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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Ave.
Tuesday, November 26, 1996
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on November 26, 1996, a the City
Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M.
by Mayor Porter.
ROLL CALL.
Mayor John Porter Present
Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Randels Present
Councilmember Burt Bruns Present
Councilmember Tony Hernandez Absent
Councilmember Buzz Petsos Present
City Manager Bennett Boucher Present
City Treasurer Deborah Haggerty Barker Present
DISCUSSION:
1. Sewer Rate Study, Presentation by Burton & Associates
Robert Lockridge and Michael Burton, of Burton & Associates gave an overview of the sewer
rate study.
Mr. Randels queried how certain classes of users can be excluded from the rate structure. Mr.
Burton related that it is possible for residential users to go on a volumetric rate while
commercial users remain on the current rate structure.
Mr. Lockridge reviewed rate graphs and the cost allocation for each rate category.
Council discussed the effects of each rate category in the final rate plan with a scheduled
January 1, 1997 increase in sewer rates of 16.09 %.
Mayor Porter instructed staffto prepare a Press Release on the Final Rate Plan and send letters
to customers explaining the increase, including a comparison of other communities' sewer
rates.
Council discussed the average usage of an average multi- family complex of 18 units. They
further considered a possible rate cap on multi- family rates. They currently pay a flat rate with
no consideration for the occupancy status
Mr. Randels explained his research with flat rates with the Florida League of Cities and how
hard it was for communities to convert to a volumetric rate.
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iMr. Lockridge explained the three components of a rate structure; the fixed charge per bill for
processing costs, fixed charge for ERU and the maximum usage charge per 1,000 gallons of
water used.
Council will review the rate structure annually to ensure the financial stability of the sewer
fund.
Council queried the impact of a 4,000 gallon per month cap for a single family rate instead of
3,000 gpm. The rate would increase from$20,48 to$23.03.
Council indicated that reuse would be part of the sewer rate and we must plan the
implementation of the other phases.
The Rate Resolution will be prepared for the December 17, 1996 Council Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
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Sandra Sims, City Clerk
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