METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Operation & Maintenance Fund (continued) The major factors that impact our operating and maintenance budget include: 1. Repairs and Maintenance—A majority of the Districts' approximately 1,140 miles of collection lines are between thirty and one hundred years old. While many capital projects are planned and in process, these aging
facilities
often
require frequent repairs and maintenance costs prior to commencement of a major rehabilitation funded in the CIP. The Asset Management Plan calls
for
periodic
maintenance
and
repairs. The District has budgeted significant amounts for maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds as well as for in-house sewer line repair and maintenance.
2. Salaries and Benefits—A 6.3% salary adjustment as well as a 6.5% increase for the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan. Personnel costs represent over 63% of the Operating and Maintenance budget.
3. Post-Employment Health Benefit— Starting in FY2009, GASB45 required the recognition of cost for Post-Employment Health Benefits. Current funding represents 1.4% of total operations.
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