1,200,000

6,384,525

Total Bond Funded Captial Projects

6,384,525

Total Expenditures

12,384,525

1,200,000

6,384,525

7,584,525

1,200,000

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Water Rates Roanoke City and Roanoke County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

All Customers

Current Rate

Approved Rate

First Tier Second Tier Third Tier Irrigation

$3.00 $3.75 $4.00 $3.75

$3.00 $4.00 $4.25 $4.00

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

Current Monthly Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. Second Tier Rates

After Gallons

Residential Commercial Industrial

5,000 50,000 250,000 Third Tier Rates

Residential Commercial Industrial

After Gallons 10,000 100,000 500,000

$11.75 $17.65 $29.40 $58.75 $94.00 $176.25 $352.50 $705.00 $1,057.50 $1,762.50 $2,350.00

Approved Monthly Charge $12.25 $18.40 $30.65 $61.25 $98.00 $183.75 $367.50 $735.00 $1,102.50 $1,837.50 $2,450.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Sewer Rates Roanoke City and Roanoke County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

All Customers

Current Rate

Approved Rate

First Tier Second Tier

$3.75 $3.50

$3.75 $3.60

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

Current Monthly Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Flat Rate Sewer Charge

Customer Residential Commercial

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. Second Tier rate effective after 5,000 gallons. The flat sewer charge usage to include 30,000 gallons.

Approved Monthly Charge

$14.75 $22.15 $36.90 $73.75 $118.00 $221.25 $442.50 $885.00 $1,327.50 $2,212.50 $2,950.00

$15.50 $23.25 $38.75 $77.50 $124.00 $232.50 $465.00 $930.00 $1,395.00 $2,325.00 $3,100.00

Current Monthly Charge $33.50 per 5,000 gallons $180.00 per 30,000 gallons

Approved Monthly Charge $34.25 per 5,000 gallons $186.25 per 30,000 gallons

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Fire Service Rates Roanoke City and Roanoke County Customers

Base Monthly Charge Fire Services Less than 4 Inches 4 Inches 6 Inches 8 Inches 10 Inches 12 Inches

Current Rate

Approved Rate $35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

The Western Virginia Water Authority reserves the right to charge for excessive fire service water consumption at commercial water rates.

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. A private fire hydrant fee is $50.00 per month.

$35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Availability and Connection Fees Roanoke City and Roanoke County Customers

Water Availability Fee

Water Connection Fee

Sewer Availability Fee

Sewer Connection Fee

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter or Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter or Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Availability Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

$3,000 $4,500 $7,500 $15,000 $24,000 $45,000 $90,000 $180,000 $270,000 $450,000 $600,000

Connection Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00

$2,000 $2,020 $2,130 Actual Cost

Availability Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

$3,000 $4,500 $7,500 $15,000 $24,000 $45,000 $90,000 $180,000 $270,000 $450,000 $600,000

Connection Charge 1.00 1.50

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. For developments constructed utilizing publicly owned sewer pumping stations, the availability fee will increase by $1,000 per equivalent residential connection. Mainline water taps are $400 each and mainline sewer taps are $250 each. For water services constructed by others, meters up to 2 inches are $250 and larger meters will be billed at cost. Water or sewer connection fees may increase up to $1,000 per connection for services that require pavement restoration. Cost shown are for residential only. Commercial services to be installed by others or by the Authority at actual cost. Fire hydrant connection fee is $3,000. Water availability fees are not charged for new fire services.

Additional fees may apply for offsite extension projects. These fees are project and service area specific and developed by the Engineering Department on a project by project basis. Contract the Engineering Department for fee schedules (540) 283-2948.

$2,000 Actual Cost

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Water Rates Franklin County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

Customer

Current Rate

First Tier Irrigation

$5.00 $5.00

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter on Undeveloped Lot 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Includes Minimun Usage of

Equivalent Residential Unit

5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 20,000 32,000 64,000 100,000 200,000 300,000 500,000 665,000

Current Monthly Rate 1.00 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Rates effective January 1, 2018.

$16.00 $30.00 $30.00 $75.00 $150.00 $240.00 $450.00 $900.00 $1,800.00 $2,700.00 $4,500.00 $6,000.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule Monthly Sewer Rates Franklin County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

All Customers Per 1,000 Gallons

Current Rate

Approved Rate $6.35

$6.00

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter Residential 5/8 Meter Commercial 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

Current Monthly Charge 0.75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019.

$14.75 $14.75 $22.15 $36.90 $73.75 $118.00 $221.25 $442.50 $885.00 $1,327.50 $2,212.50 $2,950.00

Approved Monthly Charge $15.50 $15.50 $23.25 $38.75 $77.50 $124.00 $232.50 $465.00 $930.00 $1,395.00 $2,325.00 $3,100.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Fire Service Rates Franklin County Customers

Base Monthly Charge Fire Services Less than 4 Inches 4 Inches 6 Inches 8 Inches 10 Inches 12 Inches

Current Rate

Approved Rate $35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

The Western Virginia Water Authority reserves the right to charge for excessive fire service water consumption at commercial water rates.

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. A private fire hydrant fee is $50.00 per month.

$35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Availability and Connection Fees Franklin County Customers

Water Availability Fee

Water Connection Fee

Sewer Availability Fee

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter or Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter Residential 5/8 Meter Commercial 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter Sewer Availability Fee

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter Residential 5/8 Meter Commercial 1 Meter & Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Availability Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

$3,000 $4,500 $7,500 $15,000 $24,000 $45,000 $90,000 $180,000 $270,000 $450,000 $600,000

Connection Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00

$2,000 $2,020 $2,130 Actual Cost

Availability Charge

0.75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 300 gallons per day

$7,000 $9,000 $10,500 $17,500 $35,000 $56,000 $23.50/Gallon of Capacity

Sewer Connection Fee Connection Charge 1.00 1.50 Various

Rates effective January 1, 2018. For developments constructed utilizing publicly owned sewer pumping stations, the availability fee will increase by $1,000 per equivalent residential connection. Mainline water taps are $400 each and mainline sewer taps are $250 each. For water services constructed by others, meters up to 2 inches are $250 and larger meters will be billed at cost. Water or sewer connection fees may increase up to $1,000 per connection for services that require pavement restoration. Cost shown are for residential only. Commercial services to be installed by others or by the Authority at actual cost. Fire hydrant connection fee is $3,000. Water availability fees are not charged for new fire services.

Additional fees may apply for offsite water and sewer extension projects. These fees are project and service area specific and developed by the Engineering Department on a project by project basis. Contact the Engineering Department for fee schedules, (540) 283-2948.

$2,000 $2,000 Actual Cost

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Water Rates Botetourt County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

All Customers

Current Rate

Approved Rate

First Tier Second Tier Third Tier Irrigation

$4.75 $5.50 $7.00 $5.50

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

Current Monthly Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. Second Tier Rates

After Gallons

Residential Commercial Industrial

5,000 50,000 250,000 Third Tier Rates

Residential Commercial Industrial

After Gallons 10,000 100,000 500,000

$12.25 $18.50 $30.75 $61.25 $98.00 $183.75 $367.50 $735.00 $1,102.50 $1,837.50 $2,450.00

Approved Monthly Charge $12.25 $18.50 $30.75 $61.25 $98.00 $183.75 $367.50 $735.00 $1,102.50 $1,837.50 $2,450.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Sewer Rates Botetourt County Customers

Volume Charge per 1,000 Gallons

All Customers

Current Rate

Approved Rate

First Tier Second Tier

$3.75 $3.50

$3.75 $3.60

Base Charge according to Meter size Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

Current Monthly Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

Flat Rate Sewer Charge

Customer Residential Commercial

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. Second Tier rate effective after 5,000 gallons. The flat sewer charge usage to include 30,000 gallons.

Approved Monthly Charge

$14.75 $22.15 $36.90 $73.75 $118.00 $221.25 $442.50 $885.00 $1,327.50 $2,212.50 $2,950.00

$15.50 $23.25 $38.75 $77.50 $124.00 $232.50 $465.00 $930.00 $1,395.00 $2,325.00 $3,100.00

Current Monthly Charge $33.50 per 5,000 gallons $180.00 per 30,000 gallons

Approved Monthly Charge $34.25 per 5,000 gallons $186.25 per 30,000 gallons

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Monthly Fire Service Rates Botetourt County Customers

Base Monthly Charge Fire Services Less than 4 Inches 4 Inches 6 Inches 8 Inches 10 Inches 12 Inches

Current Rate

Approved Rate $35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

The Western Virginia Water Authority reserves the right to charge for excessive fire service water consumption at commercial water rates.

Current rates effective January 1, 2018. Approved rates effective January 1, 2019. A private fire hydrant fee is $50.00 per month.

$35.00 $71.25 $142.50 $213.75 $356.25 $475.00

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Availability and Connection Fees Botetourt County Customers

Water Availability Fee

Water Connection Fee

Sewer Availability Fee

Sewer Connection Fee

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter or Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Meter Size in Inches 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter 1 Meter 1 1/2 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter 4 Meter 6 Meter 8 Meter 10 Meter 12 Meter

Equivalent Residential Unit

All Customers 5/8 Meter 3/4 Meter or Above

Equivalent Residential Unit

Availability Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

$3,000 $4,500 $7,500 $15,000 $24,000 $45,000 $90,000 $180,000 $270,000 $450,000 $600,000

Connection Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00

$2,000 $2,020 $2,130 Actual Cost

Availability Charge 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 150.00 200.00

$3,000 $4,500 $7,500 $15,000 $24,000 $45,000 $90,000 $180,000 $270,000 $450,000 $600,000

Connection Charge 1.00 1.50

$2,000 Actual Cost

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees and Charges All Customers

Meter Size in Inches

Equivalent Residential Unit

Initial Application for Service

$20.00

Nonpayment Processing Fee

$50.00

Same Day Service Restoration Charge (to restore service after 5PM for payments made after 2PM)

$15.00

Returned Payment/Check Charge

$35.00

Late Payment Fees (whichever is greater)

10% or $1.50

Debt Set-Off Fee

$25.00

Debt Collection Fee

up to 31% plus legal fees

Administrative Noncompliance Fee

up to $500 per violation

Industrial Pretreatment facility

up to $2,500 per violation per day

Capital Assessment Charge

$10 per equivalent residential connection per month

Private Hydrant Maintenance Fee

$50 per month

Copy Fee (First 10 pages free/first half hour staff time free) Each request for service beyond initial water service turn-on (recheck reading of meter with no charge if misread; leak investigation; engineering field service fee including construction inspection; GPS surveying charge; dye or smoke testing of sewers) Additional Overtime Charge (for work other than 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday)

$0.15 per page/$15 per staff time

Hydrant Flow Test Fee

$25.00 per hour $15.00 per hour $100.00 per test

Meter test for removable meters (no charge if defective meter)

$50.00 per test

Meter test for stationary meters (no charge if defective meter)

$200.00 per test

Temporary Water or Sewer Account Set-Up Fee

$50.00

Temporary Water Service (per 1,000 gallons)

$5.00 per 1,000 gallons

Temporary Wastewater Service (per 1,000 gallons)

$50.00 per day

Septic Tank Disposal Fees

See Below

Current Septic Tank Disposal Fees Effective January 1, 2018: Sewage generated within the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, Counties of Roanoke, Botetourt and Franklin $42.00 per 1,000 gallons discharged to the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) plus applicable decal fees. Sewage generated in jurisdictions other than those listed above, $55.00 per 1,000 gallons plus applicable decal fees. Grease Trap Waste, $55.00 per 1,000 gallons plus applicable decal fees.

Approved Septic Tank Disposal Fees Effective January 1, 2019: Sewage generated within the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, Counties of Roanoke, Botetourt and Franklin $43.00 per 1,000 gallons discharged to the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) plus applicable decal fees. Sewage generated in jurisdictions other than those listed above, $55.00 per 1,000 gallons plus applicable decal fees. Grease Trap Waste, $55.00 per 1,000 gallons plus applicable decal fees.

Western Virginia Water Authority Schedule of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Fees All Customers

Fee Land & Trial Use, Daily Pass Land & Trail Use, Annual Pass Single Kayak or two-seat Paddle Boat Rental, One Hour Single Kayak or two-seat Paddle Boat Rental, Two Hours Double Kayak or two-seat Paddle Boat Rental, One Hour Double Kayak or two-seat Paddle Boat Rental, Two Hour Row Boats and Jon Boats Rental, Per Hour Row Boats and Jon Boats Rental, Per Day Additional fee for your own motor on a Row or Jon Boat Rental Personal Boat Use, Daily Rate, No motor Personal Boat Use, Daily Rate, up to 10HP Personal Boat Use, Annual Rate, No Motor Personal Boat Use, Annual Rate, up to 10HP

Amount $3.00 per person $25.00 per person $7.00 $11.00 $9.00 $15.00 $5.00 $15.00 $2.00 $5.00 $10.00 $75.00 $100.00

Rates effective January 1, 2018. For more information, please see www.westernvawater.org/carvinscove

Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors

The Western Virginia Water Authority has an eight-member governing board. Roanoke County and City of Roanoke governing bodies each select three board members while Franklin County and Botetourt County each select one board member. Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., appointed by the City of Roanoke, is the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board Chair and Roanoke County resident Mr. Thomas C. Gates is the Vice-Chair. The City of Roanoke appointees also include Mr. Harvey D. Brookins, Jr. and Mr. Bob Cowell. The Roanoke County appointees also include Mr. Don Davis and Mr. Randall Hancock. Mrs. Shirley Holland is the Franklin County representative and Mr. Hunter Young is the Botetourt County representative.

Chairman Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr. Mr. Bradshaw was raised in the City of Norfolk. Mr. Bradshaw became a permanent resident of the City of Roanoke in 1962 when he was transferred here as an engineer with the engineering architectural firm of Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern. Prior to his retirement from HSMM in 1998, Mr. Bradshaw held various assignments including structural and geotechnical engineer, Structural Department Head, Project Manager, Partner and Chairman of the Board. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from MIT and returned there after three years in the Navy to obtain a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, specializing in geotechnical engineering. Professionally, he held engineering registrations in more than two dozen states including Virginia and California. In addition to membership in other professional societies, he is a Past President of the Virginia Chapter of ASCE where he was quite supportive of student engineers. Mr. Bradshaw continued his interest in the Navy, retiring from the Naval Reserve as a Commander. He is a long time member of St. John's Episcopal Church, serving in various rolls including two terms on its Vestry. He also served as Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke and more recently Past Treasurer and Past President of the Historical Society of Western Virginia. In later rolls, he was instrumental in the establishment of the O. Winston Link Museum. In 1972 he was appointed to the City of Roanoke Planning Commission and served for some 24 years, including being Chairman at various times. Mr. Bradshaw served as the City of Roanoke's representative on the Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Commission from 2007 to 2014. Married to a Roanoke Valley native, Matilda, the Bradshaws have three married daughters, two of whom currently reside in the valley, and five grandchildren.

Vice-Chair Mr. Thomas C. Gates On November 19, 2014, the Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Thomas C. Gates as Roanoke County Administrator. Gates comes to Roanoke County with nearly thirty years of experience working collaboratively with elected officials, citizens and employees to improve the functioning of government and delivering quality service to citizens. Gates previously served as Deputy City Manager and Chief of Staff for the City of Alexandria where he implemented a city-wide ethics initiative, more effective civic engagement practices, and a comprehensive performance management system. Prior to joining the City of Alexandria, Gates served as the Assistant County Administrator for Spartanburg County, South Carolina where he provided management oversight and coordination of administrative operations and public safety services. Gates has served as the Management and Budget Director for both Spartanburg County, and the City of Greenville, South Carolina. He has twice served as City Administrator for the municipalities of Loris, South Carolina and Garden City, Georgia. Thomas C. Gates holds a bachelor’s degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in Public Administration, jointly awarded by the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. He has also served as adjunct faculty for the University of South Carolina Upstate where he taught public administration and public financial administration. Gates is a former Board Chair for the Spartanburg County Community Indicators Project and served on the board of the Urban League of the Upstate. Gates currently serves on the Board of the American Society of Public Administration’s Center for Accountability Performance. Gates is an International City/County Manager’s Association Credentialed Manager.

Mr. Harvey D. Brookins, Jr. Board Chair Harvey D. Brookins, Jr. is the Vice President and City Executive of National Bank. Brookins will lead the bank’s Roanoke Loan Production Office. Brookins has over 20 years of banking experience, with over 10 years of commercial banking experience in Roanoke and the New River Valley. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Brookins began his banking career in Michigan before moving to Virginia in 2006.

Mr. Brookins received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy. He is active in various community organizations including serving on the boards of the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and YMCA of Roanoke Valley. Mr. Brookins, his wife, Tracey Hackett Brookins, Esq. and children live in the Roanoke Valley.

Mr. Bob Cowell Bob is the City Manager for the City of Roanoke. He has served local governments for more than 20 years in city management and planning roles throughout the Midwest and West. Prior to joining Roanoke, he served as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Amarillo, Texas where he managed the cities development and utility services. Bob has been involved in the development of numerous plans, projects and initiative focused on physical development, economic development and strategic planning. He is also an Assistant Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University in the School of Architecture’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Program. Bob earned a B.S. Degree from St. Louis University and a Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. He is an International City/County Manager’s Association Credentialed Manager, serving on committees focused on sustainability and also on professional education for ICMA. He is also a Certified Planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners, an Accredited Member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and a member of the Urban Land Institute.

Mr. Donald L. Davis Mr. Davis has lived in Vinton since 1965. Mr. Davis served on the Vinton Town Council for fifteen years, the last four years as Mayor. He was employed in the banking industry from 1965-1997, retiring after 32 years. Mr. Davis has served as President of the Vinton Chamber of Commerce and the Vinton Dogwood Festival and has served as Vice Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission. He has held Club, District, and State offices in the Lions Club. He currently serves on the board of the Vinton Needy Family Program and Habitat for Humanity. He is a long time member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist church in Vinton where he serves as Treasurer of the Church. Mr. Davis has a banking degree from the University of Virginia. He and his wife have one daughter, one son and one granddaughter.

Mr. Randall M. Hancock Mr. Hancock grew up in Salem, VA and attended Andrew Lewis High School. He moved to Roanoke County in 1984 and resides there with his wife and daughter. Mr. Hancock worked 37 years in consulting engineering and retired from Draper Aden Associates in 2014 where he served as a Project Manager and Senior Engineer for water and sewer facilities and land development projects throughout Virginia and Eastern West Virginia. Mr. Hancock received a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from Virginia Tech and is a registered engineer in Virginia.

Mrs. Shirley Holland Mrs. Holland joined the Western Virginia Water Authority in 2010 as the Franklin County representative. Mrs. Holland is employed by Carilion Clinic as Vice President of Planning and Community Development, responsible for planning and marketing functions for the organization, as well as community health outreach and the organization’s community call center. Mrs. Holland currently serves on the boards of the Western Virginia Water Authority, Freedom First Enterprise, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Local Office on Aging, YMCA of Roanoke Valley and Restoration Housing. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Bridgewater College and her Master in Business Administration from Radford University.

Mr. Hunter Young Hunter Young leads Civil Consulting Group, P.C. in Troutville, where he specializes in various potable-water, stormwater, and wastewater-related projects. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a concentration in hydro-systems. He began his career in suburban Washington D.C. and moved to Botetourt County in 1999. Hunter is a registered Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional. He also holds two United States patents. Hunter is presently the Chairman of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional CEDS Committee, and he serves as a member of the Botetourt County Board of Zoning Appeals. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and the National Eagle Scout Association. Hunter lives near Fincastle with his wife, Sue.