HomeMy Public PortalAboutTown of Gulf Stream Comprehensive Plan (Updated 2012)TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Prepared By:
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
Urban Design Kilday Studios, Planning Consultant
March 2012
Future Land Use Element
Data and Analysis Update
The Town of Gulf Stream is a small residential community located in the southern
portion of Palm Beach County_; The Town is bordered by the cities of ho+ee;
Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal
Waterway. Total land and water area within Gulf Stream encompasses 4-+6
approximately 524 537 acres. i size and, except for the —Place Aw Sele4
subdiViSiOR WhiGh is situated OR the west side A-f the IRtraGeastal Waterway, it 46
west. With the exception of one grandfathered time-share project, no commercial
use is permitted in Gulf Stream and none in contemplated in the future. The
principal land use within the Town is for low -density, owner -occupied single and
multiple -family dwelling units, and for recreational and educational purposes.
The Town has grown very slowly since its incorporation in 1925, commensurate
with a desire on the part of its residents to maintain the natural beauty,
spaciousness, privacy, security and recreational amenities envisioned by the
Town founders. Two private golf courses, a bath and tennis club and a private
school are located within the Town limits. These institutions are important assets
to the Town — both to many Gulf Stream residents and to residents of nearby
communities who are members of the recreational clubs, or whose children
attend the school.
The Town's population does not and is not projected to exceed 1,000 residents in
the future. There are significant seasonal variations in the population, but a
maiority of residents consider Gulf Stream as their primary residence.
Residential rentals represent a minor component of the Town's population. Many
renters are individuals or families who seasonally occupy the same dwelling unit
year after year.
Visually, Gulf Stream is characterized by approximately 350 single family homes
with generous setbacks and lush landscaping. The homes range from large
Mediterranean Revival estates along the Atlantic Ocean, to compact
neighborhoods on the barrier island with distinctive British Colonial or Bermuda -
style homes integrated into semi -tropical settings. The Place Au Soleil
neighborhood, located on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, contains
nearly 100 single family homes in a heavily -wooded environment. Multi -family
protects are scattered through the Town along the oceanfront and west of State
Road A1A. Densities within the multi -family protects are higher than the Town's
single family home districts, but is considerable less than the typical densities
associated with oceanfront high-rises within Florida.
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Gulf Stream architecture is recognized nationally for its quality and elegance. The
famous clubhouse at the Gulf Stream Golf Club was designed by Addison
Mizner, the master architect of South Florida, and was recognized in 1924 as the
finest building of its kind by the Association of American Architects. The
clubhouse is complemented by the nationally recognized golf course, considered
a signature course of designer Donald Ross. Both the Town Hall and the Police
Station are fashioned after the Mediterranean Revival style clubhouse. Many of
the first houses constructed in Gulf Stream are still intact, with only minor
alterations. Thirty-six of the structures were listed on the Florida Master File in
1990. Maintained by the Florida Division of Historic Resources in Tallahassee,
this file contains pertinent data of historical and archeological sites throughout
the state.
The majority of the town grew as subdivisions between the Atlantic Ocean and
the Intracoastal Waterway were developed. In an effort to maintain a tranquil
setting, commercial and industrial uses were prohibited.
In March 2011, the Town annexed 16.6 acres of property. This annexation area
contains 102 existing dwelling units, 34 approved but unbuilt units and less than
an acre of vacant land. The University of Florida estimates that 98 permanent
residents live within this area.
The Town of Gulf Stream is GOn6idered to be almost entirely built out. Within the
Town, there are 34.99 41.86 acres of vacant land, scattered throughout the
Town. The great majority of the vacant land is held by government agencies and
is not developable under its current zoning. There is only 291- 9_3 acres of
developable land left in the Town, all Of which i6 VVithim lA_tszeRed farms -as
GiRgle famil of which 8.89 acres is zoned for single family homes and .94 acres
is designated for multi -family residential use.
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No commercial or industrial future land uses exist or are projected for Gulf
Stream. Existing commercial uses along State Road A-1-A immediately to the
north and community commercial uses along U.S. Highway 1 in Delray Beach
and Boynton Beach to the west are adequate to meet the needs of existing and
projected residents in Gulf Stream.
Based on the analysis of the existing vacant parcels within the Town combined
with the population and household statistics from the U.S. Census and the
Bureau of Economic and Business
Research at the University of Florida, the Town of Gulf Stream is essentially built -
out and will experience minor fluctuations in populations.
Population Projection
2000
2005
2009
2011
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2010
Population
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Source: U.S. Census (2010); BEBR, University of Florida (2011), UDKS
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Future Land Use Element
VI. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1.1.: MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE EXISTING
CHARACTER AND NATURE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM WHILE
ENSURING ADEQUATE AND TIMELY PROVISION OF SERVICES AND
FACILITIES TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF ITS
RESIDENTS.
Objective 1.1.1.: Future growth and development will be managed
through the maintenance and enforcement of land
development regulations in accordance with section
163.3202, F.S.
Policy 1.1.1.1: Maintain land development regulations to ensure that they
contain specific and detailed provisions intended to implement the adopted
Comprehensive Plan, and which at a minimum:
a) Regulate the subdivision of land, including replatting;
b) Regulate the use of land and water consistent with this Element and
ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses and provide for open space;
c) Regulate development which has a potential to contaminate water or soil;
d) Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for
drainage and stormwater management consistent with the Infrastructure
Element and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit;
e) Protect potable water wellfields and aquifer recharge areas;
f) Regulate signage;
g) Ensure safe and convenient on —site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs;
h) Require landscape buffers with native species and other appearance
measures to maintain a high visual quality;
1) Provide that development orders and permits shall not be issued which
result in a reduction of the level of services for the affected public facilities
below the level of service standards adopted in this Comprehensive Plan;
and
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j) Provide for the assessment of impact fees or dedication of land and
facilities to off —set costs assumed by the Town or other governmental
agencies for the provision of facilities or services required by new
development.
Policy 1.1.1.2.: Land development regulations adopted to implement this
Comprehensive Plan shall be based on, and be consistent with, the following
standards for residential densities as indicated below:
a) Single Family Residential (SF): shall permit detached, single family
dwellings and accompanying support and accessory structures at a
density up to but not to exceed 2.64 dwelling units per acre and up to but
not to exceed 2.9 dwelling units per acre within the Place au Soleil
subdivision.
b) Multi —Family Residential (MF): shall permit multi —family or single family
dwellings and accompanying support and accessory structures at a
density up to but not to exceed 5.7 dwelling units per acre for multi -family
units and up to but not to exceed 2.64 dwelling units per acre for single-
family homes.
c) Existing residential densities not conforming to the densities set forth in
this Comprehensive Plan shall be considered non -conforming and be
regulated by the Town's Land Development Regulations.
d) If anv buildina. with a non-conformina residential densitv, located in a
residential district is damaged by flood, fire, explosion or other casualty,
act of God, or the public enemy, the buildings may be repaired or
reconstructed and the residential density shall not be increased. The
repaired or reconstructed residential building shall be of a no greater
height, no reduction in nonconforming setbacks and no greater square
footage or total living area in existence in the building prior to the damage,
regardless of the extent of the damage. Reconstructed units shall be
subject to the applicable fire and building codes at the time of the issuance
of the building permits for the reconstruction.
Policy 1.1.1.3.: Land development regulations shall be adopted which
address the location and extent of non—residential land uses in accordance with
the Future Land Use Map and the policies and descriptions of types, sizes,
densities and intensities of land uses contained in this element and which
implement the following Future Land Use categories:
a) Conservation (CONS): shall permit preservation of wildlife, aquatic, or
botanical habitat on government —owned land and generally remain free
from development of any type by permitting only necessary low impact,
educational, interpretive, utility and support facilities.
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b) Recreation (REC): shall permit private or public recreation facilities such
as the golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and related support
and clubhouse facilities, provided that the actual recreation facilities cover
at least 40% of the site area.
c) Public (P): shall permit publicly —owned facilities necessary to the
operation of the owning agency such as the Town Hall, Police Station and
Materials Management Areas at an intensity not to exceed a floor area
ratio of 0.5.
Objective 1.1.2.: Development orders and permits for development or
development activities shall be issued only if the protection of natural and
historical resources is ensured and consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.2.1.: The town shall protect potable water wellfields and prime
aquifer recharge areas through the implementation of the Palm Beach County
Wellfield Protection Ordinance.
Policy 1.1.2.2.: Proposals for development within the 100—year floodplain as
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conform with
local regulations for development in such areas.
Policy 1.1.2.3.: The developer/owner of any site shall be responsible for the
management of run—off consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Drainage Sub —element of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.2.4.: Extraction of natural resources shall be permitted only where
compatible with existing and proposed land use and in a manner consistent with
the goals, objectives, and policies of the Conservation Element of this
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.2.5.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S. the Town shall:
a. Maintain a record of identified potentially historic resources;
b. Maintain regulations for the protection and preservation of historic sites
and structures;
C. Provide the Florida Department of State with a list of all potentially historic
sites for inclusion on the state Master Site File.
d. Continually update the list of historic resources as appropriate. Properties
listed on the State Master Site File shall be identified as such during any
Permit activity affecting the identified site.
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Policy 1.1.2.6.: Species of flora and fauna listed in the Conservation
Element of the plan as endangered, threatened or species of special concern
shall be protected through inclusion of their habitats in the Conservation land use
category.
Objective 1.1.3.: Development orders and permits for development and
redevelopment activities shall be issued only in areas with suitable
topography and soil conditions to support such development.
Policy 1.1.3.1.: All proposed development, other than individual residences,
shall include a soils analysis prepared by a licensed professional, which shall
document the ability of the soil structure to support the proposed development.
Policy 1.1.3.2.: All proposed development shall be located in a manner such
that the natural topographic features of a site is and not adversely altered so as
to negatively affect the drainage of neighboring properties or visual aesthetics of
the area.
Objective 1.1.4.: Development orders and permits for development and
redevelopment activities shall be issued only in areas where public facility
necessary to meet level of service standards (which are adopted as part of
the Capital Improvement Element of this Comprehensive Plan) are available
concurrent with the impacts of development.
Policv 1.1.4.1.: The Town shall maintain development reaulations to provide that
public facilities and services be available concurrent with the impacts of
development to meet the level of service standards established in the Capital
Improvement Element of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The Town's
Concurrence Management System shall include the following:
1) Demonstration that the impacts from a proposed development comply
with the adopted level of service standard;
2) Determination of concurrency prior to the processing of the application
for development review.
3) Certification of concurrence shall be secured prior to an applicant
receiving a development order; this may be in the form of a certificate
of exemption, certificate of concurrence reservation, or certificate of
conditional concurrence reservation.
4) Certification of concurrency shall be valid from the time set forth in the
development order and any amendments thereto, otherwise the
certificate is valid for two years. If a time extension is not granted, the
concurrence certificate shall automatically expire, and no further
development activity can occur without obtaining an appropriate
concurrency certificate.
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Policy 1.1.4.4.2.: Development shall be timed and staged in conjunction with
the provision of supporting community facilities and services identified as being
required such as:
a. Potable water;
b. Sanitary sewers;
C. Solid waste removal;
d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation;
e. Public safety;
Recreation;
g. Public schools; and
Electricity.
Policy 1.1.4.2-3.: Public facilities and utilities shall be located to:
a. Maximize the efficiency of services provided;
b. Minimize their costs;
C. Minimize their impacts on the natural environment; and
d. Maximize consistency with the goals, objectives, and policies of this
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.4.34.: All development in areas not provided central water and
sewer services shall be governed by the provisions of S.381.272, F.S., regulating
on —site sewage disposal systems; and, Chapter 10D-6, FAC, which regulates
the installation of individual sewage disposal facilities.
Policy 1.1.4.45.: Prior to annexation, the Town shall prepare and adopt a
facilities and services plan for proposed annexation areas which shall:
a. Establish the location, level of service standards and phasing for each
facility and service to be extended by the town;
b. Require all development or redevelopment activities to be timed, staged
and located in conjunction with the provisions of the community facilities
and services listed in Policy 1.1.4.4-2. without exceeding their established
level of service standards; and
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C. Reserve the right of the Town,
to discourage development and redevelopment
activities within proposed future annexation areas until such time as
facilities and services are extended in accordance with the plan regardless
if facilities and services are offered by a developer in advance of the plan
phasing.
Objective 1.1.5.: Future growth, development and redevelopment shall be
directed to appropriate areas as depicted on the Future Land Use Map,
consistent with: sound planning principles; minimal natural limitations;
and the goals, objectives, and policies contained within this
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.5.1.: Residential neighborhoods shall be designed to include an
efficient system of internal circulation, including the provision of collector streets
to feed traffic onto arterial roads and highways.
Policy 1.1.5.2.: Subdivisions shall be designed so that all individual lots have
access to the internal street system, and lots along the periphery are buffered
from major roads and incompatible land uses.
Policy 1,1,5.3.: Development orders and permits for future development and
redevelopment activities shall be issued only in areas possessing the appropriate
future land use designation and that are consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1,1,5.4.: The Town shall designate future annexation areas, when
identified, and coordinate with the affected land owners, governments and
agencies for the future annexation and land uses of these areas.
Policy 1.1.5.5.: New commercial and industrial land uses shall not be
permitted within the Town.
Policy 1.1.5.6.: Properties owned by the Florida Inland Navigation District
which are intended for use as Materials Management Areas and for which
specific engineering plans for the development and operation of Materials
Management activities have been approved by FIND and provided to the Town
shall not be unduly regulated so as to prohibit or substantially restrict their
intended use as Materials Management Areas. The Material Management Areas
shall be maintained in a safe and visually attractive manner.
Policy 1.1.5.7.: Coordinate with FDOT to develop methods to promote the
protection, restoration and enhancement of the Australian Pine canopy along
North Ocean Boulevard.
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Objective 1.1.6.: The Town of Gulf Stream and its single family
neighborhoods have an undeniable character and sense of place that shall
be preserved while recognizing a need to provide for infill development and
substantial renovations to or outright replacement of existing obsolete
homes.
Policy 1.1.6.1.: To protect its unique character, the Town shall clearly define
the character, provide clear direction to new development and redevelopment on
how to achieve consistency with and enhance the character, and provide a
rational, objective process for the review of new development and
redevelopment.
Policy 1.1.6.2.: The character of Gulf Stream is singular and multi —faceted in
nature in that it is composed of at least five distinct neighborhoods, each with
their own development history and sense of character, that together form the
unique character of the Town. In order to preserve the character of the Town and
neighborhoods, the character of each shall be thoroughly articulated with words
and pictures in the Design Guidelines adopted by the Town so that the context by
which new development and redevelopment is evaluated is clearly understood by
the property owner, designer, neighbors, and Town review officials.
Policy 1.1.6.3.: Without proper safe guards, there is a high potential that
new development and redevelopment could conflict with and severely diminish
the existing character of the Town and individual neighborhoods. While it is not
necessary that the Future Land Use Map specifically delineate the various
neighborhoods, it is critical that land development regulations be crafted which
recognize the unique characteristics of each.
Policy 1.1.6.4.: The character of the Town and neighborhoods is a function
of many development features which are defined in the Design Guidelines
including, but not limited to: architectural style; building form; building mass;
building scale; use of structural and decorative design elements; use building and
finish materials; colors; arrangement of structures on a site; location of
mechanical equipment, patios, driveways, walls, and fences; landscape design
and materials; other such features; and the relationship of these features to one
another on a site as well as their relationship to other sites.
Obiective 1.1.7: Town shall address the impact of the potential
conversion of existing multi -family buildings to higher -intensity multi-
family buildings.
Policy 1.1.7.1.: The Town shall enforce the Design Guidelines adopted for
multi -family buildings.
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Objective 1.1.8: The Town shall protect private property rights and
recognize the existence of legitimate and often competing public and
private interest in land use.
Policy 1.1.8.1.: Provide compensation, or other appropriate relief as
provided by law, to a landowner for any governmental action that is determined
to be an unreasonable exercise of the state's police power so as to constitute a
taking.
Policy 1.1.8.2.: Encourage acquisition of lands by public agencies in cases
where regulation will severely limit practical use of real property.
Objective 1.1.9.: Any existing land use which may be found to be
inconsistent with the Future Land Use Element and Map following adoption
of this plan shall be eliminated.
Policy 1.1.9.1.: Expansion or replacement of land uses which are
incompatible with the Future Land Use Element and Map shall be prohibited.
Policy 1.1.9.2.: Regulations for buffering incompatible land uses shall be set
forth in the Town's land development regulations.
Obiective 1.1.10.: The Town shall improve coordination with affected and
appropriate governments and agencies to maximize their input into the
development process and mitigate potential adverse impacts of future
development and redevelopment activities.
Policy 1.1.10.1.: To provide for the effective implementation of the land
development regulations in Policy 1.1.6.5., the Town shall continue to create and
administer equitable, rational and objective development review procedures
whereby the potential impacts of the development are commensurate with the
time, expense and intensity of the review process. (relocated from Objective
1.1.6.)
Policy 1.1.10.2.: The Town shall maintain membership in the Palm Beach
County Multi —Jurisdictional Issues Forum and participate in the Palm Beach
County Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Process.
Policy 1.1.10.3: Requests for development orders or permits shall be
coordinated, as required, with Palm Beach County, adjacent municipalities,
Regional Planning Council, Water Management District and state and federal
agencies.
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Objective 1.1.11.: Population densities within the Town's coastal area
shall be coordinated with the hurricane evacuation plans of Palm Beach
County and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Policy 1.1.11.1.: Prior to the Town's approval of any new development or
subdivision, other than individual residences, the Town will consult the plans of
the Palm Beach County Emergency Management Department and the Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council regarding hurricane evacuation.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Data and Analysis Update
There is only one main arterial roadway through the Town; State Road A-1-A
(Ocean Boulevard), which bisects the eastern portion of Town in a north -south
direction. As identified on Metropolitan Planning Organization and Palm Beach
County maps, Ocean Boulevard is a constrained roadway, limited by existing
conditions to a maximum of two lanes. This constrained roadway and also
identified as a shared facility, and marked with appropriate signage, for vehicular
and bicycle use.
The only other arterial roadway within the municipal limits is U.S. Highway One
(Federal Highway), which is adjacent to the Place Au Soleil neighborhood, which
is the only portion of the Town located west of the Intracoastal Waterway. U.S.
Highway One is a state -maintained roadway. These State roadways which run
through Town are generally operating below the adopted level of service
standard of "D," as indicated in the Table below.
Traffic Counts (Daily Trips) on Arterial Roadways within Town of Gulf
Stream
2003
2004
2005
2006
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10,175
10,718
10,847
8,665
7,846
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32,128
31,509
32,572
26,817
27,430
32,700
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Source: Palm Beach County Engineering Department, Traffic Division
The remainder of the roads within Gulf Stream are local roads and are
maintained by the Town. These local roadways are in good condition and
operate well below the level of service. As shown in the Future Land Use
Element, the Town is essentially built -out with only a handful of vacant single
family lots available for new development.
expented to rice 24 residents w4h—in the newt 10 yeaFs
As limited development or redevelopment is projected for the near future of the
Town, it is projected that all future land uses and associated trips can be
accommodated by the existing traffic circulation network. The roadways within
the Town's jurisdiction are satisfactory with only typical maintenance planned.
There are no capital improvement projects that would incur the expenditure of
Town funds projected for either the 5 or 10 year planning periods.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 2.1: A SAFE, CONVENIENT AND EFFICIENT MOTORIZED AND
NON —MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SHALL BE AVAILABLE
FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM.
Objective 2.1.1.: Roadway deficiencies shall be identified and corrected
in a timely, efficient, and cost—effective manner.
Policy 2.1.1.1.: The Town hereby adopts the following peak hour LOS
standards for each listed facility type:
a) Collector roadways — LOS standard D
b) Arterial roadways — LOS standard D
State Road A1A (Ocean Boulevard) is a constrained roadway and is limited to a
maximum of two through lanes.
Policy 2.1.1.2.: Proposed roadway projects shall be evaluated and ranked in
order of priority according to the follow guidelines:
a) Whether the project is needed to protect public health and safety, to fulfill the
Town's legal commitment to provide facilities and services, or to preserve or
achieve full use of existing facilities;
b) Whether the project increases efficiency of use of existing facilities, prevents
or reduces future improvement cost, provides service to developed areas
lacking full service, or promotes in —fill development; and
c) Whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and services
within a designated urban service area.
Policy 2.1.1.3.: The Town shall give priority to any new roadway projects those
needed to address existing deficiencies, particularly when high accident
frequency is evident.
Objective 2.1.2.: Right—of—way needs shall be formally identified and a
priority schedule of acquisition or reservation shall be established.
Policy 2.1.2.1.: Minimum right—of—way requirements for new roadways shall be:
a) Local roads — 60' right—of—way (swale drainage);
Policy 2.1.2.2.: The Town shall require mandatory dedications or fees in lieu of
as a condition of plat approval for acquiring necessary rights —of —way.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 2-2 Transportation Element
Policy 2.1.2.3.: The Town shall review all proposed development for
consistency with this Comprehensive Plan and impacts upon the adopted LOS
standards.
Policy 2.1.2.4.: The Town shall ensure that adequate roadway capacity is
available consistent with Policy 2.1.1.1. of this Comprehensive Plan, or is
planned for, when needed in order to serve new development during the Town's
development review process other than individual single family homes. New
development and redevelopment shall comply with the Palm Beach County
Concurrency standards for the roadway network. Any required transportation
facilities associated with new development or redevelopment shall be in place or
under construction within three years of the issuance of the first structural
building permit for the new construction.
Policy 2.1.2.5.: The Town shall consult Palm Beach County,_Metropolitan
Planning Organization and Florida Department of Transportation_right—of—way
plan when determining right—of—way needs.
Obiective 2.1.3.: The provision of motorized and non —motorized vehicle
parking, and the provision of bicycle and pedestrian ways will be regulated.
Policy 2.1.3.1.: The Town shall prohibit on —street parking on all arterial and
major collector roads.
Policy 2.1.3.2.: The Town shall review all proposed development for its
accommodation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic needs.
Objective 2.1.4.: The Town's transportation system will emphasize safety
and aesthetics.
Policy 2.1.4.1.: The Town shall eliminate or minimize roadway designs which
lead to hazardous conditions by:
a) Requiring the provision of adequate storage and weaving areas;
b) Prohibiting direct access from driveways and local roads onto high—speed
traffic lanes;
c) Preventing conflicts between roadway and pedestrian; and
d) Providing adequate capacity for emergency evacuation.
Objective 2.1.5.: Traffic circulation planning will be coordinated with the
future land uses shown on the future land use map of this plan, the Florida
Department Of Transportation 5—Year Transportation Plan, plans of
neighboring jurisdictions, and county Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 2-3 Transportation Element
Policy 2.1.5.1.: The Town shall review subsequent versions of the FDOT 5—
Year Transportation Plan and county MPO documents in order to update or
modify this element, if necessary.
Policy 2.1.5.2.: The Town shall review for compatibility with this element, the
traffic circulation plans and programs of the unincorporated county and
neighboring municipalities as they are amended in the future.
Policy 2.1.5.3.: All proposed amendments to this Traffic Circulation Element
shall include a statement of findings supporting such proposals.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 2-4 Transportation Element
Town of Gulf Stream
Existing Traffic Circulation Network
2009
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Housing Element
Data and Analysis Update
The Town of Gulf Stream is considered to be almost entirely built out. Within the Town,
there are 34.89 41.86 acres of vacant land, scattered throughout the Town. The great
majority of the vacant land is held by government agencies and is not developable
under its current zoning. There is only 2-.94 9.83 acres of developable land left in the
Town, which is largely zoned for single family homes.
for use as 6iRgle family. There is no multi-faMily ZGRed var---apt land. No commercial or
industrial future land uses exist or are projected for Gulf Stream.
Population Projection
2000
2005
2009
2011
20145
201920
20245
202930
2010
Population
716
736
7-54
885
7-7-2 915
788 930
804- 945
84-0 958
Projection
787
Source: U.S. Census (2010); BEER, University of Florida (2011), UDKS (2011)
According to the 200010 Census, the median age for the Town is 56 58.2 years old with
the number of persons over 65 being 2-7-2 283 or 3"0 36% of the population. The
percentage of population over 65 in the United States is 12.4% 13% by comparison.
The average household size for the Town is 244 2.18 persons. and an average family
size of Palm Beach County has an average household size of 2.334- 2.39 persons
with 23.2-0,4 21.6% of the population being over 65 years of age. The median County
age is 42- 43.5 years old. The total number of housing units for the Town is 525 625,
with occupied housing units
being 340 361. The median household income in 1999 2009 was $146,985 $97,132
the per capita income was $109,957
$133,65-1
The Town's demographics, when compared to the federal average household income in
49W 2009 of $50,221 and per capita of
$21,50 427,041 is significantly higher. The median income per household for the
County was $49,660 $45,062 and a median family OnGeme of $53, . The median per
capita income for Palm Beach County was $33,586 $2-8,881. TheFe were 209 single
family heme6 in the town in 2000 with an average value ef $805,000, as GOMpared to
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Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Housing Element
Demographic Data from the 200010 U.S. Census
Gulf Stream
Palm Beach
Florida
County
Households
6.2-5-361
474,17-5-544,227
6,337,98
7,420,802
Average Household Size
2.11 2.18
2-.34 2.39
2.46-2.48
Owner -Occupied Housing
91.2-0,4
74- 24
70.1-0,4
Units, Percentage
60.6%
58.5%
55.6%
Median Household Income
$146,985
$45,062
$fig
(1999) 2( 0091
$97,132
$49,660
$44,755
Population
746
1,131,184
15,9
786
1,320,134
18,801,310
Persons 65 Years Old And
380
23.2-0,4
6°4
Over
36%
21.6%
17.3%
Median House Value
$805,000
$400,000
$a-19,600
2( LO9)
IK1394
$278,500
$211,300
These statistics clearly indicate the average resident of Gulf Stream is older, in a higher
income bracket and owns a higher value home than that of the typical American family
and also higher than the typical Palm Beach County resident. There are no
substandard houses located within the Town.
As a result of its desirable location adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal
Waterway, the Town contains high land values, significantly higher than the average
land cost is Palm Beach County. As a result, providing affordable housing within the
Town is difficult at best. The Town encourages the development of auxiliary structures
to single family homes, which allows for localized affordable and work force housing. In
addition, the Town recognizes that affordable and work force housing is a county -wide
issue that needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner. The Town will work
through the Palm Beach County Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review
Committee to facilitate that goal.
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Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Housing Element
Housing Element
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 3.1: THE PROVISION OF AN ADEQUATE MIX OF SAFE AND
SANITARY HOUSING WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF EXISTING AND
FUTURE GULF STREAM RESIDENTS.
Objectives 3.1.1.: In accordance with section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations to
facilitate public and private sector cooperation in the provision of housing
to meet the needs of future residents.
Policy 3.1.1.1.: The Town shall continue to provide information, technical
assistance, and incentives to the private sector to maintain a housing production
capacity sufficient to meet the required demand.
Policy 3.1.1.2.: Land development regulations adopted to implement this
Comprehensive Plan shall be based on, and be consistent with, the following
standards for residential densities as indicated below:
a) Residential — Single Family - no greater than 2.64 residential units per
gross acre and no greater than 2.9 dwelling units per acre within the Place
au Soleil subdivision;
b) Residential — Multi -Family — no greater than 5.7 residential units per gross
acre;
c) Conservation — no residential development permitted.
Policy 3.1.1.3.: Land development regulations shall be maintained which
address the location and extent of non—residential land uses in accordance with
the Future Land Use Map and the policies and descriptions of types, sizes,
densities and intensities of land uses contained in this element.
Policy 3.1.1.4.: Land development regulations shall contain performance
standards which:
a) Address buffering and open space requirements; and
b) Address historically significant properties meriting protection.
Policy 3.1.1.5.: Within the Town, new development shall be permitted only
when central water, central sewer systems, on —site systems or septic facilities
are available or will be provided concurrent with the impacts of development.
Policy 3.1.1.6.: The Town shall develop local government partnerships with
the private sector to improve the efficiency and expand capacity of the housing
delivery system.
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Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Housing Element
Policy 3.1.1.7.: Review ordinances, codes, regulations, and the permitting
process for the purpose of eliminating excessive requirements, and amending or
adding other requirements in order to maintain or increase the private sector
participation in meeting the housing needs, while continuing to insure the health,
safety and welfare of the residents.
Policy 3.1.1.8.: Give first review and processing priority to proposed housing
developments intended for any persons with special housing needs.
Policy 3.1.1.9.: The Town's development regulations shall be reviewed and
amended to include site selection criteria for the location of housing for the
elderly and institutional housing which shall consider the need, accessibility,
convenience and infrastructure availability.
Objective 3.1.2.: Identify and assess any substandard units which may
occur within the Town.
Policy 3.1.2.1.: The Town shall continue code enforcement activities through
inspections of the housing stock. And institute special concentrated code
enforcement activities, if warranted.
Obiective 3.1.3.: Future development and redevelopment activities shall
be directed in appropriate areas as depicted on the Future Land Use Map,
consistent with sound planning principles, minimal natural limitations, the
goals, objectives and policies contained within this plan, and the desired
community character.
Policy 3.1.3.1.: Historic resources shall be protected through designation as
historic sites by the state and as specified in the land development regulations.
Policy 3.1.3.2.: PF*eF to 2012, Tthe Town shall consider drafting a local
historic preservation ordinance, which will identify applicable properties and
propose guidelines or regulations regarding the development or redevelopment
of the site.
Objective 3.1.4.: The Town shall promote programs and other means to
ensure that affordable housing is provided to residents of all income
ranges to sustain a balanced community.
Policy 3.1.4.1.: The Town shall continue to encourage the private sector to
provide housing in a range of prices through streamlining the development
review process.
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Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Housing Element
Policy 3.1.4.2.: The Town shall encourage the development of auxiliary
dwelling units associated with a principal dwelling unit in order to increase the
supply of affordable and workforce housing in residential developments.
Policy 3.1.4.3.: The Town shall work with the Palm Beach County
Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee (IPARC) to develop a
comprehensive, county -wide effort to address low income and work force
housing. .
Obiective 3.1.5.: Rom,-2442-Tthe Town shall set standards and criteria for
the provision of sites for group homes, as defined in the Florida Statutes,
at suitable locations provided that such a need for Town residents has
been identified.
Policy 3.1.5.1.: The Town shall establish non-discriminatory standards and
criteria addressing the location of group homes and foster care facilities as
required by its residents.
Policy 3.1.5.2.: The Town shall review, and amend if warranted, the zoning
code so that different classes of group homes are permitted in appropriate
residential neighborhoods and so that no residential neighborhood is closed to
such facilities.
Policy 3.1.5.3.: The Town shall provide for other community -based
residential care facilities needed to serve group homes and the clients of other
programs, located at convenient, adequate, and non -isolated sites within the
residential areas of the Town
Objective 3.1.6.: Through continued monitoring and enforcement of
development codes, the Town shall strive to conserve and extend the
useful life of the existing housing stock.
Policy 3.1.6.1.: The Town shall continue to enforce the standards relating to
the care and maintenance of residential and neighborhood environment and
facilities.
Policy 3.1.6.2.: The Town shall continue to schedule and concentrate on
public infrastructure and support facilities and services to upgrade the quality of
existing neighborhoods.
Policy 3.1.6.3.: The Town shall continue to encourage property owners to
increase private reinvestment in housing by providing information, technical
assistance programs, and incentives.
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Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Housing Element
C-
Infrastructure Element
Sanitary Sewer Sub —Element
Data and Analysis Update
A large percentage of the Town currently uses private septic systems to handle
their wastewater service. However, there are several private systems within the
community. There is a private low pressure sanitary system operated by
homeowners in the Gulf Stream Core area. In 1991, the Gulf Stream Home
Improvement Association was created to service the Gulf Stream Core area. This
Association services 71 single family homes and the Gulf Stream School. The
Somerset of Gulfstream residential project has its own system, as does
Gulfstream Shores. The Little Club Plant, which previously serviced the Little
Club area, Las Casitas and Hillside House is no longer functional and those
areas connected to the City of Boynton Beach. In 2011, the Town annexed,
through a referendum, 16.6 acres which includes 12 properties and a total of 102
dwelling units. These units receive sanitary sewer service from the City of
Boynton Beach.
Gulf Stream has recognized the need for a municipality -wide wastewater system
to replace the septic system currently in use throughout most of the Town. The
Town continues to assess and evaluate the financial feasibility this potential
capital improvements.
The current arrangement of septic systems, neighboring public systems, and
small private sewer systems in place are able to handle the Town's wastewater
adequately at this time. Since the remaining developable land is minimal and
primarily single family lots, septic systems would handle any new development
as well. Developers are responsible for the cost of wastewater improvements
necessary for their development and redevelopment projects
Below is an analysis of the sanitary sewer service within the Town during the 20-
year planning time frame..
Level of Service Analysis
LOS1Year
20"
2010
20145
204520
20245
202-930
Population
754 787
7-T2 915
7-99 930
804 945
94-0 958
Sanitary Sewer, 160 gpcpd*
120,640
125,920
gal/day
",�20
146,400
gal/day
126,080
148,800
gal/day
128,160
129,600
153,280
gal/day
151,200
gal/day
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4A-1 Infrastructure Element
* Sanitary Sewer service in the Town is provided through private septic systems,
neighboring public systems, package plants and septic tanks. The LOS analysis
applies to all systems.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4A-2 Infrastructure Element
Infrastructure Element
Sanitary Sewer Sub —Element
V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 4.A.1.: TO ENSURE SANITARY SEWAGE FACILITIES ARE
PROVIDED WHICH COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND
WHICH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM.
Objective 4.A.1.1.: The level of service standards established in this sub —
element shall be maintained.
Policy 4.A.1.1.1.: The Town shall adopt an average annual daily sanitary sewage
flow level of service standard of 160 gallons per capita per day for all treatment
facilities, public and private.
Policy 4.A.1.1.5. 2: Development orders for new development or redevelopment
shall not be issued which would cause the wastewater facilities addressed in
Policy 4.A.1.1.1. of this sub —element to operate below the level of service
standards adopted in this sub -element.
Objective 4.A.1.2.: Development orders for new development or
redevelopment proposing to use septic systems shall not be approved for
parcels that do not meet Palm Beach County Health Department minimum
requirements.
Policy 4.A.1.2.1.: Prior to approval, all proposed development using septic
systems shall provide evidence of compliance with all applicable septic system
requirements.
Objective 4.A.1.3.: The Town shall participate, if requested, in
discussions/negotiations between Town residents and potential
wastewater disposal providers, and continue to investigate sources of
revenue for the construction/extension of centralized wastewater facilities
within the Town.
Policy 4.A.1.3.1.: The Town shall participate, if requested, in
discussion/negotiations between Town residence and public wastewater system
providers, such as the Cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, concerning
the extension of regional wastewater services to all portions of the Town.
Policy 4.A.1.3.2.: The Town shall participate, if requested, in
discussions/negotiations between Town residents and private wastewater system
providers, such as existing package treatment plants within the Town, concerning
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4A-3 Infrastructure Element
the extension of wastewater services to all or portions of the Town. Such
extensions shall not be permitted where the level of service standards adopted
by this sub —element for a private wastewater facility would not be met.
Policy 4.A.1.3.3.: PFi9F to 2944, Tthe Town shall conduct a study to investigate
possible funding sources for a centralized municipal wastewater system.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4A-4 Infrastructure Element
LEGEND
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
SERVICE AREA
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH SERVICE AREA
GULFSTREAM SHORES SERVICE AREA
® SOMMERSET OF GULF STREAM SERVICE AREA
AREAS SERVICED BY SEPTIC TANKS
*-wft*- SERVED BY SEWER LINES
BOYNTON BEACH SEWER LINES
Town of Gulf Stream
Wastewater Service Areas
Sommerset of Gulf Str m
Guffstream
Los Casitas
Little Club
Hillside
House
SOURCE: City of Delray Beach urban
1000 500 0 1000 (����
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4- N ki I day
scale feet s T u D i o s
DECEMBER2011
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Solid Waste Sub -Element
Data and Analysis Update
The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County accepts all waste generated in
the County. All SWA facilities are located outside of the Town and operated by SWA.
According to Palm Beach County's EAR (approved October 19, 2004), the County and
thereby the Town of Gulf Stream meet the requirements of CH. 403 F.S. through the
Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP).
The Town contracts with Waste Management Inc. to provide pick-up and disposal of all
solid waste. All Town residents are required to use this service. All waste collected are
transported to the South County Transfer Station located in the City of Delray Beach.
The Town's long range planning for this sub -element is addressed within the County's
adoption of the ISWMP. The Town will have adequate solid waste collection capacity for
new development. The service is funded on a cost recovery basis by the users.
Regional solid waste disposal and recovery facilities serve the Town. There are no
capital improvement projects that would incur the expenditure of Town funds projected
for either the 5 or 10 year planning periods.
Below is an analysis of the Town's solid waste disposal level of service during the 20-
year planning timeframe.
Level of Service Analysis
LOS1Year
200910
20145
20U20
20245
2=30
Population
754-787
77-2-915
74�8-930
904-945
84&958
Solid Waste,
5-,aT6
5,484
5,618
5,711
5-,775
7.13 Ibs/per capita per day
5,611
6,523
6,630
6,737
6,830
for domestic waste;
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
17 Ibs/pcpd for yard waste
5
13,379
13,124
15,555
13,396
15,810
13'617
16,065
0
16,286
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 413-1 Infrastructure Element
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Solid Waste Sub —Element
VI. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 4.13.1.: TO ENSURE SOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES AND
FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WHICH COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS AND WHICH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CURRENT AND FUTURE
RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM.
Obiective 4.13.1.1.: The level of service standards established in this sub —element
shall be maintained.
Policy 4.B.1.1.1.: The Town shall adopt a domestic solid waste level of services
standard of 7.13_pounds per capita per day.
Policy 4.B.1.1.2.: The Town shall adopt a yard trash level of service standard of 17
pounds per capita per day.
Policy 4.B.1.1.3.: The Town shall continue to contract with a private solid waste
hauler for the removal of all domestic solid waste and compacted yard trash.
Policy 4.B.1.1.4.: The Town shall continue to provide curbside yard trash collection
services.
Policy 4.B.1.1.5.: Development orders for new development or redevelopment shall
not be issued which would cause solid waste facilities used by the Town to fall below
the level of service standards adopted for the Town in Policies 4.B.1.1.1. — 4.B.1.1.3. of
this sub —element.
Objective 4.B.1.2.: The Town shall cooperate with the Solid Waste Authority of
Palm Beach County (SWA) and implement recycling programs as directed by the
SWA.
Policy 4.13.1.2.1.: The Town shall cooperate with the SWA in the development of
recycling programs and implement such programs as required by the SWA.
Policy 4.B.1.2.2.: The Town shall assist the SWA in the assessment of the
effectiveness and efficiency of recycling programs once implemented.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 413-2 Infrastructure Element
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Drainage & Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub —Element
Data and Analysis Update
The drainage system for the Town has developed over the previous 100 years and is a
mixture of various public improvements by the State, County and Town . The Town
adopted a Level of Service Standard of 24 hour/3 year return storm water event and has
adopted a storm water retention level of service standard for new development and
major redevelopment which requires the retainment of the first one inch of runoff on the
development site.
New development is responsible for the cost of drainage improvements necessitated by
the project's impact. Due to the fact that there is a limited amount development that can
occur within the Town the current drainage system and level of service standards are
considered sufficient for the current and future populations.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4C-1 Infrastructure Element
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Drainage & Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub —Element
VII. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 4.C.1.: TO ENSURE NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER
RECHARGE IS PROTECTED AND THE PROVISION OF STORM DRAINAGE
FACILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED WHICH COMPLY WITH ALL
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND WHICH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE
CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM.
Objective 4.C.1.1.: The level of service standards established in this sub —
element shall be maintained.
Policy 4.C.1.1.1.: The Town shall adopt a storm water drainage level of service
standard of the 24—hour/3 year return storm event for the Town —owned drainage
system.
Policy 4.C.1.1.2.: The Town shall adopt a storm water retention level of service
standard for new development and major redevelopment which shall require the
retainment of the first one inch of runoff on the development site.
Policy 4.C.1.1.3.: Development orders for new development or redevelopment
shall not be issued which would cause storm water runoff to exceed the level of
service standards adopted in Policies 4.C.1.1.1. and 4.C.1.1.2.
Policy 4.C.1.1.4: New development within the Town shall make all necessary
improvements to the downstream off -site surface water management system(s)
to adequately store and/or convey any additional permitted stormwater
discharges so as to not cause adverse offsite impacts.
Objective 4.C.1.2.: The Town shall maintain land development regulations
which comply with the requirements of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Program and which protect
public health and maintain groundwater aquifer recharge.
Policy 4.C.1.2.1.: The Town shall maintain existing land development
regulations which comply with the FEMA Flood Insurance Program requirements.
Policy 4.C.1.2.2.: The Town shall maintain existing land development
regulations which prohibit the placement of retention areas over septic
drainfields.
Policy 4.C.1.2.3.: The Town shall maintain existing land development
regulations which protect natural drainage features and prohibit excessive
drainage flows between adjacent properties.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4C-2 Infrastructure Element
Policy 4.C.1.2.4.: The Town shall maintain existing land development
regulations which provide for sloping requirements of retention areas such that
erosion is minimized.
Policy 4.C.1.2.5.: The Town shall maintain existing land development
regulations which provide for groundwater aquifer recharge through open space
and minimum pervious surface area requirements.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 4C-3 Infrastructure Element
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Potable Water Sub —Element
Data and Analysis Update
The Town of Gulf Stream is a part of the City of Delray Beach potable water service
area. The Town of Gulf Stream purchases water from the City of Delray Beach but
maintains the water lines. Delray Beach bills the Town based on water consumption as
measured at the master meters. The Town then bills individual residents based on their
water consumption.
In 2011, the Town annexed, through a referendum, 16.6 acres at the northeast portion
of the community. This area, which contains 102 dwelling units, receives its potable
water through an existing agreement with the City of Boynton Beach. The City of
Boynton Beach continues to service this area of the Town through the existing 6-inch
and 10-inch water mains in the area. Potable water service in this area has been
accounted for within the City of Boynton Beach's adopted Water Supply Facilities Plan.
The Water Service Agreement with the City of Delray Beach dated June 17, 1998 states
that the City of Delray Beach sells and delivers to the Town of Gulf Stream all water
necessary to fulfill the water requirements of the Town, up to 800,000 gallons per day.
The agreement is for 25 years until 2023 unless the agreement is extended. In addition
to this agreement, the Town has a backup water agreement with the City of Boynton
Beach. This back up agreement dated May 19, 1998, provides the Town with water
from the City of Boynton Beach via an existing 6 inch main located at the north end of
the Town, should the water service from Delray Beach fail.
According to the City of Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan their treatment plant was
constructed in 1972, with a programmed life of 50 years (2022). The design capacity is
established by its clarifier capacity of (28 mgd). The demand for the year 2000 was 16.4
mgd with a peak of 20.5 mgd. The build out demand is estimated at 18.3 mgd with a
peak of 22.8 mgd. The amount of withdrawal from the existing 30 wells (programmed 38
wells total yielding 49.74 mgd) is established, through South Florida Water Management
District consumptive use permit at 21.08 mgd.
In 1989, the Town's average demand was 0.659 mgd, 0.604 mgd for the year 2000 and
.699 for the year 2005. The average Level of Service for 1989 was 1021 gcd with a
projection of 1021 gcd for the year 1995. The actual level of service for the year 2000
was reported at 846 gcd and for 2005 was 979 gcd. This reflects a lower level of service
and therefore a conservation of water even though the Town's population increased.
Although the Town has reduced its overall consumption of water since the 1989
Comprehensive Plan, additional water conservation measures have been provided.
Since the its Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the Town has adopted land
development regulations which limit irrigation to three days a week during non -daylight
hours in order to avoid water loss through evaporation. The Town's Land Development
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Regulations also provides the Town Manager with additional powers to further restrict
water use in the Town during emergency situations.
Additionally, the Town has adopted an inverted rate structure in which the rate
increases proportionally with water consumption. The Town's Landscape Code
requires the use of native vegetation whenever possible and rain sensors and other
water -saving plumbing devices are also encouraged. A new policy requires the
maintenance of these water -saving land development regulations. Another policy has
been added requiring the Town to study and encourage the use of drip irrigation and
other water -saving irrigation methods as a means of reducing the overall water
requirement of the Town. Drip irrigation can save up to 50% of the water used by a
sprinkler irrigation system. By addressing the method of irrigation, the Town can
significantly reduce its water use.
Level of Service Analysis
Based on the actual use rates, the potable water Level of Service for the Town is 979
gallons per capita per day. However, the actual level of service for the majority of the
Town is the 800,000 gallons per day that is available to the Town through its Water
Service Agreement with the City of Delray Beach. Below is a chart using the latest
population projections and the Town's potable water level of service with the City of
Delray Beach. The table does not reflect the portion of the Town which receives its
potable water from the City of Boynton Beach. Potable water service to those
properties have been addressed and planned for within the City of Boynton Beach
2009
2014
2019
2024
2029
Population
754
772
788
801
810
Potable
738,166
755,788
771,452
784,179
792,990
Water,
gallons per
gallons per
gallons per
gallons per
gallons per
979 gallons
day
day
day
day
day
per capita
per day
As indicated in the above table, the Town has enough capacity, through its water
service agreement, to meet its project population.
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INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Potable Water Sub —Element
VI. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 4.D.1.: TO PROVIDE OF A SAFE, HEALTHY AND DEPENDABLE
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY TO ALL RESIDENTS.
Obiective 4.D.1.1.: The potable water level of service standard established in this
element shall be maintained throughout the Town.
Policy 4.D.1.1.1.: The Town shall adopt an average annual potable water level of
service standard of 979 gallons per capita per day.
Policy 4.D.1.1.2.: The Town shall not approve any development permits which would
cause for the level of service standard established in Policy 4.D.1.1.1. to operated at a
lower level.
Policy 4.D.1.1.3.: A representative of the Town of Gulf Stream shall meet annually
with the City of Delray Beach to discuss potable water related issues, including the
development of a wastewater reuse or gray —water system.
Policy 4.D.1.1.4. In compliance with Chapter 163, Part II, F.S., the Town shall adopt
the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
Obiective 4.D.1.2.: The Town will continue to encourage new development and
redevelopment to reduce per capita potable water consumption.
Policy 4.D.1.2.1.: The Town shall maintain land development regulations that require
and encourage the following water conservation practices.
a. The use of xeriscape and native vegetation on a portion of development sites.
The use of soil tensiometers or similar control mechanisms in all irrigation
systems.
C. The use of in —home water saving plumbing devises such as low volume shower
heads and toilets.
Policy 4.D.1.2.2.: The Town shall study and identify means to encourage, and require
if necessary, the use of drip irrigation and other water -saving irrigation used within the
Town.
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Town of Gulf Stream
Potable Water Service Areas
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BOYNTON BEACH WATER LINES
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH SERVICE AREA
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN
Prepared For:
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Prepared By:
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
Urban Design Kilday Studios, Planning Consultant
March 1, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statutory History
1.2 Statutory Requirements
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Overview
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
3.0 DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Population Information
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local
Government Utility
3.5 Water Supply Provided by Other Entities
3.6 Conservation
3.7 Reuse
4.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Town of Gulf Stream Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) is
to identify and plan for the water supply sources and facilities needed to serve existing and
new development within the local government's jurisdiction. Chapter 163, Part 11, F.S.,
requires local governments to prepare and adopt Work Plans into their comprehensive
plans.
Residents of the Town of Gulf Stream obtain their water directly from the Citiesy of Delray
Beach and Boynton Beach, which is responsible for ensuring that enough capacity is
available for existing and future customers.
The Town of Gulf Stream Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) will reference the
initiatives already identified in the Work Plans of Delray Beach and
Boynton Beach since the Town is a retail buyer. According to state guidelines, the Work
Plan and the comprehensive plan amendment must address the development of traditional
and alternative water supplies, bulk sales agreements and conservation and reuse
programs that are necessary to serve existing and new development.
The City's Work Plan is divided into four sections:
Section 1 — Introduction
Section 2 — Background Information
Section 3 — Data and Analysis
Section 4 — Work Plan Projects/Capital Improvement Element/Schedule
1.1 Statutory History
The Florida Legislature has enacted bills in the 2002, 2004, and 2005 sessions to address
the state's water supply needs. These bills, especially Senate Bills 360 and 444 (2005
legislative session), significantly changed Chapter 163 and 373 Florida Statutes (F.S.) by
strengthening the statutory links between the regional water supply plans prepared by the
water management districts and the comprehensive plans prepared by local governments.
In addition, these bills established the basis for improving coordination between the local
land use planning and water supply planning.
1.2 Statutory Requirements
Each local government must comply with the following requirements:
Coordinate appropriate aspects of its comprehensive plan with the appropriate
water management district's regional water supply plan, [163.3177(4)(a), F.S.]
2. Ensure that its future land use plan is based upon availability of adequate water
supplies and public facilities and services [s.163.3177(6)(a), F.S., effective July 1,
2005]. Data and analysis demonstrating that adequate water supplies and
associated public facilities will be available to meet projected growth demands must
accompany all proposed Future Land Use Map amendments submitted to the
Department for review. The submitted package must also include an amendment to
the Capital Improvements Element, if necessary, to demonstrate that adequate
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public facilities will be available to serve the proposed Future Land Use Map
modification.
3. Ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities area available to serve new
development no later than the date on which the local government anticipates
issuing a certificate of occupancy and consult with the applicable water supplier
prior to approving building permit, to determine whether adequate water supplies
will be available to serve the development by the anticipated issuance date of the
certificate of occupancy [s.163.3180 (2)(a), F.S., effective July 1, 2005]. This "water
supply concurrency" is now in effect, and local governments should be complying
with the requirement for all new development proposals. In addition, local
governments should update their comprehensive plans and land development
regulations as soon as possible to address these statutory requirements. The latest
point at which the comprehensive plan must be revised to reflect the concurrency
requirements is at the time the local government adopts plan amendments to
implement the recommendations of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
4. For local governments subject to a regional water supply plan, revise the General
Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater
Aquifer Recharge Element (the "Infrastructure Element"), within 18 months after the
water management district approves an updated regional water supply plan, to:
a. Identify and incorporate the alternative water supply project(s) selected by
the local government from projects identified in the updated regional water
supply plan, or the alternative project proposed by the local government
under s. 373.0361(7), F.S. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.];
b. Identify the traditional and alternative water supply projects, bulk sales
agreements, and the conservation and reuse programs necessary to meet
current and future water use demands within the local government's
jurisdiction [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]; and
c. Include a water supply facilities work plan for at least a 10-year planning
period for constructing the public, private, and regional water supply facilities
identified in the element as necessary to serve existing and new
development. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.] Amendments to incorporate the water
supply facilities work plan into the comprehensive plan are exempt from the
twice -a -year amendment limitation. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]
5. Revise the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to include any water
supply, reuse, and conservation projects and programs to be implemented during
the five-year period.
6. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes
described in Paragraph 1 through 5 above, revise the Conservation Element to
assess projected water needs and sources for at least a 10-year planning period,
considering the appropriate regional water supply plan, the applicable District Water
Management Plan, as well as applicable consumptive use permit(s). [s.163.3177
(6)(d), F.S.]
If the established planning period of a comprehensive plan is greater than ten years,
the plan must address the water supply sources necessary to meet and achieve the
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existing and projected water use demand for established planning period,
considering the appropriate regional water supply plan. [s.163.3167 (13), F.S.]
7. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes
described in Paragraphs 1 through 5 above, revise the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element to ensure coordination of the comprehensive plan with
applicable regional water supply plans and regional water supply authorities' plans.
[s.163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.]
8. Address in the EAR, the extent to which the local government has implemented the
10-year water supply facilities work plan, including the development of alternative
water supplies, and determine whether the identified alternative water supply
projects, traditional water supply projects, bulk sales agreements, and conservation
and reuse programs are meeting local water use demands. [s.163,3191 (2)(1), F.S.]
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Overview
The Town of Gulf Stream was incorporated in 1925, as a small, seasonal, beachfront
community. The Town's unique location with the great majority of the municipal land
situated on a barrier island has helped maintain its strictly residential character. The Town
can not expand its jurisdictional boundaries much farther than it currently exists. The Town
is bounded to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west by the Intracoastal Waterway and
U.S. 1, to the north is the City of Boynton Beach and the small municipalities of Briny
Breezes and Ocean Ridge. To the south is the City of Delray Beach. The Town is
approximately 524 537 acres. er 0.81 squaFe miles. The Town is considered almost
entirely built out. Within the Town, there are 34.89 41.86 acres of vacant land, scattered
throughout the Town. The great majority of this vacant land is held by government
agencies and is not developable under its current zoning. This is only 2-.-94 9.3 acres of
developable land left in the Town, of which 8.89 acres is zoned for single family homes
and .94 acres is designated for multi -family residential use.
the Town. No commercial or industrial future land use designated lands exist or are
projected for Gulf Stream.
As indicated above, the Town of Gulf Stream is substantially built -out. Between 1990 and
2000, the Town of Gulf Stream's population grew from 690 to 716, an increase 0.37%
percent per year. it is estimated that the pepulation will iRGrease to :76-88 in 2010, WhiGh
In 2011, the Town annexed 16.6 acres of property. This annexation area contains 102
existing dwelling units, 34 approved but unbuilt units and less than an acre of vacant land.
The University of Florida estimates that 98 permanent residents live in this area. Potable
water service is provided in this area through an existing agreement with the City of
Boynton Beach. The Town is estimated a population of 915 in 2015 and 958 in 2030.
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2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
As the state agency responsible for water supply in the Lower East Coast planning area,
the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) plays a pivotal role in resource
protection, through criteria used for Consumptive Use Permitting. As pressure increased
on the Everglades ecosystem resource, the Governing Board initiated rule making to limit
increased allocations dependent on the Everglades system. As a result, the Regional
Water Availability Rule was adopted by the Governing Board on February 15, 2007 as part
of the SFWMD's water use permit program. This reduced reliance on the regional system
for future water supply needs, mandates the development of alternative water supplies,
and increasing conservation and reuse.
3. DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.1 Population Information
The Town's existing and future population figures are derived from U.S. Census figures,
the Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning Department, and BEBR, 44e. University of
Florida, Shimberg Center.
estimated to iRoreasete 754; 2014 few; .
The Town's population proiections are:
2000
2005
2010
2011
2015
2020
2025
2030
Population
716
736
787
885
915
930
945
958
Projection
Source: U.S. Census (2010); BEBR, University of Florida (2011), UDKS (2011)
This minor population growth is reflective of the fact that the Town is substantially built -out,
with future development potential and population growth limited by the scarcity of vacant
and developable land.
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
The map depicting current Town boundaries and Future Land Use Plan designation served
by the City of Delray Beach's Public Utilities Division and the City of Boynton Beach
Utilities Department for potable water distribution is provided.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
In its 1989 Comprehensive Plan for the Town, a potable water level of service of 800
gallons per capita per day was established. Currently, the average level of service
demand in 2005 was 979 gallons per capita per day.
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This average level of service demand is consistent with the existing Water Service
Agreement between the City of Delray Beach, which is the Town's potable water provider,
and the Town, which is the consumer. This agreement permits the Town to purchase up
to 800,000 gallons of potable water per day. The 2005 average demand for water was
699,000 gallons of potable water per day.
In 2011, the Town annexed 16.6 acres of land which contain 102 existing dwelling units,
34 approved units and less than acre of vacant land. The estimated population for this
area is 98 residents. Potable water service for this area of Town is provided by the City of
Boynton Beach. As indicated within its Comprehensive Plan, the level of service for the
City of Boynton Beach is 200 gallons per capita per day of peak population. For the
estimated 98 residents in this area, the estimate use is 19,600 gallons per day. Within this
newly -annexed area, it is estimated that the population will grow by 42 residents during the
next 20 years.
Within the maiority of the Town which receives potable water service from the City of
Delray Beach, , the Level of
Service for the Town shall be revised to 979 gallons per day per capita based on the actual
usage of potable water in the Town. With the anticipated 2029 2030 population of 844-850
persons in the main portion of Town, the level of service would result in a maximum of
832,150 gallons of water a day., hiGh is within the-EimitatieRs of the Te R's WateF SeFyi^^
This projection assumes that current level of
service. With the additional emphasis on water conservation in the public and private
sectors, it is anticipated that the per capita water use will decrease in the near time frame.
It should also be noted that the Town has an alternative water service agreement with the
City of Boynton Beach, should there be any interruption of water service with the City of
Delray Beach. Please also note that there are no commercial and industrial lands
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local
Government or Utility
See Tables below.
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3.5 Water Supply Provided by Other Entities
The City of Delray Beach Water Supply Facilities Work Plan is included by reference. The
intent of the City of Delray Beach's Work Plan is to meet the statutory requirements
mentioned in subsection 1.2 of this plan and to coordinate the City Work Plan's water
supply initiatives with the SFWMD's Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
The City's Water Treatment plant is a 26.0 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) lime softening
treatments facility. Water is pumped from 30 wells throughout the City and transmitted
through underground lines to the treatment facility. The treated water is then distributed
throughout the City and to the Town of Gulf Stream through underground transmission
pipes. The City has more than 426 miles of water distribution and transmission mains,
19,200 service lines, 7,500 valves and 2,456 fire hydrants. The Town of Gulf Stream owns
and maintains its transmission lines.
3.6 Conservation
The Town will coordinate future water conservation efforts with the City of Delray Beach
and the SFWMD to ensure that proper techniques are applied. In addition, the Town will
continue to support and expand existing goals, objectives and policies in the
comprehensive plan that promotes water conservation in a cost-effective and
environmentally sensitive manner. The Town will continue to actively support the SFWMD
and the City of Delray Beach in the implementation of new regulations or programs that
are design to conserve water during the dry season.
3.7 Reuse
State law supports reuse efforts. For the past years, Florida's utilities, local governments,
and water management districts have led the nation in implementing water reuse programs
that increase the quantity of reclaimed water used and public acceptance of reuse
programs. Section 373.250(1) F.S. provides that "water reuse programs designed and
operated in compliance with Florida's rules governing reuse are deemed protective of
public health and environmental quality." In addition, Section 403.064(1), F.S., provides
that "reuse is a critical component of meeting the state's existing and future water supply
needs while sustaining natural systems." The Town of Gulf Stream supports water reuse
initiatives under consideration by both the SFWMD and the City of Delray Beach.
4.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Once the City of Delray Beach completes its Water Supplies Facilities Work Plan,
the Town's Water Supply Plan will be updated. There are no Potable Water Capital
Improvements planned by the Town during the next five years. Only routine
maintenance paid for by general revenues are anticipated during the next five years.
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WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ADOPTED PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
INCLUDING WATER SUPPLY PLAN
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
ADOPTED WATER SUPPLY PLAN
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This Agreement made and entered into this 17.L,, day of S%Jr"e. ,
19 Pfi4 by and between the City of Delray Beacli, a Municipal Corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and the
Town of Gulfstream, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "Town").
Whereas, the Town desires to purchase treated, potable water from the City; and,
Whereas, the City has the ability and is willing to provide the water service desired to
the extent provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and agreements herein set forth
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to be observed and performed, the parties hereto agree as follows:
The Recitations set forth above are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
The City shall sell and deliver to the Town, and the Town shall purchase and receive
from the City, all water necessary to fulfill the water requirements of the Town, up to
800,000 gallons per day, during the effective period of this contract. In the;event that, despite
all reasonable diligence exercised by the City in developing and maintaining adequate sources
of water supply, there should be at any time an insufficient supply of water available to fulfill
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the total requirements of all customers of the Town, due to prohibitions, restrictions,
limitations or requirements of local, state of federal governmental agencies having jurisdiction
over such matters or due to any other causes beyond its control including but not limited to
those more specifically set forth in Section VII hereof, the City shall be deemed to have fully
performed its duties and to have discharged its obligations hereunder if, in such circumstances,
it shall furnish and deliver to the Town its surplus water over and above the needs of the
inhabitants.
In the event that the City is unable to fulfill the total requirements of all customers of
the Town, then the Town shall have the right, without cancellation of this Agreement, to seek
an alternative source of water to fulfill the needs of the inhabitants of the Town that are not at
that time being fulfilled by the City. If the City is unable to supply the total requirements of
all customers of the Town, this shall not terminate or cancel this Agreement. It shall always
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be the obligation of the Town hereunder to purchase all water necessary to fulfill the
requirements of the Town up to 800,000 gallons per day from the City to the extent that the
City is able to furnish such water to the Town and the fact that the Town may be obligated to
or using an alternate entity and/or source of water supply shall not diminish the obligation of
the Town in this regard.
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All water delivered by the City hereunder shall be of good and potable quality
satisfactory for domestic use and shall have received the same treatment and be of the quality
as that furnished by the City to all other customers of the City.
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The water furnished hereunder will be delivered by the City, and will be accepted and
received by the Town at the intersections of Old Dixie Highway, Gulfstream Boulevard,
Pelican Lane and State Road A-1-A and at such other points as may be determined necessary
by engineering analysis and as mutually agreed upon by the City and the Town. The City
shall maintain facilities of sufficient capacity to provide the combined volume of water referred
to in Section II, at the points referred to above. If any additional points of service are
required, the Town shall pay the total cost of the additional facilities, including but not limited
to additional meters. All existing and future facilities required and agreed to by the parties,
including master water meters shall be owned and maintained by the City. Titleto the
existing twelve inch waterline and the existing master water meters have been transferred to
the City, and a Grant or Grants of Easement to the connection have been made to the City.
Title to future facilities and grants of easements, as required shall be furnished by the Town to
the City at no expense to the City. The City's sole responsibility is the transmission of water
to points of connection with the To�,n's water system, with the Town being responsible for
billing their users and for maintaining their water system including the repair of users' meters.
The City shall render a single bill monthly to the Town based on the master meter
readings.
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The Town is to pay the City the prevailing water rate charged by the Oty to non-
residential users plus a surcharge of 25%. As the rate for non-residential users is increased or
decreased subsequent to the date of this contract the rate payable by the Town shall float with
said increases or decreases, so that the rate payable by the Town is always 25 % greater than
the water rate charged at any particular time to the City of Delray Beach non-residential users;
provided, however, that in no case shall the rate payable by the Town exceed the prevailing
water rate charged to City of Delray Beach residential users, plus a surcharge of 10%. In the
event that, during the term of this agreement, the legislation relating to the ability to surcharge
is amended, or in the event that it is determined by law that such a surcharge is not
appropriate, then, and in that event, this agreement shall be modified so as to eliminate or
decrease the surcharge to be consistent with the prevailing law, but in so event shall the
surcharge, during the term of this agreement, be greater than the amount specified herein.
If the master meter becomes inoperative during the first year after the acceptance of the
line by the City, the City shall bill the Town on the basis of the last preceding month's bill
while said master meter was operative. if the master nneter becomes inoperative after it has
been in operation for a twelve month period, the City shall bill the Town on the basis of the
same month in the previous year. Payment by the Town to the City for water shall be within
30 days after furnishing monthly bills to the Town.
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Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default by a Party, the non -defaulting Party shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement and its services hereunder, and to disconnect or
block the connection facilities. An Event of Default shall occur (1) upon failure of a Party to
pay when due any amount hereunder, which non-payment shall not have been cured by the
Party within thirt, (30) days follw.ving the Party's receipt of written notice of such non-
payment, or (2) upon failure of the Party to cure any non -monetary default within thirty (30)
days after which it is given written notice, provided, however, that if such non -monetary
default cannot by its nature reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, an Event of
Default shall not occur if the Party shall in good faith continence such cure within such period
and shall thereafter diligently and continuously pursue such cure to completion at the earliest
possible date. The full amount of all sums due or to become due to the non -defaulting Party
hereunder, including but not limited to any unpaid water charges and accrued interest thereon,
upon an Event of Default become immediately due and payable in full without further demand
or notice. It is further provided, however, that the defaulting Party's payment to the non -
defaulting Party of any disputed amounts shall not impair its rights to dispute or litigate any
such said amounts. Repeated and frequent defaults, although subsequently cured within the
thirty (30) day period, shall, in the non -defaulting Party's sole discretion, constitute a non -
curable default, and shall result in an acceleration of all sums due or to become due to the non -
defaulting Party. The remedies indicated by this paragraph shall be in addition to any other
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remedy in law or in equity, which the non -defaulting Party might have or which might be
provided by this Agreement.
This contract shall be and remain in full force and effect for and during a period of
twenty-five (25) years from the effective date of this agreement. The Town agrees that the
title to the facilities, as well as any easements necessary for the use and installation of same,
shall be clear and the title shall be free of all liens and encumbrances. The easements shall be
transferred to the City at no cost.
Any temporary or continuing cessation of the service by the City caused by an Act of
God, fire, strike, casualty, major maintenance work, breakdown of or injAries to machinery,
pumps or pipelines, civil or military authority, insurrection, riot, or other causes of the same
kind as enumerated herein shall not constitute a breach of the Agreement on the part of the
City, and the City shall not be liable to the Town for any damage resulting from such cession
of service. The City shall use reasonable diligence in the operation and maintenance of its
water supply and transmission facilities; however, the City shall not be responsible to the
Town for any interruption of service due to causes beyond the City's control.
During the Term of this Agreement, the parties shall be bound by their own ordinances
governing water restrictions as well as any other applicable South Florida Water Management
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District, County, State or Federal requirements governing water restrictions and governing the
production of potable water.
This Agreement shall inure and be binding upon the successors of each of the parties
hereto; provided however, that in the event that, at any time during the effective period
hereof, the ToNim shall sell all or any portion of its water distribution system, the purchaser
thereof shall acquire no rights of any kind hereunder unless the City shall agree hereto in
writing prior to the consummation of such sale. Neither the Town or the City shall assign,
convey or transfer any rights or interest in this Interlocal Agreement without the consent of the
other.
SECTION X
NOTICE
All notices required pursuant to this Agreement shall be properly given if mailed by
United States registered or certified mail addressed to the party to which notice is to be given
at the following respective addresses:
City of Delray Beach
City Manager
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Town of Gulfstream
TOWN MANAGER
100 SPA Pon
GULF STREAM, FL 33483
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Each Party shall be responsible for its own negligence in connection with, arising out
of or incident to, the performance of this Agreement.
The invalidity of any portion, article, paragraph, provision, clause or: any portion
thereof of this Agreement shall have no effect upon thL- validity of any other part or portion
hereof. If a portion, part, provision, clause, paragraph, article is found by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties will negotiate substitute language to be binding
on the parties.
To the extent allowed by law, the venue for any action arising from this Agreement
shall be in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Agreement shall be governed by and in
accordance with the Laws of the State of Florida and applicable Federal Law in the event of a
conflict and to the extent that Federal law preempts the laws of the State of Florida.
SECTION..
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All previous resolutions and previous Agreements between the City and Town are
hereby repealed.
Any modification to this Agreement shall be made in writing, executed by the Parties
hereto, and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Florida Statute Section
163.01.
This Agreement shall take effect upon its execution by both Parties, and its filing with
the Clerk of the Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument and an
exact duplicate -hereof to be executed in their names and th-ir corporate. seals affixed hereto
and to'said duplicate by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day
' and year herein fiefnie' first above written.
.'ATTEST:. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
By: _ >r
City• Clerk
Approved as to legal form and
sufficiency:
By:
h.' .Xity Attorney
City. Clerk,
Approved as 'C "4"" 1" form and
sufficiency
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PUBLIC FACILITIES E LEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
BACKGROUND.................................................................................................................................. PF-1
INVENTORYAND ANALYSIS............................................................................................................ PF-1
SEWERFACILITIES............................................................................................................. PF - 2
POTABLE WATER AND GROUNDWATER RECHARGE FACILITIES ............................... PF - 3
SOLIDWASTE MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................PF-5
DRAINAGE............................................................................................................................PF - 6
STREETSYSTEM................................................................................................................. PF - 6
BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES................................................................................. PF - 7
NEEDSAND RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................ PF - 8
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES............................................................................................ PF - 9
LIST OF MAPS
MAP # 1 - PLANNING AND SERVICE AREAS.................................................................................. PF - 4
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
BACKGROUND
The text of the Element is a summary of the complete inventory, analysis, and
recommendations which are contained in the following source documents:
❑ Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater
Acquifer Recharge Element (Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., 1989)
❑ Water Treatment Plant Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1991)
❑ Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan (Camp, Dresser, McKee, 1989)
❑ Water Distribution System Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1992)
❑ Water Supply Master Plan (CH2M Hill, 1991)
❑ Stormwater Master Plan (Kimley Horn, 2000) [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
❑ Wastewater Transmission System Master Plan (Hazen & Sawyer, 1992)
❑ 1996 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (City of Delray Beach, 1996)
❑ Alternative Water Treatment Study (CH2M Hill 2001) [Revised by Amendment01-1]
The source documents, and other documents which are cited in the Element, are
available for public review at the Planning and Zoning Department offices located at
100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
The following summaries have been prepared to facilitate review with the requirements
of Administrative Rule 9J-5. As a summary, only significant items are highlighted. The
source documents should be referred to for more information.
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A separate inventory and analysis is provided for sewer, water, drainage, and solid
waste disposal facilities. Inventory and analysis dealing with groundwater aquifer
recharge is addressed under the water subsection.
SEWER FACILITIES
Wastewater treatment is provided by the South Central Wastewater Treatment Facility,
located in Delray Beach. The facility is jointly owned by Delray Beach and Boynton
Beach, under the responsibility of a board comprised of the City Commissions of both
cities. Daily operations of the facility are overseen by an executive director, reporting to
the board. Delray Beach Environmental Services Department is responsible for the
wastewater collection and transmission system within the service area.
The service area coincides with the City's Planning Area plus service provided through
contract to Highland Beach. Also included are several single and multi -family
connections in the Town of Gulf Stream. The service area encompasses approximately
18 square miles, as shown on Map #1.
The wastewater collection system consists of approximately 319 miles of gravity and
force mains interconnected to 117 lift stations and 2 master lift stations. In addition,
there are more than 415 septic tanks within the service area. The treatment plant was
constructed in 1979, with a programmed life of 50 years (2029). Ultimate disposal is by
ocean discharge of secondary effluent and land spreading of sludge. The design
capacity of the treatment plant, established by its secondary treatment capacity, is 24
mgd. This capacity is shared equally between Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.
(Revised by Amendment 01-11
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (SEWER)
CAPACITY
DEMAND (`00)
DEMAND (BUILD OUT)
[Revised by
Amendment 01-1]
12 mgd
8.00 mgd
9.05 mgd
(Revised by
Amendment 01-1
Deficiencies
Upgrading and maintenance of lift stations requires on -going capital investment.
Infiltration into the collection system could impact future facility costs through capital
expansion. An on -going program to reduce infiltration/inflow is a cost effective method
of reducing the need for treatment facility expansion and requires on -going capital
Investment. (Revised by Amendment 01-11
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POTABLE WATER AND GROUNDWATER RECHARGE FACILITIES
Water treatment is provided by the City of Delray Beach at the Water Treatment Plant.
The geographic service area coincides with the Planning Area plus service provided to
Gulf Stream through contract as a bulk customer. The service area encompasses
approximately 18 square miles, as shown on Map #1.
The treatment plant was constructed in 1972, with a programmed life of 50 years
(2022). The design capacity is established by its clarifier capacity (28 mgd). The City
maintains a State certified laboratory, the primary responsibility of which is monitoring
potable water quality.
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (WATER TREATMENT)
CAPACITY
DEMAND (`00)
DEMAND (BUILD OUT)
[Revised by Amendment 01-1]
28 mgd
16.4 mgd [Revised by
18.3 mgd [Revised by
Amendment 01-1]
Amendment 01-1]
(20.5 mgd peak) (Revised
(22.8 mgd peak) [Revised
by Amendment 01-11
by Amendment 01-1]
The water distribution system includes 426 miles of water mains ranging from 2 to 24
inch diameter, 2,540 fire hydrants, transfer pumps, and storage facilities with a capacity
of 8.5 mg and an aquifer storage and recovery facility with a usable capacity in excess
of 100 mg. [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
The water supply is provided from 30 wells in four wellfields, with programmed
expansion to 38 wells total, yielding a total design capacity of 49.74 mgd. The amount
of withdrawal is established, through the South Florida Water Management District
consumptive use permit, at 21.08 mgd. There are an additional 5 wells in the eastern
wellfield which are not in production due to salt water intrusion (2) and slight increases
in chlorides (3), which can be used for emergency standby. In addition, there are more
than 1,000 domestic wells within the service area. There are no major groundwater
recharge areas within the Planning Area, although the entire region east of the
Conservation Area is identified as a prime aquifer recharge area by the U.S. Geological
Survey and the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan. (Revised by Amendment01-1]
Deficiencies
Water mains of 2" diameter, found in older areas of the City, are not sufficient for fire
protection. Funds are provided annually to upgrade these lines.
Alternative Water Treatment will be required to meet the Environmental protection
Agency Stage 2 Standards for disinfection by-products. A study is currently underway
to determine the most feasible alternative treatment method which will meet these
requirements. Upon completion of the study funding will be allocated to implement the
required treatment modification. [Revised byamendment o1-1]
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PLANNING AREA
MAP # 1
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GRAPHIC SCALE
LEGEND: PLANNING AREA - - - -- - --- CITY LIMITS
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA (ULTIMATE CITY BOUNDARY)
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT TOWN OF GULF STREAM TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH = COUNTY JURISDICTION
APRIL 2001 (WATER SERVICE) (SEWER & FIRE SERVICE) \`
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Needed improvements to the piping system have been identified to accommodate
demand conditions and localized fire demands.
CAPACITY ANALYSIS (WELLS)
CAPACITY
DEMAND (`00)
DEMAND (BUILD OUT)
49.2 mgd
12.09 mgd
17.96 mgdpeak)
15.6 mgd
23.4 mgdpeak)
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Solid Waste Authority has responsibility for the ultimate disposal of solid waste in
the region. The City is responsible for collection of solid waste within the City limits
through a contract with a private firm.
Solid waste is collected by the City's contractor and generally taken to a transfer station
located within the City, then by Solid Waste Authority trucks to the regional landfill,
located near West Palm Beach. The transfer station, located on S.W. 4th Avenue just
south of Linton Boulevard, has a capacity of 1,000 tons per day and is operating at its
maximum capacity. This transfer station serves the south county from Boynton Beach
Boulevard south to the County line. Other transfer stations used are outside the City.
The North County Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility, operated by the Solid Waste
Authority, is the ultimate disposal site. This facility occupies 334 acres, and consists of
a Class 1 (garbage and incinerator residue) and a Class 3 (trash) landfill. The landfill,
at its established Level of Service standard of 7.13 pounds per person per day, has
sufficient capacity to serve until the year 2020. In addition to the landfill, the facility
provides recycling, waste -to -energy incineration and composting facilities. The total
tonnage added to the landfill annually is 1,239,293 tons (1995). The City of Delray
Beach contributes 56,500 tons per year (commercial and residential) to the landfill
(1995), including garbage, trash, and vegetation. This equates to 6.17 pounds per
person per day. The City's yearly contribution to the landfill is 4.6% of the total. The
Delray Beach population of 50,195 (1995 estimate) represents 5.2% of the County
population of 960,600 (1995 estimate). The City's impact on the landfill is, therefore,
15% less than the Level of Service standard and 13% less than its portion of the
County population.
The City has an aggressive recycling program that began in 1990. The program
includes curbside residential recycling for single family and multi -family homes. The
program accounts for a reduction to the waste stream of 12,854 tons per year (1995).
This represents a reduction of over 30% in the residential waste stream.
There were no problems or deficiencies with the collection system. Long truck queues
at the transfer station sometimes cause congestion problems.
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The capacity of the landfill was not estimated for this report. Such capacity analysis is
under the jurisdiction of the Solid Waste Authority, and indicates sufficient capacity
through the year 2020. A local issue relative to capacity would be whether the local
government is meeting the established level of service standard of 7.13 pounds per
person per day. As discussed above, Delray Beach is well below the standard, at 6.17
pounds per person per day.
DRAINAGE
Responsibility for storm drainage in the City is divided among a hierarchy of state and
regional agencies, the City, and landowners, as follows:
AGENCY
South Florida Water Management
District
RESPONSIBILITY
Major canals and structures; permitting
Lake Worth Drainage District Lateral and equalizer canals and minor structures
City of Delray Beach/Palm Beach County I Public storm sewer system
Land Owners
Deficiencies
On -site storm sewers and retention areas
Local and City-wide drainage deficiencies are identified in the Stormwater Master Plan
(Kimley-Horn, 2000). The City has programmed projects to correct the deficiencies
identified in this report and achieve a Level of Service standard of 'C', with funding to
come from the Stormwater Utility Fee. [Revised by amendment 01-1]
STREET SYSTEM
The City has repair and maintenance responsibility for most roads within the City limits.
Exceptions to this include major roads under the jurisdiction of the State or County, and
private roads maintained by land owners. The City maintains approximately 199.6
miles of roadways (September 2000). [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
The City has undertaken a program (2000 Road Bond Program) to reconstruct
numerous streets under City jurisdiction. An annual program exists to resurface streets
as needed. In addition, there is a need to pave currently unpaved streets, particularly in
areas added to the City by annexation. Currently, approximately 2.4 miles of unpaved
roads exist in the City. [Revised by amendment 01-1]
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BUILDINGS AND OTHER rACILITIES
An inventory of the major buildings and facilities owned by the City includes:
❑ City Hall and Community Center on NW 1 st Avenue.
❑ City Attorney's Office on NW 1st Avenue.
❑ Water/sewer warehouse on Lake Ida Road.
❑ Central Fire Station on Atlantic Avenue.
❑ Four fire substations (#2, #3, #4, #5).
❑ Environmental Services complex on SW 4th Street.
❑ Water treatment plant on SW 2nd Avenue.
❑ Chemical/Generator Storage Building on SW 2nd Avenue. [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
❑ Public Safety Building (Police) on Atlantic Avenue.
❑ City Marina.
❑ Municipal Tennis Center and Stadium (operated by management firm).
❑ Municipal Golf Course (operated by a management firm).
❑ Lakeview Golf Course (operated by a management firm).
❑ Library Site (leased to non-profit organization which owns and operates building).
❑ Old School Square Complex (operated by a non-profit organization).
❑ Cason Cottage Museum (operated by a non-profit organization).
❑ Cemetery (mausoleum portion is operated by a lessee).
❑ Parks and Historic Structures (addressed in the Open Space & Recreation
Element).
Deficiencies
There are no major deficiencies related to buildings and facilities.
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NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summarizing from the previous facility and performance analysis, the following needs
and recommendations are identified in the City's Public Facilities Element.
❑ Continue the program for reduction of 1/1 in the wastewater collection system.
❑ Continue the program for extending water and sewer mains to inhabited areas in the
City.
❑ Implement alternative water treatment to meet Stage 2 EPA Requirements. [Revised
by Amendment 01-1]
❑ Develop a street system master plan.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Objective A-1 Sources of Pollution
Policy A-1.1 Septic Systems
Policy A-1.2 Rehabilitation of Sewer System
Objective A-2 Solid Waste
Policy A-2.1 Local Drop Off for Hazardous Waste
Policy A-2.2 Solid Waste Recycling
Policy A-2.3 Waste Level of Service
GOAL AREA "B" POTABLE WATER
Objective B-1 Water Supply [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy B-1.1 WWTP Effluent Recycling
Policy B-1.2 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) [Revised by Amendment01-1]
Objective B-2 Meeting Future Demands
Policy B-2.1 Decrease in Consumption
Policy B-2.2 Level of Service [Revised by Amendment01-1]
Policy B-3.3 New Development Concurrency
Objective B-3 Groundwater Protection
Policy B-3.1 Wellfield Protection
Policy B-3.2 Minimal Reliance on Eastern Wellfield
Objective B-4 Enhancement of Water Quality (Potable)
Policy B-4.1 Reports to the City Commission [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy B-4.2 Water Main Inspection [Revised by Amendment01-1]
Policy B-4.3 Discourage Urban Sprawl
Policy B-4.4 Alternative Treatment Methods [New Policy per Amendment 01-1]
Objective B-5 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan [New objective per Amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.1 Adoption of Work Plan [New Policy per Amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.2 Coordination with SFWMD [NewPoiicyper Amendment04-2]
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Policy B-5.3 Prioritization of Improvements [New Policy per Amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.4 Schedule of Improvements [New Policy per Amendment 04-2]
GOAL AREA "C" SEWER COLLECTION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Objective C-1 Master Plans [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy C-1.1 Water System Model [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy C-1.2 Sewer System Model [Revised by amendment 01-1]
Objective C-2
System Improvements
Policy C-2.1
Remedial Work -Sewer [Revised by Amendment00-2]
Policy C-2.2
Remedial Work - Water [Revised by Amendment00-2]
Objective C-3
Availability of Facilities - Sewer
Policy C-3.1
Obligations of New Development
Policy C-3.2
Upgrading existing Facilities
Objective C-4
Availability of Facilities - Water
Policy C-4.1
Upgrading of Existing Facilities
Policy C-4.2
Obligations of New Development
Objective C-5 Revenue Allocations
Policy C-5.1 General Fund Relationship
Policy C-5.2 Annual Allocations for Upgrading of System Components
Policy C-5.3 Financing of System expansions
Policy C-5.4 Coordination with Other Improvement Projects
Objective C-6 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Policy C-6.1
Level of Service
Policy C-6.2
Participation Formula
Policy C-6.3
Sludge Disposal
Policy C-6.4
Design Capacity
GOAL AREA "D" BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Objective D-1 Public Facilities
Policy D-1.1 Repair and Maintenance
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Policy D-1.2 Facility Replacement
Policy D-1.3 Accessibility
GOAL AREA "E" STREETS AND DRAINAGE
Objective E-1 Drainage Facilities
Policy E-1.1
Project Priorities [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy E-1.2
Design Standards
Policy E-1.3
Storm Water Management Regulations
Policy E-1.4
Design Frequency Standards
Policy E-1.5
NPDES Programs and Activities
Objective E-2 Funding Mechanisms
Policy E-2.1 Stormwater Utility Fee
Policy E-2.2 Bonding
Objective E-3 Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction
Policy E-3.1 Street Resurfacing Program
Policy E-3.2 Street System Master Plan [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Policy E-3.3 Sidewalk System [Revised by Amendment01-1]
GOAL AREA "F" PUBLIC INFORMATION
Objective F-1 Public Information Resources
Objective F-2 Public Participation
Policy F-2.1 Public Hearings Required Prior to Setting Priorities
Policy F-2.2 Local Planning Agency Responsibilities
Policy F-2.3 Priority Changes restricted
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GOAL AREA "A" THE PURPOSES, PROGRAMMING, AND PROVISION OF
WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES SHALL BE DIRECTED BY THE
IDEAL OF PROVIDING A SAFE AND DECENT PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT.
Objective A-1
Specific programs to mitigate the adverse impacts of point sources of pollution, as
identified in the following policies, shall be developed and implemented by the City's
Environmental Services Department and the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Board, as appropriate.
Policy A-1.1 Existing septic tanks which are located in sewered areas throughout the
City shall be removed from use as necessary pursuant to Florida Statutes. Septic
systems deemed subject to flooding, or with chronic drainfield problems that may have
an adverse impact on the environment shall be abandoned and connection made to the
central sewer system.
Policy A-1.2 Programming of improvements to the sewer system shall place a high
priority upon the rehabilitation of portions of the original system which experience
infiltration and leakage.
Objective A-2
Programs to address the collection and disposal of solid waste, as identified in the
following policies, shall be developed and implemented.
Policy A-2.1 The City shall support the continued operation of the "transfer" station or
suitable alternative for the collection of small amounts of hazardous substances from
individuals, and public information efforts which educate the public on the identification
and proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
Policy A-2.2 Expand the solid waste recycling program, including a focus on
commercial recycling and public awareness, with the goal of reducing the 1990 waste
stream level of 87,000 tons by 50% in 2000.
Policy A-2.3 A level of service for solid waste at a generation of 7.13 pounds per
person per day is hereby established within the City of Delray Beach.
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GOAL AREA "B" POTABLE WATER SHALL BE PLANNED FOR AND PROVIDED
SO THAT IT IS AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE DEMANDS
BOTH IN TERMS OF QUANTITY AND QUALITY WHILE ALSO
MAKING WISE USE OF THIS LIMITED RESOURCE AND THE
LIMITED RESOURCE OF CAPITAL.
Objective B-1
Even though the City has projected an adequate water supply, it shall provide for
increasing draw -down and the potential of reduced capacity through salt water intrusion
and/or extended drought conditions through optimum use of existing wells,
development of new wells and development of alternative technologies and methods of
providing water. This objective shall be met in the performance of the following: (Revised
by Amendment 01-11
Policy B-1.1 The City, through the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment
Facility Board, shall continue to monitor the area of effluent reuse with the ultimate goal
of reclaiming and reusing more effluent from the wastewater treatment plant if and
when such a program becomes technically and economically feasible. Priorities for
expansion should be on golf courses in the City, and in the Coastal Planning Area.
Policy B-1.2 The City shall continue to utilize the Acquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
well to supplement water supply during conditions of drought or well field contamination
and as a method of balancing the demand on water supply wells during periods of high
and low demand. [Revised by Amendment01-1]
Objective B-2
To insure that potable water is available to meet consumption, a reduction in demand
through conservation and treatment plant enhancement shall be achieved as
addressed in the following:
Policy B-2.1 The City shall maintain its program of responsible consumption of water
and shall decrease the overall per capita consumption of water by 10% from the 1989
level of 196 gpcd through continued implementation of the following techniques and
programs: (Also see Objective A-4 of the Conservation Element).
❑ Maintaining its water rate structure which establishes an inverted block rate structure
to set higher consumption rates for increased water use in order to promote
reductions in water consumption as well as establishment of conservation
surcharges, based on South Florida Water Management District formulae, and
keyed to various levels of drought alert.
❑ Mandatory use of wells for irrigation purposes where conditions permit.
❑ Continued enforcement of water use laws.
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Q' T h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f x e r i s c a p e l a n d s c a p i n g a l t e r n a t i v e s f o r a l l n e w d e v e l o p m e n t
d u r i n g t h e r e v i e w o f s i t e a n d d e v e l o p m e n t p l a n s .
Q' C o n t i n u a t i o n o f t h e r e g u l a r p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e p r o g r a m f o r w a t e r m a i n s , p u m p s
a n d m e t e r s .
Q' C o n t i n u a t i o n o f t h e w a s t e w a t e r e f f l u e n t r e u s e p r o g r a m .
P o l i c y B - 2 . 2 T h e C i t y ' s w a t e r u t i l i t y s h a l l p e r f o r m a t t h e f o l l o w i n g l e v e l s o f s e r v i c e :
Q' A v e r a g e d e s i g n f l o w o f t h e w a t e r s y s t e m @ 1 9 5 g p c d .
Q' S t o r a g e c a p a c i t y f o r t h e w a t e r s y s t e m @ 1 5 % o f m a x i m u m f l o w p l u s f i r e r e s e r v e a t
1 . 5 m g , p l u s 2 5 % o f t h a t t o t a l . ( B a s e d o n 2 0 0 0 f i g u r e s , t h i s a m o u n t i s 6 m g ) .
[ R e v i s e d b y A m e n d m e n t 0 1 - 1 ]
Q' M i n i m u m p r e s s u r e f o r t h e w a t e r s y s t e m @ 2 0 p s i .
( N o t e : T h e a b o v e s t a n d a r d s a r e c u r r e n t l y m e t t h r o u g h o u t t h e s y s t e m ) ,
P o l i c y B - 2 . 3 I t s h a l l b e a n o b l i g a t i o n o f n e w d e v e l o p m e n t t o p r o v i d e w a t e r s y s t e m
i m p r o v e m e n t s t o a c c o m m o d a t e d e m a n d s c r e a t e d b y i t a n d t o m e e t t h e C i t y ' s m i n i m u m
d e s i g n s t a n d a r d s c o n c u r r e n t w i t h d e v e l o p m e n t .
O b i e c t i v e B - 3
T h e C i t y s h a l l p r o v i d e f o r t h e p r o t e c t i o n o f i t s p o t a b l e w a t e r r e s o u r c e s t h r o u g h
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g p o l i c i e s :
P o l i c y B - 3 . 1 P r o t e c t i o n o f e x i s t i n g w e l l f i e l d s s h a l l b e a c c o m m o d a t e d t h r o u g h t h e
c o n t i n u e d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f m o n i t o r i n g f o r s a l t w a t e r i n t r u s i o n , w a s t e w a t e r
p r e t r e a t m e n t p r o g r a m s a n d m o n i t o r i n g w e l l s a n d t h r o u g h e n h a n c e d q u a l i t y c o n t r o l
p r o g r a m s w h i c h p r o v i d e e a r l y d e t e c t i o n o f p o s s i b l e c o n t a m i n a t i o n .
P o l i c y B - 3 . 2 T h e C i t y s h a l l m a i n t a i n p r o v i s i o n s i n t h e p r o g r a m f o r r a w w a t e r s u p p l y t o
r e q u i r e o n l y m i n i m a l r e l i a n c e u p o n w e l l s w h i c h a r e s u b j e c t t o s a l t w a t e r i n t r u s i o n .
O b j e c t i v e B - 4
T h e C i t y s h a l l p r o v i d e f o r t h e e n h a n c e m e n t o f t h e q u a l i t y o f i t s w a t e r t h r o u g h
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
P o l i c y B - 4 . 1 A n n u a l c o n s u m e r c o n f i d e n c e r e p o r t s w h i c h d e s c r i b e t h e c u r r e n t c o n d i t i o n
o f p o t a b l e w a t e r , i n c l u d i n g a t a m i n i m u m , w a t e r q u a l i t y , c o n s u m p t i o n t r e n d s , a n d
t r e a t m e n t m e t h o d s , s h a l l b e d i s t r i b u t e d t o r e s i d e n t s . [ R e v i s e d b y A m e n d m e n t 0 1 - 1 ]
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Policy B-4.2 Whenever the opportunity occurs to uncover or examine an existing water
main, an inspection shall be conducted relative to the presence of asbestos cement in
the main. The results of each such inspection shall be logged and made a part of the
Operation and Maintenance Plan. [Revised by Amendment01-1]
Policy B-4.3 The City shall assist in discouraging urban sprawl within areas of County
jurisdiction by denying requests to make water service available outside its existing
Planning Area to areas which could be developed at low density with City water
facilities.
Policy B-4.4 The City shall implement alternative treatment methods based on the
results of the alternative treatment study in an effort to meet the EPA stage 2
disinfection by-product rule requirements. [New Policy per Amendment 01-1]
Obiective B-5
To ensure that there is an adequate water supply to meet existing and projected
potable water needs, the following policies shall be implemented. [New Objective per
Amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.1 The City shall adopt a 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan based
on the availability and appropriate use of regional water resources and the combined
use of alternative water supplies. The Work Plan shall be consistent with the City's
Water Use Permit renewals. [New Policy per Amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.2 The City shall consider the most current version of South Florida Water
Management District's Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan and Regional Water Plan
in developing a 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. [New Policy per amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.3 The City will use the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan to prioritize and
coordinate improvements to the City's water supply system. [New Policy per amendment 04-2]
Policy B-5.4 The City will maintain a current five-year schedule of capital improvements
to the Water Supply System. [New Policy per Amendment 04-2]
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GOAL AREA "C" SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO UNSERVED AREAS, AND
EXISTING SYSTEMS SHALL BE UPGRADED IN SUCH A
MANNER AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AN ACCELERATED IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.
Obiective C-1
The condition and inventory of the water and sewer systems shall be kept current
through regular updates of the City atlas and surveillance programs. [Revised by
Amendment 01-1]
Policy C-1.1 The water distribution system atlas shall be maintained on an on -going
basis and shall reflect current system inventory. Operational characteristics will be
maintained utilizing the Hansen Data Base Program and shall be used in the planning
of system extensions and upgrade requirements. [Revised by amendment 01-1]
Policy C-1.2 The wastewater collection and transmission system atlas shall be
maintained on an on -going basis and shall reflect current system inventory.
Operational characteristics will be monitored by radio telemetry and surveillance
programs, and shall be used in the planning of system extensions upgrade
requirements. [Revised by Amendment 01-1]
Obiective C-2
Upgrading of sewer and water facilities shall occur on an accelerated schedule.
System upgrades shall be funded through annual appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Policy C-2.1 A study has been completed determining the total program cost of
addressing remedial work needed, for wastewater lines and lift stations, to correct the
problems with inflow and infiltration. The City shall allocate annual expenditures to
complete the project over a 15 year time frame. [Revised by Amendment00-2]
Policy C-2.2 A study has been completed determining the total program cost of
addressing remedial work needed to correct deficiencies in existing water lines. The
City shall allocate annual expenditures to complete the project over a 15 year time
frame. [Revised by Amendment 00-2]
Objective C-3
Wastewater collection system capacity is available to all areas within the City's service
area. Installation of facilities shall be programmed when the need is demonstrated.
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Policy C-3.1 New development shall be responsible for extending sewer service to and
through the land to be developed. Said extensions shall meet the City's performance
standards.
Policy C-3.2 Upgrading of existing wastewater facilities shall be provided for through
annual appropriations in the capital improvement program.
Obiective C-4
Potable water distribution system capacity is available to all areas within the City's
service area. Installation of facilities shall be programmed when the need is
demonstrated.
Policy C-4.1 Upgrading of existing potable water facilities shall be provided for through
annual appropriations in the capital improvement program.
Policy C-4.2 New development shall be responsible for extending water service to and
through the land to be developed. Said extensions shall meet the City's performance
standards.
Obiective C-5
Capital raised through the water and sewer enterprise funds shall be allocated as
required by bond covenants. Allocations shall include those in the following policies.
Policy C-5.1 Transfers from enterprise funds to the general fund are made only for the
fund's proportionate share of administrative costs and an in -lieu of tax payment.
Policy C-5.2 Annual allocations shall be provided for upgrading system components
(i.e. manholes, hydrants, etc.) in the Water and Sewer Renewal and Replacement
Fund.
Policy C-5.3 Upgrading of existing systems to construction and level of service
standards and extension of new facilities to unserviced, inhabited areas shall be
financed through appropriations in the Water and Sewer New Capital Outlay Fund.
Policy C-5.4 Priorities for projects shall also consider other improvement projects (e.g.
street construction and drainage) in establishing priorities.
Obiective C-6
The City Commission in its role with the Board of the South Central Regional Waste
Water Treatment Plant shall examine ways in which increased costs associated with
capital expansion can be avoided with respect to property owners within the City.
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Policy C-6.1 The Level of Service of the waste water treatment plant is hereby
established as 12 mgd, or 160 gpcd in addition to the specific requirements of Boynton
Beach (capacity divided by effective buildout population of 75,000).
Policy C-6.2 The City Commission shall, prior to commitments by the South Central
Regional Waste Water Treatment Board for capital expansion at the wastewater
treatment plant, renegotiate the participation formula for such expansion based on
relative populations and usage at the time of the expansion.
Policy C-6.3 Through its membership on the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Board, the City shall assure that alternatives to land application of
treated wastewater sludge are assessed, at least every two years, and shall continue to
monitor the impacts of the effluent from the ocean outfall.
Policy C-6.4 Average and peak flow design capacity for the Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant shall be 21 mgd and 30 mgd respectively. Thus, capacity need shall
be monitored by the South Central Wastewater Regional Treatment Plant Board.
GOAL AREA "D" A COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR
THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE OFFICE FACILITIES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS SHALL BE CONTINUED.
Objective D-1
Provisions are to be implemented to maintain and upgrade existing public facilities to
retain the acceptable level of service for the facility and to maintain the "marketability"
of the facility and the City. This objective shall be met through the following policies.
Policy D-1.1 The City shall continue its established program for the maintenance and
repair of buildings and facilities, including such items as roof replacement and major
structural repair, in a timely manner to maintain the viability of the facility.
Policy D-1.2 The City shall continue its established program for the replacement of
irreparable or obsolete buildings, facilities, and major facility elements and the
upgrading of existing facilities to maintain their ability to deliver the established level of
service to the community.
Policy D-1.3 All new construction projects shall be in accordance with Federal
guidelines on accessibility. The City shall make modifications to existing facilities that
are easily achievable without great expense, such that the facility will be in accordance
with Federal guidelines on accessibility.
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GOAL AREA "E" PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC
CREATED BY FLOODING AND POOR STREET CONDITIONS
SHALL BE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED AND, WHERE
POSSIBLE, ELIMINATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
Objective E-1
A capital improvement program directed specifically to storm drainage and runoff
management has been adopted by the City Commission, and capital projects, as
identified in that program, shall be implemented with funding to come from the
Stormwater Utility Fee.
Policy E-1.1 Criteria for determining project priorities shall be as defined in the
Stormwater Master Plan, and based upon correcting current, localized problems.
Policy E-1.2 Minimum design standards for determining the scope of drainage projects
shall be such as to establish a level of service at least equal to the standard of retaining
the first one inch of runoff, or 2.5 inches of water storage times the percentage of
impervious area, whichever is greater, to protect water quality.
Policy E-1.3 Storm water drainage regulations which provide for the protection of
natural drainage features and ensure that development utilizes storm water
management systems which are compatible with this objective shall be retained.
Policy E-1.4 The City shall maintain through regulations the minimum design storm
return frequency for stormwater facilities capacity.
Policy E-1.5 The City shall protect and enhance surface water quality through the full
implementation of programs and activities included in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Policy E-1.6 The City shall develop and implement a stormwater mapping system and
maintenance program for storm sewers and structures.
Objective E-2
Drainage improvements and flood control measures shall be financed through the
Stormwater Utility Fee. Funded projects shall be located throughout the City as
opposed to being concentrated in a single quadrant. The fee shall be reassessed upon
completion of the program.
Obiective E-3
The street system under the City's jurisdiction shall be maintained and enhanced to
provide a uniform level of service throughout the City and provide a safe and
convenient transportation network.
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Policy E-3.1 The program of resurfacing streets shall be maintained with at least the
current funding level.
Policy E-3.2 The City shall develop a street system master plan to enable the
development of criteria to prioritize annual work programs and allow optimum funding
decisions. The master plan will be completed by FY 01/02, and will address all
components of the street system, including roadway surface, signs and markings, on -
street parking, storm sewers and swales, and street lights. A sidewalk survey was
completed in 1999 and will be used to establish sidewalk work programs. [Revised by
Amendment 01-1]
Policy E-3.3 The City shall program installation of sidewalks on an annual basis, with
the goal of completing a safe and convenient sidewalk system throughout the City by
the year 2005. (Revised by Amendment 01-11
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GOAL AREA "F" THE NEED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
THE PROCESSES USED TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE, AND
FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PUT FORWARD IN A
MANNER WHICH IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY THE PUBLIC
AND IS CONSISTENTLY AND EQUITABLY APPLIED.
Objective F-1
Public knowledge and understanding of public facilities and infrastructure planning shall
be assured through continuation of the following practices: display of system maps for
water, sewer and drainage in City Hall; ready availability of the Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan; prominent display of pamphlets addressing water conservation,
solid waste disposal, and other subjects relative to public facilities.
Objective F-2
Public awareness of the methods used to determine public improvement activities, and
public input to the process, shall be encouraged through the continued implementation
of the following:
Policy F-2.1 Public input through testimony received at public hearings, advertised and
held before the Local Planning Agency, shall be solicited annually during winter months
in order to identify geographic areas which are most in need of improvements.
Policy F-2.2 Criteria, as identified in the Capital Improvement Element, shall be
followed in the establishment of priorities for construction of public facilities. On an
annual basis, the Local Planning Agency shall forward to the City Commission a listing
of new or revised priorities with written findings as to the relationship of projects to
those criteria.
Policy F-2.3 Once established, program priorities shall not be altered except as
allowed in the policies established for implementation of capital improvement
programming.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
10-YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN
APRIL 2008
BROWN AND CADWELL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LISTOF FIGURES...................................................................................................................................... 7
LISTOF TABLES........................................................................................................................................
7
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................1
2. WATER SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES..........................................................................................
2
2.1 City of Boynton Beach Potable Service Area Boundary..........................................................
2
2.1.1 Areas Served Outside of Local Jurisdiction....................................................................
2
2.2 City of Boynton Beach Reuse Service Area Boundary.............................................................
2
2.3 City of Boynton Beach Self Supplied Systems..........................................................................
2
3. WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES.............................................................................................................6
3.1 Existing Water Supply Facilities.................................................................................................
6
3.1.1 Surficial Wells.....................................................................................................................
6
3.1.2 Aquifer Storage and Recovery.........................................................................................
7
3.1.3 Reuse....................................................................................................................................8
3.1.4 Bulk User Agreement........................................................................................................
9
3.1.5 Other User Agreements.....................................................................................................
9
3.2 Water Treatment and Storage Facilities...................................................................................10
3.2.1 East Water Treatment Plant............................................................................................10
3.2.2 West Water Treatment Plant..........................................................................................10
3.2.3 Water Storage Facilities...................................................................................................10
3.3 Water Distribution Facilities......................................................................................................13
3.4 Summary......................................................................................................................................15
4. POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS............................................................16
4.1 Historical Population..................................................................................................................16
4.2 Population Projections for City of Boynton Beach Service Area..........................................16
4.3 Historical Water Use...................................................................................................................17
4.4 Water Demand Projections........................................................................................................18
4.5 Water Conservation....................................................................................................................
21
5. WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS.............................................................................................................
22
5.1 Water Supply Projects................................................................................................................
22
5.1.1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well 2 (2009 / 3 MGD Alternative Supply)
23
5.1.2 Expansion of Reuse Water Systems Project (2010 / 0.5 MGD demand offset) .......
23
5.1.3 Wellfield Interconnection Project (2012 / 7.3 MGD - Wet Season) ..........................
24
5.1.4 Construction of up to 5 New Floridan Aquifer Supply Wells Project (2012 -
Combined with Project 5.1.5).........................................................................................
25
5.1.5 Retrofit West Water Treatment Plant to Treat Brackish Water from the Upper
Floridan Aquifer (2012 / 5 MGD)..................................................................................25
5.2 Water Supply - Demand Analysis............................................................................................
26
5.3 Conclusion................................................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIXA......................................................................................................................................... AA
Water Supply Project Schedules..................................................................................................... AA
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1. Water System Service Area
Figure 2-2. Existing and Proposed Reuse Water Corridor
Figure 3-1. Distribution System and Interconnections
Figure 5-1. Projected Water Supply and Demand, Wet Season
Figure 5-2. Projected Water Supply and Demand, Dry Season
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1. East Wellfield Wells
Table 3-2. West Wellfield Wells
Table 3-3. Current Reclaimed Water Users
Table 3-4. Phase I Reclaimed Water Users
Table 3-5. Distribution System Interconnections
Table 3-6. 2008 - Average Day Potable Water Production Capabilities
Table 4-1. Historical Population for City of Boynton Beach
Table 4-2. Population Projections for City of Boynton Beach Service Area
Table 4-3. Projected Service Area Population Growth
Table 4-4. City of Boynton Beach Past Water Use (2000-2007)
Table 4-5. Water Demand Projections for City of Boynton Beach Service Area
Table 4-6. Projected Water Demand by Municipality Served
Table 5-1. Summary of Expansion of Reuse Water System Project
Table 5-2. Summary of Wellfield Interconnection Project
Table 5-3. Summary of Construction of up to 5 New Floridan Aquifer Supply Wells Project
Table 5-4. Summary of West Water Treatment Plant Re -Design and Modification to Treat
Brackish Water Project
Table 5-5. Water Supply vs. Water Demand, Average Day - Dry Period
Table 5-6. Water Supply vs. Water Demand, Average Day - Wet Period
Table 5-7. Potable Water Supply -Demand Analysis
1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Boynton Beach (City) provides potable water to its residents and to an extended
service area of customers in a dedicated water service area. The City's Utilities Department is
charged with producing, treating and distributing drinking water within this service area. The
service area consists of the City of Boynton Beach, portions of unincorporated Palm Beach
County, the Village of Hypoluxo, and the Towns of Ocean Ridge and Briny Breezes. The total
population served by the Utilities Department is approximately 100,000 customers.
.1 Purpose. and ObJectives
The purpose of this Water Supply Facilities Work Plan is to summarize the City's water supply
systems and to provide a plan for implementing improvements to meet future potable water
demand. These improvements may include the implementation of projects utilizing traditional
(surficial aquifer system) and alternative water sources, bulk sales and conservation to meet the
existing and future water demands. All or portions of this document will be included in the
City's Comprehensive Plan to ensure internal consistency and document the City's water
planning process.
This Water Supply Facilities Work Plan was prepared in cooperation with the City of Boynton
Beach Planning and Zoning Department and those of Palm Beach County, the Village of
Hypoluxo and the Towns of Ocean Ridge and Briny Breezes. Population data and future land
use was coordinated to ensure that future water demand will be met with the projects identified
in this report.
This Water Supply Facilities Plan includes the following sections:
• Section 2 - Water Service Area Boundaries - this section summarizes and illustrates the
service area served by the City of Boynton Beach and the locations of self served systems
within the service area boundary.
• Section 3 - Existing Water Supply Facilities - this section itemizes the components of
the water supply facilities for the City including water production, treatment, storage
and distribution. This section documents the quantity of water that the City can
produce and the limitations based on the existing facilities and permits. In addition to
potable water supplies, this section also addresses re -use water and water from other
sources.
• Section 4 - Population and Water Demand Projections - this section presents the
population projections for the City, summarizes the conservation and reuse programs,
discusses projected per capita usage and projects future water demand. An analysis is
also performed to compare water supply and demand to identify potential deficiencies.
• Section 5 - Proposed Water Supply Projects - this section summarizes proposed water
supply projects that the City plans to implement to address deficiencies in water supply.
This section addresses project descriptions, schedules, budgets and funding sources.
This Work Plan will be revised within 18 months after the SFWMD approves updates to the
LEC Regional Water Supply Plan. This current modification addresses updates to the plan
that was adopted on February 15, 2007.
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2 WATER SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES
This section presents a description of the City of Boynton Beach's potable water and reuse
service area boundaries.
2.1 City of Boynton Beach Potable Service Area Boundary
The City's potable water service area is shown in Figure 2-1. The potable water service area is
approximately 16,066 acres of which roughly 10,160 acres are within the municipality of
Boynton Beach. The approximate boundaries of the City of Boynton Beach are Hypoluxo Road
to the north, the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) L-30 Canal to the south, the LWDD E-3
Canal to the West and the Intra Costal Water Way to the east. The approximate population
served within the City of Boynton Beach is 67,885.
2.1.1 Areas Served Outside of Local Jurisdiction
The City's water utility also serves portions of unincorporated Palm Beach County, as well as
the Town of Briny Breezes, the Town of Ocean Ridge, and parts of the Village of Hypoluxo. The
potable water service area extends roughly form Hypoluxo Road south to the City of Delray
Beach from the Atlantic Ocean west to the E-3 Canal west of Military Trail. Roughly one-third
of the City's service area (5,906 acres) and one third of the population (33,598) lie outside the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Boynton Beach.
21.2 (Jtt1 of Boynton Beach 1Zetise Service Area boundary
The City of Boynton Beach distributes a portion of the re -use water produced by the South -
Central Water Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF) to customers within its water service area. The
SCRWRF is jointly owned and operated by the Cities of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. The
reuse water is also jointly shared between the two municipalities. Currently, reuse water is
conveyed into Boynton Beach along a single corridor along Congress Avenue. This line serves a
number of public and private facilities (discussed in Section 3) and terminates at Woolbright
Road (just west of Congress Avenue). It is anticipated that the "reuse service area" will be
expanded in the near future. Plans to extend the reuse line along Golf Road, Seacreast Avenue,
Woolbright Road and Federal Highway (to Boynton Beach Boulevard) are currently being
implemented. Figure 2-2 illustrates the existing and proposed expansions to the reuse
distribution system. Existing and future end users, along with anticipated average volume of
reuse water consumed is discussed in Section 3.1.3.
2.13 City of Boynton Beach Self Supplied Systems
The City of Boynton Beach has identified two communities within the prescribed Water Service
Area that are self supplied. These communities include the following:
• Royal Manor Estates Trailer Park - this is a small private water supply system serving
approximately 700 people. Per capita usage is projected to be 85 gallons per day. Royal
Manor Estates operates under Consumptive Use Permit #50-03348-W which was issued
by SFWMD on October 5th 1994.
Colonial Estates Trailer Park - this is a small private water supply system serving
approximately 635 people. Per capita usage is projected to be 46 gallons per day.
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Colonial Estates Trailer Park operates under Consumptive Use Permit # 88-00083-W
which was issued by SFWMD on March 17th 1988.
Figure 2-1 illustrates the locations of Royal Manor Estates and Colonial Estates. No other self
supplied systems are known to operate within Boynton Beaches' Water Service Area.
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3 WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
�).l Existing Water Supply Facilities
The City of Boynton Beach provides potable water for the residents of its service area from
conventional and alternative water sources. The City operates two Surficial aquifer well fields,
two water treatment plants, two Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells, five storage
facilities, a reclaimed water distribution system and over 315 miles of potable water distribution
mains. Although the entire water system is interconnected through the distribution system,
raw water can not be shared between the City's wellfields or water treatment plants. A
complete system integration (including direct communication and transfer of raw water
between the East and West Water Treatment Plants and Wellfields) is proposed as part of this
plan.
This section discusses the current permitted capacity of the production, treatment and
distribution systems.
3.1.] Surficial Wells
The City of Boynton Beach water supply system is comprised of two major wellfields, the East
Wellfield and the West Wellfield. The East Wellfield contains a total of twenty wells, nineteen
of which are operational. Table 3-1 provides the well construction and operational details. The
West Wellfield contains a total of eleven wells, which are all operational. Table 3-2 provides
construction and operational details. The existing water supplies serving these two wellfields
originate from the Surficial Aquifer System which occurs just below land surface and extends to
a depth of approximately 250 feet.
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Well Number Status Well Diameter Total Well Depth
(inches) (feet)
Design Pump Capacity
(GPM)
1E
Operational
8
54
115
2E
Operational
8
60
87
3E
Abandoned
8
62
850
6E
Operational
12
76
550
7E
Operational
12
74
500
8E
Operational
12
70
500
9E
Operational
12
103
700
10E
Operational
16
104
1000
11E
Operational
16
104
1100
12E
Operational
16
125
1100
13E
Operational
16
75
1100
14E
Operational
16
273
1100
15E
Operational
12
233
700
16E
Operational
12
233
700
17E
Operational
12
201
500
M
18E Operational 12 200 500
19E Operational 12 205 500
20E Operational 12 203 500
21E Operational 12 203 500
22E Operational 12 203 500
Well Number
Status
Well Diameter
(inches)
Total Well Depth Design Pump Capacity
(feet) (GPM)
1W
Operational
16
163
1500
4W
Operational
16
159
1500
5W
Operational
16
150
1500
6W
Operational
16
161
1500
7W
Operational
16
161
1500
8W
Operational
16
151
1500
9W
Operational
16
167
1500
low
Operational
16
160
1500
11W
Operational
16
153
1500
12W
Operational
16
163
1500
13W
Operational
30
235
1500
Water consumption within the City is governed by Consumptive Use Permit 50-00499-W. The
permit was issued by the South Florida Water Management District in August 15, 2003 and will
expire on August 14, 2010. Although the City has operational capacity to pump over 27,000
gallons per minute, production is limited by a number of "Limiting Conditions" contained in
the CUP.
Specific limitations include the following:
• Annual Allocation shall not exceed 7844 MG (21.5 MGD)
• Monthly allocation shall not exceed 741.1 MG (24.7 MGD)
• Monthly allocation from the East Well Field shall not exceed 240 MG (8 MGD)
• Upon completion of the proposed RO treatment facility (on or before July 1, 2008) the
City shall limit the dry season withdrawal from the Biscayne Aquifer wells (January
through May) to 2325 MG (less than 465 MG/month). During the wet season (June
through December) withdrawal may be increased to 5522 MG (less than 771
MG/month)
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3.1.2 Aquifer Storage aiid Recovery
The City's East Plant is the site of an existing operational Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
well. The existing well is approximately 835 feet deep and is used to store excess treated
potable water. During the wet season excess water from the Surficial Aquifer is treated and
stored in the ASR well. During the dry season, water is pumped from the ASR to supplement
water from the Surficial aquifer. Typically, the existing ASR well will store up to 150 million
gallons (MG). When the well has been recharged, the City uses the well on a daily basis (at a
recovery rate of up to 2 mgd) to supplement Surficial aquifer supplies. A second ASR well has
also been constructed at the City's East Water Treatment Plant. The well was completed in
2006. The City submitted a permit application to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection in September 2007. It is anticipated that the well will not begin a recharge cycle until
at least June 2008 with potential recovery during early 2009. ASR-2 was constructed to operate
at 4 mgd bringing the total ASR capacity to 6 mgd. It has not been confirmed whether the well
will operate at this level. Additionally, with increased regulation on the Surficial aquifer, the
City may need to transport water from the Western Wellfield to recharge the well.
3.1.3 Iit t.�se
The City of Boynton Beach is served by the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Board (SCRWTDB), which was founded in 1974. The facility is operated under an
interlocal agreement between the Cities of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach to treat and dispose
of sanitary wastewater. The South Central Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility
(SCRWRF) currently has a treatment capacity of 24 MGD and provides secondary treatment
with flow equalization through an ocean outfall between the two cities. The SCRWRF also
provides tertiary treatment of up to 10 MGD of flow for reclaimed water use for irrigation. The
reuse water is used on -site and in the two cities for irrigation of golf courses and green spaces.
The plant is currently undergoing an expansion to increase its reclaimed treatment and
pumping capacity to 16 MGD.
User
Average Daily Flow (GPD)
1
Country Club of Florida
900,000
2
Quail Ridge Home Owners' Assoc.
2,090,000
3
Quail Ridge Country Club
1,600,000
4
Pine Tree
800,000
5
Delray Dunes
800,000
6
Hunters Run Country Club
500,000
Total
6,690,000
Six end users adjacent to or within the City's Water Service Area are currently accepting
approximately 6.7 MGD of reclaimed water. Reuse is not currently mandated in the City's CUP
and most of the water is not a direct off -set of potable water usage. Each of the six users had
water use permits to provide irrigation water for their respective golf courses. Although this
water does not reduce potable demand, it has reduced demand on the regional system
withdrawals by 6.7 MGD. Table 3-3 contains a list of users currently receiving reuse water
along with average daily usage.
A corridor analysis has recently been completed and a design is being prepared to extend the
reuse distribution force main within Boynton Beach. The goal of this program will to offset
potable water usage and to dispose of the water in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is
anticipated that Phase I expansion of the Reclaimed water system will come on line by 2010.
This will reduce potable water demand (currently being used for irrigation) by approximately
0.5 MGD. Table 3-4 summarizes the end users that will be incorporated into the Phase I
expansion of the reclaimed water system. It is estimated that 50% of the reuse water will offset
demand on the potable water system.
Phase 1 User
Average Daily Flow (GPD)
1
Bethesda Services
17,900
2
Caloosa Park
124,530
3
South Technical Education Center
154,207
4
Congress Avenue Park
41,000
5
Crosspointe Elementary School
107,000
6
Highpoint Residential
182,000
7
Boynton Beach East Water Treatment Plant
4,000
8
Boynton Beach Cemetery
70,000
9
Little League Park
49,000
10
Forest Park Elementary
47,000
11
Snug Harbour
34,000
12
Sterling Village
77,000
13
Pence Park
15,000
14
Boynton Beach Civic Center / Administrative Campus
43,000
Total Average Daily Flow
965,637
3.1.4 Bulk user Agreement
The City entered into agreement with Palm Beach County on December 21, 2004, for the
purchase and sale of bulk potable water. On October 2nd 2007 the Board of County
Commissioners approved the First Amendment to the Interlocal agreement between Palm
Beach County and the City for the purchase and sale of bulk potable water. Copies of the above
agreement and amendment are enclosed in Appendix A. The agreement includes the purchase
of 1 MGD of firm capacity from Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department and provides
the City with the flexibility to purchase an additional 4 MGD as needed. The duration on the
optional 4 MGD will extend through 2012. Water purchased from Palm Beach County will be
integrated into the City's distribution system to supplement available water for the entire
service area.
3."1.5 Other LTser Areenlents
The City of Boynton Beach has identified one additional geographic area within the City's
Water Service Area that receives water from sources other than the City. Whispering Pines
Trailer Park is located on Gateway Boulevard between Lawrence Road and Military Trail. The
community has a population of approximately 300 people and has water provided through an
agreement with the Town of Lake Clark Shores. The Town of Lake Clark Shores provides water
to Whispering Pines through a bulk user agreement with the City of Lake Worth's water
system. The Town of Lake Clark Shores was contacted during the development of this Water
Supply Plan and is aware of their commitment to supply water to Whispering Pines Trailer
Park. In addition, the Town is in the process of preparing a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
and will indicate that they have sufficient water to meet Town demand (including Whispering
Pines Trailer Park C) through 2018.
3.2 Water. Treatment and Story ;e Facilities
The City of Boynton Beach supplies water from two water treatment facilities including the East
and West Water Treatment Plants. Although the system is interconnected by the finished water
distribution system, there is not direct linkage between the City's water treatment plants or
between the two wellfields. In order to maintain sustainable operation, both plants must be
operational.
3.2.1 East Water Treatment Plant
The City's East Water Treatment plant is located at 124 East Woolbright Road and uses
conventional lime softening to treat water from the East Wellfield. The location of the East
Water Treatment Plant is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The plant was originally constructed in 1963
and expanded in 1978. The Plant is currently rated by the Palm Beach County Health Unit
(PBCHU) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at 19.2 MGD. Plant output,
however, is limited by the amount of raw water available from the existing Surficial wellfield
supply. The PBCHU currently considers that extraction from the Surficial wellfield is limited to
a maximum of 12 MGD based on the capacity of existing equipment. The South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD), however, limits the amount of water available to this plant
from the existing Surficial well field to 240 MG per month (8 MGD). The East Plant also has an
ASR well that can provide an additional 2 MGD of capacity. During periods of exceptional
water demand, the East Water Treatment Plant can produce nearly one million gallons per hour
through a combination of Surficial aquifer wells, ASR and storage. A second ASR well (ASR-2)
is planned to come on line in 2009. This well is discussed later in the report.
3.2.2 West Water Treatment Plant
The City's West Water Treatment Plant is located west of the City on Boynton Beach Boulevard
just east of the Lake Worth Water Management District's E-4 Canal. The location of the West
Water Treatment Plant is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The plant was built in 1993 and utilizes nano
filtration or membrane softening to treat water from the Surficial (Biscayne) aquifer water. The
membrane softening process reduces hardness and total organic carbon content. The plant was
recently re -rated to a capacity of 10.4 MGD and with a treatment efficiency of 85-percent. In
addition to the permeate, the West Water Treatment Plant is permitted to blend up to 1.7 MGD
(up to 20%) of filtered water from the Surficial aquifer with the membrane plant
throughput. The combined output (up to 10.4 MGD of finished water) results from
approximately 11.9 MGD of raw water.
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3.2." 1'Vater Storage Facilities
The City has a variety of water storage facilities to meet the needs of the community. At the
East Water Plant there is a clearwell beneath the filter building. The clear -well is approximately
10-feet deep and stores up to 1.2 MG of finished water prior to distribution. In addition, there is
also a 1.5 MG elevated concrete water storage tank at the East Water Treatment Plant. The
elevated tank is approximately 165 feet tall and helps maintain system pressure.
The City has three concrete ground storage tanks with a combined capacity of 7 MG. The tanks
include the following:
3 MG tank located at the West Water Treatment Plant - The tanks is used for blending
water purchased from Palm Beach County Utilities. This storage tank also helps achieve
the chlorine contact time required fro proper disinfection of the water treated at this
location.
3 MG tank located on Minor Road between Congress Avenue and Lawrence Road - This
tank is used to balance water production and peak demand.
1 MG tank located west of Congress Avenue on Woolbright Road - This tank is used to
balance water production and peak demand.
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Figure 3-1 illustrates the locations of the two water treatment plants and the two remote ground
storage tanks. It is anticipated that an additional 1.5 MG of storage will be added to the system
by 2010 to meet FDEP peak hour storage requirements. The new storage and pumping facility
will most probably be located in the north-east quadrant of the City.
33 Water Distribution Facilities
The water distribution system has over 315 miles of water mains (see Figure 3-1). The largest
main is 42-inches in diameter and serves as the discharge of the West Water Treatment Plant.
This main divides into two 30-inch lines which support the western grid and eventually the
entire network. The East Plant has 30-inch and 24-inch mains leaving the site. On the east side
of the City, the largest mains run north and south and are on or near First Street and also
Seacrest Boulevard. These mains are 23-inch and 20-inch at Woolbright Road, and other major
arteries that constitute the backbone of the water pipe network.
The existing water mains are constructed of a variety of materials and are up to 50 years old.
Most new mains are ductile iron, but some C-900 PVC has been used east of U.S. 1 on a limited
basis in areas that may be subject to aggressive and salty soil conditions. There are also small
sections of HDPE pipe. One section of HDPE pipe is owned by the Town of Ocean Ridge and
functions as the northern intracoastal connection from Boynton Beach to Ocean Ridge. The pipe
system in the Town of Ocean Ridge is owned by the Town, but the City provides the water,
owns and reads the meters, and provides some reimbursable maintenance and water quality
services for the Town system. There is also HDPE pipe on the south end of Seacrest Boulevard
where the City utilized a directional driller to install pipes to reduce the disruption of traffic on
this busy thoroughfare.
The City currently has emergency interconnect agreements with Palm Beach County, the City of
Delray Beach, the Town of Gulfstream, the Village of Golf, and the Town of Lantana.
Description Location Reference # in Figure 3-1
Size of Pipe
Palm Beach Interconnect
5469 West Boynton Beach
1
12" pipe w / 8" meter
1
Boulevard
Palm Beach Interconnect
Flavor Pict Road west of
2
12" pipe w / 8" meter
2
Military Trail
Lantana Interconnect 1
Hypoluxo and Seacrest
3
6" meter
Lantana Interconnect 2
Hypoluxo/San Castle
4
6" meter
City of Delray Beach
South Swinton Avenue
5
6" meter
City of Delray Beach
South Lake Drive -Lake Ida
6
6" meter
Town of Gulfstream (one
Al A -Little Club
7
6" meter
way feed only)
Village of Golf
Military Trail and Woolbright
8
8" meter
Road
The agreement with Palm Beach County Utilities is a five year agreement to provide between
two to five MGD to the City as supplemental supply. This supply is mixed with City water at
the West Water Plant and re -pumped into the City system. There is a second interconnection
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with the County at Flavor Pict Road if additional water is required. These interconnections
allow the City to supply or receive water from the County in the event of an emergency on their
system.
The other named interconnects are for emergency or maintenance needs only and the pipes are
valved and normally closed. They are opened only at the direction of Directors from both
entities and/or their designees. The interconnections are metered to measure and invoice the
flow of water.
The location of these interconnects are listed in Table 3-5 and shown in Figure 3-1.
�LIT�lI�1t1C`ti%
The City of Boynton Beach produces water from a number of different sources. This summary
presents existing potable water available from the various sources under the existing regulatory
environment. Table 3-6 summarizes the existing capacity of the City to produce water under
both the wet and dry seasons. This data is revisited in Section 5 to discuss the adequacy of
supply to meet projected demands.
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Table 3-6: Current Averacre Day Potable Water Production Capabilities
Wellfield Installed Capacity Wet Season (June - December) Dry Season (January - May)
(MGD)
East Wellfield
17.6
17.6
West Wellfield
23.7
23.7
Combined
41.3
41.3
Regulated Wellfield Capacity
(MGD)
East Wellfield [a]
8.0
8.0
West Wellfield
17.7
7.5
Combined [b]
25.7
15.5
Treatment Plant Capacity (MGD)
[c]
East WTP
8.0
8.0
West WTP [d]
10.4
6.6
Combined
18.4
14.6
Aquifer Storage and Recover
(ASR)
ASR-1 (MGD) [e]
-2.0
2.0
ASR-2 (MGD) [f]
-3.0
3.0
Bulk Water Purchases from PBC
(MGD) [g]
5.0
5.0
Potable Water Available (MGD)
18.4
14.6
Notes:
[a] - East Wellfield withdrawal limited to 8.0 MGD
[b] - Combined Surficial aquifer withdrawal limited to 15.5 MGD (dry season) / 25.7 MGD (wet season)
[c] - Plant capacity represents the lesser of treatment plant capacity or regulated wellfield capacity
[d] - Represents 85 % membrane efficiency plus 20 % of unfiltered water
[e] - ASR well requires recharge during wet season resulting in a negative water availability
[f] - ASR-2 is proposed to come on line in 2009.
[g] - Bulk Purchase from Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department - 5 MGD through 2012
MGD - million gallons per day
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4 POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS
This section provides historical and projected population projections from the year 2000
through 2025 for the City of Boynton Beach service area. Population projections for the City
and the City's water service area come from two sources: Palm Beach County Planning Division
and the Metropolitan Center of the Florida International University. The Palm Beach County
arrives at the municipal projection figures by disaggregating county -level forecasts produced by
the Bureau of Economic and Business Analysis of the University of Florida.
4.1 Historical Population
Historical populations for the City of Boynton Beach are shown in Table 4-1 in one year
increments from the vear 2000 through 2007.
2000
1 2001 1
2002 1
2003 1
2004
2005
1 2006
1 2007
Population 2000-2007
60,389
61,816
62,847
64,593
65,208
65,601
67,071
66,872
Annual Increase
2.4%
1.7%
2.8%
1.0%
0.6%
2.2%
-0.3%
Notes:
[a] - Source of City's population figures 2000-2007: U.S. Census 2000 and estimates by University of Florida's Bureau
of Economic and Business Analysis.
[b] - Average annual population increase during 2000-2007 period: 1.47%
In 2007 Boynton Beach population fell by 0.3%. As other municipalities in the Palm Beach
County either lost population or experienced flat growth, and the Palm Beach County School
District student enrollment fell for the second straight year, the small population loss by the
City appears to be a part of a general trend.
=1.2 Population Projections for City of Boynton Beach Service Area
Projected populations for the City of Boynton Beach and the municipalities that make up the
service area are shown in Table 4-2 in one year increments from the year 2008 through 2025.
Given the prolonged downturn in residential markets and the overall economic climate, the
population growth over the next 5 years is likely to be weaker than previously thought, and the
population projections for this period have to be adjusted slightly downward from the
Metropolitan Center of FIU projections. Since the 2000 Census, the City grew on average about
1.5% per year. Staff used this annual increase to produce a short-term, 5-year adjustment to the
population projections.
The adjusted 5-year population projections are used for the level -of -service standards
calculations for public facilities and services provided within city's boundaries. For water and
sanitary sewer facility planning within the entire service area, the City has used estimates
slightly lower than those developed by the Metropolitan Center housing unit -based projections
(which, in case of the total service area, constitute a low scenario). This lower projection was
developed to reflect the recent changes in the economy and in the construction industries. These
projected populations, although lower than those estimated by Palm Beach County have been
approved by DCA for water planning purposes.
'i[c2
Year
Projected
Population
interpolated Population
2005
2005
98,998
2006
100,317
2007
101,637
2008
100,485
2009
101,409
2010
2010
102,332
2011
103,625
2012
104,918
2013
106,210
2014
107,503
2015
2015
1 108,796
2016
111,300
2017
113,804
2018
116,307
2019
118,811
2020
2020
121,315
2021
123,924
2022
126,532
2023
129,141
2024
131,749
2025
2025
134,358
Note: Population estimates based on modified FIU Metropolitan Center Low Projections (2006)
Table:4-3: Projected
Service Area Population
2008 2010 2015 2018 2020
Boynton Beach
(adjusted for slowdown - 1.5% growth until 2015
and 2% thereafter)
67,855
69,865
75,153
79,753
82,975
Unincorporated Palm Beach County(per
County TAZ data or utilities)
30,049
29,807
30,735
33,536
35,261
Village of Hypoluxo (per County TAZ data for
utilities)
432
495
557
666
727
Town of Ocean Ridge (per county TAZ data for
utilities)
1,713
1,733
1,918
1,918
1,918
Town of Briny Breezes (per county TAZ data for
utilities)
436
432
433
434
434
Total Population Based Upon Jurisdictional
Population Figures
1 100,485
1 102,332
1 108,796
1 116,307
1 121,315
Metropolitan Center (FIU) - Low Scenario
Projection
(approved by DCA for water planning in CIE)
(NOI February 2008)
102,941
112,384
122,923
Five-year population projections presented in Table 4-2, have been presented and approved by
the DCA.
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Table 4-3 further subdivides service area growth by municipality. Within the service area most
of the growth is anticipated within Boynton Beach and unincorporated Palm Beach County.
The Villages of Ocean Ridge and Briny Breezes are virtually built out and have no opportunities
for population growth without significant zoning changes. Table 4-3 summarizes population
growth by individual municipality served by Boynton Beach's water utility. Total population
numbers, although not identical to those projected by Metropolitan Center at FIU are consistent
for planning purposes. These population projections were reviewed with the planning
departments from their respective municipalities.
43 1 listorical Water Use
Historic water use figures reflect water provided by the City of Boynton Beach Water Utilities.
These water use figures provide the basis for forecasting future water demands for the City's
service area. Table 4-4 shows the City's historical raw and finished water use and population
served from the year 2000 through 2007.
Year
Population Served
Per Capita Demand
(GPCPD)
Finished Water
Demand (MGD)
2000
91,959
145
13.3
2001
93,367
145
13.5
2002
94,775
145
13.7
2003
96,182
145
13.9
2004
97,590
145
14.2
2005
98,998
159
15.7
2006
100,317
159
16.0
2007
101,637
159
16.2
Note: Per capita demand (GPCPD) is defined by average daily demand by the permanent
population. The City's Level of Service is defined by Policy 3C.1.1 as the maximum day
demand flow provided to the peak population.
4.4 'Alater Demand Projections
Water demand projections were calculated based on the City's population projections
multiplied by its projected per capita demands. Table 4-5 provides the projected finished water
use for the year 2008 through 2025.
Year
Projected
Population
Interpolated
Population
Per Capita Demand
(GPCPD)
Average Daily
Water Demand
(MGD)
2008
100,485
159.3
16.0
2009
101,409
159.0
16.1
2010
2010
102,332
158.8
16.3
2011
103,625
158.5
16.4
2012
104,918
158.3
16.6
2013
106,210
158.0
16.8
2014
107,503
157.8
17.0
2015
2015
108,796
157.5
17.1
2016
111,300
157.3
17.5
2017
113,804
157.0
17.9
2018
116,307
156.8
18.2
2019
118,811
156.5
18.6
2020
2020
121,315
156.3
19.0
2021
123,924
156.0
19.3
2022
126,532
155.8
19.7
2023
129,141
155.5
20.1
2024
131,749
155.3
20.5
2025
2025
134,358
1
1 155.0
20.8
Note: Per capita demand (GPCPD) is defined by average daily demand of the permanent population. The City's Level of Service is defined by
Policy 3C.1.1 as the maximum day demand flow provided to the peak population.
The City has a single per capita average day demand (PCADD) in aggregate of 160 gallons per
capita per day. This value combines industrial, commercial and residential usage because water
usage can not be separated by sector classification by the City's billing system. Overall, it is
anticipated that all future growth will match the current use distribution (residential versus
non-residential). The current per capita average day demand represents finished water and
combines system losses, production in efficiency, and the variations of water use by the
different geographic areas. Table 4-6 projects the overall system per capita average day demand
onto the component municipalities to project future water demand. Although it is not possible
to isolate individual water demand, it is anticipated that the City, unincorporated Palm Beach
County and the Town of Ocean Ridge will continue to use a similar, higher per capita usage
while the Village of Hypoluxo and the Town of Briny Breezes will have a lower per capita usage
because of the distribution of small homes, small lots and the percentages of multi -family
dwellings.
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4.3 Water Co�nservatioi7
The City is implementing several conservation programs to actively and passively reduce per
capita water demand. The City Commission passed ordinances restricting irrigation,
mandating low flow fixtures and identifying and repairing internal waste and losses. The
following actions have been implemented in an attempt to reduce per capita usage from over
160 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) to 155 gpcd:
A. Permanent Irrigation Ordinance - Palm Beach County Ordinance 93-3 applies within the
City's service area. It is enforced by the County and the City of Boynton Beach.
B. Xeriscape (Waterwise) Program - The City has significantly reduced the planting of
annuals at city facilities and landscape medians by increasing the use of permanent native
vegetation. The City's Landscape Code requires that 50% of all new landscaping consist
of native / Xeriscape / Waterwise plant species.
C. Ultra -low Volume Plumbing Fixture Ordinance - The city has adopted Ordinances No.
092-41 and 092-42, requiring new and replacement toilets, showerheads, and other
fixtures to be low flow. These ordinances adopt the Standard Building Codes, and
Uniform countywide Amendments.
D. Water Conservation Rate Structure - In 1990, the City Commission adopted an eight tier
conservation -based rate ordinance, whereby the more water used, the higher the rate per
thousand gallons, as a means of reducing demands. In 2002 the Commission amended
this ordinance to adjust the conservation based rate structure. Under these amendments,
the rate of the highest tier increased by 17%.
E. Leak Detection Program - As a result of the implementation of replacing customer meters
and old two-inch galvanized distribution lines, the City's unaccounted-for water is
currently approximately 12%. The City is scheduled to spend an additional 5.2 million
dollars over the next three years to replace most of its remaining galvanized piping.
Therefore, a formal leak detection program is not required. However, the City will
continue to put forth an effort in keeping the unaccounted-for water losses to a minimum.
F. Rain Sensor Device - The City enforces Section 373.62, Florida Statutes, requiring rain
sensor devices on all new automatic irrigation systems.
G. Water Conservation Education Program - The Utility Department has promoted water
conservation by providing tours at both water plants to school groups, youth
organizations, homeowner associations, and other interested parties, with water
conservation being an integral part of the tour, distributing flow restrictors, toilet dams,
dye kits, and "Save Water" bumper stickers, displaying conservation signs, and making
presentations to various civic groups.
H. Wastewater treatment is provided for the City by the South County Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The City of Boynton Beach as co-owner of the South Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment Facility has co -funded the existing 10 MGD reclaimed water
facilities that serves irrigation systems at the Village of Golf, Pine Tree Golf Club, Quail
Ridge, Delray Dunes and Hunters Run. Additionally, the City is co-founding expansion
of the reclaimed water treatment facility to match the full 24 MGD of treatment plant
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capacity. The City will work to encourage the more effective use of reclaimed water by
existing users, and will be expanding its reclaimed water distribution system to new users
in 2008 and 2009.
The per capita average -day water usage within the City has fallen to a current level of
approximately 160 gallons per person per day (gpd). By continuing to implement the re -use
guidelines previously summarized and by increasing public awareness, it is anticipated that the
City will further reduce per capita average -day usage to 155 gpd by 2026. The City's Level of
Service standard for potable water is defined as 200 gallons maximum daily flow per capita of
peak population; conservation measures will reduce this LOS to 175 gallons by 2013.
The City has assigned the responsibility of implementing the Conservation Plan to the
Conservation Officer. This role is executed by the existing Water Quality Supervisor. The
conservation plan is reviewed, assessed, and improved regularly. Each facet of this plan is
implemented and reviewed as part of the City's continuous improvement program.
5 WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
5.1 Water lupphr Projects
This section details the water supply projects that will be implemented in order to meet the City
of Boynton Beach water demands through 2025. The City will be actively engaged in
diversifying it sources of water supply over the next planning period. At present, the City is
totally dependent upon the Surficial aquifer as a supply, but also has one Aquifer Storage and
Recovery (ASR) well in operation. The overall goal of the City's plan is to significantly reduce
dependence on the Surficial aquifer during the dry season of the year, while maximizing
availability of Surficial aquifer water during the wet season. Anticipating additional restrictions
on the Surficial aquifer, the City has developed a Water Supply Plan that calls for the following
actions:
• Bring ASR-2 on-line to produce an additional 3 MGD during the dry season (2009)
• Expand the reuse system distribution network into Boynton Beach increasing reuse by 1
MGD (2010)
• Interconnect the City's two water treatment plants (east and west) so as to supplement the
eastern wellfield with additional water from the west. The withdrawal from the eastern
field is limited due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean while the East Water Treatment
Plant has idle capacity.
• Constructing up to 5 new Floridan aquifer supply wells.
• Retrofit the West Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to treat brackish water from the upper
Floridan Aquifer - +5 MGD
• Continue to increase efforts to conserve ultimately reaching a per capita usage of 155
gpcpd by 2025
The sections below summarize the proposed projects by the City to meet future potable water
demand. Projects schedules are included in Appendix A. They have been approved by the City
Commission and funds for their execution have been committed. The projects have been
incorporated into the City's Five -Year Capital Improvement Schedule (CIS). A copy of the CIS is
included in the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Aquifer Storage and Recovery y (ASR) Well 2 (2009 / 3 MGD Alternative Supply)
The City completed the construction of ASR-2 in 2007. The City has applied for an operational
testing permit to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in September 2007. It is
anticipated that recharge of the well will begin during the wet season in 2008 and that water
will be made available in early 2009. Although the well was designed for a capacity of 4 MGD,
a more conservative value of 3 MGD was used for the capacity analysis. Future use of the City's
two ASR wells will be dependant upon other projects proposed to bring Surficial aquifer water
to the City's East Water Treatment Plant. This project is ongoing and fully funded.
1. '2) 1Apansion of Reuse water Systems Project (2010 / 0.5 MGD demand offset)
Phase 1 of the expansion to the City's Reuse distribution system is currently underway. The
construction documents have been prepared and it is anticipated that construction will begin on
Phase 1 by the end of 2008. This project will extend the reuse main from Golf Road and Military
Trail into the City of Boynton Beach. Public and Private clients have been identified and it is
anticipated that this project will deliver an additional 1 MGD of reuse water in 2010.
Project Name: Expansion of Reuse Water System; CIS Projects # 1, 2 and 3
Project Location: SE 23rd Ave., Seacrest Blvd., SE 4th Street
Project Description: The City of Boynton Beach, as a co-owner of the facility, is in the process of increasing the
capacity of filters and disinfection units at the regional wastewater treatment plant. Eventually, the plant
entire wastewater stream will be treated as irrigation -quality water. This project will include the expansion of
the distribution system for reclaimed water.
Project Justification: The City intends to use expansion of the reclaimed water system as a means of securing
additional water allocations from the Surficial aquifer. (UE Obj. 3.C.3)
Funding Source: Capital Facilities Fund (expansion -related)
Estimated Cost
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
SCRI/VRF - plant
expansion
Design
516,109
Construction
2,973,069
Other
TOTAL
3,489,178
Reuse - distribution
Design
311,819
Construction
3,568,017
2,000,000
2,0000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
Other
TOTAL
3,879,836
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
GRAND TOTAL FOR
REUSE SYSTEM
7,369,014
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
This alternative supply will offset potable water demand by 0.5 MGD. This project is being
executed and is funded in the City's CIP. Table 5-1 summarizes the project description and
anticipated expenditures by year. In addition to the reuse distribution system, the SCRWRF was
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expanded in 2007 - 2008 to 24 MGD. This work is identified in Table 5-1 and fully funded.
Work on the SCRWRF will be complete and the capacity expanded when the distribution
system is in place.
5.1.3 Wellfield Interconnection Project (2012 / 7.3 MGD - Wet Season)
Beginning in August 2008, the City will have additional restrictions placed on the operation of
its Wellfields by the SFWMD. During the Dry Season (January - May), total Surficial Aquifer
production will be limited to 15.5 MGD. During the Wet Season (June - December) Surficial
Aquifer production will be permitted to increase to 25.7 MGD. Unfortunately, the seasonal
allocation will be available in a location where the City does not have additional treatment
capacity. By interconnecting the two water treatment plants, the city will be able to take full
advantage of the wet season allocation by pumping water from the West Wellfield to the East
Water Treatment Plant. In this location, the City has additional treatment capacity and can
store the water in their two ASR wells. This project will include the construction of a pumping
station at the West Water Treatment Plant, approximately 7-miles of raw water piping, and
preliminary treatment at the City's East Water Treatment Plant to remove color and naturally
occurring organic content prior to lime softening.
Table 5-2 provides a summary of the project, funding source and expenditure by year. This
project has been approved and funded by the City Commission. It is anticipated that this
project will start in 2008 and will yield an additional 7.3 MGD of water during the wet season in
2012.
Project Name: Wellfield Interconnection; CIS Project # 109
Project Location: From West Wellfield to East Wellfield
Project Description: This project involves constructing approximately 7 miles of large diameter water main
from the western boundary to the eastern boundary of our service area.
Project Justification: It will allow the City to utilize water from the western well field at both treatment
plants, and reduce long-term demands at the eastern wellfield. The eastern field is limited due to its
proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. (UE Obj. 3C.1, Policy
3C.1.10, 3D.1.1)
Funding Source: Mixed: Capital Facilities and Reserve funds
Estimated Cost
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
Design
901,000
Construction
2,000,000
7,701,000
7,701,000
7,701,000
4,701,000
Other
TOTAL
2,901,000
7,701,000
7,701,000
7,701,000
4,701,000
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5.1 A C01IStruCti011 of up to 5 New Floridan ;Aquifer Supply Wells Project (2012 - C)uihiiled
with Project 5.1.5)
The City plans to construct up to 5 new Upper Floridan Aquifer supply wells to feed the
modified West WTP. The wells will be constructed to a depth of approximately 1,100 feet
below land surface and will each yield 1,500 gpm (2.16 million gallons per day). The Floridan
well sites will then be connected to West WTP via new raw water pipelines.
Table 5-3 provides a summary of the project, funding source, estimated cost and expenditure by
year. It is anticipated that this project will commence in 2009 and will yield an additional 5
MGD of water from the Floridan Aquifer by 2012. This project has been approved by the City
Commission and is funded in the City's CIP.
Project Name: Construction of up to 5 New Floridan Aquifer Supply Wells; CIS Project # 110
Project Location: Western portion of service area
Project Description: The City is planning to construct up to 5 new Floridan aquifer supply wells in the
western portion of its service area, so as to extract a potential 10-12 MGD of brackish water from the Floridan
aquifer, for treatment at the West Water Treatment Plant. This project will include constructing the necessary
pipelines to connect the new wells to the Treatment Plant site, and also construct a required monitoring well.
Project Justification: The Floridan aquifer is a confined aquifer, and although brackish in nature, it is not
impacted by droughts increasing demands on the Surficial aquifer system. The added capacity afforded by
these wells will be necessary to meet buildout demands. This new source of supply will require modifications
to the West Treatment Plant, in order to successfully treat the higher salinity water found in the Floridan
aquifer. (UE Obj. 3C.1)
Funding Source: Mixed: Capital Facilities and Reserve funds
Estimated Cost
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
Design
500,000
Construction
5,433,000
5,933,000
5,933,000
3,683,000
Other
TOTAL
5,933,000
1 5,933,000
1 5,933,000
1 3,683,000
5.1.5 Retrofit West Water 1'reatment Plant to 'Treat Brackish Water from the Upper Florician
Aquifer (2012 / 5 MGD)
To treat the brackish water from the new Floridan aquifer, a low pressure reverse osmosis
(LPRO) treatment system is required. The City is proposing to modify the existing nano -
filtration system to treat brackish water from the upper Floridan Aquifer. This plant will
provide 5 MGD of finished water. This option allows the existing nano -filtration treatment
trains to remain in place and permit reuse of many of the existing system components.
Additional expansion or blending may also be possible for this system in the future. Table 5-4
summarizes the project description, funding source and expenditure by year.
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Project Name: West Water Treatment Plant Re -Design and Modification to Treat Brackish Water; CIS
Project # 111
Project Location: West Water Treatment Plant - 5469 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Project Description: This project is coupled with water supply projects to interconnect the two existing
wellf-ields, and install new Floridan aquifer wells. The plant will be re -designed and modified to remove
the additional dissolved solids found in the brackish water of the Floridan aquifer.
Project Justification: See above (UE Obj. 3C.1, Policy 3,C.1.3)
Funding Source: Mixed: Capital Facilities and Reserve funds
Estimated Cost
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
Design
500,000
Construction
1,150,000
Other
TOTAL
1,650,000
5.2 Water Supply - Demand Analysis
The City's water supply -demand analysis is somewhat complex. The system is complicated by
seasonal limitations in Wellfield production, limitations in treatment plant capacities, and the
fact that available water is seasonally "consumed" to recharge the ASR wells.
Tables 5-5 and 5-6 summarize potable water availability based on restrictions imposed by the
SFWMD and operational issues for both the East and West Water Treatment Systems during the
Wet and Dry seasons through 2025. This information is presented graphically in Figures 5-1
(Wet Season) and Figure 5-2 (Dry Season) incorporating the planned projects and the potable
water demand. When these projects are implemented, a surplus will be made available each
year throughout the planning window.
5.3 Conclusion
In conclusion, Table 5-7 illustrates that the City of Boynton Beach has prepared a Work Plan
that demonstrates to the SFWMD and DCA that water supply facilities are planned and will be
available to meet future growth and water demands. This plan builds upon District sponsored
goals of increasing reuse, reducing per capita water demand (conservation) and reducing the
reliance on the regional water supply system (Surficial Aquifer). The resulting system will be
more diverse and flexible to take full advantage of the most abundant and cost effective water
resources.
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Coastal Management Element
Data and Analysis Update
The -i Rtire Approximately one-third (1/3) of the Town is located
the identified Coastal High Hazard Area, as defined by Florida
Statutes Chapter-163.3178 and identified on the Palm Beach County Coastal
High Hazard Map and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. As such,
the Town's population in this identified area would have to evacuate if the area is
threatened by a Category 1 hurricane or stronger.
As detailed within the Future Land Use Element, the Town is substantially built
out and only minor fluctuations in the resident population is expected during the
next 20 years. As such, there is no significant impact anticipated. to the Town's
Hurricane preparedness and evacuation activities.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 5-1 Coastal Management Element
Coastal Management Element
XIV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 5.1.: THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM'S COASTAL AREA
SHALL BE MAINTAINED, AND ENHANCED WHERE FEASIBLE.
Objective 5.1.1.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary land development regulations
which regulate future development in the coastal area and shoreline uses
in a manner which preserves, protects, or enhances the remaining coastal
area limiting marine resources, vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Policv 5.1.1.1.: Future development in the coastal area shall not occur where:
1. Development of fixed structures (e.g., homes, condominiums, hotels,
swimming pools) could reasonably create a future demand for beach
nourishment and erosion control projects; or
2. Evacuation of the island in case of emergency could not occur within
acceptable time periods; or
3. Development would limit existing public access opportunities to beaches or
other publicly owned resources unless an alternate is provided.; or
4. Provision of necessary public services (e.g., centralized water and
wastewater; solid waste removal; transportation systems, etc.) would not be
available to adequately serve the development concurrent with need; or
5. Provision of necessary public services to private development could not occur
without increasing costs to mainland residents.
Policy 5.1.1.2.: Erosion control measures shall be limited to those that do not
interfere with normal littoral processes, sea turtle nesting and hatching activities,
or negatively impact coast natural resources.
Policy 5.1.1.3.: Native vegetation shall be provided in landscaping in the coastal
area.
Policy 5.1.1.4.: The Town shall support techniques for inlet maintenance which
provide for long—term stability through facilitation of normal littoral processes.
Policy 5.1.1.5.: The Town shall require that all new development within the
coastal area remove all nuisance and exotic vegetation.
Policy 5.1.1.6.: Shoreline alteration and construction which degrades existing
estuarine productivity shall be prohibited unless it provides necessary access to
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marine resources, abates serious and significant erosion, and does not
significantly impact water quality or habitat value.
Policy 5.1.1.7.: A natural vegetated buffer adjacent to the Intracoastal
Waterway shall be required of all new developments and major redevelopments.
Policy 5.1.1.8.: The Town discourages the construction of any marinas within its
coastal area; however, if one is proposed, the following criteria shall be used
when reviewing its merit:
1. Preference shall be given to sites which have been legally disturbed or
identified as suitable in a local marina siting plan element, as opposed to
sensitive areas;
2. Non —water dependent uses (such as bait and tackle, restaurants, etc.) shall
be situated on uplands (but not dunes);
3. Marinas shall demonstrate that they have sufficient upland area to
accommodate all needed utilities and marina support facilities;
4. Docking facilities shall only be approved which require minimal or no dredging
and/or filling to provide access by canal, channel, or road;
5. Marina basins shall only be approved when the locations have adequate
depths to accommodate the proposed boat use;
6. Dock and decking design and construction shall ensure light penetration
sufficient to support existing shallow water habitats;
7. Sewer pump —out service shall be made available at all marinas capable of
servicing or accepting boats inhabited overnight or boats which require
pump —out service;
8. In the event marina fueling facilities are developed, adequate and effective
measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of area waters from
spillage or storage tank leakage; and
9. Prior to operation of marina fueling facilities, the developer shall concurrently
submit to the Town a copy of the application for a terminal facility and the
applicable portion of the DNR "Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Contingency
Plan". The plan shall describe the methods of fuel storage, personnel training,
methods to be used to dispense fuel, and all the procedures, methods,
materials and emergency response contractors to be used in the event of a
Spill.
10. Marina and appurtenant upland area shall be compatible with the Future Lanc
Use Map and applicable land developments regulations in terms of the
types of intensities of uses that are permitted.
11. Landscape buffers and setbacks shall be required to mitigate impacts upon
adjacent land uses.
12. Marinas shall include a hurricane contingency plan which shall include those
methods to be taken to secure property and facilities at the marina, the
time period necessary to complete the preparation and the safe evacuation
of all marina personnel and those who rent or own space at the marina.
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13. Marinas shall identify which docking facilities are to be rented and which are
to be sold. Areas available to the public shall be identified and maintained
as such.
14.All applications for marinas shall include a market study indicating the need,
market area, and user profile of the marina and which shall include
projected costs and revenues providing the economic feasibility of the
marina.
Policy 5.1.1.9.: The Town recommends that the South Lake Worth Inlet District
continues the use of the sand transfer pump.
Objective 5.1.2.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, provided for the protection of
species with special status.
Policy 5.1.2.1.: Beach renourishment projects shall protect sea turtle nesting
areas by limiting construction in such areas to winter and spring months, or by
collecting eggs from the nests, incubating them, and releasing the hatchlings.
Policy 5.1.2.2.: In order to protect gopher tortoises and indigo snakes, the use
of toxic substances poured into burrows to destroy rattlesnakes shall be
prohibited.
Policy 5.1.2.3.: The Town shall periodically review boat speeds in the
Instracoastal Waterway with the U.S. Coast Guard of Florida Marina Patrol to
ensure manatees are adequately protected.
Policy 5.1.2.4.: The Town shall require that all new development east of State
Road A-1—A to receive site plan review approval and that the natural vegetation
in this area not be destroyed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate
the proposed development.
Policy 5.1.2.5.: The Town shall require that development of the FIND property
to receive site plan review approval and that the native vegetation on the
property not be disturbed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate the
proposed development.
Policy 5.1.2.6.: The Town shall determine the best public use for the Town —
owned property located on Hidden Harbor Road. Any development of the site
shall maintain a majority of the native vegetation.
Objective 5.1.3.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations
which provide for the maintenance or improvement of water quality in the
Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW).
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Policy 5.1.3.1.: The Town shall maintain its current drainage standards for new
development and redevelopment for the on -site retention for a
24-hour, 3-year storm event.
Policy 5.1.3.2.: The Town shall maintain or strengthen existing ordinances
which prohibit the location of retention areas above septic drainfields.
Policy 5.1.3.3.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall
review, and revise where necessary, open area setbacks shall be required
adjacent to the ICWW.
Policy 5.1.3.4.: No structures which constrict water circulation in the ICWW
shall be permitted,
Policy 5.1.3.5.: In order to reduce non —point source pollutant loading's and
improve the functioning of the Towns drainage system, dumping of debris of any
kind, including yard clippings and trimmings, into drainage ditches, stormwater
control structures, and the ICWW shall be prohibited.
Policy 5.1.3.6.: In order to reduce the impact of effluent from sewage treatment
plants on the Atlantic Ocean or ICWW, sewage treatment facilities and septic
tanks with a history of treatment standards violations or failures shall have
highest priority in connecting to new or improved facilities.
Obiective 5.1.4.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, the Town shall
review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations which
incorporate alternate methods of shoreline stabilization, other than
seawalls, and which protect beach and dune systems.
Policy 5.1.4.1.: Stabilization methods using native vegetation in conjunction with
geotextiles or geogrids shall be given preference over rip —rap where practical.
Policy 5.1.4.2.: Rip —rap, if used, will only be placed on uplands unless approved
as habitat improvement by the DNR, DER, and COE.
Policy 5.1.4.3.: Construction seaward of the coastal construction control line
shall be prohibited, including construction of coastal or shore protection
structures, except as approved by the state and for public access or resource
restoration purposes.
Policy 5.1.4.4.: Vehicular traffic on the beach and on primary dunes shall be
prohibited.
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Policy 5.1.4.5.: The Town shall support beach renourishment projects
recommended by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and will act as local
sponsor if necessary.
Policy 5.1.4.6.: The Town shall encourage the Florida Department of Natural
Resources to re—establish the coastal construction control line every five years.
Policy 5.1.4.7.: All development east of State Road A-1—A shall limit regrading
of natural slopes to the minimum necessary to accommodate the proposed
development.
Objective 5.1.5.: The Town shall not experience a loss of historic
resources on town —owned property, and/state development regulations
providing for the protection, preservation and reuse of public and private
historic resources.
Policy 5.1.5.1.: As an alternative to preserving historic or archaeological sites,
the owner may allow excavation of the site by the Division of Historic Resources
or their approved alternate prior to development. Should a site be scientifically
excavated, then development may proceed without preserving the site.
Policy 5.1.5.2.: In the case of historic or archaeological sites, vegetation
removal shall not be permitted unless the vegetation to be removed is a part of
the bona fide scientific excavation, or is a part of an approved development plan.
Policy 5.1.5.3.: The Town shall accept donations of historic or archaeological
sites.
Policy 5.1.5.4.: Pr09r to 2012, Tthe Town shall draft a local historic preservation
ordinance, which will identify applicable properties and regulations regarding the
development or redevelopment of the site.
Objective 5.1.6.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town
shall review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations
which ensure that building and development activities are carried out in a
manner which minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes
and floods and which direct population away from coastal high hazard
areas.
Policy 5.1.6.1.: All areas of the Town located below the elevation of the
category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge
from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model shall be designated
as a Coastal High -Hazard Area.
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Policy 5.1.6.2.: New sanitary sewer facilities in the hurricane vulnerability zone
shall be flood —proofed to prevent inflow, and new septic tanks shall be fitted with
back flow preventors.
Policy 5.1.6.3.: Town —funded or supported public facilities shall not be built in
the coastal high —hazard area, unless the facility is for public access, resource
restoration, or required to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
Policy 5.1.6.4.: The Town shall cooperate with surrounding local governments
to provide immediate response to post —hurricane situations.
Policy 5.1.6.5.: New development and redevelopment within A and V flood
zones as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall
employ building construction techniques which are consistent with the
requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Program.
Policy 5.1.6.6.: Land use intensities within the coastal area shall be consistent
with:
a. Directing population away from Coastal high hazard areas;
b. The Future Land Use Element and Map;
c. The hazard mitigation annex of the local peacetime emergency
management plan and the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Study;
d. Vested development rights;
e. Those which maintain an acceptable time period for emergency
evacuation; and
f. The goals, objectives and policies of this element and the Conservation
Element concerning the protection and preservation of natural resources.
Policy 5.1.6.7.: The Town public works department shall institute an annual
pre —hurricane tree trimming program in which a survey of windthrown hazards is
conducted and appropriate trees are removed or trimmed which are in public
property.
Objective 5.1.7.: The Town shall cooperate with the county to maintain
county/regional desired hurricane evacuation times.
Policy 5.1.7.1.: The Town shall coordinate all hurricane evacuations with the
county and adjacent municipalities.
Policy 5.1.7.2.: The Town shall revisit the hurricane evacuation with the county
and adjacent municipalities after the event.
Policy 5.1.7.3.: The Town shall encourage all residents to evacuate immediately
once an evacuation order is issued.
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Policy 5.1.7.4.: The Town shall continue to annually notify residents of
hurricane evacuation procedures and shelters and procedures for those with
special needs such as the handicapped and the infirmed.
Policy 5.1.7.5.: The Town shall continue to curtail future population growth
through the limiting of lands available for high density development.
Obiective 5.1.8.: The Town shall immediately respond to post —hurricane
situations through the implementation of post —disaster response and
redevelopment plans.
Policy 5.1.8.1.: The Town's disaster recovery plan shall comply with the policies
under this objective, and shall contain step—by—step details for post —disaster
recovery operations.
Policy 5.1.8.2.: After a hurricane, but prior to re—entry of the population to
evacuated areas, the Town Commission shall meet to hear preliminary damage
assessments, appoint a Recovery Task Force, and consider a temporary
moratorium on building activities not necessary to the public health, safety and
welfare.
Policy 5.1.8.3.: The Emergency Management Team shall include the Town
Manager, Chief of Police, and at —large liaison members to interface with other
jurisdictions. Staff shall be provided by the departments whose directors sit on
the Team. The organization of the Team may be modified by the Town
Commission as required.
Policy 5.1.8.4.: The Recovery Task Force shall: review and decide upon
emergency building permits; coordinate with state and federal officials to prepare
disaster assistance applications; analyze and recommend to the Town
Commission hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of
damaged public facilities; develop a redevelopment plan; and recommend
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Local Peacetime Emergency Plan, and
other appropriate policies and procedures.
Policy 5.1.8.5.: Immediate repair and cleanup actions needed to protect the
public health and safety include repairs to potable water, wastewater, and power
facilities; removal of debris; stabilization or removal of structures about to
collapse; and minimal repairs to make dwellings habitable. These actions shall
receive first priority in permitting decisions. Long—term redevelopment activities
shall be postponed until the Recovery Task Force has completed its tasks.
Policy 5.1.8.6.: If rebuilt, structures which suffer damage in excess of fifty
percent of their appraised value shall be rebuilt to meet all current land
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development requirements, if applicable, including those enacted since
construction and structure.
Policy 5.1.8.7.: If any building, with a non -conforming residential density, located
in a residential district is damaged by flood, fire, explosion or other casualty, act
of God, or the public enemy, the buildings may be repaired or reconstructed and
the residential density shall not be increased. The repaired or reconstructed
residential building shall be of a no greater height, no reduction in nonconforming
setbacks and no greater square footage or total living area in existence in the
building prior to the damage, regardless of the extent of the damage.
Reconstructed units shall be subject to the applicable fire and building codes at
the time of the issuance of the building permits for the reconstruction.
Policy 5.1.8.78.: Structures which suffer repeated damage to pilings,
foundations, or loadbearing walls shall be required to rebuild landward of their
current location or to modify the structure to delete the areas most prone to
damage.
Policy 5.1.8.99.: Repair or reconstruction of seawalls must utilize the policies of
Objective 7.1.4. of this Comprehensive Plan where possible.
Policy 5.1.8.-910.: The Recovery Task Force shall review all interagency
hazard mitigation reports as they are produced and make recommendations for
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan accordingly.
Objective 5.1.9.: The existing level of beach access and supporting
facilities (pafk+ng) shall be maintained.
Policy 5.1.9.1.: The Town supports the nearby Gulfstream Beach Park and
Delray Municipal Beach and discourages any activity which might limit access to
this park.
Objective 5.1.10.: The level of service standards adopted for the entire
Town is the Capital Improvements Element and other elements of this
Comprehensive Plan shall be applied to the traffic circulation and
infrastructure facilities of the coastal area whenever development orders or
permits are requested the provision of infrastructure in the coastal area
shall take place in a manner which is financially acceptable, ensures the
health, safety, and welfare of the residents, and limits the use of public
funds in high —hazard coastal areas.
Policy 5.1.10.1.: Public funds shall not be used for infrastructure expansion or
improvements in high —hazard coastal areas unless such funds are necessary to:
a. Provide services to existing development (structures approved for
development prior to the implementation of this policy);
b. Provide adequate evacuation in the event of emergency; or
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c. Provide for recreational needs and other appropriate water dependent
uses.
Policy 5.1.10.2.: The level of service standards established elsewhere in this
Comprehensive Plan for traffic circulation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage,
potable water, and recreation are hereby established and adopted for all coastal
area facilities of the same type.
Policy 5.1.10.3.: The level of service standards adopted elsewhere in this
Comprehensive Plan for facilities in the coastal area and the additional standards
under this objective shall be applied whenever development orders or permits
are requested.
Policy 5.1.10.4.: Beach renourishment projects shall meet the following level of
service standards:
1. Beach fill must include a protective berm high enough to prevent flooding by a
ten—year storm event, and
2. Beach renourishment projects shall have a design life of at least five years.
Policy 5.1.10.5.: All proposed developments east of State Road Al shall
demonstrate that they will not affect a renourished beach in a manner which
would reduce the level of service provided by the renourished beach.
Policy 5.1.10.6.: New developments which would impact existing facilities by
reducing the level of service below adopted levels, and which are to be built prior
to the availability of scheduled facility improvements shall pay for such impacts or
shall provide their own facilities constructed to agency standards.
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Conservation Element
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL6.1: THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM
SHALL BE PRESERVED OR MANAGED IN A MANNER WHICH MAXIMIZES THEIR
FUNCTIONS AND VALUES.
Objective 6.1.1.: Air quality in the Town shall not violate standards set by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Policy 6.1.1.1.: The Town shall periodically compare existing air quality with FDEP
standards. If the FDEP standards are exceeded, Town shall utilize fuel -saving
techniques such as promoting car pooling, public transit, bicycling, and walking as
means to improving air quality.
Objective 6.1.2.: Surface and sub —surface water resources in the Town shall be
managed in a manner which ensures their viability as natural habitats and their
utility for recreational and potable water uses.
Policy 6.1.2.1.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall review and
revise, where necessary, the drainage regulations to ensure best management
practices are required.
Policy 6.1.2.2.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall review, and
revise where necessary, land development regulations to ensure that all new
development and redevelopment is consistent with the Palm Beach County Wetlands
Protection Ordinance.
Policy 6.1.2.3.: The Town shall cooperate with Palm Beach County, the Florida DER,
DNR, SFWMD, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering to ensure compliance with
dredge and fill permitting processes.
Objective 6.1.3.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall
review, and revise where necessary, land development regulations for the
identification, management, and protection of the natural functions of existing
soils, all ecological communities and wildlife, especially endangered and rare
species.
Policy 6.1.3.1.: All nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed at the
time of development or redevelopment of a site.
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Policy 6.1.3.2.: All endangered and threatened plant and animal populations shall be
protected and all habitat of significant value to existing populations of endangered and
threatened species shall be preserved and protected.
Policy 6.1.3.3.: The Town shall periodically review boat speeds in the ICWW with U.S.
Coast Guard and Florida Marine Patrol to ensure manatees are adequately protected.
Policy 6.1.3.4.: The Town shall require that all new development east of State Road
A-1—A to receive site plan review approval and that the native vegetation in the area not
be disturbed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate the proposed
development in order to preserve the potential wildlife habitat.
Policy 6.1.3.5.: The Town shall require that development of the FIND property to
receive site plan review approval and that the native vegetation on the property not be
disturbed beyond the minimum necessary to accommodate the proposed development
in order to preserve the area for potential wildlife habitat.
Policy 6.1.3.6.: Mining within the Town shall be prohibited.
Policy 6.1.3.7.: All development east of State Road A-1—A shall limit regrading of
natural slopes to the minimum necessary to accommodate the proposed development.
Obiective 6.1.4.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall
review, and revise when necessary, land development regulations which provide
for the maintenance or improvement of water quality in the Intracoastal Waterway
(ICWW) and Atlantic Ocean.
Policy 6.1.4.1.: The Town shall maintain its current drainage standards for new
development and redevelopment for the on —site retention for a 24-hour, 3-year storm
event.
Policy 6.1.4.2.: The Town shall maintain or strengthen existing ordinances which
prohibit the location of retention areas above septic drainfields.
Policy 6.1.4.3.: Construction in coastal areas will be consistent with the Palm Beach
County Coastal Construction and Excavation Setback Ordinance.
Policy 6.1.4.4.: No structures which constrict water circulation in the ICWW shall be
permitted.
Policy 6.1.4.5.: In order to reduce non —point source pollutant loadings and improve the
functioning of the Town's drainage system, dumping of debris of any kind, including
yard clippings and trimmings, into drainage ditches, stormwater control structures, and
the ICWW shall be prohibited.
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Policy 6.1.4.6.: In order to reduce the impact of effluent from sewage treatment plants
on the Atlantic Ocean or ICWW, sewage treatment facilities and septic tanks with a
history of treatment standards violations or failures shall have highest priority in
connecting to new improved facilities.
Objective 6.1.5: The Town shall investigate and implement strategies for the
reduction of the use of potable water for irrigation within the Town.
Policy 6.1.5.1.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall maintain
land development regulations to include preferences for the use of xeric landscaping.
Policy 6.1.5.2.: In accordance with Section 163.3202, F.S., the Town shall, through the
building and development review process, encourage efficient Landscape irrigation and
water reducing techniques.
Policy 6.1.5.3.: The Town shall promote methods for the reduction of potable water
use for irrigation by existing development. Such methods shall include, but not limited to
wastewater effluent reuse from local package treatment plants, rainwater collection and
reuse, and drip irrigation.
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Recreation and Open Space Element
Data and Analysis Update
The Town of Gulf Stream has approximately 178 acres of recreation and open
space area consisting of the Gulf Stream Golf Club, The Little Club, and the Gulf
Stream Bath and Tennis Club. These clubs are all private and include a
combination of golf, tennis and swimming facilities. Public beach access is
available at the eastern end of Sea Road with public parking available at the
Town Hall and at the County's Gulfstream Park located immediately north of the
Town. Additionally, the City of Delray Beach has extensive public access
beaches just south of Town.
An 8.41 acre site located on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, north of
Place Au Soleil is owned by the Gulf Stream Golf Club and is zoned for Outdoor
Recreation. This would add to the Town's available recreation facilities were it to
be improved under its current zoning.
The existing facilities meet the demands of current residents. Since the vacant
developable land is minimal, the available parks and recreation facilities are more
than adequate for existing and future populations, as indicated in the table below.
There are no capital improvement projects that would incur the expenditure of
Town funds projected for either the 5 or 10 year planning periods.
Level of Service Analvsis
LOS\Year
200910
20145
204020
20245
202-930
Population
7-54 787
7-7-2 915
799-930
804-845
84-0 958
Parks and Recreation, Q-.2
150.8 as
154.4 a
157.6
16.02
162 as
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0_1 acres per resident
78.7 ac
91.5 ac
93.0 ac
84.5 ac
95.8 ac
178 acres of public and
private recreational
facilities available
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Recreation and Open Space Element
III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 7.1: EXISTING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM SHALL MEET THE DEMANDS OF CURRENT AND
PROJECTED RESIDENTS IN AN EFFICIENT MANNER.
Objective 7.1.1.: The public's access to identified recreation sites shall
be ensured through coordination of public and private resources.
Policy 7.1.1.1.: The landscaping and open space requirements of the
present land development codes shall be maintained.
Policy 7.1.1.2.: The Gulf Stream Golf Club, the Little Club and the Gulf
Stream Bath and Tennis Club shall be designated as Recreation by the Future
Land Use Map.
Policy 7.1.1.3.: The current standard of approximately 35.70% 33% of the
total land area of Gulf Stream being designated as Recreation by the Future
Land Use Map or-2-a 0.1 acres combined of public and private developed
recreation facilities per permanent resident shall be maintained as a minimum
level of service.
Policy 7.1.1.4.: The Town recognizes and supports the efforts made by the
providers of existing recreation amenities.
Policy 7.1.1.5.: The current level of beach access shall be maintained.
Objective 7.1.2.: Active and passive recreation areas shall be provided by
a coordinated effort involving the Town, county, school board, state and
private sector; and the Town shall establish a level of service standard for
all publicly —owned land available for active or passive recreational use to
be used for coordinating the availability of such land with other
governmental agencies and when determining the long range recreational
and open space needs of Town residents.
Policy 7.1.2.1.: The Town shall maintain an inventory of all parks within the
Town and within one mile of the Town. Such inventory shall include the agency
owning the park, the agency responsible for operating and maintaining the park,
the primary use of the park site, and the active and passive recreational facilities
available at the park.
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Policy 7.1.2.2.: The Town shall coordinate with the county, school board,
and state to discuss improvements to the park facilities owned by these
agencies.
Objective 7.1.3.: New development shall be required to meet the level of
service standard set forth in this element for the provision active and
passive recreation areas.
Policy 7.1.3.1.: Land development regulations shall be maintained which
define recreation, parks and open space and which require new subdivisions and
large developments to provide appropriate public recreation, parks, and open
space facilities, consistent with the level of service standard given in Policy
7.1.1.3. The required parks and recreation facilities shall be in place or under
construction no later than one year after the issuance of first certificate of
occupancy for the subject development.
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Intergovernmental Coordination Element
III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 8.1: ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE COORDINATION MEASURES AMONG ALL
PERTINENT PUBLIC AND QUASI —PUBLIC ENTITIES SO TO BEST MAINTAIN
GULF STREAM'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES.
Objective 8.1.1.: Maintain formal specific methods of coordination with
adjacent municipalities, the county, state and federal agencies who have
permitting authority in Gulf Stream.
Policv 8.1.1.1.: The Town, in conjunction with the Palm Beach Countywide
Intergovernmental Coordination Program, shall be responsible for ensuring an effective
intergovernmental coordination program.
Policy 8.1.1.2.: Interlocal agreements on development policies shall be established,
where feasible.
Policy 8.1.1.3.: Development shall adhere to the guidelines, policies, and provisions of
all applicable interlocal agreements.
Policy 8.1.1.4.: Town commissioners shall be available to participate in coordination
activities with other public, quasi —public and private entities.
Policy 8.1.1.5.: The Town shall invite representatives of other municipalities and the
county to appoint ad hoc representatives to Gulf Stream's various boards or
committees.
Policy 8.1.1.6.: Coordinate with the Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review
Committee (IPARC) to provide formal written notification to adjacent municipalities and
the county announcing the review of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Policy 8.1.1.7: The Town shall provide formal written notification to adjacent
municipalities and the county announcing the review of proposed Zoning Map
amendments if the subject site is within one mile or within the annexation area of a
municipality.
Policy 8.1.1.8.: Use the Issues Coordination Forum for mediation purposes when
issues cannot be solved on the local level.
Policy 8.1.1.9.: Designate a formal liaison with state and federal agencies that have
permitting authority in Gulf Stream.
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Policy 8.1.1.10.: The Town shall participate in coordinating the management of
estuaries that fall under the jurisdiction of the Town and another -local government.
Policy 8.1.1.11.: The Town of Gulf Stream shall pursue interlocal agreements with local
governments that have identified or adopted future land use designations for adjacent
unincorporated areas. These agreements would establish "Joint Planning Areas"
pursuant to Chapter 163.3171, F.S. The Town shall encourage joint planning
agreements that include as many of the following planning considerations as are
applicable. Additional items could be addressed at the concurrence of both parties,
including:
a. Cooperative planning and review of land development activities within areas covered
by the agreement;
b. Specification of service delivery;
c. Funding and cost —sharing issues within Joint Planning Areas; and
d. Enforcement/implementation.
Policy 8.1.1.12.: The Town shall request the County to convene an Intracoastal
Waterway (ICWW) Planning Task Force which shall include representatives from the
state, regional planning council, county, and each municipality located on the ICWW to
discuss those methods to be incorporated into the comprehensive plans and
management plans of each organization for the protection of the ICWW and Atlantic
Ocean flora, fauna, and water quality and to identify those areas most suited for the
development of public access, water —dependent, and water —related uses.
Objective 8.1.2.: The Town shall implement a written procedure to request
coordination with the comprehensive plans of adjacent municipalities, the county
and other units of local government such as the school board, who provide
services but do not have the regulatory authority over the use of land through
IPARC and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC). The Town
shall review its Comprehensive Plan with plans prepared by these other entities
whose decisions may affect the residents of Gulf Stream.
Policy 8.1.2.1.: The Town shall designate a person or board to determine which
entity's plans need to be reviewed for coordination and to conduct this review.
Policy 8.1.2.2.: The Town shall file a written request with each adjacent municipality,
the county and the selected entities to receive and review copies of all proposed
comprehensive plans or amendments that are adjacent to the Town.
Policy 8.1.2.3.: The Town shall update its Water Supply Plan within 18 months of the
update the South Florida Water Management District's approved update to its Lower
East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 8-2 Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Capital Improvement Element
Data and Analysis Update
As indicated in this document, the Town of Gulf Stream is a small residential
community that is considered to be almost entirely built out. Within the Town,
there are 34.89 41.86 acres of vacant land, scattered throughout the Town. The
great majority of the vacant land is held by government agencies and is not
developable under its current zoning. There is only 2.91 9.83 acres of
developable land left in the Town,
of which 8.89 acres is zoned for single family homes and .94 acres
is designated for multi -family residential uses. No commercial or industrial future
land uses exist or are projected within the Town.
Based on the analysis of the existing vacant parcels within the Town combined
with the population and household statistics from the U.S. Census and the
Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, Rinker School of Building Construction,
College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Bureau of Business
Research at the University of Florida, the Town of Gulf Stream is essentially built -
out and will experience minor fluctuations in populations.
Because of the lack of vacant land, the constrained nature of the Town's main
roadway, and the current quality state of municipal facilities and services, limited
impact to the Town's levels of service are anticipated during the next 20 years.
As a result, the Town's Capital Improvement Budget for the next five years do not
introduce any new capital improvements, but it does provide for the continued
maintenance of the town's facilities.
Below is an analysis of the impact of the Town's projected populated on the
adopted levels of service.
Level of Service Analysis
LOS\Year
208910
20145
204-920
20245
20M0
Population
754-787
77-2-915
79&-930
994 945
&4-0958
Potable Water, 979 gallons
per capita per day
*Table includes populations
served by cities of Delray Beach
738,166
755,788
771,452
910,470
gal/day
784,179
792,990
937,882
770,473
gal/day
895,785
gal/day
925,155
gal/day
gal/day
and Boynton Beach.
Sanitary Sewer, 160 gpcpd*
120,640
125,920
17�2v
126,080
148,800
gal/day
128,160
151,200
129,688
146,400
153,280
gal/day
gal/day
gal/day
gal/day
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Parks and Recreation, 0-.2
150.8 as
154.4 a
157.6 as
16,E-02
162 aG
a
0_1 acres per resident
78.7 ac
91.5 ac
93.0 ac
94.5 ac
95.8 ac
178 acres of public and
private recreational
facilities available
Solid Waste,
5,37-6
5;504
5,616
5-,744
5;�75
7.13 Ibs/per capita per day
5,611
6,523
6,630
6,737
6,830
for domestic waste;
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
17 Ibslpcpd for yard waste
8
13,379
13,124
15,555
13,396
15,810
13,617
16,065
13,779
16,286
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Ibs/day
Drainage, 24 hour, 3 year
Requirement placed on all development and
event
redevelopment within the Town.
Traffic,
State Road A-1-A (Ocean Boulevard),which bisects
Urban Collector - LOS "D";
the eastern portion of Town in a north -south
Minor Arterial LOS "D"
direction, is a constrained roadway, limited by
existing conditions to a maximum of two lanes. This
constrained roadway and also identified as a shared
facility, and marked with appropriate signage, for
vehicular and bicycle use.
The other arterial roadway within the municipal limits
is U.S. Highway One (Federal Highway).These State
roadways which run through Town are generally
operating below the adopted level of service
standard of "D,"
* Sanitary Sewer service in the Town is provided through private septic systems,
package plants and septic tanks. The LOS analysis applies to all systems.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 9-2 Capital Improvement Element
Capital Improvements Element
III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 9.1: THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM SHALL IMPLEMENT SOUND
FISCAL POLICIES IN IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC FACILITIES
TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS. FISCAL POLICIES MUST
PROTECT INVESTMENTS IN EXISTING FACILITIES, MAXIMIZE THE USE OF
EXISTING FACILITIES AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, EFFICIENT
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.
Objective 9.1.1.: The Town shall consult the Capital Improvements
Element prior to approving any capital improvements financing intended to
expand or maintain current facilities or replace obsolete or worn—out
infrastructure.
Policy 9.1.1.1.: Prior to allocating capital expenditures for projects exceeding
$50,000.00, such projects shall be deemed consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies with this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 9.1.1.2.: When reviewing proposed capital improvement expenditures,
the following criteria will be used to determine consistency with this
Comprehensive Plan:
a. The improvement is consistent with the appropriate applicable element of
the Comprehensive Plan in addition to the Capital Improvements Element;
b. If elimination of public hazards are addressed;
c. Deficiencies in the current system are addressed;
d. The impact on the local budget is assessed;
e. Locational standards are addressed including capability with surrounding
land uses;
f. Whether the improvement is intended to accommodate new development
or redevelopment;
g. The financial feasibility of the proposed improvement; and
h. Consistency with state and regional policies, such as but not limited to the
South Florida Water Management District, the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council, and Palm Beach County.
Policy 9.1.1.3: Proposed capital improvement projects shall be evaluated and
ranked in order of priority according to the following guidelines:
a. Whether the project is financially feasible and is needed to protect the
public health and safety, to fulfill the Town's legal commitment to provide facilities
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and services, or to preserve or achieve full use of existing facilities to eliminate
existing capacity deficits.
b. Whether the project increases efficiency of use of existing facilities,
prevents or reduces future improvement cost, provides service to developed
areas lacking full service, or promotes infill development.
c. Whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and
services.
d. Whether the project is consistent with the plans of governmental agencies
that provide pubic facilities within the Town's jurisdiction.
Policy 9.1.1.4.: The Town shall continue to pursue federal, state and all other
applicable grants for the funding of a potable water and/or sanitary wastewater
treatment facility within the jurisdiction.
Policy 9.1.1.5.: The Town may consider resident -approved assessments as a
means of funding for capital improvements.
Objective 9.1.2: The Town shall adopt a Capital Improvements Program
covering at least 5 fiscal years and shall adopt a Capital Budget on an
annual basis as part of the Town's budgeting process.
Policy 9.1.2.1.: The Town shall include in the Five -Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements all publicly funded projects which are over $50,000.00 necessary
to ensure that adopted level -of -service standards are achieved and maintained.
Improvements may include developer -funded for which the Town has no fiscal
responsibility. For capital improvements that will be privately funded by the
developer, financial feasibility shall be demonstrated by being guaranteed in an
enforceable development agreement, interlocal agreement, or other enforceable
agreement.
Policy 9.1.2.2.: The Schedule of Capital Improvements in Table 9A is hereby
adopted as the Town's Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Table 9A
Town of Gulf Stream
Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
Improvements
20OW29948
2901 W2 011
7^1/2012
2n,�o
2 14
2011 /2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
2014/2015
2015/2016
Maintenance of
$180,000
$180,000
$180,000
$180,000
$180,000
Town facilities
No specific Capital Improvements are anticipated within the five-year planning
period. Funding for Maintenance activities is from the Town's Generating
Operating Revenue. Funding amounts are estimates. If additional Capital
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Improvement work is anticipated, the above Table 9A shall be updated to reflect
the planning and funding of such activities
Policy 9.1.2.3.: This element and the Five -Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements shall be reviewed each year during preparation of the Annual
Capital Budget. The review shall include an analysis of the Town's financial
condition and an updated projection of revenues which takes into account any
changes in potential revenue sources that had been anticipated to fund
scheduled improvements. In addition, it will incorporate any new capital
improvement needs that have arisen since the last update and shall include a
discussion of any change in the prioritization of the proposed improvements
Policy 9.1.2.4.: Prior to the adoption of the Annual Capital Budget, the Town
Commission will review all existing and potential revenue sources and take the
necessary actions to balance budget.
Policy 9.1.2.5..: The following criteria shall be applied during the preparation of
each annual budget for the Town:
a. The determination of overall revenue bonds as a percent of total debt;
b. That maximum total debt does not exceed debt service revenue;
c. The maximum ratio of outstanding capital indebtedness to the property
taxes received by the Town does not exceed 1:1; and
d. Limitation on use of revenue bonds as a percent of total debt.
Objective 9.1.3.: Subsequent to adoption of this Comprehensive Plan all
public expenditures within high —hazard coastal areas of the Town shall be
first reviewed for consistency with this overall Comprehensive Plan and
determined to be consistent.
Policy 9.1..23.1: The Town will limit the expenditures of public funds in high
hazard coastal areas by allowing only new low density residential development in
or near such zones.
Objective 9.1.4.: Future development shall bear a proportionate cost of
certain facility improvements necessitated by development in order to
maintain adopted LOS standards.
Policy 9.1.4.1.: The Town hereby adopts the following Level of Service
Standards (LOS) and will use them in reviewing the impacts of new development
upon facility provision.
Traffic Circulation
a) Collection Roadways — Level of service standard D.
b) Arterial Roadway — Level of service standard D.
Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 9-5 Capital Improvement Element
Sanitary Sewer
a) Average annual flow: 160 gallons per capita per day.
Solid Waste
Domestic Solid Waste —
Yard Trash —
Drainage
24 hour, 3 year event
7.13 pounds per capita per day
17.00 pounds per capital per day
Potable Water
Average annual — 979 gallons per capita per day
Recreation and Open Space - Q-.2-3 0.10 acres combined of public and private
recreation facilities per permanent residents.
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