Public Hearing Notice: Proposed 2026–2027 Water & Sewer Rates & Municipal Budget
April 29, 2026
The City of Buena Vista will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026–2027 Water & Sewer Rates and the proposed 2026–2027 Municipal Budget on Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers.
The public hearing for the Water & Sewer Rates will begin at 6:00 PM, with the public hearing for the Municipal Budget to follow immediately after.
Water & Sewer Rates will be considered for approval by the Public Service Authority (PSA), while the Municipal Budget will be considered for approval by City Council.
Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED 2026-2027 WATER AND SEWER RATES
BUENA VISTA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
The Buena Vista Public Service Authority (“Authority”) will conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2026, at or around 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia. The hearing will be conducted to receive public input on the proposed FY 2027 schedule of water and sewer rates.
A copy of the resolution proposing the water and sewer rates may be obtained from the Secretary of the Authority in the City Manager’s Office located at 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia. Citizens are invited to participate in the public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given for them to be heard. Citizens may also submit comments in writing by U.S. mail to the address above or sending an email to citymanager@bvcity.orgby 4:00 PM EST on May 7th.
The Authority is giving consideration to adopting the following water rate and sewer rates for FY 2027:
- Water rates: $8.58 per 1,000 gallons (no change).
- Water connection fees: $1,500 (no change).
- Water system development fee: from $1,500 to the following water meter sizes:
- 5/8” or 3/4”: $1,500 (no change).
- 1”: $2,500.
- 1 ½”: $4,000.
- 2”: $8,000.
- 3”: $10,000.
- 4”: $12,000.
- Meters: actual meter costs plus 5% fee for all sizes (no change).
- Sewer rates: from $10.04 per 1,000 gallons to $11.04 per 1,000 gallons.
- Sewer connection fees: $1,500 (no change).
- Sewer system development fee: from $1,500 to the following water meter sizes:
- 5/8” or 3/4”: $1,500 (no change).
- 1”: $2,500.
- 1 ½”: $4,000.
- 2”: $8,000.
- 3”: $10,000.
- 4”: $12,000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED 2026-2027 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
THE CITY OF BUENA VISTA
The City of Buena Vista will conduct a public hearing on May 7, 2026, at or about 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia. The hearing will be conducted to receive public input on the proposed FY 2027 budget.
A complete copy of the proposed FY 2027 budget is available for review in the City Manager’s office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2039 Sycamore Avenue. Citizens are invited to participate in the public hearing, at which time an opportunity will be given for them to be heard. Citizens may also submit comments in writing by U.S. mail to the address above or sending an email to citymanager@bvcity.org by 4:00 PM EST on May 7th.
GENERAL FUND (FUND 10) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| General Property Tax | $7,905,281 |
| Other Local Taxes | $2,358,545 |
| Permits, Privilege Fees | $68,920 |
| Fines and Forfeitures | $50,850 |
| Earnings from Investments | $3,000 |
| Charge for Services | $891,427 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $155,960 |
| Non-Categorical Aid from Virginia | $672,319 |
| Shared Expenses | $1,382,185 |
| Categorical Aid – Virginia | $3,846,350 |
| Categorical Aid – Federal | $308,685 |
| Non-Revenue Receipts | $23,800 |
| Transfers – Other Funds | $71,336 |
| Total General Fund Revenues | $17,738,659 |
GENERAL FUND (FUND 10) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| City Council | $53,775 |
| City Manager | $157,583 |
| Information Technology | $220,920 |
| City Attorney | $74,000 |
| Human Resources | $35,353 |
| Finance Department | $215,241 |
| Commissioner of the Revenue | $263,169 |
| Reassessment | $44,050 |
| City Treasurer | $191,281 |
| Insurance | $86,226 |
| Electoral Board | $230,052 |
| Circuit Court | $5,855 |
| General District Court | $4,580 |
| Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court | $4,580 |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | $312,971 |
| City Sheriff | $532,684 |
| Commonwealth’s Attorney | $442,402 |
| Criminal Justice Services | $85,274 |
| Police Department | $2,232,851 |
| BVPD SRO No. 2 | $0 |
| BVPD SRO 402 Grant | $127,788 |
| BVPD SRO No. 1 | $89,443 |
| BVPD SRO 275 Grant | $87,490 |
| BVPD V-STOP Grant | $107,424 |
| BVPD Community Development Program | $124,031 |
| Fire Services | $244,633 |
| Rescue Services | $195,694 |
| Probation Office | $900 |
| Magistrate Office | $190 |
| Regional Jail | $780,236 |
| Juvenile Detention Center | $15,000 |
| Public Safety Communication Center | $724,794 |
| Inspections | $109,625 |
| Medical Examiner | $90 |
| Administration & Engineering | $112,287 |
| Street Maintenance | $1,023,589 |
| Streetlights | $71,000 |
| Refuse Collection Department | $844,939 |
| Building & Grounds | $465,456 |
| Green Hill Cemetery | $42,365 |
| Fleet Services | $221,083 |
| General Tax Relief | $114,055 |
| Social Services | $2,443,830 |
| Economic Development | $235,256 |
| Community Development | $159,743 |
| Transfer to School Fund | $2,559,791 |
| Transfer to Other Funds | $544,530 |
| Debt Service | $230,222 |
| Non-Profit Agencies | $828,874 |
| Retiree Medical Plan | $43,655 |
| Miscellaneous Expenditures | $1,800 |
| Total General Fund Expenditures | $17,738,659 |
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (FUND 12) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Charge for Services | $534,605 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $5,025 |
| Gift Shop Sales | $3,250 |
| Transfer from the General Fund | $489,606 |
| Total Parks & Rec Fund Revenues | $1,032,486 |
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (FUND 12) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Administration | $359,716 |
| Recreation | $18,900 |
| Parks and Campgrounds | $443,862 |
| Activities | $49,250 |
| Swimming Pool | $160,758 |
| Total Parks & Rec Fund Expenditures | $1,032,486 |
WATER FUND (FUND 13) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Charge for Services | $1,370,975 |
| Total Water Fund Revenues | $1,370,975 |
WATER FUND (FUND 13) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Water Administration | $358,646 |
| Water Maintenance | $312,757 |
| Water Production | $475,663 |
| Debt Service | $223,908 |
| Total Water Fund Expenditures | $1,370,975 |
SEWER FUND (FUND 33) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Charge for Services | $1,434,515 |
| Total Sewer Fund Revenues | $1,434,515 |
SEWER FUND (FUND 33) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Sewer Administration | $324,738 |
| Sewer Maintenance | $266,143 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant | $843,634 |
| Total Sewer Fund Expenditures | $1,434,515 |
SCHOOL FUND (FUND 19) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Local Funds | $18,500 |
| State Funds | $11,500,452 |
| Federal Funds | $606,474 |
| Transfer from General Fund | $2,559,791 |
| Total School Fund Revenues | $14,685,217 |
SCHOOL FUND (FUND 19) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| School Expenses | $14,685,217 |
| Total School Fund Expenditures | $14,685,217 |
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND (FUND 25) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Interest Recovery | $18,467 |
| Transfer from General Fund | $24,297 |
| Total School Construction Revenues | $42,764 |
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND (FUND 25) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Bond Payment – Principal | $23,181 |
| Bond Payment – Interest | $19,583 |
| Total School Construction Expenditures | $42,764 |
SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND (FUND 26) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| Charges for Services | $71,326 |
| Categorical Aid – State | $28,667 |
| Categorical Aid – Federal | $761,631 |
| Total School Nutrition Fund Revenues | $861,624 |
SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND (FUND 26) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Nutrition Expenses | $861,624 |
| Total School Nutrition Fund Expenditures | $861,624 |
SENIOR CENTER FUND (FUND 27) ANTICIPATED REVENUES
| VPAS | $8,500 |
| Total Senior Center Fund Revenues | $8,500 |
SENIOR CENTER FUND (FUND 27) PLANNED EXPENDITURES
| Utilities | $8,500 |
| Total Senior Center Fund Expenditures | $8,500 |
The draft budget for FY 2026-2027 includes changes to rates and other levies. The real estate tax is proposed to remain at $0.98 per $100 of assessed value. The personal property tax rate will stay at the current rate of $5.85 per $100 of assessed value. The monthly waste collection and disposal fees are proposed to change from $23 per month to $25 while commercial rates will change from $38.37 to $42.37 for once per week pick up; from $76.74 to $80.74 for twice per week pick up; from $115.11 to $119.11 for three times per week pick up; from $149.48 to $153.48 for four times per week pick up; and from $186.85 to $190.85 for five times per week pick up. The curb and gutter fees are proposed to remain at $72 per linear foot. Cemetery lot fees are proposed to stay at $1,200 per lot for Buena Vista residents while non-resident fees are proposed to remain at $1,500 per lot. Grave opening fees are proposed to stay at current levels: caskets (weekday) – $1,000 per opening; urns (weekdays) – $500 per opening; caskets (weekends) – $1,350 per opening; urns (weekends) – $550 per opening; caskets (holidays) – $1,500 per opening; and urns (holidays) – $600 per opening. Land disturbance permit fees are proposed to remain at current levels: less than one acre (erosion and sediment control only) – $1,155; less than one acre within a common plan of development – $1,445; one to five acres – $5,115; five to ten acres – $6,655; ten to fifty acres – $9,225; fifty to one hundred acres – $12,085; and over 100 acres – $16,320. There is no change in the agreement in lieu of plan fee, which is currently $25. In addition, there is no change to the cigarette tax of 25 cents per pack.
The following fee increases are proposed for the Glen Maury Park Campground: water, electric, and sewer hookups – from $60 per night to $80; water and electric only (no sewer) from $50 per night to $70; tent (no hookup) from $40 per night to $55; and the monthly camping rate from $500 per month to $680. Additional campground rates remain the same: Appalachian trail hikers: $5 per night; Passport America memberships: $20 per night; and all seniors (62+) receive a $1 discount.
The following admission rate increases are proposed for the Glen Maury Park pool. Individuals ages 13+: from $5 to $6; ages 4 – 12: from $4 to $5; ages 3 and under: free (no change); non-swimmers: from $3 to $4; and campers: from $3 to $4. The proposed season pass fees reflect the following increases – 1 person: from $100 to $125; 2 – 4 people: from $200 to $300; 5+ people: from an additional $35 per person to $50. The proposed changes to the private pool party rates are as follows: setting a maximum occupancy of 200 people and changing the cost tier table based on increments of 20 people. From 1 – 20 people at $150; 21 – 30 people at $165; 31 – 40 people at $185; 41 – 50 people at $225; 51+ people at $300; to the following: 1 – 20 participants at $180; 21 – 40 participants at $225; 41 – 60 participants at $270; 61 – 80 participants at $310; 81 – 100 participants at $350; 101 – 120 participants at $390; 121 – 140 participants at $430; 141 – 160 participants at $470; 161 – 180 participants at $510; 181 – 200 participants at $550.