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Home My WebLink About1978-45- -- ORDINANCE NO. 78-45 AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR USE OF COUNTY WATER SERVICES WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT CREATED BY INDIA14 RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE 76-26; OUTLINING MEANS OF ENFORCING PAYMENT FOR SUCH SERVICE; PROMULGATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CON- NECTION; SETTING UP MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; PRO- HIBITING FREE SERVICE; AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That, SECTION•21-50(a). APPLICATIONS. The Board of County Com- missioners of Indian River County, Florida promulgates these rules and regulations on behalf of the Municipal Service Taxing Unit created by Indian River County Ordinance 76-26 with the intent that this Ordinance apply solely within the District as described. This Ordinance to be codified as Chapter 21, Article V. SECTION 21-50(b). CONNECTIONS WITH WATERWORKS SYSTEM. inhere the same shall be available, the owner of every lot or parcel of land within the following described property, hereinafter referred to as "District": Begin at the intersection of the South City Limits of the City of Vero Beach, Florida, and the west bank of the Indian River; thence run westerly on courses and dimensions along the aforesaid south City Limits to the intersection with the west line of Section 10, Township 33 South, Range 39 East; thence run south along the west line of Sections 10 and 15, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, to the southwest corner of Section 15; thence run east along the south line of Section 15, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, to the southwest corner of Section 14, Township 33 South, Range 39 East; thence run south along the west line of Section 23, _Township 33 South, Range 39 East, to the southwest corner of aforementioned Section 23; thence run east along the south line of Sections 23 and 24, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, and the south line of Section 19,Township 33 South, Range 40 East, to the west bank of the Indian River; thence meander the west bank of the Indian River northwesterly to the point of beginning; also included is the following tract, the north half of the west 20.9 acres of Tract 4, Section 26, Township 33 South, Range 39 East. may connect, or cause the plumbing of any building or buildings thereon to be connected, with the District waterworks system of Indian River County, Florida and use the facilities of such system. All such connections shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations which shall be adopted from time to time by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, which rules and regulations shall provide for a charge for making such connections in such reasonable amount as such Board may fix and determine by Resolution. SECTION 21-50(c). EXCEPTIONS TO CONNECTIONS. This Ordinance shall not be construed to require or entitle any person to cross the private property of another to make any such water connection. KDAN FIVER COUNTY fHIS IS Tb CERTIFY THAT THIS IS CN TKOV. AND CORRCCT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS �OFPICE. IM -EDA WRIGHT, CLERK FW 4 D.C. F rr �' SECTION 21-51(d). RATES. A. A rate schedule is hereby adopted by the County providing for the following user rates: APPLICABILITY: To'all metered customers. RATE: Quantity First 3,000 gallons All over 3,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons First Unit Second Unit Minimum First Unit MINIMUM CHARGE: The minimum monthly charge TERMS OF PAYMENT: Bills are due when rendered. Per Month $ 5.00 1.00 Duplex $5,00 for 3,000 gallons monthly allowance $2.50 with 1,000 gallon allowance $7.50 for up tq 4,000 gallons per month. There- after, add thereto water rate for each additional 1,000 gallons billed monthly as set forth in above schedule Multiple Units $5.00 for 3,000 gallons monthly allowance. Each additional unit $2.50 with allowance of 1,000 gallons per month for each such unit.- Thereafter, add thereto the above basic water rates for each additional 1,000 gallons billed. $ 5.00 WATER CONNECTION CHARGES: 5/8 inch meter $ 65.00 3/4 inch meter 85.00 1 inch meter 115.00 1 1/4 inch meter 150.00 1.1/2 inch meter 210.00 2 inches and over Cost but not less than 300.00 Turn -on Service 20.00 No deposit required to resident owners -2- SECTION 50-21(e). UNLAWFUL CONNECTION. No person shall be allowed to connect into any water line owned by the County without the written consent of the County, and then the connection with such line shall be made only under the direction and super- vision of the Utilities Department. Any property owner, plumber or other individual who shall make any connection without such consent of the County shall, upon conviction be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided. SECTION 50-21(f). CONNECTING OLD PLUMBING. Whenever it is desirable or required to connect old plumbing with the County water line, the owner or plumber contemplating doing such work shall notify the County Utilities Department who will inspect said old plumbing and notify the owner or plumber what alterations will be necessary to place said old plumbing in an acceptable condition for such connection. Alterations shall be made within two (2) months of notification. Any owner or plumber who shall make any connection without the approval of the County Utilities Department shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided. SECTION 50-21(g). MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING SYSTEM. The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining and keeping clean the water pipes leading and connecting from the plumbing system to the County distribution lines. SECTION. 50-21(h). PAYMENT OF FEES AND BILLS REQUIRED. Bills for monthly charges and fees hereinbefore mentioned should be sub- mitted and shall be payable on the 15th day from date of said bill and if such monthly bill shall be and remain unpaid on and after the 16th day of such month for such service, a penalty of $1.50 shall be imposed and be added to said bill, and if such monthly bill shall be and remain unpaid on and after the 25th day of such month for such service, the water service to said customer shall be subject to discontinuance until all past due water bills are fully paid, together with said charge of $20.00 water reconnection fee. SECTION 50-21(i). NO SERVICE FEE. No water service shall be furnished or rendered free of charge to any person, firm or corporation whatsoever, and the County and each and every agency, department or instrumentality which uses such service shall pay therefor at the rate fixed by this Ordinance. SECTION 50-21(j). SEPARATE CONNECTIONS FOR EACH SEPARATE UNIT. Each building whether occupying one or more lots and whether it shall occupy any lot or parcel jointly with any other residential building shall be billed separately for the payment of the water fees, and separate connections and meters wil-I be required for each building. SECTION 50-21(k). PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, for each such offense, be subject to a fine or imprisonment or both such fine and imprisonment as provided by law. Any failure or refusal by an owner or occupant to pay the charges or rates hereinabove provided, shall be construed to be a violation of this Ordinance. SECTION 50-21(1). All Ordinances of parts of Ordinances and all Sections or parts of Sections of the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 50-21(m). EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective according to law. This Ordinance shall take effect December 26, 1978.