HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/1986Wednesday, November 12, 1986
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, met in Special Session at the County Commission
Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday,
November 12, 1986, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Present were Don C.
Scurlock Jr., Chairman; Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; Richard
N. Bird; and Margaret C. Bowman. .Absent was William C. Wodtke,
Jr., who was out of town. Also present were Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board
of County Commissioners; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COMMISSIONERS' BONDS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, Commissioner Wodtke being absent,
the Board unanimously (4-0) accepted the bonds of
newly elected Commissioners Carolyn Eggert and Gary
Wheeler and authorized the signatures of all Commission
members.
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE. PRESENTS, That We. Carolyn
as principal, and.___... Ohio_ Casualty _Insurance Co.
as sureties
are held and firmly IHsund unto the Coven►or of the State of Florida, and his sm-cessors in office,
in the sum o fTw o y.Thousand and 00/100 _... _ _._...___. _.............. ..m._ _ _ .._� _..._ _._. _.... �.._.. ..._..._...
lawful money, for the payment whereof, well and truly to lie made•, we do hind ourselves, our and each of
(lilt heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and stwerally, firmly by these presents.
Scaled with our seals, and fisted this .......6t4day of .....November... ly 86
Tht• c•Inulition of the :chive obligation is s}►c•h, That whereas. the• alitwe htannlen ...................... .
Carolyn K. Egge�'t ... was, on the ....4th_. day of N(wemher.
A. D. 11)...._8.6 ., e•lee,ed_....County Commissioner, Indian River County, Florida
to hold hi% office4fof the term of four years hi -ginning nn tilt•'1'ue•sday two weeks following the day of the general election
held November ............. A.U., 19.............., and until his successor is qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this
State.
Carol n K. E ert ......................._ shall faithfully
Now, therefore. if the said_._..�....__..................Y................._..........gg............_......_......_...._.........�........_........._::.....
perft►r►n the duties of his said office, as pmvielled by law, then this obligation to he void• else to Ile and remain
in lull force and virtue.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of its:
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1'hr aim�c bond is approved this ..12th,
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Carolyn K. Egge t
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Beckett E. Waddell, Attorney In Fact
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I'll William C. kjLgafke, Jr., Absent
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Cmenty Cutnnei$%ItM"s.
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Gartptrerller.
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STATI': OF Fl.ttlill)A l
f:ertinty of .:.. Indian River
KNOW ALL HIEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That We „.....Gary C. Wheeler
as principal. and._._ :_„ State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
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... ...................«....«.. ..„..-.„....... « .._......«.....« ........ „..... „....w. as sureties
are held and firmly hound onto tilt Governor of the state of Florida, and his successors in office,
......-� �- . „� �- inthestmoTwo Thousand and 00/100-............ M
lawful money, for the payment whereof, well anti truly to he made, we do hind otirschcs, our and each of
titer heirs, e•xcentors and administrators, jointly aril severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals, anti dated this ....„11th day e,f _Novembera 86
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The condition of the edxwe. obligation is such. That whereas, tlx. alu»'c hrneuelrn..... ...... .......... .........
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Gary C. Wheeler 4th
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A. D. 1!1.„..8.6..., clerted_.._.....CB.UN-ly..„Cf.1MNiI.S.S.I.O.NE.R.,%....„INPIAN...RIVER....011NTy. „FLORIDA..
to hold his office for the terra of four years beginning on the 'lluncday two weeks following the day of the general ele ctitm
held November ...Wl.. A.D., 19.... 8.6...... and until his successor is qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this
State.
Gary C . Wheeler _ �._ shall faithfully
Now, therefore, if the said ... .._........... _. _..._„.........__ „ „„ ._._...... .
ilerfonn tilt. duties of his said office, as provided by law, then this obligation to he void, else to he and remain
ill full forty and virtue.
Signed. sealed and delivered in presence of its:
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The -above hond is approved this „.„12th clary of
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illiamC. Wod ke, Jr., Absent
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Comptroller.
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NOV' 12 1986 BOOK
PROCLAMATIONS HONORING OUT -GOING COMMISSIONERS
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Chairman Scurlock spoke warmly of the history of his
relationship with Commissioner Lyons, both -in serving with him
over the years on the Vero Beach City Council and the County
Commission and emphasized what an outstanding influence
Commissioner Lyons has had, not only on him, but the county as a
whole. He felt we all will miss him tremendously.
Commissioner Lyons expressed his thanks and also his
appreciation of being able to work with Chairman Scurlock. He
stated that he leaves behind him a very fine man who works hard
for the county and whom he trusts implicitly.
Chairman Scurlock read aloud the following Proclamation
honoring Commissioner Lyons:
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, PATRICK B. LYONS announced his retirement as a
County Commissioner and we wish to express our appreciation for
his outstanding career on behalf of local government; and
WHEREAS, PATRICK B. LYONS was elected to the Board of County
Commissioners in November of 1978 by the citizens of Indian River
County; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Chairman by his fellow Commissioners
in November 1980 and January 1985, and elected Vice Chairman in
January 1984 and January 1986, which office he still holds; and
WHEREAS, PATRICK B. LYONS served with distinction as a
member of many committees, including the Animal Control Committee
who was assigned the task of drafting the Animal Control
Ordinance; Emergency Medical Services; Indian River Council on
Aging; Fast Track Committee; he served as Chairman and member of
the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; Gifford Housing
Improvement Committee; Community Development Advisory Committee;
Board of Trustees for the Indian River County Law Library; he was
instrumental in establishing the Gifford Street Lighting
District; he served on the Marine Island Advisory Committee and
assisted in drafting the Ordinance designating the Spoil Islands
as a Marine Park Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, over the years he has worked diligently to bring
many problems to a successful conclusion such as the construction
of a Criminal Justice Complex including a new Jail, Minimum
Security Building, Sheriff's Administration Building; 911
Communication Center; and
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WHEREAS, PATRICK B. LYONS has been the key influence in
bringing in a majority vote of the citizens of 'Indian River
County on a. successful bond issue to finance the cost of
establishing an Indian River County Public Library System; and
WHEREAS, his efforts to serve the citizens of Indian River
County were evidenced in. his service on the Property Appraisal
Adjustment Board, both as Chairman and as Vice Chairman;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board
expresses its deep appreciation for the services PATRICK B. LYONS
has performed on behalf of Indian River County and his many
accomplishments are a tribute to his dedication to public
service.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that our heartfelt wishes for his
success in future endeavors go with him.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1986.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY e 2,2,4
Don C. Scurlock, Jr.
Chairman
Chairman Scurlock then read the following Proclamation
honoring Commissioner Wodtke for his long years of service on the
Commission, stating that he felt Commissioner Wodtke has done an
outstanding job over those 12 years while many changes have taken
place and has served the county with integrity, honesty, and true
commitment. He is truly a gentleman, and it has been an honor to
serve with him.
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
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WHEREAS, WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR. was elected to the Board of
County Commissioners in November of 1974 by the citizens of
Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as County Commissioner he was
elected by his peers as Chairman of the Commission in January
1977, November 1978 and January 1979; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Vice Chairman by his fellow
Commissioners in January 1976, November 1980 and January 1981;
and
WHEREAS, WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR. has participated in many
projects and some of the major accomplishments during his tenure
were the adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Indian
River County; establishing the Sanitary Landfill; creation of a
county -wide fire protection system establishing the North, South
and West Indian River County Fire Districts. -He -served as
Chairman of the Marine Island Advisory Committee and assisted in
drafting the Ordinance designating the Spoil Islands as a Marine
Park Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR. has also served the citizens
of Indian River County as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the
Property Appraisal Adjustment Board; and for many years served on
the Mental Health District IX Board and more recently the
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Planning Council, and the
Indigent Primary Health Care Task Force. He was appointed
Chairman of the Beach Preservation and Restoration Committee
and served in that capacity since its inception;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the efforts of
WILLIAM C. WODKTE, JR. on behalf of the Commission and the
citizens of the County have made our beautiful County a better
place in which to live.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that our heartfelt wishes for his
success in future endeavors go with him.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1986.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Don C. Scurlock, J .
Chairman
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PUBLIC HEARING - BREEZY VILLAGE SEWER & WATER CO. RATE INCREASE
The hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with proof of Publication
attached, to -wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath
says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published
at Vero
Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
a /_We
in the matter . 1�1�1�1h1�%�'�
in the �Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been
entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun-
ty, Florida, fora period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm
or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. �
Sworn to and subscrib% �befa me t 's u day of �f A.D. 19 _ j
,0/,
ICY
(SEAL)
(Clerk of the Circuit
muncE OF PUBLIC HEARMIG'
heTe Y jf.M that.the Board of (
and water rale increass.. � :�� for a sewer
All Interested Parties w18 be htla►d'-
Dated this 3rd daayy of November,1988.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Don Jr., rRbck�, �'i�DA
Nov. 8. & 7.7988
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Utilities Director Pinto reviewed the following staff memo:
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TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVSSIONERS DATE: November 4, 1986
THRU: TERRANCE G. PINT-6j1,0qtL_,IRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
FROM: JEFFREY K. BARTO1`Ni'ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
LISA M. ABERNETHY, FRANCHISE MANAGER
SUBJECT: BREEZY VILLAGE SEWER & WATER CO., INC.
BACKGROUND
On January 9., 1985, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution 85-5, attached hereto, for Breezy Village Sewer and Water
Company, Incorporated. Item number 4 states, "Provided it is
determined by the Board of County Commissioners that the Utility is
operating under efficient and economical management, the Utility will
be authorized to generate $37,094 in gross water and wastewater
revenues thereafter." Further, "The gross revenue test will be based
on customers enrolled." At that time, Mr. Pinto suggested to the Board
of County Commissioners that the Utility's operations be reviewed and,
if determined satisfactory, then allow them a rate which would provide
a 12% return.
RECOMMENDATION
Utility staff has reviewed the Utility's accounting records and plant
improvements (water and wastewater) and deem satisfactory operation of
the facility at this time. Further, staff has noted a tremendous
improvement in the Utility's accounting practices.
Staff asks that Breezy Village Sewer & Water Company, Inc., develop a
tariff to generate the $37,094.00, for a twelve-month period, detailing
the 12% rate base and operating costs, providing Breezy Village Water &
Sewer Co., Inc. shall continue to operate in an efficient and
economical manner.
Director Pinto noted that in 1985, based on a $66,302 rate
base, the Commission issued an Order which allowed the utility to
recover $27,504 in revenue, but penalized the company the 12%
orate of return on their investment until they could show they
could operate the utility in an economical and efficient manner..
The company now has petitioned for that increase to be granted,
and staff after reviewing their operation, feels this is in
order.
Chairman Scurlock had a question about the cost of the
operation being allocated equally between water and wastewater as
he felt it is difficult at best to have that actually come out
the same. He was not sure what analysis was done on the tariff
that was first approved which exactly parallels water and
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wastewater, but he was not at this point convinced that every-
thing has been done that could be done and should be done to
improve the water quality.
Director Pinto explained that the initial analysis was based
on a combined rate base, taking the investment for both water and
sewer together and combining the total cost of operation, because
in such a small operation, it is very difficult to separate the
costs associated with the two and probably in the long run would
cost the rate payers considerably more just in accounting
procedures. When you do that, however, the utility company must
understand that.a failure of either one must affect the revenue
for the system as a whole, Director Pinto further emphasized
that the rates approved under this order were based on a 1983
test year, and we allowed some improvements to be amortized into
the rates. If the Board wished to order further improvements,
the owners then would have to come back in for a rate adjustment
different than what is before us tonight.
Director Pinto informed the Board that the only outstanding
order that hasn't been.resolved by the utility company relates to
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the -fact tha-t th-e DER has issued an order contrary to the
franchise requiring that the use of the fire hydrants be
discontinued and that they be taken out. The reason for this is
that the DER looks at the first priority of a public water supply
as being to supply potable water, and they feel the fire flow
could jeopardize the health and welfare of the community. If the
Board wishes staff to enforce the franchise as written, they will
order the utility to add whatever is necessary to the system to
provide fire flow; howeverjif this is done, the utility then
immediately has to come back in and adjust their rate base, which
will reflect in the rate structure.
Chairman Scurlock felt the most immediate problem is potable
water, and he believed it might be more economical for us to
acquire the water system, build a good, safe reverse osmosis
system, and expand the customer base to include a neighboring
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park. Also, since we now are moving ahead towards a county
wastewater system in the North County area, he felt we must take
an in-depth look at the overall situation before we require them
to add to a system that we may acquire and do away with.
Director Pinto confirmed that the Board has authorized the
Utility Department to investigate the possibility of taking all
of the small systems in this area out of the franchise mode into
a publicly owned system, and staff now is looking into the
possibility of building a large system in this general vicinity.
These utilities in Breezy Village and the neighboring park
probably will be front runners in that move; so, he could not
advise the Board to order the company to make a substantial
investment at this time,which they would have to recover through'
the rate structure,
Discussion ensued regarding the number of units involved in
the two parks, and it was noted there are 85 in Breezy Village.
Director Pinto Believed there are 300 some pads that can be
utilized at the other park,.but they are not all occupied. There
is a lot of potential, and he believed we can provide utilities
within the next year.
Commissioner Bird realized that if we require the fire flow,
the cost of the system will go.up and subsequently the rates will
rise, but he did not want to jeopardize the situation with the
possibility of infiltration if the fire plugs are drawn upon.
Chairman Scurlock noted that if there should be a fire, you
put out a notice to boil the water and then disinfect and
chlorinate the lines and reestablish service.
Director Pinto pointed out that the problem is they are
under order from the DER to take those hydrants off the line.
Discussion continued re the need for fire hydrants, whether
or not they should be required in a franchise, the fact that they
do give the people a sense of security, etc., and Commissioner
Lyons asked if Director Pinto is recommending for or against the
connection for fire flow.
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Director Pinto stated his recommendation would be that until
such time as there is adequate capacity, the use of the fire
hydrants be eliminated, but the problem is that the franchise
requires 'fire flow. The franchise could be amended, but actually
he disagrees with putting this in a franchise anyway.
Commissioner Bird inquired how the increased rates would
compare with existing county rates, and Franchise Manager Lisa
Abernethy advised that foranaverage use of 3,000 gallons of
water and wastewater per month, the total county cost would be
$25.08. For Breezy Village, it would total $40.78 with the 120
increase, or about $15.00 higher.
Commissioner Bird believed the answer is the additional cost
of operating a small system as opposed to the county system, and
Director Pinto felt it is very easy to comprehend when you look
at 85 customers because every $85.00 spent represents a dollar
per customer. He advised that this is not the most expensive
system; actually General Development in Port St. Lucie, which has
a much larger customer base, is higher and so are two in Brevard
County. He felt the problem is that for that cost you would like
to have the very best water you can possibly drink, and the
Breeze Village residents are getting the most minimum quality of
water that will meet the criteria of EPA.
Chairman Scurlock again emphasized that this particular case
is based on an 1983 test year, and if the company filed for a
tariff based on a more current year, the rates could be
significantly higher.
The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard.
Francis Calamita, 9810 61st Terrace, commented that staff
says the utility company complied with the previous order, but he
believed it called for a dual chlorinator and he did not think
they have one, which is one reason the water is not palatable._
He also felt the operator said it was a 1/50 ratio and not 1/10,
which is what it is supposed to be.
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Director Pinto advised that staff looked into the complaint
re the chlorination system, and last year there was a problem
that required the system to be chlorinated -to a very high degree.
He explained that in a small unsophisticated system such as this,
you will get fluctuations in the chlorine treatment. With a dual
chlorinator, when one runs out, it automatically switches over to
the other, but it does not regulate the amount of chlorine that
goes in the system. The company has complied with the order to
put in the equipment necessary to meet the standards, and on an
overall basis, it meets minimum standards; however, there is a
big difference in water between the minimum standards and what
you like to drink.
Eric Pollard, 6153 98th Place, felt the matter of the fire
hydrants warrants some discussion, and knowing the DER, he felt
we should take a good while longer to look at the order and the
interpretation of the order, perhaps another year. He asked if
the Board realized that for the last five years the tanker trucks
have been filling their tanks at Breezy Village hydrants, after a
fire primarily and sometimes during the fire. He also emphasized
that if the residents of Breezy Village have no fire hydrants in
the area, their insurance rates are going to sky rocket; so, he
urged that the Commission study the situation and not do anything
in haste, particularly since it appears there is the possibility
®of a county system in the offing.
Commissioner Lyons inquired if the tankers are filling their
tanks when the fire is not connected with this subdivision, and
Mr. Pollard stated that they fill them any time there is a fire
in the area. This is the closest fire hydrant to anything except
the river. He further pointed out that while they do have low or
high amounts of chlorine, water tests over the years have not
found the water to be contaminated, and he did not feel we should
worry too much about the fire hydrants.
Discussion continued as to whether this is a significant
problem, and most Board members felt it was not. Director Pinto
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believed if the tankers are filled just by flow there shouldn't
be any damage; it is a question of sucking on the line. However,
he felt the Board should go on record recognizing the problem is
there and not condone it simply to limit any liability.
Commissioner Lyons noted that we have a representative of
the North County Fire District present on the Board, and he felt
there should be instructions issued that you don't pump from this
line but just use the free flow of the fire hydrant to fill the
tank.
After some discussion, Chairman Scurlock felt he had gotten
a consensus of the Board that that's the line we want to follow.
Director Pinto stressed that•the problem is that he could
not advise the Commission to ignore the order of the DER.
Commissioner Lyons asked why we can't tell them that we will
advise the fire district not to suck on the lines andwillissue
instructions that they simply use the normal pressure of the line
to fill their tanks.
Director Pinto advised that staff already told the DER that
the hydrants served a purpose in flushing the system out, but
— they d ridn' t—buy -that.
Commissioner Bowman noted a new firehouse is being built on
Barber Ave. She found it hard to believe there isn't a single
fire hydrant in Sebastian Highlands, and if not, why not.
Chairman Scurlock felt the question was the proximity of the
hydrant to the fire, and Director Pinto stated they would look
into this further.
Attorney Steve Henderson came before the Board representing
James Wilson and Breezy Village Water Company. He noted that he
has been discussing with Attorney Vitunac whether the franchise
as amended really made them meet fire flows, but he believed Mr.
Wilson is willing to keep the hydrants in there until the DER
starts charging $10,000 a day fines, and then he will pull them
out. He believed that improvements to meet the fire flow
requirements would cost at least $100,000.
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Attorney Vitunac pointed out that the amended franchise uses
the word "shall" in regard to maintaining fire flow, and he
believed the Board knew the difference between "may" and "shall."
Attorney Henderson argued that the amendment took words out
of the county's normal franchise ordinance and referred to plants
to be built. This plant was already in place, and he did not
believe it was intended that an old plant had to be brought up
to standards at a huge cost. His only other problem with staff's
recommendation was that the order issued in January of 1985
literally told the utility to stand in a corner for one year
without any rate of return. At the end of that one year, the
county would determine if they were operating efficiently and
then the new tariff would spring into effect. The rates were
scheduled to spring into effect last January 10th, but because of_
the many hoops the Utility Department required them to go
through, it wasn't until the end of July that they had pretty
well satisfied them. Attorney Henderson stated that he would
like to see the rate of return kick in when it was supposed to,
which was in January of 1986, or at least when the department
found the utility to be operating efficiently, which was about
September 1st. Mr. Wilson has pledged personal assets on about
$20,000 of capital improvements which were required, and he
should be allowed to recover that and requests the Board's
consideration.
Director Pinto stated that staff feels that the utility
company had the opportunity as soon as the order was issued to
fulfill all the requirements immediately and apply for the
increase when the one year came due. Because of the untimely
manner in which the utility department received the information,
which takes a considerable amount of time to review, staff
recommends that the utility company be allowed to receive the
increase in the next billing cycle.
It was determined that no one further wished to be heard.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0)
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bird did not feel any further discussion re the
fire hydrants was necessary, and the Board agreed.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board -unanimously adopted
Resolution 86-97 approving the increased rates, to
become effective as of the next billing cycle.
RESOLUTION NO. 86- 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY AUTHORIZING A WATER AND
WASTEWATER INCREASE FOR BREEZY
VILLAGE SEWER & WATER CO., INC.
ORDER
WHEREAS, Resolution 85-5 ordered in Paragraph 4, a rate
tariff to be designed to generate $27,504 in gross water and
wastewater revenues for the first fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, provided it was determined by the Board of County
Commissioners that the Utility is operating under efficient and
economical management, the Utility was authorized to generate
$37,094 in gross water and.wastewater revenues thereafter, and
WHEREAS, County staff has reviewed the Utility's accounting
records and water and wastewater plant improvements, and
WHEREAS, County staff deem satisfactory operation of the
facility at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY THAT:
1. The Utility be ORDERED to design a tariff to gene -rate -a
gross water and wastewater revenue of $37,094. The
gross revenue will be based on existing customers
enrolled over a twelve-month period.
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2. The Utility be ORDERED to continue to operate in an
efficient and economical manner. -
3. The Utility be ORDERED to provide within their tariff a
method by which a customer's --bill is so designated as
being estimated rather than actual consumption for a
billing period.
4. The Utility shall implement with the next billing cycle
the following rates:
BREEZY VILLAGE WATER & SEWER CO., INC_.
RATES TO BE CHARGED EFFECTIVE December 1 1986
WATER SEWER
Quantity charges;
Service Availability Charge - no consumption
allowance, to be paid every month regardless
of consumption (even if meter is temporarily
turned off)
3/4" x 5/8" meter 13.07 13.07
1" meter 32.68 32.68
1 1/2" meter 65.35 65.35
2" meter 104.56 104.56
3" meter 209.12 209.12
4" meter 326.75 326.75
6" meter- 653.50 653.50
Multi -family, master metered, per unit 13.07 13.07
Consumption Charges
Per 1,000 gallons 2.44 2.44*
* Sewer will not be billed on residential
metered water consumption above 12,000
gallons. This "cap" is established so
that sewer customers will not be billed
for water not returned to the sewer.
All utility bills must be paid in full within 15 days of the date of
the bili or a penalty of $1.50 or 1 1/2% of the bill, whichever is
greater, will be added to the bill. All utility bills must be paid in
full within 20 days of the date of the bill or service may be
terminated. Service will not be restored until all amounts owed the
utility, including the penalty and turn off and turn on charge, have
been paid.
Connection charges;
• 3/4" x 5/8" meter 500.00 500.610
1" meter 1,250.00 1,250.00
1 1/2" meter 2,500.00 2,500.00
2" meter .4,000.00 4,000.00
3" meter 8,000.00 8 000.00
4" meter 12,500.00 12,500.00
6" meter 25,000.00 25,000.00
Meter installation fees
3/4" x 5/8" meter 125.00
1" meter 180.00
1 1/2" meter 370.00
2" meter 460.00
Over 2" y
* Meters larger than 2" shall be provided and
installed by the customer. Meter type, design
and installation shall be prescribed and
approved by the utility.
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Miscellaneous ehargess
Water turn on during regular hours for new
customers or re-establishment of service at
customer's request or for non-payment
Water turn off - during regular hours for non-
payment, at request of customer or for
customer closing account
Water turn on - during other than regular hours
Customer tampering with meter - including turning.
on own meter after turned off by the utility
for non-payment
Returned check - Florida Statute
Damage to utility property or any item not covered
above time, materials and administrative charge
(administrative charge to be $15.00 or 15% of
time and materials, whichever is greater)
10.00
10.00
30.00
25.00
#fldlAh Rimer County charges o
Fretichisb fee - As set by the County and shown separately on the bill.
Renewal and Replacement Fund - As set by the County and shown separately
66 the bill.
tIAC - As set by the County er Ordinances 80-21 and 80-22 and will
apply to all new* utir d *-- -mars.
This Resolution shall become effective as of the 12th
day of November , 1986.
ATTEST:
Freda Wright CYdrbc
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Charles P. Vitunac
County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
'Z)0M C.
'. 64&�N .
Don C. Scurlock, Jr., C airman
Approved for Utility
matters:
TerraHc . Pinto
Director of Utility Services
BOOK 66 u_ - 355
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There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 8:00 o'clock P.M:
ATTEST:
v-
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Clerk Chairman
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