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CCWWA Final Order 2018-01i COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY Conference Room 609/610, Growth Management Department 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104 2:00 p.m., February 12, 2018 Notice: All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register prior to speaking. Requests to address the Authority on subjects, which are not on this agenda, must be submitted in writing with explanation to the Executive Director, Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority, GMD/Office of Operations and Regulatory Management, 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples Florida 34104, at least ten (10) days in prior to the date of the meeting and will be heard under “Open to the Public.” Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Authority will need a record of proceedings pertaining thereto, and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. All registered public speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the Chairman. Points of contact: Kenneth Kovensky, Director of Operations & Regulatory Management 239.252.2388; Ashley Lang, Senior Management/Budget Analyst 239.252.2302. A G E N D A I. Call to Order (Determination of Quorum) and Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda – Meeting of February 12, 2018 III. Approval of Minutes – Meeting of July 10, 2017 page 1 IV. Items Requiring Action by Authority A. Final Order 2018-01 – Annual Price Index page 4 B. Annual Election of Officers page 41 V. Staff Discussion A. Florida Governmental Utility Authority B. Ave Maria Utility Company Update C. Developer Agreements VI. Open to the Public VII. Authority Members Discussion VIII. Adjourn 37.A.2 Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Agenda Index 02-12-18 (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) ATTACHMENT *A" Final Order No. 2018-01 Februarl' 12,2018 Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority RE: Establishment of20l8 Price Index Factor 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) FINAL ORDER NO.2O18-OI COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY A FINAL ORDER OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION I-6, COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 96.6, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2OI8 PRICE INDEX FACTOR SET ANNUALLY BY THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, FOR UTILIZATION IN PRICE INDEX RATE APPLICATIONS FOR NONEXEMPT WATER AND/OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES PROVIDING SERVICE IN UNINCORPORATED COLLIER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, provides lor the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority (AUTHORITY) to adopt a price index factor for water and/or wastewater utilities on or before May 1 5th of each calendar year for the utilization in price index rate application; and WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, provides that the price index factor shall be equivalent to the price index factor set annually by the Florida Public Service Commission (COMMISSION); and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION issued Order No. PSC-201 7-0480-PAA-WS on December 21,2017, establishing the 2018 Price Index of 1.76 percent for water and/or wastewater utilities; to be effective January 8, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority, in public meeting assen.rbled, that: I . The 2018 Price Index is 1.76 percent. 2. Any water and./or wastewater utility that intends to increase its rates by implementation of this price index must notify the AUTHORITY on or after the effective date of this Final Order of such intent and shall apply the 2018 Price Index to applicable 2017 calerrdar year operation and maintenance expenses. 3. Utilities using the 2018 Price Index shall use the fbrms attached as Appendices "A", *8", "C" and "D", and shall follow all price index application requirements specified in Collier County Ordinance No. 96-06, as amended, before implementing any index. 4. This Order shall become ellective upon adoption by the AUTHORITY and shall remain in effect until the AUTHORITY authorizes a change. 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) This Final Order adopted this l2th day of February, 2018, after motion, second, and majority vote favoring the same. Approved as to form and legality: Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attomey COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) APPENDIX "A" 2018 PRICE INDEX APPLICATION TEST YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3I, 2017I WATER SEWERUtility: 2017 Operation and maintenance Expenses (O&M) LESS: (a) Pass-Through Items: (1) Purchased Power (2) Purchased Water (3) Purchased Sewage Treatment (4) Othel: (b) Rate Case Expenses Included In 2017 Expenses (c) Adjustments to O&M Expenses from last rate case. if applicable: (l) (2) Costs to be Indexed Multiply by the 2018 Price Index Factor Indexed Costs Add: Pass-Throughltems Total oflndexed Costs and Pass-Through Items 0.0176 0.0t7 6 Divide Total of Indexed Costs and Pass-Through Items by Expansion Factor for Regulatory Assessment Fees 0.980 Increase in Revenue Divide by 2017 Annualized Revenue3 Percentage Increase in Rates rThis amount should be for the calendar year 2017. Ifthe utility is on a fiscal year, a pro rata_ distribution between the utility's two affected annual reports should be incllded as a supplemental attachment. The annual reports or general ledgi:rs should be used as the s.ource documen(s). The utility is requirecl to send a worksheet showing the pro rata distribution. , 2If applicable,^deduct on th^is line any other expenses for which a pass-through has been received. Specify the type of expense, which is teing deducted. Jlf rates changed during or subsequent to calendar year 2ol7 . the book revenues must be adjusted to show the changes and-an explanarion oi the calculation should be urtu.n.a io thls torm. (See Appendix "B" for instructions and sample format.) 0.980 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) APPENDIX "B' ANNUALIZED REVENUE WORKSHEET Have rates charged for customer services changed since January I ,2017? ( ) Ifno, the utility should use actual revenues. This form may be disregarded. ( ) If yes, the utility must annualize its revenues. Complete the remainder of this form. Annualizing calculates the revenue the utility would have earned based upon 2017 customer consumption at the most current rates in effect. To complete this calculation, the utility will need consumption data for 2017 to apply to the existing rate schedule. Below is a sample, which may be used. CALCULATION OF ANNUALIZED REVENUES' Current Rates Annualized Revenuesx Residential Bills(,..-/8 x r4 meters 1" meters 1 %" meters 2" meters Total No. Bills Gallons Sold Other Revenue 2 2 2 General Service: S, !.-/8 X 74 melefs 1" meters 1 %" meters 2" meters 3" meters 4" meters 6" meters Total No. Bills Gallons Sold Other Revenue Total Annualized Revenues for 2017 rAnnualized revenues must be calculated separately if the utility consists of both a water system and a sewer system. This form is designed specifically for utilities using a base facility charge rate structure. If annualized revenues must be calculated and further assistance is needed, contact the Utility Regulation Staff at (239) 252-2302. 2Complete only ifbilling charge is separate. 212 $ Number of Bills/ Gallons Sold 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) APPENDIX "C" AFFIDAVIT t.UNDER OATH hereby affirms that I am the duly authorized representative of and that the fisures and calculations upon which the change in rates is based are accurate and that the change will not cause said to exceed its last authorized or calculated rate of retum, pursuant to Section I-6 (l) (4), Collier County Ordinance No. 96-06, as amended, which is o/o This affidavit is made pursuant to this utility's request for a 2018 price index rate lncrease Title (Print Name) Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to belore me by on ,20_, who is personally known to me produced as identification (Printed Name of Notary) My Commission Expires: 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 782 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) APPENDIX "D" NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS On February 121h, 2018, the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority adopted provisions permitting water and sewer utilities to adjust the rates it charges to its customers without those customers bearing the additional expense ofa public hearing. The adjustments in rates would depend on increases or decreases in non-controllable expenses subject to inflationary pressures such as chemicals, and other operational and maintenance costs. On filed notice ofintent with the Growth Management Department (GMD) Operations & Regulatory Management Division, to increase water and wastewater rates as a result of this action. If acknowledged and approved by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority, water rates will increase by approximately _% and wastewater rates by _%. The adjusted rates should be reflected on your biil. Should you have any questions, please contact your local utility office. Be sure to have your account number handy for quick reference. Customers may also direct inquiries to the GMD Operations & Regulatory Management Division, 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104 at (239) 252-2302. 37.A.3 Packet Pg. 783 Attachment: Final Order 2018-01 2018 Price Index Signed (4845 : Water and Wastewater Authority - February 12, 2018) ATTACHMENT *A" Final Order No. 2018-01 Februarl' 12,2018 Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority RE: Establishment of20l8 Price Index Factor FINAL ORDER NO.2O18-OI COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY A FINAL ORDER OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION I-6, COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 96.6, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2OI8 PRICE INDEX FACTOR SET ANNUALLY BY THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, FOR UTILIZATION IN PRICE INDEX RATE APPLICATIONS FOR NONEXEMPT WATER AND/OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES PROVIDING SERVICE IN UNINCORPORATED COLLIER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, provides lor the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority (AUTHORITY) to adopt a price index factor for water and/or wastewater utilities on or before May 1 5th of each calendar year for the utilization in price index rate application; and WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, provides that the price index factor shall be equivalent to the price index factor set annually by the Florida Public Service Commission (COMMISSION); and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION issued Order No. PSC-201 7-0480-PAA-WS on December 21,2017, establishing the 2018 Price Index of 1.76 percent for water and/or wastewater utilities; to be effective January 8, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority, in public meeting assen.rbled, that: I . The 2018 Price Index is 1.76 percent. 2. Any water and./or wastewater utility that intends to increase its rates by implementation of this price index must notify the AUTHORITY on or after the effective date of this Final Order of such intent and shall apply the 2018 Price Index to applicable 2017 calerrdar year operation and maintenance expenses. 3. Utilities using the 2018 Price Index shall use the fbrms attached as Appendices "A", *8", "C" and "D", and shall follow all price index application requirements specified in Collier County Ordinance No. 96-06, as amended, before implementing any index. 4. This Order shall become ellective upon adoption by the AUTHORITY and shall remain in effect until the AUTHORITY authorizes a change. This Final Order adopted this l2th day of February, 2018, after motion, second, and majority vote favoring the same. Approved as to form and legality: Ashton-Cicko Managing Assistant County Attomey COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY APPENDIX "A" 2018 PRICE INDEX APPLICATION TEST YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3I, 2017I WATER SEWERUtility: 2017 Operation and maintenance Expenses (O&M) LESS: (a) Pass-Through Items: (1) Purchased Power (2) Purchased Water (3) Purchased Sewage Treatment (4) Othel: (b) Rate Case Expenses Included In 2017 Expenses (c) Adjustments to O&M Expenses from last rate case. if applicable: (l) (2) Costs to be Indexed Multiply by the 2018 Price Index Factor Indexed Costs Add: Pass-Throughltems Total oflndexed Costs and Pass-Through Items 0.0176 0.0t7 6 Divide Total of Indexed Costs and Pass-Through Items by Expansion Factor for Regulatory Assessment Fees 0.980 Increase in Revenue Divide by 2017 Annualized Revenue3 Percentage Increase in Rates rThis amount should be for the calendar year 2017. Ifthe utility is on a fiscal year, a pro rata_ distribution between the utility's two affected annual reports should be incllded as a supplemental attachment. The annual reports or general ledgi:rs should be used as the s.ource documen(s). The utility is requirecl to send a worksheet showing the pro rata distribution. , 2If applicable,^deduct on th^is line any other expenses for which a pass-through has been received. Specify the type of expense, which is teing deducted. Jlf rates changed during or subsequent to calendar year 2ol7 . the book revenues must be adjusted to show the changes and-an explanarion oi the calculation should be urtu.n.a io thls torm. (See Appendix "B" for instructions and sample format.) 0.980 APPENDIX "B' ANNUALIZED REVENUE WORKSHEET Have rates charged for customer services changed since January I ,2017? ( ) Ifno, the utility should use actual revenues. This form may be disregarded. ( ) If yes, the utility must annualize its revenues. Complete the remainder of this form. Annualizing calculates the revenue the utility would have earned based upon 2017 customer consumption at the most current rates in effect. To complete this calculation, the utility will need consumption data for 2017 to apply to the existing rate schedule. Below is a sample, which may be used. CALCULATION OF ANNUALIZED REVENUES' Current Rates Annualized Revenuesx Residential Bills(,..-/8 x r4 meters 1" meters 1 %" meters 2" meters Total No. Bills Gallons Sold Other Revenue 2 2 2 General Service: S, !.-/8 X 74 melefs 1" meters 1 %" meters 2" meters 3" meters 4" meters 6" meters Total No. Bills Gallons Sold Other Revenue Total Annualized Revenues for 2017 rAnnualized revenues must be calculated separately if the utility consists of both a water system and a sewer system. This form is designed specifically for utilities using a base facility charge rate structure. If annualized revenues must be calculated and further assistance is needed, contact the Utility Regulation Staff at (239) 252-2302. 2Complete only ifbilling charge is separate. 212 $ Number of Bills/ Gallons Sold APPENDIX "C" AFFIDAVIT t.UNDER OATH hereby affirms that I am the duly authorized representative of and that the fisures and calculations upon which the change in rates is based are accurate and that the change will not cause said to exceed its last authorized or calculated rate of retum, pursuant to Section I-6 (l) (4), Collier County Ordinance No. 96-06, as amended, which is o/o This affidavit is made pursuant to this utility's request for a 2018 price index rate lncrease Title (Print Name) Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to belore me by on ,20_, who is personally known to me produced as identification (Printed Name of Notary) My Commission Expires: APPENDIX "D" NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS On February 121h, 2018, the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority adopted provisions permitting water and sewer utilities to adjust the rates it charges to its customers without those customers bearing the additional expense ofa public hearing. The adjustments in rates would depend on increases or decreases in non-controllable expenses subject to inflationary pressures such as chemicals, and other operational and maintenance costs. On filed notice ofintent with the Growth Management Department (GMD) Operations & Regulatory Management Division, to increase water and wastewater rates as a result of this action. If acknowledged and approved by the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority, water rates will increase by approximately _% and wastewater rates by _%. The adjusted rates should be reflected on your biil. Should you have any questions, please contact your local utility office. Be sure to have your account number handy for quick reference. Customers may also direct inquiries to the GMD Operations & Regulatory Management Division, 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104 at (239) 252-2302.