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A structured record of open budget and infrastructure questions.
Entry #1: Sewer Infrastructure (Enterprise Fund)
Triggering public communication:
- Fairfax County X post (Feb 2026):
https://x.com/fairfaxcounty/status/2023042171679527264 - Fairfax County News article:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/flushing-wipes-worsening-potomac-river-spills-during-regional-repairs
What is known (from FY2026 Adopted Budget & CIP):
- The Integrated Sewer System operates as an enterprise fund.
- Funded by Sewer Service Charges, Availability Charges, and sewer revenue bonds.
- No indication of General Fund or property tax support.
Open question:
Is preventive maintenance spending keeping pace with asset age and system demands?
Why it matters:
Emergency repairs may indicate reactive rather than preventive maintenance — or may reflect operational misuse. Public data is needed to evaluate.
Sources needed to evaluate:
- Multi-year maintenance spending trends (Fund 69010)
- Asset condition reports
- Capital replacement schedule vs. asset lifecycle
- CIP timing relative to affected infrastructure
Status:
Open
Entry #2: PulsePoint Integration & Funding Clarity
Category: Public Safety → Fire & Rescue
Related System: EMS Dispatch / CAD Integration
Program: PulsePoint
Triggering public communication:
- Fairfax County X post (Feb 2026): https://x.com/ffxfirerescue/status/2023110071991857254
What Is Known
- PulsePoint integrates with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue dispatch systems.
- It is designed to support EMS cardiac arrest response by alerting nearby CPR-trained bystanders.
- It requires county participation and configuration within the CAD system.
- Fire & Rescue is funded under Public Safety in the FY2026 General Fund.
What Is Unclear
- Whether Fairfax County pays a licensing or integration fee to PulsePoint.
- The annual operating cost, if any.
- Which specific budget line funds the program (Fire & Rescue operating, IT, EMS, or other).
- Whether any grants or external funding support the program.
Why This Matters
PulsePoint functions as an extension of EMS response.
Understanding its cost structure improves civic legibility and helps residents see how operational tools connect to Fire & Rescue funding.
What Would Reduce Uncertainty
- A line-item reference in the FY2026 Fire & Rescue operating budget.
- Clarification from Fire & Rescue or County staff on funding source and annual cost.
- Identification of any grant documentation if applicable.
Status:
Open