HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-2025 Proposed Service RatesNote: All service rates are stated as monthly rates. Proposed 7.0% increase to Potable & Reclaimed Water Base and Consumption charges, and 7.5% increase to all Sewer Base and Consumption charges. All changes noted below.
SYSTEM BASE CHARGES:Water Wastewater ReuseMeter Size
$13.14 $29.94 *$19.88$19.71 $41.11 $29.86
$32.94 $74.88 $49.70
$65.81 $149.72 $99.42$105.32 $239.62 $159.05
$210.61 $479.26 $318.09$329.10 $748.60 $497.02
$658.18 $1,497.21 $994.02
$1,053.10 $2,396.13 $1,590.45$1,513.82 $3,443.12 $2,286.27
$2,827.94 $6,437.61 $4,273.30
WATER SURCHARGES:Alternative Water Supply Surcharge - Per Monthly Water Bill $1.22
CONSUMPTION CHARGES (based on 30 days):
Water System Consumption Rates:
Residential Service:First 6,000 gallons $1.82
Next 6,000 gallons $5.39Next 6,000 gallons $6.99
All usage over 18,000 gallons $8.95
Note: Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons with allowance per meter equivalent ERCGeneral Service:
All consumption per 1,000 gallons (Excluding Potable Irrigation Meters) $2.72General Service:
Potable Irrigation Metered Services
First 10,000 gallons $1.82Next 15,000 gallons $5.39
Next 25,000 gallons $6.99All usage over 50,000 gallons $8.95
Note: Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons with allowance per meter equivalent ERC
Wastewater System Consumption Rates:
Residential Service:All Meter Sizes (10,000 gallon cap)$4.47Unmetered Flat Rate $64.33
Multi-family Unmetered per Unit $50.64
Note: Where reclaimed water is available the cap for residential wastewater usage will not applyGeneral Service:
Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons of metered water, no cap $5.45Reclaimed Water Consumption Rates:
Residential and General Service:First 15,000 gallons $0.98Next 5,000 gallons $1.92
All usage over 20,000 gallons $2.90Note: Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons with allowance per meter equivalent ERC
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT: (per ERC)Security Deposit Amount:Water Wastewater Reuse
Initial Deposit $25.00 $50.00 $25.00Initial Deposit for Customers Without SSN $50.00 $100.00 $50.00
Annual Interest Rate of 1.99% will be paid on deposit held at least 6 months
SERVICE CHARGES & MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
After Hours Prepayment for New Service $259.00Same Day Service Charge and After Hours Premise Visit Surcharge (Normal Hours 8 AM to 5 PM, M-F)$30.00
Initial Connection, Premise Visit Charge, Normal Reconnection, Reconnection due to Repair, and 2nd Trip $30.00$30.00
Nonpayment Charge Before 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday $30.00
Nonpayment Charge After 4:00 PM and before 9:00 PM, Monday – Friday $93.00Nonpayment Charge on Weekends and Holidays $124.00
Nonpayment Charge Flat Rate Sewer Account $83.00Late Notice Charge $3.42
Returned Check Charge $30.00
Hydrant Meter: Application Set Up, Relocation Charge, and Fee to Replace Cut Meter Lock $30.00Meter Inspection Fee for New Meter Installations $30.00
Meter Testing Charge (5/8"x3/4" & 3/4")(1" & Above Meters: Actual Cost)$72.00Meter Reset Fee $135.00
Meter Tampering Charge $62.00
Replacement of Broken Curb Stop $83.00Lien Charge (Charge does not include any recording costs, additional collection fees or attorney fees)$135.00
Violation Reconnection $30.00Monthly Hydrant Base Charge (plus water at metered rates)$104.00
Hydrant Meter Deposit per Hydrant Policy $570.00 to $1,250.00
Hydrant Meter One-Time Fill at CCUA Main Office (plus water at metered rates)$62.00Waste Disposal Deposit per Septage Haulers Disposal Deposit Policy
Building Water Monthly Charge All Systems (Un-metered used during construction)$72.00Wholesale Reclaimed Water Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons $0.56Waste Disposal From Portable Toilets, Septic Tanks, and Landfill Lechate at Sewage Treatment Plant Per 1,000 Gallons $114.00
Processing fees to CCUA for Potable Water (Public Water Supply) Distribution and Transmission System Permits $290.00Processing fees to CCUA for Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Permits $290.00
Processing fees to CCUA for Permit Modifications $62.00Energy Surcharge (to be assessed based on a formula) when actual energy sensitive operating expenses exceed budgeted energy sensitive expenses
SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGES:
Water Capacity Charge Per ERC $465.75
Alternative Water Supply Charge Per ERC $399.65SJRWMD Black Creek Water Resource Development Project Connection Charge Per ERC $103.66
Wastewater Capacity Charge Per ERC excluding Keystone included in FDEP Grant SG481030 and LP0512 $4,243.50Reclaimed Water Capacity Charge Per ERC For Developments with Reclaimed Water Piping Systems $310.50
Surcharge for Development of Reclaimed Program (Applicable To All Developments That Do Not Install Reclaimed Piping Systems)$410.00
Debt Service Charge Per ERC $196.73Fire Protection ‑ Initial Charge (Per Gallons Per Minute “GPM” Flow)$15.81
Inspection, Plan Review, As-built Drafting, and Recording Fees Actual CostPotable Water Meter, with Backflow Device (5/8”x3/4” Meter with other sizes at cost) Includes Meter Box $494.79
Reclaimed Water Meter (5/8”x3/4” Meter with other sizes at cost) Developments with Reclaimed Water Piping Systems & Includes Meter Box $428.65
As defined in Rate Resolution:Supplemental Developer Agreement Administrative Charge $100.00
Financed Developer Agreement Administrative Charge $100.00Flex Space Meter Audit (2nd and subsequent trips) - $50.00, plus $75.00, per hour in excess of .75 hours per trip
Master Meter Violation Charge, where applicable $500.00
Carrying Charge for Middleburg Service Area Policy and Infill Policy 3.08%Finance Charge 5.34%
Middleburg Service Area Development Policy – Distribution and Collection Infrastructure Charge Per AcreWater $5,744.00
Wastewater $11,018.00
LAMPA Infrastructure fee per ERCPotable Water $864.30
Reclaimed Water $1,100.20Wastewater$916.84
CLAY COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY
Jeremy Johnston, Executive Director
Additionalinformationontheproposedrates,charges,and feesisavailablefor inspectionintheofficeofthe ClayCountyUtilityAuthorityat 3176 OldJenningsRoad,Middleburg,Florida,Mondaythrough Friday;8:00AMto5:00PM,
except legal holidays. Following the Public Hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Board of Supervisors may adopt or modify the proposed rates, charges, and fees.InaccordancewiththeAmericans WithDisabilitiesAct,anypersonneedingspecialaccommodationtoparticipateinthis matter,shouldcontacttheClayCountyUtilityAuthoritybymailat3176OldJenningsRoad,Middleburg,Florida 32068-
3907,or by telephone at(904)272-5999,extension 2464,no later than 7days priortothehearingor proceeding for which thisnotice hasbeen given.Those requiringauditory assistance can accesstheforegoingtelephonenumberby
contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
If any person intends to appeal any decision related to this action, such person will need to provide a court reporter at such person's own expense, for a transcript of the proceedings. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Note: A security deposit is required for all new accounts including transfers and existing accounts that become delinquent and require a field visit. An additional deposit will be required for accounts that are disconnected twice in one 12 month period.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE CLAY COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY.
The ClayCounty Utility Authority(“CCUA”)willholdaPublicHearingonTuesday,September10,2024,at7:00PM,inthe ClayCounty Utility Authority’s BoardRoom,locatedat 3176 OldJenningsRoad,Middleburg,Florida,forthepurpose of receiving public comment concerning the adoption of the 2024/2025 budgets.
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Account collection fees and/or costs incurred by CCUA in the course of collecting delinquent balances, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, which CCUA incurs in such collection efforts, will be paid, in addition to the original balance due, by the customer responsible for the delinquent balance.
Special Meter Rereads, Hydrant Reading Charge and Backflow Test Final Notice
*Residential Wastewater will be charged the same rate regardless of meter size