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1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: C�ick here tc� er���r t�xt.
September 8, 2011
Consent Agenda: Yes Resolution 22-11
Originating Department: Finance
2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
Adopt a revised schedule of fees and charges relating to the provision of water service assessed in
accordance with Section 74-61 of the Code of Ordinances
3. BUDGET / FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Account #: Various Water Revenue Amount of this item: Rate increase of 3.77%
Accounts
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
Adopt new Water rate schedule.
5. APPROVALS: FINANCE:
Approved for sufficiency•�
Dept. Head: JoAnn Forsvthe No Financial Impact :
Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) Yes ❑ No ❑
Village Manager: .-----��""���'�" —T
• SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
• APPROVE ITEM: ❑
• DENY ITEM: �
RESOLUTION NO 22 -11
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; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 31-10;
PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE
AVAILABLE FOR 1NSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL
DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, has previously
adopted a code provision which is codified at Section 74-72 of the code of ordinances and which
provides for an automatic annual rate adjustment to be calculated in accordance with a formula
set forth at Section 74-73 of the code of ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to update its schedule of fees and charges relating to the
provision of water services rendered by the Village for the citizens of the Village of Tequesta
and for other members of the public in accardance with this automatic annual rate adjustment as
provided for by ordinance; 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 with such rates effective for bills rendered after October 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to make certain the schedule of fees and
charges is 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 Department of Utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section l: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby officially
repeals Resolution 31-10, and adopts the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto
as `B�ibit 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 immediately upon passage.
`B�chibit A" Water Rate Res. 22 - 11
Exhibit "A"
Villaee of Tequesta
Water Utilities Fees and Char�es
1. Monthlv Water Service Char�es
A. Residential and Non-Residential Rate Schedule — Base Facilities Char�es -
The Base Facilities Charge is the minimum monthly charge and is based on meter
size and monthly billing period as follows:
Meter Size Basic Facilities Charge
5/8" or 3/4" $13.77
1" $34.38
1.5" $68.92
2" $110.04
3" $20634
4" $343.88
6" $687.77
B. Metering of Multi-familv Buildin�s (M.F.) — Where a single meter is installed
in a water connection serving a multi-family structure, the minimum monthly
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.
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 — Tn 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 3 herein below.
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"E�iibit A" Water Rate Res. 22 - 11
2. Quantitv Rate for Residential and Non-Residential Accounts - Applicable to all
quantities of water shown by meter readings to have been delivered.
QuanNty Step Rate
Per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof Current
Step 1 $2.19
Ste 2 $3.67
Ste 3 $4.99
Ste 4 $6.40
A.
B.
Gallonage Allowance per Quantity Ste Rate Table
Meter Size Ste 1 Ste 2 Ste 3 Ste 4
5/8" or 3/4" 1- 12,000 12,001 - 25,000 25,001 - 40,000 Above 40,000
1" 1- 30,000 30,001 - 62,000 62,001 - 100,000 Above 100,000
1 S" 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 - 375,000 375,001 - 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
3. Fire Protection Char�e
A. Monthlv Charge. See Section 74.63, Village Code of Ordinances
Within the Village $1.06 monthly
B. Private Fire Connections -* The following monthly service charges
shall apply to private fire lines for sprinkling systems or other fire protection
systems:
Meter Size Amount
2" $9.44
3" $21.57
4" $39.11
6" $94.41
8" $161.83
10" $210.98
* 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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"E�iibit A" Water Rate Res. 22 - 11
4. 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):
A.
Meter Installation Onl
Meter Size Amount
5/8" $186.81
3/4" $213.48
1" $240.19
1.5" $480.35
2" $733.87
Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10%
B.
Meter Installation with Water Main Tap
(includes service line — ma�cimum 100 LF)
Meter Size Amount
5/8" $613.78
3/4" $640.48
1" $760.55
1.5" $1014.07
2" $2188.28
Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10%
5. Interrunted Service Charses
A. Meter Turn On (New Accounts) .............................................$33.35
B. Meter Turn On or Turn Off; Customer Request (vacation or close-out of
aceount)
(1) Tequesta Residents
during business hours .................................... .............$20.01
non-business hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.23
(2) Non-Tequesta Residents
during business hours .....................................................$25.01
non-business hours ........................................................$54.04
C. Meter Turn-Off; for Non-Payment - 4x min. monthly service charge for the
specific meter
D. Transfer of Service ...............................................................$13.34
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"Exhibit A" Water Rate Res. 22 - 11
6. Capital Connection Charge
Meter Size Water
5/8" or 3/4" $2,842.10
1 " $7,105.16
1.5" $14,21035
2" $22,736.54
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7. Security Deposits
Meter Size Amount
5/8" or 3/4" (ad' r index) $80.07
1" 3x month Service Char e $103.15
1.5" 3x month Service Char e $206.76
2" (3x month Service Char e) $330.11
3" (3x month Service Char e) $619.01
4" (3x month Service Char e) $1,031.65
6" (3x month Service Char e) $2,063.31
8. Interest on Deposits See Section 74-68., Village Code of Ordinances.
9. Meter or Hvdrant Re-location for Customer's Convenience — Actual cost plus 10% of
a11 related charges. See Section 74-69., Village Code of Ordinances.
10. Emergencv Bulk Water Service Rate, per 1,000 �allons . .... . . .. . .. . .. . . .... . . . . . ... $1.94
1 l. Capacity Reservation Fee (monthlv ner ERU) .........................................$9.75
12. Automatic Annual Rate Adiustment — See Sections 74-72. and 74-73., Village Code of
Ordinances.
13. Water Restriction Surchar�e Adiustment — See Section 74-74., Village Code of
Ordinances.
14. Miscellaneous Fees and Char�es
A. Returned C6eck -$25.00 if the face value does not exceed $50.00; $30.00 if the
face value is more than $50.00 but does not exceed $300.00; $40.00 if the face
value is more than $300.00.
B. Late Pavment Fees —1 % of outstanding delinquent amount with a minimum
charge of $5.00
C. Past Due Amounts on Disconnected Service - A 1% per month penalty will be
charged on all past due amounts after discontinuance of service plus any and all costs
associated with securing collection of the past due amount.
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"E�ibit A" Water Rate Res. 22 - 11
D. Meter Re-read ....................................................................$13.34
E. Meter Testing
5/8" or 3/4" ......................................................................................$60.07
1" ... . ..... ... .. . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . .. . .... . .. . . .. .. . ...... .. . .. . .. . . .. ... . .......$73.38
12" ...................................................................................................$86.74
2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....$120.08
F. Field Premise Visit ................................................................$20.01
G. Line Location Services ............................................................$5339
H. Plan Review ........................3% of the construction cost, $150.00 minimum.
I. Inspection Fee, Per Visit ...........................................................$76.33
15. Tampering with Turned-Off Service
A. Removal charge .....................................................................$93.94
B. Re-installation charge
5/8"or3/4" ........................................................................................$234.85
1" or Larger ...........................................................Actual Cost
C. Destruction of ineter related equipment
(1) Assessment for replacement of ineter or meter related equipment
(2) A minimum of $27.75 administrative charge per occurrence
16. Surcharge - Customers Outside the Village - 25% surcharge on monthly rates, fees,
and charges.
Sep 2011 - Resolution - E�chibit A-Utiliry Fee Exhibit
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