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Home My WebLink AboutResolution_22-14_09/11/2014 RESOLUTION NO 22 -14 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 -13; 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 AN 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 for the citizens of the Village of Tequesta 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 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 1: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby officially repeals Resolutions 31 -13, and adopts the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and made part hereof as if fiilly 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. "Exhibit A" Water Rate Res.22 -14 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 minim monthly charge and is based on meter size and monthly billing period as follows: Meter Size Basic Facilities Charge 3/4" $14.58 1 $36.40 1.5" $72.96 2" $116.50 3 $218.44 4 $364.04 6 $728.09 B. Metering of Multi - family Buildings (M.F.1 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 — 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 3 herein below. Page 1 of 5 "Exhibit A" Water Rate Res.22 -14 2. Quantity Rate for Residential and Non - Residential Accounts - Applicable to all quantities of water shown by meter readings to have been delivered. A. Quantity Step Rate Per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof Current Step 1 $2.31 Ste 2 $3.89 Ste 3 $5.28 Ste 4 $6.78 B. Gallonage Allowance pe r Quanti Step Rate Table Meter Size Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 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 1.5" 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 Charge A. Monthly Charge. See Section 74.63, Village Code of Ordinances Within the Village $1.12 monthly Outside the Village $1.12 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 " $10.00 3" $22.84 4" $41.40 6 $99.95 8" $171.32 10" $223.35 * 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. Page 2 of 5 "Exhibit A" Water Rate Res.22 -14 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 O nly Meter Size Amount 3/4" $226.00 1" $254.27 1.5" $508.51 2" $776.89 Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10% B. Meter Installation with Water Main Tap includes service line — maximum 100 LF Meter Size Amount 3/4" $678.03 1" $805.14 1.5" $1,073.52 2" $2,316.57 Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10% 5. Interrupted Service Charges A. Meter Turn On (New Accounts) .................... .........................$35.30 B. Meter Turn On or Turn Off; Customer Request (vacation or close -out of account) (1) Tequesta Residents during business hours ..... ............................... .............$21.18 non - business hours ............................. .........................$45.77 (2) Non- Tequesta Residents during business hours ........................... .........................$26.47 non - business hours .............................. .........................$57.21 C. Meter Turn -Off; for Non - Payment - 4x min. monthly service charge for the specific meter D. Transfer of Service ....... ............................... .........................$14.12 Page 3 of 5 "Exhibit A" Water Rate Res.22 -14 6. Capital Connection Charge Meter Size Water 3/4" $3,008.72 1" $7,521.72 1.5" $15,043.46 2 $24,069.51 7. Security Deposits Meter Size Amount 3/4" adjust per index $84.77 1" 3x month Service Ch a $109.20 1.5" 3x month Service Charge) $218.88 2" (3x month Service Char e) $349.46 3" 3x month Service Charge) $655.30 4" 3x month Service Charge) $1,092.13 6" (3x month Service Charge) $2,184.28 8. Interest on Deposits See Section 74 -68., Village Code of Ordinances. 9. Meter or Hydrant Re- location for Customer's Convenience — Actual cost plus 10% of all related charges. See Section 74 -69., Village Code of Ordinances. 10. Emergency Bulk Water Service Rate, per 1,010 gallons ............................. $2.05 11. Capacity Reservation Fee (monthly per ERU) .............. .........................$10.33 12. Automatic Annual Rate Adiustment — See Sections 74 -72. and 74 -73., Village Code of Ordinances. 13. Water Restriction Surcharge Adjustment — See Section 74 -74., Village Code of Ordinances. 14. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges A. Returned Check - $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 Payment Fees —1 % of outstanding delinquent amount with a minimum charge of $5.00 C. Past Due Amounts on Disconnected Service - A I% 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. Page 4 of 5 "Exhibit All Water Rate Res.22 -14 D. Meter Re -read ........... ............................... .........................$14.12 E. Meter Testing 3/ 4 11 ................................................................ ............................... $63.59 1 't .............................................. ............................... $77.69 12 .................................................................... ............................... $91.82 2 11 ............................................ ............................... $127.12 F. Field Premise Visit ............................... ............................... $21.18 G. Line Location Services ... ............................... .........................$56.52 H. Plan Review ........................ 3% of the construction cost, $150.00 minimum. I. Inspection Fee, Per Visit .. ............................... .........................$80.81 15. Tampering with Turned -Off Service A. Removal charge ..................................... ............................... $99.44 B. Re- installation charge 3/ 4" ........................................ ............................... ........................$248.62 1" or Larger .. ............................... .........................Actual Cost C. Destruction of meter related equipment (1) Assessment for replacement of meter 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. Resolution - Exhibit A - Utility Fee EAM Page 5 of 5 The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Okun who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Patermo and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: For Adoption Against Adoption Mayor Abby Brennan Yes Vice -Mayor Vince Arena Yes Council Member Steve Okun Yes Council Member Tom Paterm Yes Council Member Frank D'Ambra Yes The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 day of September 2014. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA Abig nnan ATTEST: Lori McWilliams, MMC Village ClerkJ' V SEA, - >: AA = �� INCDA T �;�Q �!r ✓.• � i "' i 2