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V�tla e of Te utes�a �
To: Thumas G. Brad�ord, village Mana�er ,.� ,
Frnm: Iyfatthew J. Monrison, Utilities Directoz��`/�
pate; September 2, 1999
Snbject: First Reading o# an Ordinance, Amending Cbapter �8 of the Vil�age's
Code o�Ordinances, at Ariacle i, Sectiun 18-3
On August 3�, 1999, Public Resources Mana�ement Gmup, Inc. (PRMG), completed
their �ttudy of water rates, charges and fees for the Vil�age of Tequessta {Attachment 1—
Water Rate Evahu�ttion}. Tl�is stuc�y summ�arizes the basis and analysis ccmducted in
support of certain �changes in wat�x' rates, capitai connection chazg�s and other
miscelIa�eous fees. These new ratES, charges and fees wil� allow the water system to
continue te� meet its #"manciat commitxn�nts, including the repayment Qf the debt service
assaciated with the Series 1998, Water Systsm Bond, issued to �nance capital
improvem�nts to the Water Treatment Facility.
Th� CThrdi�nce codifies PRMC�'s recommended changes in Chap�ter 18, Section 18-3 of
the Village Code of 4rdinances (AttaG�unent 2-- Ordinarnce). The new Ordinance will
en;hance water system revenue, adjust tf�e capitai conneetion charges to �nsure that
gruwth pays its f�r shar� for res�rving ca�city in the new Reverse Osm+�sis Water
Treahn�nt Facility, and that ot�r miscellaneous fees cha3rged by the Vi1�e ar��
sufficierrt to recov�r the total �ost of providin� servi.ces. A sumamazy of tl:�. n�w rat�s,
charges and fees that are included in the Ordina�ce are pmvided in Attachment 3— New
�tates, Charges and Fe�s.
Please place th� Ordinance asnending Chapter 18, �e�etian 1$-3 of tl� Villa$e Cc�de of
Ordi�nannces for fu'st read;ing on the Septernber 9, 1999, Villa,ge Council M�t'vng A�erxda
fcir consideration by fihe Members.
Thank you.
.Aita�hments
C: John C. Randolph Esq., JFS&S, PA
Robert Ori, PRMG IIIC
Thomas 3ens�n, RMA, Inc.
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Atta.chment 2
Ord'u�ance
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ORDINANCE NO. 547
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF
QRDINANCES, WATER, AT ARTICLE I, SECTION 18-3, SO AS
TO AMEND THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES IN
THE MANNER AND FORM PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 18 of the Cocie of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta relating to
Water is hereby amended at Article I, Section 18-3, to read as follows:
"Sec.18-3. Same - Enumerated.
The schedule of rates and charges be, and the same are hereby determined, as
follows:
(a) Monthly Service �'hargee = _
(1) Residential and Non-Residential
5/8-inch meter $ 1031
3/4-inch meter 10.31
1.0-inch meter 25.77
1.5-inch meter 51.65
2.0-inch meter 82.47
3.0-inch meter 154.64
4.0-inch meter 257.73
� 6.0-inch meter 515.46
(2) Metering of MultifamilxBuilding�s fM.F.I. Where a single meter is
� installed in a water connection serving a multifamily structure, the
minirrium rr�onthly service charge shall be not less than an amount
equal to the number of dwelling units multiplied by the minimum
charge for a 5/8 inch meter or installed meter size, whichever is
greater.
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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.
(3) Metering of Multi-Unit Buildings - Non-Residential. In the case of
any nonresidential 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 e�sting 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.
(b) Quantity Rate. Applicable to all quantities ofwater shown by meter readings
to have been delivered.
(1) Residential accounts, including single-family and multi-family
service classifications, monthly:
For each 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof pursuant to the Quantity
_ Step Rate Table and applicab.le Gallonage Allowance Per Quantity
Step Rate Table appearing below:
Quantitv Step Rate
Step 1 $1.64
Step 2 $2.75
Step 3 $3.74
Step 4 $4.80
Gallonage Allowance Per Quantitv Step Rate Table
Meter Size 5tep 1 Step 2 Step 3 Ste� 4
Inches
5/8 1-12,000 12,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 above 40,000
3/4 1-12,000 12,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 above 40,000
1.0 1-30,000 30,001-62,000 62,001-100,000 above 100,000
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Meter Size Step l Step 2 Ste�3 Step 4
Inches
1.5 1-60,000 60,001-125,000 125,001-200,000 above 200,000
2.0 1-96,000 96,001-200,000 200,001-320,000 above 320,000
3.0 1-180,000 180,001-375,000 375,001-600,000 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) Non-residential accounts, including commercial, government and
irrigation service classifications, monthly:
. For each 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof pursuant to the Quantity
Step Rate Table and applicable Gallonage Allowance Per Quantity
. Step Rate Table appearing below.
Quantztv Step Rate
Step 1 $1.64
Step 2 $2.75
Step 3 $3.74
: Step 4 $4.80
C�allona.ge Allowance Per Quantitv Step Rate Ta�ile
Meter Size ' Step 1_ St_ ep 2 Step 3 Step 4
Inches
5/g 1-12,000 12,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 above 40,000
3/4 1-12,000 12,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 above 40,000
1.0 1-30,000 30,001-62,000 62,001-100,000 above 100,000
1.5 1-60,000 60,001-125,000 125,001-200,000 above 200,000
2.0 1-96,000 96,001-200,000 200,001-320,000 above 320,000
3.0 1-180,000 180,001-375,000 375,001-600,000 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
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(3) Non-residential Village of Tequesta accounts, monthly:
For 1 gallons or fraction thereof $1.64
In the event �there is a master 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 gallons metered by the number of units included on the master
meter.
(c) Fire Protection Charge.
(1) Village of Tequesta - Monthly fire protection charge of $110.00 per
hydrant per year divided by the total number of service connections
located within the Village, except for services used solely for
irrigation, plus all applicable taxes.
(2) Other areas - Monthly fire protection charge of $110.00 per hydrant
per year divided by the total number of service connections located
outside the Village, except for services used solely for irrigation, plus
all applicable ta�ces and surcharges.
(3) Private fire connections. The following monthly service charges
shall apply to private fire li�.e� for sprinkling systems or other fire .
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. protection systems:
Meter Size
inches Amount
2 $ 7.08
3 16.17
4 29.31
6 70.75
� g 121.28
The expenses pursuant to this section including, but not limited to,
all connections to the. water system shall be borne by the user. 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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Fire protection revenue pursuant to this section shall be utilized for,
but is not limited to, hydrant and hydrant valve operation, �
maintenance and improvements. Revenue shall also be used to .
enforce and ensure that a minirnum of a three (3) foot radius of
clearance e�cists around all fire hydrants and that no other obstructions
prevent access as recommended by the Standard Fire Prevention
Code.
(d) Meter Installation Charge. All water meters shall be installed by the Village
� of Tequesta, and the charge for making such meter installations or a
replacement of a meter of a different size upon request of the customer shall
be as follows:
Meter-Installation Onlv
Meter Size
inches Amount
5/8 $140.00
3/4 160.00
1 A 180.00
1.5 360.00
- 2�(� . 550.00 ,
� Above 2.0 Actual Cost Plus 10°/a
Meter Installation with Water Main Tap
�includes service line - m�imum 100 LF)
Meter Size
inches . Amount
5/g $460.00
3/4 480.00
1.0 570.00
1.5 760.00
Z.p 1,640.00
Above 2.0 Actual Cost Plus 10%
All meters installed remain the property of the water system.
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(e) Interrupted Service.
(1) Reconnection charges. There shall be a Reconnection charge in the
amount of four (4) times the minimum monthly service charge for the
resetting of any meter which shall have been removed from service,
if resetting is done during regular working hours.
(2) Transfer ofservice (not including meter replacement). There shall be
a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) during regular working hours.
(3) Outside regular working hours. If the customer requests that the
work in (1) ar(Z) above be done outside regular working hours, the
charge shall be twice the stated amount.
( fl Capital Connection Charge. Each new connection to the water system after
the effective date of this ordinance shall pay a capital connection charge of
two thousand one hundred thirly dollars ($2,130.00) for each Equivalent
Residential Unit or Connection (ERC) at the time of the application for a new
connection. Such payments shall go into a capital improvement fund which
shall be a separate fund to be used for capital improvements to the water
system or for payment of debt service on the water revenue certificates and
bonds.
� In addition to the charge for makin.� a meter installation or a replacement of _.
a meter of a larger size upon the request of the customer, the customer must
also pay the difference in Capital Connection Charges. If the customer ' .
requests a meter installation or replacement of a smaller size the customer
forfeits the right to a refund of the difference in Capital Connection Charges.
The Village recognizes an ERC to be equal to 350 gallons per day (expressed
on an average "daily basis) for the water system.
Meter E�tiivalent Factors
Meter Size E�uivalent Factor
$�g 1.00
3/4 1.00
1.0 2.50
1.5 5.00
2.0 8.00
3.0 15.00
4.0 25.00
6.0 60.00
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(g) Nonpayment of Service Charges. If any bill for water service has not been
paid within thirty (30) days from the date of billing, a late payment fee shall
be applied to all past due balances and service shall be disconnected after due
notice thereof.
(h) Security deposits. There shall be a security deposit of sixty dollars ($60.00)
for each account established after the effective date of this Ordinance
requiring a five-eighth-inch meter to be paid at the time of application for
service. For all other ineter sizes there shall be a security deposit equivalent
to three (3) times the minimum monthly service charge for each account
established after the effective date of this ordinance to be paid at the time of
application for service. The security deposit is intended as security for
payment of any final bill prior to disconnection. In computing the final bill
for an account, the meter deposit shall be credited to that account. The
deposit will not bear interes�.
(i) Meter sizing, relocation of ineters, fire hydrants and other appurtenances.
The water department reserves the right to determine the appropriate meter
size for each connection to the water system as referenced in American Water
Work Association (A.W.W.A.) Manual of Water Supply Practices M-6. If
any customer requests that a meter, fire hydrant or any other water system
appurtenance be changed or relocated for their convenience, the customer
shall pay the actual cost plus ten percent (10%) of such change or relocation,
including ;.�ateria�, labor, equipment, inspections, fee�� overhead and
� permitting.
(j) Emergency bulk water service. There is hereby established an emergency
service bulk water rate which shall be applicable to metered connections
specifically identified by the village as emergency interconnections. The
emergency service bulk water rate is hereby established at one dollar and
forty-two cents ($1.42) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. This rate shall be
reviewed periodically and revised as necessary based upon changes in the
operating, maintenance or purchase water costs.
(k) Capacity Reservation Fee. Each new connection to the water system which
has paid a capital improvement charge at the time of application for a new
connection shall pay a Capacity Reservation Fee for each equivalent
residential connection which has not been transferred to a customer or tenant
and considered as an active account. The Capacity Reservation Fee shall be
billed monthly to all those applicants who possess permits authorizing
connection to the Village's water system or facilities. All applicants who
reserve capacity or hold water service and/or developer agreements
authorizing connection to the Village water facilities shall begin paying the
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Capacity Reservation Fee upon the effective date of passage of this
Ordinance.
The monthly Capacity Reservation Fee shall be seven dollars and thirty-two
cents ($7.32) per equivalent residential connection. All unpaid Capacity
Reservation Fees shall accrue and no connection shall be allowed to the
Village's water facilities until all such unpaid accrued fees related to said
applicant or their assigns have been paid in fu11 by the applicant or their
assigns. The obligation to continue payment of the Capacity Reservation
Fees for a part�cular ERC of capacity shall terminate upon connection of that
particular ERC of capacity to the Village water system. The Village reserves
the right to enforce the Capacity of Reservation Fee through Special Master
proceedin�s.
(1} Automatic Annual Rate Adjustment. The Village adopts annually, effective
with bills rendered on and after October 1,1999, and each year thereafter an
automatic annual index rate adjustment to all of the rates, fees and charges as
contained in Section 18-3 to be applied to such rates which are in effect
immediately prior to the effective date of each annual increase. The annual
index rate adjustment sha11 be equal to the application of the Consumer Price
Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeastern Regional Office as
defined in May of each and every year, per the Annual Index Rate
Calculation appearing in paragraph (m), applied to the level of operating
= expenses as generally defined by c��nmonly accepted accounting pririciples, _
exclusive of bulk water purchases, currently being covered in such rates for
water service.
(m) Annual Index Rate Calculation. Fiscal Year Operating Expenses less the
Estimated Cost of Purchased Water equals the Net Operating Expenses. The
Net Operating Expenses times the Consumer Price Index (in May of each
year) equals the Index Adjushnent Amount. The Index Adjustment Amount
divided by the Fiscal Year Revenue from the sum of the Minin�um Monthly
Service Charges and the Quantity Rate equals the Price Index Rate
Adjustme�t (rounded and carried to the one-hundredths plaee) to be applied
to the charges, fees and rates pursuant to this section.
Annual Index Rate Calculation
The Annual Price Index Rate Adjustment is calculated using the consumer Price
Index as follows:
Fiscal Year Operating Expenses - Cost of Water Purchased = Net Operating
Expenses
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(Net Operating Expenses)(Consumer Price Index) = Index Adjustrnent Amount
Index Adjustrnent Amount = Price Index Rate Adjustrnent
Fiscal Year Revenue from Monthly User Charges
(n) Water Restriction Surcharge Adjustment. In the event that the South Florida
Water Management District or other authority having jurisdiction declares a
water shortage requiring mandatory curtailment to the extent of a 15%
reduction in water usage, the consumption charges lis�ed above shall be
increased 18%. in the event that a reduction of water use in excess of 15%
is required, the Village Council may establish by ordinance an appropriate
surcharge based upon a recommendation of the Village Manger as to the
revenue required to comply with debt service covenants or to meet other
. requirements of the water system.
(o) Miscellaneous Fees. The following miscellaneous charges are hereby
imposed:
Initial Meter Turn On (New Accounts) $25.00
Meter Turn On/Off at Customer Request $15.00
Meter Turn Off at Termination of Account $ 0.00
� Meter Turn On/Off for Non Payment (all meter sizes) $40A�0
Transfer of Service $10.00
Meter Reread $10.00
Field Premises Visit $15.00
Line Location Services $40.00
Meter Test Charge
5/g $45.00
3/q. $45.00
1.0 $55.00
1.5 $65.00
2,0 $90.00
Greater than 2.0 actual cost plus 10%
(If ineter does not register within accuracy limits, the meter test
charge will not be charged)
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Plan Review Fee 3% of construction cost, $150.00 mix�imum
Returned Check Fee The greater of $20.00 or 5% of the face amount
of the check, not to exceed $40.00, per returned
check
Late Payment Fee 1% of delinquent amount, $5.00 minimum
� (p) Normal business hours. All rates, charges and fees pursuant to this section
are double the amount indicated if work is performed after normal business
hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or on weekends and
holidays. .
(c� Taxes and surcharges. All rates, charges and fees pursuant to this section do
not include the application of any applicable taxes and surcharges."
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 5. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other ordinances of the Village of
Tey�esta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict ��T�th this : or any part of this Ordinance are herel�y •= �
repealed.
Section 6. Codification. This Ordinarice shall be codified and made a part of the official
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and approval, as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by Councilmember
, who moved its adoption. The Ordinance was seconded by
Councilmember and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day
of September, 1999.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Ron T. Mackail
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
PROPOSED RATES, CHARGES & RATES
Capital Connection Charge
The Village is adopting the proposed impact fee as shown below:
Existinq Rate Proposed Rate (1)
Capital Connection Charge $1,500.00 $2,130.00
For the determination of the equivalent residential unit or
connection (ERC), the Village �ecognizes an ERC to be equal to 350
gallons per day (expressed on an average daily basis) for the water
s�stem.
Meter Installation Charges Existinq Rate Proposed Rate
Meter Installation Only
5/8" meter $125.00 $140.00
3/4" meter 145.00 160.00
1" meter 180.00 180.00
1-1/Z" me�er 3L'�.00� 360.00 -
2" meter 550.00 550.00
Above 2" Actual Cost Actual Cost + l00
Meter Installation with Water
Main Tap (Includes service line - maximum 100 LF)
5/8" meter $125.00 $460.00
3/4�� meter 145.00 480.00
1" meter 180.00 570.00
1-1/2" meter 325.00 760.00
2" meter 550.00 1,640.00
Above 2" Actual Cost Actual Cost + 10%
Monthly Service Charge Existinct Rates Proposed Rate
5/8 inch $ 10.20 $10.31
� inch 10.20 10.31
1 inch 25.50 25.77
1-1/2 inch 51.00 51.55
2 inch 81.60 82.47
3 inch 153.00 154.64
4 inch 255.00 257.73
6 incl� 510.00 515.46
(1) Reflects inside the Village rates. Amounts shown do not include
applicable taxes and surcharge adjustments.
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Consumptioa Charge Existina Rates Proposed Rate
Block 1 0 to 12,000 gallons $ 1.62 $ 1.64
Block 2 12,001 to 25,000 2•72 2•75
Block 3 25,001 to 40,000 3.70 3.74
Block 4 Above 40,000 . 4.75 4.80
Consumption Blocks Step l Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
. Existing Block 3/4" Meter 1-18,000 19-37,000 38-60,000 61,000+
Proposed Block 3/4" Meter 1-12,000 12-25,000 25-40,000 40,000+
Note: For all other meter sizes, the consumption blocks remain
unchanged.
Fire Protection Charges Existing Rate Proposed Rate
Tequesta $110.00/hydrant/year $110.00/hydrant/year
divided by number of
service connections
Other Areas $0.60/meter/month $110.00/hydrant/year
divided l�}� nurr4Lber of
service connections
Emergency Bulk Water Service Existinq Rate Proposed Rate
Emergency Bulk Water Service $1.40 $1.42
(Consumption Charge Per 1,000 Gallons)
Capacity Reservation Fee Existincr Rate Propbsed Rate
Per Equivalent Residential
Connection . $7.25 $7.32
Meter Test Charge Existina Rate Pro Rate
5�g�� $30.00 $45.00
3/4" 30.00 45.00
1.0" 40.00 55.00
1.5" 45.00 65.00
2,p�� 60.00 9Q.00
Greater than 2.0 Actual Cost Actual Cost + 10%
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' Miscellaneous & Customer Service Charges
The Village is adopting several miscellaneous and customer service
charges to compensate for the cost of certain actions or for specific
services required/requested by the customers. The following are the
miscellaneous and customer service fees and charges:
Existinct Rate Proposed Rate
Initial Meter Turn On (New Accounts) $lO.OQ $25.00
Meter Turn On/Off - Customer Request 10.00 15.00
Meter Turn Off - Termination of Account 10.00 0.00
Meter Turn On/Off for Non Payment 40.80 40.00
(All meter sizes)
Transfer of Service 10.00 10.00
Meter Reread 10.00 10.00
Field Premise Visit 10.p0 15.00
Line Location Services 0.00 40.00
Plan Review 3o construction 3°s construction
cost cost, $150 min.
Returned Check Charges $20.00 $20.00 or 5%
(Per Returned Check) face amount
.not to exceed
S4o.00
Late Payment Fees lo of outstanding
amount delinquent,
not less than 50
NOTE: All miscellaneous and customer service charges are double the
amount as indicated if work is performed after normal business hours
(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekends and holidays.
All of the aforementioned rates, charges and fees will become
effective on October 1, 1999. After this date, all rates, charges
and fees will be indexed and adjusted automatically by the Village by
the application of the annual rate adjustment (price index) as
determined by the Village.
Correspondence.ProposedCharqes&Rates