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The [[Albemarle County Service Authority]] ('''ACSA''') was created by the [[Board of Supervisors]] in 1964 to provide public water and sewer service to designated portions of the county. The Authority's creation was enabled by the '' | The [[Albemarle County Service Authority]] ('''ACSA''') was created by the [[Board of Supervisors]] in 1964 to provide public water and sewer service to designated portions of the county. The Authority's creation was enabled by the ''Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act''<ref name=finlreportohnine>Breeden, Lisa. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Rep. Albemarle County Service Authority For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009, 6 Nov. 2009. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://www.serviceauthority.org/Budget/CAFR-FY2009.pdf>.</ref>. | ||
ACSA purchases water and wastewater treatment services from [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]], which operates the water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs and transmission and interceptor lines serving both ACSA and City customers. | ACSA purchases water and wastewater treatment services from [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]], which operates the water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs and transmission and interceptor lines serving both ACSA and City customers. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
In June 1973, the Authority joined the City of Charlottesville in selling its water and sewer treatment and major | In June 1973, the Authority joined the City of Charlottesville in selling its water and sewer treatment and major | ||
distribution facilities to the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]]. Two years later, the ACSA bought City-owned water and sewer lines and related equipment that had previously served customers in Albemarle County<ref | distribution facilities to the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]]. Two years later, the ACSA bought City-owned water and sewer lines and related equipment that had previously served customers in Albemarle County<ref name=finlreportohnine/>. | ||
==Service area== | ==Service area== | ||
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==Contact information== | ==Contact information== | ||
168 Spotnap Road | :168 Spotnap Road | ||
Charlottesville, VA 22911 | :Charlottesville, VA 22911 | ||
434-977-4511 | :434-977-4511 | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[[Category: Governing Bodies]] | [[Category:Governing Bodies]] | ||
[[Category:Albemarle County government]] | |||
[[Category:Water supply]] | [[Category:Water supply]] | ||
[[Category:1964 establishments]] | [[Category:1964 establishments]] | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 1 December 2009
The Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) was created by the Board of Supervisors in 1964 to provide public water and sewer service to designated portions of the county. The Authority's creation was enabled by the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act[1].
ACSA purchases water and wastewater treatment services from Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, which operates the water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs and transmission and interceptor lines serving both ACSA and City customers.
History
In June 1973, the Authority joined the City of Charlottesville in selling its water and sewer treatment and major distribution facilities to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority. Two years later, the ACSA bought City-owned water and sewer lines and related equipment that had previously served customers in Albemarle County[1].
Service area
ACSA serves over 15,500 customers in the urban ring of the County surrounding the Charlottesville, the Town of Scottsville, and the villages of Crozet, Hollymead and Rivanna.
The ACSA serves an estimated 61,730 customers in Albemarle County.[2]
Leadership
ACSA is governed by a six-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The directors appoint an Executive Director to execute the policies and procedures set by the Board. Gary Fern has been the executive director of the Authority since March 2006. His predecessor, Bill Brent, held the position from February 1980 to March 2006.
Board of Directors
Board members serve four-year terms. The current board members are:
- Donald J. Wagner, Chairman, Rio District, Member since August 1984
- Jim Colbaugh, Scottsville District, Member since April 2008
- Richard Carter, Jack Jouett District, Member since January 2009
- John Martin, White Hall District, Member since April 2008
- Lizbeth Palmer, Samuel Miller District, Member since April 2006
- Clarence Roberts, Rivanna District, Member since May 2004
Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. All meetings are open to the public, who are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions.
2009 connection fee increases
In August 2009 water and sewer connection fees (termed "system development fees") were $1,037 and $1,532, respectively. At their August 20 2009 meeting the board voted 5-1, with Martin in dissent, to raise fees for water and sewer connections an average of 13% effective September 1, 2009, with a further increase effective on March 1, 2010.[3].
Contact information
- 168 Spotnap Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- 434-977-4511
External Links
Albemarle County Service Authority website
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Breeden, Lisa. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Rep. Albemarle County Service Authority For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009, 6 Nov. 2009. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://www.serviceauthority.org/Budget/CAFR-FY2009.pdf>.
- ↑ E-mail to Sean Tubbs of Charlottesville Tomorrow from Gary Fern received on February 13, 2009
- ↑ Developers successfully lobby water authority to delay rate increases, Brian Wheeler and Tarpley Ashworth, Charlottesville Tomorrow, August 30, 2009.