frederick-winchester service authority fund
FY 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET
DESCRIPTION
The Frederick-Winchester Service Authority (FWSA) was created in 1974 by action taken by the City of Winchester and the County of Frederick, Virginia. The Authority is a public body existing under the provisions of the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act that is part of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. Although the City of Winchester and the County of Frederick established the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority, they do not exercise any oversight responsibilities of the Authority itself. All policy and financial responsibilities lay in the hands of the Board of the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority.
The Board of the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority is made up of nine members. The Common Council of the City of Winchester and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick make appointments to the Board. Presently the City appoints five members and the County three members. The City and County appoint the ninth member jointly.
To accomplish its adopted purpose, FWSA analyzes capacity needs, undertakes design, and construction of facility improvements and/or expansion to meet needs and regulatory requirements. The FWSA also acquires the financing and sets fees and charges and agreement terms that will provide adequate funds to satisfy debt and operational costs.