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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_13-15_02/12/2015 RESOLUTION NO 13-15 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 FOR AN EXCESSIVE VARIANCE STEP ADJUSTMENT; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -14; 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, has previously adopted a revised comprehensive 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 accordance with Section 74 -61 of the Village Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to update its comprehensive schedule of fees and charges relating to the provision of water services by adding an Excessive Variance Step Adjustment provision to said schedule; and WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to make certain the comprehensive 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 Resolution 22 -14, and adopts the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto as "Exhibit All and made part hereof as if fully set forth herein, including the Excessive Variance Step Adjustment. 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. 13 -15 Exhibit "A" Village of Teguesta Water Utilities Fees and Charges 1. Monthly Water Service Charees 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 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.) — Where a single meter is installed in a water connection serving a multi- family structure, the minim monthly service charge shall be not less than an amount equal to the number of dwelling units multiplied by the minim 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 minim 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. 13 -15 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 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. 13 -15 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" (4just per index) $84.77 1" Qx month Service Char a $109.20 1.5" 3x month Service Charge) $218.88 2" 3x month Service Char e) $349.46 3" 3x month Service Ch a $655.30 4" Qx month Service Charge) $1,092.13 6" 3x month Service Char e) $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 1,000 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 Surcharee Adiustment — See Section 74 -74., Village Code of Ordinances. 14 Excessive Variance Step Adjustment — The Village Manager may approve a one -step ownward adjustment to a water bill, whi& due to circumstances beyond the customer's control, reflects consumption in an amount that varies from the customer's average c n um 'on by at least one step. No customer shall be eligible for such an adiustment more thm once per calendar year. No such adiustment shall be granted in the event that e adjustment would cause a violation of Village Code Section 74 -78 regarding ro ited free service. or Village Code Section 74 -81 regarding the provision of equate revenue to cover all costs of operation, maintenance and debt service. Page 4 of 5 "Exhibit A" Water Rate Res. 13 -15 44 j5_ 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 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. D. Meter Re -read ........... ............................... .........................$14.12 E. Meter Testing 3/ 4 11 ................................................................ ............................... $63.59 1 " .............................................. ............................... $77.69 12" .................................................................... ............................... $91.82 2 11 ............................................ ............................... $127.12 F. Field Premise Visit ............................... ............................... $21.18 G. Line Location Services ... ............................... .........................$56.52 H. ........3% of the construction cost, Plan Review ................ 150.00 minimum. I. Inspection Fee, Per Visit .................... $80.81 4-5 116 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 4-6 17 . Surcharge - Customers Outside the Village - 25% surcharge on monthly rates, fees, and charges. Page 5 of 5 RESOLUTION 13 -15 MOTION SECOND Council Member Frank D'Ambra Council Member Steve Okun VOTE FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Mayor Abby Brennan 0 Vice -Mayor Vince Arena Council Member Steve Okun 0 Council Member Tom Paterno Council Member Frank D'Ambra 0 El The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on 02 -12 -2015 MAYOR OF TEQUESTA igail enna ATTEST: Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk '�' SEAL INCORPORATED 4 , /IItfiM 'iA00"