HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 09 11 Consent C Water and Sewer Deposit and Consumption Billing Policy
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM C
INFORMl\TIONAL
CONSENT XX
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
September 11, 2000
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Finance Department is requesting the City Commission approve a
modification to the Water and Sewer Deposit and Consumption Billing Policy for the
Wyman Fields Project and make a General Fund contribution to the Utility Fund to cover
the Wyman Fields water and sewer consumption during the rehabilitation period.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to have the Commission approve a modification to the Water
and Sewer Deposit and Consumption Billing Policy to accommodate the special needs of the
City and a non-profit agency involved in low-income housing rehabilitation projects. And
approve a General Fund contribution to the Utility Fund to cover Wyman Fields consumption
charges during the rehabilitation period.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The City currently has two residential application procedures for water and sewer service but
feels that a third category is needed to accommodate the needs of the City sponsored Housing
Improvement Project with Wyman Fields Foundation.
Current
1. Regular ------ The City requires that residential customers remit a $90 deposit for water and
sewer service per Ordinance No. 702.
2. Courtesy ------ In addition, as a standard operating procedure, the City has allowed for
"courtesy turn on/offs" for its residents for a number of years. Courtesy turn on/offs do not
require a deposit. Courtesy turn on/offs are used by landlords for the most part that want to
clean the residence in between tenants. The City offers a one-week courtesy turn on/off for
$10.50, which includes the turn on, water usage for one week and the turn off. The City also
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offers a two-week courtesy turn on/off for $21.00; this includes the turn on, water usage for
two weeks and the turn off.
Proposed
The City has identified a need for a third category of residential water and sewer usage
associated with the Wyman Fields Project and proposes the following additional standard
operating procedure:
3. City Sponsored Housing Improvement Proj ect ----- Frequent turn on and turn off needs of this
project are not cost effective to the City under the current policy and a burden on the Project.
Staff proposes two recommendations:
1. That there be a one turn on and one turn off charge per unit. The base facilities
charge and stormwater charge would be waived resulting in the consumption only
being billed along with the one time turn on and turn off fee. The requirement for a
deposit be waived.
2. That the Commission contribute the cost of the turn on and of [fee along with the
consumption charges from the General Fund to the Utility Fund as part of the City's
contribution to the project. The total cost is estimated to be less than $500.
RECOMMENDATION: The Commission approve a modification to the Water and Sewer
Deposit and Consumption Billing Policy to allow for the special water usage circumstances
surrounding the Wyman Fields Project.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Upon approval by the Commission, the additional standard operating procedure would be
implemented and become effective immediately.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: