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Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Belleair for the sale of wholesale potable water.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Belleair (Town) for the sale of wholesale potable water.
• The County and Town previously contracted for sale and purchase of potable water on an emergency basis to serve customers in the Town’s water service system.
• Since May 7, 2001, the Town has been a month-to-month customer of the County for as-needed supply and emergency service.
• The County and the Town desire to establish an Agreement to provide wholesale water service to the Town on a regular basis through the Agreement with terms and conditions reflecting current demand and rate conditions.
• Anticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2024 is $1,400,995.93 based on historic Town demands and the County’s current approved wholesale rates. County expenses are covered by these revenues.
• Neither these revenues nor expenses are included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget and will be recommended for inclusion if this Agreement is approved.
• The Town executed the agreement on July 11, 2023.
Agreement term will be effective from date of execution by both parties for a period of 10 years; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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
This Agreement is for regular wholesale water purchases from the County by the Town. It allows for up to one million two-hundred thousand (1,200,000) gallons per day purchase, based on the previous yearly average of water consumption reported by the Town. The previous agreement expired on May 7, 2001. The term of the Agreement is for a period of ten (10) years from the date of execution by both parties. Exhibit A of the Agreement details the Town’s service boundary.
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Background Information:
The County and the Town 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 Town’s water service area on an emergency basis. The Town currently self-supplies water to their customers but is assessing their long-term options and has requested evaluation and establishment of full-time wholesale service from the County.
Fiscal Impact:
Anticipated revenue for FY 2024 $1,400,995.93 based on historic Town demands and the County’s approved FY 2024 wholesale rates. Funds are deposited into the Utilities Water Enterprise Fund. The revenue and additional expenses are not yet included in the FY24 Proposed Budget. If the agreement is approved by the Board in August, the revenue and expense amounts will be added in the FY24 Tentative Budget for the Public Hearings on adoption in September 2023.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh P.E., Interim Director, Utilities
Partners:
Town of Belleair
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement
Exhibit A - Water Service Area Map