Resolution 2018-129 RESOLUTION NO.2018- 1 2 9
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,
REPEALING AND REPLACING SCHEDULES ONE, TWO,
THREE, FOUR AND FIVE 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; AMENDING PROPOSED RATES
FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, IRRIGATION QUALITY WATER;
FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES AND MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICES; WITH EFFECTIVE DATES OF OCTOBER 1, 2018,
OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND OCTOBER 1, 2020.
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 2.8 percent effective
October 1, 2018; 2.9 percent effective October 1, 2019; and, 2.9 percent effective October 1,
2020, for Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, and 2021, 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 2.8 percent effective October 1, 2018; 9
percent effective October 1, 2019; and, 9 percent effective October 1,2020, for Fiscal Years
2019, 2020, and 2021,respectively; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has retained the Consultant to review the existing
miscellaneous service charges and to recommend appropriate changes to those rates - the
Consultant has recommended changes to reflect actual current labor, material and equipment
cost recovery effective October 1, 2018; 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
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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 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 for updated District-wide
Water and Wastewater rates, Irrigation Quality Water rates, and Fire Protection charges.
Accordingly,the Board hereby approves the attached Schedules 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 replaces the current
Schedules One and Two, which are hereby repealed. These revised rates for the attached
Schedules One and Two will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018, for Fiscal
Year 2019; at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2019, for Fiscal Year 2020; at 12:01 a.m.
Thursday, October 1, 2020, for Fiscal Year 2021.
2. Accepts the Consultant and staffs recommendation for updated District-wide
miscellaneous charges. Accordingly, the Board hereby approves the attached Schedules
Three,Four and Five 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 replaces the current Schedules Three, Four and Five, which are hereby
repealed. These revised rates for the attached Schedules Three,Four and Five will take effect
at 12:01 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018, for Fiscal Year 2019; and remain in effect unless
otherwise changed by further rate studies.
3. 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 1
adjustment as part of the budget policy and any changes would be subject to final budget approval.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
adoption this 10 th day of July, 2018.
ATTEST:
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,INTERIM CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
By: ��
- mTHE GOVERNING BODY OF COLLIER
Depot, •°F COUNTY AND AS EX OFFICO THE
Attest as to Chairman s "N kGOVERNING OARD OF THE COLLIER
signature only. \ i COUNTY A T SEWEy .CT
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By: i
Andy Solis, Chairman
Approv4/AV/4f E fo r11`. . .. _. ity:
Jeffrey r latow, County Attorney
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE
APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE I-DISTRICT-WIDE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES Page 1 of 3
I.WATER
Existing
Monthly Rates[IJ Proposed Monthly Rates 121
Effective Effective Effective Effective
October 1,2017 October 1,2018 October 1,2019 October 1,2020
WATER SERVICE BASE CHARGES
(Residential,Multifamily,Commercial,and Irrigation Only)
Meter Size
5/8" 521.80 522.41 523.06 523.73
3/4" 21.80 22.41 23.06 23.73
I" 48.13 35.27 36.34 37.38
1-1/4" 60.95 45.44 46.85 48.18
1-1/2" 91.76 67.13 69.25 71.20
2" 144.04 103.52 108.90 111.94
3" 266.26 291.14 300.61 308.94
4" 440.78 642.98 664.00 682.36
6" 877.07 1,282.93 1,324.96 1,361.56
8" 1,400.60 2,242.70 2,316.22 2,380.17
10" 2,534.90 4,062.20 4,195.43 0,311.23
12" 3,423.75 6,021.83 6,219.37 6,391.01
VOLUME CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
(Residential.Multifamily,Commercial and Irrigation Only)
Block I $2.99 53.07 $3.16 $3.25
Block 2 4.51 4,64 4,77 4.91
Block 3 5.99 6.16 6.34 6.52
Block 4 7.48 7.69 7.91 8.14
Block S 8.97 9.22 9.49 9.77
Block 6 11.96 12.29 12.65 13.02
EXISTING BLOCK RATE STRUCTURE
(Residential,Multifamily,Commercial and Irrigation Only)
Consumption Block(Thousands of Gallons)
Met r ize Block I Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 ft)W,
5/8" 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 20 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
I" 0to12 13 to 25 26 to 50 51 to 75 76 to 120 Over 120
1-1/4" 0 to 20 21 to 40 41 to 80 81 to 120 121 to 200 Over 200
1-112" 0 to 25 26 to 50 51 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 250 Over 259
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 to 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 10 900 901 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 1,876 to 2,150 2,151 to 4,300 4,301 to 6,450 6,451 to 11,000 Over 11,000
PROPOSED BLOCK RATE STRUCTURE
(Residential,Multifamily,Commercial and Irrigation Only)
Consumption Block(Thousands of Gallons)
Meier Size Block I Ask/ Block 3 Blcek 4 Bek S Block 6
5/8" 0 to S 6 to 10 II to 20 21 to 30 31 to 50 Over 50
3/4" 0to5 6to10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 50 Over 50
1" 0to8 9to16 11to32 33to48 49to80 Over80
1-1/4" 0 to II 12 to 22 23 to 44 45 to 66 67 to 110 Over 110
1-1/2" 0 to 17 l8 to 34 35 to 68 69 to 102 103 to 170 Over 170
2" 0 to 27 28 to 54 55 to 108 109 to 162 163 to 270 Over 270
3" 0 to 75 76 to 150 151 to 300 301 to 450 451 to 750 Over 750
4" 0 to 167 168 to 334 335 to 668 669 to 1,002 1,003 to 1,670 Over 1,670
6" 0 to 333 334 to 666 667 to 1,332 1,333 to 1,998 1,999 to 3,330 Over 3,330
8" 0 to 583 584 to 1,166 1,167 to 2,332 2,333 to 3,498 3,499 to 5,830 Over 5,830
10" 0 to 1,057 1,058 to 2,114 2,115 to 4,228 4,229 to 6,342 6,343 to 10,570 Over 10,570
12" 0 to 1,568 1,569 to 3,136 3,137 to 6,272 6,273 to 9,408 9,409 to 15,680 Over 15,680
III Adopted by Resolution No.2017-168.
121 Proposed rates to become effective with the first full billing cycle service rendered on and after October 1st of each fiscal year indicated.
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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 2 of 3
2.WASTEWATER
Existing
Monthly Rates I1I Proposed Monthly Rates I2J
Effective Effective Effective Effective
October 1,2017 October 1,2018 October 1,2019 October 1,2020
WASTEWATER SERVICE BASE CHARGES
(Residential,Multifamily,and Commercial)
Meter Size
5/8" 533.31 534.24 535.23 536.25
3/4" 33.31 34.24 35.23 36.25
1" 75.74 72.09 65.30 58.29
1-1/4" 97.10 94.11 85.14 75.72
1-1/2" 146.55 140.96 127.37 112.89
2" 231.57 223.80 202.24 178.67
3" 429.82 489,37 494.03 496.74
4" 712.76 865.09 981.00 1,099.65
6" 1,420.43 1,726.96 1,958.77 2,196.27
8" 2,269.92 2,86434 3,344.79 3,840.87
10" 4,069.67 5,189.05 6,059.89 6,958.71
12" 6,031.93 7,692.78 8,984.24 10,316.66
VOLUME CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
(Residential,Multifamily,and Commercial)
All Usage(31 54.69 $4.82 54.96 55.10
II Adopted by Resolution No.2017-168.
I21 Proposed rates to become effective with the first full billing cycle service rendered on and after October 1st of each fiscal year indicated.
(3I Monthly individually metered residential usage charges are capped at 15,000 gallons.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE
APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE I -DISTRICT-WIDE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES Page 3 of 3
3. Fire Systems(Dedicated and Compound):
Base Charge Existing
per Service Line Size Monthly Rates[11 Proposed Monthly Rates]2]
Effective Effective Effective Effective
October 1,2017 October 1,2018 October 1,2019 October 1.2020
1-1/2" N/A $533 $5.50 $5.65
2" N/A 8.53 8.81 9.05
3" N/A 23.99 24.78 25.47
4" N/A 53.31 55.06 56.58
6" N/A 106.64 110.14 113.18
8" N/A 186.62 192.75 198.07
10" N/A 338.25 34935 358.99
12" N/A 501.55 518.01 532.30
Any Metered Consumption from Fire Meters Shall Be Billed According to District's Regular Usage Charges 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.
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
10/1/2017 10/1/2018 10/1/2019 10/1/2020
SERVICE BASE CHARGE
Meter Size
5/8" $7.30 $7.50 $8.18 $8.92
3/4" $7.30 $7.50 $8.18 $8.92
1" $15.94 $12.53 $13.66 $14.90
1-1/2" $33.35 $24.98 $27.24 $29.70
2" $66.58 $39.98 $43.60 $47.54
3" $131.79 $112.50 $122.70 $133.80
4" $263.59 $249.98 $272.64 $297.30
6" $500.98 $500.03 $545.36 $594.70
8" $909.34 $875.03 $954.36 $1,040.70
10" $1,455.22 $1,585.95 $1,729.74 $1,886.22
12" $2,167.61 $2,351.63 $2,564.84 $2,796.87
VOLUMETRIC CHARGE PER 1,000 GALLONS
Customer Type:
Bulk $0.43 $0.44 $0.48 $0.52
Pressurized $0.56 $0.58 $0.63 $0.69
Pressurized and Distributed $1.09 $1.12 $1.22 $1.33
[1]Adopted by Resolution 2017-168.
(2]Rates to become effective with the first full billing cycle for service rendered on and after October 1st of each
fiscal year indicated.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE
APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE 3-METER TAPPING CHARGES AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
DEVICE CHARGES Page 1 of 1
Meter and Cross Connection Control Device Combined Installation Charges
Existing Proposed
Meter Size Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
With Service Line Installation Charge(1)
3/4 inch N/A $1,042.00
1 inch N/A 1,202.00
1 1/2 inch N/A 1,860.00
2 inch N/A 2,273.00
Without Service Line Installation Charge(1)
3/4 inch N/A $563.00
1 inch N/A 693.00
1 1/2 inch N/A 1,132.00
2 inch N/A 1,462.00
Meter Installation Charges(Tapping Feesl
With Service Line Installation Charge(1)
Existing Proposed.
Meter Size Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
3/4 inch $779.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 inch $827.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 1/2 inch $940.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
2 inch $1,213.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
Without Service Line Installation Charge(1)
Meter Size Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
3/inch $257.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 inch $270.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 1/2 inch $347.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
2 inch $410.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
Cross Connection Control Device Charges-Meter Already Installed(Formerly known as Backflow Devicel
2. Cross Connection Control Device Charges to be paid to the District shall be as follows:
Meter Size Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
3/4 inch $247.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 inch $270.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
1 1/2 inch $375.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
2 inch $433.00 Actual Time and Material Cost
(1) Typical costs where the District performs all work. Actual invoice costs will be charged for work performed by
subcontractors.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE
APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE 4-EQUIPMENT,LABOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES Page 1 of 1
Summary of Equipment,Labor and Administrative Charges
Elis is Proposed
DESCRIPTION Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
(1)Equipment(Per Hour Rates):
Rehab&Electrician's Truck-(1-3/4 Ton) $77.00 $24.00
Crew Truck-(1-1/2 Ton) $51.00 $23.00
Vactor Truck $207.00 $85.00
Camera Truck $155.00 $55.00
Boom Truck $103.00 $41.00
Large Dump Truck $72.00 $68.00
Small Dump Truck $41.00 $49.00
Pumper Truck $207.00 $85.00
Track Hoe(Big or Small) $51.00 $18.00
Back Hoe $67.00 $39.00
Portable Generators $62.00 $35.00
Portable By-Pass Pump(small) N/A $19.00
Portable By-Pass Pump(large) N/A $34.00
• Dewatering System $41.00 $15.00
Trash Pump $10.00 $9.00
Mud Hog $I5.00 $7.00
Trailer $46.00 $15.00
Signs,Barricades and/or Traffic Board $103.00 Actual Cost
Road Saw $15.00 $8.00
Compactor N/A $26.00
Soft Dig Truck $100.00 $74.00
Portable Lights $25.00 Actual Cost
Bucket Truck $125.00 $18.00
Pickup Truck-(1/2 Ton) $40.00 $13.00
(2)Labor(Per Hour Rates):
Utility Technician $27.00 $32.00
Field Supervisor $34.00 $40.00
Crew Leader $29.00 $35.00
Senior Crew Leader $30.00 $36.00
Maintenance Specialist $28.00 $34.00
Maintenance Worker N/A $27.00
Safety Coordinator $38.00 $47.00
SCADA Operator $30.00 $40.00
GIS Technician $32.00 $39.00
Odor Control Specialist $32.00 $36.00
Operations Coordinator $30.00 $37.00
Parts Clerk $26.00 $34.00
Equipment Operator $26.00 $31.00
Laboratory Techinician N/A $35.00
Industrial Pretreatment Inspector N/A $38.00
Chemist N/A $42.00
Principal Environmental Specialist N/A $51.00
Miscellaneous Chanes:
(3)Administration(Per incident) 15%or$300;whichever is 5%or$100;whichever is
smaller smaller
(4)Parts Actual invoice Cost Actual Invoice Cost
(5)Sub-contractors Actual Invoice Cost Actual Invoice Cost
(6)Right of Way Permits Actual Cost Actual Cost
(7)Laboratory Tests(Per test) $25.00 $25.00
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
UNIFORM BILLING,OPERATING AND REGULATORY STANDARDS ORDINANCE
APPENDIX A-FEES,RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE 5-MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Page 1 of I
Summary of Miscellaneous Charges
Eris'n Proposed
DESCRIPTION Effective October 1,2017 Effective October 1,2018
New Accounts-Change of Ownership $28.00 $22.00
Service Turn On or Turn Off at Owner's Request $50.00 $37.00
Meter Re-Read(if different-charge is$0) $50.00 $33.00
Meter Data Log Analysis $50.00 $41.00
Meter Teat•.
Utility Meter Testing Facility $140.00 $176.00
(more than 3%error-charge is SO)
Independent Meter Testing Facility $250.00 $241.00
(more than 3%error-charge is SO)
Meter Lock and Unlock,1st Event During Calendar Year $55.00 $55.00
Meter Lock and Unlock,2nd Event During Calendar
Year $55.00 $83.00
Meter Lock and Unlock,3rd and Subsequent Events
During Calendar Year $55.00 S110.00
Meter Unlock after normal business hours SI00.00 $68.00
Meter Pull $110.00 $119.00
Meter Removal Actual time and material cost Actual time and material cost
Discontinuance of Service-Meter Removal Actual time and material cost Actual time and material cost
Illegal Connection,Unlawful Connection,and Actual time and material cost, Actual time and material cost,
Tampering plus consumption*,plus a plus consumption*,plus other
$300.00 fine applicable fees as provided for in
Section 2-2044(b)of the Collier
County Code of Laws and
Ordinances
Convenience Fee-Credit Card $0.00 $0.00
Temporary Meter Account Deposit $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Duplicate Bill Processing Fee $2.00 $1.00
Non-Sufficient Funds(NSF)Processing Charge per Actual Bank Charge per Florida Statute 832.07:$0 to
assessed plus Admin fee of 5% $50 is a$25 charge;$50.01 to
of the amount or$100.00, $300 is a$30 charge;over$300
whichever is smaller is$40 or 5%of check amount,
whichever is greater
Cost of Processing for Refunds and Final Bills $10.00 $10.00
Late Payment Penalty 5%of unpaid balance 5%of current charges
Removal of Landscaping to access Utility Assets $80.00 Actual time and material cost
Septage Processing Charge/1,000 gallons" $35.00 $35.00
Grease Trap Waste Charge/I,000 gallons•• $45.00 $45.00
•Consumption charges to be based on meter size,calculated by time connected,or average consumption,or 100,000 gallons
••On an emergency basis only