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Home My WebLink About15-086RESOLUTION NO. 15-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS THE COMMISSION OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE INDEXING ADJUSTMENT OF WATER, WASTEWATER, AND REUSE UTILITY RATES, FEES AND 0 CHARGES AND A PASS-THROUGH ADJUSTMENT OF WATER FOR CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER L a AND SEWER DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE W DATE. LL N O fh n 0) WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 04-023, (the "District Ordinance") the St. W � 01 z N W o _ 3 N(708 F0Z?s County Board County Commissioners ("Board") created the St. Lucie County s Lucie of w = z Water and Sewer District ("District") for the purpose of providing water, wastewater, and = 36-6 wz # g o 0 Q J W n(nu_OW reclaimed water service within the boundaries of the District; and WHEREAS, on June 1, 2010, in Resolution No. 10-149, the Board, sitting as the Commission of the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District ("Commission") established the existing water, wastewater and reuse utility rates, fees and charges for the utility services furnished to the customers of the District ("2010 Rate Resolution"); and WHEREAS, on October 2, 2012, in Resolution No. 12-175, the Board, sitting as the Commission of the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District ("Commission") established an adjusted schedule fixing commercial water utility rates, fees and charges for customers within the District ("2012 Rate Resolution"); and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013, in Resolution No. 13-079, the Board, sitting as the Commission of the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District ("Commission") established an adjusted schedule fixing commercial water utility rates, fees and charges for customers within the District ("2013 Rate Resolution"); and W&S District Rate Resolution 2015 WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, in Resolution No. 14-221, the Board, sitting as the Commission of the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District ("Commission") established an adjusted schedule fixing commercial water utility rates, fees and charges for customers within the District ("2014 Rate Resolution"); and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, sitting as the Commission of the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District: Section 1. ADOPTION OF THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2014 RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE DISTRICT. The adjustments to the 2015 Rate Schedule, setting forth the rates, fees and charges for customers within the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District to be serviced by the District utility system is hereby adopted and shall be effective commencing with the first billing cycle on or after June 1, 2015. Section 2. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS. The 2015 Rate Schedule shall be automatically adjusted on an annual basis without further action of the Board based upon the application of the Florida Public Service Commission utility price index, as established from time to time by the Florida Public Service Commission pursuant to Florida Statute section 367.081(4)(a), as amended, ("Cost Adjustment"), to the then existing rates, fees and charges of the District. Prior to application of this automatic Cost Adjustment provision, the District Utility Director shall submit to the Board at a St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners meeting a report detailing the amount of the adjustment and the new rates, fees and charges, as adjusted. In addition, the rates, fees and charges of the District shall be automatically increased without further action of the Board based upon the implementation of a rate increase to the District by any utility which provides utility service to the District, or upon implementation or increase of any taxes or assessments levied by a W&S District Rate Resolution 2015 governmental authority against the District ("Cost Pass-through"). Prior to application of this Cost Pass-through provision, the District Utility Director shall submit to the Board at a St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners meeting a report detailing the amount of the adjustment and the new rates, fees and charges, as adjusted. Unless the Board votes to withhold an automatic Cost Adjustment or Cost Pass-through, the District's Schedule of rates, fees, and charges shall be adjusted pursuant to this section as required effective as of the first billing cycle after the Board's meeting. No public hearing shall be required for the automatic adjustments set forth in this section. Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The 2015 Rate Schedule shall be effective commencing with the first billing cycle on or after June 1, 2015. Section 4. ADOPTION. After motion and second, the vote on this Resolution was as follows: Chair Paula A. Lewis AYE Vice Chair Kim Johnson AYE Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky AYE Commissioner Tod Mowery AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE PASSED AND DULY ENACTED this 19`" day of May, 2015. W&S District Rate Resolution 2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: i,.r.I Chair APPROV AS TO CORRECT BY: County Attor AND EXHIBIT "1" SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE COMMENCING WITH THE FIRST BILLING CYCLE ON OR AFTER JUNE 1, 2015. W&S District Rate Resolution 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL METERED RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to single family or multi -family residences where the water is individually metered. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Meter Size 3�4» $ 19.81 1« $ 49.50 1 '/z" $ 99.00 2" $158.41 Customer Account Charge (Per Metered Connection) $ 2.44 Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0 to 5,000 $ 3.45 5,001 to 10,000 $ 6.16 10,001 and 15,000 $ 8.21 15,001 and above $ 9.58 Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL METERED RATE SCHEDULE WASTEWATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For wastewater service to single family or multi -family residences where the water is individually metered. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Meter Size All Meter Sizes $23.61 Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0 to 10,000 $ 7.09 (wastewater capped at 10,000 gallons) Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT IRRIGATION RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to all customers who require potable irrigation service in the district. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Meter Size 3/4" 1" 1 ''/2" 2" All Above Customer Account Charge (Per Metered Connection) Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0 to 5,000 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 and 15,000 15,001 and above Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 $ 19.81 $ 49.50 $ 99.00 $158.41 Per Utility Analysis $ 2.44 $ 3.45 $ 6.16 $ 8.21 $ 9.58 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT MULTI -FAMILY METERED RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to residences where one meter provides service to two or more customers. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Times the number of units Meter Size All Meter Sizes $14.07 Per Unit Customer Account Charge (Per Metered Connection) $ 2.44 Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) Times the number of units 0 to 2,500 2,501 to 5,000 5,001 to 7,500 7,501 and above Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 $ 3.45 $ 6.16 $ 8.21 $ 9.58 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT MULTI -FAMILY METERED RATE SCHEDULE WASTEWATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For wastewater service to residences where one meter provides service to two or more customers. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Times the number of units Meter Size All Meter Sizes $21.25 Per Unit Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) Times the number of units 0 to 9,000 $ 7.09 (Maximum 9,000 gallons times units) Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT COMMERCIAL METERED RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to all commercial and industrial customers and to where no other rate schedule applies. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Based on water ERC's (an ERC equals 300 gallons per day) Per ERC $29.70 Customer Account Charge (Per Metered Connection) $ 2.44 Non-Business/Commercial Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0 to 5,000 $ 3.45 5,001 to 10,000 $ 6.16 10,001 to 15,000 $ 8.21 15,001 and above $ 9.58 Business/Commerical Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) 0 to 5,000 $ 3.45 5,001 to 10,000 $ 4.64 10,001 and above $ 5.67 Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT COMMERCIAL METERED RATE SCHEDULE WASTEWATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For wastewater service to all commercial and industrial customers and to where no other rate schedule applies. RATES (Monthly) Base Facility Charge Based on water ERC's (an ERC equals 300 gallons per day) Per ERC $35.41 Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) All Gallons $ 7.09 Sewer Base Facility Charge (Flat Fee All Meter Sizes) $67.29 Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION METER WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to all temporary construction meters and to where no other rate schedule applies. Deposit In Advance Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) All Gallons Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 $272.00 $ 8.21 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTION RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — Applicable to all connections to the utility system for private fire protection service. RATES (Yearly) Base Facility Charge* Meter Size 2" 4" 6" 8" Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) All Gallons *Note: May be charged monthly. Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 $ 217.00 $ 678.00 $1,354.00 $2,167.00 $ 8.21 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ALLOWANCE FOR PRUDENT INVESTMENT RATE SCHEDULE ACCRUED GUARANTEED REVENUES AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — Applicable to all water and wastewater customers who require service from the plant and lines capacity. RATES (At time of connection — billed annually) Water Wastewater Per ERC $196.00 $269.00 Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES RATE SCHEDULE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — Applicable to all water and wastewater customers of the utility system. RATES: Account Service Fee Normal reconnection of service Violation reconnection of service Premises visit (in lieu of disconnect) Late Payment Charge Convenience Fee Initial Application Fees: Administrative Fee Plan Review Fee Inspection Fee Developer Agreement Fee Service Agreement Fee DRC Fee Request for meter test: 5/8" to 1 '/2" Meter 2" and above Meter Fee applicable when meter tests within tolerances Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 Normal Hrs. After Hrs. $37.00 $37.00 $103.00 per hour minimum (emergency only) $47.00 $37.00 $103.00 per hour minimum (emergency only) $ 6.00 $ 2.25 $300.00 2% of construction costs 1 '/z% of construction costs $4,897.00 $591.00 $50.00 $37.00 Actual cost plus 15% ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT RECLAIMED WATER RATE SCHEDULE WATER SERVICE AVAILABILITY — Available throughout the area served by the District. APPLICABILITY — For water service to all customers who require reclaim water for irrigation in the district. RATES (Monthly) Consumption Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) All Gallons Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015 $ 3.09 ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT CUSTOMER DEPOSITS APPLICABILITY — Before rendering service, the County will require a deposit to secure the payment of bills which shall be non-negotiable and non -transferable. The amount of such deposit shall be an amount at least necessary to cover charges for service for two billing periods. Deposit Type Meter Size Water Deposit Amt Wastewater Deposit Amt Residential 3/4" $ 85.00 $ 89.00 Residential 1" $118.00 $ 256.00 Residential 11/2" $234.00 $ 370.00 Residential 2" $469.00 $ 806.00 Multi -Family Two months Two months (per unit) estimated bill estimated bill Commercial 3/4" $118.00 $ 118.00 or two months estimated bill whichever is greater Commercial 1" $207.00 $ 379.00 or two months estimated bill whichever is greater Commercial 1 1/2" $469.00 $1,653.00 or two months estimated bill whichever is greater Commercial 2" $941.00 $1,894.00 or two months estimated bill whichever is greater Commercial 3" $1,120.00 $2,240.00 or two months estimated bill whichever is greater 4" and above Two months Two months estimated bill estimated bill Resolution 15-86 St. Lucie County Utility Rates Effective for bills rendered after June 1, 2015