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DONALA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
TAXPAYERS’ REPORT – 2009

The following is the 2009 Taxpayers’ “Good Shepherd” Report of the Donala Water and Sanitation District.  The report is aimed at the taxpayers of the District, and is a summary and forecast of the collection and use of tax funds and related incomes of the District.  The intent is to ensure the taxpayers that the District is properly handling their money, and managing the funds properly.  The “Pending and Expected Expenses” are rough estimates that will be refined and published as they become known.  If there are any questions or comments, taxpayers are invited to contact the General Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 488-3603.

Collections

Property Taxes Collected (2009)                                                             $1,195,041

MV/SO Taxes Collected                                                                         $   123,106

Note:  A portion of the auto/luxury tax, as determined by El Paso County.  Used to offset O&M expenses

Availability of Service Fees (AVS) Collected                                               $       6,450

Note:  A fee charged to empty lots or homes under construction, where user fees are not yet applicable.  Can only be used for debt service.

Large Expenses

Waste Plant Expansion Project (Donala’s total so far)                                 $7,929,147

Willow Creek Development Expense                                                        $  216,000

Debt Service

Colorado Water & Power Authority Loan Payments                                   $   494,344   Note:  To finance current expansion of wastewater plant

Escrowed Funds for Long Range Projects

From tap fees and excess rate, income after O&M expenses                       $1,115,570

 

Invested Funds

With Davidson Fixed Income Investments                                                $3,752,469

Pending and Expected Expenses

Pipeline Connection to Colorado Springs Water System                              $1,000,000

The following projects are those identified as those necessary to sustain and/or replace our water supply in the future.  The cost estimates shown will be refined as they come closer to the actual construction.  Donala’s costs may be as a share of a regional project, currently to be based on our build-out demand.

Pipeline infrastructure                                                                               $ 3.5 Million

Renewable water                                                                                    $ 5   Million 

Other related projects (impact fees, stormwater control, etc.)          $ 5   Million