23-00012T

Charlotte

BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING FOR
WATER UTILITY RATES

A public hearing will be conducted by the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) on the following date, time and place:

Time & Date: January 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Hatchery - East Conference Room
42881 Lake Babcock Drive, 2nd Floor Punta Gorda, Florida 33982.

The public hearing will be a rulemaking hearing and will provide an opportunity for the public to address proposed rules that set policies, fees and charges related to the District's water utilities. The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to provide for efficient and effective District operations, and to provide sufficient revenues to meet expenses and provide services within the boundaries of the District. The proposed rules adopt updates and amendments to the District's existing water utility rates as follows:
Water Utility Rates
A. INITIAL FEES - CONNECTION FEES/AFPI, DEPOSIT FEES, TAP IN, ROAD PUSH

RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED

INITIAL FEES - CONNECTION FEES/AFPI, TAP IN, ROAD PUSH
Account Setup fee $ 45.00
Potable Water
Connection Fee/AFPI $ 2,761.39
Meter Installation Fee
3/4” $ 532.37
1” $ 643.78
1 1/2” $ 1,530.68
2” $ 1,700.64
Greater than 2” Cost + 3%
Customer Deposit $ 45.00
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
Private Fire Protection
Connection Fee/AFPI (based upon fire flow)
0-50 GPM $ 4,579.14
51-100 GPM $ 5,958.67
101-150 GPM $ 6,944.03
151-300 GPM $ 9,019.14
301-500 GPM $ 10,831.10
501-750 GPM $ 12,745.06
751-1000 GPM $ 14,206.90
1001-1500 GPM $ 16,554.43
1501-3000 GPM $ 21,504.54
3001-4500 GPM $ 25,058.86

RESIDENTIAL (continued) PROPOSED
Meter Installation Fee
3/4” $ 532.37
1” $ 643.78
1 1/2” $ 1,530.68
2” $ 1,700.64
Greater than 2” Cost + 3%
Customer Deposit $ 45.00
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
Wastewater
Connection Fee/AFPI $ 2,899.35
Customer Deposit $ 50.00
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
Irrigation Water
Connection Fee/AFPI $ 2,182.91
Meter Installation Fee
3/4” $ 532.37
1” $ 643.78
1 1/2” $ 1,530.68
2” $ 1,700.64
Greater than 2” Cost + 3%
Customer Deposit $ 40.00
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
* Or Actual Cost + 3% whichever is greater
NON- RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED

Private Fire Protection
Connection Fee/AFPI (based upon fire flow)
0-50 GPM $ 4,579.14
51-100 GPM $ 5,958.67
101-150 GPM $ 6,944.03
151-300 GPM $ 9,019.14
301-500 GPM $ 10,831.10
501-750 GPM $ 12,745.06
751-1000 GPM $ 14,206.90
1001-1500 GPM $ 16,554.43
1501-3000 GPM $ 21,504.54
3001-4500 GPM $ 25,058.86
Meter Installation Fee
3/4” $ 532.37
1” $ 643.78
1 1/2” $ 1,530.68
2” $ 1,700.64
Greater than 2” Cost + 3%
Customer Deposit $ 45.00
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
Wastewater
Connection Fee/AFPI $ 2,899.35
Customer Deposit 2X Est Bill/Not Less Resi Dep
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) * $ 2,404.00
Irrigation Water
Connection Fee/AFPI $ 2,182.91
Meter Installation Fee
3/4” $ 532.37
1” $ 643.78
1 1/2” $ 1,530.68
2” $ 1,700.64
Greater than 2” Cost + 3%
Customer Deposit 2X Est Bill/Not Less Resi Dep
Tap in Fee (if service not currently available) * $ 1,529.82
Road Push (if service not currently available at property line) *
$ 2,404.00
* Or Actual Cost + 3% whichever is greater
B. MONTHLY USE AND COMMODITY FEES - WATER, WASTEWATER AND IRRIGATION
RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED

Residential - Applicable to single-family Customers or multi-family Customers which are individually metered
Water
Monthly Base Charge
3/4” $ 29.71
1” $ 74.27
1 1/2” $ 148.54
2” $ 237.66
Over 2” $ 29.71
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons)
0-5999 gallons $ 5.89
6000-and above gallons $ 8.60
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit $ 337.65
Deposit plus Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Fire Portection Service 2
Monthly Base Charge
2” or less $ 19.81
3” $ 39.60
4” $ 61.90
6” $ 123.80
8” $ 198.08
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 5.89
Wastewater
Monthly Base Facility Charge $ 34.76
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 6.17
Temporary Water Service
Deposit Deposit plus $ 354.54
Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Irrigation 3
Monthly Base Facility Charge (all meters) $ 9.55
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 2.86
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit Deposit plus $ 327.82
Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge

RESIDENTIAL (continued) PROPOSED
Multi-Family Residential - Applicable to multi-family Customers and mobile home park Customers which are being served by a water meter.
MONTHLY USE AND COMMODITY FEES
Account Setup fee $ 45.00
Water
Monthly Base Charge (per unit in building) $ 29.71
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons)
0-5999 gallons $ 5.89
6000-and above gallons $ 8.60
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit Deposit plus $ 337.65
Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Fire Protection Service
Monthly Base Charge
2” or less $ 19.81
3” $ 39.60
4” $ 61.90
6” $ 123.80
8” $ 198.08
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 5.89
Wastewater
Monthly Base Facility Charge $ 34.76
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 6.17
Deposit Deposit plus $ 354.54
Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Irrigation
Monthly Base Facility Charge (per meter) $ 9.55
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 2.86
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit $ 337.65
Deposit plus Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge

NON- RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED
Non-Residential - Applicable to non-residential commercial, office, civic, mixed use master meter or other Customer for which no other rate appplies.
MONTHLY USE AND COMMODITY FEES
Water
Monthly Base Charge
3/4” $ 29.71
1” $ 74.27
1 1/2” $ 148.54
2” $ 237.66
Over 2” $ 29.71
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons)
0-5999 gallons $ 5.89
6000-and above gallons $ 8.60
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit $ 337.65
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit $ 337.65
Deposit plus Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Fire Portection Service
Monthly Base Charge
2” or less $ 19.81
3” $ 39.60
4” $ 61.90
6” $ 123.80
8” $ 198.08
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 5.89
Wastewater
Monthly Base Facility Charge $ 34.76
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) < 5,999 gallons $ 7.27
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) > 5,999 gallons $ 8.10
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit $ 354.54
Deposit plus Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge
Irrigation
Monthly Base Facility Charge (all meters) $ 9.55
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 2.86
Reuse on a Bulk Basis (Golf Course Only) $ 0.66
Temporary Water Service (<2”)
Deposit Deposit plus $ 327.82
Actual Cost (6) plus
Administrative Fee Plus
Monthly Base Facility Charge Fee Plus
Commodity Charge

Raw Water
Montly Base Facility Charge $ 24.37
Commodity Charge (per 1000 gallons) $ 3.14

C. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Violation of District Policies may leed to discontinuation of Utility Service, assessment of fees and fines, as well as inspection charges and fees to reconnect services once the violation has been resolved. Any work performed between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm shall be considered after normal working hours.

MISCELLANEOUS FEE PROPOSED

Disconnection of Services
Normal disconnect working hours $35.57
Normal disconnect after working hours $71.13
Due to Violation plus violation fine $71.13
Premise Visit in Lieu of disconnection during normal working hours
$34.54
after normal working hours
$69.06
Reconnection of Services
Normal reconnect during working hours $53.35
Normal reconnect after working hours $65.21
Due to Violation plus violation fine $71.13
Service Relocation Fees Actual cost 6 plus Administrative Fee
Trip Charge Per Visit $48.83
Late Payment (up to $133 past due) $2.18
Late Payment (greater than $133 past due) 1.50%
Returned Checks7 Face Value does not exceed $50.00 $26.52
Face Value between $50.00-$300.00 $31.83
Face Value over $300.00 $42.44
Customer Account Transfer Fee $28.14
Unauthorized Water Use Fine per violation per day $56.28
Unauthorized Tampering[4]
Single-Family per violation $295.00
Multi-Family per violation $575.00
Non-residential per violation $1,150.00
Fire suppression, hydrant, fire line per violation $575.00

Construction and Inspection Fee (Developer)9
or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater $550.00
Re-Inspection Fee $570.00
Plan Review Fee or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater $820.00
Development Project Admin Fee
or 1% of Construction Cost, whichever is greater $275.00
Administrative Fee 3% of Actual Cost6
Copy of Check Fee $5.75
Document Recording Fee first page $11.50
each additional page $9.75
Fire Flow Test $175.00
Request for Third Party Meter Testing (up to 1 1/2”) $80.00
Request for Third Party Meter Testing (2” and above) actual cost
Request for Field Meter Testing (up to 1 1/2”) $36.75
Request for Field Meter Test Testing (2” and above) Actual cost5 plus Administrative Fee
Backflow Prevention- Device Repair and/or Certification
Actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
Cross-Connection Actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
Service Policy Related Fees per visit $40.00
Non-Compliant Irrigation System Fine
$57.56 to $172.67 per day as determined by District
Non-Compliant Industrial Discharge Fine
$57.56 to $172.67 per day as determined by District
Grease Trap Inspections Actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
Grease Trap Violations (within 10-year period)
(1st Occurrence) plus damages and Administrative Fees $235.00
(2nd Occurrence) plus damages and Administrative Fees $465.00
(3rd Occurrence) plus damages and Administrative Fees $685.00
(4th Occurrence) service disconnection

Lien Search Request Fee $55.00
Utility Relocations Fee Actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
Traffic Bearing Meter Box Actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
Televising Sewer Laterals per Linear Foot + Equipement Fee $2.25

MISCELLANEOUS FEE (continued) PROPOSED
The District reserves the right to impose additional fees for the following to the extent not covered above, including cost for rental of any equipment not otherwise listed in the Tariff, plus a 10% markup.

Labor Classification Proposed
Unskilled Laborer per hour $72.12
Plant / System Operator (Class A) per hour $90.16
Plant / System Operator (Class B) per hour $84.14
Plant / System Operator (Class C) per hour $78.13
Skilled Maintenance per hour $78.13
Foreman per hour $84.14
Manager per hour $126.20
Electrician per hour $84.14
Inspector per hour $75.86
Controls Technician per hour $90.16
Administrative per hour $70.02

Labor Classification Proposed
Unskilled Laborer per hour $108.17
Plant / System Operator (Class A) per hour $132.22
Plant / System Operator (Class B) per hour $126.20
Plant / System Operator (Class C) per hour $117.19
Skilled Maintenance per hour $117.19
Foreman per hour $126.20
Manager per hour $138.23
Electrician per hour $126.20
Inspector per hour $113.78
Controls Technician per hour $135.23
Administrative per hour $105.03

Equipment Type Proposed
Backhoe with Operator per hour $150.25
Loader with Operator per hour $150.25
Track-hoe with Operator per hour $210.35
Dump Truck with Operator per hour $120.20
Utility Vehicle with Operator per hour $78.13
Flat Bed Truck with Operator per hour $102.18
Portable Pump (4” trash) per hour $42.06
Generator (35-45 kw) per hour $48.08
Vactor Truck with One Operator per hour $373.89
TV Truck with Operator per hour $240.41

D. INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE AND APPROVAL FEES

INDUSTRIAL DISCHAGE AND APPROVAL PROPOSED
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Approval
Application Fee $88.93
Transfer Fee $86.33
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Approval Annual Fees
Minor
Flow Rate (per gdp)
Up to 1,999 $118.56
2,000 to 4,999 $207.48
5,000 to 9,999 $296.41
10,000 to 24,999 $385.32
25,000 to 49,999 N/A
50,000 to 99,999 N/A
Over 100,000 N/A
Significant
Flow Rate (per gdp)
Up to 1,999 $266.76
2,000 to 4,999 $444.61
5,000 to 9,999 $503.88
10,000 to 24,999 $681.73
25,000 to 49,999 $741.00
50,000 to 99,999 $918.85
Over 100,000 $978.13
High Strength Industrial Wastewater Surcharge
Minimum Monthly Charge $18.38
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) per pound $0.1822
Concentration in excess of 400 mg/L

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) per pound $0.1728
Concentration in excess of 400 mg/L

Oil and Grease (O&G) concentration
In excess of 50 mg/L per pound $0.1315

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in per pound $0.1814
Excess of 2 times BOD and greater than
800 mg/L

Waste Hauler Charges8
Annual Fee per Hauler per hauler $237.13
Waste Disposal Fee (normal hours) per 1,000 gal $65.21
Waste Disposal Fee (after hours) per 1,000 gal $160.06
Mixed Load Fee per 1,000 gal $41.49
Violations Process Charge per appeal $115.98
Remediation handling fee plus actual cost6 plus Administrative Fee
$237.13
Automatic Cost Escalation. In the absence of Board action, the District's rates, fees and charges shall be automatically increased without further action five percent (5%) per year. Upon application of this automatic cost escalation provision, the District Manager shall submit to the District Governing Board a report detailing the amount of the escalation and the new rates as revised. The Rate Schedule shall be adjusted pursuant to this section as required.

Utility Cost Pass-Through. The District's rates, fees and charges shall be automatically increased without further action of the Board based upon the implementation of a rate increase to the District Utility System by any utility which provides service to the District, or upon implementation or increase of any taxes levied by a governmental authority against the District, or upon an increase of costs incurred for water quality, wastewater or irrigation quality water quality testing required by the Department of Environmental Protection, or other unfunded mandates imposed by a controlling governmental agency. Upon application of this cost pass-through provision, the District Manager shall submit to the Board of Supervisors a report detailing the amount of the escalation and the new rates as revised. The Rate Schedule shall be adjusted pursuant to this section as required.

Water Use Restriction Surcharge. Commodity charges may be adjusted from time to time temporarily by up to twenty five percent (25%) to reflect a water use restriction surcharge rate adjustment that may be implemented in response to and for the duration of general water use restrictions imposed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

Prorations. Base Facility Charges will be pro-rated for any partial month of service.

Specific legal authority for the rules includes section 120.054, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty'‘one (21) days after publication of this notice. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing.

A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and proposed rules may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010 (“District Manager's Office”), during normal business hours, or by visiting the District's website at https://www.babcockranchliving.com/153/Independent-Special-District.

If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or regular meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the hearing or meeting, one or more Supervisors may participate in the by telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at the hearing or meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office.

Craig Wrathell, District Manager
January 6, 2023 23-00012T

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