Utilities Cost of Operations Analysis for City of Phoenix Transit Facilities

This document is a detailed utilities expenditure exhibit for the City of Phoenix's North and South Transit Facilities (Transdev #609) covering the period from January 2023 through February 2026. The file tracks electricity, water, gas, and trash/recycling services across multiple metered accounts at both facility locations. The electricity services are provided by Arizona Public Service (APS) across four accounts, with monthly consumption and costs documented throughout the analysis period. Water and wastewater services are managed through six separate accounts with the City of Phoenix's utilities system, tracking water usage in gallons converted from meter readings and solid waste/recycling services including special event pickups. Southwest Gas (SWG) provides natural gas services across four accounts (maintenance, garage, warehouse, and North facility) with consumption measured in therms, demonstrating significant seasonal variation in heating requirements.

The cumulative electricity costs totaled $1,898,484.69 over the 26-month period, with water and associated services totaling $539,413.22. Southwest Gas charges amounted to $483,060.97, reflecting peak demand during winter months (January through April) and minimal or credited charges during summer periods. The data reveals substantial operational costs with notable late payment fees and credit applications occurring periodically throughout the billing cycle, particularly for gas services where credits were applied against subsequent billings from May 2024 onward. Monthly electricity consumption ranged from approximately 127,000 to 259,000 KWH, water usage from 78,000 to 1,533,000 gallons depending on facility operations, and natural gas consumption from 0 to 21,521 therms. This utilities cost history provides baseline operational expense data essential for budgeting and cost projections for the City's anticipated fixed-route transit operations and maintenance contract commencing July 1, 2027.