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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IMPLEMENTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND
• SEWER UTILITY DISTRICT CHARTER PASS-THROUGH
UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE FORT PIERCE
UTILITY AUTHORITY RATE INCREASES AND THE
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RATE
• INCREASES FOR UTILITY SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, St. Lucie County, Florida (the "County") entered into the Agreement
Between Fort Pierce Utility Authority And St. Lucie County, Florida, For Provision Of Bulk
Water, Wastewater And Reclaimed Water Service(the "FPUA ILA"), and pursuant to Section 4
of the FPUA ILA, FPUA has revised the Bulk Service water and sewer rates charged to the St.
Lucie County Water and Sewer District("District") for bulk water and sewer service (5°/increase
in July 2022, and 5% increase in October 2022) (the "FPUA Rate Increase"), as reflected on the
Notice provided by FPUA to the County on June 27, 2022(the "Rate Increase Notice Letter" and
the FPUA Rate Resolutions No. UA 2022-08 and 2022-09), copies of which are attached to this
Resolution as Composite Attachment l(the "FPUA Rate Increases"), and
• WHEREAS, Florida Power and Light Company has increased the rate for electric service
provided to the District pursuant to order of the Florida Public Service Commission (the "FPL
Rate Increases"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.03 of the Charter of the District provides for automatic pass-
through of rate increases from FPUA and FPL to the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of the St. Lucie
County Water and Sewer District (the "District"), revises the District's water and sewer rates to
implement the automatic pass-through of the FPUA Rate Increases and the FPL Rate Increases,
which revised water and sewer rates arc set forth on Attachment 2 to this Resolution ("October
Rate Adjustment").
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The October Rate
Adjustment will apply to customer bills starting in October 2022.
ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 2022.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Circuit C
Officio Clerk of the B
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
R
Chair, Board of County Commissioners
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS
County Attorney
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
FPUA Director of Utilities
206 South 6 t h Street (PO Box 3191)
COMMUNITY PROUD Fort Pierce, FL34950 (34948)
June 271h, 2022
Mr. Howard Tipton
County Adminstator
2300 Vrigina Avennue
Fort Pierce, FI 34982
Dear Mr. Tipton,
This letter is to provide you with important updates about the water and wastewater services that FPUA
provides to St. Lucie County. You are an important and valued customer and we want to keep you
informed about upcoming changes to our rate structures. As you will see in more detail below, these
changes are a direct result of rapid inflation and the relocation of the island water reclamation facility,
which will benefit our community for generations.
As you are aware, our nation is experiencing unprecedented inflation for all products and services. This
has affected FPUA by significantly increasing operating expenses for both water and wastewater
treatment. For example, the cost of lime and most process chemicals required for water and/or
wastewater treatment have doubled. Cost increases have been further exaggerated by the increased cost
of natural gas which has resulted in higher energy costs to power the treatment plants and higher fuel
prices to operate our maintenance fleet. To minimize the impact to our customers, FPUA has made
significant capital budget cuts and has elected to leave many positions throughout the company vacant.
However, due to this extreme inflation and our responsibility to our rate payers to operate a reliable and
fiscally responsible utility, the FPUA Board has authorized a rate increase of 10% to all water and
wastewater customers including Saint Lucie County which will occur in steps (5% in July and 5% in
October).
On another note, and in line with increasing resiliency efforts in St. Lucie County and the State of Florida,
we are proud to announce that we have made significant strides in the relocation of the Island Water
Reclamation Facility to the new southwest regional location on Energy Lane off of Selvitz Road. The IWRF
is being relocated for several reasons: First, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is
mandating that wastewater treatment plants on the Indian River Lagoon be upgraded at a substantial
cost, if not moved. (See the Florida Clean Waterways Act.) Second, given the increasingly sensitive
condition of our natural environment (i.e. record high manatee deaths last year which we follow through
the Manatee Center), we, as well as our Board and City Commission, agree that we must take every step
to protect the Indian River Lagoon and as such, feel it is time to move the plant far inland and away from
neighborhoods and homes. Finally, the relocation will allow for the reutilization of the current waterfront
location, which will stimulate the economic growth of the surrounding areas and provide long term
financial benefits to our community in the form of high paying jobs and tax dollars.
A�j Our mission is to provide our customers with economical, reliable and friendly 2020
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IV service in a continuous effort to enhance the quality of life in our community. OAKS
Reliable 3lic 772.466.1600 www.fpua.com ^NtoW01i
Power Provider * p ST. LUCIE COUNTY
FPLAIPROUD
Relocating the wastewater plant is a community investment that will benefit not only our environment
but also our city and county customers for generations. Accordingly, the FPUA Board has selected low
interest municipal bonds to provide the lowest cost option to fund the relocation effort. In order to obtain
these bonds, FPUA was required to further increase water and wastewater rates by an additional 10%.
This will also take effect in steps (S% in July and 5% in October).
We are taking every possible step to ensure that the new plant is more efficient and cost-effective when
operational. For example, the new plant will require 30% less energy to operate, and will also reduce the
draw from the upper Floridan Aquifer by about 2 million gallons per day by providing reuse water for the
neighboring Treasure Coast Energy Center cooling towers. We are also exploring ways to bring in grant
funding that will help us finance the move and alleviate some of the burden from our customers.
Thank you as always for your leadership and support, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any
questions.
Sincerely,
avier Cisneros, P.E.
EC:
Bo Hutchinson, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater Systems
George Landry, Public Utilities & Solid Waste Director
2018
.1. Our mission is to provide our customers with economical, reliable, and yg�S1
3 friendly service in a continuous effort to enhance the quality of life in our ^Pt0W0a
Reliable Public ST LUCIE COUNTY
Power Provider community.
RESOLUTION NO. UA 2022-08
A RESOLUTION AMENDING, SUPERSEDING, AND RESCINDING THE SCHEDULE OF
---- ---RATES-AND CHARGES FOR WATER -SERVICES FURNISHED-BY---FORT-PIERCE---
UTILITIES AUTHORITY, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, IN RESOLUTION NO. UA 2021-06,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA,
ARTICLE XII; PROVIDING FOR TWO SEPARATE 10.0% INCREASES IN THE
CUSTOMER AND VOLUME CHARGES, BASED ON THE RATE SUFFICIENCY,
DEMONSTRATED IN THE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT, AND THE 2022
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ANNUAL PRICE INDEX; AND PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE$ HEREOF.
WHEREAS, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority was created and established by the City
Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, through a referendum election held in said City on
May 30, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Article XII, grants to said Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority the power and duty to fix rates to be charged for gas, electricity, water,
wastewater (sanitary sewer), and other Utility Services sold and services rendered by said Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), Fort
Pierce, Florida:
SECTION I: WATER SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE - The schedule of rates and charges to be
imposed for the commodity and facilities furnished by the water system of FPUA shall be subject
to revision from time to time as may be necessary. Unless the context otherwise requires, the
terms defined in this Resolution shall have the meanings specified in the Resolution entitled
General Rules and Regulations Governing the Provision of Utility Service, The schedule thereof,
which shall be applicable to all water service within the territory served by FPUA, with the
exception of certain authorized contracts, shall be implemented as follows:
Res. No. UA 2022-08
Page 1 of 5
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A. MONTHLY RATE: Monthly charges for water service are as follows:
TABLE NO W-1JULY 1;2022 (1)
Included in Minimum Charge
---.. _ -
Meter Size
_ia:) ------
Customer
Charge
Volume in
Gallons
3,000
(b:)
Volume
Charge
$ 12.75
Minimum
Charge
-Unmetered _-
Fire
Protection
5/8 x 3/4 inch
$ 16.58
$ 29.33
NA
1 inch
41.17
6,000
25.50
66.67
$ 3.56
11/2 inch
82.41
12,000
51.00
133.41
5.68
2 inch
131.77
18,000
76.50
208.27
8.04
3 inch
263.65
38,000
161.50
425.15
15.85
4 inch
411.74
52,000
221.00
632.74
23.65
6 inch
823.48
105,000
446.25
1,269.73
49.60
8 inch
1,317.59
180,000
765.00
2,082.59
80.34
10 inch
1,893.99
240,000
1,020.00
2,913.99
113.41
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TABLE NO W-1 OCTOBEk'1 2022 (2)
Included in Minimum Charge
(a (b.)
Customer Volume in Volume
Charge Gallons Charge _
$ 18.24 3,000 $ 14.04
(C.)
Minimum
Charge
(d.)
Unmetered
Fire
Protection
Meter Size
5/8 x 3/4 inch
$ 32.28
NA
1 inch
45.29
6,000
28.08
73.37
$ 3.92
1 1/2 inch
2 inch
90.65
12,000
56.16
.146.81
6.25
144.95
18,000
84.24
229.19
8.84
3 inch
290.02
38,000
_ 177.84
467.86
17.44
4 inch
452.91
52;000
243.36 .
696.27
26.02
6 inch
905.83
105,000
491.40
1,397.23 _
54.56
8.inch,
1,449.35
180,000
841.4.0
2,291.75
88.37
10 inch
2,083.39
240,000
1,123.20
3,206.59
124.75
Res, No. UA 2022-08
Page 2 of 5
1. Customer (Readiness -to -Serve) Charge, as shown in Table No. W-1:
a. Active Account: The flat monthly charge based on the serving water Meter size.
b. Inactive Account: An active account becomes inactive when a Customer elects
to voluntarily disconnect Utility Services. Voluntary disconnection includes services
disconnected for nonpayment, and Meter(s) removed due to tampering. This charge
would not be billed if the Meter has been removed from a structure which has been
- demolished.- This -charge is also referred to -as-the Customer_ Charge- for -Active
--
Accounts, and will be billed to the owner of the property based on the serving water
Meter size.
c. Fire Flow Meters: The Customer Charge for Fire Flow Meters will be the
Customer Charge for the required equivalent domestic Meter size, excluding fire flow.
When Fire Flow Meters are replaced, the Customer Charge will remain the same if the
replacement Meter is equivalent in flow characteristics to the original Meter.
2. Volume Charge: For Residential and Commercial Customers, all additional water usage
in excess of the gallon volume quantities listed in Table No. W-1 will be charged on the
basis of monthly metered water usage at the rate of $4.25 per 1,000 gallons beginning
in July and $4.68 on October 1, 2022. [See Conservation Charge (Section I.A.5.a.) for
further explanation.]
3. Minimum Charge: As shown in Table No. W-1, the Minimum Charge is the Customer
Charge plus the Volume Charge; the Volume Charge is based on a minimum number of
gallons determined by the serving water Meter size.
4. Unmetered Fire Protection: As shown in Table No. W-1, Unmetered Fire Protection is
the readiness -to -serve charge for private hydrants, sprinkler systems, hose cabinets,
standpipes, or any other device used exclusively for fire protection.
S. Exceptions: The following volume charges differ from those listed in Table No. W-1,
aa; s+ !4 TABLE 1y01�1,2JlJLY l; 2022_(lj'-
Gallons
Per Month
5/8 x 3/4 Inch
Conservation Charge
Irrigation
Volume Charge
Up to 101000 *
$4.25
$4.25 _
10,001-15,000
5.31
_ 5.31.
Over 15,000
6.38
8.98
'r� i isTA6LE,N0
`:VU, 2 OCTbBERxT, Z02,
( ) ` U�
Gallons
Per Month
(a.)
5/8 x 3/4 Inch
Conservation Charge
(b.)
Irrigation
Volume Charge
Up to 10,000 *
$4.68
$4.68
10,001. - 15,000
5.85
5.85
Over 15,000
_ 7.02
9.88
* This row is not an Exception, but is provided as a reference for clarity.
Res. No. UA 2022-08
Page 3 of 5
a. Conservation Charge for 5/8 x 3/4 Inch Meters: For the purpose of promoting
water usage conservation, a Conservation Charge for all Residential and Commercial
Customers served by 5/8 x 3/4 inch water Meters is shown in Table W-2. The
Conservation Charge shall be 1.25 times the Volume Charge for water usage from
10,001 to 15,000 gallons per month, and 1.5 times the Volume Charge for water usage
-�---- ---over 15;000 gallons -per morith:----- --
b. Irrigation Volume Charge: As shown in Table No. W-2, all additional usage in
excess of the gallons included in the Minimum Charge will be billed on the basis of
monthly metered water usage at the rates listed,
B. BULK WATER RATES: Bulk water rates were established through an interlocal
agreement with St. Lucie County, Florida for the provision of bulk water, wastewater and
reclaimed water services and enacted through St. Lucie County Ordinance No. 04-023,
Amendment 1 to that bulk service agreement allows for revisions to bulk water and
wastewater rates at such time and in the same percentage as the FPUA revisions to
residential customer rates. The usage charge for bulk water will be charged on the basis of
monthly metered usage at the rate of $5.47 per 1,000 gallons beginning in July and $6.02 on
October 1, 2022.
C. FIRE HYDRANT METERS: When Water is delivered through a fire hydrant Meter on a
temporary basis, the temporary Water billing rate will be at the 5/8 x 3/4 inch Meter rate
unless, as determined by FPUA staff, demand and/or usage warrant a different rate.
D. ANNUAL INDEXING PROVISION: In order to ensure that FPUA utility rates shall be
sufficient to pay all operating and maintenance expenses, capital outlay, bond interest and
redemption costs, and all other costs of each respective utility operation, the FPUA Board
may adjust the monthly rates and charges of the water system based on the Florida Public
Service Commission annual price index without further action by the City Commission of the
City of Fort Pierce. The price index is established by March 31 of each year and is calculated
using a comparison of the U.S. Department of Commerce's average Gross Domestic Product
Implicit Price Deflator Index for the preceding two years. Such new rates shall be submitted
to the FPUA Board for approval and become effective following FPUA Board approval. If in
any year the FPUA Board does not apply the price index to the current rates and charges of
the water system, such adjustment shall not carry forward to future years.
E. TAX ADJUSTMENT: The amount computed at the above Monthly Rate shall be subject
to taxes and assessments imposed by any governmental authority which are assessed on the
basis of Meters or Customers or the price of or revenues from water service sold or volume
of water purchased for sale or sold, Accordingly, Unmetered Fire Protection service charges
are not subject to Utility Tax or Surcharge.
Res. No. UA 2022-08
Page 4 of 5
A utility tax of 10%shall be added to all rate schedules for service inside the city limits of
the City of Fort Pierce, Florida. The amount will not exceed the limitation established by
Subsection 166.231, Florida Statutes.
F. SURCHARGE: A surcharge of 25% shall be added to all rate schedules for service
provided outside the city limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida. The amount will not exceed
_ __the-Limitation-established-by-Subsection-180.19.1,- Flo rid a -Statutes —
SECTION ll: This Resolution and all rate changes referred to therein shall take effect (1)
for the first 10.0%, on the first billing cycle of the next billing month afterthe FPUA Board adopts
and, if required, the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida approves such resolutions,
and (2) for the second 10.0%, on October 1, 2022.
Adopted this the 310 day of May, 2022 A.D.
ATTEST:
f Secretary Chairman
Approved as to form and correctness:
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Attorney
Res. No. UA 2022-08
Page 5 of 5
RESOLUTION NO. UA 2022-09
A RESOLUTION AMENDING, SUPERSEDING, AND RESCINDING THE SCHEDULE OF
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES FURNISHED BY FORT PIERCE
UTILITIES AUTHORITY, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, IN RESOLUTION NO. UA 2021-08,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA,
ARTICLE XII; PROVIDING FOR TWO SEPARATE 10.0% INCREASES IN THE
CUSTOMER AND USAGE CHARGES, BASED ON THE RATE SUFFICIENCY,
DEMONSTRATED IN THE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT, AND THE 2022
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ANNUAL PRICE INDEX; AND PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATES HEREOF,
WHEREAS, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority was created and established by the City
Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, through a referendum election held in said City on
May 30, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Article XII, grants to said Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority the power and duty to fix rates to be charged for gas, electricity, water,
wastewater (sanitary sewer), and other Utility Services sold and services rendered by said Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), Fort Pierce,
Florida:
SECTION I: WASTEWATER SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE -The schedule of rates and charges
to be imposed for the services and facilities furnished by the wastewater system of FPUA shall be
subject to revision from time to time as maybe necessary. Unless the context otherwise requires,
the terms defined in this Resolution shall have the meanings specified in the resolution entitled
General Rules and Regulations Governing the Provision of Utility Service. The schedule thereof,
which shall be applicable to all wastewater service within the territory served by FPUA, shall be
implemented as follows:
Res. No. UA 2022-09
Page 1 of 5
A, MONTHLY RATE: Monthly charges for wastewater service areas follows:
7ABLUNO: WW4
Customer Charge
Customer Charge
Ocfober�,-2022-j2)--
5/8 x 3/4 inch
$ 17.85
$ 19.64
1 inch
44.72
49.19
-
1 1/2 inch
89.40
98.34
2 inch
143.11
157.42.
3 inch
286.21
314.83
4 inch
447.16
491.88
6 inch
894.30
983.73
8 inch
1,430.95
1,574.05. .
10 inch
2,056.99
2,262.69
1. Customer (Readiness -to -Serve) Charge, as shown in Table No. WW-1:
a. Active Account: The flat monthly charge based on the serving water Meter
size.
b. Inactive Account: An active account becomes inactive when a Customer elects
to voluntarily disconnect Utility Services. Voluntary disconnection includes services
disconnected for nonpayment, and Meter(s) removed due to tampering. This charge
would not be billed if the Meter has been removed from a structure which has been
demolished. This charge is also referred to as the Customer Charge for Active
Accounts, and will be billed to the owner of the property based on the serving water
Meter size.
TABLE (`�O:V'w1W
(2,) (2.)
Usage Charge Usage Charge
Per 1,000 Gallons Per 1,000 Gallons
July 1, 2022 (1) October 1, 2022 (2)
$ 6.40 $ 7.04
2. Usage Charge: Usage Charges are based on the quantity of wastewater
discharged to FPUA's wastewater system. All wastewater service will be charged on the
basis of monthly -metered water usage at the rate shown in Table No. WW-2.
a. Standard: Single family Residential wastewater usage (individual metered
water usage) up to 10,000 gallons per month shall be billed the wastewater Usage
Charge. Standard Commercial wastewater usage per month shall be billed the
wastewater Usage Charge based on 100 percent of the monthly metered water usage.
Res, No, UA 2022-09
Page 2 of 5
b. Non -Standard: If a large percentage of water entering a Commercial
establishment will not be discharged to FPUA's wastewater system, a separate water
service and Meter may, with the approval of the Director of Utilities or his or her
authorized representative, be installed to serve that portion of the establishment. In
cases where 100% of the flow from the separate Meter will not be discharged to
sewer, the Meter will be utilized as a deduct Meter. In cases where a portion of the
--flow-from-the-separate-Meter-is discharged to sewer; -a -percentage -of -the -flow -from--- - -
the separate Meter will be deducted from the master Meter flow. The specific
methodology for establishing the percentage is described below.
The Customer must satisfy the following requirements for FPUA to determine
approval or disapproval of a separate water service and Meter for the purpose of
billing the Non -Standard Usage Charge.
i. Provide a signed and sealed letter from a registered professional engineer
describing water use and wastewater generation volumes for the processes or
flow streams to be considered for the Non -Standard Usage Charge, including any
relevant process information or documentation to substantiate the estimated
flows.
ii. Provide signed and sealed facility drawings, including piping arrangements,
flow schematics, and desired water metering locations.
iii. If wastewater flows from the facility involve industrial processes (including
cooling tower discharges), the Customer must submit an application to FPUA for
an Industrial Pretreatment Permit.
Upon approval, the Customer shall develop the percentage of monthly -
metered water usage that will be applied to the wastewater Usage Charge, using
a method acceptable to FPUA. Customer Charges for both water and wastewater
will be billed on the account set up for Non -Standard wastewater billing. The
percentage adjustment does not apply to Customer Charges.
At the discretion of FPUA, all Commercial accounts with the Non -Standard
Usage Charge are subject to periodic review and subsequent adjustment to
determine that the percentage accurately reflects the wastewater generation
volume to be used for billing. To comply with this clause, Customers shall provide
updates of the information required in Section I, A, (2) (b) above.
3. Maximum Residential Charge: The maximum monthly wastewater charge for
individually metered (water Meter) single-family Residential accounts in any month shall
not exceed an amount computed as the Customer Charge plus the Usage Charge, up to
and including 10,000 gallons of required monthly service. Any water Meter serving more
than one single-family Residential unit shall be billed on total monthly metered water
usage for wastewater service.
Res. No. UA 2022-09
Page 3 of 5
B. METERED WASTEWATER: Wastewater charges are based on the quantity of
wastewater discharged to FPUA's wastewater system. In some cases the Customer may
receive its water supply from a source other than FPUA. In these cases, FPUA may allow
utilization of a sewer flow Meter or installation of a water Meter that meters the alternate
source of water supply for wastewater billing purposes, Wastewater metering is not a
preferred method, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis prior to allowing its
------implemeritafion.
C. BULK WASTEWATER RATES: Bulk wastewater rates were established through an
interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County, Florida for the provision of bulk water,
wastewater and reclaimed water services and enacted through St. Lucie County Ordinance
No. 04-023. Amendment 1 to that bulk service agreement allows for revisions to bulk water
and wastewater rates at such time and in the same percentage as the FPUA revisions to
residential customer rates. The charge for bulk wastewater will be billed on the basis of
monthly metered water usage at the rate of $5.76 beginning in July and $6.34 on October 1,
2022 per 1,000 gallons.
D. OTHER FACILITIES (FLAT RATE SEWER): Any facility using the wastewater system not
included in the above categories shall be charged an amountto be determined bythe Director
of. Utilities or his or her authorized representative. This charge will be billed monthly.
E. PRIVATE SEPTAGE: FPUA's treatment facilities for treatment and disposal are not
designed to directly accept private septage; therefore, FPUA shall accordingly refuse to
accept private septage into its system unless it has been processed through a FPUA approved
pretreatment facility.
F. ANNUAL INDEXING PROVISION: In order to ensure that FPUA utility rates shall be
sufficient to pay all operating and maintenance expenses, capital outlay, bond interest and
redemption costs, and all other costs of each respective utility operation, the FPUA Board
may adjust the monthly rates and charges of the wastewater system based on the Florida
Public Service Commission annual price index without further action by the City Commission
of the City of Fort Pierce. The price index is established by March 31 of each year and is
calculated using a comparison of the U.S. Department of Commerce's average Gross
Domestic Product Implicit Price Deflator Index for the preceding two years. Such new rates
shall be submitted to the FPUA Board for approval and become effective following FPUA
Board approval. If in any year the FPUA Board does not apply the price index to the current
rates and charges of the wastewater system, such adjustment shall not carry forward to
future years.
G. TAX ADJUSTMENT: The amount computed at the above Monthly Rate shall be subject
to taxes and assessments imposed by any governmental authority which are assessed on the
basis of Meters or Customers or the price of or revenues from wastewater service sold.
Res. No. UA 2022-09
Page 4 of 5
H. SURCHARGE: A surcharge of 25% shall be added to all rate schedules for service
provided outside the city limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida. The amount will not exceed
the limitation established by Subsection 180.191, Florida Statutes.
--- -SEC—TION-Ils This -Resolution -and-all rate changes -referred to therein shall take -effect (1)------
for the first 10.0%, on the first billing cycle of the next billing month after the FPUA Board
adopts and, if required, the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida approves such
resolutions, and (2) for the second 10.0%, on October 1, 2022.
This the 31' day of May, 2022 A.D.
ATTEST:
Secretary Chairman
Approved as to form and correctness;
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Attorney
Res. No. UA 2022-09
Page 5 of 5
10/1/2022 RATE SCHEDULE FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
BASE FACILITY CHARGE PER METER SIZE WATER SEWER
5/8"
22.30
26.57
1"
55.72
26.57
11/2"
111.43
26.57
2"
178.28
26.57
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
N/A
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS
WATER SEWER
0-5000 GALLONS
6.02
7.99
5001-10000 GALLONS
7.05
7.99
10001-15000 GALLONS
9.34
N/A
15001 AND ABOVE
10.90
N/A
**** Sewer caps off at 10,000 gallons ****
MULTI -FAMILY SERVICE
CHARGE PER UNIT WHEN SERVED BY MASTER METER WATER SEWER
PER UNIT 15.85 23.93
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS PER UNIT
0-2500 GALLONS
6.02
7.99
2501-5000 GALLONS
7.05
7.99
5001-7500 GALLONS
9.34
7.99
7501 AND ABOVE
10.90
7.99
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
N/A
**** Sewer caps off at 9,000 gallons ****
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
BASE FACILITY CHARGE WATER SEWER
PER ERC 33.44 39.86
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS WATER SEWER
0-5000 GALLONS
6.02
7.99
S001-10000 GALLONS
6.02
7.99
10001 AND ABOVE
6.50
7.99
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
NIA
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION METERS
ADVANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED 280.00
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS WATER SEWER
ALL CONSUMPTION
9.34
N/A
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
N/A
NON BUSINESS -GENERAL PURPOSE
BASE FACILITY CHARGE
WATER
SEWER
PER ERC
33.44
39.86
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS
WATER
SEWER
0-5000 GALLONS
6.02
7.99
5001-10000 GALLONS
7.05
7.99
10001-15000 GALLONS
9.34
7.99
15001 AND ABOVE
10.90
7.99
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
N/A
FIRE PROTECTION - MASILK IVILTERED
PER ETE ZE
20A2
45.
N/A
63.58
763.00
N/A
127,00
1524.00
N/A
8" 203.25
2,439.00
N/A
.CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALL01W_
774-
N/A
HPF1" 412.00
HPF3" 2,12S.00
10/1/2022 MISC CHARGES AND FEES FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS PER METER SIZE WATER SEWER
5/8'
85.00
89.00
1"
118.00
256.00
11/2"
234.00
370.00
2"
469.00
806.00
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT CHARGE (per bill)
2.76
N/A
MULTI -FAMILY SERVICE
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS WATER SEWER
TWO MONTHS ESTIMATED BILL
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS PER METER SIZE WATER SEWER
5/8"
118.00
118.00
1"
207.00
379.00
1 1/2"
469.00
1,653.00
2"
941.00
1,894.00
3"
1,102.00
2,240.00
(OR TWO MONTHS ESTIMATED BILL WHICHEVER IS GREATER)
IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS WATER SEWER
BASE FACILITY CHARGE 1" METER
55.72
N/A
BASE FACILITY CHARGE 1 1/2" METER
111.43
N/A
BASE FACILITY CHARGE 2" METER
178.28
N/A
0-15000 GALLONS
9.34
N/A
15001 AND ABOVE
10.90
RECLAIM WATER SERVICE
CONSUMPTION CHARGE PER 1000 GALLONS WATER SEWER
ALL GALLONS 3.49 N/A
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES
ACCRUED GUARANTEED REVENUES (SHI - Per ERC) 1,955
ACCRUED GUARANTEED REVENUES (Per ERC) W-18.37,WW-2S.24
220.42
302.82
NORMAL RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
41.00
AFTER HOURS RECONNECTION OF SERVICE (emergency only)
115.00
VIOLATION RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
51.00
PREMISES VISIT (in lieu of disconnect)
41.00
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE PER BILL
6.00
6.00
CONVENIENCE FEE CREDIT/BEBIT CARD USE
2.25
2.25
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
300.00
PLAN REVIEW FEE (2%of construction costs)
N/A
N/A
INSPECTION FEE (1 1/2% of construction costs)
N/A
DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FEE
4,897.00
SERVICE AGREEMENT FEE
0.00
REQUEST FOR METER TEST (5/8" to 11/2" meter)
41.00
REQUEST FOR METER TEST 2' and above meter actual + 15%
N A
Rates effective for bills rendered after 10/1/2022