2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

Systemwide - Rate Increase2009-10PreviousBudgetBudgetIncreasefor GrowthIncrease forConversionNew 07-08Budget atPreviousRateProjectedRateIncreaseAdditionalCost forRateIncreaseElectric 02.6540.802.321.0203.0980 $ 21,309,495 $ 993,583 $ 22,303,078 1.04 $ 892,123Natural Gas 02.6540.802.322.0203.0980 6,244,458 285,733 6,530,190 1.05 326,510Other (W/Sew/Storm) 02.6540.802.323.0202.980 2,814,227 128,773 2,943,000 1.05 147,150LP/Oil 02.6540.802.413.0203.980 214,278 9,805 224,083 1.05 11,204Solid Waste 02.6580.802.323.0297.830 1,157,276 52,954 1,210,231 1.05 60,512Total: $ 31,739,734 $ 1,470,848 $ 33,210,582 $ 1,437,499Expected Effect on Goal 2008:Facility operation has a signifi cant impact on the classroom-learningenvironment. A classroom must have utilities in order to operate.Evidence or Reasoning for this Strategy:Electricity, gas, water, sewer, and solid waste removal are required tooperate schools. Recent events have shown a double-digit increase infuel costs. Progress Energy (electric) has granted a base rate increaseof six percent over the next three years. All other utility companies haveestimated fi ve percent.Legal Implications (if any):Utility bills must be paid.259 FY 2007-08 Plan for Student Success