CCWWA Agenda 09/17/2018i
COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
Conference Room 609/610, Growth Management Department
2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104
2:00 p.m., September 17, 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 September 17, 2018
III. Approval of Minutes – Meeting of February 12, 2018 page 1
IV. Items Requiring Action by Authority
A. North Marco Utility Company page 5
Price Index and Pass-Through Application
V. Staff Discussion
A. Ave Maria Utility Company – Notice of Tariff Updates page 65
B. Ave Maria Utility Company – Developer Agreement page 113
VI. Open to the Public
VII. Authority Members Discussion
VIII. Adjourn
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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: Agenda Index 09-17-18 (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17, 2018)
February 12,2018
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY MEETING
Naples, Florida, February 12,2018
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met
on this date at 2:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth
Management Department Building Conference Room 609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe
CHAIRMAN: Lowell Lam
VICE CHAIRMAN: Eloy Ricardo
Dr. Sherwin Ritter (Excused)
Pat Sherry
Richard Krawczun
ALSO PRESENT: Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory
Management
Ashley Lang, Senior Management/Budget Analyst
Heidi Ashton-Cicko, Managing Assistant County Attorney
Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
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February 12,2018
Call to Order (Determination of Quorum) and Roll Call
Chairman Lam called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established, and Mr. Krawczun was welcomed as a new
Member of the Authority.
Approval of Minutes - Meeting of July 10,2017
Ms. Sherry moved to approve tlre minules of the July 10, 2017 meeling. Second by Mr.
Ricarclo. Curried unanimously 3 - 0. Mr, Krowczun abstained as he was not present at the
meeling.
Items Requiring Action by Authority
A. Final Order 2018-01 - Annual Price Index
Mr, Kovensky presented Final Order 2018-01, requesting the Authority review and
approves the attached Florida Pubtic Service Commission (FPSC) Order No. PSC-2017-
0480-PAA-WS. He noted:. The FPSC Order approved the 2018 Price Index of 1.76 percent for investor-
owned utilities and on January 8th,2018, issued the order establishing the 2018
Price Index effective upon water and wastewater utilities under its jurisdiction.
o Section 1-6(I), Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, requires the
Authority to adopt a price index no later than May l5th ofeach year, equivalent to
the price index established annually by the FPSC.
o The proposed order (2018-01) applies to any Collier County or City of Marco
Island private or investor owned utilities.
Ms. Sherry moved lo approve the Request (Final Orcler No.2018-01) as presented.
Seconcl by Mr. Ricardo. Carried unanintously 4 - 0.
B, Annual Election of Officers
Mr. Kovensky presented a Memorandum for consideration dated February 12,2018 -
"SUBJECT: Authority Agenda ltem - Annual Election of Olficers - Chairman and Vice
Chairman" requesting the Authority select a Chairman and Vice Chairman to serve a
term ofone year. He noted:
o The Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority were established by
Ordinance 96-6 on February 27, 1996.
. The Board of County Commissioners appointed the original members to the
Authority on May 21, 1996.
o The last election was held on July 10,2017, and the Authority has not met in an
offrcial capacity since July 10,2017 .
III.
IV.
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lL Approval of Agenda - Meeting of February 12,2078
Mn Ricardo moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms, Sherry, Carried unanimously
4-0.
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February 12,2018
Mr. Ricardo moved to appoint Lowell Lam as Choirmatr of lhe Collier Counllt Water
ond lYastewater Authority, Second by Ms. Sherry. Carried untnimously 4 - 0,
Mr. Krowczurt moved to appoint Eloy Ricarclo as Vice Chairmon of the Collier County
ll/aler and Wastewaler Autltority. Seconcl by Ms. Sherry. Corried unanimously 4 - 0.
Staff Discussion
A, Florida Governmental Utility Authority
Mr. Kovensky reported Collier County Public Utilities is acquiring the Florida
Governmental Utility Authority as of March 1, 2018. The organization will no longer be
under the jurisdiction ofthe Authority leaving two private utilities under the auspices of
the group (North Marco Utility Company and Ave Maria Utility Company). To the best
of Stafls knowledge there are cunently no private utilities planned for the County.
B. Ave Maria Utility Company Update
Mr. Kovensky provided an update on Ave Maria Utility Company's proposal to expand
their service district noting:
o The Utility proposed expanding their service area to serve the Hogan Island
development in eastem Collier County.
o Objections were raised by two entities: The Immokalee Water and Sewer
District as the service area in question was served by the District; and Collier
County Public Utilities who reported they had the ability to provide service to the
area.
o The Immokalee Water and Sewer District map was amended to allow Ave Marie
to provide service to the area.
o Ave Maria submitted a July 20, 2017 email to Staff which stated they could
provide service to the area more cost elfectively than the County and requested
the proposed expansion of service area be approved administratively.
o On August 22,2017 the County Manager's Office requested Staffdelay any
hearings or consideration of the request as solutions to the issue were being
sought by the parties.
o On January 18,2018, Attomeys for the Utility Company notified Staff the
proposal was still under consideration and would be providing further information
in late February or early March.
o On a related note, a pre-application meeting was held with representatives of
Hogan lsland and County Staff indicating the development is moving forward in
the planning stages.
o Stallwill continue to provide updates as they become available.
C. Developer Agreements
Mr. Kovensky submitted copies of developer agreements for their service from Ave
Maria Utility Company. He noted the Utility still has approximately 60 percent capacity
remaining and homes continue to be constructed in the area. No action is required by the
Authority regarding the item.
Open to Public
None
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VII.
February 12,2018
Authority Member Discussion
None
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
the order of the Chair at 2:20 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER
AUTHORITY
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ATTACHMENT “A”
RE: North Marco Utility Company
Price Index and Pass-Through
September 17, 2018
Collier County
Water and Wastewater Authority
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Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: Final Order 2018-02 NMU Price Index and Pass-Through Signed (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17,
FINAL ORDER NO.20I8.O2
COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHOITITY
A FINAL ORDER OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER
AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION I.6 (I) AND (J), COLLIER COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 96.6, AS AMENDED, APPROVING PRICE INDEXING AND
PASS-THROUGH INCREASES IN WASTEWATER RATES FOI{ NOITTH
MARCO UTILITY COMPANY, AND REQUIRING THE UTILITY TO NOTIFY
ITS CUSTOMERS OF THE INCREASES IN IIATES.
WHEREAS, Nomh Marco Utility Company (UTILITY) is the holder of a
certificate for the provision ol wastewater service to certain portions of Collier County;
and
WHEREAS, Sections 1-6 (l) and (J), Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6' as
amended, provide for price index adjustments and pass-through adjustments, respectively;
and
WHEREAS, on May 1,,2017, the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority
(AUTHORITY) adopted Final Order No. 2017-02 establishing lhe 2017 Price Index for
investor-orvned water and wastewater utilities operating in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, on lanuary 23,2018, the UTILITY submitted its application for 2017
Price Indexing and recovery of increased pass-through costs for wastewater expenses,
resulting in increases in its wastewater rates; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No.96-6, as amended, the increase in water
and waste$,ater rates, attributable to price indexing, cannot exceed lhe 2017 Price Index
factor of 1 .510k: and
WHEREAS, STAFF recommends approval of the UTILITY'S application for a
Price Index and pass-through increase to thereby authorize a combined 1.0070 increase to
wastewater rates, which is anticipated to increase UTILITY'S annual revenues for
wastewater service by 53,745.47.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED by the AUTHORITY in public meeting
assembled, that:
The 2017 Price Index and passthrough application, which seeks an
additional $3,745.47 in annual wastewater revenues resulting in a combined
1.000/o increase to wastewater rates, is hereby approved and aulhorized.
The water and wastewater rates, as depicted in the Tariff Sheets, attached
hereto as Attachment "C", and by this reference incorporated herein, are
approved and authorized, effective October l, 2018.
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Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: Final Order 2018-02 NMU Price Index and Pass-Through Signed (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17,
Pursuant to Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, the UTILITY
shall provide written notice to its water and wastewater customers of the
authorized increase and the basis for the increase.
This Finat Order adopted this lTth day of September 2018, after motion, second, and
majority vote favoring the same.
Approved as to form COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND
WASTEWATER AUTHORITYand I ity:
Scott A. Stone
Assistant County Attomey
LL LAM, C N
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ATTACHMENT “C”
RE: North Marco Utility Company
Price Index and Pass-Through
September 17, 2018
Collier County
Water and Wastewater Authority
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Packet Pg. 837 Attachment: Final Order 2018-02 NMU Price Index and Pass-Through Signed (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17,
NORTH MARCO UTILITY CO., INC.
WASTEWATER TARIFF
Twenty-Fourth Revised Sheet No. 16.0
Cancels Twenty-Third Sheet No. 16.0
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - RATE SCHEDULE MS
AVAILABILITY - Available throughout the area served by the Company.
APPLICABILITY - For wastewater service for all master-metered customers including but not
limited to Condominium, Apartment, and Mobile Home Parks.
LIMITATIONS - Subject to Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, and
Supplemental Rules of the Collier County Board of Commissioners.
BILLING PERIOD - Monthly
RATE - Base Facility Charge $ 10.11
Gallonage Charge $ 8.24
(Per 1,000 gallons)
MINIMUM CHARGE - Base Facility Charge to be billed per unit.
TERMS OF PAYMENT- Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if
not paid within twenty (20) days. After five (5) working days, written notice is mailed to the
customer, separate and apart from any other bill, service may then be discontinued.
EFFECTIVE DATE – October 1, 2018
TYPE OF FILING – Pass-thru of City of Marco Island 2.3% rate increase and its 1% decrease
in surcharge as well as an increase per the 2017 Price Index Factor of .0151.
Craig R. Woodward
Issuing Officer
Title: President
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Packet Pg. 838 Attachment: Final Order 2018-02 NMU Price Index and Pass-Through Signed (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17,
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NORTH MARCO UTILITY CO., INC.
WASTEWATER TARIFF
Twenty-Fourth Revised Sheet No. 16.0
Cancels Twenty-Third Sheet No. 16.0
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - RATE SCHEDULE RS
AVAILABILITY - Available throughout the area served by the Company.
APPLICABILITY - For wastewater service for all master-metered customers including but not
limited to Condominium, Apartment, and Mobile Home Parks.
LIMITATIONS - Subject to Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, and
Supplemental Rules of the Collier County Board of Commissioners.
BILLING PERIOD - Monthly
RATE - Base Facility Charge $ 10.11
Gallonage Charge $ 8.24
(Per 1,000 gallons)
Maximum Gallonage Charge $49.44
* Maximum charge based on a cap of 6,000 gallons, as described within the City
of Marco Island Residential Services Wastewater Tariff. Gallons cap may be
adjusted to mirror the City of Marco Island Residential Services Wastewater Tariff
upon proper notice to the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority.
MINIMUM CHARGE - Shall be equal to the Base Facility Charge.
TERMS OF PAYMENT- Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if not
paid within twenty (20) days. After five (5) working days, written notice is mailing to the customer,
separate and apart from any other bill, service may then be discontinued.
EFFECTIVE DATE – October 1, 2018
TYPE OF FILING – Pass-thru of City of Marco Island 2.3% rate increase and its 1% decrease
in surcharge as well as an increase per the 2017 Price Index Factor of .0151.
Craig R. Woodward
Issuing Officer
Title: President
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Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: Final Order 2018-02 NMU Price Index and Pass-Through Signed (6978 : Water and Wastewater Authority Board - September 17,
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NORTH MARCO UTILITY CO., INC.
WASTEWATER TARIFF
Twenty-Fourth Revised Sheet No. 16.0
Cancels Twenty-Third Sheet No. 16.0
GENERAL SERVICE - RATE SCHEDULE GS
AVAILABILITY - Available throughout the area served by the Company.
APPLICABILITY - For wastewater services to all customers for which no other schedule applies.
LIMITATIONS - Subject to Collier County Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, and Supplemental
Rules of the Collier County Board of Commissioners.
BILLING PERIOD - Monthly
RATE - Base Facility Charge
Meter Sizes per month
e" x :" $ 10.11
1" $ 25.32
12" $ 50.67
2" $ 81.07
3" $ 151.98
4" $ 253.29
6" $ 527.76
Gallonage Charge
(Per 1,000 gallons) $ 8.24
MINIMUM CHARGE - Shall be equal to the Base Facility Charge for each meter size.
TERMS OF PAYMENT - Bills are due and payable when rendered and become delinquent if not
paid within twenty (20) days. After five (5) working days, written notice is mailed to the customers,
separate and apart from any other bill, service may then be discontinued.
EFFECTIVE DATE – October 1, 2018.
TYPE OF FILING - Pass-thru of City of Marco Island 2.3% rate increase and its 1% decrease
in surcharge as well as an increase per the 2017 Price Index Factor of .0151.
Craig R. Woodward
Issuing Officer
Title: President
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