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Home My WebLink About03-145 RESOLUTION NO. 03-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR ST, LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF WATER, WASTE-WATER AND RECLAIMED WATER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY ST. LUCIE COUNTY UTILITIES NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND DISTRICT WATER AND WASTE'WATER UTILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECT_WE DATE. 'vVHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for St. Lucie County, Florida, (the "Board") adopted Resolution No. 92-143, which set the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges for the St. Lucie County North Hutchinson Island District Water And Wastewater Utility; as revised by Resolution No. 92-213; and as revised by Resolution 96-216; and WHEREAS, the Board, on the advice and recommendation of its utility stag and technical advisors, finds Hat the revised Rates, Fees and Charges set forth in the attached Schedule are just and equitable and in the public interest; and WHERE, kS, the Board provided whtten notice of the proposed revision to the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges to the utility customers within the St. Lucie County North Hutchinson Island District Water And Wastewater Ufility which notice set forth the date, time and place of the meeting cf the Board at which such proposed revisions would be considered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges for the St. Lucie County North Hutchinson Island District Water And Wastewater Utility attached to this Resolution is hereby adopted. Section 2. Tl~s Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. The Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges for the St. Lucie County North Hutchinson Island District 'vVater And Wastewater Utility adopted by this Resolution shall be applied commencing with the invoices generated in the Utility's August billing cycle. After motion and second, the vote of this Resolution follows: Chairperson Cliff Barnes AYE Vice Chairman Panla A. Lewis ABSENT Commissioner John D. Bruhn AYE Commissio aer Frannie Hutchinson ABSENT Commissioner Doug Coward AYE PASSED AND~}~....Bt~$~I~ED this 15th day of July, 2003. ATTEST: .~'k ~""~(;0:?'",/' I~I~.ARD OF COUN~ COMMISSIONERS . ~ % ............ ..... / Deputy Clerk Chairinan APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: County Attorney ST. LUCIE COUNTY NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND UTILITY DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES WATER RESIDENTIAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY For water service for all purposes in single-famiJy homes, individually metered multi-family units, MONTHLY RATE - Base Facility Charge (no gallonage allowance): Meter Size Base Facility Charge 3/4" $9.47 1" $23.43 1-1/2" $47.33 2" $75.77 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 P us aallonaae rate Der 1,000 qallons as follows: Water Rate $3.88 $4.47 $5.36 Water Gallons 0-7,500 7,501-15,000 15,001- and above rev5-19-03 WATER MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY - MONTHLY RATE - For water service for all purposes in multi-family residences served by a master meter. Base facility charge times the number of units or ERC's (equivalent residential connections) (no gallonage allowance): Meter Size All meter sizes Base Facility Charge $6.73 per unit Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 P us qallonaqe rate per 1,000 aallons as follows: Water Rate $3.88 $4.47 $5.36 Water Gallons Der unit 0-6,800x # of units 6,801-15,000x # of units 15,001- and above x # of units -2- WATER GENERAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY - For water service for all purposes for customers who do not qualify for residential or multi-family services MONTHLY RATE Dasc facility charge brncs thc number of units or £RC'$ (equivelcnt residential conncction$) (no gallonege allowance): ~ Bese Facility 3/4" ~ 1-1/2" $4-7--.8-3 ~ $75.77 4z $473.30 6~ $ 757.07 Base Facility Charge for each ERC (equivalent residential connection assigned to premise) no gallonage allowance Meter Size Base Facility Charcle All meter sizes $9.47 per ERC Plus qallonaqe rate per 1,000 qallons as follows: Water Rate Water Gallons Block 1 $3.88 0-7,500 Block 2 $4.47 7,501-15,000 Block 3. $5.36 15,001- and above -3- TEMPORARY METERS INS rALLED ON FIRE HYDRANTS APPLICABILITY - For temporary service at fire hydrants (ie: temporary construction meters) MONTHLY RATE - $250.00 advance payment required. Balance of unused advance payment refundable upon return of meter in good working con~ition. Plus qallonaqe ra~ per 1,000 qallons as follows: (Based on monthlv consumption) Water Rate Water Gallons Block 1 $3.88 0-7,500 Block 2 $4.47 7,501-15,000 Block 3 $5.14 15,001- and above METER INSTALLATION FEES AMOUNT 3/4" meter $250.00 1" meter $300.00 ,~,.-,,,,.,,,, 1 1/2" meter $600.00 ~,,,,,,,.,,,, 2" meter $1,100.00 ,,, "' ......, ,,,,,,.,.,,,, 3" meter $2,600.00 ,,,.,.,..,,,.,.,,, All Above 3" - Actual Service Line Charges Short Service (same side of street as water main) Long Service (opposite side of street from water main) $1 100 00 $2,400.00 -4- WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULE APPLICABILITY- MONTHLY RATE - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE For wastewater service for all purposes in single family homes, individually metered multi-family units. Meter Size All Meter S~Zes Base Facility Charge as of 6/1/03 $11.76 Gallonage charge per 1,000 gallons: (Maximum ~,000 10,£:00gallons) $5.11 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY - For wastewater service for all purposes in multi-family residences served by a master meter. MONTHLY RATE - Base Facility Charge -imes number of units (no gallonage allowance): Meter Size Base Facility Charge as of 6/1/02 All Meter Si xes $10.79 per unit Gallonage charge per 1,000 gallons: $5.11 (To a maximum of 5,='00 9,000 gallons times the number of units) -5- APPLICABILITY - MONTHLY RATE - Base Facility Charge WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULE GENERAL SERVICE For wastewater service for all purposes for customers who do not qualify for residential or multi-family services. Dase Facility Charge es of 6/1/02 3/4" "' .... 2" $ 79.74 4" ~ $" '$467¢o-1- $111~.~3 Base Facility Charge for each ERC (equivalent residential connection assiqned to premise) no gallonage allowance Mete~ Size All meter sizes Base Facility Charqe $11.76 per ERC Gallonage charge per 1,000 gallons: No maximum gallonage $6.12 -6- MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES INITIATION OF SERVICE APPLICATION FEE Administrative fee to process a new customer/premise relationship for all sinqle familv and commercial accounts. $20.00 Developer AQreement Proce[sinq/Plan review fee. $250.00 BILLING CHARGE - Service charcle for each bill Der month. $1,09 REQUEST FOR METER TEST BY CUSTOMER Meter Size 3/4" 1" and 1 1/2" 2" and above Fee $30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $45.00 A~ualcostoftest If the meter is found to register in excess of the accuracy limits prescribed by the Utility, the deposit will be refunded. But if below such accuracy limit, the deposit will be retained by the District as a service charge for conducting the test. Normal recon nection Violation reco~nection Premises Visit (in lieu of disconnecffOn) RECONNECT CHARGES Normal Hours After Hours $30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $45.00 GUARANTEED REVENUES Whenever developers are required to pay guaranteed revenue fees, the charge for each equivalent residential connection required to be supported by the guaranteed revenue fees shall be as follows: Each equivalent residential connection, monthly, as determined by the Utility Water Wastewater Total $20.28 $27.08 $47.36 -7- Sin;lie Family Residential including detached residences duplexes, triplexes, townhou.~es and one-story garden apartments, all 3~4" meters 1" Meter 2" Meter CONNECTION CHARGES Water Plant $1122.00 Lines $222.00 Total $1344.00 Plant $1874.00 Lines $222.00 Total $1874.00 Plant $5980.00 Lines $222.00 Total $6202.00 Wastewater Plant $1485.00 Lines $320,00 $1805,00 Plant $1485.00 Lines $320.00 $1805.00 Plant $1485.00 Lines $320.00 $1805.00 -g- Multi-Family Master Metered - Per Unit Total Water 71.43% of Single Family Residential Charges $801.00 Lines $159.00 $960.00 Wastewater 90% of Single Family Residential Charges $1336.50 Lines $288,00 $1624.50 Commercial. Industrial & Institutional Per ERC - for each 250 gallQns per I~eak day of anticil~ated water flow Total plant $1122.00 Lines $222.OO $1344.00 Plant $1485.00 Lines $320.00 $1805.00 -9- APPLICABILITY - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS Before rendering service, the County will require a deposit to secure the payment of bills which shall be non-negotiable and non-transferrable. The amount of such deposit shall be an amount at least necessary to cover charges for service for two billing periods. Deposit Typ 9 Meter Size Residential 3/4" Residential I" Residential 1 W' Residential 2" Multi-Famil) Per Unit General Servi ,~e 3/4" $50.00 General Servi ;e 1" $115.00 General Servi ;e 1 ~" $200.00 General Servi ;e 2" $600.00 General Service 3" $700.00 4" and above Two months Estimated bill Water Deposit WastewaterDeposit Amount Amount $45.00 $50.00 $85.00 $225.00 $110.00 $315.00 $220.00 $685.00 $30.00 $45.00 $100.00 $320.00 $1400.00 $1600.00 $1900.00 Two months Estimated bill RECLAIMED WATER RATE SCHEDULE APPLICABILITY - For ell users of reclaimed water. MONTHLY RATE - Base facility charge - NONE Gallonage Charge: $2.56, per 1,000 gallons used. Minimum (lallonacle ~qilled per month. Class M Customers - volume of reclaimed water flow, as determined by monthly potable water meter. Class V Customers - no minimum required volume. METER SIZE 1"Meter 2" Meter 4"Meter RECLAIMED WATER METER INSTALLATION FEE Amount $250.00 $1100.00 $2600.00 METER SIZE SERVICE LENGTH TOTAL ESTIMATED CONNECTION COST 1" SHORT ~$~0.00 $1,100.00 1" LONG $I 740.00 $2,400.00 2" SHORT ~1510.00 $1,850.00 2" LONG $2550.00 $3,200.00 4" SHORT $5510.00 $6,750.00 4" LONG =9010.00 $10,800.00 Costs shown are for connections constructed by SLCU contractor. Developers may use a contractor of their choice, in which case the only developer obligation to SLCU would be the meter cost. If customer is on the same sidle of A1A as reclaimed water main, a short service is required. If the customer is on the side oppos te the reclaimed water main, a long service is required. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS The rates, fees, and charges described herein, shall be automatically decreased or increased, without hearing, upon application by the utility as follows: 1. For implementatioq of a decrease or increase in the rates, fees, and charges charged to the utility for water and/or waste~ater utility services, bulk water, electric power, or the amount of taxes or assessments levied against the utility, if any. 2. Annually as of the first day of the fiscal year, based upon an "operating cost index". The index shall be the Price Index in effect on the adjustment date determined by the Florida Public Service Commission, pursuant to Section 367.081.(4)(a), Florida Statutes, and Rule 25-30-420, Florida Administrative Code, as amended from time to time. 3. In the event that costs have been incurred for water quality testing required by regulatory agencies or that costs have been incurred as a result of the promulgation of regulations by other governmental agencies related to treatment procedures for water and sewage. 4. ADJUSTABLE EQ,JIVALENT RESIDENTIAL CONNECTION FEES AND CHARGES The water capacitv fees for any connection shall be initially determined bv summinQ the water flows that apply to the connec;ion, dividinq that total by ~lpd, and multiplyincl the resultinq number of ERCs by the Base Facility Charges specified bv 1 ERC. However, the minimum water capacib/fees for any connection shall be the fee specified for 1 ERC. If the averaqe daily flow for a connection durinq anv consecutive 12-month period is qreater than the average daily flow for which capacitv fees have been paid, the additional Base Facility Charqes shall be assessed for the excess flow for the next 12 month billing period. Accounts will be audited annually and if the ERC value is lower then the Base Facility Charcle will be lowered for the next 12 month period. If the average flow durincl any consecutive 24-month period is more thar~ 15% clreater than the average daily flow for which capacity fees have been paid, additional capacit~ fees shall be assessed for the excess flow. All such additional fees shall be determined by dividincl the total increase in the averaqe daily flow bv odd and multiplvinQ the resultincl number of ERCs by t~e capacity fee specified for 1 ERC. Once additional capacitv is purchased that ERG value carmot be lowered because the customer will have demonstrated a demand to the svstem that will have to be supported bv capacitv.