Agenda 03/14/2017 Item #10A03/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Discussion with the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to consider the level of support for
acquiring utility services provided by the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA)
providing water and wastewater services within the Golden Gate service area.
OBJECTIVE: Determine Board of County Commission vision and support for acquiring, via transfer,
all assets and inventory of the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) providing water and
wastewater services within the Golden Gate service area, placing the utility service under the operation of
Collier County Utilities Department; providing direction for staff to return with all appropriate transfer
documents and legislative amendments at a future meeting.
CONSIDERATIONS: Water and wastewater services are provided within Golden Gate under authority
established by FGUA. On March 1, 1999, an Interlocal Agreement, between FGUA and the Collier
County Water-Sewer District (the District) was executed as authorized under Part 1, Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes. (Attachment A).
Residents receiving utility services provided by FGUA pay premium water and sewer rates as compared
to rates charged by the District to residents outside of the Golden Gate service area. The majority of
residents within the FGUA service area are served by private wells and septic tanks. Residences are in
close proximity to each other and such use poses a significant risk of contamination of individual water
wells or supply sources for the entire region. Private water wells and septic tanks age over time, have a
limited lifecycle, and there is wide disparity in the level of maintenance by various property owners to
extend the life and functionality of the tanks.
Should the County acquire the FGUA utility system, an opportunity exists to address safe and reliable
drinking water and wastewater service delivery, provide water to residents at best value rates, make a
long-term investment improving viability in the utility system, and provide a long -term strategy to
address environmental impacts.
Because FGUA is a public utility, and the FGUA Board supports acquisition of the system by the District,
ownership transfer is viewed as a cooperative and beneficial venture for both entities, as well as residents
served by the utility. The terms for acquiring FGUA are provided through a clearly defined Interlocal
Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal Impact associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acquisition of FGUA utilities would meet current Growth
Management Plan standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners support the vision as proposed
directing staff to move forward with the feasibility assessment toward the acquisition of all assets and
inventory of FGUA pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement to provide water and wastewater services within
the Golden Gate service area, placing the utility service under the operation of Collier County Utilities
Department; directing staff to return with all appropriate transfer documents and legis lative amendments
for consideration and formal action at a future meeting after the feasibility assessment is completed.
Prepared by: Dave Lykins, Exec. Coord. for District #3 Commissioner Burt Saunders
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. COLLIER COUNTY-FGUA INTERLOCAL WITH PURCHASE OPTION (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doc ID: 2845
Item Summary: Discussion with the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to consider the
level of support for acquiring utility services provided by the Florida Governmental Utility Authority
(FGUA) providing water and wastewater services within the Golden Gate service area.
Meeting Date: 03/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Dave Lykins
03/06/2017 3:12 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Burt Saunders
03/06/2017 3:12 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Utilities Department George Yilmaz Level 1 Division Reviewer Skipped 03/06/2017 4:25 PM
Public Utilities Department George Yilmaz Level 2 Division Administrator Review Skipped 03/06/2017 4:27 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/06/2017 4:50 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/07/2017 9:35 AM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 03/07/2017 4:24 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/08/2017 12:07 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM
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