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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEW A TER, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE
SCHEDULE OF COSTS/FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
CHAPTER 19 (UTILITIES AND SERVICES); CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND V ARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
RELATING TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT;
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. The City had adopted several ordinances and resolutions establishing various
schedules of costs/fees and surcharges relating to the Code of Ordinances, Land Development
Code and administrative costs/fees.
2. During 2006, Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-R-09 which incorporated the
Schedule of Costs/Fees associated with Chapter 19 (Utilities and Services).
3. The Schedule of Costs/Fees (which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
"Exhibit "A") has now been modified to reflect an increase in Chapter 19 (Utilities and Services)
Section 19-12 thru 19-130. This modification would increase the monthly residential and
commercial customer charge.
4. The Schedule of Costs/Fees includes various administrative fees and costs relating
to the Finance Department.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
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Section 1.
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Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, the schedule of costs/fees and administrative fees as
Modifying the Schedule of Costs/Fees for Chapter 19 (Utilities and
set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby established.
Section 2. Conflictin2 Provisions. All resolutions or parts of resolutions In
conflict herewith be and same are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability and Applicability.
If any portion of this resolution is for
any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not
affect the remaining portions of this resolution. If this resolution or any provisions thereof shall
be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances, such holding shall not affect
its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance.
Section 4. Adoption and Effective Date.
shall be upon adoption.
The effective date of this Resolution
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After Motion for approval by rD1JiQ~I\I\(1YI'ItU1 Khcdes and Second ffJI. LnrdtYl(l-11 ~()()P2.T,
the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Mayor Mike Thomas
Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes
Councilman Ted Cooper
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2008.
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For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Carolyn Ansay, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Wolfe, Ansay & Kundid
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Approved by the City Council of the Ci~ of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 22n day
of September, 2008 under Agenda Item No.
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CHAPTER 19 (UTILITIES AND SERVICES)
SCHEDULE OF COSTS/FEES
Section 19-2. Deposits:
Residential service:
Water service only.......................................................... $ 75.00
Sewer service only.......................................................... $ 75.00
Water and sewer service................................................. $150.00
Non-residential service......................Three times average monthly water, sewer and
reclaimed service charge.
Service charge (to establish account)........................................ ..$25.00
Restoration from termination of service for potable and/or reclaimed water:
during normal working hours $ ~ 30.00
after hours (during work week) $ 75.00
weekends/holidays $100.00
Section 19-12 & 19-34.
Water and Sewer
Reserved capacity, not connected within twelve (12) months
of readiness to serve: Water $ 8.13
Sewer ~
Monthly Base Fee -t-849
$ 9.35
11.16
$ 20.51/month
Assessment District when water is deemed to be available: $ 8.13 $ 9.35 in City
$10.51 $ 11.69 out of City
Charges outside the City shall be in an amount equal to the equivalent charge for a corresponding
connection inside the City limits plus a twenty-five percent (25%) surcharge or as allowed by
applicable State Statutes, whichever is greater.
Section 19-14.
Water Rates:
up to 2,000 gal.
2,000 to 6,000 gal.
6,000 to 12,000 gal.
12,000 and higher
Residential
$ &AJ 9.35 base rate
~ 1.4611 ,000 gal.
;h4& 3.8611,000 gal.
4A+ 4.56/1,000 gal.
~ 5.85/1,000 gal.
up to 2,000 gal.
2,000 to 6,000 gal.
6,000 to 12,000 gal.
12,000 and higher
N on- Residential
$ &AJ 11.69 base rate
~ 1.8311 ,000 gal.
;h4& 4.8311 ,000 gal.
4A+ 5.70/1,000 gal.
~ 7.31/1,000 gal.
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Charges outside the City shall be in an amount equal to the equivalent charge for a corresponding
connection inside the City limits plus a twenty-five percent (25%) surcharge or as allowed by
applicable State Statutes, whichever is greater.
Section 19-34 & 19-36.
Sewer Fees:
Sewer Connection Charge:
Sewer Rates:
$158.05
$ 10.06
$ 3.35
$165.32
$ 11. 16 base rate
3.50 per gallon
County and City Interlocal Water and Wastewater Agreement
Pursuant to an Interlocal Water and Wastewater Agreement executed on September 2, 1992, the
City provides wholesale water service to the County with the County providing wholesale
wastewater service to the City. Rates to be charged are as follows:
Water Rate
Reserved Water Capacity (development fees)
$ ~ 3.21/1,000gallon
~ 6.40/1 ,000gallon
The above-listed rates shall increase annually by five percent (5%).
Extraordinary service calls:
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Meter bench test - there shall be a fifty dollar ($50.00) service charge for a customer request of a
meter test for accuracy. The first test if deemed necessary may be waived by the Environmental
Services Director. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, this charge will be voided.
Extraordinary service calls outside of regular maintenance, shall require a twenty five ($25.00)
fifty dollar ($50.00) charge; for example, locating the meter when covered during sodding or
filling on the property. Actual replacement costs shall be charged for meter damage caused by
building or construction on the property or other causes.
The required commercial backflow device testing shall be conducted by the City at required
intervals for a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per inspection.
Section 19-60. (Solid Waste) Service charges and rates
A. Residential Services: all residential services include single family and multi-family
residence; multiple dwelling; trailer park and mobile home park and shall be charged the
following:
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January 2005
$16.25 per month for collection and disposal
1.70 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$18.80 per month
January 2006
$17.00 per month for collection and disposal
1.80 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$19.70 per month
January 2007
$17.75 per month for collection and disposal
1.90 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$20.60 per month
January 2008
$18.50 per month for collection and disposal
2.00 per month for recycling
1.00 per month for equipment reserve fund
$21.50 per month
$21.45 per month for collection and disposal
2.20 per month for recycling
23.65 per month base fee
In addition to the fees listed above, each location that has more than three (3) cans for
pickup shall be charged an additional ~ $3.00 per can.
B. Non-Residential Services: non-residential services include all types of business,
commercial and professional establishments and shall be charged the following:
January 2005
$18.25 per month for collection and disposal
1.70 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$20.80 per month
January 2006
$19.00 per month for collection and disposal
1.80 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$21. 70 per month
January 2007
$19.75 per month for collection and disposal
1.90 per month for recycling
~ per month for equipment reserve fund
$22.60 per month
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January 2008
$20.50 per month for collection and disposal
2.00 per month for recycling
1.00 per month for equipment reserve fund
$23.50 per month
$23.65 per month for collection and disposal
2.20 per month for recycling
25.85 per month base fee
In addition to the fees listed above, each location that has more than three (3) cans for
pickup shall be charged an additional ~ $3.00 per can.
C. Special Pickups: Special pickups of non-bundled yard trash will be assessed a $10.00
$45.00 minimum charge for up to four (4) cubic yards. Each additional cubic yard will be
charged $10.50 $11.50.
Section 19-82/19-83. Stormwater management utility fee/Schedule:
Charges per EDU will be six dollars ($6.00) seven dollars ($7.00) per month and will consist of a
base fee of ~ $3.40 per EDU applicable to all developed properties, plus a contribution fee of
~ $3.60 per EDU applicable to all developed property. All non-residential property with site
mitigation facilities will not pay the contribution fee.
Section 19-97. Water Conservation Violation - Civil Penalty
If there is a disconnection of reclaimed water service due to water conservation restrictions
and/or violations, each customer will be assessed a twenty five ($25.00) thirty dollar ($30.00) re-
connection fee for services.
Section 19-130. Reclaimed Monthly Residential Customer Charge:
Base Rate (0-20,000 gallons)
20,000 - 30,000 gallons
30,001 + gallons
$10.00
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$ 9.50
$ 0.60/1 ,000
$ 1.20/1 ,000
Chapter 19 - Delinquency fee:
A delinquency charge relating to the amount due for water, sewer, reclaimed, refuse and
stormwater of five percent (5%) ten percent (10%) shall be charged if the customer has not paid
the outstanding amount due within twenty (20) days of the billing date of said chargest-El
delinquency charge of twelve percent (12%) shall be charged if the customer has not paid the
outstanding amount due '.vithin forty (10) days of the billing date of said charges; and a
delinquency charge of fifteen percent (15%) shall be charged if the customer has not paid the
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outstaflding amooot due within sixty ((jO) days of the billing date of said charges. Should there
be a failure by the customer receiving services to pay the bill in full for said services not later
than thirty-five (35) dayS from the billing date for said service. then said service shall be
terminated and shall not be reconnected after discontinuance until all past due bills are fully paid.
together with said delinquency charge for past due bills and pavrnent of the restoration service
charge.
Annual ReviewlIncrease:
There will be an annual increase in r-e'/iev. of all fees/rates listed herein (water rates, sewer fees
and reclaimed water charges) with the increase to be based on the CPI (All Urban Uses as of
July) or by three pereent (3%) five percent (5%). whichever is less.
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES/COSTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
GarageNard Sale Permit Fees
Pavrnents made by telephone
$ 2.00 $ 5.00 per request, maximum of two per year
$ 5.00 oer transaction for any City pavrnents
(utilities. building permits. licenses. etc)
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