Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Ed Torres, M.S, P.E., LEED AP, Director, Utilities
CONTACT: Glenn Kramer, Manager, Fiscal and Operational Support Division
PHONE: 407-254-9882
DIVISION: Fiscal and Operational Support Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Resolution of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Superseding Resolution No. 2009-M-29 regarding Setting a Revised Preliminary Reclaimed Water Charge Schedule; Superseding the existing Reclaimed Water Charge Resolution; Providing for an Automatic Annual Increase; Providing for an Exemption for Right-Of-Way Landscaping; Providing for Periodic Review; Providing for Annual Notice to Customers; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. All Districts. (Fiscal and Operational Support Division)
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PURPOSE: The County's Reclaimed Water rates were originally established in 2002 when reclaimed water was viewed as a disposal issue and public reclaimed water usage was encouraged. Since that time, the view of reclaimed water has evolved to recognize it as a valuable resource that is critical to the County's water resources planning efforts. As such, the reclaimed water rate structure needed review and updating to reflect this new environment. To that end, the Utilities Department engaged its rate consultant to review reclaimed water system rates and revenue requirements and recommend appropriate changes. On January 7, 2025, we will discuss the recommendations of the study with you and offer a rate resolution with a preliminary charge schedule for your consideration.
Chapter 153, Florida Statutes, requires the County to approve most rate changes in two steps. The County must first adopt a resolution setting forth a preliminary charge schedule followed by the adoption of the final charge schedule at a separate public hearing. The attached resolution incl...
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