Subject:
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Interlocal Agreement with the City of Safety Harbor for the sale of wholesale potable water.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Safety Harbor for the sale of wholesale potable water.
The term of the new agreement is for a period of five (5) years.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This agreement is for the wholesale water purchase with the City of Safety Harbor (City), and calls for the City to purchase a minimum of 1 million gallons a day, based on the yearly average of water to the City. The previous agreement expired on October 19, 2014. The term of the new agreement is for a period of five (5) years. The City approved the agreement at its October 5, 2015 City Commission meeting.
Background Information:
The County and the City have previously contracted for the sale and purchase of potable water, at the County’s prevailing wholesale potable water rate, to serve the customers in the City’s water service area. The current wholesale rate is $3.9232 per 1,000 gallons. On October 20, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement with the City for a term of five (5) years. Since October 19, 2014, the City has been a month-to-month customer.
Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Year 2015 Revenue - $1,998,001.17
Water Enterprise Fund
Staff Member Responsible:
Robert M. Powell, Director, Utilities
Partners:
City of Safety Harbor