07/18/2017 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2017 Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc 12.6.4. 17-0754 Request to Waive Bid Requirement for a Comprehensive Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed (Reuse) Water Rate Study, and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommended Action: The staff of the Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends that: 1. The Board of County Commissioners waive the bid requirements in regards to services related to conducting a Comprehensive Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed (Reuse) Water Rate Study, and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study. 2. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Professional Services Agreements with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. after review and approval by the county attorney. 3. Approve awarding the scope of services using Option 3 directing that both studies run concurrently in the interest of completing the studies within the one hundred and fifty (150) day timeline and looking at all utility rates, not just the operating fund rates. Attachments: Staff Report Professional Services Agreement for a Comprehensive Water Wastewater and Reclaimed Rate Study Professional Services Agreement for a Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Statement of Qualifications Municipal Advisor Disclosure Acknowledgement Letter Director of Utilities Vincent Burke recalled the Board's approval on December 16, 2016, for staff to take a series of actions relating to the North County Septic to Sewer (S2S) Phase 1 Project. He related that the last item to be undertaken is an updated utilities rate study to look into recouping/covering some of the costs associated with the septic to sewer conversion projects. Director Burke reported that the County has not raised utility rates since 1999, and that since Fiscal Year 2003-2004, utility accounts have increased by 48%. He outlined staffs recommendation for undertaking a study of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates; and another study of water and sewer impact fee rates. Commissioner Solari asked Director Burke to look at imposing higher rates on those with excessive water consumption. He also declared that at this time, he would oppose an increase in water and sewer impact fees. Director Burke sought and received confirmation that staff would present draft versions of the reports to the Board for input, then return after any necessary modifications are made to the reports. Indian River County Florida Page 19