Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

The board authorized the issuance and sale of Senior Lien Joint Water and Sewer System Refunding Revenue Bonds and approved the acceptance of a grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. Additionally, the board approved the removal of uncollectable accounts, the third-quarter financial report, and a memorandum of understanding for a xeriscape conversion rebate program. Appropriations were made for the operating and capital improvement program budget, the water and sewer rate ordinance was amended, and an agreement with Santa Fe County regarding water storage in the Abiquiu Reservoir was authorized. The board also received updates on the Rio Grande Compact, consumer confidence, and a general water report.

The committee meeting covered a presentation on the annual Consumer Confidence Report regarding water quality standards and public education. A significant update was provided on the Rio Grande Compact, addressing drought conditions, water scarcity challenges, and strategies such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery, as well as 2026 legislative outcomes related to water conservation and project funding. Additionally, the committee received a water status report covering groundwater pumping metrics, per capita water consumption, and ongoing efforts for public education on conservation.

This document outlines the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's Approved FY2024 Budget and Performance Plan. It is guided by five-year goals and one-year objectives, focusing on Water Supply and Operations, Wastewater Collection and Operations, Customer Services, Business Planning and Management, and Organizational Development. The plan aims to provide reliable, high-quality, affordable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, ensure responsive customer service, protect regional environmental health, foster a sustainable community, and maintain a skilled workforce. It details the financial plan for FY2024, including revenue projections, appropriations, and fund management.

This plan presents a ten-year capital improvement outlook based on a data-driven approach to ensure adequate infrastructure and maintain high levels of service. It focuses on developing funding strategies to meet future capital improvement needs within the existing customer rate structure. Key areas include a Basic Rehabilitation Program, Special Projects, and Growth funding categories, alongside projects integrated with Water 2120, the Water Authority's 100-year water resources plan. The primary objective is to sustain safe, effective, and reliable operations for the utility's service area.

This document outlines the Approved FY2025 Budget and Performance Plan for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, establishing its financial strategy guided by Five-Year Goals and One-Year Objectives. The plan focuses on five key areas: providing a reliable, safe, affordable, and sustainable water supply and operations; ensuring dependable wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse; delivering quality customer services; maintaining robust business planning and management; and fostering organizational development. The overarching vision is to exceed customer expectations with high-quality, reliable, and affordable services, while supporting the community, environment, and employees.