§ 27-109. Charges.

(a)

Connections. All connections to the water mains shall be made by the City. A surcharge of 25 percent shall be added to all charges established in this section for service outside the City.

(b)

Potable services. Charges for connection to the City water system are hereby established as follows:

Size of Service Size (in inches)	Connection Charge
5/8 or ¾	$ 584.00
1	787.00
1½	2,425.00
2 or larger	Actual costs not to exceed 10% more than the written, estimated costs provided to customer prior to installation

 

Charges for connections in this section include costs of: Tap, meter, meter setting, dual check or double check backflow preventer, labor and other materials to complete such connection.

(1)

In certain applications having a higher potential for contamination of the water system, the City may require a reduced pressure backflow preventer instead of the dual check or double check backflow preventer. For such connections, in addition to the connection charges referenced above, an estimated additional charge will be required to pay for the increased costs for specialized equipment. Upon completion of installation, the actual charges for the connection will be determined, and a refund or additional charge made.

(2)

Water service connection charges do not include water main extensions which may be required to extend the water system to the customer's property.

(3)

Payment for water services larger than those listed in the above table and for water main extensions shall be made in advance and based upon estimated cost. Upon completion of the installation, actual charges for the connection will be determined and a refund or additional charge made.

(c)

Fire service. Fire service connection charges shall be billed at actual costs which shall not to exceed ten percent of written estimated costs provided to the customer prior to installation.

(1)

Connection charges for fire services include backflow and flow detection devices where determined necessary by the City.

(2)

Payment of fire service connection charges will be made in advance when service is requested.

(3)

Payment of fire service connection charges does not include water main extensions which may be required to extend the water system to the customer's property or the installation costs for required post indicator valves.

(4)

Payment for fire services and for water main extensions shall be made in advance of water services being provided.

(d)

Meter relocation. All meter relocations on the same property will be done at actual cost. A minimum of $100.00 will be charged for all meter relocations. Any cost exceeding this minimum charge will be billed to the customer.

(e)

Estimated charges. Whenever connection charges or fire service charges are to be billed at the actual costs for installation, the POD shall provide a written estimate to the customer based on the installation costs for that customer's property. The customer shall pay the estimated costs prior to installation. Estimated costs will include all labor, overhead, materials and equipment necessary to make the requested service connection. Upon completion of the installation, the final bill to the customer will be adjusted to reflect the actual cost. Adjustments will be made through a credit or additional billing to the customer and shall be paid by the customer within 30 days from the date of the invoice. Failure to pay additional costs may result in the termination of water service to the premises. Additional costs shall not exceed ten percent of the original, written estimate.

(Code 1973, § 28-13; Code 1992, § 27-117; Ord. No. 1146-F, §§ 1, 2, 11-30-1989; Ord. No. 2003-F, §§ 1, 2, 9-27-1990; Ord. No. 176-G, §§ 4, 5, 9-22-1994; Ord. No. 527-G, § 8, 3-21-2002; Ord. No. 846-G, § 1, 9-20-2007; Ord. No. 895-G, § 1, 9-18-2008; Ord. No. 948-G, § 1, 9-17-2009; Ord. No. 994-G, § 5, 9-16-2010; Ord. No. 1009-G, § 3, 1-20-2011; Ord. No. 1031-G, § 1, 9-22-2011)

State law reference

User fees authorized, F.S. § 166.201.