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Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #:
05-14-2015 Consent Agenda: Yes Resolution #: 34_15
Originating Department: Legal
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RESOLUTION 34-15, A RESOLUTION OF TI� VII..LAGE COUNCIL OF � VII.,LAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR TI� PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES RENDERED BY TI� VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA FOR ITS CITIZENS AND OTf�R MEMBERS OF TI� PUBLIC;
PROVIDING FOR AN EXCESSIVE VARIANCE STEP ADJUSTMENT; REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 13-15; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIlVIES AT 'TI� VII.,LAGE HALL
DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTI-�R PURPOSES
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Account #: Amount of this item:
Budgeted amount available: Amount remaining after item:
Budget transfer required: Appropriate Fund Balance:
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Legal (for legal sufficiency)
Finance Director or Representative
Reviewed for Financial Sufficiency � ' `�
No Financial Impact �
Village Manager:
Submit for Council Discussion: �
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Form Amended: 10/30/14
RESOLUTION NO 3415
A RESOLUTION OF TI� VILLAGE COUNCIL OF 'TF� VII.LAGE 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 TI� PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR AN EXCESSIVE
VARIANCE STEP ADJUSTMENT; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 13-15;
PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VII.LAGE 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
WH��REAS, the Village Council desires to make certa.in the comprehensive schedule of
fees and charges is available for inspection such tha.t 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 TII� VII.LAGE COUNCII, OF TI�
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: �
Section 1: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby officially
repeals Resolution 13-15, and adopts the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto
as "Exhibit A" 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 duting normal business hours.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
"Exhibit A" Water Ra.te Res. 34-15
Ezhi6it �A"
Villa�e of Tequesta
Water UtiGties Fees and Char�es
1. Monthlv Water Service Char�es
A. Residential and Non-ResidenNal Rate Schednle — 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 Char e
3/4" $14.58
1" $36.40
1.5" $72.96
2" $116.50
3" $218.44
4" $364.04
6" $728.09
B. MeterinS of Mniti-familv BnildinES (M.F.1— �Vhere a single meter is installed
in a water connection servi.ng a multi-family structure, the minimum monthly
service charge shall be not less tha.n 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 putsuant 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 Buildin�s — Non-Residential — In the case of any non-
residential multi-unit building housing more tha.n one (1) business or entity, each
business or entity therein sha11 be metered. individually. Monthly minimum
service charges shall be based on the established charge by meter size. Where an
existing single meter is insta.11ed 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
separa.tely included; see paragraph number 3 herein below.
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"Exhibit A" Water Rate Res. 34-15
2. Q�ntit_y Rate for Residential and Non-Residential Accounts - Applicable to all
quantities of wa.ter shown by meter readings to have .been delivered.
A.
Quantity Step Rate
Per 1,000 allons or fraction thereof Cnrrent
Ste 1 $2.31
Ste 2 $3.89
Ste 3 $5.28
Step 4 $6.78
B.
Ga110 e Allowance er Quanti St Rate Table
Meter Size Ste 1 Ste 2 St 3 S 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. Monthlv Char�e. 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
sha11 apply to private fire lines for sprinkling systems or other fire protection
systems:
Meter Size Amonnt
2" $10.00
3" $22.84
4" $41.40
6" $99.95
8" $17132
10" $223.35
* No ta.ps will be allowed which ma.y be used for other than fire protection purposes; and
there sha11 be no connection with any other source of water.
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"Exhibit A" Water Rate Res. 34-15
4. Meter Installation Char�e — 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
Meter Size Amonnt
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 Amonnt
3/4" $678.03
1" $805.14
1.5" $1,073.52
2" $2,316.57
Above 2" Actual Cost Plus 10%
5. Interruated Service CharEes
A. Meter Turn On (New Accounts) .............................................$35.30
B. Meter Turn On or Turn Off; Customer Request (vacation or close-out of
account)
(1) Teqaesta Residents
during business hours .................................... .............$21.18
non-business hours ......................................................$45.77
(2) Non-Teqnesta Residents
during business hours ....................................................$26.47
non-business hours .......................................................$57.21
C. Meter Turn-Off; for Non-Payment - 4x min. monthly service chazge for the
specific meter
D. Transfer of Service ...............................................................$14.12
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"Exhibit A" Water Ra.te Res. 34-15
6. Caaital Connection Char�e
Meter Size Water
3/4" $3,008.72
1" $7,521.72
1.5" $15,043.46
2" $24,069.51
7. Securitv Denosits
Meter Siu Amonnt
3/4" (ad'ust index) $84.77
1" (3x month Service Char e $109.20
1.5" 3x month Service Char e $218.88
2" 3x month Service Ch e) $349.46
3" 3x month Service C e $655.30
4" 3x month Service Cha.r e $1,092.13
6" 3x month Service Char e $2,184.28
8. Intere�st on Deaosits See Section 74-68., Village Code of Ordinances.
9. Meter or Hvdrant Re-location for Customer's Convenience — Acival cost plus 10% of
all related charges. See Section 74-69., Village Code of Ordinances.
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. EmerEencv Bulk Water Service Rate, Aer 1,000 gallons ............................. 2.05
11. Caaacitv Reservation Fee (monthlv oer ERin ............................... $10.33
12. Automatic Annual Rate Adinstment — 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. Egcessive Variance Step Adjustment — The Village Manager may approve a eae-s�e�
downward adjustment to a wa.ter bill, which, due to circumstances beyond the customer's
control, reflects consumption in an amount that varies from the customer's average
consumption by at least one step. No customer shall be eligible for such an adjustment
more than once �er�e�,a�a�. No such adjustment shall be granted. in the event that
the adjustment would cause a violation of Village Code Section 74-78 regazding
prohibited free service, or Village Code Section 74-81 regarding the provision of
adequa.te revenue to cover all costs of operation, ma.intenance and debt service. �n
ownwazd adiustrnent sha11 be made based on the Villase's then current steu rates. to the
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"Exhibit A" Water Rate Res. 34-15
n ra.te that results in an adiusted water bill commensurate with the customer's avera,�e
water bill over the nrevious 12 months of billine.
15. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
A. Retarned 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 Pavment Fees —1 % of outstanding delinquent affiount with a minimum
charge of $5.00
C. Past Due Amonnts on Disconnected Service - A 1% per month penalty will be
charged on a11 past due amounts after discontinuance of service plus any and all costs
associated with securing collection of the past due amoun�
D. Meter Re-read ................................................................... .$14.12
E. Meter Testin�
3/4" ............................................................................................... $63.59
1" ............................................................................. $77.69
12 " ................................................................................................... $91.82
2" ........................................................................... $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. Insaection Fee. Per Visit . ........................................................$80.81
16. Tamaerins with Turned-O� Service
A. Removal charge .................................................................... $99.44
B. Re-installation charge
3/4" . . . . . . ......................................................................................... $248.62
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
17. Surchar�e - Customers Outside the Villa�e - 25% surcharge on monthly rates, fees,
and charges.
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