Plant, Operations and Maintenance Funds

 

FOD uses Plant, Operation and Maintenance (POM) funds to offset basic utilities, repairs and ongoing maintenance costs in campus buildings. Individual unit funds are used for departmental equipment and service enhancements.

 

As a general rule, FOD is responsible for building components that are common to most buildings. Imagine an empty classroom or office with no furniture, office machines, laboratory equipment or other added features – the cost of maintaining this space is covered by POM funds. Any additions to this space would normally be covered by departmental funds and would be considered billable work.

 

POM funds are used to maintain and repair campus buildings, not including residence halls and most athletic and medical facilities.

 

Examples

• Repairs resulting from normal wear and tear, including repair of plumbing, central HVAC and electrical systems
• Maintenance of the building envelope, comprised of the roof, windows, foundation, walls and floors
• Maintaining clean and safe campus buildings

 

How is POM calculated?

POM rates are calculated yearly based on campus-wide average costs per assignable square foot (ASF) calculated for three service areas: Utilities, Custodial Services and Maintenance. For current rates go to fod.osu.edu/pom. As defined by industry standards, FOD is funded at the Reactive level.* At this level of funding, frequent service gaps and substantial amounts of deferred maintenance are to be expected. In some cases, departments elect to pay a higher rate for provision of additional services.

 

*APPA Appearance Levels, ranging on a continuum:

 

 

 

 

POM Rates

	FY2013	FY2012
Custodial	$2.63/ASF	$2.57/ASF
Maintenance	$3.62/ASF	$3.50/ASF
Utilities	$8.08/ASF	$8.07/ASF
Maintenance/Renewal (goes to an endowment)	$0.75/ASF	$0.65/ASF
Preventive Maintenance	$0.45/ASF	$0.30/ASF
Priority Deferred Maintenance Projects	$0.00/ASF	$0.39/ASF
Total POM	$15.53/ASF	$15.48/ASF

 

 

 

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