HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_19-21_4/8/2021RESOLUTION NO. 19-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED 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
REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE
HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS; PROVIDING AND
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, desires to adopt a
revised 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" which is hereby made part hereof
as if fully set forth herein. The revisions adopted herein incorporate the recommendations of a
Water Utility Revenue Sufficiency and Rate Adequacy Study and other miscellaneous updates.
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 beginning October 1, 2021.
EXHIBIT A
WATER UTILITIES SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
1. Monthly Customer Charges
A. Monthly Service Fee
The Monthly Service Fee is the minimum monthly fee for service availability based on meter size.
Base Facility Fee
Meter Size
Effective
October 1,
2021
Effective
October 1,
2022
Effective
October 1,
2023
Effective
October 1,
2024
Effective
October 1,
2025
5/8" or 3/4"
$21.50
$22.25
$23.03
$23.84
$24.67
1"
$53.68
$55.56
$57.50
$59.51
$61.60
1.5"
$107.50
$111.26
$115.16
$119.19
$123.36
2"
$172.00
$178.02
$184.25
$190.70
$197.37
3"
$322.50
$333.79
$345.47
$357.56
$370.08
4"
$537.50
$556.31
$575.78
$595.94
$616.79
6"
$1,075.00
$1,112.63
1 $1,151.57
$1,191.87
$1,233.59
*Includes Automatic Annual Rate Adjustment
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 3/4-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.
D. Quantity 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:
Quantity Step Rate Table per 1,000 gallons of water used*
Step
Effective
October 1,
2021
Effective
October 1,
2022
Effective
October 1,
2023
Effective
October 1,
2024
Effective
October 1,
2025
Ste 1
$2.75
$2.85
$2.95
$3.05
$3.16
Ste 2
$4.25
$4.40
$4.55
$4.71
$4.88
Ste 3
$6.00
$6.21
$6.43
$6.65
$6.89
Ste 4
$8.00
$8.28
$8.57
$8.87
$9.18
*Includes Automatic Annual Rate Adjustment
Gallonage Allowance per Quantity Step Rate Table
Meter Size
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
5/8" or 3/4"
1 - 6,000
6,001 - 15,000
15,001 - 30,000
Above 30,000
1"
1 - 15,000
15,001 - 37,000
37,001 - 75,000
Above 50,000
1.5"
1-30,000
30,001 - 75,000
75,001 - 150,000
Above 120,000
2"
1 - 48,000
48,001 - 120,000
120,001 - 240,000
Above 150,000
3"
1 - 90,000
90,001 - 225,000
225,001 - 450,000
Above 400,000
4"
1-150,000
150,001 - 375,000
375,001 - 750,000
Above 750,000
6"
1 - 300,000
300,001 - 750,000
750,001 - 1,500,000
Above 1,500,000
E. Fire Protection Charges
1) Monthly Fire Protection Charge
Applies to all accounts. See Section 74.63, Village Code of Ordinances
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Monthly Fire
Protection Charge
$1.35
$1.39
$1.44
$1.49
$1.54
2) Monthly Fire Protection Charge
Apply to private fire lines for sprinkling systems or other fire protection systems:
Fire Protection Charge
Meter Size
Effective
October 1,
2021
Effective
October 1,
2022
Effective
October 1,
2023
Effective
October 1,
2024
Effective
October 1,
2025
2"
$12.93
$13.38
$13.85
$14.33
$14.83
3"
$29.54
$30.57
$31.64
$32.75
$33.90
4"
$53.54
$55.41
$57.35
$59.36
$61.44
6"
$129.26
$133.79
$138.47
S143.31
$148.33
8"
$221.54
$229.30
$237.32
$245.63
$254.22
10"
$288.84
$298.95
$309.41
$320.24
$331.45
includes Automatic Annual Rate Adjustment
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.
F. Emergency Bulk Water Service Rate
Billed at the Step 1 Quantity Rate Charge.
G. Capacity Reservation Fee
Capacity Reservation Fee
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
October 1,
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Capacity
Reservation Fee
$12.34
$12.77
$13.22
$13.68
$14.16
2. New or Upgraded Service Charges
A. Meter Installation Charge
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):
1) Meter Installation Only
Meter Size
Charge
5/8" or 3/4"
$500.00
1"
$640.00
1.5"
$1,080.00
2"
$1,380.00
Above 2"
*Actual cost plus 10%
2) Meter Installation with Water Main Tap*
Meter Size
Charge
5/8" or 3/4"
$1,270.00
1 "
$1,460.00
1.5"
$1,980.00
2"
$2,370.00
Above 2"
*Includes up to 50' of service line
** Actual cost plus 10%
B. Capital Connection Charge
Capital Connection Charges
Meter Size
Charge
5/8" or 3/4"
$3,470.86
1"
$8,677.06
1.5"
$17,354.14
2"
$27,766.59
3"
$52,062.90
4"
$86,771.48
6"
$173,542.97
C. Special Distribution Line Charge — Harbor Road North
New service connections on Harbor Road North in unincorporated Palm Beach County shall be required
to pay a Special Distribution Line Charge of $2,462.27 per connection. This special charge shall be in
addition to any other new services charges required.
3. Security Deposits & Customer Service Fees
A. Security Deposits
1) Schedule of Security Deposits
Security Deposits
Meter Size
Security Deposit
5/8" or 3/4"
$100
1"
$200
1.5"
$400
2"
$640
3"
$1,200
4"
$2,000
6"
$4,000
Residential Master Meter
$100 per unit
2) Interest on Deposits
See Section 74-68, Village Code of Ordinances.
B. Miscellaneous Customer Services Fees
Customer Service Fees
Service
Business -Hours
New Account Activation
$40
Transfer of Service
$20
Late Payment
1 % of outstanding balance with a minimum charge of $15
Returned Check
Up to $50
$25
$50.01 to $300
$30
$300.01 to $800
$40
$800.01 and above
5% of check amount
4. Development Fees & Charges
Development Fees & Charges
Service
Charge
Plan Review Fee — Residential
$100 per dwelling unit
Plan Review Fee — Non-residential
$100 per ERC
Construction Inspection Fee
5% of construction cost
Reins ection Fee after failed test
$100
5. Temporary Meter Service
Temporary Meter Service Fees & Charges
Service
Charge
Security Deposit
3/4" Hydrant Meter
$450
2" Hydrant Meter
$1,000
Installation / Relocation
$40
Quantity Rate Charge
Step 1 Quantity Rate
6. Miscellaneous Fees & Charges
A. Customer Requested Services
Customer Requested Service Fees
Service
Business -Hours
After -Hours
Field Premise Visit
$20
$75
Meter Turn-On/Turn Off
$20
$75
Meter Re -read
$20
N/A
Transfer of Service
$20
N/A
Line Location Services
**
**
Bench -test Meter 3/4" and smaller
$50***
N/A
Bench -test Meter 1" and larger)
****
N/A
Meter or Hydrant Relocation
****
N/A
Downsizing Meter
* * * *
N/A
U sizin Meter
*No Field Premise Visit fee will be charged if the reason is found to be on the Village's
side of the water meter.
**Charged at the Field Technician rate specified in the Personnel & Equipment Charges.
***No fee is charged if meter is found to be inaccurate
****Actual cost plus 10%
***** Current New Service Fees for the upsized meter, less a credit for Capital Connection Fee for the
original meter size.
B. Personnel & Equipment Charges
The following charges will be used for field activities performed by Village personnel:
Personnel & Equipment Charges
Service
Fee
Field Technician*
$40/hour
Lead Technician*
$50/hour
Medium Equipment
$45/hour
Heavy Equipment
$60/hour
Materials
*includes use of pickup truck, hand tools and small equipment.
**Actual cost plus 10%
All labor charges incurred outside of Regular Business Hours will be charged at 1.5 times the hourly
rate.
C. Enforcement or Correction Actions
Fees for Enforcement or (orrection Actions
Action
Fee
Backflow Testing (per test
$50
Meter Turn -On Due to Non-payment — During Business Hours
$50
Meter Turn -On Due to Non-payment — After -Hours
$75
Reread Meter Due to Customer Obstruction
$20
Tampering / Theft of Service — 1" Offense
$250
Tampering / Theft of Service — 2°d Offense
$500
Meter Removal Charge for Theft of Service
$50
Meter Reinstallation Charge for Theft of Service
$50
Destruction of Utility Equipment
At Cost plus 10%
7. Taxes & Surcharge
A. Surcharge for Customers Outside of the Village
A 25% surcharge shall be applied to those customers in unincorporated Martin and Palm Beach
Counties unless otherwise prohibited by agreement.
B. Utility Tax
See Section 70-121, Village Code of Ordinances.
8. Automatic Annual Rate Adjustment
See Sections 74-72 and 74-73, Village Code of Ordinances.
9. Water Restriction Surcharge Adjustment
See Section 74-74, Village Code of Ordinances.
10.Excessive Variance Step Adjustment
The Utility Director may approve an excessive usage credit (EUC) to a water bill, which, due to
circumstances beyond the customer's control (e.g. leaks on the customer's side of the meter), reflects
consumption in an amount that is at least two times the customer's average monthly usage over the
previous three (3) month period No customer shall be eligible for such an adjustment more than once
per two (2) calendar year period. No such adjustment shall be granted in the event that the adjustment
would cause a violation of Village Code Section 74-78 regarding prohibited free service, or Village
Code Section 74-81 regarding the provision of adequate revenue to cover all costs of operation,
maintenance and debt service. Any downward adjustment shall be made based on the Village's then
current step rates. The lowest step rate that results in an adjusted water bill commensurate with the
customer's average water bill over the previous three (3) months of billing shall be applied. In the event
that application of the lowest step rate results in an adjustment that continues to exceed an amount that
is double the customer' s average water bill over the previous three (3) months of billing, then an
adjustment equal to an amount equivalent to double the customer's average water bill over the previous
three (3) months of billing shall be made. The Utility Director shall determine that the customer meets
each of the following criteria prior to approving any EUC:
• Customer notifies the Village of Tequesta's Customer Service Department of an excessive
water bill that may be related to a leak or other circumstance beyond the customer's control.
Water consumption exceeds two times the customer's average monthly usage over the previous
three (3) month period.
Customer acted promptly to remediate excessive water use (e.g. had leak on Customer's side
of the meter repaired as soon as practicable) as documented by repair receipts or other
acceptable methods.
The request for EUC was made within 1-month of the remedial action.
No EUC may be approved where any of the following circumstances exist:
• Excessive consumption is due to seasonal usage such as watering of sod, gardening, or usage
from filling swimming pools and hot tubs/whirlpools, or washing vehicles, etc.
• A leak resulting in excessive consumption was caused by a third party from whom the customer
is able to recover their costs. Examples include. but are not limited to, theft, vandalism,
negligence and construction damage, including unoccupied or vacant properties.
• When excessive consumption continues for three (3) or more months, there will be no
adjustment for the third or subsequent months.
• The meter has been accessed, tampered with, or turned on/off by anyone other than a Village
of Tequesta Utility employee and that action results in excessive consumption.
• The EUC would violate Village Code Sections 74-78 or 74-81.
• A EUC was approved within the past two (2) calendar years at the same property.
Notwithstanding the above provisions of this Excessive Variance Step Adjustment policy, the Village
Manager may, from time to time, allow for step adjustments in excess of once per two (2) calendar
years at the same property when extenuating circumstances exist that warrant the granting of relief. All
such requests shall be reviewed on a case- by -case basis. Any relief granted by the Village Manager
pursuant to this provision shall be limited to the same relief that would otherwise be available pursuant
to the above EUC policy.
RESOLUTION Date
19-21 4/8/2021
Motion Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
Second Council Member Bruce Prince
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Frank D'Ambra, III
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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