HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-20 Schedule of Rates for Water and Sewer 1St Reading: 10/14/2009
2nd Reading 1 0/2 8/2 0 0 9
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Adopted: 1 0/28/2 0 0 9
Effective Date: 1 0/2 8/2 0 0 9
Sponsor: Commissioner T. Holmes
ORDINANCE NO. 09-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA; REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE II, SECTION 21-77
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF RATES GENERALLY" IN ITS
ENTIRETY; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF WATER
AND SEWER RATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009, 2009-
2010, AND 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, municipalities may enact reasonable regulations to promote the health,
safety and welfare of citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka ("City Commission") desires
to amend Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-77 of the City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances
entitled "Schedule of Rates Generally" relating to water and sewage rates for the City of Opa-
locka("City"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it will be in the best interest of
the City to specifically repeal and replace in its entirety Section 21-77 of the City's Code of
Ordinances entitled "Schedule of Rates Generally" relating to water and sewage rates for the
City.
THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Ordinance No. 0 9-2 0
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby amends Chapter
21, Article II of the City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances entitled "Service Rates and Charges",
by specifically repealing and replacing in its entirety Section 21-77 of the City's Code of
Ordinances entitled "Schedule of Rates Generally" relating to water and sewage rates for the
City as set forth herein:
Sec. 21-77. Schedule of rates generally.
TABLE INSET:
Effective Date
Meter 4/1/08 10/01/08 10/01/09 10/01/10
Size
3/4" $ 2.90 $ 3.31 $3.31 3.31
1" 21.06 24.01 24.01 24.01
1.5" 23.95 27.30 27.30 27.30
2" 49.98 56.98 56.98 56.98
3" 58.65 66.86 66.86 66.86
4" 74.85 85.33 85.33 85.33
6" 91.04 103.79 103.79 103.79
8" 107.23 122.24 122.24 122.24
Water usage rates per 1,000 gallons:
TABLE INSET:
Effective Date
4/1/08 10/01/08 11/01/09 10/01/10
Residential Gallons
Block 1 1--8,000 $ 2.27 $ 2.59 $2.40 $2.40
Block 2 8,001-- 6.48 7.39 6.50 6.50
14,000
Block 3 All Use > 9.72 11.08 11.08 11.08
14,000
Ordinance No. 0 9-2 0
Commercial Gallons
Block 1 All Use 4.45 5.07 5.78 5.78
Sewer monthly service charge (residential and commercial):
TABLE INSET:
Effective Date
Meter
4/1/08 10/01/08 10/01/09 10/01/10
Size
3/4" $ 3.16 $ 3.92 $ 3.92 $ 3.92
1" 23.58 29.24 29.24 29.24
1.5" 26.83 33.27 33.27 33.27
2" 56.09 69.55 69.55 69.55
3" 65.84 81.64 81.64 81.64
4" 84.05 104.22 104.22 104.22
6" 102.25 126.79 126.79 126.79
8" 120.46 149.37 149.37 149.37
Sewer usage rate per 1,000 gallons:
TABLE INSET:
Effective Date
4/1/08 10/01/08 11/01/09 10/01/10
Residential Gallons
Block 1 1 to $ 2.90 $ 3.60 $ 3.60 $ 3.60
8,000
8,000 8.28 10.27 8.00 8.00
Block 2 to
14,000
Block 3 All Use -- -- 10.27 10.27
>14,000
Ordinance No. 0 9-2 0
Commercial Gallons
Block 1 All Use 4.94 6.12 7.59 7.59
For years after FY 2013, rates will increase by either the consumer price index (cpi) or the rate at
which Miami-Dade County increases the cost to provide water and treat wastewater, whichever
is greater.
Fire hydrant service charges - A fire hydrant service charge as specified in the City of Opa-
locka schedule of rates, fees and charges for water and sewer service, shall apply for all
customers within the city's service area. This charge covers the cost of installation, replacement,
repair and maintenance of fire hydrants, in addition to the cost of upgrading water mains to
provide required fire flows. The charges are as follows:
Water Meter Size (inches) Charge Per Month
3/4 $1.00
1 5.00
1 '/2 7.00
2 10.00
3 12.00
4 15.00
6 20.00
8 25.00
Section 3. All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall, upon adoption, become effective as specified by the
City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances and the City of Opa-locka Charter.
Ordinance No. 0 9—2 0
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28 day of OCTOBER , 2009.
JOSEPH L. KE i •
MAYOR
Attest: Approved as to form and legal`sufficiency:
Deborah S. Irby Norris-Weeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Joseph Kelley
Vice-Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner 'imothy Holmes
Commissioner Rose Tydus
FROM: Bryan K. Finnic,,erim City Manager
DATE: October 2J '
RE: WATE 'ND SEWER RATES
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 21,ARTICLE II, SECTION 21-
77 FO THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF RATES GENERALLY" BY AMENDING PROVISIONS
RELATED TO WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASES FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2208-2009, 2009-2010 AND 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Description: Staff is recommending a modification to the existing water and sewer rates.
1. The ranges in the residential rate structure will increase.
2. The rates in tier 1 and tier 2 will decrease.
3. An additional tier(for a total of three) will be added to the sewer rate structure.
These rates will bring relief to the residents while, at the same time,provide the necessary resources to allow
the City to continue with planned activities.
We are also correcting an error that was made with the Ordinance 08-03. In that ordinance, the fire hydrant
fee schedule was inadvertently deleted. We are putting the schedule back in the ordinance as is. There are
no changes to the fees.
Financial Impact: The recommended rates will not have a negative impact on revenue and will allow staff
to continue with adopted budgeted activities. Projections indicate the recommended rates will not result in a
negative water and sewer revenue position. Staff will commission a new rate study in FY 2010.
Implementation Timeline: Next rate adjustment will occur November 1, 2009.
Legislative History: 1. Ordinance 08-03
2. Ordinance 09-16
3. Ordinance 09-17
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Analysis: In 2007, the City of Opa-locka hired a consultant to complete a comprehensive water and sewer
rate study. That study resulted in a multi-year plan of rate increased for FY 2009 to FY 2013 that were
required to meet the City's projected water and sewer requirements for that time period. However, since that
time, the City has experienced changes that would affect the rates including changes in the timing of capital
projects and supplemental funding for capital projects.
Our City leaders and City Management have also heard the concerns of utility customers that the rates that
were passed are somewhat prohibitive.
With this in mind, it is the intent of Management to propose a modification to the rate structure on a pilot
basis over a two(2) year period. The outline of the new structure is a follows:
1. Duration of the program is for two (2) years or until the results of a newly commissioned water
utility study is reviewed and approved by the City Commission.
2. Within six (6) months from the approval of this ordinance, a new water and sewer utility study
will be commissioned.
3. Residential rates will be adjusted accordingly:
a. The ranges in the residential tier structure will increase.
Current Water Current Sewer Recommended Water
Structure Structure and Sewer Structure
Tier Gallons Tier Gallons Tier Gallons
No. No. No.
1 1 —6,000 1 1 —6,000 1 1 —8,000
2 6,001 — 12,000 2 6,001 + 2 8,000— 14,000
3 12,000+ 3 n/a 3 14,000+
b. The rates in residential tiers 1 and 2 will decrease and an additional tier is added for
sewer.
Current Water Recommended Current Sewer Recommended
Rates Water Rates Rates Sewer Rates
Tier Cost Tier Cost Tier Cost Tier Cost
No. No. No. No.
1 $2.59 1 $2.40 1 $3.60 1 $3.40
2 $7.39 2 $6.50 2 $10.27 2 $8.00
3 $11.08 3 $11.08 3 n/a 3 $10.27
c. The commercial water and sewer rates will be increased in accordance with the current
water and sewer rate ordinance, but will remain the same for the pilot two year period.
The water rate will increase from $5.07 to $5.78 and the sewer rate will increase from
$6.12 to$7.59.
ATTACHMENT(S): Memo from City Manager Bryan K. Finnie to City Commission dated 9/23/09
PREPARED BY: Dr.Ezekiel Orli,CPA
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Bryan K. Finnie
Interim City Manager 305-953-2821
305-953-2823
Fax:305-953-2870
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Joseph L. Kelley
Vice Mayor Myra Taylor
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Dorothy "Dottie" _.h_son
Commissioner '•se Tyd /
From: Bryan K. Finnie r er City Manager
Date: Sept��.�r'2009
RE: Water/Sewer Rates Modification
In FY 2008, based on staff and the recommendation of our water utility consultant, the
Commission approved sweeping changes to the City's water utility rates covering water
and sewer fees. At the time, the Commission's actions were justified based on the need
to address cash flow, and more importantly, the merging need to upgrade the systems
infrastructure.
Since that time, staff has commenced an aggressive plan to upgrade four (4) lift stations
in FY 2009 — FY 2010. If you include these four (4) lift stations with the four (4) lift
stations upgraded in FY 2007-2008, the City has improved eight (8) out of its eighteen
(18) lift stations. The infrastructure component of the City's capital plan is proceeding.
The overall capital list to improve the City's infrastructure program is approximately
$35,000,000 (The $35,000,000 is an estimate which took place under different economic
conditions. This number is very conservative). This cost includes the upgrading of our lift
stations as well as water delivery system and wastewater infrastructure. This list of
infrastructure items needs to be revisited and adjusted to current day numbers.
Management believes that the updated numbers will be lower than previous estimates.
However, the cost of water and sewer services to our residents, as impacted by the
changes to our water rates borders upon being un-affordable to most. With this in mind,
it is my intent to propose a modification to the rate structure on a pilot basis over a two
(2) year period.
The outline of the new structure is as follows:
1. Duration of program is for two (2) years or until the results of a newly
commissioned water utility study is reviewed and approved by the Commission.
2. Within six (6) months from the approval of this ordinance, a new water utility
study will be commissioned.
3. Residential rates will be adjusted accordingly.
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a. Per 1,000 gallons, new rate is $2.40 as opposed to $2.59.
b. The residential three (3) tier conservation system will be changed to
reflect tier one (1) at 1 - 8,000 gallons, tier two (2) from 8,001 - 14,000
gallons and tier three (3) from 14,001 plus. Originally, tier one (1) ended
at 6,000 gallons, tier two (2) ranged from 6,001 to 12,000 gallons and tier
three (3) started at 12,00s gallons plus. However, tier one (1) will be
lowered to $2.40 (1 - 8,000 gallons); tier two (2) will be lowered to $6.00
(8,001 to 14,000 gallons); tier three (3) (14,001+ gallons) will be at
$11.08.
c. The commercial water rate will be adjusted from $5.07 to $5.78 in a
manner consistent with our previous study.
Analysis of the Residential Water Rate System:
Current Rates:
Cost per
Tier Usage Current Rate 1,000 gallons
No. (gallons) (per 1,000 gallon) (Commercial)
1 1-6,000 $2.59 $5.07
2 6,001 -12,000 $7.39 Unlimited
3 12,001 + $11.08 Unlimited
New Rates:
Cost per
Tier Usage New Rate 1,000 gallons
No. (gallons) (per 1,000 gallon) (Commercial)
1 1-8,000 $2.40 $5.78
2 8,001 -14,000 $6.50 Unlimited
3 14,001 + $11.08 Unlimited
The Commercial water and sewer rates will be increased in accordance with the
previous water rate adjustment approved in FY 2008.
Sewer rates will be adjusted over the two (2) years of the pilot program and will be
modified as follows:
Waste Water
Current Rates:
Cost per
Tier Usage Current Rate 1,000 gallons
No. (gallons) (per 1,000 gallon) (Commercial)
1 1-6,000 $3.60 $6.12
2 6,001+ $10.27 Unlimited
New Rates:
Cost per
Tier Usage Current Rate 1,000 gallons
No. (gallons) (per 1,000 gallon) (Commercial)
1 1-8,000 $3.40 $7.59
2 8,001 -14,000 $7.00 Unlimited
3 14,001 + $10.27 Unlimited
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Additionally, I will recommend that an Amnesty Program be approved by the
Commission. It is proposed that amnesty be given to all households who are currently
utilizing municipal water but unaccounted for. At this time a limited analysis leads us to
the conclusion that there may exist, in the system, unaccounted users. In an effort to
avoid a time consuming and costly process to identify unaccounted users, I am
recommending this strategy. It is important to note that no hard evidence exists to
tangibly document the magnitude of this problem, if it exists at all. However, plans are
now being developed to implement a block-by-block assessment for the first time in
twenty (20) years to certify the number of users on the system.
The outline of the program would be as follows:
1. 60 day amnesty period.
2. All responding must pay a deposit, no questions asked.
3. Each unit will be inspected to determine if each w ater or meter connection meets
codes.
4. Subsequent to the 60-day period and block-to-block assessment, all households
accessing unauthorized water will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
END MEMORANDUM
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E SUBMITTAL OF LAND ACQUISITION PROPOSALS � ...V:
, z a s TO THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM thTiv
C .- ' The Environmentally Endangered Lands(EEL) Application open E o F N ( )Program Fall ration Period will be a from November
z Y. y p 1 1-November 30,2009. Completed applications nominating environmentally sensitive land must be received
< min U by the EEL Program no later than 5:00 p.m.on November 30,2009.Procedures and criteria forselectirg sites NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
for acquisition am established by the Environmentally Endangered Lands Ordinance(Chapter 24-50 of the
I▪ Code of Miami-Dade County). CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
;< Candidate properties will be evaluated to determine if the biological value is sufficient,if management of the
c properly is feasible,and if acquisition of the properly would further the adopted purposes of Me EEL Program. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Regular Commission Meeting on Wednesday,
tvO1• To obtain application forms and additional information,contact: October 28,2009 at 7:00 p.m.in the City Commission Chambers,777 Sharazad Boulevard,the
O 1 Ms.Janet Gil City Commission will consider the following item:
O Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SECOND READING ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING:
rZ N 5 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program •
701 NW 1 Court,6th Floor,Miami,FL 33136 • Phone:305-372-6687 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA;
ct I 1 REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 21,ARTICLE II,SECTION 21-77 OF THE CITY OF
3 O I OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES,ENTITLED"SCHEDULE OF RATES GENERALLY"IN ITS
te1 r s an110 ENTIRETY;ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR FISCAL YEARS
C w 2008-2009,2009-2010 AND 2010-2011; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
rrt ••I PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING
+' ON PROPOSALS FOR AND ACQUISITION SUBMITTED TO THE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE(first reading held on October 14,2009).Sponsored by T.H.
r R q ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM
�...r Q . , Additional information and/or copies relating to the above item may be obtained in the Office
W The Miami-Dade County Envionmentaly Endangered Lands(EEL)Program has received applications of the City Clerk,780 Fisherman Street,4.Floor,Opa-locka,Florida.All interested persons are
w.+ w.s nominating land for acquisition under the EEL Ordinance(Chapter 24-50 of the Code of Miami-Dade encouraged to attend this meeting and will be heard with respect to the public hearing.
Oa. County).The Land Acquisition Selection Committee(LASC)is holding a public hearing to solicit public
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comment on these PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105:Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any board,
V a The LASC will hear testimony on the Andrew Dodge New Pines Preserve and the Keyhole Wetlands. agency,or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will
t.e�r The hearing will be held:Wednesday,October 21,2009,6:00 PM need a record of the proceedings,and for that reason,may need to ensure that a verbatim record
..Lr .h At Palmetto Golf Course•9300 SW 152nd Street,Palmetto Bay,Florida 33157. of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
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i To obtain additions/information regarding the proposals Or the public hearing,please contact Ms.Janet Gil,
d•a EEL Program,Department of Environmental Resources Management,701 NW 1 Court,6th Floor Miami, DEBORAH S.IRBY,CMC
Florida 33136.Phone:(305)372-6687. CITY CLERK