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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-R-14
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEW ATER, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE SCHEDULE OF
SURCHARGES, FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES RELATING
TO CHAPTER 19 (UTILITIES AND SERVICES);
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. On May 21, 2001, the City of Edgewater adopted Ordinance No. 2001-0-08
modifying the water conservation requirements applicable to the citizens of the City along with
Resolution No. 2001-R-08 that established a Schedule of Fees and Civil Penalties relating to Water
Conservation Violations.
2. As a result of the severe drought within our area and continued violations of the
Water Conservation Ordinance, City Council announced an Emergency situation during the May 20,
2002 Council meeting in an effort to resolve outstanding issues relating to the situation.
3. As a result of the Emergency situation and in an effort to curtail violators of the
Water Conservation Ordinance, City Council hereby modifies the Schedule of Fees and Civil
Penalties that were enacted pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-R-08.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council ofthe City of Edge water, Florida:
Section 1.
Modification of the Schedule of Fees and Civil Penalties
Pursuant to Chapter 19 (Utilities and Services), the schedule of fees and civil penalties set
forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby established.
Section 2.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and same are
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hereby repealed.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After Motion by Councilman Brown and Second by Councihan Vincenzi, the vote on this
resolution was as follows:
AVE 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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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2002.
ATTEST:
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 WATER, FLORIDA
Donald A.Schmtdt
Mayor
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Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 3rd day of
June, 2002 under Agenda Item No. 6D.
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EXHIBIT" A"
UTILITIES AND SERVICES
WATER CONSERVATION VIOLATION
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CIVIL PENAL TIES
FEES
If there is a disconnection of reclaimed water service due to water conservation restrictions and/or
violations, each customer will be assessed a twenty-five and no/100 dollars (25.00) re-connection
fee for services.
CIVIL PENAL TIES
Pursuant to Sections 373.613 , Florida Statutes, and Section 19-88 of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Edge water, the City Council hereby establishes the following schedule of civil
penalties for violations of Chapter 19, relating to misuse of potable, well or reclaimed water by any
person who does not contest a citation and is not mandated to appear in court:
1.
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3.
1 st offense:
2nd offense:
3rd offense:
5.
Continued abuse:
Warning Notice.
$100.00 fine.
$150.00 fine with disconnection of reclaimed water
services which requires a $25.00 re-connection fee,
for a total of$175.00.
$475.00 fine with disconnection of reclaimed water
services which requires a $25.00 re-connection fee,
for a total of $500.00.
$500 fine per violation.
4.
4th offense:
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