Final Report
Learn how expenses are equitably distributed among member agencies based on usage and benefit.
Tutorials
Explore the diverse funding streams and budget planning that support MetroJPA’s initiatives.
Supporting Documents
Discover how MetroJPA ensures transparent and accountable fiscal management.
Overview
The Functional Allocated Billing (FAB) framework was approved in February 2026 and became effective on July 1, 2026, as part of the implementation of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement (SARA). FAB introduces a modern, engineering-based methodology for allocating both operating and capital costs among the Participating Agencies.
The methodology aligns costs with each agency’s actual use of the regional wastewater system, including wastewater flows and strength characteristics, while also recognizing the infrastructure capacity required to meet peak demands and support long-term system reliability. By incorporating both operational use and capacity requirements, FAB provides a fair, transparent, and technically sound approach to regional cost allocation.