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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD /
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
June 2, 2004
Meeting
Consent
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Public Hearing X
Regular
ITEM B
REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the
Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency hold a Public Hearing for Ordinance 2004-26,
a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (LS-CP A-04-2) to include the 10-year
Water Facilities Work Plan, by amending the Future Land Use Element, the Conservation
Element, the Capital hnprovements Element, the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, and
the Potable Water Sub-element of the Infrastructure Element.
PURPOSE: To incorporate the new lO-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan into the
Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan as mandated by the Florida Legislature in 2002.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
Florida Statute 163.3174 (4) : The Local Planning Agency shall have the general responsibility
for the conduct of the comprehensive plmming program. Specifically, the Local Planning Agency
shall:
(a) Be the agency responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive plan or plan amendment
and shall make recommendations to the governing body regarding the adoption or amendment of
such plan...
(b) Monitor and oversee the effectiveness and status of the comprehensive plan and recommend
to the governing body such changes in the comprehensive plan as may from time to time be
required.. .
Florida Statute 163.3187 Amendment of adopted comprehensive plan.
Florida Statute 166.041 Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
Winter Springs Charter Section 4.15 Ordinances in General.
Winter Springs Article III. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Section 15-30. Authority, purpose and intent:
Section 15-36. Review criteria:
Section 15-37. Local Planning Agency Review and Recommendation:
Prior to the City Commission's consideration of the application, the Local Planning Agency shall
consider the application(s) at a Public Hearing, along with the staff review board's
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recommendation, and recommend that the City Commission approve, approve with
modifications (text only), or deny The application for transmittal to the Department of
Community Affairs. At a minimum, the Local Planning Agency shall consider the same factors
considered by the staff review board. The LP A shall hold at least one (I) public hearing prior to
making its recommendation to the City Commission.
CHRONOLOGY:
May 20,2004- Public Noticing in Orlando Sentinel ofLP A Public Hearing
June 2, 2004- P& Z Board (LP A) to hear the request and make recommendation to the
Commission
CONSIDERA TIONS:
In anticipation of the rapid population growth and increasing water demands facing the state and
the potential threats to both the economy and natural resources, the Legislature amended the
Florida Water Resources Act (Chapter 373, F.S.) in 1997. The amendments required the five (5)
water management districts to initiate regional water supply planning in all areas of the state
where reasonable anticipated sources of water were deemed inadequate to meet year 2020
projected demands. The water supply plans were required to include a list of water source
options, to meet anticipated demands while sustaining water resources and related natural
systems. As of August 2001, all the required regional water supply plans were completed.
The 2002 Legislature expanded the local government comprehensive plan requirements to
strengthen coordination of water supply planning and local land use planning. These new
requirements include the need to adopt a long-range water supply facilities work plan into the
comprehensive plan. The work plan must project Winter Springs' needs for at least a 10-year
period, identify and prioritize the water supply facilities and source(s) of water that will be
needed to meet those needs, and include in the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improyements the
capital improvements identified as needed for the first five years. Each listed capital
improvement included in the Five- Year Schedule must identify a financially feasible revenue
source, not one that is speculative or contingent. (Winter Springs does not require any additional
capital improvements during the Five-Year Schedule to meet projected water supply needs.)
Winter Springs is required to complete a Work Plan and amend the Comprehensiye Plan
accordingly by January 01, 2005. The Comprehensive Plan amendment is not exempt from the
two amendment cycle for large scale comprehensive plan amendments.
Within the Work Plan Winter Springs must address all suppliers of water to residents and any
water supplied to non-residents by the City, whether as customers or through wholesale
agreement.
Overview of Winter Springs Approach to the Work Plan:
Winter Springs is proposing to continue the progressive plan that it has been implementing since its
purchase of private utilities in 1984 and 1990. The plan is based on sound solutions, both
economically and environmentally. The main components of the Work Plan revolve around the
following:
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1. Development of and optimization of groundwater supplies
2. Expansion of reclaimed water systems
3. Water conservation program including conservation rate structure
4. Evaluation of alternative water sources
On a priority basis, Winter Springs will continue to inyest and expand in the existing reuse system
and water conservation program. The Water Plan recommends continuation of the residential
reclaimed water retrofit program and continuing the planning related to alternative water supply
development.
As part of creating the Work Plan, Winter Springs will work with the SJRWMD to ensure the
Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) is considered. The RWSP details the SJRWMD's studies of
water supply opportunities available to local communities to reduce their dependence on local
groundwater.
Discussions with the SJRWMD regarding potential water supply sources, the amount of water
ayailable to be permitted from these sources, coordination with other water suppliers and support
funding for capital projects will be ongoing throughout the amendment process. Discussion will
continue year-to-year as improved water supply infornlation becomes available, projections are
updated and technologies to produce and conserve water are improved.
Based on information contained in the Draft Water Supply Assessment 2003 Report and a
continuation by the City of the residential reclaimed water system and conservation programs,
Winter Springs will not need additional groundwater or other potable water to meet its needs through
2020. Winter Springs is pursuing the option 0 f a "secondary level" oftreated water for distribution
in conjunction with the reclaimed water. Several options have been investigated:
1. Using Lake Jesup as a source water.
2. Connecting to the Tri-Party (Sanford I Lake Mary I Seminole) for "secondary leyel"
water as a source water (Lake Monroe).
3. Combining 1 and 2.
4. In conjunction with 1, supply "secondary level" water to Oyiedo and lor Casselberry.
Overview of Potable Water Suppliers in Winter Springs:
Winter Springs is located in Seminole County in Central Florida. A service area map (Map 1-1)
is attached which identifies the potable water service area. Within the incorporated area of
Winter Springs, potable water is supplied to customers by the City utilities system(s), a small
private utility, private utility self-supply water suppliers (individual wells), Seminole County
Environmental Services and the City of Casselberry.
1. Winter Springs Utilities
The City of Winter Springs owns and operates three water treatment plants within its corporate
limits. These facilities have been interconnected to form one system and are covered by one
SJRWMD Consumptiye Use Permit (CUP). (See following page for summary of the facilities by
Water Plant.)
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2. Seminole County Utilities Water Supply (SeES)
SCES supplies potable water to Tuscawilla Unit 2 via the Southeast Service Area (SESA). This
is an area that includes approximately 65 single-family homes (22,750 gpd). It is very small in
comparison with the overall SESA capacity and should be adequately served by SESA. See the
Seminole County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan for details on their system(s).
According to inforn1ation available from the Seminole County Water Supply Facilities Work
Plan, the SESA is supplied by the Southeast Regional WTP, Indian Hills WTP and Lake Hayes
WTP. The current groundwater supply and treatment facilities are sufficient to meet the demands
through the 2020 proj ections. The SESA CUP expired on December 31, 2003. Prior to expiration
of the CUP, the County submitted the renewal application and is currently in the renewal process.
The County provided an average of7.83 mgd to the SESA in year 2003.
In general, the amount of water sold to Winter Springs residents is a small fraction ofthe
County's overall water demand and should be easily incorporated into the County's overall water
Work Plan. Winter Springs will monitor completion of the County plan to assess whether service
to the Winter Springs incorporated area has been included and will update its own Work Plan
with the information if necessary.
3. City Water Supplied to Unincorporated Users
Winter Springs does not supply significant amounts of water to unincorporated areas. The City
serves two commercial entities on U.S. 17-92 that are within the County. They also serve single-
family units on Orange Avenue. It is a general policy of the City to only serve within its
corporate limits. The few sites served are because no other service was available.
4. City, Private and Self-Supply Water Suppliers
City of Casselberry - The City of Casselberry serves approximately seven (7)
commerciaVwarehouse customers on Belle A yenue. These customers are in the City limits of
Winter Springs. These are direct customers of the City of Casselberry and are not part ofa
wholesale or interlocal agreement. These are very small users and should be adequately served by
Casselberry since they are a small fraction of their service capability. See the Casselberry Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan for details on their system and their capabilities.
Self-Supply - There are residents in the City of Winter Springs that are on individual wells and
septic systems. We estimate that there are approximately 325 single-family homes in this
category. There are no plans to extend water service lines into these areas at this time.
5. Priyate Utilities
There is one minor private utility operating within the City. The system is known as Seminole
Pines Trailer Park and serves 112 trailer units that are on septic tanks. It is located on S.R. 434
directly across from City Hall. The City is currently in negotiations to absorb this small water
facility into the City system and to place the water plant out of service. The City is acquiring the
distribution system and will connect it to their system on S.R. 434.
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SUMMARY OF THE \VINTER SPRINGS UTILITY FACILITIES BY \V A TER PLANT
WTPl:
Process
Wells (4)*
Aeration
Storage/Treatment
High Service
Capacity
6700 gpm (4700**)
7300 gpm
1,500,000 Gallons
7950 gpm (4600**)
Maximum Population
Served
27,547**
42,941
24,500
17,692
*Includes Well Number 4 under construction
** Largest pump-out of service criteria.
WTP2:
Process
Wells (2)
Aeration
Storage/Treatment
High Service
Capacity
2200 gpm
3800 gpm
500,000 Gallons
2500 gpm
Maximum Population
Served
12,941
22,353
8,169
16,730
WTP3 :
Wells (2)
Aeration
Storage/Treatment
High Service
2900 gpm
3800 gpm
500,000 Gallons
4350 gpm
17,058
45,327
8,169
11,923
Combined
Service Capability
Capacity
Maximum Population
Served
Wells
Aeration
Storage/Treatment
High Service
CUP
11,800 gpm (9800**)
14,900 gpm (11,450**)
2,500,000 Gallons
15,400 gpm (12,050)
See Table 5-6 and
Appendix A
57,646
87,647
40,839
46,345
**Largest unit - out of service criteria
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City Service Area Water Supply Strategy
Winter Springs' approach to meeting the proj ected water demand over the next 10 years is by
first optimizing the use of potable groundwater, the most economical of the water sources, as
well as protecting the City's natural resources. This strategy is based on the following basic
diyersifying principles:
1. Optimize the use of the existing groundwater resources in an environmentally effective
manner.
2. Continue the implementation of water conservation initiatives. Evaluate effectiveness of
measures and adjust if necessary.
3. Review and modify land development regulations to affect reduction in potable water use
patterns.
4. Effect short-ternl reduction in per capita water use by both water conservation and replacing
current potable water irrigation with lower quality water such as reclaimed water. Evaluate
effectiveness of implemented retrofit projects to reduce potable water usage. Continue
implementation of the residential reuse system. Optimize participation in areas where reclaimed
lines are already available for use.
5. Continue to require future development to provide facilities (gray water lines) for lower quality
water for irrigation.
6. Continue eyaluation and development of alternative water supplies and/or augmentation
sources.
7. Support regional water supply initiatives.
8. Seek funding assistance on reclaimed water and alternative water supply programs to reduce
burden on customer base.
9. Consider value of private irrigation wells or irrigation systems based on stormwater ponds. If
appropriate, consider pilot project in suitable residential area.
On a priority basis, Winter Springs will continue to inyest in their existing reuse system and
water conservation programs. The Water Plan recommends continuing with the residential
reclaimed water retrofit program and continuing the planning related to alternative water supply
development. The residential reclaimed water system currently serves 1,563 customers.
In order to develop capital projects to meet water demands for the next 10 years, certain
projections and assumptions were required. These assumptions were made based on the best
information available at this time. Because the City's water supply strategy is diversified, and
there are many unknowns related to regulatory permitting of both current (groundwater) and
future (brackish and surface water) sources, it will be necessary to review these assumptions on a
regular basis in future Water Plan updates.
TABLE 1-1 identifies the projections of the potable water demands. The table identifies the
SJRWMD permitted allocation versus the current demand to determine the groundwater surplus
or deficit in the service area. If the CUP was frozen at the 2006 level, no additional sources
would be required through 2020 based on current projections.
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TABLE 1-1
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Total Projected
Supply From Maximum
Alternative
Total Projected Water Total Projected 'Vater Source(c) Potential (d) Conservation
Demand(') (mgd) Supply (mgd) Reclaimed Water Program
Year Groundwater
Sources(b) (mgtl) (MGD)
2000 4,6 4,315 0 N/A y
2001 3.91 4,300 0 N/A y
2002 3.73 4.530 0 N/A y
2003 3,78 4,71 0 N/A y
2004 3,86 4,91 0 0,6 y
2005 3.96 5.19 0 0.63 y
2006 4.05 5.38 0 0.66 y
2007 4.14 5.38 0 0,68 y
2008 4,23 5.38 0 0,71 y
2009 4.31 5.38 0 0.74 Y
2010 4.40 5,38 0 0.77 Y
2011 4.44 5.38 0 0.80 Y
2012 4.47 5.38 0 0,83 y
2013 4,50 5.38 0 0.86 y
2014 4.53 5,38 0 0,89 y
2015 4.56 5.38 0 0,92 y
2020 4,74 5.38 0.03 1.1 y
(a) Based on historic usage patterns through 2003 actual.
(b) Groundwater sources, Based on CUP. Value frozen at 2006 permitted level.
(c) Total projected water demand less total projected gToundwater sources,
(dO Value has been adjusted for existing users such as the golf courses, etc. This value represents water available for use
based on under-utilized reclaimed today, plus future growth of the resource.
TABLE 1-2
Proposed Water Supply Projects For Work Plan - Description
There are no projects necessary to meet the lO-year water supply needs of Winter Springs at this time.
Other noteworthy items are as follows:
1. Investigate, identify and purchase alternate well sites in case of failure of an existing well.
2. Additional ground storage of 500,000 gallons in 2020.
3. Installation of a standby generator at WTP2 instead of the LP gas drive engine.
4. Additional treatment required by drinking water regulations ofFDEP and/or EP A
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Summary ofTen-Year Capital Facility Proiects
The guidelines for preparing the Work Plan require that the water supply capital facilities
projects be included in the City Capital Improvements Projects (CIP). Accordingly, the current
utilities CIP was reviewed. No modifications were required to be made to the 5-year plan to
include facilities necessary to satisfy the Work Plan.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The Future Land Use, Capital Improyements, Conservation, Intergovernmental Coordination,
and Potable Water Elements have been amended to include the Water Supply Facilities Work
Plan. Policies required by the 2002 Legislation have been included to insure the annual update of
the ten-year Work Plan, the update of the Capital Improvements Element to maintain the internal
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and to insure that the District's Regional Plan is
considered with each revision. A summary of the requirements as applicable to Winter Springs
follows:
1. Coordinate all aspects of the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan with the St. John's River
Water Management District's (SJRWMD) regional water supply plan (see s.163.3l77(4)(a),
F.S.). '
2. Revise the Potable Water sub-element considering the SJRWMD's regional water supply plan
(s.163.3177(6)(c), F.S.).
3. Revise the Potable Water sub-element to include the 10- Year Water Supply Facilities Work
Plan addressing facilities for which the City of Winter Springs is responsible (s.163.3l77(6)( c),
F.S.).
4. Revise the Conservation Element to ensure that projected water needs and sources are for at
least a 1 O-year planning period and that full consideration is given to the supply plan
(s.163.3177(6)(d), F.S.).
5. Revise the Interlocal Coordination Element to ensure coordination of the comprehensive plan
with the SJRWMD's regional water supply plan (s.l63.3177(6)(h)l., F.S.).
Evaluation and Appraisal Report Review
Winter Springs has addressed the corollary requirements for the Conservation and
Intergoyernmental Elements within the Support Document to the Water Plan by including an
assessment of "current, as well as projected water needs and sources for at least a 1 O-year period,
considering the appropriate regional water supply plan". Additionally, Winter Springs will
consider the need to revise the Work Plan during the preparation of the next Evaluation and
Appraisal Report.
Economic Impact Statement
Describe Project/Proposal:
The purpose of this amendment is to comply with year 2002 legislation to amend the local
comprehensive plans to include a 10-year water supply plan as part of the Potable Water Element
and make other amendments as required/needed. The goal is to ensure that long-term planning
for needed water supplies and facilities matches current planning activities and development
approvals.
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Describe the Direct Economic Impact of the Project/Proposal upon the Operation of the City
There is no direct economic impact as a result of this amendment beyond nornlal facility
planning for future growth. These amendment simply extend the City's normal five-year
planning period for water facilities to a ten-year period.
Describe the Direct Economic Impact of the Project/Proposal upon the Property Owners/Tax
Payers/Citizens Who are Expected to be Affected-
There is no direct economic impact as a result of this amendment to the property owners/tax
payers/citizens of this City beyond normal facility planning for future growth.
Identify any Potential Indirect Economic Impacts, Positive or Negative, Which Might Occur as a
Result of the Adoption of the Ordinance-
The extended planning horizon and potential for coordination with local and regional water
supplies and users is expected to haye a neutral-to-positive economic impact.
Citation- None
City Efforts to Date on Alternate Water Sources
Winter Springs has successfully reduced the per capita consumption from a high 145 gpd in 1998
to a low 104 gpd in 2003. This is due in large part to the implementation of a residential
reclaimed system, which now has 1563 residential connections utilizing a flow of approximately
1.1 MGD, average daily flow. At the current population level, we estimate that consumption has
been decreased by 1.4 MGD from previous estimates of flow. We believe that the difference is
the result of other conservation measures such as conservation block rates implemented in the
City's water rate structure and from the fact that new developments have occurred that utilize a
denser configuration such as Townhouses, Apartments and Condominiums. The remaining land
ayailable for development within the City service area is not land zoned for single-family
residential where most of the irrigation takes place. We therefore believe that the per capita
consumption will continue at a lower level. However, we have used the average of 140 gpcd for
the customers rather than the low value to allow for variations in rainfall and consumer trends.
Use of 140 gpcd will also proyide us with flexibility should population increase faster than
anticipated. Over the next 16-year period, we estimate that another 1.1 MGD will be made
available from the reclaimed water system. The largest drawback to reclaimed water is that not
enough is ayailable as can be seen by the data; water use is about 123 gpcd and the sewerage
flow generated is about 63 gpcd. This represents a loss of 60 gpcd. Also, irrigated demand on a
single-family house exceeds the amount of wastewater generated by a single-family residence.
. The irrigation demand is oyer four (4) times greater than the sewerage generated. This is based
on available data from the City and represents single-family home usage in areas with larger lots.
Our projections for the use of reclaimed water indicates that public reception is aboye ayerage
and that it is a viable source of water to the City. It reduces potable water demand and allows the
City to use potable water for new deyelopment at its highest and best use.
Winter Springs has land available next to Central Winds Park on the shore of Lake Jesup to place
a secondary (non-potable) water treatment facility to provide water to an irrigation/reclaimed
distribution system.
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Winter Springs will also endeavor to improve their conservation educational efforts. The
following items will be considered:
1. Implement ordinances that encourage water conservation, xeriscape landscaping and low water
use devices, etc.
2. Implement educational opportunities with local schools, such as "Drop Savers" and "Project
WET" .
3. Develop a water efficient landscape demonstration project.
4. Display water conservation exhibits in public places.
5. Develop a communication program for water users. Distribute flyers that identify water
conservation ideas.
FINDINGS:
The Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies
of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The request is in conformance with the purpose and intent of the City Code and with all
applicable requirements.
The request is compatible and furthers the elements of the State Comprehensive Plan in Chapter
187 F.S.
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment is compatible with and furthers elements of the East
Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the P&Z/Local Planning Agency hold a Public Hearing and make
recommendation to the City Commission related to Ordinance 2004-26, a Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (LS-CPA-04-2) including the 10-year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan, by amending the Future Land Use Element, the Conservation Element, the
Capital Improvements Element, the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, and the Potable
Water Sub-element of the Infrastructure Element.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
June 10,2004- Public Noticing in the Orlando Sentinel of the City Commission Transmittal
Hearing
June 21, 2004- Transmittal of 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan to City Commission
July 12, 2004- City Commission Transmittal Public Hearing of Ordinance 2004-26
July 20, 2004- Transmittal to DCA
Nov/Dec 2004- Adoption of Ordinance 2004-26
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance 2004-26
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B. Proposed Policy Revisions/Additions to the Future Land Use Element, the Conservation
Element, the Capital Improyements Element, and the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element.
C. Proposed Rewrite of the Potable Water Sub-element to the Infrastructure Element
D. 10-Year Water Facilities Work Plan (on CD)
P&Z / LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY RECOMl\1ENDA TION:
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ATTACHMENT A
Ordinance 2004-26
(Full ordinance to be supplied at the meeting.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT, REFERENCED AS LS-CPA-04-2, INCLUDING A 10-YEAR
WATER FACILITIES WORK PLAN BY AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE FUTURE
LAND USE ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE -
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT AS
REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3177; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY,
INCORPORATION INTO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND LEGAL STATUS OF THE PLAN AMENDMENTS.
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ATTACHMENT B
City of \VINTER SPRINGS
Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
Incorporating the 10-Year Water Supply Work Plan
5/21/04
Below are listed changes and additional policy language for use in the Comprehensive Plan
update. Additional or new language is in strike thm and underline fonnat.
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Objective 1.2: Natural Resource Protection
Policy 1.2.5 Wellheads. Consistent with Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) Standards, new development will be prohibited within 500 feet of a
wellhead. Industrial Futuro Land Use designations shall not be permitted \vithin a
wellhead protection area, as defined by State law.
Objective 1.5: Land Use Compatibility
Policy 1.5.6 Buffers. Low-density residential areas shall be buffered from intensive
commercial and industrial land uses. This will be accomplished by locating less
intensive transitional uses in between, or by buffering with berms, trees, or other
methods to be included in the Code ofOrdinance~ as deemed appropriate by the
City.
Objective 1.10: Public Utilities
Policv 1.10.3: The Water Facilities Work Plan will identify areas ofthe City that may need
capital improvements as a guide for development review.
Objective 1.11: Public Schools
Policy 1.11.11: Schools will be deyeloped consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan~ aOO
Code of Ordinances, the City's Water Facilities Work Plan, and any mutual
agreement between the City and the Seminole County School Board.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Objective 1.2
Groundwater Resources
Policv 1.2.8
The City shall adhere to the City's Water Facilities Work Plan.
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ATTACHMENT B
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
Objective 1.1: Coordination of Plans
Policy 1.1.6: The City's Water Supply Work Plan will coordinate with the County's Water
Supply Work Plan, St. Johns River Water Management District's Regional Water
Supply Plan, and the Regional Planning Council's Strategic Regional Policy
Plan.
Objective 1.4: Infrastructure Coordination
Policy 1.4.5: Coordinating with the Water Management District to ensure the 2020
Regional Water Supply Plan is implemented.
Policy 1.4.6: Work with the Water Management District when aIternatiye sources of
providing potable water need to be evaluated.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
Objective 1.2 Level of Service (LOS)
Policy 1.2.1 Adopted level of service standards for facilities and infrastructure shall be
as follows:
d. The level of service for Potable Water is ~ 110 gallons per day per capita.
Objective 1.4: Capital Improvement Evaluation
Policv 1.4.5: The City will adiust the capital improvements schedule to be consistent with
its Water Facilities Work Plan during each update.
Objective 1.6: Repair and Replacement
Policy 1.6.2: The City will implement the repair and replacement needs in the Water
Facilities Work Plan, and as it is amended from time to time.
Objective 1.8: Concurrency Management
Policy 1.8.2: No development will be approved that is not consistent with the Water Facilities
Work Plan.
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ATTACHMENT C
Potable Water Sub-element to the Infrastructure Element, revised
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE
POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
MA Y 2004
Prepared For:
City of Winter Springs
Community Development Department
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
Prepared By:
Land Design Innovations, Inc.
140 North Orlando Avenue, Suite 295
Winter Park, Florida 32789
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
IV-B. POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Winter Springs currently owns, operates and maintains a central potable water
distribution system. The City's potable water system provides water for botl1 residential and non-
residential purposes, including rue-fighting demands.
The City has historically been able to provide adequate potable water service to meet the demand
within the City's boundaries. Presently, the City does not service surrounding areas of
unincorporated Seminole County witl1 tl1e exception of a single two commercial properties},
eould's Publications, Jocated on S.R. 17-92 and single--family residences on Orange Avenue, fleftft
of Shcpard Road.
In 2001, a Water and Wastewater Rate Study for the City of Winter Springs was initiated. The
primary objective of the study ,,,ill bcwas to identify the appropriate impact fees for potable water
and sanitary sewer users. In 2004. a 10-year Water Facilities \V'ork Plan Study was completed for the
City. The study was prepared based on new legislation that required expanded coordination of
regional water supply planning & local land use planning.
B. POTABLE WATER EXISTING CONDITIONS DATA
1. Public Potable Water Facilities Inventory
The City's central system is comprised of three (3) water treatment plants~ seven (7) public
water wells. with one (1) additional well under construction; and. four (4) ground storage
tanks. Thc distribution systcm consists of approximately 100 ft. of 16" ma:i:t1s 3,026 ft. of 11"
mains, 10.15 milcs of 12" mains, 16.78 milC3 of 10" mains, 39.70 milcs of 8" mains, 51.51
milcs of 6" mains, 1.80 milcs of 3" mains, and 8.39 milcs of 2" ';nter mains. The location of
the three water treatment plants is illustrated in Map VI-B-l.I 1 of tl1C Future Land Usc
Elcmcnt. An inventory of these facilities is provided in Table IV-B-1.
a. Operational Responsibility
The City of Winter Springs Utility Department is responsible for the operations and
maintenance of the central public water system within the City's service area. This
service area is limited to areas within the City of Winter Springs.
b. Service Area and Predominant Users
The current geographic service area of the central water system is limited to all
property within the City. The City does not provide water service outside of the City
limits.
As of ~.'!arch 2001May 2004, the City is servicing approximately 11,012 11.694
residential meters and ~276 commercial non rcsidcntial meters for a total of
11,~970 meters. Additionally. approximately 1.563 residential customers are
connected to the new reclaimed water system. Table IV-B-2 identifies the number
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of meters within the City. The predominant land use~ serviced by the central system
ts-are low and medium density residential. as well as the new Winter Springs Town
Center.
c. Public Potable Water Facility Design and Capacity
All of the City's central system treatment facilities utilize the same basic process for
water treatment. First, groundwater is pumped through a cascade aerator atop the
ground storage tank for hydrogen sulfide removal. Second, the water is cWorinated
and pumped into the distribution system with high service pumping units.
Additionally, Ortho-Poly-Phosphate is added at water treatment plant #1 for
corrosion control. Each of these treatment facilities consists of several distinct parts,
which together comprise a complete plant system, including: wells, treatment,
storage, and high service pumping. The City's potable water system is integrated and
looped connecting all of the water treatment plants in the City. The following are
descriptions of each facility and Table IV-B-1 sununarizes the plant capacities and
current demandlocation.
Water Treatment Plants
The East Water Treatment Plant (\V'TP-1) is located at 851 Northern Way. This
facility services the eastern half of the City. The maximum design capacity of this
treatment plant is currently 6.0 million gallons per day, Thc current a-veragc demand
on the EWTI1 i3 2.615 million gallo03 per day. This plant has several support
facilities, including:
· Three (3) wells (1 @ 1,200 GPM and 2 @ 2,000 GPJV1). one (1)
well under construction (1 @ 1.500 GPI\1),
· Three (3) high service pumps (rated @ 2,4QOO, 2,600 and 3,350
GPM, and
· Two (2) above ground storage tanks (0.5 and 1.0 million gallon
capacity).
The West Water Treatment Plant consists of two separate plants (WTP-2 & WTP-3)
located at separate sites. WTP-2 is located at 700 Sheoah Boulevard. WTP-3 is
located at 110 West Bahama Avenue. Together, these facilities service tlle western
portion of the City. The maximum design capacity for both treatment plants
combined is 6.0 million gallons per day. Thc currcnt demand on the plant3 ~TTI1 2
& WTI1 3) i3 1.627 million gallo03 per day. The following support facilities are
provided at each plant:
~Two (2) wells at each plant:
. WTP-2:
. WTP-3:
Two (21 wells @ 1100 GPM
1100 GPM & 1800 GPM
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.!....-- Three (3) lligh service pumps at each plant:
· WTP-2: 2500 GEM, %G-1 000 GPJ\/I, & 850 GPM,
.!....-- WTl)-3: _2500 GPM & 850 GPM;
~a hydropneumatic tank at each \V'11)~
~--aftti--a 500,000-gallon ground storage tank at both WTP 2 and
WTP3.
Combined, these two treatment plants have a maximum pumping capacity which is
limited by the City of Winter Springs Consumptive Use Permit (permit no. ~
0029NGM3R8238) as issued by the St. Johns River Water lvlanagement District.
This permit, which expires in October of 2006, allows for a combined annual
withdrawal o(
2004
2005
2006
1792.2
1894.4
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1598.7 million galloll3 for 2001, 1.653.5 million galloll3 for 2002, 1719.2 million
gallons for 2003, 1792.2 million galloll3 for 2001, 1891.1 million gallons for 2005,
and 1963.7 million gallons for 2006,-
Public Potable Water Storage Facilities
The City has four (4) ground storage tanks connected to the central system as
described above. The capacity of each storage tank is identified in Table IV-B-4.
Public Distribution System
All ef-three of the water treatment plants are connected to the main distribution
system. This central distribution system consists of water mains ranging in size from
2 inches to 16 inches as shown in the table below. Thc ,<ast majority of thc
distribution s}'3tcm consists primarily of six (6), eight (8), tcn (10) and t:\vcl'v'c (12)
inch mains. A water line distribution map is located in the City's Water Facilities
Work Plan.
16"
100 feet
3.026 feet
10.45 miles
14"
12"
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10"
. ..,:J~)~m~~T~:~~~:,~~~~~'~~~~?;g~,!~:J;;?::'
16.78 miles
8"
39.70 miles
54,54 miles
1.8 miles
8,39 miles
6"
3"
2"
Source: City of Winter Springs. January. 2004,
The predominant material used throughout the distribution system is PVC pipe.
However, some cement asbestos main~ exists in older portions of the system, as well
as, some ductile iron piping where required by design circumstances.
Public High Service Pumps
For the purposes of planning, the high service pumps shall be the component used
to determine system capacity. There are nine (9). high service pumps connected to
the central system. There are =f.t;hree mservice pumps per plant location. The wells,
which serve the Central system, are adequate to supply water to meet the high service
pumps distribution capacity. Based on the criteria noted above, the City's Central
system has a high service capacity of 21.3 is rated at 12 million gallons per day
(MGD): however. currently the largest unit it out of service rating the system at 16.5
million gallons per day (1'vfGD).
Public Potable Water Wells
As previously mentioned, the City's central potable water distribution system is
connected to seven (7) potable water wells. These wells are located on site at the
City's potable water treatment plants. The City currently has a consumptive use
permit with the Water Management District that allows the City to withdraw a
maximum volume of water as previously detailed. The current demand capacity for
each well is identified in Table IV-B-3.
In order to ensure that wellheads are protected from contamination, the City restricts
the type of development allowed in tlle vicinity of a wellhead through
implementation of the Future Land Use Map, as well as itLCode of Ordinances.
Map 1-2 of the Future Land Use element identifies the existing land uses within the
City of Winter Springs. Map IV-B-l identifies the location of the wellheads including
the 500-foot protection zones. The City adheres to the standards adopted for
wellhead protection by the St. Johns River Water Management District and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)..
The Floridan Aquifer in the Winter Springs area receives low to moderate recharge
from the surficial aquifer. This is due to water table elevation differences between the
surficial aquifer and the Floridan Aquifer and the vertical hydraulic conductivity of
the soils. The transmissivity is sufficiently high such tlnt most large diameter wells,
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twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) inches, can be expected to produce over 1,500 gallons
per minute (GPM) with little draw down in the well and little impact to adjacent
users. As referenced in the City's \\later Facilities Work Plan. any new wells should
be constructed to produce capacities of between 1200 and 2400 GPM. Drawdowns
in tlle surficial aquifer are estimated to be very low, due to the Hawtllorn Formation.
In order to lessen the interference between wells, a five hundred (500) foot minimum
spacing between wells is maintained. At that distance tlle draw down in one well due
to another the use of an adjacent well will be rninima1.
Public Level of Service
As of 2003. :fthe central system currently treats an average of ~3.78 million
gallons per day (IVIGD) of potable water. The existing level of service for potable
water demand is calculated by dividing the volume of water treated and pumped by
the City's population. The current 2003 level of service provided is estimated to be
~ ~allons per capita per day. Tlus amount is for residential and non-residential
combined.
2. Private Potable Water Facilities Inventory
There is one other potable water treatment facility within tlle City's service area. That facility
services the Tuscawilla Trails Manufactured Home Park and is located across from City Hall.
This system is not connected with the City's central water distribution system. However. the
City has entered into an agreement to connect the system into the City in 2004.
Numerous individual wells, clrilled to serve individual single-family units, exist throughout
the City. Within the city limits, the number of residential units on individual wells is
estimated to be approximately three (3) percent. The actual number of private wells in
existence is uncertain.
c. POTABLE WATER FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS
1. Potable Water Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies
The evaluation of necessary systems to meet domestic and commercial consumptive
demand is based upon the entire system's ability to meet peak hour flow. Presently,
the ability of the City's system to meet the consumptive demand is controlled by the
maximum permitted pumping capacity as limited by the City's Consumptive Use
permit from the S]RW}vID.
As of 2003. :fthe City of Winter Springs's central system is currently providing
~3.78 MGD, average daily flow. The system has a maximum capacity of 12.0
MGD. Therefore, there is an estimated +:88.22 million gallons per day of surplus
capacity, which is available for additional connections. Thcrefore, tIhe central
system has the capacity to serve all of the existing residential and non-residential
units that are currently connected to private systems or private wells.
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To date, the City has not identified any level of service related existing deficiencies
within the potable water treatment and distribution system. The Capital
Improvements Program identifies various projects scheduled to be completed within
the next five12l years. Many of these projects represent improvements to provide for
facility upgrades or existing maintenance requirements, The City does not currently
reserve future capacity for developments other than those agreements made prior to
tlle City's purchase of the utilities.
b. Future Demand Capacity
Future water demand was forecast based on City population projections. The level of
service standard used in tlle calculation is +-l:--&-11Q...gallons per capita per day.
The potable water demand \Va:! projcctcd for the yean 2005 and 2010 by the City's
Engineering & Community Development department and ',vas prepared prior to thc
2000 Census. According to the Water Facilities Work Plan. B.I2y 2005, the demand
is projected to be 4:843.96 MGD, increasing to ~4.74 MGD by the year 20+Z0.
As previously stated, the cumulative maximum design capacity of the three WTP's is
12.0 MGD and the maximum capacity of all the high service pumps is ~21.3
MGD. Therefore, the City's central system has the capacity to service the projected
growth of 7.210 people for the 15-year period through 2020. Hov;ever, the City ,;ill
be required to increase the maximum pcrmitted \vithdrawal volume \vhen it rene\vs
tlH': Consumptive Use permit in 2006 in order to meet the project demand. The City
assumes it will be granted the continued Consumptive Use Permit level of 2006. It is
also assumed its use of reclaimed water will reduce the demand on potable water.
According to the City's Water Facilities Work Plan. there are no required
improvements in the short-term planning timeframe to maintain the adopted level of
service. A detailed list of capital projects required to nleet future scrvice demand
waugh fiscal year 2005 2006 and eliminate expected deficiencies is presented in the
Capital Improvements Element.
c. Fire Protection
In addition to domestic and commercial demand, the City has identified the need to
rate the water system in terms of its ability to provide fire protection. To rate the
water system in terms of flIe protection, the City has embraced the fire protection
standards of the NFP A (National Fire Protection Association) and the ISO
(Insurance Services Office).
Recommended fire protection level of service standards for each land use
designation has-have been established. A tiered approach is applied to meet fire
protection level of service (LOS) standards.
In order to identify areas of possible deficiency in meeting the fire protection LOS,
flIe department hydrant flow test data was analyzed in selected areas of the City. As
of 2004. the City does not have any deficiencies. To date, only one (1) deficiency
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cxist:, 1n thc systcm and it shall bc clinllnatcd by thc cnd of 2002 \vhcn thc S.R. 134
12" \vatcr main from Spinc Road to VistaYv'illa is consITuctcd. This impro';cmcnt
projcct is listed ';v'ithin thc Capital Improvcmcnts Program,
2. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities
The water quality from the Floridan aquifer is sufficiently good and only requires aeration
and chlorination treatment to provide potable water. Additionally, Ortho-Poly-Phosphate is
added to allow for corrosion control at WTP-1.
Each of the City's three water treatment plants have consistently operated in compliance
with all criteria established by the FDEP and the Florida Department of Health atttl
Rchabilitativc Scrviccs with respect to public water supplies.
All three of the City's water treatment plants (\'vTP-1, WTP-2 & WTP-3) were constructed
in 1972. Each plant continues to be opcratcd and maintained in good operating condition.
Repairs and/or upgrades to each plant are performed as required on an individual basis.
Each plant should have a minimum remaining useful life of ~45 years,
a. Distribution System Performance
Overall, the performance of the distribution system is adequate, provided regular
maintenance is performed.
b. Public Well Performance
There is a slight reduction in pumping volumes when the water level drops in the
wells. _Wells are rotated and consolidated daily by operating personnel.
3. Potable Water Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting
Recommended capital projects to overcome existing deficiencies in water transmission, and
to provide system capacity needed for projected growth, are included in the Capital
Improvements Schedule. All of the City's water treatment plants are programmed for
improvement during the short term planning horizon. There are also several line extensions
programmed during the short term planning horizon.
a. Future Wells
Future wells should be between twelve (12) and twenty-four (24) inches in diameter~
ftftd- They should be cased approximately 150 feet deep and be open from 150 to
around 400 feet. New wells should ffi produce at least 1,000between 1200 and 2400
GPM to prevent excessive drawdown levels and to prevent lower water quality
production. Wclls in thc south can bc cxpcctcd to rcquirc 300 to 350 fcct of casing
bccausc of thc soft naturc of thc limcstonc. The wells should be spaced at least five
hundred (500) feet apart to minimize draw down impacts on the other wells. Cffie
City anticipatcs construction a ncw wcll to be located at 'X'TP 1 in the ncar future.
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Well 4E is being constructed and will provide the City with an additional 1500
gallons per minute of pump capacity.
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Table IV-B-l: City of Winter Springs Water Treatment Plants -:: ~ 2004
~;~~~f~~~t~~tff~~~,~fr.~;-i
.........------- ..~yI.!~_t!!__..__..............._ . ..............-.-..??-!...~?!:~.~~.f.l\y~J:
WTP #2 700 Sheoah Blvd.
m............~... ....~_..._......._ n. ............................................ ...................n......................... ............... ................. ............................... '_'h.... .... ............. ...................................... ...........................
WTP #3 110 West Bahama Ave.
12.0 MGD
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department City of Winter Springs 'Vater Facilities Work Plan and Land Design Innovations. Ine.
Table IV-B- 2: City of Winter Springs Existing Potable Water Customers - 200t,1
!!~~j~~~~~1!)j ~~i\,~~'~~i}~,;f'~ ~~f&~~r~f~~~1~;~
Residential 100% o meters 0%
meters
Ceneral ~276 meters 100% 1 meter 0%
ServiecCommercial
Total H,U411.970 100 % 1 meters 0%
meters
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department City of Winter Springs Water Facilities Work Plan, and Land Design Innovations, Ine.
Table IV-B- 3: City of Winter Springs Existing Demand on Public Water Wells - 20014
WTP 1 Well tt1
1EWTI11f1 1200
Yes1,200 CPM
......................N...._._._....N...................N................._...._...._._
Yes2,000 CPM
Well #2
Well it3
2E\XTTI 1f1 20002.615 MCD
3EWTI 1f1 2000 Yes2,000 CPM:
.-.-.---.---...................----.-.-.-.............-.- ....................... ..... ...... .. __.___.._._...._..._m._......._.._...__.............................___... _ ......-.._...._........~......_..__.........____.._..._..N.....__..............__.....
4E' 1500 Yes
WTP 2Well #
Well 1fS
3WWTP 1f2
11000.811 MCD
Yesl,100 CPM
.......----._._._...._._............___.__.._._....................M...._..''''''''''N_''_ ....".... .._....._...._.............N..........................._._..N. ..__..........._......._.. _._.._....._.__...._........_____..__.._._____...___.._.
6WWTI 1f2
1100
Yes1,100 CPM
..........................._......____......_N.N.~__._..._.. ..._...___......._._.......____...M....NN.._.._...___............................. ..N.'_.._..........._ ..............m......._..._..._........_.......... .m ...._..m.._..m_' ......~.........N......._.h._.......N_....N.N._...._.._.......__.....____.......h__..__
WTP 3Well #6
Well 1f7
4WWTP 1f3
11000.8111'1CD
Yes1,100 CPM
.-_...._._____h.___.........._......h.h.__....... .....h.__..__..____.h_h._..........._._.....h..~........_..._~__..._. ..___..........._h._..............._...._............._._..._.......__...._.__._
S\V\XTTI 1f3
1800
Yes1,800 CPM
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department City of Winter Springs Water Facilities Work Plan, and Land Design Innovations, Inc.
Note; . Well4E is under construction. '
.....--.-.-.--....-.....--..........----....-................-.-.----... ...._.....__.__.___m_.__.hh_.__...._._...._._..._.._.__....__....-.... .._.........__........__.__......._.............__..._.__.._..............__.......__..._.... .......-...-_........._..._..........._.........................._..h_..__.......__'h.......
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Table IV-B- 4: City of Winter Springs Existing Potable Water Storage Facilities - 20011
EQ9,~(l.ol'r' '.
Ground Storage #1
............M_...__............._......_............._..........._................................._............. m..... ...........................M.............~
Ground Storage #2
.......m._................................_......................................................................
Ground Storage #3
........................................m........................................._.................. .................... _..................
Ground Storage #4
WTP #1
.......................-................ ............................................................m...... .......
WTP #1
1.0 MG
.................M.......................
0.5MG
TOTAL
W'11) #2 0,5 rvIG
........m.....m................................................... ....................................................... .................................................................. ......................................
WTP #3 0.5 1ifG
.................................................... .............-.................................................................................... ......................................................... .............................-....................
2.5MG
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department City of Winter Springs Water Facilities Work Plan and Land Desib~l Innovations, Inc.
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Map IV B 141 IV-B-1: Potable Water Treatment Plant and Well Locations
~ City of Winter Springs
Source: City 01 Winter Springs. July 2001
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Map Is for graphic representation purposes only;
actual data must be verified by City staff.
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and Well Locations
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NCITY OF WINTER SPRIN GS MUN ICIPAL SOU NDARY
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407-S75-1273
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D.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL IV-B: To plan for and assure an adequate supply of excellent quality potable water to meet
the needs of all e~ity residents and non-residential establishments within the City of Winter Springs
and within the City's service area during the 2020:: planning horizon.
Objective IV-B-l: Central System. Based upon adopted level of service standards, the
City's Water Facilities Work Plan and the SJRWMD's 2020 Water Supply Plan. the City shall
annually adopt programs and activities to correct existing deficiencies in the central potable water
system. determine timing for upgrading the Central System on the parameters in the following
policies:
Policy IV-B-l.l: The City's Level of Service for potable water supply shall be ~110
gallons per person per day.
Policy IV-B-l.2: When evaluating well capacity, the City shall use a peak factor of 150%
of the average 16-hour daily flow (ADF) in the calculation of the system's
ability to meet the level of service standard.
Policy IV-B-l.3: When evaluating system pump capacity, the City shall use a peak factor
of 1.1 GPM per ERC in d1e calculation of the system's ability to meet the
level of service standard.
Policy IV B l.4:Thc City's central system parametet3 shall be based on the follo\ying:
~Policy IV-B-l.4:Assuming that the largest well is out of service. the Wwell-field capacity
shall be rated at the average daily demand,- and a3sulning thc largest -,yell
being out of service,
Policy IV-B-l.5: The City shall require that any new wells be constructed to produce
capacities of between 1200 and 2400 gallons per minute.
~Policy IV-B-l.6:The &~torage tank capacity should be at least one-half (1/2) of the
average daily consumption volume,~
Policy IV-B-l.7: The water distribution system shall provide peak flow storage for the
difference between peak flow and well flow for the duration of the fire
flow. with a buffer of 10%.
~Policy IV-B-l.8:The Hhigh service pump capacity shall at least be equal to the maximum
daily peak factor demand,---ftfltl assuming that the largest high service
pump ~ out of service,-,..-aOO
~Policy IV-B-l.9:The water distribution system shall be capable of delivering the peak
hour flow (without fire demand) with a designed for a minimum residual
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pressure of forty (10) thirty (30) pounds per square inch (psiL dcli',cry
prcssurc.
Policy IV-B-l.10: The maximum velocity through any pipe should be 6 feet per second,
Policy IV-B-l.11: The auxiliary power should meet the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) criteria of providing !f2 the maximum
daily flow.
Objective IV-B-2: Operations & Maintenance. The City will annually adopt programs &
activities to maintain the central system,
Policy IV B 1.5:Policy IV-B-2.1: The City will matntall1 its potable water treatment
facilities in optimum condition by the in1plementation of a preventive
maintenance program.
Policy IV B 1.10:Thc City shall maintain a 1'fastcr Utility Plan, "hich shall bc updated by
2003 ming 2000 Census data, and every three (3) yean thercafter.
Policy IV B 1.11:Thc City shall implcmcnt the fi',e year Capital Impro';ement Schcdule for
potable \vatcr facilitics adopted in the Capital Impro7ements Element
and the fivc year Capital Improvemcnts Plan updatcd and adoptcd
annually.
Policy IV B 1.12:Thc City \,,'ill rev'IC"V thc Capital Improvcmcnt Schcdule annually and
adopt a City Budgct that prioritizcs nccdcd potable watcr improvcmcnts
to corrcct cxisting dcficicncics.
Policy IV B 1.9:Policy IV-B-2.2: Winter Springs will R:!;eview water fee methodology
and user rates annually during the budget process to ensure adequate
funding for treatment, storage and distribution facilities.
Policy IV B 1.10:Policy IV-B-2.3: The City will :9gevelop a system ef-to review ef
individual customer water meters to ensure proper readings of those
meters.
Policy IV B 1.11:Policy IV-B-2.4: Winter Springs will fiostitute a replacement or
"change out" schedule for meters in the field to ensure replacement at
least every fifteen (15) years.
Policy IV-B-2.5: All improvements and/or additions to potable water facilities to correct
deficiencies shall be compatible and adequate to meet the adopted level
of service standards. the City's Water Facilities Work Plan. and the
SJRWMD's 2020 Water Supply Plan.
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Policy IV-B-2.6: Thcsc ilmprovements and/or additions to Pp.otable Wwater facilities
shall comply, at a minimum, with standards recognized and approved by
the Florida Department of Envirorunental Protection, specifically
including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American
Water Works Association.
ObjectivelV B 2:0bjective IV-B-3: Future Demand. Based upon population projections, the
City shall ensure the supply and treatment of safe potable water through the 2020-planning horizon
to meet the adopted level of service standards. as well as the requirements of both the City's Water
Facilities Work Plan and SJRWMD's 2020 Water Supply Plan.
Policy IV B 2.t:Policy IV-B-3.t: Based upon the adopted level of service and the City's
Water Facilities Work Plan. the City will plan for replacement, expansion
and extension of potable water facilities to meet future demands
concurrent with new development.
Policy IV B 2.2:Policy IV-B-3.2: The City will plan for adequate future treatment
facilities, which at a minimum will meet all Federal and State drinking
water criteria.
Policy IV-B-3.3: The City shall reevaluate the improvements to the water system if a
significant change in population projects occurs due to changes in
development.
Policy IV B 2.3:Thc City shall implemcnt thc capital impro',Tmcnt schcdule for potable
\vatcr facilitics adoptcd in thc Capital Impro\"cmcnts Elemcnt and thc
annual Capital Improvcmcnts Plan.
Policy IV B 2.4:Thc City ,-vill rcvic,,-" thc Capital Improvcmcnt Schcdule annually and adopt
a City Budgct that prioritizcs nccdcd potable 'Natcr impro'v'cmcnts to
mect the dcn"lands of futurc growth and approved developments.
Policy IV B 2.5:Policy IV-B-3.4: The City shall continue to monitor groundwater
supply conditions in conjunction with the St. Johns River Water
Management District.
Policy IV B 2.6:Policy IV-B-3.5: The City shall encourage and require, as needed the
interconnection and looping of existing and proposed segments of the
potable water distribution system.
Objective IV-B-4: Capital Improvements. The City shall plan capital improvements to
meet future needs and projected deficiencies.
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Policy IV-B-4.1: The mathematical model of the transmission system will be maintained in
the flies for subsequent computer analysis to determine the water use
demands.
Policy IV-B-4.2: The City shall implement the five-year Capital Improvements Schedule
for potable water facilities adopted in the Capital Improvements
Elemen t.
Policy IV-B-4.3: The City "vill review the Capital Improvements Schedule annually and
adopt a City Budget that prioritizes needed potable water improvements
to meet the demands of future growth and approved developments.
Policy IV-B-4.4: The City's Water Master Plan will be updated in 2008 including
consistency with LOS standards and State and regional plans.
Policy IV-B-4.5: The City will evaluate the production. expansion capabilities. and life
expectancy of the water treatment plans in the Master Plan.
Objective IV-B-5: New Development. The City shall evaluate water supply sources and
quality considerations when developing new wells or new water treatment plants. as well as repairing
or improving the existing central potable water system.
Policy IV-B-5.1: The City shall maintain a five hundred (500) foot tnl111111um spacmg
between wells. where practicable.
Policy IV-B-5.2: The City shall consider surrounding land uses when making the fmal
selection of any well site.
Policy IV-B-5.3: The City shall consider well placement be a 100-foot minimum setback
from sewer lines.
Policy IV-B-5.4: The City shall require a 200-foot minimum setback for well placement
from septic tanks.
Policy IV-B-5.5: The City shall conduct an investigation by a geohydrologist to estimate
the recommended well size. and depth. pumping capacity. casing length,
projected aquifer drawdown. and any other site specific considerations to
be utilized in the final design.
Policy IV-B-5.6: The City shall investigate and pursue the acquisition of property near the
existing water treatment plants for future treatment needs and protection
of wellfields.
ObjectiYJ'eIV B 3:0bjective IV-B-6: Service Area. The City shall adopt a service area boundary
for potable water and shall discourage leapfrog development and urban sprawl.
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Policy IV-B-6.1: The City's potable water service area shall be defIned by the corporate
limits of the City and those other areas located outside the corporate
limits, which are established by the City Commission by a written
instrument.
Policy IV-B-6.2: Before providing potable water service to properties located in
unincorporated Seminole County, the City shall require that the property
owners receiving service execute and record an annexation agreement
approved by the City Commission.
Policy IV-B-6.3: The City may ~provide wholesale potable water service to other cities
and Seminole County by written agreement.
Policy IV B 3.2:Policy IV-B-6.4: The City shall be the provider of potable water to
residents and nonresidential establishments within the City's service area.
Policy lV B 3.3:Policy IV-B-6.5: The City shall continue to maxinuze the use of the
three potable water treatment facilities connected to the central water
system, and ultimately strive to incorporate all private systems into the
unifIed city water system.
Policy IY B 3.4:Policy IV-B-6.6: The City shall discourage urban sprawl through the
following activities:
· Require that all new developments within the City's service area_connect
to the City's existing centralized water supply/treatment facilities;
· The City shall only provide service to those areas included in the City's
delineated Service area;
· The City shall not allow new development in the Service area to utilize
individual private wells for water service; and,
· When reviewing applications for development orders within the City
limits, the City shall consider impact on the environment, including the
ability to be served by the City's existing water facilities.
ObjectivelY B 4:0bjective IV-B-7: The City shall maintain initiatives to conserve potable water
resources, which ensure that existing level of service standards for potable water, do not fluctuate
higher than twenty (20) gallons per person per day.
Policy IV B 4.1:Policy IV-B-7.1: Maintain a progressive water rate structure to ensure
conservation of potable water and to provide an incentive for the use of
treated wastewater for irrigation purposes.
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Policy IV-B-7.2: Maintain the reclaimed wastewater effluent program whereby wastewater
is treated to standards consistent with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements for "unrestricted public
access" irrigation of private and public areas, so that~
Policy IV-B-7.3: pEotable water ffl-\vill not kused for irrigation in areas where reclaimed
water is available for such irrigation.
Policy IV B 4.3:Policy IV-B-7.4: The City shall implement the five-year capital
improvement schedule for reclaimed water facilities adopted in the
Capital Improvements Element, as well as the annual Capital
Improvement Plan,
Policy IV B 4.4:Policy IV-B-7.5: 1hintain the requirement that all new developments,
which contain or abut existing or planned routes of the City's reclaimed
water distribution system, connect to the reclaimed water system prior to
occupancy.
Policy IV B 4.5:Policy IV-B-7.6: The City shall maintain specific requirements for the
use of low consumption plumbing devices in the Code of Ordinances.
Policy IV B 4.6:Policy IV-B-7.7: The City shall adhere to St. Johns River Water
Management District emergency water shortage restrictions when
mandated by the District.
Policy IV B 4.7:Policy IV-B-7.8: The City shall require fifty (50%) percent of the
required landscaping area, as indicated in the Land Development
Regulations, be xeriscaping and native plant materials.
ObjectivelV B 5:0bjective IV-B-8: Fire Protection. Provide adequate delivery and distribution
of potable water to meet fire protection demand within the City of Winter Springs and the City's
servlce area.
Policy IV B 5.1:Policy IV-B.8.1: The City shall monitor, evaluate, repair and replace
the existing water delivery and distribution system to ensure the system
can deliver, by 2005, needed gallon per minute flows to meet fire
protection demands.
Policy IV B 5.2:Policy IV-B-8.2: The City shall maintain an active water system and
fire hydrant mapping and numbering program.
Policy IV B 5.3:Policy IV-B-8.3: The City shall extend water distribution mains to
areas within the City's service area and provide adequate fire protection
service to residents and non-residential establishments located within the
service area provided the residents/ developers participate in the costs.
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Policy IV B S.4:Policy IV-B-8.4: Fire flow levels of selYice shall be based upon
delivery pressures of twenty-psi residual and minimum fIre flows of 500
gpm for residential and 1,250 gpm for non-residential and multi-family
developments.
Policy IV-B-8.5: The City's water system should provide for a fIre flow duration of 10
hours depending on population projections.
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