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Rate Study Information

In November 2021, the Board of Commissioners retained Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis), formerly Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG), to perform a water and wastewater revenue sufficiency and miscellaneous charges study of behalf of the District. The purpose of the study was to identify any monthly service rate adjustments necessary to recover each individual system's annual revenue requirements, and to evaluate the level of miscellaneous utility charges. This was done is accordance with Chapter 367, Florida Statutes.

The Board held a rate study workshop on July 20, 2022, to review and discuss the findings of the study. The Board held a subsequent hearing during their August 17, 2022, regularly scheduled Board meeting to consider additional scenarios and adopted a rate increase of 9.5% for water and 9.5% for wastewater for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25.

The Board employs a 3-year re-analysis strategy to evaluate changing economic, financial, and regulatory conditions.

Miscellaneous Fees Information

As stated above, the Board retained Raftelis to evaluate miscellaneous charges in addition to the service rates. The findings of the analysis were reviewed and considered at the September 21, 2022, regularly scheduled Board meeting.

On May 15, 2024, the Board adopted Resolution 2024-02 which includes revisions to the tampering fee and the broken backflow repair fee.

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Rates

Effective October 1, 2022

The following is a summary of water and wastewater rates for the next three years.

Water Service

Service Charge for each Water Meter/Account.

Monthly Service Charge

Date	Amount
Oct. 1, 2022	$6.77 per Water Meter
Oct. 1, 2023	$7.41 per Water Meter
Oct. 1, 2024	$8.11 per Water Meter

Monthly Fixed Charge per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)

Date	Amount
Oct. 1, 2022	$18.95 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2023	$20.75 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2024	$22.72 per EDU

Monthly Variable Charge per 1,000 Gallons Metered*

Date	Amount: 1-10,000 Gallons Metered	Amount: Above 10,000 Gallons Metered
Oct. 1, 2022	$3.67 per EDU	$5.19 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2023	$4.02 per EDU	$5.68 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2024	$4.40 per EDU	$6.22 per EDU

*Water allowance by usage tier increases as EDUs increase per meter size (see Exhibit B). Multi-Family usage allowance reduced from 10,000 monthly gallons per unit to 8,000 monthly gallons per unit or 0.8 EDUs.

Wastewater Service

Service Charge for each Water Meter/Account.

Monthly Service Charge

Date	Amount
Oct. 1, 2022	$5.91 per Water Meter
Oct. 1, 2023	$6.47 per Water Meter
Oct. 1, 2024	$7.08 per Water Meter

Monthly Fixed Charge Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)

Date	Amount
Oct. 1, 2022	$31.78 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2023	$34.80 per EDU
Oct. 1, 2024	$38.11 per EDU

Monthly Variable Charge per 1,000 Gallons Metered

For All Metered Use*

Date	Amount
Oct. 1, 2022	$6.31 per 1,000 Gallons Metered
Oct. 1, 2023	$6.91 per 1,000 Gallons Metered
Oct. 1, 2024	$7.57 per 1,000 Gallons Metered

*Single Family sewer cap at 15,000 monthly gallons. Multi-Family sewer cap reduced from 15,000 monthly gallons per unit to 12,000 monthly gallons per unit or 0.8 EDUs.

Type of Deposit	Amount
Residential	$420.00 per Unit
Commercial	$420.00 per EDU

Meter Size	Amount
5/8" (1 EDU)	$420.00
3/4" (1.5 EDU)	$630.00
1" (2.5 EDU)	$1,050.00
1 1/2" (5.0 EDU)	$2,100.00
2" (8.0 EDU)	$3,360.00
3" (15.0 EDU)	$6,300.00
4" (25.0 EDU)	$10,500.00
6" (50.0 EDU)	$21,000.00

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8" to 2 1/2" Meters	$7.00
3" to 4" Meters	$10.00
6"to 8" Meters	$13.75
10" to 12" Meters	$20.75

Type of Charge	Amount
Connection	$45.00
Connection After-hours (at customer's request)	$90.00
Transfer	$55.00
Disconnection/Reconnection (for non-payment)	$65.00
Additional Reconnection - After-hours (for non-payment)	$55.00
Lock (for non-payment)	$80.00
Turn Off/On for Leaks (except for holidays)	$15.00
Turn Off/On for Leaks (holidays)	$80.00
After-hours Service Call-out/ Site Visit	$80.00
After-hours Service Call-out/ Site Visit (holidays)	$165.00
Consumer Valve Adjustment	$35.00
Barrel lock Replacement	$90.00
Special Meter Reading	$40.00
Vacation Charge (disconnect/reconnect)	$45.00
Additional Reconnection – After-hours (due to vacation)	$55.00
Meter Re-Installation (during working hours)	$65.00
Meter Re-Installation (after-hours)	$110.00
Meter Re-Installation (holidays)	$220.00
Meter Test (within tolerance)	$65.00
Hydrant Inspection (per hydrant)	$45.00
Sewer Permit (new service including one re-inspection)	$125.00
Sewer Inspection	$65.00
Sewer Re-Inspection	$65.00
Developer Review (fee plus actual cost)	$110.00
Sewer Line - Unclog on Customer Side (per hour, 1 hour minimum)	$255.00
Failure to Comply - Meter Obstruction (per inspection)	$55.00
Failure to Comply - Private Cross Connection Control (per inspection)	$120.00
Water Meter Tampering (First Offense)	$200.00
Water Meter Tampering (Second Offense)	$350.00
Water Meter Tampering (After Second Offense)	Fee Doubles Each Subsequent Offense
Unauthorized Discharge Penalty	$300.00
Late Fee	1.5% Outstanding Balance (min. $10.00)
Credit Card Convenience Fee (Greater of)	$2.00 or 2.7%

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8"	$1,750.00
3/4"	$1,750.00
1"	$1,825.00
1 1/2"	$3,275.00
2"	$3,700.00
3" and Greater	Actual Cost

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8 "	$3,600.00
3/4"	$3,600.00
1"	$3,650.00
1 1/2"	$5,200.00
2"	$5,625.00
3" and Greater	Actual Cost

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8"	$300.00
3/4"	$300.00
1"	$350.00
1 1/2"	$700.00
2"	$875.00
3" and Greater	Actual cost

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8"	$325.00
3/4"	$325.00
1"	$350.00
1 1/2"	$600.00
2"	$725.00
3" and Greater	Actual Cost

Type of Meter	Amount
5/8"	$165.00
3/4"	$165.00
1"	$175.00
1 1/2"	$300.00
2"	$365.00
3" and Greater	Actual Cost

Check Amount	Fee
For checks less than $50.00	$25.00
For checks $50.00 to $300.00	$30.00
For checks above $300.00	$40.00*

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Supporting Documents

Rates & Fees

Rate Study Information

Miscellaneous Fees Information

Rates

Water Service

Monthly Service Charge

Monthly Fixed Charge per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)

Monthly Variable Charge per 1,000 Gallons Metered*

Wastewater Service

Monthly Service Charge

Monthly Fixed Charge Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)

Monthly Variable Charge per 1,000 Gallons Metered

Fees & Charges

Customer Deposits

Summary of Commercial Deposits by Meter Size

Monthly Cross Connection Control Fees

Miscellaneous Charges

Meter Installation & Tap Fees - Including Cross Connection Control Device

Meter Only Installation Fees*

Backflow Preventer Only Installation Fees

Backflow Preventer Only - Repair Fee (Due to Damage, 2nd and Subsequent Repairs)

NSF or Dishonored Check Fee

Residential/Commercial Monthly Charges Documents

Supporting Documents