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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT BY AMENDING THE DATA AND ANALYSIS,
MAPS, TABLES AND BY AMENDING CERTAIN REVENUE
SOURCES, FUNDING, EXPENDITURES, SCHEDULING,
AND BY ESTABLISHING A CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND
POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING CONSISTENCY WITH
OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,. THE VOLUSIA GROWTH
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA COUNTY, THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER
UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A COPY OF THE PLAN
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, froni time to time it becomes necessary to amend the City of Edgewater
Comprehensive Plan, and
Whereas, such amendments are permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 163, F.S. and
Rule 9J-ll, F.A.C.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the City's Local Planning Agency, held
an advertised Public Hearing pursuant to 163.3164(18) & 163.3174(4) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000), on
Wednesday, April 11, 2001, on the proposed Plan Amendments and following that Public Hearing
voted and recommended that the City Council approve the aforesaid Amendments to the City's
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1990 Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of
Edgewater to amend its 1990 Comprehensive Plan as more particularly set forth hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA:
PART A.
AMENDMENT.
Amending the capital improvements element by amending the data and analysis, maps,
tables and by amending certain revenue sources, funding, expenditures, scheduling, and by
establishing a concurrency management system, goals, objectives, and policies and by providing
consistency with other elements of the comprehensive plan.
PART B.
PUBLICATION.
That the notice of this proposed change of the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan shall be
published in the manner prescribed by 163.3184 (15) (c), Fla. Stat. (2000). The City Council shall
hold at least TWO (2) advertised Public Hearings on the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. The first publication shall appear at least SEVEN (7) days before the first Public
Hearing (Transmittal Hearing). 163.3184 ( 15) (b) 1., Fla. Stat. (2000). The second publication shall
appear at least FIVE (5) days before the second Public Hearing (Adoption Hearing). 163.3184 (15)
(b) 2., Fla. Stat. (2000). The required advertisement shall be no less than two columns wide by TEN
inches (10") long in a standard-size or tabloid-size newspaper, and the headline in the advertisement
shall be no smaller than EIGHTEEN (18) point. The advertisement shall not be placed in a portion
ofthe newspaper where legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisement shall
be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the City of Edge water, and of general interest
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and readership in the municipality, not one oflimited subject matter, pursuant to Chapter 50 of the
Florida Statutes. Whenever possible, the advertisement shall appear in the newspaper that is
published at least FIVE (5) days a week, unless the only newspaper in the municipality is published
less than FIVE (5) days a week. 163.3184 (15) (c) 2.b., Fla. Stat. (2000). The advertisement shall
substantially be in the following form:
Notice of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The City of Edgewater proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEW A TER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT BY AMENDING THE DATA AND ANALYSIS,
MAPS, TABLES AND BY AMENDING CERTAIN REVENUE
SOURCES, FUNDING, EXPENDITURES, SCHEDULING,
AND BY ESTABLISHING A CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND
POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING CONSISTENCY WITH
OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEP ARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA COUNTY, THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER
UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A COPY OF THE PLAN
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Element will be held on June
18,2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida 32132.
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PART C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
That as a condition precedent to the adoption of this ordinance amending the City's 1990
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council shall hold at least two advertised public hearings on the
proposed comprehensive plan or plan amendment as follows: The first public hearing shall be held
at the transmittal stage pursuant to subsection 163.3184 (15) (b), Fla. Stat. It shall be held on a
weekday at least 7 days after the day that the first advertisement is published. The second public
hearing shall be held at the adoption stage. It shall be held on a weekday at least 5 days after the day
that the second advertisement is published. 163.3184, Fla. Stat. (2000). The Adoption Hearing shall
be held within 120 days of the Department of Community Affairs having issued its Objections,
Comments, and Recommendations Report to the City.
PART D.
TRANSMITTAL OF AMENDMENTS TO PLAN.
Immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall send
SIX (6) copies of the proposed Plan Amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Community Planning, Plan Processing Team, and all other items specified to be
transmitted in accordance with Rule 9J-I1.006, F.A.C. The City Manager or his designee shall also,-
immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, transmit a copy of the proposed Plan Amendments
to the V olusia Growth Management Commission, V olusia County, Regional Planning Council, the
St. Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and to any other unit oflocal government
or governmental agency in the State that has filed a written request with the City of Edgewater for
a copy of such plan amendments. 163.3184 (3) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000) and Rule 9J-Il.006, F.A.C.
Within TEN (10) working days following the Adoption Hearing, the City Manager or his designee
shall transmit FIVE (5) copies of the Plan Amendments and a copy of this ordinance to the
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Department of Community Affairs. The City Manager or his designee shall also transmit within
TEN (10) working days a copy of the adopted Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the
Volusia Growth Management Commission, Volusia County, Regional Planning Council, the S1.
Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection. 163.3184 (7), Fla. Stat. (2000) &
Rule 9J-l1.011 (3), F.A.C.
PART E.
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
That all ordinances or parts thereof that are in conflict with this ordinance shall be and the
same are hereby rescinded and repealed.
PART F.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this ordinance shall become effective upon its final adoption; and either the Department
of Community Affairs entering a final order finding these Comprehensive Plan Amendments in
compliance, or the Administration Commission entering a final order finding that these
Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been brought into compliance.
PART G.
SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this
ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or
circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance.
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PART H. ADOPTION.
After Motion by Councilman Brown and Second by Councilman Vincenzi, the vote on the
fustreading of this ordinance held on June 18,2001 is as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
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Councilman James P. Brown
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Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
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Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter
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After Motion byCouncilman Vincenzi
and Second by Councilwoman Rhodes
the vote on" the second reading of this ordinance waS as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt x
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Councilman James P. Brown x
CoUncilman Dennis A. Vincenzi x
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes x
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter x
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1 7fh day of Decembe. , 2001.
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWA,T,ERR,�FLO�RIDDAA
Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 17eh
day of December 2001 under
Agenda Item No. 6Y
EXHIBIT
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CITY OF EOGEW A TER
COMPREHENSrVE PLAN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
FEBRUARY 2001
Prepared for:
City of Edgewater
Planning Department
104 North Riverside Drive .
Edgewater, Florida 32132
Prepared by:
City of Edgewater
Planning / Finance Department
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, Florida 32132
CITY OF EDGEWATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
CHAPTER IX - CAPITAL IMIPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS lNVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Needs Derived from other Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Existing Financial Resources ............................................ 4
B. FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND LOANS ................................10
C. LOCAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
E. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ....................................... 27
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
A PUBLIC FACILITES, CAPACITIES AND LEVEL-OF-SERVICE
INVENTORY FOR CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . CM-l
B. CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM-3
C. GENERAL RULES FOR CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM-5
D. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES. . . .. ... " .. .. .. . . ... . ..... . . .. . .. .. C1v1-8
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - Capital Improvement Schedule ........................................... 3
Table 2 - Revenue Projections Affecting Capital Improvements ........................ 20
Table 3 - Expenditure Projections for Scheduled Capital Improvements. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Table 4 - Debt Service Expenditure Projections .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 5 - Annual Operating Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Table 6 - Fiscal Assessment NO.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tabel7 - Fiscal Assessment NO.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Table 8 - Five Year Schedule of Improvements .....................................31
Table CM-l - Level-of-Service Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM-lO
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure I - Federal Grant Agencies and Program Titles ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LIST OF MAPS
Map IX-I - General Location of Capital Improvements ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Capital Improvements Element is to evaluate the need for public facilities as
identified in other Elements of this Plan. In addition, the Capital Improvements Element will
present an analysis of the fiscal capability of the City to fund needed public facilities,
recommend financial policies to guide the funding of those identified improvements, and to
schedule the funding and construction of improvements in a manner necessary to ensure that
capital improvements are provided when required.
Needed capital improvements are those which are necessary to meet the adopted level of service
standards identified in other Elements of this Plan. The City of Edge water public facilities which
require identification and funding are:
· Transportation-Roadways which are under the jurisdiction of the City, and those
roadways which the City wishes to aid in funding improvements.
· Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element-Sanitary sewer treatment and eflluent disposal facilities
necessary to serve the existing and future population of the City. In additio~
recommendations for capital improvements and policies to insure adequate sanitary
sewer collection facilities.
· Solid Waste-Sub-Element-Solid waste disposal facilities to service the City's existing
and future population, coordination with V olusia County to ensure those facilities are
available when needed, and recommendations for adequate solid waste collection
methods.
· Drainage Sub-Element-Drainage systems necessary to meet recommended level of
service standards for storm water quality and conveyance and coordination with V olusia
County for improvements to systems in basins which serve the City but are outside its
jurisdiction.
· Potable Water Sub-Element-Potable water treatment facilities necessary to serve the
existing and future population of the City. In addition, recommendations for capital
improvements and policies to insure adequate potable ~ater delivery facilities;
· Recreation/Open Space Element-Recreation facilities and land areas necessary to meet
the recommended level of service standards.
The capital improvements element will also present methods to ensure "concurrency" as defined
and required in Chapter 9J-5.003 and 91-5.016, Florida Administrative Code (F.AC.). The
Element will also present methods to monitor the "concurrency management system" as defined
and required in Chapter 91-5.003 and 91-5.0055, F.AC.
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A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT INVENTORY
1. Needs Derived From Other Elements
The analysis documented in the preceding comprehensive plan Elements have identified
facility improvements needed to meet the existing service deficiencies and those needed to
meet the demands of future growth.
The geographic service areas and locations were identified for major public education and
public health system components. System components whose service areas include the City
of Edgewater are identified in the list in Table 1. The public education system is operated by
the Volusia County School Board, and the public health systems are operated by the Volusia
County Health Department.
The Volusia County School Board presently bases its needs assessments on the findings of
the Education Plan Survey, prepared every five years by the State Department of Education
in accordance with Florida Statutes. The last survey was completed in late 1999. The results
of this survey indicated a need for a new middle school to be built in the City of Edgewater.
The School Board, based on this report, has acquired a site for this facility along S.R. 442 in
the southwestern section of the City, which is expected to begin development in
approximately five (5) years. The remainder of the existing educational facilities were noted
as being in excellent or good condition and were adequately served by roadways, sanitary
sewer, solid waste, stormwater drainage, potable water, and recreation facilities.
The State Department of Children and Families (DCF) determines the need for new health
care facilities with a formula based on occupancy rates, historic use by age group, and
population projections by age group. Although Edgewater currently has no full-service
hospitals, there is Bert Fish Medical Center located just outside the corporate limits that
serves the Edgewater area. Based on growth forecasts a hospital will not be needed before
2020.
Individual Capital Improvement needs identified in this Element are, for the most part, those
improvements which cost $25,000 or more and are generally non-recurring purchase items.
The capital improvements identified in the other Elements of this Comprehensive Plan are
listed with a brief description in Table 1 along with their estimated cost, funding source, and
projected year of expenditure. The improvements are listed by type of service, related to the
various Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. As required by Section 9J-5.016, F.AC., the
Capital Improvements Element addresses existing and future capital improvements needed
for at least the first five fiscal years after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore,
Table 2 lists improvements identified for the years 2001- 2006.
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Fiscal Year
Project 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 Total
GENERAL:
New City Hall $500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
General Totals $500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
PUBLIC SAFETY:(Fire / Rescue)
Replace rescue pumper $238,703 $260,837 $499,540
ALS Apparatus at new station $200,000 $190,000 $390,000
Replace Batt, 57 $32,400 $32,400
Replace Military Brush Truck 584,413 $84,413
Replace Utility Support Truck $29,705 $29,705
Public Safety Totals $238,703 $262,105 $274,413 $260,837 $1,036,058
DRAINAGE:
Conduct City-wide Storm water Management System
Analysis and Improvement Study $120,000 $120,000
Implementation of improvements in Storm water
Master Plan $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $300,000
Conduct improvments to Gabordy System Channel G2 $180,000 $180,000 $360,000
Maintain existing structures in 18th St, Channel E 1 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Maintain existing structures in 18th St. Channel E4 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Maintain existing structures in 18th St. Channel E6 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Drainage Totals $135,000 $90,000 $90,000 $270,000 $270,000 $855,000
'. tNITARY SEWER:
.WTF Reclaimed Water Improvements $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Western Reservice Area Collection & Transmission
System $775,000 $775,000
Conduct existing gravity sewer system repairs $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $ 100,000 $100,000 $500,000
Sanitary Sewer Total $100,000 $2,875,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,275,000
POTABLE WATER:
New wells $350,000 $350,000
SR 442 Water System Upgrade $750,000 $750,000
Southern service area ground storage tank $500,000 $500,000
Potable Water Total $750,000 $0 $350,000 $500,000 $0 S 1,600,000
PARKS & RECREATION:
Construct Baseball/Softball fields/Hawks Park $500,000 $500,000
Construct Conservation areal Hawks Park $25,000 $25,000
Construct am pitheater $45,000 $45,000
Renovate and construct soccer com plex $75,000 $75,000 $150,000
Purchase land for park $450,000 $450,000
Develop cultural and arboretum Park $250,000 $250,000
Purchase land for nature park $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 $350,000
Develop nature park $200,000 $200,000
Renovation of Kennedy Park $375,000 $375,000 $750,000
Additional boat ramps-Menard May Park $150,000 $150,000
Parks and Recreation Totals $1,120,000 $425,000 $225,000 $375,000 $725,000 $2,870,000
All Projects Totals $2,105,000 $3,628,703 $1,027,105 $1,519,413 $1,355,837 $9,636,058
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City of Edgewater
Capital Improvement Schedule
F' lYE d' 2002 2006
Source: City of Edgewater Planning Division, 2001,
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Each capital improvement project is described briefly in Table 2. In additio~ the reason for the
project is indicated (i.e. replacement or new construction), and an estimated total project cost is
provided. For ease of review, the projects have been grouped by facility type. As indicated,
capital improvement projects have been identified for general, public safety, sanitary sewer,
potable water, drainage, parks and recreatio~ and transportation facilities. It should be noted
that the projects in Table 2 include capital improvements mentioned in the Infrastructure
Element of the City's CP which were not finalized at the time the element was completed
(September, 1988). These projects include the paving and drainage improvements to be
conducted in Florida Shores area, a Wastewater Reuse Distribution System for effluent disposal,
Florida Shores Water System Improvements for fire protection, and Western Water Treatment
Plan/W ellfield Land Acquisition costs.
It should be noted that the capital improvement projects contained in Table 1 are not inclusive of
all the anticipated capital expenditures by the City during the planning period. Table I is limited
only to those major components identified by the preceding elements of the City's CP in order
to analyze development impacts and trends at a level of detail which is both manageable and
fairly accurate. .
The cost estimates for the capital improvements indicated in this element were developed using
standard engineering practice regarding construction costs, in conjunction with information
derived from actual construction costs of similar projects, certified bid documents on similar
projects, and engineering cost estimates conducted on similar projects.
2. Existing Financial Resources
The first step in planning capital improvements, as well as arranging the necessary fmancing
through the budgeting process, is to inventory the major sources of funding available to the City.
These major sources of funding are expected to contribute a total revenue sum of $8,553,327 in
fiscal year 2001. The revenue sources in the list below comprises a working inventory from
which the City's ability to fund the needed capital improvements will be assessed. In addition,
the current status of each revenue source currently used by the City is indicated. It is important
to note that the list below includes all of the major financial resources available to the City and is
not limited to the funds which will be used for the capital improvement projects identified in the
5 - year Schedule of Improvements included in this element. These currently utilized financial
resources comprise, in part, the revenue sources which will be used to fund the identified capital
improvements projects.
Local Revenue Sources
a. Property Taxes (Ad Valorem). Property taxes are normally based on a millage rate
(i.e. one mill equates to $1 per $1000 of assessed value, or .1 %) which is then
applied to the taxable value of all real property, as well as all other tangible
personal property. The revenue from ad valorem taxes may be used to fund both
operating costs and capital projects, unless prohibited by local policies. Provisions
at the State level exist for raising the millage rate above the 10-mill cap set by local
referendum for debt service or provision of municipal-type services within the
City.
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CURRENT STATUS: As the major source of revenue for the City of Edgewater, ad valorem
taxes normally account for approximately 33.1 % of the City's annual budget for the General
Fund. The City's current millage rate for the general revenue fund is set at approximately 5.95
mills. The expected tax. yield for fiscal year 2001 is $2,527,588 from a tax base (adjusted taxable
value) of$442,505,001. A level of assessment of96% is currently used by the City.
b. Public Utility or User Charges
The revenue from these charges is generated primarily as a result of the rates
charged to City residents for utilization of City-operated and owned utilities such
water, sewer, drainage and solid waste removal/disposal. Revenue from these
operations include user fees, miscellaneous customer service charges, and interest
Income.
CURRENT STATUS: The expected public utility revenue for fiscal year 2001 is estimated to be
approximately $7,732,031.
c. Other taxes, fees, and charges
This category of revenue source includes special assessments, various
administrative fees, and other charges for using services or facilities owned and
operated by the City. Some examples of these charges are public document sales,
property appraisal fees, fines and forfeitures, permit and license fees, City fund
interest income, City property sale income, rental income, and all private
contributions (real estate, gifts, donations, etc.) to the City.
CURRENT STATUS: Approximately 25.3% of the City's General Fund revenues are generated
from these sources. In fiscal year 2001, the sum of $2,170,338 is expected to be generated by
these fund sources.
d. Franchise Fees
The City currently charges a franchise fee (based on the applicable gross revenues
charged) for utility services which are provided by private companies within the
City. The utility serves and franchise fee for each respective type of service are: (i)
Electric Service - 6%~ (ii) Telephone Service - 1 %~ (iii) Solid Waste Collection
Service - 1%; (iv) Natural Gas Service - 6%; and (v) Cable Television Service-
3%.
CURRENT STATUS: Approximately 7.9% of the City's General Fund revenues are generated
from this source. For fiscal year 2001, it is anticipated that $673,400 in revenue will be
generated from this funding source.
e. Public Service or Utility Tax
A municipality may levy a tax on the purchase of electricity, metered or bottled
gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services. The tax may be
levied only upon the purchases within the municipality and may not exceed ten
(10) percent of the applicable payments received by the seller of the taxable item
from the purchaser for the purchase of such service.
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CURRENT STATUS: The City currently charges a public service or utility tax on the
previously mentioned applicable and available utility services, with the exception of cable
television services. The City presently charges ten (10) percent of revenues for electricity, gas
and water, and seven (7) percent of revenues for telecommunications. For fiscal year 2001, the
City anticipates receiving $1,397,000 in public service or utility tax revenue, which amounts to
approximately 16.3% of the estimated General Fund revenue.
f. Special Source of Revenue
Additional funding mechanisms are sometimes required due to the availability of
existing revenues sources andlor the project priorities assigned by the City
Council. The options available to the City regarding alternate sources of revenue
for funding capital improvement projects are listed below.
1. System Development of Impact Fees. Fees which are charged in advance of
new development to pay for infrastructure ne~ds, but not operating costs,
resulting directly from the new development. The fees must be equitably
allocated to the specific group(s) which directly benefit from the capital
improvements. In addition, the assessment levied must fairly reflect the true
costs of the capital improvements.
CURRENT STATUS: The City currently charges impact fees for water and wastewater
services, and for parks. Approximately $482,000 in impact fee revenues (including interest
income on fund balances) area expected to be generated during fiscal year 200 1.
2. Special Assessment. Similar to Impact fees, special assessments are charged to
residents, agencies or areas who directly benefit from the provision of a new
service or facility by the City. For example, the construction of a gravity sewer
system for an existing neighborhood may be financed through a special
assessment to the neighborhood's individual homeowners rather than through a
revenue fund of the City. The requirement that all of the City's residents fund
the new sewer system through a City revenue source is not considered
equitable.
CURRENT STATUS: The City currently has two special assessments in the Florida Shores area
one for sewer and one for paving. The sewer assessment was started in November 1992 and the
paving assessment was started in November 1994. The long-term debt service associated with
the ~'Pecial assessment bonds is summarized below:
General Stormwater
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
$ 911,370 $ 376,813
SRF Water and Sewer Fund
$ 1,811,438
$ 1,811,438
$ 1,811,438
$ 1,811,438
$ 1,811,438
$ 1,811,438
2001 -
2002
2003 -
2004 -
2005 -
2006 -
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3. Borrowing. Occasionally, many local governments are required to resort to
borrowing funds to pay for capital improvements due to their extremely high
cost. Usually, either long-tenn or short-term financing is used to provide these
funds. The short-term financing option is normally handled by local b~
and is used to raise the required revenue for periods of one to five years. The
more customary method is to authorize long-term bond issues, which range in
length from five to thirty years. Listed below are several types of bond issues
available to the City.
1. General Obligation Bonds. These are bonds which are backed
by the full faith and credit of the local government, and are
required to be approved by a voter referendum. Since these
bonds are secured by the taxing power of the government, they
generally offer lower interest rates than other bonds. The
revenues collected from ad valorem taxes on real estate, as well
as other sources of revenue are used to service the government's
debt. General obligation bonds should be used to fund capital
improvements which benefit the whole City rather than specific
areas or groups of citizens.
CURRENT STATUS: The City currently has no outstanding general obligation bonds.
11. Revenue Bonds. Revenue bonds, unlike general obligation
bonqs, are financed directly benefiting from the capital
improvement. The revenue obtained from the issuance of these
bonds is normally used to finance publicly owned facilities such
as water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. The
charges collected from the suers of the facilities are used
directly to retire the bond obligations. This basically allows the
capital project to be self-supporting. It should be' noted that
interest rates generally tend to be higher than those of general
obligation bonds. Also, the issuance of the bonds may be
approved by the City Council without a voter referendum.
CURRENT STATIJS: The City has issued several revenue bonds to fund the improvements to
its water and wastewater facilities. The bond revenues are deposited into enterprise trust fund
accounts for each of the utilities, from which funds are specifically earmarked for a particular
project. User charges are then used to service the debt. T~e total annual debt service on these
bonds is as follows:
2001 -
2002 -
2003 -
2004 -
2005 -
2006 -
Total
$ 1,067,687
$ 1,066,813
$ 1,068,262
$ 1,068,328
$ 1,068,060
$ 1,068,060
$ 6,407,210
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111. Industrial Revenue Bonds. This type of bond, though issued by
a local government, is actually assumed by companies or
industries which use these funds to construct facilities. The low
interest rates associated with this type of bond (due to their tax -
exempt status) makes it particularly attractive to industry. The
advantages to the local government is that the private sector is
responsible for the retirement of the debt and that new
employment opportunities are created in the community.
CURRENT STATUS: The City has not issued any Industrial Revenue Bonds.
STATE SOURCES
The City of Edgewater also depends on annual disbursements from state government to
supplement its revenue sources. The revenue sources discussed above represent those funds
generated by City levies which may be collected and disbursed at the local level. The revenue
sources discussed in this section represent those funds which are: (1) generated locally, but
collected and later reimbursed to the City by the State; (2) adopted as a local option tax or license
fee, collected and reimbursed by the State; or (3) shared by the State in the form of grants to the
local government, but oribljnate form State general revenues. The amounts available from these
sources may vary widely from year to year depending on legislative actions.
a. Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
This component of revenue consists of 1.075 percent of sales and use tax
collections, 12.5 percent of the state alternative fuel user decal fee collections, and
the remainder from the one-cent municipal fuel tax. The sales and use tax
collections were substituted for the cigarette tax revenues that previously were used
for this fund by the Florida Legislature. The municipal fuel tax funds are restricted
for transportation-related expenditures.
CURRENT STATUS: The City anticipates receiving $425,000 from this revenue source in the
fiscal year 2001. Of this revenue, 63.8% comes from the sales and use tax collections, .4 percent
comes from the user decal fee collections, and the remainder (35.8%) is generated by the one-
cent municipal fuel tax. This revenue source is anticipated to account for approximately 4.9% of
the City's General Fund revenues in fiscal year 2001.
b. Other Shared Revenue
This category of revenue sources includes several major financial resources which,
like the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, are shared between City, County, and State
agencies. The following taxes and licensing fees generate a large portion of the
total annual revenue for the City's General Fund.
1. Sales Tax - The current sales tax in the State is 6%, and is levied on retail sales, and such
things as commercial rentals, admission fees to entertainment facilities, and motor vehicle
sales. 9.718% (effective July 1,2000) of the collection is returned to the Cities and Counties
in accordance with specific formulae. The variables of the formulae, in the case of Cities,
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sales. 9.718% (effective July 1, 2000) of the collection is returned to the Cities and Counties
in accordance with specific formulae. The variables of the formulae, in the case of Cities,
include the population of the municipality, as well as the total and unincorporated population
of the County.
CURRENT STATUS: The City's portion of the State sales tax is expected to amount to
approximately $850,000 in fiscal year 2001, which represents 9.9% of the City's General Fund
revenue budget for that year.
2. Mobil Home Licenses - Mobil Homes licenses currently range from $20 to $80, depending
on what time length is established in the rate structure. Each City shares in the allocation of
the revenues from this source based on the number of units located in the City. The City in
turn shares a portion of the revenue with the local school board. This has proven to be a
relatively stable revenue source over time.
CURRENT STATUS: The City's share of this revenue source estimated for fiscal year 2001
amounts to approximately $23,000 which represents less than 1 % of the General Fund revenue
budget. ... .
c. Local Option Taxes
Currently, there are four (4) possible soUrces of revenue available to the City within
this category. All of the funds are generated locally, but the funds are collected and
disbursed by the Florida pepartment of Revenue. The City currently shares in only
one (1) on these revenue sources.
1. Local Option Gas Tax - This taxis levied by Volusia County and is allocated among the
muriicipalities and townships based on a formulae regarding population and land assessment.
The current Local Option Gas Tax is Volusia County is six (6) cents per gallon, of which
four (4) cents per gallon are retained by the County, and two (2) cents per gallon is shared
among the various public jurisdictions. In addition to the Local Option Gas Tax, there is an
additional five (5) cent per gallon second local option gas tax of which the proceeds may be
used to fund transportation expenditures and a one (1) cent "Ninth Cent" fuel tax. This
amount is apportioned using a fomulae based on area, population, and other criteria
CURRENT STATUS: The City's share of this revenue source estimated for fiscal year 2001 is
approximately $423,000 which amounts to 4.9% of the City's 2001 General Fund revenues.
d. Alcoholic Beverage license. The Division of Beverages for the State of Florida
administers the issuance of licenses associated with the sale and lor consumption of
alcoholic beverages. The State collects in excess of $37 million annually from this
fee. Of this amount, a portion is returned to counties and municipalities as a state
shared revenue. . .
CURRENT STATUS: The City's share of this revenue source is anticipated to amount to
approximately $9,000 in fiscal year 2001 which is less than 1% of the City's General Fund
revenues.
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e. Other Sources of Shared Revenues. The City also receives other shared revenues
from both the County and other government agencies. These revenues include the
Motor Fuel Tax Rebate, the Federal Excise Tax, and the County Occupational
License Fees.
CURRENT STATIJS: The City's share of these revenues for the fiscal year 2001 are anticipated
to amount to:
a. Motor Fuel Tax Rebate: $9,000
b. County Occupational License Fees: $21,000
The sum of these revenue sources amounts to less than 1 % of the City's fiscal year 2001 General
Fund revenues.
B. FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND LOANS
The system by which federal general rev~nue sharing was formerly provided (U.S. State and
Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972) has been substantially modified. The federal funds are now
available through allocations to the state agencies which administer and monitor block grants or
disbursed by federal agencies as block grants directly to state and local agencies, as well as other
eligible organizations and individuals. The purpose of the block grants program is to allow
recipients greater freedom in the actual funds, though the funds must still be used for projects in
specific categories. Since these funds require that competitive applications be submitted in order
to receive an allocation, the grant monies are usually non-recurring and cannot accurately be
projected for budgeting purposes.
A partial list of available federal grant sources is shown in Figure 1. Other grants and loans are
administered at the state level, with state executive departments acting as "pass-through
agencies" for federally funded projects. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is
an example of a federally funded grant project. The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development administers this program and allocates 70% of its CDBG funds to "entitlement
communities", or the larger urban areas. These communities must apply for grants for financing
specific projects from a list of eligible activities outlines in Title I statutes. These projects
include infrastructure improvements, housing projects, and commercial revitalization. The
remaining 30% of the grant funds are allocated to state pass-through agencies such as the
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in the State of Florida. DCA administers these grants
for the same types of projects mentioned previously, but restricts their availability to small cities
and counties.
In addition to block grants, there are several direct loan programs available at the federal level,
but their applicability to capitai projects is extremely limited. State loans however, are usually
available to finance capital projects such as land acquisition for low-income housing. DCA
administers loans and grants for these purposes to eligible governments through its Bureau of
Housing.
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CURRENT STATUS: The City has received a loan from the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation (DER) under the State Revolving Loan Program for funding
wastewater infrastructure improvements. The City has received $25,809,428 in low interest
loans to fund wastewater treatment plant improvements, collection facilities, and decWorination
facilities.
Additionally, the City has received a grant from the FRDAP in the amount of $150,000 for the
Edgewater Park Ballfield Expansion as well as a grant from HUD in the amount of $277,000 for
improvements to upgrade the Southeast V olusia YMCA to a shelter.
Finally, in conjunction with the 1988 Solid Waste Management Act (SWMA), Volusia County
received a State grant for conducting and promoting a recycling program. The County allocated
a portion of these funds to each participating municipality based on population. The City's
portion of the V olusia County Recycling and Education Grant amounted to $6,905 for fiscal year
2001.
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FIGURE 1
FEDERAL GRANT AGENCIES AND PROGRAM TITLES
AGENCY
TITLE
Department of Commerce
Public Works and Development Facilities
Support for Planning Organizations
Public Works Impact Projects
Public Telecommunications Facilities
Construction and Planning
Department of Children & Families
Community Health Centers
Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Housing Development Grants
Community Development Block
Grant / Entitlement
Community Development Block
Grant / Small Cities Program
Departmentoflirterior
Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition,
Development, And Planning
Urban Park and Recreation and Recovery
Program
Department of Transportation
Urban Mass Transportation Capital
Improvement Grants
Urban Mass Transportation Technical
Studies Grants
Environmental Protection
Agency
State Revolving Loan Fund (DFR) Program
Comprehensive Estuarine Management
SOURCE: "Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance", Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C.
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C. LOCAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES
To guide the location and timing of land development, local policies and practices are used,
particularly in support of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Future Land Use Element.
Obviously, state agencies and water management districts which provide public facilities within
the City's jurisdiction may influence these policies and practices. One such influence was found
to be generated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) 5-year Transportation Plan.
This influence stemmed from the fact that several roadways within the City's jurisdiction are part
of the state highway system, and therefore are largely the financial responsibility of the FDOT.
Plans for the improvement of some of these roadways may be included in the before mentioned
5-year Transportation Plan. However, there are other such roadways not included in the plan.
Either scenario effects the capacity of the roadways, which in turn affects the level and intensity
of development, as well as the degree of financial commitment for which the City must plan.
In the absence of improvement plans by FDOT, special provisions may be made when the City
desires improvement of a state road to maintain local levels of service standards. These
provisions may include the City expending funds for roadway improvements or providing FDOT
with the funds, either of which may be collected through and impact f~e.
In this section, many of the local practices and policies used by the City are described in terms of
their general concept and the circumstances surrounding their use. The policies and practices
both used in the past and currently in use are identified Policies and practices not in use which
have the potential for being used by the City are discussed in a later section of the CIE.
1. Level of Service Standards. Level of service (LOS) standards indicate the degree of
service provided, or proposed to be provided by public facilities based on their
operational characteristics. Basically, the LOS indicates the capacity per unit of
demand for each public facility. Therefore, the LOS is a summary of the existing or
desired public facility conditions. Chapter 163, F.S., and Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C., both
require LOS standards to be included for all public facilities addressed by local
governments in their CP. These LOS standards are to be established for the specific
purpose of issuing permits or d~velopment orders to ensure that adequate capacity is
available and will be maintained in public facilities for future development.
LOS standards can effect both the timing and location of development by
encouraging development of those areas which have public facilities with excess
capacity. In addition, development is not allowed unless the needed facilities and
services are available. This development and provision of services usually occur in a
phased sequence over a period of time.
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CURRENT STATUS: The City has adopted formal LOS standards with the completion of their
CP. Therefore, the LOS standards as outlined in the various elements of the CP have been listed
below.
Sanitary Sewer: 95 gallons per capita per day
Solid Waste: 2.75 pounds per capita per day
Drainage: Level A - No significant street flooding
Level B - No major residential yard flooding
Level C - No significant structure flooding
Level D - No limitation on flooding
(Based on 25-year/24-hour storm event)
Potable Water: 100 gallons per capita per day
Collector Roadways: LOS D for peak hour volumes
Arterial Roadways: LOS D for peak hour volumes
Limited Access Roads:
LOSC
Public Transit Facilities (V olusia County): In process of establishing LOS Standards
Recreation Standards for Facilities:
Facility
Parkland
Baseball / Softball
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Handball / Racquetball Court
Community Center
Multi-Purpose / Soccer
Shuffle Board Court
Bocci Ball Court
Volley Ball Court
Boat Ramps
Bike/Pedestrian Trail
Fitness Trails
Activities Center
Gymnasium
U nit of Measure
5 acres / 1,000 persons
1 field / 4,000 persons
1 court / 5,000 persons
1 court / 3,500 persons
1 court / 4,000 persons
1 facility / 30,000 persons
1 field / 4,000 persons
1 court / 1,500 persons
1 court / 10,000 persons
1 court /5,000 persons
1 ramp / 4,700 persons
1 mile / 4,000 persons
1/14,000 persons
1/15,000 persons
N/A
2. Capital Improvements Program (CIP). A capital improvements program is a plan for
capital expenditures to be incurred each year over a fixed period of years to meet
anticipated facility improvements and needs. The CIP identifies each capital project
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or other capital expenditure anticipated by the City, as well as presenting estimates of
the resources needed to finance the project.
The CIP is designed to be consistent with the CIE of the local CP because it reflects the
goals, objectives, and policies of the element and its implementation strategy, including
the 5-year Schedule of Improvements. However, the CIP is more inclusive than the CIE
because it contains those projects of relatively small scale and low cost (i.e. less than
$25,000) which are generally recurring and don't require multi-year fmancing. In
addition, the CIP is not restricted to only those public facilities addressed in the CP, as is
the CIE.
The time period covered by a CIP is normally 6 years, but may range up to 10 years. In
many cases, the first year of a CIP becomes the annual capital budget with longer range
capital expenditures identified for the 5-year program. The capital budget encompasses
enacting appropriations for those capital projects delineated for the first year of the CIP.
The CIP, similar to CIE, is reviewed on an annual basis.
CURRENT STATUS: The City is currently preparing a CIP with 5-year increments, within
which are contained annual capital budgets.
3. Impact Fees. Impact fees are imposed by many local governments on new
developments to offset the costs of new public facilities necessitated by the
development. Local government may use this strategy as one method of
implementing the CIE. Chapter 163, F.S., includes impact fees as an innovative
technique that may be integrated into the land development regulations.
Impact fee development is a logical outgrowth of the CIE preparation. A rational
basis for developing an impact fee ordinance comes from the assessment of the local
government's capital improvement needs and its capability to provide for those needs
which is required by Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C.
Infill development location and timing may be affected and controlled through the use
of impact fees. This is because infill development usually occurs in those areas
having capital facilities with excess capacity. If the local government chooses not to
recover the costs of capital facilities in under utilized service areas, infill development
may be encouraged by the absence of impact fees on developments proposed within
those areas.
CURRENT STATUS: The City currently has impact fee ordinances for providing water,
wastewater and recreation services. Additionally, as of April 1, 2001 the City will require
impact fee's for Fire and Rescue services.
4. Urban Service Areas. The delineation of urban service areas within a comprehensive
plan or CIP may be used to describe areas where local governments intent to provide
public facilities and services. When used in conjunction with a CIE and CIP, urban
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service areas can be used as a tool to coordinate the timing of public facility and
service provision within areas planned for development.
Additionally, the following benefits may be the result of using urban service areas:
1. encourage efficient and orderly growth patterns;
2. preserve agricultural and environmentally sensitive areas; and
3. support control on facility extensions.
CURRENT STATUS: Urban service areas have been included in the Utilities Element of the
City's CP, but only for water and wastewater facilities and services.
5. User Charges and Connection Fees. User charges are designed to recover the
costs of public facilities or services from those who benefit from them. Many
areas of local government employ the use of user charges. Monthly sewer
charges paying for the operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities as well
as retiring debt service on revenue bonds is a good example of user charge usage.
This technique may also be applied to transportation, potable water, solid waste,
recreation, and parking facilities and services.
These charges may be designed to vary, depending on the quantity and location of
the services rendered, in order to affect the pace and pattern of development. In
other words, the greater the distance from the service area, the higher the user
charge.
CURRENT STATUS: User charges and connection fees are currently used for wastewater,
potable water, solid waste, and recreation facility maintenance.
6. Concurrency Management System. This controls the timing and location of
development by conditioning new development approvals on evidence that
sufficient facilities and services are present or will be provided in order to
maintain adopted LOS standards. In effect, this implements the 1985 Legislative
mandate (Chapter 163, F.S.) that requires public facilities to be available to
support the impacts of new development. Therefore, development approval
becomes contingent on the ability of local governments to provide facilities and
services, and furthermore, may require the development itself to furnish the
facilities and services in order to maintain the adopted LOS standards. Additional
benefits associated with a Concurrency Management System is as follows:
1. supports the consistency of the CIE with the Future Land Use
Element;
2. provides for the orderly expansion of public facilities;
3. stabilizes capital improvements expenditures and taxing structures for
capital improvements; and
4. reduces the possibility of damage to the environment form the use of
overburdened facilities.
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Typically, the Concurrency Management System interacts with the development
approval process by requiring that all zoning, subdivision, or planned unit
development (PUD) approvals be granted only upon demonstrated compliance
with the system. The building permit stage is another level at which a
Concurrency Management System may function. In this context, the Concurrency
Management System may control development in areas that are already approved,
but not as yet built on, such as pre-platted lands.
CURRENT STATUS: The City has developed a Concurrency Management System as part of
this element.
7. Mandatory Dedications or Fees In Lieu Of The City may require, as a condition
to plat approval, that subdivision developers dedicate a portion of the land within
the development to be used for public purposes such as roads, parks, and schools.
Dedication may be made to the governing body, or to a private group such as a
homeowners association.
When a subdivision is of such small scale or topographic conditions that a land
dedication cannot reasonably be required, the City may require that the subdivider
pay a fee in lieu of dedication which is equivalent to the amount of land that
otherwise would have been dedicated to the developer. The fee may be deposited
into a separate account for use in the future towards the provision of such
facilities.
As a result of the public facility provision, the adjacent area benefiting from the
initiative would likely become more attractive to development. Therefore, the
acquired service potential may be used to encourage growth in desired areas.
CURRENT STATUS: The City currently requires mandatory dedications of land or fees in lieu
of
8. Moratoria. A moratorium, or stop-gap ordinance, is used to temporarily halt or
freeze development in an area for a specified period of time on an emergency
basis. The ordinance may be imposed on building permits, development
approvals, or governmental services such as potable water connections, or
wastewater system extensions and/or connections. The moratorium normally is
imposed for a "reasonable time" to allow the necessary planning activities to take
place pending comprehensive plan preparation, adoption, or amendment. The
State of Florida legal system has found development moratoria to be a valid
measure of last resort in the protection of local public health, safety, and welfare
when adopted in accordance with applicable procedures. Some other
considerations in adopting a moratorium include:
A. determining legal status of existing permit applications and approvals to
determine the eA1:ent of "vested rights" for those development approved prior
to ordinance adoption;
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B. specifying the geographic extent of the moratorium (whether it will be City
wide, or limited to specific hazard areas with existing service insufficiencies);
and
C. specifying the time frame and conditions under which the moratorium will be
imposed.
CURRENT STATUS: The City is not currently imposing any moratoria.
D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
FISCAL ASSESSMENT
In this section, an examination is made of the City's ability to fund the capital improvements
listed in Table 1. The purpose of the examination is to determine whether sufficient revenue will
be available using the existing budgeting fraplework utilized by the City to fund the required
improvements at the time when they are needed. .
The assessment process estimates future revenue receipts which the City win use to fund capital
improvements, then balances these revenues against the anticipated capital improvement
expenditures. Using this process, it becomes possible to quantify annual revenue surpluses and
shortfalls, thereby providing a basis for examining opportunities for financing the required
. capital improvements. The examination of these opportunities is included in the next portion of
this section, entitle "Summary and Recommendations".
In addition to the direct cost for capital improvements, this section will review the fiscal impacts
of the capital improvements identified in the other CP elements upon the actual operation of the
City departments responsible for facility management. This will include costs for additional
personnel and routing operation/maintenance activities. It should be noted that this assessment
includes only those items planned for in the other CP elements.
Accounting System
The accounting system employed by the City records financial transactions in individual
accounts called "funds". Records for each fund provide a complete accounting of fund assets,
liabilities, reserves, equities, revenues, and expenditures. The following is a brief description of
the funds which the City has established for capital improvement financing.
GENERAL FUND: The General Fund is the basic operating fund of the City. It accounts for all
revenues and expenditures used to finance the traditional services associated with a municipal
government which are not accounted for in other funds. Theses services include police, and fire
protection, civil defense, emergency rescue services, street services, parks and recreation,
building safety, general administration and any other activity for which a specific special fund
has not been created.
ENTERPRlSE FUND: Enterprise Funds are established to account for the financing of self-
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public. In the city, the water and sewer utility, refuse collection and storm water operations are
operated as enterprise activities.
The significant characteristic of an Enterprise Fund is that the accounting system makes it
possible to determine whether the activity is operated at a profit or loss. All reports of Enterprise
Funds are self-contained. In this way, creditors, legislators, and the general public can evaluate
the performance of the municipal enterprise on the same basis as investor-owned enterprise in
the same industry.
Pro iected Revenues .
The City's tax base was projected to increase assuming a 3.75% rate of growth for the adjusted
taxable value of property (including new construction), as indicated below. The City's
assessment ratio is projected to remain stable at 96%.
Tax Base
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Adjusted
taxable
value $442,505,001 $ 459,098,939 $476,315,149 $494,176,967 $512,708,603 $531,935,176
SOURCE: City of Edgewater Finance Dept.
Ad valorem tax yields were projected assuming the fiscal year 2001 rate of millage and the
average annual increase (3.75%) in adjusted taxable value over the past five years. It should be
noted that the five-year average rate for millage amounts to a rate of 6.274 per $1,000 of taxable
property value, which is higher than the current budgeted rate of 5.95 for fiscal year 2001.
Tax Base
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Ad Valorem
Tax
Yield $ 2,527,589 $
2,622,373 $ 2,720,712 $ 2,822,739 $ 2,928,592 $ 3,038,414
SOURCE: City of Edge water Finance Dept. Assume a collection of96% of the total ad valorem
tax billings.
Table 2 indicates the revenues expected to be available to the City to finance the expenditures
and capital improvements far the years 2001-2006. Revenue projections are based on past
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trends and anticipated changes in funding sources. These amounts are represented in 2001
dollars.
TABLE 2
REVENUE PROJECTIONS AFFECTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
FUND
General Furd
Pd Valorem $ 2,527,589 $ 2,622,373 $ 2,720,712 $ 2,822, 739 $ 2,928,592 $ 3,038,414
Frard1ise Fees $ 673,400 $ 685,185 $ 697,175 $ 709,376 $ 721,700 $ 734,421
State SharOO Revenues $ 1,785,0Xl $ 1,933,BXl $ 2,159,850 $ 2,375,835 $ 2,613,419 $ 2,874,700
Utility Tax $ 1,397,OXl $ 1,578,610 $ 1,783,829 $ 2,015,727 $ 2,277,772 $ 2,573,832
Other $ 2, 170,338 $ 2,387,926 $ 2,615,034 $ 2,851,052 $ 3,095,135 $ 3,346,165
Subtotal : $ 8,553,327 $ 9,237,593 $ 9,976,aJ1 $10,774,729 $ 11,635,707 $ 12,E67,644
j Enterpise FlJlCis:
Wastev.ater $ 2, 133,Ero $ 2,240,175 $ 2,352, 184 $ 2,469,793 $ 2,593,283 $ 2, 722, 947
WN Spec. P-ssess. $ 1,850,000 $ 1,850,000 $ 1,850,crn $ 1,850,000 $ 1,850,000 $ 1,850,000
Solid Waste $ 1,281,531 $ 1,307,162 $ 1,333,3)5 $ 1,359,971 $ 1,387,170 $ 1,414,914
'!Veter $ 2,929,000 $ 3,104,740 $ 3,291,024 $ 3,488,483 $ 3,697,795 $ 3,919,EB3
StorTTMater $ 878,835 $ 913,988 $ 950,548 $ 988,570 $ 1,028,113 $ 1,009,237
Net Ba-d ProcEeds
Redairred Water Loan $ 2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Loan $ 1, CXXl, 000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Total RevenJes: $29,179,520 $ 27,891,251 $ 29,730,262 $ 31,706,277 $ 33,829,775 $ 36,112,047
The Enterprise Fund projected revenues for each account include anticipated income from user
charges, connection fees, impact fees, assessment receipts, and customer service charges. The
revenue projections for wastewater and water user charges and connection fees are based on
current individual fee amounts (average monthly charge and connection fees) and projected total
service connections. Solid waste user charge revenue projections are based on current average
monthly charges also.
The amount shown for net bond proceeds represents the use of bond proceeds which are
anticipated to be issued for major capital projects. The amounts shown reflect the year when the
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proceeds are estimated to be encumbered for the project and not the use of the proceeds
deposited in the construction fund for financing the project.
Projected Expenditures
The projected expenditures have been separated into three categories for the purpose of this
assessment: (i) scheduled capital improvement project expenditures; (ii) capital improvement
debt service expenditures; and (iii) operating cost expenditures. The first category of
expenditure represents the direct cost of those capital improvements expected to be incurred
annually, those identified by the other CP elements, and those identified by the City's Capital
Improvements Program (in addition to the CIP projects already identified by the other CP
elements). Table 3 lists these projected expenditures by Fund for 2001 - 2006.
TABLE 3
EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS FOR SCHEDULED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
\
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General Fund
Annual Capital Expenditures $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000
CtE Projects $ 663,703 $ 987,105 $ 1,649,413 $2,985,837
Enterprise Funds
Annual Capital Expenses
Wastewater $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000
Water $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Refuse $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Stormwater $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000
CtE Projects
Wastewater $ 100,000 $ 2,875,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Water $ 750,000 $ 350,000 $ 500,000
Stormwater $ 135,000 $ 90,000 $ 90,000 $ 270,000 $ 270,000
$ 575,000 $ 810,000 $ 4,953,703 $2,102,105 $ 3,094,413 $ 3,930,837
The second category includes the projected expenditures required to meet debt service
requirements for outstanding bond issues, as wen as planned future bond issues included in the
revenue projections in Table 2. The future debt issues are anticipated by the City to provide
monies to fund the reclaimed water improvements as well as various general improvements. In
addition to long-tenn indebtedness, the City utilizes short-term borrowing for minor capital
expenditures. Table 4 lists the projected debt service expenditures by Fund.
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TABLE 4
DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
FUND
General Fund
Special Assess. $ 911,370 $ 911,370 $ 911,370 $ 911,370 $ 911,370 $ 911,370
Enterprise Funds
Wastewater
State SRF Loan $ 1,811,438 $ 1,811,438 $ 1,811,438 $1,811,438 $ 1,811,438 $ 1,811,438
Water
Other outstanding debt $ 1,067,687 $ 1,066,813 $ 1,068,262 $1,068,328 $ 1,068,060 $1,068,060
Stormwater
Other outstanding debt $ 379,530 $ 377,530 $ 375,530 $ 373,530 $ 371,530 $ 369,530
The debt service to fund the enterprise component of the CIP Program consists entirely of
revenue bonds and special assessment bonds. Based on the opinion of the City's counsel, this
debt does not corne under the current charter provisions of the City. With respect to the general
debt associated with the General Fund, the current charter requires that the City not incur
additional debt of more than .75% of the net taxable ad valorem property value during any
forward moving five (5) year period unless such debt was approved by a referendum of eligible
voters in a general election. Based on the current Charter provisions, the estimated debt service
capacity assuming estimated assessed valuation rates is as follows:
Value for 2001
Charter Limitation at .75%
$442,505,001
$ 3,318,788
The final category of expenditures contains the annual operating costs for providing the
necessary facility improvements. and services to the City's customers. These operating costs
consist of the recurring expenses associated with the normal operation of capital facilities such as
supplies, maintenance, personnel, and utility costs, as well as the anticipated increase in annual
operating costs associated with the assessed capital improvement needs. The operating costs
have been assigned to the first year in which they are expected to be incurred based on the
schedule of improvements contained in Table 3. Table 5 presents the annual operating
expenditures of the City for years 2001 - 2006.
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TABLE 5
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
2001
Millions of Dollars
2002 2003
2004
2005
2006
FUND
General Fund
$ 8,546,615 $ 8,973,946 $ 9,422,643 $ 9,893,775 $10,388,464 $10,907,887
Enterprise Funds
WaterlWastewater
Refuse
Stormwater
$ 3,028,572 $ 3,210,286 $ 3,402,903 $ 3,607,078 $ 3,823,502 $ 4,052,913
$ 1,157,521 $ 1,192,247 $ 1,228,014 $ 1,264,854 $ 1,302,800 $ 1,341,884
$ 422,305 $ 464,536 $ 510,989 $ 562,088 $ 618,297 $ 680,126
In order to assess the City's capability to fund the necessary capital improvement expenditures, a
determination of revenue sufficiency must be made. This capability is shovm by finding the
difference between the projected annual revenues and expenditures for each fund the City uses to
finance the capital improvements. The assessment results are shown in Table 6.
TABLE 6
FISCAL ASSESSMENT NO.1
FUND 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES $ 9,553,527 $ 9,237,593 $ 9,976,601 $10,774,729 $ 11,636,707 $12,567,644
EXPENDITURES $ 9,807,985 $10,245,316 $ 11,357,716 $ 12,152,250 $ 13,309,247 $15,155,094
BALANCE $ (254,458) $ (1,007,723) $ (1,381,115) $ (1,377,521) $ (1,672,540) $ (2,587,450)
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WA TERlWASTEWA TER
REVENUES $ 8,912,500 $ 7,194,915 $ 7,493,208 $ 7,808,279 $ 8,141,078 $ 8,492,610
EXPENSES $ 11,012,697 $ 6,313,537 $10,012,603 $ 7,061,844 $ 7,428,000 $ 7,137,411
BALANCE $ (2,100,197) $ 881,378 $ (2,519,395) $ 746,435 $ 713,078 $ 1,355,199
REFUSE
REVENUES $ 1,281,531 $ 1,307,162 $ 1,333,305 $ 1,359,971 $ 1,387,170 $ 1,414,914
EXPENSES $ 1,257,521 $ 1,292,247 $ 1,328,014 $ 1,364,854 $ 1,402,800 $ 1,441,884
BALANCE $ 24,010 $ 14,915 $ 5,291 $ (4,883) $ (15,630) $ (26,970)
STORMWA TER
REVENUES $ 878,835 $ 913,988 $ 950,548 $ 988,570 $ 1,028,,113 $ 1,069,237
EXPENSES $ 821,835 $ 997,066 $ 996,519 $ 1,045,618 $ 1,279,827 $ 1,339,656
BALANCE $ 57,000 $ (83,078) $ (45,971 ) $ (57,048) $ (251,714) $ (270,419)
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Included in Table 6 are the projected revenues (as previously listed in Table 2) and expenditures
(consisting of the sum of the costs and expenditures shown in Tables 3,4, and 5). Improvement
costs for transportation and recreation have been included in the General Fund, improvements
costs for wastewater, water, and solid waste are included in the Enterprise Fund, and stormwater
improvement costs have been included in the Storm water Fund. The balance for each fund
indicates the difference between the projected revenues and expenditures. Revenue shortfalls for
a given year are indicated by a negative balance.
The City uses revenues from both the General and Enterprise Funds to meet annual operating
. expenses. The General Fund is primarily used for transportation and recreation/park operating
services, while the Enterprise Fund is used for the operating costs associated with the Public
Works and Utilities Departments. Also included in the General Fund are CIP projects associated
with paving and drainage activities, and expenditure of the Public Works Department.
Supplemental funding is provided by the fees collected by the various departments from the
persons directly receiving the service.
The City wide millage rate and the Enterprise Fund user charges are reviewed periodically by the
City as part of its budgeting process. Adjustments are made in order to ensure that sufficient
funds are available to meet expected expenses, including a reserve for contingency funds. In
anticipation of future increases in operating costs, the City may desire to adjust the millage rate
and/or user charges upward by small increments over a period of several years. This will
initially provide additional operating reserves, which can later be used to offset operating
expense increases as they occur and allow the City to moderate annual changes in the millage
rates and user charges. For example, a one-half mill ($0.0005) increase in the ad valorem tax
millage rate will generate approximately $212,402 for the anticipated 2001 adjusted taxable
value of $442,505,001. In addition, the following increases in ad valorem tax revenues could
result for 2001-2006:
Tax Base
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Result of
one-half
mill
increase $ 2,739,991 $
2,842,741 $ 2,949,343 $ 3,059,944 $ 3,174,692 $ 3,293,743
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Within this section, the projected revenue shortfalls as indicated in Table 6 are identified.
Various methods of overcoming these revenue shortfalls are examined herein, and
recommendations developed as to the most appropriate methods of balancing the revenue and
expenditure streams for the City's funds. These balanced revenue/expenditure streams are
shown in Table 7 and indicate the achievement of an economically feasible comprehensive plan.
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General Fund: AB shown in Table 6, the General Fund is projected to have revenue shortfalls
during 2001-2006. This is largely due to the capital improvement projects that are planned
during the next five years.
In order to balance the projected revenue and expenditure streams within the General Fund, the
following changes in funding strategies will be implemented:
1. Increase the ad valorem tax assessment only if necessary to fund individual
years.
2. Use appropriated reserve trust for lands, parks and open space to fund capital
improvements, as well as other fund balances reserved for capital
improvements, extensions and inventories;
3. Implement a transportation impact fee (in addition to the current County fee)
and a police/fire impact fee in fiscal year 2001;
4. Apply for various grants from state agencies to assist with various projects;
and
5. Carry forward or use unreserved fund balances as revenues.
Enterprise Fund: Similar to the General Fund, the Enterprise Fund is showing revenue
shortfalls for the years 2001-2006. These revenue shortfalls are primarily due to the
improvements to and expansion of the City's wastewater treatment and disposal facilities,
reclaimed facilities and water plant improvements.
The balancing of the projected revenue arid expenditure streams within the Enterprise Fund
recommended will be accomplished by the following funding strategy changes:
WASTEWATER:
1. Initiate a wastewater service rate, connection charge, and impact fee increase in
2002 ; and
2. Apply for various grants from state agencies to assist with various projects;
3. Obtain short term financing via low interest loans; and
4. Carry forward any unexpected funds as revenue.
SOLID WASTE:
1. Use appropriated retained earnings reserved for equipment purchases and other
unreserved retained earnings to fund improvements;
2. Carry forward any unexpended funds as revenues.
WATER
1. Apply for various grants from state agencies to assist with various projects; and
2. Obtain short temi financing via low interest loans; and
3. Carry forward any unexpended funds as revenue.
In the event that some of the proposed sources are not attained, the following alternative
strategies will be pursued;
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1. Additional deferral of projects to later years;
2. Procurement of additional revenue bonds instead of funding projects on a "pay-
as-you-go" basis;
3. Procurement of additional grant funding;
4. Procurement of a state revolving fund loan; and
5. Increase user fees for municipal services,
Additionally, improved planning and coordination will be initiated among the City's utility
departments in order to ensure that public facility and service provision is optimally times for
cost effectiveness. For example, department representatives will work together to encourage the
provision of public facilities and services concurrently (where feasible), in order to limit the
negative impacts of separate installation (i.e. construct water/sewer services prior to
paving/drainage improvements).
Also, other entities which share facilities with the City (such as FDOT and Vol usia County)
sharing the use of the U.S. Highway No. 1 within the City limit(s) will be coordinated with
regarding improvements to their shared facilities.
TABLE 7
FISCAL ASSESSMENT NO.2
FUND
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES $ 9,807,985 $ 10,245,316 $11,357,716 $ 12,152,250 $13,309,247 $15,155,094
EXPENDITURES $ 9,807,985 $ 10,245,316 $11,357,716 $ 12,152,250 $ 13,309,247 $15,155,094
BALANCE $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATERlWASTEWATER
REVENUES $11,012,697 $ 7,194,915 $10,012,603 $ 7,808,279 $ 8,141,078 $ 8,492,610
EXPENSES $11,012,697 $ 6,313,537 $10,012,603 $ 7,061,844 $ 7,428,000 $ 7,137,411
BALANCE $ - $ 881,378 $ - $ 746,435 $ 713,078 $ 1,355,199
REFUSE
REVENUES $ 1,281,531 $ 1,307,162 $ 1,333,305 $ 1,364,854 $ 1 ,402,800 $ 1,441,884
EXPENSES $ 1,257,521 $ 1,292,247 $ 1,328,014 $ 1,364,854 $ 1,402,800 $ 1,441,884
BALANCE $ 24,010 $ 14,915 $ 5,291 $ - $ - $
STORMWA TER
REVENUES $ 878,835 $ 997,066 $ 996,519 $ 1,045,618 $ 1,279,827 $ 1,339,656
EXPENSES $ 821,835 $ 997,066 $ 996,519 $ 1,045,618 $ 1,279,827 $ 1,339,656
BALANCE $ 57,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $
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E. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL 1
The City shall undertake all actions necessary to ensure that needed public facilities and services
are provided to all residents within the City's jurisdiction in a manner which maximizes the use
of existing facilities, promotes orderly compact urban growth, and protects the City's
investments in it's existing facilities.
Objective 1: Capital improvements will be provided to correct existing deficiencies, to
accommodate projected future gro~ and to replace obsolete or worn-out facilities, as
indicated in the 5-year Schedule ofImprovements delineated in this element.
Policy 1.1.1 The City shall include all projects identified in the CP which are
determined to be of relatively large scale and high cost ($25,000 or
greater) in the 5-year Schedule of Improvements as capital
improvemept projects; all other capital improvements shall. be
included in the 6-year capital improvements program and annual
capital budget.
Policy 1.1.2 The City shall, as a manner of priority, schedule and fund all
capital improvements identified by the 5-year Schedule of
Improvements as necessary to correct existing deficiencies.
Policy 1.1.3 The proposed capital improvement projects shall be evaluated and
ranked in order to priority according to the following guidelines:
a. Whether the project is needed to protect public bealth and safety,
to fulfill the City's legal commitment to provide facilities and
services, or to preserve or achieve full use of tbe existing
facilities;
b. Whether the project increases the efficiency of use of the existing
facilities, prevents or reduces future improvement cost, provides
service to developed areas lacking full service, or promotes in-
fill development; and
c. Whether the project represents a logical e},.1:ension of facilities
and services within a designated urban service area.
Objective 2: The proportionate share of facility improvements which are necessitated by
future development in order to maintain adopted LOS standards shall be borne by those
directly benefiting from the improvements.
Policy 1.2.1 The City shall continue to implement its impact fee programs as
conditions to providing utility services to new developments.
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Policy 1.2.2
The City will investigate the possibility of setting up a
transportation impact fee ordinance, as well as a mandatory
dedication or fees in lieu of ordinance.
Objective 3: The City will manage its financial resources to ensure the provision of
needed capital improvements for previously issued development orders for future
development and redevelopment.
Policy 1.3.1 The City will not issue development orders or permits unless
public facilities (which meet the adopted level of service
standards) needed to support development or redevelopment are
available, or will be available concurrently with the impacts of the
development.
Policy 1.3.2 The maximum ratio of outstanding indebtedness (for providing
capital improvements) to the property tax base shall be limited by
the City to no greater than .75%.
Policy 1.3.3 The City shall continue to adopt a 6-year capital improvements
program and annual budget as a part of its budgeting process.
Policy 1.3.4 The City will continue to apply for water, wastewater, solid waste,
and other available grants on an annual basis to obtain funding to
finance the provision of capital improvements.
Objective 4: The City shall base all decisions regarding the issuance of development
orders and permits on the coordination of the development requirements included in this
CP, its land development regulations and ordinances, and the availability of public
facilities needed to support such development at the time it is needed.
Policy 1.4.1 The City shall use the following LOS standards in reviewing the
impacts of new development and redevelopment upon public
facility provision:
95 gallons per capita per day
2.75 pound per capita per day
Level A - No significant Street Flooding
Level B - No major residential yard
flooding
Level C - No significant structure flooding
Level D - No limitation on flooding
(Based on 25':'year/24-hour storm event)
Potable Water: 100 gallons per capita per day
Collector Roadways: LOS D for peak how: volumes
Arterial Roadways: LOS D for peak hour volumes
Limited Access Road: LOS C
Sanitary Sewer:
Solid Waste:
Drainage:
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Public Transit Facilities (Volusia County): In process of
establishing LOS Standards.
Recreation Standards for Facilities:
Facility
Unit of Measure
Parkland
Baseball / Softball
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Handball / Racquetball Court
Community Center
Multi-Purpose / Soccer
Shuftle Board Court
Bocci Ball Court
Volley BaIl Court
Boat Ramps
Bike/Pedestrian Trail
Fitness Trails
Activities Center
Gymnasium
5 acres / 1,000 persons
1 field / 4,000 persons
1 court / 5,000 persons
1 court / 3,500 persons
1 court / 4,000 persons
1 facility / 30,000 persons
1 field / 4,000 persons
1 court / 1,500 persons
1 court /10,000 persons
1 court / 5,000 persons
1 ramp / 4,700 persons
.1 mile / 4,000 persons
1 / 14,000 persons
1 / 15,000 persons
N/A
Policy 1.4.2 The City shall evaluate all proposed CP amendments and requests
for new development or redevelopment according to the following
guidelines as to whether the proposed action would:
a. Contribute to a condition of public hazard as described in the
Utilities Element;
b. Exacerbate any existing condition of public fucility capacity
deficits as described in the Utilities Element, the
Transportation Element, and the Recreation and Open Space
Element;
c. Generate public facility demands that may be accommodated
by capacity increases planned in the 5- Year Schedule of
Improvements;
d. Conform with future land uses as shown on the Future Land
Use Map of the Future Land Use Element, and urban service
areas as described in the Utilities Element;
e. If public facilities are developer-provided, accommodate
public facility demands based on adopted LOS standards;
f. If public fucilities are provided, in part or whole, by the City,
demonstrate financial feasibility, subject to this element; and
g. Effect state agencies and water management districts' facilities
plans.
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Objective 5: The City amend its Land Development Code to limit the size and density
of developments in the coastal high-hazard area, as.defined by the Coastal Management
Element.
Policy 1.5.1 . The City will not construct public facilities east of U.S. Highway
No. 1 unless no other feasible sites area available outside the
coastal high-hazard area. Where it becomes necessary to construct
public facilities in the coastal high-hazard area, the design of the
facilities will incorporate flood proofing and additional structural
support in order to ensure minimum damage from storms and
hurricanes.
Policy 1.5.2 The City will limit public expenditures that subsidize development
in coastal high-hazard area except for the restoration and
enhancement of natural resources.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE (5- YEAR)
As shown in TABLE IX- 8, the Five (5) Year Schedule of Improvements is the mechanism by
which the City can effectively stage the timing, location, projected cost, and revenue sources for
the capital improvements derived form all the CP elements, in support of the Future Land Use
Element~ This 5- Year Schedule of Improvements has been used to document the "economic
feasibility" of the City's CP, based upon the preceding sections of this element entitled "Capital
Improvements Inventory", "Financial Analysis", and "Goals;Objectives, and Policies".
The general locations of the scheduled projects are shown on Map IX-I.
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TABLE IX- 8
City of Edgewater
Five year schedule of improvements
Fiscal Years Ending 2002-2006
Map := Project Schedule Cost Revenue Source LOS Non-
LOS
GENERAL:
New Cirv HalI* 2004-2006 $2,500,000 General Fund R
PUBLIC SAFETY:(FirejRescue)
Replace rescue pumper 2003 & 2005 $499,540 General Fund R
ALS Appararus at new station 2003-2005 $390,000 General Fund N
Replace Batt. 57 2004 $32,400 General Fund R
Replace Militarv Brush Truck 2005 $84,413 General Fund R
Replace Utilirv Support Truck 2003 $29,705 General Fund R
DRAINAGE:
\...onduct uty-wtde ::>tormwater Management ::>ystem AnalYSIS and improvement
I Srudv 2002 $120,000 Stormwater N
Implementation of improvements in Stormwater Master Plan 2002-2006 $300,000 Stormwater N
Conduct improvments to Gabordv System Channel G2 2004-2006 $360,000 Stormwater N
Maintain existing structures in 18th St. Channel El 2002-2006 $25,000 Stormwater E
Maintain existinl! structures in 18th St. Channel E4 2002-2006 $25,000 Stormwater E
Maintain existinl! structures in 18th St. Channel E6 2002-2006 $25,000 Stormwater E
SANITARY SEWER:
2 WWTF Reclaimed Water Improvements 2002 $2,000,000 Water/Sewer Fund E
I Western Service Area Collection & Transmission System 2003 $775,000 Water/Sewer Fund N
Conduct existinl! \!ravirv sewer system repairs 2002-2006 $500,000 Water/Sewer Fund R
POTABLE WATER:
3 New wells 2003 $350,000 Water/Sewer Fund N
SR 442 Water System Upgrade 2002 $750,000 Water/Sewer Fund E
4 Southern service area \!round storage tank 2004 $500,000 Water/Sewer Fund N
PARKS & RECREATION:
5 Construct BasebalVSoftball fields/Hawks Park 2002 $500,000 General Fund E
6 Construct Conservation area! Hawks Park 2002 $25,000 General Fund E
7 Construct amoitheater 2002 $45,000 General Fund E
8 Renovate and construct soccer complex 2002-2004 $150,000 General Fund R
9 Purchase land for park 2002 $450,000 General Fund N
10 DeveloD cultural and arboretum Park 2003 ~ General Fund N
II Purchase land for nature Dark 2002-2004 General Fund N
12 Develop narure park 2006 $200,000 General Fund N
13 Renovation of Kennedv Park 2005-2006 $750,000 General Fund E
14 Additional boat ramps-Menard Mav Park 2006 $150,000 General Fund N
*Location yet to be determined
Legend: R= Repalcement, N= New, E= Expanded
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PROGRAM MONITORING AND EV ALVA TION
The role of monitoring and evaluation is vital to the effectiveness of any planning program and
particularly to the CIE. This is largely because the City's revenue and expenditure streams are
subject to fluctuations in the market and the economy. It is the behavior of these streams which
will be used to predict fiscal trends in order to maintain the City's adopted LOS standards for
public facilities. Therefore, the eIE requires a continuous program for monitoring and
evaluation, pursuant to Chapter 163, F.S., this element will be reviewed on an annual basis to
ensure that required fiscal resources are available to provide public facilities as necessary to
support the adopted LOS standards.
The annual review will be the responsibility of the local planning agency, and the City Finance
Director and City Manager will serve as advisory members at all formal deliberations related to
capital improvement monitoring and evaluation. The local planning agency's finding and
recommendations will be presented to the City Council at a public meeting. The City Council
will direct staff to tak~ any actions deemed appropriate based on the fmdings and
recommendations of the local planning agency.
The review will include the following considerations, plus and examination of these
considerations in order to determine their continued appropriateness:
1. any corrections, updates, modifications concerning costs; revenue sources;
acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the
element; or the date of construction of any facility enumerated in this element;
2. the CIE's consistency with the CP elements and its support of the Future Land
Use Element;
3. the City's ability to provide public facilities and services within the urban service
area in order to determine any need for boundary modification or adjustment;
4. the priority assignment of existing public facility deficiencies;
5. the City's progress in meeting those needs determined to be existing deficiencies;
6. the criteria used to evaluate capital improvement projects in order to ensure that
projects are being ranked in their appropriate order of priority;
7. the City's effectiveness ip. maintaining its adopted LOS standards;
8. the City effectiveness in reviewing the impacts of plans and programs of state
agencies and water management districts that provide public facilities within the
City's jurisdiction;
9. the effectiveness of impact fees for assessing new development a pro rata share of
the improvement costs which they generate;
10. the impacts of special districts and any regional facility and service provision
upon the City's ability to maintain its adopted LOS standards;
11. the ratio of outstanding indebtedness to the property tax base;
12. efforts made to secure grants and/or private funds, whenever available to finance
the provision of capital improvements;
13. the transfer of any uneA'Pected account balances;
14. the criteria used to evaluate proposed plan amendments and request for new
development or redevelopment; and
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15. capital improvements needed for the latter part of the planning period, for
inclusion in the 5- Y ear Schedule of Improvements.
In addition to the annual Capital Improvements Element review mentioned above, each request
for a development order will be reviewed by the Director of Planning, Public Works Director,
Utilities Director, City Engineer, and other appropriate personnel for the purpose of establishing
whether the various adopted level of service standards will be adversely impacted if
development is allowed to proceed. No development order will be issued if it is determined that
the public facilities needed to maintain the adopted level of service standards will not be
available concurrently with the impact of the development. Further, issuance of development
orders will be delayed until the correction of existing system deficiencies which are required to
increase the level of service provided to the adopted standard are complete.
The following objective and policies establish guidelines for the development of the City's
concurrency management system. None of this material was included in the original submittal to
DCA.
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CITY OF EOGEWATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FEBRUARY 2001
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Planning Department .
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Planning Department
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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
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CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
A. PUBLIC FACILITIES CAP ACIT A TES AND LEVEL-of-SERVICE INVENTORY
FORCONCURRENCY~AGEMlliNT
The following inventories shall be maintained by the City to be used for the concurrency
assessment of new development.
1. TRANSPORTATION
Design capacity of different roadway types.
The existing level- of- service measured by the p.m. peak hour directional trips.
The status of service degradation on those roads classified as backlogged based on the
methodology described in the Transportation Element of this Plan.
The adopted level- of- service standards for all roadway types.
The existing capacities or deficiencies of the roadway network.
The improvements to be made to the roadway network in the current fiscal year by
the City, Volusia County, the Florida Department of Transportation, or other public
agency and the impact of such improvements on the existing capacities or
deficiencies.
2. SANITARY SEWER
The capacity of the wastewater treatment facilities.
The existing level-of-service standards measured by the average number of gallons
per day/per unit based on the average flow experienced at the treatment plant and the
total number of equivalent residential units within the service area.
The adopted level-of-service standard for average daily flow per equivalent
residential unit.
The existing deficiencies of the system.
The reserve capacities.
3. POTABLE WATER
The design capacity of potable water treatment facilities.
The existing level- of- service measured by the average number of gallons per day per
unit based on the average flows experienced and the total number of equivalent
residential units within the service area.
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The existing potable water storage capabilities of the water system.
The adopted level-of-service standards for the potable water facility components.
The existing capacities or deficiencies of the system.
The reserved capacities.
4. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
The design capacity of solid waste disposal facilities.
The existing level- of- service
The adopted level-of-service standard for solid waste.
The projected capacities or deficiencies.
5. STORMWATERDRAlNAGE
The existing level-of-service measured by storm event as determined by the City and
its Consulting Engineers.
The adopted level-of-service standard for stormwater drainage quantity and quality.
6. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
The existing acreage of parkland and the existing number of recreation facilities as
outlined in the Recreation and Open Space Element of this Plan.
The existing level-of-service measured by the number of acres of parkland available
per 1,000 residents of the City based on an inventory ofparklands in the City and the
population of the City.
The existing level-of-service for recreation facilities measured by the adopted
standard based on an inventory of the facilities in the City and the population of the
City. .
The adopted level-of-service standards for parkland acreage and individual recreation
facilities as outlined in the Recreation and Open Space Element of this Plan.
The projected capacities or deficiencies.
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B. CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENT
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
The Planning Department is responsible for determining concurrency for all applications for
development, redevelopment, and subdivision plats. When reviewing applications for such
developments, the Department performs a Concurrency Assessment to ensure that public
facilities are or will be available concurrent with the impacts of the proposed development. The
assessment includes a basis for the establishment of existing conditions and the capacity of
existing public facilities to service new development.
The Department shall identify:
1. the ability of existing facilities to accommodate the proposed development at the adopted
level-of-service standards;
2. any existing facility deficiencies that will need to be corrected prior to the completion of
the proposed development;
3. the facility(s) improvements or additions that will be needed to accommodate the impacts
of the proposed development at the adopted level(s)-of-service standard(s);
4. the date such facility(s) improvements or additions will need to be completed to be
concurrent with the impacts on such facility(s) created by the proposed development; and
5. a recommendation or approval or denial with any applicable conditions or the timing and
location of needed improvements.
Prior to the issuance of a development order for a proposed new development, the City Council
and/or the Planning Department determines:
1. the impacts created by the proposed development;
2. whether the public facilities covered under the Concurrency Management System will be
available concurrent with the impacts of new development at the adopted level;
3. those facility(s) improvements or additions that are required to ensure the findings of
concurrency; and
4. the entity responsible for the design and installation of all required facility(s)
improvements or additions.
1. Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, and Potable Water Facilities
a. A development order is issued subject to the condition that at the time of the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or its functional equivalent, the necessary
facilities and services are in place and available to serve the new development; or,
b. At the time the development order is issued, the necessary facilities are
guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement pursuant to Section
163.3220, FS; or
c. An agreement, or development order, issued pursuant to Chapter 380, FS, to be in
place and available to serve the new development at the time ofthe issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. (Section 163.3180 [2a], CFS)
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2. Parks and Recreation Facilities
a. At the time the development order is issued, the necessary facilities are in place,
or actual construction has commenced; or,
b. A development order is issued subject to the condition that at the time of the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the acreage for the necessary facilities to
serve the new development is dedicated, or acquired by the City, or funds in the
amount of the developer's fair share are committed; and ,
c. A development order is issued subject to the conditions that the necessary
facilities needed to serve the new development are scheduled to be in place, or
under actual construction, not more than one (1) year after the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, as provided in the City's Capital Improvement Element;
or
d. At the time the development order is issued, the necessary facilities are the subject
of a binding executed agreement which requires the necessary facilities and
services to serve the new development to be in place or under actual construction
no more than one (1) year after issuance of a certificate of occupancy; Of,
e. At the time the development order is issued, the necessary facilities are
guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement pursuant to Section
163.3220, FS or under actual construction not more than one (1) year after
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
3. Transportation Facilities
a. At the time a development order is issued, the necessary facilities and services
are in place or under construction; or
b. A development order is issued subject to the conditions that the necessary
facilities and services needed to serve the new development are scheduled to
be in place or under actual construction no more than three (3) years after the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent, as provided
in the adopted City's five (5) year schedule of capital improvements. The
schedule of capital improvements may include transportation projects
included in the first three (3) years of the most current adopted Florida
Department of Transportation Five Year Wark Program. The Capital
Improvement Element must include the following policies:
1. The estimated date of actual project construction
commencement and the estimated completion date:
11. A provision that a plan amendment is required to eliminate,
defer, or delay construction of any road facility which is
needed to maintain the adopted level of service standard and
which is listed in the first three (3) years of the five (5) year
schedule of improvements in the Capital Improvement
Element.
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c. At the time a development order is issued, the necessary facilities are the
subject of binding executed agreement which require the necessary facilities
to serve the new development to be in place or under actual construction no
more than three (3) years after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; or,
d. At the time a development order is issued, the necessary facilities and services
are guaranteed in an enforceable development agreement, pursuant to Section
163.3220, FS; or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to
Chapter 380, FS; and will be in place or under actual construction not more
than three (3) years after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
The adopted level-of-service standards (see Table I) are the minimum acceptable standards with
which all proposed new development shall comply. The Concurrency Management portion of
this element does not preclude the Planning and Zoning Board or the City Council from
imposing other conditions of approval, including improvements and additions to the facilities
covered under this system beyond the minimum necessary to achieve concurrency.
C. GENERAL RULES FOR CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENT
1. EXISTING DEFICIENCIES
No development may be approved which will impact a facility which is currently
deficient unless the facility is required to be improved in the current fiscal year pursuant
to a previous development order or pennit Any needed improvements shall be
completed prior to the projected impacts of the proposed development.
2. APPROVED IMPACTS
The impacts of new development shall be assessed against the existing conditions and the
projected impacts from approved but unbuilt development. These two items together
shall be considered the existing conditions for all public facilities for the impact
assessment of all proposed developm~nt.
3. PHASING
Development that is proposed to be phased may also phase the improvement of facilities
provided the concurrency requirements for each facility are met.
4. TIME SPECIFIC APPROVAL
All development approvals shall have a time period specified in the development order or
permit in which development must commence. The time period may involve two or
more phases but the timing of each phase shall be specified in the development order or
permit.
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Any required improvements shall also require a time period for construction and
completion. Should development or facilities improvements fail to begin or be
completed in accordance with the development order or permit, all outstanding approvals
of the development shall expire. Amendments to time schedules shall be permitted but
must be approved by the body granting the original approval.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Planning Department may require additional information from applicants or other
City Departments in order for an accurate assessment to be conducted. Such additional
informational requests shall be reasonable and be provided in writing to the applicant or
appropriate Department.
Should the Planning Department require a special study (such as traffic counts on a road
that is not regularly monitored), the applicant shall provide such information. Review
and approval of proposed development may be postponed for a reasonable time period in
order that more information may be gathered on a facility. Proposed development may
be denied approval, for failure of the applicant to provide adequate information on the
projected impacts created by the development.
6. TRANSPORTATION
The City's Land Development Code provides development thresholds at which traffic
studies will be required. Required studies shall use the Institute of Traffic Engineers
(ITE) Manual to calculate the number of trips generated by the proposed development.
The study shall then show the distribution of the projected trips and determine existing
condition and project the level of service of impacted roads.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all facility improvements necessary to
accommodate the impacts of that portion of the development receiving a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be in place. Completed improvements may be required prior to the
issuance of a building permit if deemed necessary for public safety purposes.
7. SANITARY SEWER
The City's Land Development Code provides sanitary sewer use standards for residential
and non-residential development based on equivalent residential units. The City may
also require commercial and industrial developments to provide a description and
estimate of water use needs for any commercial or industrial processes which create
wastewater that will be discharged into the City's system.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all facility improvements necessary to
accommodate the impacts of that portion of the development receiving a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be in place, as required by the Development Order.
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8. POTABLE WATER
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
The City's Land Development Code provides potable water use standards for residential
and non-residential development based on equivalent residential units. The City may
also require commercial and industrial developments to provide a description and
estimate of water use needs for any commercial or industrial processes involving potable
water.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all facility improvements necessary to
accommodate the impacts of that portion of the development receiving a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be in place, as required by the Development Order.
9. SOLID WASTE
The City's Land Development Code provides solid waste standards for control and
operation for residential, commercial and industrial developments. Developments which
are potential hazardous waste generators will be responsible for coordinating with
V olusia County for disposal of such waste.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all facility improvements necessary to
accommodate the impacts of that portion of the development receiving a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be in place.
10. STORMWATERDRAINAGE
All development shall prepare a drainage plan based on the Stormwater regulation which
incorporate the level-of-service design storm. Such plans shall be approved by the City's
Engineer prior to the approval of the development.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all facility improvements necessary to
accommodate the impacts of that portion of the development receiving the building
permit shall be approved and all improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy.
11. RECREATION
The City's Land Development Code requires recreation impact fees for residential
construction and/or land conveyance for new subdivisions. Commercial and industrial
developments shall not be assessed as having an impact on recreational facilities.
However, the City reserves the right to require the provision of recreational facilities a
part of Planned Unit Developments.
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D. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
GOAL 1:
. The city shall undertake necessary actions to economically and efficiently provide needed public
facilities and services to all residents within its jurisdiction in a manner which protects
investments in existing facilities, maximizes the use of existing facilities, and promotes orderly
compact urban growth.
Objective 1.1: Capital improvements will be provided to correct existing deficiencies, to
accommodate anticipated future growth, and to replace outdated and obsolete facilities,
as indicated in the Schedule of Improvements of this Element
Policy 1.1.1 The City shall inc1udeall projects identified in the other Elements
of this Comprehensive Plan determined to be of relatively large
scale in cost ($25,000 or greater) as Capital Improvement Projects
and are included within the Schedule of Improvements portion of
this Element.
Policy 1.1.2 The City shall, for accounting purposes, also include into this
Element Debt Service and Operating expenditures.
Policy 1.1.3 The City shall, as a matter of priority, schedule and fund all capital
improvement projects in the City's annual Capital Improvement
Program which are designed to correct existing deficiencies as
listed in the various other Elements of this Plan.
Policy 1.1.4 The City will continue its current program of providing for renewal
and replacement of capital facilities as outlined in the various
Elements of this Plan.
Policy 1.1.5 A Capital Improvements Coordinating Committee shall be created,
composed of the Directors of Environmental Services (Public
Works and Utilities), Recreation and Finance, as well as a
representative from the Planning Department, and the City
Manager, to evaluate and rank on an annual basis in order of
priority the projects proposed to be included in the Schedule of
Improvements.
Policy 1.1.6 Proposed City Capital Improvement Projects shall be evaluated
and ranked in order of priority according to the following criteria:
a. Whether the project is needed to protect the public health and
safety, to fulfill the City's legal commitment to provide facilities
and services, or to preserve or achieve full use of those facilities
already in place;
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b. Whether the project increases efficiency of use of existing
facilities, prevents or reduces future improvements costs, provides
services to develop areas lacking full service, or promotes in-fill
development;
c. Whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and
services within the designated Urban Service Area Boundary, and
is coordinated with the plans of County and/or State agencies that
provide facilities within the City;
d. Whether the project implements the policies oftms Comprehensive
Plan as they pertain to the concurrency requirements;
e. Whether the project is financially feasible.
Objective 1.2: Future development will bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements
necessitated by the development in order to maintain the adopted level-of-service standards.
Policy 1.2.1 The City will continue to collect impact fees from development
projects to pay for tbe provision of water, sewer, and recreation
facilities required by those projects.
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Policy 1.2.2 !,he City shall consider the use of other impact fees, such as for public
safety services.
Policy 1.2.3 All new development shall be required to donate or reserve their fair
share of right-of-way adjacent to major roadways prior to the issuance
of a final development order.
Objective 1.3: The City will manage its fiscal resources to ensure the provision of
needed capital improvements for previously issued development orders and for future
development and redevelopment. This objective shall be achieved through the
implementation of the following policies:
Polic)' 1.3.1 In- providing capital improvements, the City shall limit the
maximum ratio of outstanding indebtedness to no greater than 15%
of the property tax base.
Policy 1.3.2 The City shall continue to adopt a Capital Improvement Program
and an operating budget on a yearly basis as part of this budgeting
process.
Policy 1.3.3 The City shall continue to apply for and secure grants or private
funds whenever available to finance the provision of capital
improvements and other City improvements projects.
Policy 1.3.4 Prior to the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, the City will
provide for all public facilities needed to service development for
which Development Orders where previously issued.
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Policy 1.3.5
The City shall allocate the costs of new public facilities on the
basis of the benefits received by existing and future residents
GOAL 2:
Maintain a Concurrency Management System to ensure public facilities and services to support
development are available concurrent with the impact of development.
Objective 2.1: The City win continue to utilize a Concurrency Management System so
that decisions regarding the issuance of development orders and permits will be based
upon coordination of the development requirements included in this plan, the land
development regulations, and the availability of necessary facilities to support such
development.
Policy 2.1.1 The City shall use the level-of-service (LOS) standards (found in
Table I) in reviewing the impacts of new development and I or
redevelopment upon public facilities and services.
Level- of- Service Standards
TABLE 1
Sanita Sewer
Solid Waste
Potable Water
Water ualit : Meet State and Federal Drinkin
Draina e
Limited Access Roads C, or as otherwise
Arterials D
Collectors D
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Recreation
Parkland
BasebalVSoftbaIl
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Handball I Rac uetball Court
Communi Center
Multi-Pu ose I Soccer
Shuffle Board Court
Bocci Ball Court
V oUe Ball Court
Boat Ram s
BikelPedestrian Trail
Fitness Trails
Activities Center
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Policy 2.1.2
Prior to the approval of an application for a final subdivision or
development plan, the City will review the proposed application to
ensure that public facilities and services needed to support the
development are available concurrent with the impacts of such
development based on the Concurrency Management System.
Policy 2.1.3
Provisions in the Comprehensive Plan that ensure public facilities
and service standards will be met to satisfy the Concurrency
requirement are listed below:
a. The necessary facilities and services are in place at the time a
development permit is issued; or
b. A development permit is issued subject to the condition that the
necessary facilities and services will be in place when the
impacts of the development occur; or
c. The necessary facilities are under construction at the time a
pennit is issued; or
d.. The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an
enforceable development agreement that includes the provision
of Rules 9J-5.0055 (2)(a) 1-3, Florida Administrative Code.
The agreement must guarantee that the necessary facilities and
services will be in place when the impacts of the development
occur; or
e. At the time the development permit is issued, the necessary
facilities and services are the subject of a binding executed
contract which provides for the commencement of the actual
construction of the required facilities or the provision of
services within one (l) year of the issuance of the development
pennit; or
f The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an
enforceable development agreement which required the
commencement of the actual construction of the facilities or
the provision of services within one (1) year of the issuance of
the applicable development permit.
Policy 2.1.4 Proposed plan amendments and requests for new development or
redevelopment shall be evaluated according to the following
guidelines as to whether the proposed action would:
a. Be consistent with the Utilities Element and the Coastal
Management Element and not contribute to a condition of
public hazard.
b. Be consistent with the Transportation Element; Utilities
Element; and Recreation and Open Space Element and not
intensify any existing public facility capacity deficits not
envisioned within this plan.
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c. Generate public facility demands that may be accommodated
by planned capacity increases.
d. Conform with future land uses as shown on the Future Land
Use Map of the Future Land Use Element.
e. Accommodate public facility demands based upon level-of-service
standards by provision of facilities by the developer or by the City
consistent with this element.
f. Be consistent with County, State and regional agencies and water
management district's facilities plans.
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