HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-94-210Temp. Reso. #6861 Revision #1 9/29/94
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-94- e,2/6)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING AND MODIFYING RATES
AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THE
TAMARAC UTILITIES WEST; 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 West Rate Structure to ensure that sufficient revenues exist to cover operational
and debt service 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, Resolution No. R-93-125 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 22-96 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:
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.
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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 west of State
Road 7.
With respect to the application of rate and charges for water and wastewater service, the
following shall apply:
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 $6. e. $ 6.71 /mo.
Monthly Consumption Charge per 1,000 gallons.
0 to 6,000 gallons 4722 $ 1.26
6001 to 15,000 gallons 4754 1.56
In excess of 15,000 gallons 4--84 1.86
B. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - WATER
Service Availability Charge Per Unit (no consumption)
All Meter Sizes @w$ 4.86/mo.
Monthly Consumption Charge per 1,000 gallons
0 to 6,000 gallons 4722 $ 1.26
In excess of 6,000 gallons 4770 1.75
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C. GENERAL SERVICE OR COMMERCIAL - WATER
Service Availability charge (no consumption)
5/8" Meter $7.32m,e-
$ 7.54/mo.
1" Meter 18�e-
18.89/mo.
1-1 /2" Meter '6�e.
37.72/mo.
2" Meter 58.594ne-
60.35/mo.
3" Meter 1 1'��e.
120.70/mo.
4" Meter Vie.
188.58/mo.
6" Meter 'GG�,e-
377.18/mo.
Monthly Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons
This does not repeal any previously executed contracts.
First Consumption Second Consumption
Block Block
Rate for Service:
Consumption Blocks:
$1.22 $1.26 $4,70
$1.75
5/8"
Meter
0 to 6,000 gallons
In excess of
6,000 gallons
1"
Meter
0 to 15,000
In excess of
15,000 gallons
1-1/2"
Meter
0 to 30,000
In excess of
30,000 gallons
2"
Meter
0 to 48,000
In excess of
48,000 gallons
3"
Meter
0 to 96,000
In excess of
96,000 gallons
4"
Meter
0 to 150,000
In excess of
150,000 gallons
6"
Meter
0 to 300,000
In excess of
1
300,000 gallons
Any customer for which no schedule directly applies shall use GENERAL
SERVICE rate per unit.
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D. IRRIGATION SERVICE All Classes - WATER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption)
5/8" Meter $7.32/me.
$7.54
ill Meter 18.,E-04' .
18.89
1 1 /2" Meter 36�o-62kne
37.72
2" Meter Vie-
60.35
3" Meter 117181me.
120.70
4" Meter 183.09iffle
188.58
6" Meter 366,a.
377.18
Monthly Consumption Charge per 1,000 gallons $1.70
$1.75
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E. FIRE LINE CHARGES
4" $429-00/yR $ 432.60/yr.
6" 840.001YF 865.20/yr.
8" 001yr- 1, 555. 30/yr.
Over 8" By Agreement
F. CONTRIBUTION (CIAC) CHARGES
1. In addition to the physical connection to and the installation of a meter for
the determination of consumption for both the water and sewer system, the
City shall charge a connection charge which represents the capital facility
cost of the water and sewer system capacity utilized by the new connection.
2. The capital cost of the water and sewer capacity is calculated on an
Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) basis, which is defined as the
maximum demand of three hundred fifty (350) gallons per day (GPD) which
equates to the demand for a single-family dwelling unit. Meter size shall
comply with the requirements of the South Florida Building Code.
3. The ERC factors to be utilized for the determination of the Connection
Charges are based on user category and shall be as follows:
USER CATEGORY
Residential Service -
Single -Family
Multiple -Family (per dwelling unit)
No. of ERC'S
1.00
.70
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General Service/Commercial and Irrigation Service:
5/8"
Meters
1.00
1 "
Meters
2.50
1-1 /2"
Meters
5.00
2"
Meters
8.00
3"
Meters
16.00
4"
Meters
25.00
6"
Meters
50.00
Exception: If a general service connection serves living units such as a hotel,
motel, or time-share with efficiency units that include a kitchen or kitchenette
and/or laundry facilities, the connection charge shall be the higher of the fee
from the meter size schedule above or the number of dwelling units based
on the multiple -family ERC equivalent.
4. Future dumpster connections to sanitary sewer system shall pay CIAC
sewer charges based on each dumpster being one (1) ERC.
5. The rate per ERC is as follows:
Water System
Sewer System
Rate per ERC
$1,205.00
$1, 550.00
H. 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.
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 CHARQES - SEWER
A. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -SEWER
Service Availability Charge (no consumption):
All Meter Sizes $1'�,- 2moo- $11.54/mo.
Disposal Charge per 1,000 gallons
of metered water usage 2- ne. 2.48/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
Service Availability Charge Per Unit (no consumption):
All Meter Sizes $•$7.67/mo.
Disposal Charge per 1,000 gallons
of metered water usage 2.4 1 kne. 2.48/mo.
No sewer disposal charge shall be imposed on water usage above fifteen
thousand (15,000) gallons per month per individual dwelling unit.
C. GENERAL SERVICE OR COMMERCIAL -SEWER
Service Availability Charge:
5/8" Meter $1" ,e.
$14.82/mo.
1 " Meter 36.vv-01 ime.
37.09/mo.
1-1 /2" Meter 71.96/Fne.
74.12/mo.
2" Meter 115. ,-4m,e-
118.59/mo.
3" Meter 230.27 Fne
237.18/mo.
4" Meter Vie-
370.59/mo.
6" Meter 71710r-Ta-vvrme-
741.19/mo.
Disposal charge per 1,000 gallons of
metered water usage $2.^� 1-ma $2.48
Sewer disposal charges shall be imposed on one hundred percent (100
percent) of total metered water consumption per month as determined by the
City.
Any customer for which no schedule directly applies shall use GENERAL
SERVICE rate per unit.
D. DUMPSTER EXISTING AND FUTURE
a) Service availability charge (no consumption)$)-854ne. $10.15/mo.
b) Consumption fee of $2.48 per 1000 gallons
based on 7,300 gallon discharge per month $18.10/mo.
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E. 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.
III. METER INSTALLATION AND OTHER CHARGES
A. METER INSTALLATIONCHARGES/DEPOSITS
1. Residential
METER SIZE
5/8"
1"
1-1/2"
2"
Over 2"
CHARGE
$160.00
230.00
505.00
590.00
BY AGREEMENT
DEPOSIT
$ 90.00
235.00
470.00
745.00
BY AGREEMENT
2. Commercial, Multiple -Family and General Service
5/8" $160.00 105.00
ill 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"
1"
1-1 /2"
2"
Over 2"
4. Construction
5/8"
Over 5/8"
$115.00
225.00
400.00
525.00
BY AGREEMENT
$160.00
BY AGREEMENT
180.00
470.00
650.00
745.00
BY AGREEMENT
$105.00
BY AGREEMENT
5. $50 for meter installation for each additional service call if meter cannot
be installed first trip at no fault of the City.
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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
(Normal working hours are defined as 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru
Friday, excluding weekends and holidays)
C. DELI N UENT/RETURN CHECK 5ERVICE 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.
D. TESTINQ 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:
Charge
per test
5/8" to 1" meter $35.00
Over 1" Actual Cost
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D. METER REREADS AND SPECIAL READINGS
Upon request of a customer, the City shall, without charge, re -read the
customer's meter to determine if the initial reading was accurate, provided
that a customer request for a meter re -read has not been made during the
preceding twelve (12) months. Should a customer request to have the meter
re -read more frequently than once every twelve (12) months, the customer
shall pay a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each additional re -read. If
the customer requested re -read of the meter results in a corrected bill, the
meter re -read charge shall be refunded and the customer will be rendered a
corrected bill.
Upon request of a customer to have a special meter reading performed which
is not a part of the months readings during the normal billing cycle, the
customer shall pay a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the special reading.
E. DUAL CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Cost of dual check valve plus 15 percent for administrative cost.
F. 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 al
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.
G. REIMBURSEMENT_ FOR EMERG,EN„QY SERVICES ,EXPENSES
Costs for discretionary repairs to water and sewer lines on private property
by City utility or public works shall be charged to consumer as follows:
Services provided or services which hourly no specific fee applies.
Jet Rodder - Includes Jet Rodder Operator
and Video Operator
Video & Sealing - Includes Video Technician
When Jet Rodder and Video are used
together
Backhoe with Operator
Backhoe with Operator
4" Trash Pump
Regular $100.00
Overtime 114.00
Regular $117.00
Overtime 134.00
Regular $195.00
Overtime 220.00
Regular 58.00
Overtime 66.00
10.00
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Service Operator/Truck
One -person Crew
Two -person Crew
Three -person Crew
Foreman/Truck
Regular $32.00
Overtime 40.00
Regular $60.00
Overtime 75.00
Regular $88.00
Overtime 112.00
Regular $41.00
Overtime 52.00
Regular working hours for field 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:
0 Annual Operations and Maintenance (0 & 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 5PEQIFICATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
A. Customers shall be billed by the City for services used on a 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.
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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.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective for all services on or after
October 1, 1994.
PASSED THIS!� DAY OF , 1994.
ATTEST -
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY th
the Resolution as to fof
Mitchell S. Ki
City Attorney
have approved
MAYOR
DIST. 1:
DIST. 2:
DIST. 3:
DIST. 4:
NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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V / M KATZ
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