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Agenda 09/09/2014 Item #17E
9/9/2014 17.E. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to adopt a Resolution amending Schedules One and Two of Appendix A to Section Four of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, titled the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing,Operating,and Regulatory Standards Ordinance,to include proposed rates for water,wastewater, and irrigation quality water services with effective dates on October 1,2014; October 1,2015;and October 1,2016. OBJECTIVE: Approve a resolution(Exhibit 1) amending Schedules One and Two of Appendix A to Section Four of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, titled the Collier County Water- Sewer District Uniform Billing,Operating,and Regulatory Standards Ordinance. CONSIDERATIONS: Water, wastewater and Irrigation Quality (IQ) water user rates are used to recover system operation, repair, and maintenance costs; fund capital improvements for upgrades, replacements,and expansions;and fund debt service costs as required by bond covenants from residential and non-residential property owner system users within the boundaries of the Collier County Water- Sewer District(District)utility system. On June 10, 2014, as Agenda Item 11C, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the water, wastewater, and IQ water rate study prepared by Public Resource Management Group,Inc. (Exhibits 2 and 3)and directed the County Manger or designee to prepare a rate resolution to bring to the Board for approval to advertise. Schedules One and Two reflect these recommended rate adjustments. On July 8, 2014, as Agenda Item 16C.11, the Board directed the County Manager or his designee to advertise a resolution amending Schedules One and Two. FISCAL IMPACT: Additional revenue generated by the recommended water,wastewater,and IQ water fees over the next three years is anticipated to be- Water = $21,066,500 Wastewater = $24,376,100 IQ Water = $ 1.239,500 $46,682,100 The water, wastewater, and IQ water rate adjustments are anticipated to provide approximately $9.1 million in incremental revenue in FY15 in the Collier County Water-Sewer District Operating Fund (408). LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality,and requires majority vote for Board approval.—SRT GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action meets current Growth Management Plan standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners,Ex-officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District,adopt the attached resolution amending Schedules One and Two of Appendix A to Section Four of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, titled the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing, Operating, and Regulatory Standards Ordinance. This amendment includes proposed rates for Packet Page-3445- 9/9/2014 17.E. 1. Collier County water and wastewater user rates, Schedule One, with effective dates of October 1,2014;October 1,2015;and October 1,2016;and 2. Irrigation quality water user rates,Schedule Two,with effective dates of October 1,2014; October 1,2015;and October 1,2016. PREPARED BY:, Laura Zautcke, Senior Management and Budget Analyst, Public Utilities Division- Operations Attachments Exhibit 1 -Resolution Exhibit 2—PRMG Letter Exhibit 3—PRMG Executive Summary Packet Page-3446- 9/9/2014 17.E. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 17.17.E. Item Summary: Recommendation to adopt a Resolution amending Schedules One and Two of Appendix A to Section Four of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended,titled the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing, Operating,and Regulatory Standards Ordinance,to include proposed rates for water,wastewater, and irrigation quality water services with effective dates on October 1, 2014; October 1, 2015;and October 1, 2016. Meeting Date: 9/9/2014 Prepared By Name:ZautckeLaura Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Utilities Finance Operations 7/30/2014 11:42:06 AM �..� Approved By Name: HapkeMargie Title:Recycling Coordinator, Solid&Hazardous Waste Management Date: 7/31/2014 9:09:46 AM Name:Joseph Bellone Title:Director-Operations Support,Utilities Finance Operations Date: 7/31/2014 1:02:45 PM Name: Steve Messner Title:Director-Water, Water Date: 7/31/2014 3:57:37 PM Name: JacobsSusan Title: Operations Analyst,Public Utilities Division Date: 8/8/2014 4:04:05 PM Name: JohnssenBeth Title:Director-Wastewater, Wastewater Date: 8/12/2014 11:21:57 AM Name: ChmelikTom Packet Page-3447- 9/9/2014 17.E. Title:Director-Public Utilities Engineering,Public Utilities Engineering Date: 8/12/2014 3:36:54 PM Name: TeachScott Title:Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney Date: 8/13/2014 3:07:01 PM Name: YilmazGeorge Title:Administrator-Public Utilities,Public Utilities Division Date: 8/15/2014 4:32:48 PM Name: FinnEd Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Transportation Engineering&Construction Management Date: 8/18/2014 11:42:00 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 8/29/2014 11:31:29 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager,County Managers Office Date: 8/29/2014 2:12:45 PM Packet Page-3448- 9/9/2014 17.E. RESOLUTION NO. 2014- A RESOLUTION OF 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, AMENDING SCHEDULES ONE AND TWO OF APPENDIX A TO SECTION FOUR OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2001-73, AS AMENDED, TITLED THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLING, OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE; AMENDING PROPOSED RATES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES WITH EFFECTIVE DATES OF OCTOBER 1, 2014, OCTOBER 1, 2015, AND OCTOBER 1, 2016, FOR SCHEDULES ONE AND TWO. WHEREAS, Collier County uses water and sewer user rates to recover system operation, maintenance, renewal, enhancement, replacement and debt service costs from system users within the boundaries of the Collier County Water-Sewer District(District);and WHEREAS, Collier County has retained Public Resources Management Group, Inc., (Consultant) to review the existing water and sewer user rates and to recommend appropriate changes to those rates — the Consultant has recommended an increase of 9 percent effective October 1, 2014; 5 percent effective October, 1, 2015; and, 5 percent effective October 1, 2016, for Fiscal Years 2015,2016, and 2017,respectively; and WHEREAS, Collier County has retained the Consultant to review the existing Irrigation Quality (IQ) water user rates and to recommend appropriate changes to those rates — the Consultant has recommended an increase of 9 percent effective October 1, 2014; 5 percent effective October 1, 2015; and, 5 percent effective October 1,2016, for Fiscal Years 2015, 2016, and 2017,respectively; and WHEREAS, staff has thoroughly reviewed the Consultant's findings and recommendations and concurs with the recommended changes for water and sewer rates; and WHEREAS,the Consultant has recommended price indexing rate adjustment in the mid- cycle years when there is no rate study by applying 100 percent of the percentage change in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from January 1 through December 31 of the previous calendar year to the monthly service base and volumetric charges, but not less than 0 percent. For the price indexing rate adjustment to become effective, the Board of County Commissioners would approve such rate adjustment as part of the budget policy and any change would be subject to final budget approval; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that it is in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the customers of the District to accept the recommendations of the Consultant and from staff; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY 1 Packet Page-3449- 9/9/2014 17.E. OF COLLIER COUNTY AND EX OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER SEWER DISTRICT,THAT: The Board of County Commissioners, after an advertised public hearing, 1. Accepts the Consultant and staffs recommendation and proclaims the water and sewer user rates and Irrigation Quality rates, as set forth in the amended Schedule One and Two to Appendix A of Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, titled the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing, Operating and Regulatory Standards Ordinance, which amended Schedule is incorporated herein. These revised rates for the attached Schedules One and Two will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014, for Fiscal Year 2015; at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015, for Fiscal Year 2016; at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October, 1 2016, for Fiscal Year 2017. 2. Proclaims the price indexing rate adjustment in the mid-cycle years when there is no rate study by applying 100 percent of the percentage change in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers as reported by the Bureau of Labor statistics from January 1 through December 31 of the previous calendar year, to the monthly service base and volumetric charges, but no less than 0 percent. This indexing rate adjustment will go into effect on October 1 of each mid-cycle year when there is no rate study. For the price indexing rate adjustment to become effective, the Board of County Commissioners would approve such rate adjustment as part of the budget policy and any changes would be subject to final budget approval. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring adoption this day 2014. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COLLIER By: COUNTY AND AS EX OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER ,Deputy Clerk COUNTY WATER SEWER DISTRICT By: TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN Approval as to form and legality: Cott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney n 2 Packet Page-3450- 9/9/2014 17.E.- � .-� PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION „ COLLIER COUNTY WATERSEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLRVG,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE i APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE 1-DISTRICT-WIDE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES Page 1 of 3 , 1.WATER • Existing Monthly Ration] Proposed Monthly Rates 121 Effective Effective Effective Effective - • October 1,2012 October 1,2014 October 1,2015 October 1,2016 WATER SERVICE BASE CHARGES (Weideatial,Mdtifuily,Commercial, and Irriptioa Oily) Meter Size • " 517.63 51922 520.18 521.19 3/4" 17.63 19.22 20.18 21.19 1" 38.92 42.42 44.54 4637 1.114" 49.28 53.72 56.41 59.23 14/2" 74.20 80.88 84.92 89.17 2" 116.48 126.96 133.31 139.98 3" 215.32 234.70 246.44 258.76 4" 356.45 388.53 407.96 428.36 6" 709.27 773.10 811.76 852.35 8" 1,132.64 1,234.58 1,296.31 1,361.13 10" 2,049.94 2,234.43 2,346.15 2,463.46 12" 2,768.73 3,017.92 . 3,168.52 3,327.26 VOLUME CHARGE PER 1,008 GALLONS (Rnida.Wl,Mokifarally,Commercial aad brigades Oily) Bock 1 $2.42 $2.64 52.77 52.91 Block2 3.64 397 4.17 4.38 Block 3 4.84 5.28 5.54 5.82 Block 4 605 6.59 6.92 7.27 B lock 5 7.25 7.90 8.30 8.72 Block 6 947 1034 11.07 1142 B LACK RATE STRUCTURE /---. (Residential,Miltifam0y,Commercial aad Irrigation Oily) Comeoptioa Block(Thoiunds eeriness) Meter Ste RIA Maski Maki 16d 4 B sck S Bl0ek 6 5/8" 0 to 5 6 te 10 11 to 28 21 to 30 31 to 50 Over 50 3/4" 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 50 Over 50 1" 0 to 12 13 to 25 26 to 50 Si to 75 76 to 120 Over 120 1-1/4" 01.20 211040 411.80 81 to 120 1211.200 Over 200 1-1/2" 0 to 25 26 to S0 51 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 250 Over 250 2" 0 to 40 41 to 80 81 to 160 161 to 240 241 to 400 Over 400 3" 0 to 80 81 to 160 161 to 320 321 to 480 481 to 800 Over 800 4" 0 to 120 121 14 250 251 to 500 501 to 800 801 to 1,200 Over 1,200 6" 0 to 250 251 to 500 501 to 1,000 1,001 to 1,500 1,501 to 2,500 Over 2,500 8" 0 to 450 451 to 900 901 to 1,800 1,801 to 2,700 2,701 to 4,500 Over 4,500 10" 0 to 700 701 to 1,450 1,451 to 2,900 2,901 to 4,300 4,301 to 7,000 Over 7,000 12" 0 to 1,075 1.076 to 2,150 2,151 to 4,300 4,301 to 6,450 6,451 to 11,000 Over 11,000 111 Adopted by Resalotio.No.2011-30. 121 Rata to become effective with the fint full beg cycle for service rsndmed on and after October 1st of sack Oscal year indicated. CA Packet Page-3451- 9/9/2014 17.E..e PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION P"\ COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE 1-DISTRICT-WIDE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES Page 2 of 3 2.WASTEWATER Esis4eg Menthty Rare 111 Proposed Monthly Rates[21 Effective Effective Effective Effective October 1,2812 October 1,2014 October 1,2015 October 1,2016 WASTEWATER SERVICE BASE CHARGES (Residential,Multifamily,and Commercial) Mew Sir 5/8" 826.94 529.36 530.83 532.37 3/4" 26.94 29.36 30.83 32.37 1" 1-1/4" 61.25 66.76 70.10 73.61 78.52 85.59 89.87 94.36 1-1/2" 118.51 129.18 135.64 142.42 2" 187.26 204.11 214.32 225.04 3" 347 378.81 397.82 417.71 4" 576.40 628.28 659.69 692.67 6" 1,148.69 1,252.07 1,314.67 1,380.40 8" 1,835.65 10" 2,000.86 2,100.90 2,205.95 3,291.09 3¢87.29 3,766.65 3,954.98 12" 4,871.93 5,316.94 5,582.79 5,861.93 VOLUME CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS (Rnidanliai,Multifamily,and Commercial) AR Uosoe 131 53.79 54.13 54.34 54.56 (1)Adopted by Resolution No.2011-30. [2J Rates to became effectve with the first fall bilks cycle far service rendered on and after October 1st of each fiscal year indicated. �� [31 Masrrly individually metered residential sage charges are capped at 15,000 gages'. CA 0, Packet Page-3452- 1 9/9/2014 17.E. PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE 1 -DISTRICT-WIDE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES Page 3 of 3 3. Fire Systems(Dedicated and Compound): (a) Fire Meter (i) Fire Service meter size will refer to the largest diameter meter register installed for fire protection. (ii) Fire Service meter connections that have consumption of 6,000 gallons or more in any one billing period are deemed to have provided domestic or other water usage and shall be billed according to regular water monthly base and usage charges as described herein. (b) Volume Charge (i) Per 1,000 gallons 4. Water Restriction Surcharge: Percent Reduction Goal Flow Charge Rate Water Shortage Phase* In Overall Demand Adjustment Percentage Phase 2-Severe 30% 15% Phase 3-Extreme 45% 30% Phase 4-Critical 60% 40% *Per the South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD)Water Shortage Plan Pursuant to Chapter 40E-21 of the Florida Administrative Code(FAC) The surcharge will be applicable to the volume charge for all single family and multi- family residential accounts for all consumption greater than Block 2,to non-residential accounts for all consumption greater than Block 1,and to irrigation accounts only for all consumption. The Block Structures are specified in Section One above. The surcharge is not assessed against the service base charge. The water restriction surcharge will start on the first billing cycle of the month following the imposition of the restrictions. The surcharge will cease on the first billing cycle of the month following the revocation or lifting of the restrictions. CA Packet Page-3453- 9/9/2014 17.E. PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING,AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE �...„ APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE 2-IRRIGATION QUALITY WATER RATES Page 1 of 1 Existing Monthly Rates[1] Proposed Monthly Rates[2] Effective Effective Effective Effective 10/1/2012 10/1/2014 10/1/2015 10/1/2016 SERVICE BASE CHARGE Meter Size 5/8" $5.90 $6.43 $6.75 $7.09 3/4" 5.90 6.43 6.75 7.09 1" 12.89 14.05 14.75 15.49 1-12" 26.97 29.40 30.87 32.41 2" 53.84 58.69 61.62 64.70 3" 106.58 116.17 121.98 128.08 4" 213.16 232.34 243.96 256.16 6" 405.14 441.60 463.68 486.86 8" 735.37 801.55 841.63 883.71 10" 1,176.82 1,282.73 1,346.87 1,414.21 12" 1,752.92 1,910.68 2,006.21 2,106.52 VOLUMETRIC CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS Customer Type: Bulk $0.35 $0.38 $0.40 50.42/ Pressurized 0.45 0.49 0.51 0.54 Pressurized and Distributed 0.88 0.96 1.01 1.06 [1]Adopted by Resolution 2011-30. [2]Rates to become effective with the first full billing cycle for service rendered on and after October 1st of each fiscal year indicated. Cq Packet Page-3454- 9/9/2014 17.E. Go eir County Fiscal Year 2014 WATER WASTEWATER GATION QUALITY WATER - AND BULK POTABLE WATER USER RATE STUDY For COLLIER COUNTY COLLIER _ WATER-SEWER DISTRICT May 21 2014 PIt Public Resources Management Group,Inc. %tG Utility, Rate, Financial and Management Consultants aidaA19.44wailiAeWarw'Vilif,CIffialtja rta: 0,,zo r Sin Packet Page-3455- 9/9/2014 17.E. ',,_ Public Resources Management Group,Inc. n AimUtility, Rate, Financial and Management Consultants May 21, 2014 Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of County Commissioners Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples,FL 34112 Subject: Water, Wastewater,Irrigation Quality Water,and Bulk Potable Water User Rate Study for Collier County Water-Sewer District Ladies and Gentlemen: Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG) has completed our review of the water, wastewater,irrigation quality (IQ)water and bulk potable water user rates for the Collier County (the "County") Water-Sewer District (the "District") utility system (the "System"), and has summarized the results of our analyses, assumptions, and conclusions in this report which is submitted for your consideration. The analysis encompassed a financial evaluation of the operations and expenditure needs of the System for the six fiscal year period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2019 (the "Forecast Period") and the evaluation of the sufficiency of the user rate revenues to meet such needs. Based on the assumptions relied upon in the development of the System expenditure requirements and discussions with County staff, PRMG is recommending water, wastewater and IQ water user rate adjustments for the System. The water and wastewater user rates have not been increased since Fiscal Year 2011. Since that time, System operating expenses have increased due to System repair/maintenance expenditures and inflation. The user rate adjustments are primarily needed to enable the District to: i) address critical infrastructure rehabilitation needs; and ii) maintain the sustainability of the utility given recent and anticipated increases in the costs to provide service (e.g., increased System repair costs, increases due to regulatory requirements, increases due to inflation, etc.). As previously communicated by the utility staff to the Board of County Commissioners, portions of the aging utility asset base have been identified as being at high risk for breakdowns, service interruptions and spills. The multi-year capital program developed by the District and its consulting engineers as part of the master planning process has been structured to mitigate and manage the System risks. The District's user rates are anticipated to remain competitive with the rates of neighboring utility systems throughout the Forecast Period. It recommended that the County reevaluate the sufficiency of the District's user rates on an ongoing basis. Following this letter, we have provided an executive summary which briefly summarizes the results of our study and outlines K.11125-311Report\User Rate RepordFY 2014 User Rate Reportdoc 341 NORTH MAITLAND AVENUE-SUITE 300-MAITLAND,FL 32751 TELEPHONE: (407)628-2600 FAX: (4071628-2610 • EMAIL:PRMG@PRMGinc..com Packet Page-3456- 9/9/2014 17.E. Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of County Commissioners Collier County May 21,2014 Page 2 our recommendations and conclusions. The accompanying sections of the report provide additional details regarding the rate and financial analysis conducted on behalf of the District. II We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the County and would like to thank the County staff for their assistance and cooperation during the course of this study. Respectfully submitted, Public Resources Management Group,Inc. Oe-c—c Robert J. Ori President 1 v a. 9" 4 Bryan A.Mantz, CMC,CGFM Supervising Consultant Packet Page-3457- 9/9/2014 17.E. ExEcunvE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS PI It Packet Page-3458- 9/9/2014 17.E. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Collier County (the "County") Water-Sewer District (the "District") water, wastewater and irrigation quality(IQ)water system(the "System")provides an essential service 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The utility operates in a highly-regulated environment. Regulatory agencies for the District include the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD). Permits issued to the utility by these regulatory agencies require satisfactory performance. If the utility does not comply with all applicable regulations, the County could possibly face future consent orders or fines from the regulatory agencies. The District System is established as a utility enterprise fund. General accounting policies and prudent utility management recommend that the System have revenues (financial resources) at least equal to the costs of providing services by the System. As such, the County should establish rates sufficient to meet the cost of operating,maintaining, and repairing the system and financing the ongoing capital improvements of the System in order to continue to provide a safe and reliable service to the County's water,wastewater and IQ water customers. Because of the County's need to ensure that utility revenues will be sufficient to meet System operating and capital needs as well as comply with the rate covenant provisions of the utility's current Bond Resolution and outstanding State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans, Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG) was retained to perform a review of the user rates of the System to evaluate the ability of System revenues to meet operating and capital needs. During the course of the current rate study,the utility administration and PRMG determined that certain guidelines should be followed while evaluating the sufficiency of the user rates. These guidelines included: 1. The user rates should be sufficient to recover the costs of providing service. The cost of service includes System operating costs and debt service along with the accrual of funds for working capital and for pay-as-you-go capital financing that is anticipated in future years. 2. The user rates should maintain the overall financial creditworthiness of the System. This guideline entails the following: a. Maintenance of adequate operating reserves consistent with the County's reserve policies. b. Compliance with the rate covenants outlined in both the Bond Resolution which authorized the issuance of the outstanding senior lien bonds and the existing Loan Agreements with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (i.e., State Revolving Fund loan program), which are considered as subordinate lien bonds of the System. ES-1 Packet Page-3459- 9/9/2014 17.E. c. Maintenance of strong financial position consistent with performance criteria used by rating agencies and the utility industry. 3. The proposed rates should promote the continued conservation of water resources. 4. The proposed user rates should be competitive with those of neighboring utility systems. Based on the assumptions relied upon in the development of the System expenditure requirements and discussions with County staff, PRMG is recommending the following revenue adjustments for the System: Summary of Proposed Water,Wastewater and IQ Water Revenue Adjustments Fiscal Year Ending September 30, Water Wastewater IQ Water Combined Effective Date System System System System October 1,2014 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% October 1,2015 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% October 1,2016 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% October 1,2017 [1] 2.40% 2.40% 2.40% 2.40% October 1,2018 [1] 2.40% 2.40% 2.40% 2.40% n [1]The actual adjustment is recommended to be 100%of the change in the Miami- Fort Lauderdale Consumer Price Index(all urban consumers), but not less than 0%. The primary reasons for the identified revenue adjustments are to: 1. Provide sufficient revenues and cash flow to fund the six-year capital improvement program(CIP) of the District. The projects in the CIP are considered by the utility staff to be critical in order to provide long-term reliable and sustainable utility service to System customers. As previously communicated by the utility staff to the Board of County Commissioners, portions of the aging utility asset base have been identified as being at high risk for breakdowns, service interruptions and spills. The multi-year capital program { developed by the District and its consulting engineers as part of the master planning process has been structured to mitigate and manage the System risks. Since the CIP is considered by the utility staff to primarily consist of projects representing ongoing renewals and replacements of assets that are reaching the end of their service lives or operational effectiveness, these projects are recognized in the financial forecast as being funded through annual deposits from system revenues to the District's capital-related funds (i.e.,pay-as-you-go funding). This approach provides the District with increased flexibility in the funding of the capital program and promotes rate sustainability. 2. Continue to fund the costs of operations. Since the last time that the water and wastewater user rates were increased for the Fiscal Year 2011, inflation has continued to affect System operating margins. The following table indicates recent inflationary trends as reported by �. ES-2 Packet Page-3460- 9/9/2014 17.E. the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Engineering News-Record and American City and County: Historical Inflationary Trends Historical Annual Compound Growth Rate Item 1-Year Charge 5-Year Change 10-Year Change 20-Year Change BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS CPI-U.S.City Average 1.10% 2.03% 2.33% 2.39% Electricity-U.S.City Average 3.84% 1.19% 3.91% 2.49% FuelOf-U.S.CtyAverage 2.94% 11.71% 10.86% 7.92% Water and Sewerage Maintenance Index-U.S.City Average 3.64% 5.96% 5.80% 4.58% ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD Construction Cost Index 2.80% 2.71% 3.34% 2.99% AMERICAN CITY AND COUNTY Municipal Cost Index 2.11% 2.71% 3.24% 2.71% The costs of operations are projected to continue to increase during the Forecast Period due to,among other things,the following: a. Inflationary effects on the costs of electricity, chemicals, fuel and other major expenditures for the utility; b. Labor costs, including incremental increases in staffing as a result of System growth and the capital program identified by the District; c. Increased costs due to regulatory requirements from the EPA,FDEP and SFWMD;and d. Economic recovery has increased bid prices on contractual services (e.g., more competition for limited resources). 3. Continue to fund the District's payment-in-lieu-of-taxes(PILT)to the General Fund. Since the last user rate study, the County changed its transfer methodology from one based on utility assets (e.g., property tax equivalent) to the current transfer policy of 5% of gross receipts. This policy change has resulted in a higher PILT than what was projected in the user rate study completed in 2011 (the "2011 Rate Study"),as shown in the following table: Fiscal Year 2014 PELT: Comparison of 2011 Rate Study Projections with Actual Results 2011 Rate Study Description Projections Actual Difference Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes(PILT) $4,205,700 $5,121,300 $915,600 PRMG has assumed that the current policy would remain in effect throughout the Forecast Period. 4. Maintain compliance with System rate covenants which include debt service coverage margins and the maintenance of certain funds and accounts. ES-3 Packet Page-3461- 9/9/2014 17.E. 5. Maintain adequate operating reserves and margins consistent with County policies to ensure the continued creditworthiness of the System and to provide funds for emergencies (e.g.,hurricane preparedness)and other purposes. 6. Offset the loss of Allowance for Funds Prudently Invested (AFPI) fees that were charged on a per Equivalent Residential Connection(ERC) basis to new growth. These fees,which were first adopted in 2006, recovered the carrying cost for "holding" capacity until it is reserved by development. The County stopped collecting these fees in Fiscal Year 2013 due to a sunset provision in the rate ordinance authorizing the fees, and it was assumed that the fees would not be reinstated during the forecast period. During the Fiscal Year 2012, the last full year of AFPI fee collections,the District collected$1,829,186 in AFPI revenue. The rate study completed in 2011 assumed that collection of these fees would continue. The financial evaluation contained in this study included the six fiscal year period ending September 30, 2019 (the "Forecast Period"). The existing and proposed monthly water, wastewater and IQ user rates are shown in Tables ES-1, ES-2 and ES-3, respectively, at the end of this section. Table ES-4 at the end of this section provides a financial overview of forecasted System operations. This table indicates the following for all projected fiscal years: 1. Overall annual debt service coverage [net revenues divided by the annual debt service requirement(senior lien)] of at least 150%after the Fiscal Year 2014. As discussed herein, and based on bond rating agencies, a financial target for the debt service coverage ratio of 150% is recommended. According to the Utility Revenue Bond Rating Guidelines published by Fitch Ratings(a rating agency which evaluates creditworthiness): "For utilities in the most stable operating environments with a suitably diverse and healthy service area economy, 1.5x annual coverage, with consistently maintained unrestricted financial liquidity of at least 90 days of operating revenues, could be sufficient for AA-'or higher ratings. For utilities with substantial growth, compliance demands, or significant annual volatility in revenues or expenditures, greater financial flexibility may be necessary." The District's utility system is currently rated AA+with a positive outlook. 2. Maintenance of adequate operating reserves consistent with levels recognized in the County's reserve policies. 3. Full utilization of internal funding sources (e.g., operating reserves, capacity charge collections)as the first or primary source of capital before use of external debt financing to fund the System capital improvement program. Based on the assumptions relied upon in the preparation of the financial forecast, the utility should remain in good financial position throughout the Forecast Period identified in this report. ES-4 Packet Page-3462- 9/9/2014 17.E. j FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our studies, assumptions, considerations, and analyses, PRMG offers the following observations and opinions for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners: 1. The District's water and wastewater user rates have not been adjusted since the Fiscal Year 2011. 2. The District's existing monthly user rates for water, wastewater and IQ water service are not anticipated to recover the District's projected water, wastewater and IQ water revenue requirements for the fiscal years ending September 30,2014 through 2019. 3. The County should consider adopting the Fiscal Years 2015 through 2017 water, wastewater and IQ water system user rate adjustments as outlined in this report. These adjustments are anticipated to generate the following increases in revenue: Estimated Increase in System Revenue Water Wastewater IQ Water Combined Effective Date System System System System October 1,2014 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% October 1,2015 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% October 1,2016 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 4. The County should consider adopting a price indexing rate adjustment clause in its existing rate ordinance to enable the utility to automatically adjust monthly rates for water, wastewater and IQ water service — without a formal rate hearing or analysis — for inflationary effects on the costs of operations. Based on discussions with County staff, PRMG recommends that the annual index adjustment be calculated by applying one- hundred-percent(100%)of the percentage change in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Consumer Price Index (all urban consumers) as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from January 1st through December 31st of the previous calendar year to the monthly base charges and consumption/volumetric charges,but not less than 0%. Although the District performs rate studies on a regular basis,having a price indexing rate adjustment clause may benefit the District when its senior lien revenue bonds(new or already-issued) are reviewed by bond rating agencies. Such a clause would help to assure the rating agencies that the District's rates would keep up with inflation and, hence, there would be less implied risk that the District would default on any debt service payments. The first annual indexing adjustment is recommended to be implemented on October 1, 2017 unless superseded by another rate study recommendation. Such price indexing rate adjustment clauses are common among utilities in the State of Florida. 5. The proposed water and wastewater user rates for the Fiscal Year 2015 are comparable .-r with the rates charged by "neighboring" utility systems. At an average monthly usage level ES-5 Packet Page-3463- 9/9/2014 17.E. of 6,000 gallons, the typical usage of a single family residential customer of the System, bills for combined water and wastewater service under the proposed rates are lower than the average bill charged by eighteen surveyed utilities for similar service. Moreover, at least twelve of the eighteen surveyed utilities: i) are involved in a rate study; ii)are planning to conduct a rate study; or iii)plan to implement a rate revision within the next { twelve months. This comparison is shown in Figure ES-1 at the end of this section. As shown in Figure ES-1,the increase in the monthly bill for a user of 6,000 gallons under the proposed rates would be $7.48. 6. The proposed IQ water user rates for the Fiscal Year 2015 are comparable with the rates charged by "neighboring" utility systems. 7. The District should consider increasing the wholesale or bulk water service rate to $3.75 per 1,000 gallons effective October 1, 2014, $3.82 per 1,000 gallons effective October 1, 2015 and$3.85 per 1,000 gallons effective October 1,2016. 8. The County is currently securing major user agreements reflecting revised take-or-pay IQ water allocations with its major users. The revised IQ water allocations become effective October 1, 2015 (next year). PRMG recommends that the District consider performing an IQ water rate study next year to possibly redesign the IQ water rates for each customer class based on cost of service principles. 9. The utility is currently performing an audit of its fire protection system. Once the audit n results are finalized, PRMG recommends that the District consider a review of its fire protection charges. 10. The actual results achieved during the Forecast Period reflected in this report may vary from those projected,and such variations may be material. For example: a. Actual customer growth and usage may be higher or lower than projected. b. The District's capital needs may be higher or lower than those projected and assumed in this report. c. The cost of goods and services (e.g., fuel and oil-based products) may be higher than projected which may directly affect the operating margins of the utility and the long- ' tern ability to fund capital improvements. PRMG recommends that the District reevaluate the sufficiency of its water,wastewater and IQ water user rates on at least an annual basis to reconcile actual results with those projected herein and to validate the overall financial forecast for ongoing strategic planning purposes. 11. The proposed rates, when implemented as assumed in this report, are anticipated to be sufficient to meet the rate covenants of the Bond Resolution and Florida Department of Environmental Protection loan agreements. ES-6 Packet Page-3464- 9/9/2014 17.E. The ability of the System to meet the debt service requirements and comply with the rate covenants of the Bond Resolution which authorized the issuance of the outstanding System debt is subject to assumptions and considerations identified in this report and information obtained during preparation of the report regarding the System. 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N rJ -x , Packet Page-3472- 9/9/2014 17.E. 24D 31 Wednesday, August 27,2014 )) NAPLES DAILY NEWS NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Boardroom,.3rd Floor, Administration Building, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida the Board of County Commissioners, as Ex Officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water Sewer District, will consider the enactment of a County Resolution. The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M. The title of the proposed Resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COLLIER COUNTY AND AS EX. OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER SEWER DISTRICT, AMENDING SCHEDULES ONE AND TWO OF APPENDIX A TO SECTION FOUR OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2001-73, AS AMENDED, TITLED THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT UNIFORM BILLING, OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE; AMENDING PROPOSED RATES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES WITH EFFECTIVE DATES OF OCTOBER 1, 2014,OCTOBER 1,2015 AND OCTOBER 1,2016,FOR SCHEDULES ONE AND TWO. Copies of the proposed Resolution are on file with the Clerk to the Board and are available for inspection. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. NOTE: All Persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Administrator prior to presentation of the agenda item to•be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item, The selection of an individual to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If recognized by the Chair, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Persons wishing to have written or graphic materials included in the Board agenda packets must submit said material a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the respective public hearing. In any case, written materials intended to be considered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven days • prior to the public hearing. All material used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record. Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier. County Facilities Management Department, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112- . 5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County Commissioners Office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EX OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE WATER SEWER DISTRICT COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA TOM HENNING,CHAIRMAN DWIGHT E.BROCK,CLERK By: Martha Vergara,Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Auaust 27.2014 No.2032377 • • •t • Packet Page -3473-