HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-94-209Temp. Reso. #6860 Revision #1 9/29/94
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-94- .Z 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING AND
MODIFYING RATES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO
THE TAMARAC UTILITIES EAST PROVIDING FOR BI-
MONTHLY BILLING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems this
resolution to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac;
and
WHEREAS, the City Administration has performed its annual review of
Tamarac's Utilities East Rate Structure to ensure that sufficient revenues exist to cover
operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration is in agreement with the Hartman &
Associates, Inc. Water and Wastewater Rate and Charge Study conducted in June
1992 which recommended an annual automatic rate adjustment based on a price index
in order to mitigate the need for large rate increases in the future; and
WHEREAS, increases in the cost of wholesale wastewater services, and the
City's need for a funding program for capital projects associated with renewals and
replacement will be addressed in the rate review to be conducted in Fiscal Year 1995,
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. R-93-124 provides for an automatic annual rate
increase of three percent subject to approval of the Tamarac City Commission; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held after proper notification of said
Public Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation no less than three (3) days prior as
pursuant to Section 22-111 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the proposed increase along
with input from City Staff and members of the public; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager, Finance Director and
Utilities Director that the rate increase be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA-
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SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
resolution.
SECTION 2: The rate schedule set forth below shall be applicable to all
customers of the Water and Sewer Utility served by the City of Tamarac for customers
East of State Road 7.
GENERAL SERVICE ACCOUNT means any entity that receives services but is not
classified as a single family dwelling, multiple family dwelling or commercial account.
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT means any building or structure that is not used as a place
of residence.
DWELLING UNIT means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one (1) family, as defined in the land development code, including permanent
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, but not including
recreation vehicles, tents, boats or tourist accommodations.
MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING means any building designed for and containing: 1)
condominium units; and/or 2) apartment units.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING means any building designed for and containing: 1) one
residential dwelling unit; 2) a group of residential dwelling units such as a duplex, triplex,
quadplex, etc.; and/or 3) a group of residential units such as townhouse or villa. A
Single -Family Dwelling would have individual utility services for electrical, plumbing
and/or mechanical system connections.
MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES - WATER
A. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - WATER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
All Meter Sizes $1.791me. $1.84/mo.
Consumption Charge per 1,000 gallons ',-me. 1.99/mo.
B. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - WATER
At the present, no multiple -family residential service is
provided in the
Tamarac Utility East service area.
C. GENERAL SERVICE OR COMMERCIAL - WATER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
5/8" Meter $1�, .791Fne.
$1.84/mo.
1" Meter 3.n- ne.
3.36/mo.
1-1 /2" Meter 6-7 gim .
5.87/mo.
2" Meter 8.68ime.
8.94/mo.
3" Meter 16.551me.
17.05/mo.
4" Meter '6�e
26.15/mo.
Monthly consumption charge
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per 1,000 gallons ,tee- 1.99/mo.
Any customer for which no schedule directly applies, shall use GENERAL
SERVICE RATE PER UNIT.
D. IRRIGATION SERVICE (All Classes) - WATER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
5/8" Meter $1.79Nne.
$ 1.84/mo.
ill Meter 3.261Fne.
3.36/mo.
1-1 /2" Meter 6,70/Fne.
5.87/mo.
2" Meter 6,68/Fne.
8.94/mo.
3" Meter Vie.
17.05/mo.
4" Meter 25.39/me.
26.15/mo.
Monthly consumption charge
per 1,000 gallons 2.�e-
2.68/mo.
E. FIRE LINE CHARGE
4" $420.00/y�. $432.60/yr.
6" 840.00iy F. 865.20/yr.
8" 1, 555.30/yr.
Over 8" By Agreement
F. WATER RESTRICTION SURCHARGE ADJUSTMENT
In the event that the South Florida Water Management District or other
authority having jurisdiction declares a water shortage requiring
mandatory curtailment to the extent of a 15 percent reduction in water
usage, the consumption charges listed above shall be increased 18
percent. In the event that a reduction of water use in excess of 15 percent
is required, the City Commission may establish by resolution an
appropriate surcharge based upon a recommendation of the City
Administration as to the revenue required to comply with debt service
covenants or to meet other requirements of the water system.
G. MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE
No monthly bill, regardless of usage, shall be for less than the Service
Availability Charge based on the class of customer served and according
to the size of the meter through which service is furnished.
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II. MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES - SEWER
A. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SEWER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
All Meter Sizes $8-061M- $ 8.30/mo.
Disposal Charge per 1,000 gallons of metered
water service 2.60kne- 2.68/mo.
No sewer disposal charge shall be imposed on water usage above fifteen
thousand (15,000) gallons per month per individual dwelling unit.
B. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SEWER
At the present time, no multiple -family residential service is provided in
Tamarac Utility East service area.
C. GENERAL SERVICE OR COMMERCIAL - SEWER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
5/8" Meter $8.06/Fne.
$ 8.30/mo.
ill Meter 19�e,
20.35/mo.
1-112" Meter 39.161me.
40.33/mo.
2" Meter 62-50!Fne-
$64.38/mo.
3" Meter 124.80/Fne.
128.54/mo.
4" Meter 194.74/me.
200.58/mo.
Disposal Charge per 1,000 gallons of
metered water service Vie.
2.68/mo.
This does not repeal any previously executed contracts.
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Any customer for which no schedule directly applies shall use GENERAL
SERVICE RATE PER UNIT.
D. DUMPSTER (EXISTI„NQAND FUTURE)
a) Service availability charge (no consumption) $9 e. $10.15/mo.
b) Consumption fee of $2.48 per 1000 gallons
based on 7,300 gallon discharge per month $18.10/mo.
E. INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SERVICE ,RATE
To be determined on an individual basis according to volume and
characteristics of wastewater. (Refer to SEWER USE ORDINANCE.)
F. MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGE
No monthly bill, regardless of usage, shall be for less than the Service
Availability Charge based on the class of customer served and according
to the size of the meter through which service is furnished.
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III. METER INSTALLATION AND
QTHER CHARGES
A. METER INSTALLATION CHARGES/DEPOSITS
1. Residential
METER SIZE
CHARGE
DEPOSIT
5/8"
$ 160.00
$ 90.00
ill
230.00
235.00
1-1 /2"
505.00
470.00
2"
590.00
745.00
Over 2"
BY AGREEMENT
BY AGREEMENT
2. Commercial, Multiple
-Family and General
Service
$ 160.00
$105.00
1 "
230.00
265.00
1-1 /2"
505.00
530.00
2"
590.00
745.00
Over 2"
BY AGREEMENT
BY AGREEMENT
3. Renters
5/8" $ 160.00 $180.00
ill 230.00 470.00
1-1/2" 505.00 650.00
2" 590.00 745.00
Over 2" BY AGREEMENT BY AGREEMENT
4. Construction
5/8" $ 160.00 $105.00
Over 5/8" BY AGREEMENT BY AGREEMENT
5. $50.00 for meter installation for each additional service call if meter
cannot be installed first trip at no fault of the City.
B. CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGES
During Normal After Normal
Working Hours Working Hours
Meter Turn -On $20.00 $25.00
Meter Turn -Off
(not applicable for
termination of service
at consumer's request) 20.00 25.00
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(Normal working hours are defined as 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays).
DELINQUENT/RETURN CHECK SERVICE CHARGES
When the City has service discontinued at the customer's premises for cause or
because of non-payment of amounts due, there shall be a service charge of thirty
dollars ($30.00) for the reestablishment of water service made during normal
working hours and a service charge of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the
reestablishment of service after normal working hours.
If the customer has not paid the current bill within 45 days of the date the bill
is rendered, a door tag will notify the customer of their delinquency and give
24 hours to pay the amount due. There will be a service charge of $10.00 for
any required tagging after one (1) in any calendar year.
If a check is returned, there will be a service charge of $15.00 for each occurrence.
TESTING OF WATER METERS
If a customer requests a water meter test and the meter is determined to be
accurate, the customer shall pay a fee according to the schedule below.
Should the test of the water meter prove the meter to be inaccurate, there
shall be no fee and the customer will be rendered a corrected bill.
The fees for testing of a water meter are as follows:
Meter ize
5/8"-1 "
Over 1"
Charge
$35.00
Actual Cost
METER REREADS AND SPECIAL READINGS
Upon the request of a customer, the city shall, without charge, reread the
customer's meter to determine if the initial reading was accurate, provided
that a customer request for a meter reread has not been made during the
preceding twelve (12) months. Should a customer request to have the meter
reread more frequently than once every twelve (12) months, the customer
shall pay a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each additional reread. If the
customer -requested reread of the meter results in a corrected bill, the meter
reread charge shall be refunded and the customer will be rendered a
corrected bill.
Upon the request of a customer to have a special meter reading performed
which is not a part of the monthly readings during the normal billing cycle, the
customer shall pay a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the special reading.
F. DUAL CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
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Cost of dual check valve plus 15 percent for administrative cost.
G. BACK FLOW TEST FEE $40.00/*Test plus Tamarac Building
Department plumbing permit fee.
* Test required prior to connection of water service and annually (or at
intervals determined by the Water Purveyor or Chief Plumbing Inspector). If
test indicates malfunction, $40.00 test fee shall be paid for each re -test.
H. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
Costs for discretionary repairs to water and sewer lines on private property
by City utility or public works or for services for which no specific fee applies
shall be charged to consumer as follows:
Services Provided Hourly
Jet Rodder -
Includes Jet Rodder Operator Regular/$100.00
and Video Operator Overtime/$114.00
Video & Sealing - Regular/$117.00
Includes Video Technician Overtime/$134.00
When Jet Rodder and Video are Regular/$195.00
used together Overtime/$220.00
Backhoe with Operator Regular/ $58.00
Backhoe with Operator Overtime/$66.00
4" Trash Pump $ 10.00
Service Operator/Truck
One -person Crew Regular/ $32.00
Overtime/ $40.00
Two -person Crew Regular/ $60.00
Overtime/ $75.00
Three -person Crew Regular/ $88.00
Overtime/ $112.00
Foreman/Truck Regular/ $41.00
Overtime/ $52.00
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Regular working hours for field service personnel are defined as 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and
holidays. Overtime costs are all hours other than regular working
hours.
IV. WATER _AND _SEWER USE CHARGE SYSTEM
In general, the Water and Sewer Use Charge system shall be operated such that Utility
rate charges at all times shall be sufficient to ensure that total annual revenues will equal
or exceed the sum of:
• Annual Operations and Maintenance (O & M) Expenses of the Utilities system
• Annual funding for replacement or repair (R & R) of equipment, accessories, or
appurtenances necessary to maintain design capacity and performance during the
design life of all treatment works.
• A prorata share of the general administrative expenses.
V. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
A. Customers shall be billed by the City for services used on a bi-monthly basis.
B. Customers outside of the corporate limits of the City receiving service shall,
in addition to the rates set, pay a surcharge of 25 percent on water charges
only.
C. Service availability charges shall be prorated for customers becoming a part
of or leaving the system during a billing cycle.
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section other part or application of this Resolution is held by
any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
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SECTI„QN 5: This Resolution shall become effective for all services on or after October 1,
1994. Zk
PASSED THIS �''�' DAY OF �" , 1994,
NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
H BY CERTIFY that` have approved
th,&Rsolution as to fop`n.
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Mitchell S. Ki
City Attorney
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RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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DIST. 2:
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