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ITEM PUBLIC HEARING X
REGULAR
May 11, 1998 MGR /DEPT //
Meeting Authorization
REQUEST: Utility Department Requesting Approval of the First Reading of Ordinance
#702 Updating the Potable Water Irrigation Rates
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to authorize the first reading of Ordinance #702
which modifies the potable water irrigation rates for large users as well as policies
• and procedures relating to billing, payment, and delinquency procedures, deposit
and application fees, and stormwater deposit requirements.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This ordinance is needed to correct inequities between large and small irrigation
users created by the implementation of the water conservation rates adopted in 1996. In
addition, it was desirable to review several policies and procedures which needed to be
improved. A workshop was held on March 30, 1998 to review the recommendations of
the consultant hired to perform this work, Public Resources Management Group.
Additional information was requested at the workshop regarding the level of rates
charged and whether there should be a prior year adjustment for irrigation customers with
2" irrigation meters. Mr. Ori's response letter is attached and we concur with his
recommendations as follows:
a. Adopt the proposed rates included in Ordinance #702 to attenuate the
rate shock for the large irrigation users, and
• b. Not to retroactively apply credits for this rate change.
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ISSUE ANALYSIS:
The rates proposed in ordinance #702 corrects the inequity between master
metered irrigation customers and individually metered irrigation service. The block rates
adopted in 1996 were developed for 2" and smaller irrigation meters. The master
irrigation meters only were installed for developments which had reclaimed water
systems which needed an interim connection to the potable water system until reclaimed
was available.
A comparison of the proposed rates in Ordinance #702 versus the alternative rates
considered at the workshop is attached in the PRMG April 24, 1998 letter. The rate
shock increases approximately an additional 50% if the alternative rates are adopted. A
more detailed review of the issues considered in the rate analysis and customer service
III review are included in the August 13, 1997 PRMG report which is also attached. A
summary of the comparison of the different rates is as follows;
Usage Charge (per 1,000 gallons) Current Proposed Alternative
0 - 5,000 $0.91 $0.91 $1.25
5,001 -10,000 $0.91 $0.91 $1.50
10,001 - 15,000 $0.91 $1.25 $1.75
15,001 - 20,000 $0.91 $1.50 $2.00
20,001 - 25,000 $0.91 $1.75 $2.25
25,001 - 30,000 $0.91 $2.00 $2.50
Above 30,000 $0.91 $2.50 $2.50
If the alternative rate is chosen, the rate table would be replaced under the General
Irrigation Meter Service of Sec. 19 -102 of Ordinance #702.
FUNDING:
No funding is needed at this time. The adoption of Ordinance #702 could
generate additional water revenues of $150,000 to $200,000 per year. However, there
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will be a net decrease of revenues when these systems connect to the reclaimed water
system and the ERC factors are applied to the other irrigation meters.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the first reading of Ordinance #702 which modifies
the potable water irrigation rates for large users as well as policies and procedures
relating to billing, payment, and delinquency procedures, deposit and application
fees, and stormwater deposit requirements be approved.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
• The second reading of Ordinance #702 will be scheduled for the June 8, 1998 City
Commission meeting. The subdivisions of Howell Creek Reserve, Eagles Watch, Creeks
Run, and Grand Reserve will be notified in writing of the proposed changes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance #702
2. PRMG Workshop Response
3. PRMG Irrigation Rate Structure Review
4. PRMG Customer Service Review
COMMISSION ACTION:
• ORDINANCE NO. 702
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SEC. 19 -97 BILLING, PAYMENT, DELINQUENCY, SEC. 19 -98 APPEALS,
SEC. 19 -99 ANNUAL RATE REVIEW, SEC. 19 -100 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, SEC.
19 -101 OFFICE HOURS, SEC. 19- 102(1) USER CHARGE SCHEDULE, MONTHLY WATER
SERVICE RATES, SEC. 19- 102(6) USER CHARGE SCHEDULE, MISCELLANEOUS
CHARGES, AND SEC. 19- 165(e) BILLING, PAYMENT, PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT,
GENERAL OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 19, DIV. 4 RATES, FEES AND CHARGES; AND
ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 19, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida,
has determined it to be in the best interest of the safety, health, and welfare of the citizens of the
City of Winter Springs to provide for the adoption of Rates, Fees and Charges relating to water and
wastewater and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update these Codes from time to time.
• NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
SECTION I That Sec. 19 -97 Billing, payment, delinquency, is hereby deleted in its
entirety, and the following replaced therefore;
Sec. 19 -97. Billing, payment, delinquency. Users of the water and wastewater
- : - - - - - - - ' - :- :. ' - - system shall be billed monthly and payment shall be due upon
receipt of the bill when rendered. A If payment is not received by the City in full within thirty
(0) twenty (20) days from the date of mailing, the bill shall be unpaid amount is to be
considered to be in arrears and shall be considered delinquent. If there is an arrearage
amount due when the next monthly bill is printed, a late fee will be assessed at the rate of five
• percent (5 %) per month on the arrearage amount or five dollars ($5.00), whichever amount is
• greater. The customer shall be notified of the delinquent amount shat bo i rie udcd along with
the late fee charges by reference in the next months billing or specific notification as considered
necessary by the City Manager or his designee. If the entire bill is not paid in full within fifteen,
(15) ten (10) days from the date of mailing of the second bill, service shall be discontinued. A fee
of twenty dollars ($20.00) tcn dollars ($10.00) shall be assessed to reinstate service, and a fee of
twenty five dollars ($25.00) thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be assessed for reinstallment of a meter if
removed for nonpayment or unable to lock -off. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be assessed
for each check returned for insufficient funds or closed account. Any customer who has two (2)
returned checks within a six -month period will be required to make payment in cash or money
order.
ID SECTION II That Sec. 19 -98. Appeals is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the
following replaced therefore;
Sec. 19 -98 Appeals.
(a) Any user who feels his user charge their monthly bill for water and sewer service is
unjust and inequitable may make written application to the City Manager or his designee
requesting a review of his user charge their monthly bill within ten (10) days after the date of
rendering the bill by the City. The written request shall, whcn necessary, at a minimum, show
the basis of the adjustment, including the actual or estimated average flow of his wastewater or
freshwater the water and sewer use in comparison to the amount upon which the charge is based
and include a statement explaining the methods used in calculating the measurements or estimates
for the his appeal.
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• (b) The City Manager or his designee shall review the request and, if substantiated, the
monthly bill user charge for that user shall be recomputed based on the revised flow data and the
new charge shall be adjusted on the next bill. The decision of the city manager may be appealed to
the city commission whose decision shall be final and binding.
SECTION III That Sec. 19- 99(b). Annual Rate Review is hereby deleted in its
entirety, and the following replaced therefore;
Sec. 19 -99 Annual Rate Review.
(b) The city shall notify each user at least annually of the rate being charged for operation, and
maintenance, and replacement including debt service and depreciation of the water and sewer
utility . - , - . - - ., . - - . - .. ,- .. system.
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SECTION IV That Sec. 19- 100(b)(1). Application Requirements, Residential Users
is revised by the following;
Sec. 19 -100 Application Requirements.
(b)(1) Residential users The deposit fee shall accrue interest at the a rate of not to exceed six (6)
percent per annum as determined periodically by the City Manager or his designee, and shall
be paid annually by the applicant. Upon completion six (6) months or less.
The residential deposits will be based on the services provided by the City to such residence.
The following deposit schedule shall apply:
Residential
Deposit Amount ( *)
Water Only Service $25.00
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• Sewer Only Service $65.00
Water and Sewer Service $90.00
( *) Reflects deposit for water and wastewater service only; other deposits for services billed
on the utility bill, if any, are in addition to the above - referenced deposits. An inspection fee
shall be assessed at application and for each connection when applicable; refer to miscellaneous
charges, section 19- 102(5)c.
SECTION V That Sec. 19- 100(b)(2). Application Requirements, Nonresidential
users. is revised by the following;
(b)(2) Nonresidential users.... The deposit fee shall accrue interest at the a rate not to exceed e€ six
(6) percent per annum as determined by the City Manager or his designee, and shall be paid
• when service is terminated. annually to the applicant. The deposit shall be held for the term of
service. When service is terminated, the deposit plus interest less any outstanding fees and
charges shall be refunded to the user. There will be no interest refunded on any account in service
six (6) months or less.
The deposit shall be equal to two (2) times the average monthly bill for service as determined
by the City Manager or his designee, but in no event shall the deposit be less than $200.00.
SECTION VI That Sec. 19-101. Office Hours is revised by the following;
Sec. 19 -101 Office Hours.
(a) The business office is located at Onc North Fairfax Avcnuc, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida. It is open ...
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• SECTION VII That Sec. 19- 102(1) User charge schedule, general, monthly water
service rates is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following replaced therefore:
Sec. 19 -102. User charge schedule, general.
The following rates and charges shall apply to all systems unless otherwise specifically stated:
1. Monthly water service rates. The monthly water rate shall include the sum of the base
facility charge plus a volume charge per one thousand (1,000) gallons or a fraction thereof of
metered water consumption as set forth below:
Monthly
Charge ,
Individually Metered Residential Service:
Base Facility Charge
All meter sizes $3.58
Charge per
Thousand (1,000) Gallons
Volume Charge - Domestic Service (gallons)
0- 10,000 $0.91
10,001- 15,000 1.25
II 15,001- 20,000 1.50
20,001- 25,000 1.75
25,001- 30,000 2.00
Over 30,000 2.50
Volume Charge - Irrigation Service (gallons) [ *]
0 -5,000 $1.25
5,001- 10,000 1.50
10,001- 15,000 1.75
15,001- 20,000 2.00
Over 20,000 2.50
[ *] Reflects water use for residential irrigation service which is metered in addition to
domestic service from a single service connection to water system. For those customers
which receive dual metered service from a single service connection, the Base Facility
Charge will only be applied to Domestic Service (one charge per service connection).
Monthly
ERC Factor Charge
Master Metered Residential
and Non Residential Service:
Base Facility Charge (meter size)
5/8 x 3/4 and 3/4 inch 1.0 $3.58
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1 inch 2.5 8.94
• 1 1/2 inch 5.0 17.89
2 inch 8.0 28.62
3 inch 16.0 57.23
4 inch 25.0 89.50
6 inch 50.0 178.85
Volume Charge - Domestic Service per 1,000 gallons..0.91
Volume Charge - Irrigation Service per ERC (gallons) [ *]
0 -5,000 $1.25
5,001- 10,000 1.50
10,001- 15,000 1.75
15,001- 20,000 2.00
Over 20,000 2.50
[ *] For those customers which receive both individually metered domestic and
irrigation service from a single service connection, the Base Facility Charge will
only be applied to Domestic Service (one charge per service connection).
Monthly
ERC Factor Charge
General Irrigation Meter Service: [ *]
1110 Base Facility Charge (meter size)
5/8 x 3/4 and 3/4 inch 1.0 $3.58
1 inch 2.5 8.94
1 1/2 inch 5.0 17.89
2 inch 8.0 28.62
3 inch 16.0 57.23
4 inch 25.0 89.50
6 inch 50.0 178.85
Charge per
Thousand (1,000) Gallons
Volume Charge per ERC
0- 10,000 $0.91
10,001- 15,000 1.25
15,001- 20,000 1.50
20,001- 25,000 1.75
25,001- 30,000 2.00
Over 30,000 2.50
[ *] Reflects water use for irrigation service which is metered from a separate and
distinct service connection to the water system.
III The base facility charge is the minimum monthly charge applied in each account and will not be
assessed if the service is discontinued.
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SECTION VIII That Sec. 19- 102(6) User charge schedule, general, miscellaneous
charges is revised as follows;
Sec. 19 -102 User charge schedule, general.
(6) Miscellaneous Charges:
a. Reinstatement fee... $10.00 $20.00
b. Fee or charge... $50.00
c. Inspection fee... $20.00
d. Fee for all checks returned... $20.00
e. Application fee $10.00 $15.00
f. Reinstallation.... $25.00
• g. Pretreatment
li, Dcpo3it fco for residential users $65.00
i Deposit fcc for nonresidential uscrs $200.00
j-h. Capacity
lei. Television
SECTION IX That Sec. 19 -165. Billing, payment, penalties and enforcement of
Article V. Stormwater Management Utility is revised as follows;
Sec. 19 -165. Billing, payment, penalties and enforcement
(e) The owner of developed property that is not served by City water and sewer shall not be
required to pay the city a stormwater management utility fee deposit. in an amount equivalent to
• one (1) year of fcos for his property. The deposit may be adjusted in accordance with any
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f;tatemcnt as providod herein, thcn a prorata share of the deposit Shall be deducted to compcnsato
for the dclinqucnt foc. The property owner will be rcquircd to reestablish the deposit to the
appropriate monctary sum equivalcnt to ono (1) year of utility fees.
SECTION X - CONFLICTS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith being the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION XI - SEVERABILITY. If any section or portion of a section or
subsection of this ordinance proves to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional it shall not be held to
invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section or portion of section or
subsection or part of this Ordinance.
• SECTION XII - EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading
Posted
Second Reading and Public Hearing
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