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CCINS ICICOtice of Public Hearing
Rates & Charges 1.
COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
To: Clerk to the Board: Please place the following as a:
Normal legal Advertisement [1] Other:
(Display Adv.,location,etc.)
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Originating Dept/Div: Public Utilities Person: Joe Bellone Date: June 5,2015
Petition No.(If none,give brief description): Notice of Public Hearing to determine whether the integration of the assets of
Orange Tree Utility into the Collier County Water-Sewer District and implementation of county rates is in the public interest.
Petitioner: (Name&Address):
Name&Address of any person(s)to be notified by Clerk's Office:(If more space is needed,attach separate sheet)
Hearing before BCC BZA Other
Requested Hearing date:(Based on advertisement appearing on two consecutive weeks before hearing.) June 23,2015(ads to run
on 6/10/15 and 6/17/15)
Newspaper(s)to be used: (Complete only if important):
Naples Daily News E Other t]Legally Required
Proposed Text: (Include legal description&common location&Size): SEE ATTACHED.
Companion petition(s),if any&proposed hearing date: N/A
Does Petition Fee include advertising cost? Yes i1 No If Yes,what account should be charged for advertising costs:
PO Number 45001153831; charge 408-210111-649100; NDN account#059405
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Division Attiniiiistrator or Designee Date
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DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
A. For hearings before BCC or BZA: Initiating person to complete one copy and obtain Division Head approVM before
submitting to Clerk's Office for processing. Note: If legal document is involved,be sure that any necessary legal review,
or request for same,is submitted to County Attorney before submitting to Minutes&Records. The Manager's office will
distribute copies:
0 County Manager agenda file: to 0 Requesting Division Original
Clerk's Office
B. Other hearings: Initiating Division head to approve and submit original to Clerk's Office,retaining a copy for file.
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FOR CLERK'S OFFICE USIIE)r„,,,-X:._
Date Received: 5 vLS-Date of Public hearing: Z.511S. Date Advertised: 6/(0/15 91--
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INTEGRATION OF THE ASSETS OF ORANGE
TREE UTILITY CO. INTO THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT,
LOCATED IN COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY
RATES IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; TO ESTABLISH RATES AND CHARGES AND
MODIFY THE SERVICE AREA OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER
DISTRICT.
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida as the governing body of
Collier County and Ex-Officio the governing board of the Collier County Water-Sewer
District announces a public hearing to which all interested persons are invited. Such
public hearing will be held to determine whether the integration of the water and
wastewater assets of Orange Tree Utility Co. located in Collier County, Florida into the
Collier County Water-Sewer District (CCWSD) and the implementation of County water
and wastewater rates and charges is in the public interest. The Board also will consider
modifications of the service area of the District to include all unincorporated areas of the
County not lying within the service areas of the Immokalee Water and Sewer District,
the City of Marco Island, the City of Naples, the area known as Golden Gate currently
served by the Florida Governmental Utility Authority, the boundaries of Everglades City
and areas authorized by the Collier-County Water-Sewer Regulatory Authority to be
served by third parties. The public hearing will be on June 23, 2015, commencing at
9:00 a.m., at the Board of County Commissioner Chambers at the Collier County
Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, Florida 34112.
The rates and charges which will be effective for services provided on the date the
County assumes ownership of the Orange Tree Utility Co. facilities are as follows:
Rates Effective 10/1/15 Orange Tree CCWSD TGAL
Water Base Charge/month $15.29 $20.18
Water Volume Charge/TGAL $ 4.14 $ 2.77 Block 1 0-5
$ 4.17 Block 2 6-10
$ 5.54 Block 3 11-20
$ 6.92 Block 4 21-30
$ 8.30 Block 5 31-50
$11.07 Block 6 >50
Wastewater Base Charge/month $ 14.60 $30.83
Wastewater Volume Charge/month $ 3.71 $ 4.34
All remaining rates and charges authorized by the CCWSD Uniform Billing, Operating
and Regulatory Standards Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, also shall be applied
by CCWSD upon assuming ownership.
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A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available
for inspection at the Collier County Government Center. All residents of the County
including customers of Orange Tree Utility Co. and the Collier County Water-Sewer
District, affected property owners, tenants or occupants, and all other interested
persons, shall have an opportunity to be heard. All such persons shall also be entitled
to file written comments with the County.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County with respect to any
matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and
may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special
accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the
Collier County Facilities Management Division located at 3335 East Tamiami Trail, Suite
101, Naples, Florida 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least three business days prior to
the date of the meeting.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
THE GOVERNING BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY, A
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD
OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
AND THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY; DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A MEDIATED
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN COLLIER COUNTY V.
ORANGE TREE UTILITY CO., ET AL., CASE NO. 2014-
CA-001434 (CIRCUIT COURT IN AND F' ' COLLIER
COUNTY); DIRECTING AND AUT ' ZING THE
SIGNING OF A JOINT MOTION FOR . JUDGMENT
IN COLLIER COUNTY V. RO I TO 1 LLT, AS
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER ' AT CER LAND
TRUST AGREEMENT ACT DA . JA ' ARY 2 , 986,ET
AL., CASE NO. 07-4458-CA ( COURT IN AND
FOR COLLIER COUNTY); 9 IRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE IN IO THE REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY I' HE WATER AND
WASTEWATER IT Vr CIL IES OWNED BY
ORANGE THE • TY O. INTO THE COLLIER
COUNTY W R-S . ER STRICT PURSUANT TO
THE TERMS ' GRATION AGREEMENT;
FINDING • T INTEGRATION IS IN THE PUBLIC
INTE' ' . , ■ FORMANCE WITH SECTION
125. , FLO• 'I A STATUTES, AND SERVES A
PARA ' ' NT ' BLIC PURPOSE; APPROVING AND
AUTHO I E CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR, OR THEIR
DESIGNEE, 0 EXECUTE THE INTEGRATION
AGREEMENT; APPROVING RATES AND CHARGES;
APPROVING THE INTEGRATION CLOSING
DOCUMENTS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE INTEGRATION CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
INTEGRATION AND PERMIT THE WATER-SEWER
DISTRICT TO INITIATE SERVICE INCLUDING
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS, THE HIRING OF
NECESSARY PERSONNEL, EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
WORK ORDERS, MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING
AGREEMENTS RELATING TO UTILITY OPERATIONS
AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THIRD
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PARTIES AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO
FORMER CUSTOMERS OF ORANGE TREE UTILITY
CO.; APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FACILITIES
FROM ORANGE TREE UTILITY TO THE WATER-
SEWER DISTRICT AS OF RIGHT PURSUANT TO THE
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF COLLIER
COUNTY AND INCORPORATION OF SERVICE AREA
INTO THE WASTER-SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA;
AMENDING THE SERVICE AREA IN WHICH THE
COUNTY IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE WATER,
WASTEWATER AND RELATED SERVICES TO INCLUDE
ALL UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY NOT
LYING WITHIN SERVICE AREAS GRANTED TO THIRD
PARTIES BY THE WATER AND SEWER GULATORY
AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR LICABILITY
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD COUNT OMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,AS FOLLO
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. Pursuant to er 125, Florida Statutes, the Board of
County Commissioners (the "Board") of Coun lorida (the "County") has all the
powers of local self-government to perform ou • ti ns and render services for County
purposes in a manner not inconsiste • ith ge aw • with special law approved by vote of
the electors. Such power include • • er t• itiate and settle litigation and to acquire, own,
improve, operate, maintain, an. pose water d wastewater utility facilities.
SECTION 2. S • 'T INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The Board
has authorized and dir; • •. s . to investigate the potential integration of the water and
wastewater assets c -ntly own- .y grange Tree Utility Co. ("OTU" or the "OTU System")
serving approximately X00 wate nd wastewater connections into the Collier County Water-
Sewer District's ("CCW e ng water and wastewater system. The report resulting from
this investigation, includint i escription of the OTU System, the most recent income and
expense statement, the most recent available balance sheet, a description of the System's physical
condition, a statement of the reasonableness of the price, a statement of customer impacts, a
statement of additional investments required by the County and the County's ability and
willingness to make these investments, a description of any alternatives to integration by the
County and a statement regarding the ability of the County to operate the OTU System, attached
as Appendix A and filed with the Clerk are hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a
part hereof (hereafter referred to as the "Staff Report"). The Staff Report is intended to be a
statement demonstrating that the integration of the OTU System into the County's existing water
and wastewater system is in the public interest.
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SECTION 3. FINDINGS. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared:
(A) Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, grants the County the power to acquire, own,
operate, maintain, improve, and dispose of water and wastewater utility facilities, which powers
the County exercises through the CCWSD.
(B) OTU owns and operates certain water production, treatment, storage, transmission
and distribution systems and wastewater collection, treatment, reuse and disposal facilities within
Collier County, Florida.
(C) The County and Roberto Bollt, as successor/trustee of a certain Land Trust
Agreement dated January 27, 1986 have been involved in an eminent domain action filed by the
County which has been pending since 2007 (Case No. 07-4458-CA) (the "Condemnation
Litigation"). The County previously has made payment in t amount of $300,000 in full
compensation for the property taken, in which OTU and of nterests possessed proprietary
rights.
(D) OTU, Orangetree Associates and Rob Bollt, as s ssor trustee of a certain
Land Trust Agreement dated January 27, 1986 ectiv , "Orang Tree") and the County
have entered several agreements reflected, in part, y Ordinance Nos. 87-13 and 12-09,
each of which contemplates the integration of the 0 stem into the CCWSD (collectively,
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the agreements and ordinances are referred •. as th evelopment Agreement").
(E) Orange Tree refused t. .nve U 'stem to the County consistent with the
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terms of the Development Agree' reby using the County to initiate a lawsuit against
Orange Tree in Collier Count .e .r: _ ree , 't Co. et al., Case No. 2014-CA-001434 (the
"Pending Litigation").
(F) The Bo- is re. ed . .old a public hearing on the integration by conveyance
of the OTU System the CC 1 in order to ensure that such integration serves the public
interest. Interested pe had an .portunity to attend and participate in the hearing.
(G) CCWSD ow . ip of the OTU System will provide an opportunity for the
County to:
(1) address and balance the impact of growth with the need to provide and
plan for quality water production, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution, and
wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities necessary to accommodate existing
development and anticipated future growth in a manner concurrent with the demands for such
facilities in the area, the requirements of state and federal mandates, and the demands of new
development and the County's statutory responsibility to implement financially feasible
comprehensive plans;
(2) further develop a regional approach relative to the comprehensive supply,
distribution, and treatment of water and the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater in
the County;
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(3) create economies of scale relative to operations, maintenance, customer
service and management;
(4) provide current and future users of the OTU System with cost efficient
services by the County at reasonable rates;
(5) provide that the operation and maintenance of the OTU System is done in
a proactive and environmentally responsible manner;
(6) reduce inefficient expansion and extension of service capacities and avoid
the proliferation of smaller treatment facilities and sites;
(7) accomplish a greater public use and increased public benefit which results
from the ownership, operation and control of the OTU System by e County; and
(8) enable the County to more effective efficiently plan and fulfill its
comprehensive planning requirements as provided by and ure that high quality, cost
efficient water and wastewater utility services are avai e to additi County residents.
SECTION 4. DETERMINATION OF P SE AND BENEFIT. Based upon
the legislative findings incorporated herein, the Boar ressly determines that the integration
of the OTU System into CCWSD's existin .nd water system pursuant to the terms
of the Integration Agreement (the "Integrate• Ag . - a ' attached hereto as part of the Staff
Report in Appendix A and incorpo - -d he • =nd - provision of water and wastewater
services through facilities owned ■ SD k stitutes a paramount public purpose and is in
the best interest of the health, elfar, If the County and its inhabitants and affected
ratepayers.
SECTION 5. ' E'4 A I N OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIG ON. Se en of the Pending Litigation pursuant to the terms of the
Mediated Settlement -ement -sented to the Board this date will resolve all outstanding
issues among the parties, . ••in- he fees and costs of continuing the litigation and result in the
integration of the OTU Sy into CCWSD in a manner and timeframe consistent with the
public interest.
SECTION 6. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST FOR FINAL
JUDGMENT TO BE ENTERED IN CONDEMNATION LITIGATION. Conclusion of the
Condemnation Litigation pursuant to the terms of the Joint Motion for Final Judgment presented
to the Board this date will resolve all outstanding issues among the parties and eliminate the fees
and costs of continuing the litigation, all in a manner consistent with the public interest.
SECTION 7. PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION FOR INTEGRATION. In
making the public interest determination concerning the transactions contemplated by the County
relating to the integration of the OTU System, the Board has considered numerous factors,
including but not limited to the following matters required by section 125.3401, Florida Statutes:
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(A) The most recently available income and expense statement(s) of the OTU System;
(B) The most recently available balance sheet(s) of the OTU System;
(C) A statement of the existing rate base of the OTU System for regulatory purposes;
(D) The general physical condition of the OTU System;
(E) The reasonableness of the purchase price;
(F) The impacts of the contemplated integration of the OTU System into CCWSD's
existing water and wastewater system on utility customers served by the OTU System, both
positive and negative;
(G) Any additional investment required in the System and the ability and
willingness of CCWSD to make that investment;
(H) The alternatives to the contemplated in ation and t otential impact on utility
customers if the OTU System is not integrated wit WS systems; nd
(I) The ability of CCWSD to provide an intain high quality and cost effective
utility service.
SECTION 8. APPROVAL PPR a ME • D TTLEMENT AGREEMENT. The
Mediated Settlement Agreemen . + a 'g OTU, the County and others, including
appendices thereto, submitted is da to th- oard of County Commissioners is hereby
approved. The Chair or Vice 'a. • •esignee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Mediated Settlement A: _- - - t . such appendices thereto as may require signing by the
Chair, Vice Chair or d- - ee.
SECTION 9. ' 'ROV OF JOINT MOTION FOR FINAL JUDGMENT. The
Joint Motion for Final Ju. 'en ' and among the County, Roberto Bollt, successor/trustee, and
others submitted this date e Board of County Commissioners is hereby approved. The
Chair, Vice Chair or their designee is hereby authorized to execute the Joint Motion for Final
Judgment.
SECTION 10. APPROVAL OF INTEGRATION AGREEMENT BY AND
AMONG OTU, THE COUNTY AND OTHERS. The Integration Agreement by and among
OTU, the County and others, including appendices thereto, submitted at this duly called public
meeting are hereby approved. The Chair or Vice Chair, or their designee is hereby authorized to
execute the Integration Agreement.
SECTION 11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO PERMIT THE
WATER-SEWER DISTRICT TO INITIATE SERVICE. The Water-Sewer District may be
required to enter certain agreements for the provision of electricity, chemicals, materials or
services in order to initiate service upon completion of the integration. The Chair or Vice-Chair,
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or their designee, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as may be necessary to permit
the CCWSD to initiate service in the OTU Service Area including necessary work orders and
assignments to CCWSD of, and modifications to, existing agreements relating to CCWSD utility
operations. CCWSD is further authorized to retain additional employees as necessary to operate
the integrated facilities and CCWSD budget amendments provided in Appendix C are hereby
approved.
SECTION 12. APPROVAL OF RATES. The schedule of rates and charges effective
as of the date of the OTU System integration into CCWSD shall be those rates currently in effect
and being charged to customers currently being served by CCWSD pursuant to Uniform Billing
Ordinance 2013-44 and County Resolution 2011-41, pertinent portions of which are attached
hereto as Appendix B, and such rates, fees and charges are hereby approved and adopted for the
OTU System as of closing of the integration.
SECTION 13. APPROVAL OF INTEGRATION D MENTS. The Chair or Vice
Chair, or their designee, are hereby authorized and directed ute and deliver all documents,
papers, and instruments, as may be created and amende' roug e date of integration of the
assets of Orange Tree Utility Co. into CCWSD, an. . e all acti ecessary and proper to
effect the integration of the OTU System includin' .ut no imited to, conveyance and closing
documents (collectively, the "Integration Documen ' cution of the Integration Documents
by the Chair, Vice Chair, or their designee, shall ■ aeemed to be conclusive evidence of
approval of such Integration Documents. e pr. 'ons of the Integration Documents,
when executed and delivered by the County, . -. h r ein, shall be deemed to be a part of
this Resolution as fully and to the sa 1- -xtent corp.rated verbatim herein.
SECTION 14. APP' TR. SFER AS EX OFFICIO GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE COLLIE' 1 - ER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY.
The integration of subst. • . .f the assets of OTU into the CCWSD pursuant to the
Integration Agreemen .vin. -n 'ced and a hearing held, is hereby found to be in the
public interest and a oved as o 'ght sursuant to section 134-369(f) of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier .unty, F ida. The certificate previously issued by the Water and
Wastewater Authority to ' U • erminated effective on the date of the integration of related
assets into the CCWSD an. service area of OTU shall become part of the service area of
CCWSD on such date.
SECTION 15. EXPANSION OF COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER
SERVICE AREA. The area in which the County is authorized to exclusively provide water,
• wastewater and related services shall include all unincorporated areas of the County not lying
within areas specifically excluded by Chapter 2003-353, Laws of Florida which includes only
those areas served by the Immokalee Water and Sewer District, the City of Marco Island, the
City of Naples, the area known as Golden Gate currently served by the Florida Governmental
Utility Authority, the boundaries of Everglades City and areas authorized to be served as of the
date of this Resolution by the Collier County Water-Sewer Regulatory Authority. The County's
water and wastewater service areas shall include all remaining unincorporated areas of the
County. The County also is authorized to enter such agreements with municipalities, towns or
other governmental authorities or privately-owned utilities as may be necessary and in the public
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interest to achieve the efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly provision of water,
wastewater and related services to all areas of the County.
SECTION 16. GENERAL AUTHORITY. The Chair or Vice-Chair, or their designee,
and counsel, agents and officials of the County are hereby authorized to do all acts and things
required of them consistent with the requirements of this Resolution and the Integration
Agreement for the full, punctual and complete performance of all the terms and covenants
contained in the Integration Agreement and this Resolution. Each member of the Board, officers,
attorneys and other agents or employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver any and all papers and instruments and to do and cause to be done all acts
and things necessary or proper for carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Resolution
or the Integration Agreement. The Vice Chair, or a designee of the Chair or Vice Chair, is
authorized to do all things required by this Resolution of the Chair in his absence or
unavailability.
SECTION 17. APPLICABILITY AND EFFEC ATE. This Resolution shall
be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof an 11 to ffect immediately upon its
adoption.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED at the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, acting as the Ex-Officio Board of the Collier County
Water-Sewer District and the Ex-Officio Board of the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority on the day of , 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS THE
GOVERNING BODY OF COLLIER COUNTY
AND EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT AND EX-
OFFICIO BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
BY:
TIM N
Cha' an
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
BY:
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
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Appendix A
Staff Report
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Appendix B
Schedule of Rates and Charges
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Acct. #059405
June 5, 2015
Naples Daily News
1100 Immokalee Road
Naples, Florida 34110
Re: CCWSD Notice of Public Hearing
Dear Legals:
Please advertise the above referenced notice of hearing on Wednesday, June
10, 2015 and again on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and kindly send the
Affidavit of Publication, in duplicate, together with charges involved to this
office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Martha Vergara,
Deputy Clerk
P.O. 45001153831
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INTEGRATION OF THE ASSETS OF ORANGE
TREE UTILITY CO. INTO THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT,
LOCATED IN COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY
RATES IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; TO ESTABLISH RATES AND CHARGES AND
MODIFY THE SERVICE AREA OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER
DISTRICT.
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida as the governing body of
Collier County and Ex-Officio the governing board of the Collier County Water-Sewer
District announces a public hearing to which all interested persons are invited. Such
public hearing will be held to determine whether the integration of the water and
wastewater assets of Orange Tree Utility Co. located in Collier County, Florida into the
Collier County Water-Sewer District (CCWSD) and the implementation of County water
and wastewater rates and charges is in the public interest. The Board also will consider
modifications of the service area of the District to include all unincorporated areas of the
County not lying within the service areas of the Immokalee Water and Sewer District,
the City of Marco Island, the City of Naples, the area known as Golden Gate currently
served by the Florida Governmental Utility Authority, the boundaries of Everglades City
and areas authorized by the Collier-County Water-Sewer Regulatory Authority to be
served by third parties. The public hearing will be on June 23, 2015, commencing at
9:00 a.m., at the Board of County Commissioner Chambers at the Collier County
Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, Florida 34112.
The rates and charges which will be effective for services provided on the date the
County assumes ownership of the Orange Tree Utility Co. facilities are as follows:
Rates Effective 10/1/15 Orange Tree CCWSD TGAL
Water Base Charge/month $15.29 $20.18
Water Volume Charge/TGAL $ 4.14 $ 2.77 Block 1 0-5
$ 4.17 Block 2 6-10
$ 5.54 Block 3 11-20
$ 6.92 Block 4 21-30
$ 8.30 Block 5 31-50
$11.07 Block 6 >50
Wastewater Base Charge/month $ 14.60 $30.83
Wastewater Volume Charge/month $ 3.71 $ 4.34
All remaining rates and charges authorized by the CCWSD Uniform Billing, Operating
and Regulatory Standards Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, also shall be applied
by CCWSD upon assuming ownership.
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A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available
for inspection at the Collier County Government Center. All residents of the County
including customers of Orange Tree Utility Co. and the Collier County Water-Sewer
District, affected property owners, tenants or occupants, and all other interested
persons, shall have an opportunity to be heard. All such persons shall also be entitled
to file written comments with the County.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County with respect to any
matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and
may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special
accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the
Collier County Facilities Management Division located at 3335 East Tamiami Trail, Suite
101, Naples, Florida 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least three business days prior to
the date of the meeting.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
By: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
Martha S. Vergara
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From: Martha S. Vergara
Sent: Friday,June 05, 2015 10:46 AM
To: Naples Daily News Legals
Subject: CCWSD Notice of Public Hearing
Attachments: CCWSD Notice of Hearing (6-23-15).doc; CCWSD Notice of Public Hearing
(6-23-15).doc
Importance: High
Legals,
Please advertise the following attached ad Wednesday, June 10, 2015 and again on
Wednesday June 17, 2015.
Please forward an ok when received, if you have any questions feel free to call me.
Thanks,
Martha Vergara, BMR Senior Clerk
Minutes and Records Dept.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
& Value Adjustment Board
Office: (239) 252-7240
Fax: (239) 252-8408
E-mail: martha.vergaraa,collierclerk.com
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Martha S. Vergara
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Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:59 AM
To: Martha S. Vergara
Subject: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
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Hi Martha!
Please find proof for your review attached for Publication on Wednesdays June 10th and 17th, 2015.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1 7
Nana OF INTENT TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INTEGRATION OF THE ASSETS OF ORANGE TREE
UTILITY CO. INTO THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT, LOCATED IN
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY RATES IS IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST;TO ESTABLISH RATES AND CHARGES AND MODIFY THE SERVICE
AREA OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DIS1 WU.
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida as the governing
body of Collier County and Ex=Officio the governing board of the Collier County
Water-Sewer District announces a public hearing to which all interested persons
are invited. Such public hearing will be held to determine whether the integration
of the water and wastewater assets of Orange Tree Utility Co. located in Collier
'County, Florida into the Collier County Water-Sewer District (CCWSD) and the
Implementation of County water and wastewater rates and charges is in the public
Interest. The Board also will consider modifications of the service area of the
District to include all unincorporated areas of the County not lying within the
service areas of the Immoka lee Water and Sewer District, the City of Marco Island,
the City of Naples, the area,known as Golden Gate currently served by the Florida
Governmental Utility Authority, the boundaries of Everglades City and areas
authorized by the Collier-CountyWater-Sewer Regulatory Authority to be served
by third parties. The public hearing will be on June 23, 2015, commencing at 9:00
a.rn., at the Board of County Commissioner Chambers at the Collier County
Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, Florida 34112..
The rates and charges which will beeffective for services provided on the date the
county assumes ownership of the Orange Tree Utility Co. fadlltles are as follows:
Rates Effective 10/1/15 Orange Tree CCWSD TEAL.
Water Base Charge/month $15.29 $20.18
Water Volume ChargefrGAL $ 4.14 $ 2.77 Block 1 0-5
$ 4.17 Block 2 5-10
$ S.54 Block 3. 11-20
$ 6.92 Block 4 21-30
$ 8.30 Block 5 31-50
$11.07 Block 6 >50
Wastewater Base Charge/month $ 14.60 $30.83
Wastewater Volume Charge./month 5 3.71 $ 4.34
All remaining rates and charges authorized by the CCWSD Uniform Billing,
Operating and Regulators/Standards Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, also shall
be applied by CCWSD upon assuming ownership.
A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file with the Clerk to the Board and Is
available for inspection at the Collier County Government Center All residents of
the County Including customers of Orange Tree Utility Co. and the Collier County
Water-Sewer District, affected property owners,tenants or occupants, and all other
interested persons, shall have an opportunity to be heard. All such persons shall
also be entitled to file written comments with the County.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County with respect to any
matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the
proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special
accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should, contact
the Collier County Facilities Management Division located at 3335 East TarniaMi
Trail, Suite 101 Naples, Florida 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380 at least three business
days prior to the date of the Meeting.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
cOLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
'DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
By: Martha Verger.% Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
June 10 & 17, 2015 No 2059535
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Martha S. Vergara
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:02 PM
To: BelloneJoseph (josephbellone @colliergov.net); Rodriguez, Wanda
(WandaRodriguez @colliergov.net); Ashton, Heidi; NeetVirginia
(VirginiaNeet @colliergov.net)
Subject: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Attachments: UAS8BA7.jpg
Hello All,
Please see attached ad proof from NDN, let me know of any changes ASAP as it is set to run on this Wednesday if
approved on tomorrow at the Board Meeting!
Thanks,
Martha
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Yilmaz, George
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 2:45 PM
To: Martha S.Vergara;Armstrong, Brian; Bellone,Joseph;Teach, Scott
Subject: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Attachments: UAS8BA7 jpg
APPROVED
Original Message
From: Armstrong, Brian [mailto:barmstronangn-tally.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 2:42 PM
To: BelloneJoseph; TeachScott
Cc: YilmazGeorge
Subject: RE: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Looks correct
Original Message
From: BelloneJoseph [mailto:josephbellone @colliergov.net]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:12 PM
To: TeachScott; Armstrong, Brian
Cc: YilmazGeorge
Subject: FW: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Rates look good to go
Original Message
From: Martha S. Vergara [mailto:Martha.Vergara @collierclerk.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:02 PM
To: BelloneJoseph; RodriguezWanda; AshtonHeidi; NeetVirginia
Subject: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Hello All,
Please see attached ad proof from NDN, let me know of any changes ASAP as it is set to run on
this Wednesday if approved on tomorrow at the Board Meeting!
Thanks,
Martha
Under Florida Law,e-mail addresses are public records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send
electronic mail to this entity.Instead,contact this office by telephone or in writing.
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Rodriguez, Wanda
Sent: Monday,June 08, 2015 3:09 PM
To: Martha S. Vergara
Cc: Bellone, Joseph; Neet,Virginia
Subject: re: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Attachments: UAS8BA7 jpg
Martha,
This ad is approved for publication. Thanks for getting this one through on short notice!
Wanda Rodriguez, MCP
.advanced Certified Paralegal
Office of the County Attorney
(239)252-840o
From: TeachScott
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 3:06 PM
To: RodriguezWanda
Subject: RE: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
This looks good to go.
Scott R.Teach
Deputy County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Tel: (239) 252-8400
Fax: (239) 252-6300
Office of the County Attorney,3299 East Tamiami Trail,Suite 800, Naples, FL 34112
Under Florida Law,e-mail addresses are public records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do
not send electronic mail to this entity.Instead,contact this office by telephone or in writing.
From: RodriguezWanda
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:38 PM
To: TeachScott
Cc: AshtonHeidi
Subject: FW: CCWSD Hearing Notice - Ad proof
Importance: High
Scott,
Please advise if the attached ad proof is approved.
Heidi,
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Martha S. Vergara
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 3:10 PM
To: 'Gori, Ivonne'
Subject: RE: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
Ivonne,
This ad has been reviewed and approved by the legal department, please proceed with publishing as requested.
Thanks,
Martha
Original Message
From: Gori, Ivonne [mailto:ivonne.gori @naplesnews.com]
Sent: Monday,June 08, 2015 11:59 AM
To: Martha S. Vergara
Subject: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
Hi Martha!
Please find proof for your review attached for Publication on Wednesdays June 10th and 17th, 2015.
Thanks!
Ivonne
Ivonne Gori I Legal Advertising Specialist
0: 239.213.6061 F: 239.352.1251
E: ivonne.gori @NaplesNews.com
A: 1100 Immokalee Road I Naples, FL 34110
Thank you for placing your ad.
Date 06/08/15
Publication NDN
Account Number 508751
Ad Number 2059535
Total Ad Cost $924.48
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Gori, Ivonne <ivonne.gori @naplesnews.com>
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 3:14 PM
To: Martha S. Vergara
Subject: RE: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
Thank you Martha!
Released.
Ivonne Gori I Legal Advertising Specialist
0: 239.213.6061 F: 239.352.1251
E: ivonne.gori @NaplesNews.com
A: 1100 Immokalee Road I Naples, FL 34110
Original Message
From: Martha S. Vergara [mailto:Martha.Vergara@collierclerk.com]
Sent: Monday,June 08, 2015 3:10 PM
To: Gori, Ivonne
Subject: RE: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
Ivonne,
This ad has been reviewed and approved by the legal department, please proceed with publishing as requested.
Thanks,
Martha
Original Message
From: Gori, Ivonne [mailto:ivonne.gori@naplesnews.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:59 AM
To: Martha S. Vergara
Subject: 2059535 Ad Confirmation
Hi Martha!
Please find proof for your review attached for Publication on Wednesdays June 10th and 17th, 2015.
Thanks!
Ivonne
Ivonne Gori I Legal Advertising Specialist
0: 239.213.6061 F: 239.352.1251
E: ivonne.gori @NaplesNews.com
A: 1100 Immokalee Road I Naples, FL 34110
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INTEGRATION OF THE ASSETS OF ORANGE TREE
NAPLES DAILY NEWS UTILITY CO. INTO THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT, LOCATED Ih
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY RATES IS IN THE
Published Daily AREA OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WAR-SEWER DISTRICT CHARGES AND MODIFY THE SERVICE
Naples,FL 34110 The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida as the governinc
body of Collier County and Ex-Officio the governing board of the Collier Count
Water-Sewer District announces a public hearing to which all interested person.
are invited. Such public hearing will be held to determine whether the integratior
Affidavit of Publication of the water and wastewater assets of Orange Tree Utility Co. located in Collie
County, Florida into the Collier County Water-Sewer District (CCWSD) and thf
implementation of County water and wastewater rates and charges is in the publi,
State of Florida interest. The Board also will consider modifications of the service area of thr
District to include all unincorporated areas of the County not lying within thi
service areas of the Immokalee Water and Sewer District,the City of Marco Island
the City of Naples,the area known as Golden Gate currently served by the Florid+
Counties of Collier and Lee Governmental Utility Authority, the boundaries of Everglades City and area
authorized by the Collier-County Water-Sewer Regulatory Authority to be server
by third parties. The public hearing will be on June 23,2015,commencing at 9:0i
a.m., at the Board of County Commissioner Chambers at the Collier Count
Before the undersigned they serve as the authority,personally Government Center,3299 Tamiami Trail East,3rd Floor,Naples,Florida 34112.
The rates and charges which will be effective for services provided on the date th,
appeared Daniel McDermott, who on oath says that she serves as County assumes ownership of the Orange Tree Utility Co.facilities are as follows:
Inside Sales Manager of the Naples Daily News, a daily Rates Effective 10/1/15 Orange Tree CCWSD TGAL
g p Y Y Water Base Charge/month $15.29 $20.18
newspaper published at Naples, in Collier County, Florida; Water Volume Charge/TGAL $4.14 $412.77 Block
2 1 6-10-5
distributed in Collier and Lee counties of Florida; that the $ 5.54 Block 21'-30
$ 8.30 Block 5 31-50
attached copy of the advertising, being a $11.07 Block 6 50
Wastewater Base Charge/month $14.60 $30.83
Wastewater Volume Charge/month$ 3.71 $4.34
PUBLIC NOTICE All remaining rates and charges authorized by the CCWSD Uniform Billinc
Operating and Regulatory Standards Ordinance No.2001-73,as amended, also sha
be applied by CCWSD upon assuming ownership.
in the matter of PUBLIC NOTICE A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file with the Clerk to the Board and
available for inspection at the Collier County Government Center. All residents c
the County including customers of Orange Tree Utility Co. and the Collier Count
was newspaper ublished in said 2 times in the issue Water-Sewer District, affected property owners, tenants or occupants,and all othc
p interested persons, shall have an opportunity to be heard. All such persons sha
on June 10 and 17, 2015. also be entitled to file written comments with the County.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County with respect to an
matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of th
proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made,including th
Affiant further says that the said Naples Daily News is a newspaper testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing specie
ppublished at Naples, in said Collier County, and that the said accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contai
p Y� the Collier County Facilities Management Division located at 3335 East Tamian
newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Collier Trail, Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least three busine
Y 1> days prior to the date of the •meeting.
County, Florida; distributed in Collier and Lee counties of Florida, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
each day and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post TIM NANCE,CHAIRMAN
office in Naples, in said Collier County, Florida, for a period of one DWIGHT E.BROCK,CLERK
year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of By:Martha Vergara,Deputy Clerk(SEAL)
June 10&17 7015 Nn 705951
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor 7
promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate,
commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for
publication in the said newspaper.
(Signature of affiant)
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This 24th day of June, 2015
(Signature of notary public)
cse p4BG Notary Public State of Florida
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