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Interlocal Agreement to reinstate and extend the agreement with the City of Safety Harbor for the sale of wholesale potable water.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Interlocal Agreement to reinstate and extend the agreement with the City of Safety Harbor (City) for the sale of wholesale potable water.
• The County and the City have previously contracted for the sale and purchase of potable water to serve customers in the City's water service area.
• Since November 10, 2020, the City has been a month-to-month customer.The County and the City desire to correct the lapse of the Agreement by adopting, ratifying, renewing, and reinstating and extending the term of the reinstated Agreement with the same terms and conditions.
Anticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2022 is estimated at $1,794,000.00; Agreement term extends from November 10, 2020 to November 10, 2030.
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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:
Summary
The Interlocal Agreement to reinstate and extend the original Agreement is for wholesale water purchase with the City. The reinstated Agreement allows the City to purchase a minimum of one (1) million gallons a day, based on the previous yearly average of water consumption by the City. The previous agreement expired on November 10, 2020. The term of the new agreement is for a period of ten (10) years.
Exhibit A of the reinstated Agreement details the service boundary.
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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 $4.2581 per 1,000 gallons. On November 10, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement with the City for a term of five (5) years. Since November 10, 2020, the City has been a month-to-month customer.
Fiscal Impact:
FY 2021 revenue was $1,762,941.83. Funds are deposited into the Utilities Water Revenue and Operating Fund (Enterprise). The $1.8M in estimated revenue for FY 2022 is consistent with the adopted budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan E. Ross P.E., Director, Utilities
Partners:
City of Safety Harbor
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement to reinstate and extend Agreement
Agreement
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