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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-0164/2/86(R-4)LEG(Vk) RESOLUTION NO. 86-- 16 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A WASTEWATER RATE INCREASE FOR GENERAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES, AMENDING THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION DATED 4/5/60, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on the 19th day of March, 1986, General Development Utilities, Inc. (GDU) pursuant to a properly riled and noticed request for rate relief, appeared at a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida (Board); and WHEREAS, the Board received and reviewed documentary exhibits as filed on behalf of General Development Utilities, Inc. and had the opportunity to question GDU and, in addition, allowed for comment from citizens of Indian River County residing within the franchise area; and WHEREAS, the Board found that GDU was entitled to receive the rate relief requested; and WHEREAS, the Board approved the required changes in GDU's approved tariffs to reflect the rate relief requested, changes in rate structures, deposits and connection charges; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY that the Resolution dated April 5, 1960, between Indian River County, Florida, and General Development Utilities, Inc., as subsequently amended by Resolutions Nos. 77-95, 80-15, 81-101, and 83-122, is hereby amended as follows: The rates charged by GDU for its service hereunder shall be fair and reasonable and designed to meet all necessary costs of the service, including a fair rate of return on the net valuation of its properties devoted thereto under efficient and economical management. GDU agrees that it shall be subject to all au'.hority now or hereafter possessed by the County or any other regulatory body having competent jurisdiction to fix just, reasonable, and compensatory rates. When this franchise takes effect, GDU shall have authority to charge and collect not to exceed the following schedule of rates, which shall remain effective until changed or modified as herein provided, to -wit: -1-- I2ESO. NO. 86-16 SEWER RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE Availability - Available throughout the area served by GDU. Applicability - For sewer service in private residences and in=dividually metered apartment units. Limitations - Subject to all of the Rules and Regulations of this Tariff. Monthly Rates - Base Facility Meter Size Charge Usage Charge 5/8 x 3/4 $8.46 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gal. maximum 1." $8.46 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gal. maximum 1-1/2" $8.46 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons maximum 2" $8.46 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons maximum Maximum Charge - $27.26 per month. Base Facility Charge - Any customer who requests that service be interrupted for any length of time will pay the Base Facility Charge during that period of interruption. Any customer who attempts to circumvent this charge by closing his account (and requesting deposit refund) at time of temporary departure and then returning several months later as a new customer, will be held liable for the Base Facility Charge during the disconnected months. The payment of the [lase Facility Charge will be made monthly. Terms of Payment - Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if not paid within 20 days, and service may, after five days written notice, be discontinued. Billing - The billing month dates shall coincide with the billing month for water service. Bills rendered for less than 50% of the normal billing period will be billed in accordance with Rule 25-10.111(2), Florida Administrative Code: "Whenever, for any reason, the period of service for which a bill is rendered is less than 50% of the normal billing period, the charges applicable to such service, including minimum charges, shall be prorated in the proportion that the actual number of service days bears to a 30 --day month; except that: (a) Opening bills need not be rendered but may be carried over to and included in the next regular monthly billing. (b) For service taken under flat rate schedules, 50% of the normal charges may be applied. (c) The practices employed by the utility in this regard shall have uniform application to all customers. COMMERCIAL SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE Availability - Available throughout the area served by GDU. Applicability - For sewer service to Commercial Customers. C6'AM RESO. NO. 8(,-16 Limitations -- Subject to all of the Rules and Regulations of this Tari . Terms of Payment - Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if not paid within 20 days, and service may, after five days written notice, be discontinued. COMMERCIAL Monthlv Rates Base Facility Charge - Any customer who requests that service be interrupted for any length of time will pay the Base Facility Charge during that period of interruption. Any customer who attempts to circumvent this charge by closing his account (and requesting deposit refund) at time of temporary departure and then returning several months later as a new customer, will be held liable for the Base Facility Charge during the disconnected months. The payment of the Base Facility Charge will be made monthly. Billing - The billing month dates shall coincide with the billing month for water service. Bills rendered for less than 50% of the normal billing period will be billed in accordance with Rule 25--10.111(2), Florida Administrative Code: "Whenever, for any reason, the period of service for which a bill is rendered is less than 50% of the normal billing period, the charges applicable to such service, including minimum charges, shall be prorated in the proportion that the actual number of service days bears to a 30 -day month; except that: (a) Opening bills need not be rendered but may be carried over to and included in the next regular monthly billing. (b) For service taken under flat rate schedules, 50% of the normal charges may be applied. (c) The practices employed by the utility in this regard shall have uniform application to all customers. MULTIPLE UNIT SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE Availability - Available throughout the area served by GDU. Applicability - For sewer service to any customer or customers where a single sewer service line supplies more than one dwelling unit, such as apartments or duplexes. -3- Base Facility Meter Size Charge Usage Charge 5/8 x 3/4 $ 8.46 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 1" $17.37 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 1-1/2" $35.86 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 2" $56.41 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 3" $111.21 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 4" $172.86 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 6" $344.11 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons 8" $549.61 $1.88 per 1,000 gallons Base Facility Charge - Any customer who requests that service be interrupted for any length of time will pay the Base Facility Charge during that period of interruption. Any customer who attempts to circumvent this charge by closing his account (and requesting deposit refund) at time of temporary departure and then returning several months later as a new customer, will be held liable for the Base Facility Charge during the disconnected months. The payment of the Base Facility Charge will be made monthly. Billing - The billing month dates shall coincide with the billing month for water service. Bills rendered for less than 50% of the normal billing period will be billed in accordance with Rule 25--10.111(2), Florida Administrative Code: "Whenever, for any reason, the period of service for which a bill is rendered is less than 50% of the normal billing period, the charges applicable to such service, including minimum charges, shall be prorated in the proportion that the actual number of service days bears to a 30 -day month; except that: (a) Opening bills need not be rendered but may be carried over to and included in the next regular monthly billing. (b) For service taken under flat rate schedules, 50% of the normal charges may be applied. (c) The practices employed by the utility in this regard shall have uniform application to all customers. MULTIPLE UNIT SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE Availability - Available throughout the area served by GDU. Applicability - For sewer service to any customer or customers where a single sewer service line supplies more than one dwelling unit, such as apartments or duplexes. -3- 86-16 RESO. NO. Limitations -- Subject to all of the Rules and Regulations of this Tarte Monthly Rates, All Meter Sizes - Base Facility Customer Usage Charge Charge Charge 3.43 Unit $1.61 Meter $1.88 per 1,000 gal. Base Facility Charge -- Any customer who requests that service be interrupted for any length of time will pay the Base Facility Charge during that period of interruption. Any customer who attempts to circumvent this charge by closing his account (and requesting deposit refund) at time of temporary departure and then returning several months later as a new customer, will be held liable for the Base Facility Charge during the disconnected months. The payment of the Base Facility Charge will be made monthly. Terms of Payment -- Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if not paid within twenty days, and service may, after five days written notice, be discontinued. Billing - The billing month dates shall coincide with the billing month for water service. Bills rendered for less than 50% of the normal billing period will be billed in accordance with Rule 25-10.111(2), Florida Administrative Code: "Whenever, for any reason, the period of service for which a bill is rendered is less than fifty percent (50%) of the normal billing period, the charges applicable to such service, including minimum charges, shall be prorated in the proportion that the actual number of service days bears to a thirty (30) day month; except that: (a) Opening bills need not he rendered but may be carried over to and included in the next regular monthly billing. (b) For service taken under flat rate schedules, fifty percent (50%) of the normal charges may be applied. (c) The practices employed by the utility in this regard shall have uniform application to all customers." The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Bird who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lyons and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: hereby 1986. Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr, A e Vice --Chairman Patrick li. Lyons A�e Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Nay Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 86-16 passed and adopted this 9th day of April , Attest: - ED WRI, r^ i 4_ VT' . Approved as to form an legal su /l f �ficiency: 2U Q�� 4b / +,-,— , ,' Charles P. Vitunae County Attorney -4-- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By h L DON C. S URLOCK, R Chairman