Lancaster Area Sewer Authority

The financial discussion included an overview of the Authority's financial activities for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2018 and 2017. Key topics encompassed the Authority's net position, revenue from sewer treatment and capacity charges, operating and nonoperating expenses, and capital assets. The discussion also covered budgetary highlights, capital assets and debt administration, a review of operations, and the business outlook, including revenue and operating expense projections, the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, and fund allocations for various projects.

The Lancaster Area Sewer Authority's budget report for 2020-2021 includes an operating budget with a 2.75% sewer rental rate increase, an increase in the tapping fee, and a full year operation of completed biosolids handling equipment. It also covers the acquisition of the West Earl Sewer Authority and refinancing debt. The capital improvements budget includes rehabilitation of the Lower Little Conestoga Interceptor, expansion of the Landisville Interceptor, and upgrades to trucked waste receiving facilities. The five-year comprehensive plan includes annual sewer rental rate increases and the completion of a treatment plant upgrade and expansion.

The Lancaster Area Sewer Authority board revised the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvements Budget for the fiscal year April 1, 2020 -- March 31, 2021. The revisions were made due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on the commercial and industrial revenue stream and the delay in the acquisition of the West Earl Sewer System. The report summarizes the revisions to both budgets, including adjustments to revenue, expenses, and planned capital improvement projects.

The Lancaster Area Sewer Authority's budget for 2025-2026 includes an operating budget with a sewer rental rate increase, an increase in sewer rental income, and a decrease in other revenues. The capital improvements budget includes projects funded from existing reserves to rehabilitate sewer lines, replace buildings and equipment, and fund improvements at the City of Lancaster treatment facility. Projects are also funded from a COVID-19 ARPA H2OPA program grant and a loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment program for pump station upgrades and the upgrade of the Blue Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility.

The budget report includes the operating budget, the capital improvements budget, and the five-year comprehensive plan. The operating budget covers sewer rental income, tapping fees, investment income, and other revenue sources, as well as expenses for salaries, utilities, maintenance, and contract services. The capital improvements budget outlines expenditures for collection system modifications, equipment purchases, and treatment plant upgrades. The five-year comprehensive plan provides projections for revenue and expenses.