Resolution_02-16_01/14/2016 RESOLUTION NO. 02-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES RENDERED
BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR ITS CITIZENS AND OTHER
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT
ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS
HOURS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, desires to adopt a
schedule of fees and charges relating to the provision of water services rendered by the Village
of Tequesta for the citizens of the Village of Tequesta, Unincorporated Martin County,
Unincorporated Palm Beach County and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony and for other members
of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to incorporate all such fees and charges
assessed in accordance with Section 74 -61 of the Code of Ordinances into one comprehensive
fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to make certain the schedule of fees and
charges are available for inspection such that any member of the public may be aware of the cost
of each and every service provided by the Village of Tequesta's Utility Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby officially
adopts the Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and made part hereof as
if fully set forth herein.
Section 2 This duly adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges shall be available at the
Village Hall for inspection by the public during normal business hours.
Section 3 This Resolution shall take effect February 1, 2016.
Exhibit "A"
Village of Teauesta
Water Utilities Fees and Charges
1. Monthly Water Service Charges
A. Residential and Non - Residential Rate Schedule — Base Facilities Charges The
Base Facilities Charge is the minimum monthly charge and is based on meter size
serving the premise as follows:
Base Facilities Charge
Effective Effective Effective
February 1, 2016 October 1, 2016 October 1, 2017
Meter Size:
5/8" or 3/4" $15.75 $17.01 $18.37
1" $39.31 $42.45 $45.85
1.5" $78.80 $85.10 $91.91
2" $125.82 $135.89 $146.76
3 $235.92 $254.79 $275.17
4 $393.16 $424.61 $458.58
6" $786.34 $849.25 $917.19
B. Metering of Multi- family Buildings (M.F.) — Where a single meter is installed in
a water connection serving a multi - family structure, the minimum monthly service
charge shall be the greater of i) an amount equal to the number of dwelling units
multiplied by the minimum charge for a 5/8 inch meter or ii) the base facilities
charge for the installed meter size.
In the event there is a single meter measuring quantities of water for two (2) or
more residential units, the gallons measured and charged pursuant to the terms of
this section shall be prorated by dividing the total number of gallons metered by the
number of units included on the single meter.
C. Metering of Multi-Unit Buildings — Non - Residential — In the case of any non-
residential multi -unit building housing more than one (1) business or entity, each
business or entity therein shall be metered individually. Monthly minimum service
charges shall be based on the established charge by meter size. Where an existing
single meter is installed in a water connection serving two (2) or more businesses
or entities, the minimum monthly service charge shall also be based on the
established charge by meter size. Fire protection charges for fire lines shall be
separately included; see paragraph number 2 herein below.
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D. Ouantity Rate Charges for Residential and Non - Residential Rate Schedule -
Applicable to all quantities of water shown by meter readings to have been
delivered as follows:
Q antity Step Rate
Effective Effective Effective
Per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof 1 February 1, 2016 October 1, 2016 October 1, 2017
Ste 1 $2.49 $2.69 $2.91
Ste 2 $4.20 $4.54 $4.90
Ste 3 $5.701 $6.16 $6.65
Ste 4 $7.321 $7.91 $8.54
1 Gallonage Allowance per uanti Step Rate Table
Meter Size Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Ste 4
3/4" 1 - 12,000 12 - 25 25,001 - 40,000 Above 40,000
1 1-30,000 30,001 - 62,000 62,001 - 100 Above 100,000
1-60,000 60,001 - 125,000 125,001 - 200,000 Above 200,000
2"
1-96,000 96,001 - 200,000 200,001 - 320,000 Above 320,000
3 1-180,000 180,001 - 375,000 375 - 600,000 Above 600,000
4 1-300,000 300,001 - 625,000 625,001 - 1,000,000 Above 1,000,000
6 1-600,000 600,001 - 1,250,000 1,250,001 - 2,000,000 Above 2,000,000
2. Fire Protection Charges
A. Monthly Charge. See Section 74.63 of the Village Code of Ordinances
Within the Village $1.21 monthly
Outside the Village $1.21 monthly
B. Private Fire Connections M - The following monthly service charges
shall apply to private fire lines for sprinkling systems or other fire protection
systems:
Meter Size Amount
2 " $10.80
3 $24.67
4 $44.71
6 $107.95
8 $185.03
10" $241.22
( *) No taps will be allowed which may be used for other than fire protection purposes; and
there shall be no connection with any other source of water.
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3. Meter Installation Charee — All water meters shall be installed by the Village of
Tequesta, and the charge for making such meter installations or replacement of a meter of
a different size upon request of the customer shall be as follows (all meters installed remain
the property of the Village):
A.
Meter Installation Onl
Meter Size Amount
3/4" $244.08
V $274.61
1.5" $549.19
2 $839.04
Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10%
B.
Meter Installation with Water Main Tap
includes service line — maximum 100 LF
Meter Size Amount
3/4" $732.27
V $869.55
1.5" $1,159.40
2 $2
Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10%
4. Interrupted Service Charges
A. Meter Turn On (New Accounts) .............. ............................... $38.12
B. Meter Turn On or Turn Off; Customer Request (vacation or close -out of
account).
During business hours .................... ............................... $22.87
Non - business hours ..................... ............................... $49.43
C. Meter Turn -Off; for Non - Payment - 4x min. monthly service charge for the
specific meter.
D. Transfer of Service .............................. ............................... $15.25
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RESOLUTION
02 -16
MOTION SECOND
Council Member Frank D'Ambra Vice -Mayor Vince Arena
VOTE
FOR AGAINST ABSENT
ADOPTION ADOPTION
Mayor Abby Brennan F1
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena
Council Member Steve Okun
Council Member Tom Paterno
Council Member Frank D'Ambra ❑✓
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on 14- Jan -2016
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MMC - f,v
Village Clerk �� PO R pE�
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