Hist and Proj Operating Receipts FY 2011 2 17 2010 - DC Water

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
SOOO OVERLOOK AVENUE, S.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20032
February 4,2010
Mr. William Walker
Chairman
And Members, Board of Directors
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
5000 Overlook Avenue SW
Washington DC 20032
Dear Chairman Walker and DC WASA Board Members:
It is with great pleasure that I present to you the approved District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) revised FY
2010 and approved FY 2011 budgets. These approved budgets can now be submitted, as mandated by District of Columbia Law 11-
111, to the Mayor for inclusion in the annual District budget. DC WASA will also begin the public process of establishing water and
sewer rates for the coming fiscal year.
These budgets have evolved tremendously since ljoined DC WASA in October 2009. Since that time, the Board has reviewed three
separate alternatives, seeking to balance the significant needs of the agency with current economic realities. As a relative newcomer
to the enterprise, I can think of no better introduction than this year's budget process to DC WASA and the importance of its services.
lnherent in the budget formation is a delicate balancing act of mandates, priorities, the clear commitment to providing excellent
services to our customers and acting as a steward for the environment, all while considering the financial impact for each jurisdiction
and our ratepayers. This is no easy feat. However, I am confident that with this budget, the Board has ensured that we are actively
investing in DC WASA's future.
The Evolution of the Budget
The initial proposed FY 2011 budget, presented to the Board in October 2009, allowed DC WASA to meet all regulatory requirements
and maintain current service levels while holding water and sewer rate increases to 13 percent. ln developing that budget, tough