beaufort-jasper water & service authority sales tax project list

Capital Sales Tax Commission BJWSA Project Request

Presented by: Ed Saxon, PE General Manager Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority May 12, 2014

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BJWSA Project Request

• Construction of Critical Operations Center at Chelsea WTP Site

• BJWSA has county-wide responsibility to coordinate and manage water/sewer services during declared emergencies

• 25,000 sq ft facility to shelter, feed & support 150 personnel

• Includes Upgraded BJWSA EOC & Operations Area • Estimated Cost $5.5M

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Commission’s Questions Response

• Funding From other sources? – Could be funded by the issuance of a BJWSA Bond but BJWSA customers rates would be increased to include the debt service

• Will revenue be created? – No • What are maintenance & personnel costs? – No new

personnel and the minimal maintenance costs will be included in BJWSA’s O&M budget

• Will project create jobs? – Only during the 16 month construction phase

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Commission’s Questions Response

• Will it help the county as a whole? – Yes, by ensuring adequate water/sewer services are available to protect public health and safety to allow the county to “reopen” in a timely manner after events requiring mandatory evacuations

• Has a cost benefit study been done? - No