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Home My WebLink About2008-08-26 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes.) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 26,2008 - 7:00 P.M. Albert Jones Anne Castro Bob Anton John Bertino Patricia Flury lvan Pato Thomas Ansbro Louise Stilson l.c all to Order Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. lnvocation and Pledee ofAlleeiance Father Tom Pohto, OSA, Church ofthe Resurrection, gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Vice-Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attomey: City Clerk: Mayor Jones took a momenl of privilege to introduce Rosie Killian, 8ft grade student at Olsen Middle School. He advised Ms. Killian, who has a 4.0 GPA, is enrolled in the National Youth Leadership Conference in Boca Raton and needs $1,400 to continue in the Program. Mayor Jones asked the Commission and the community to help suppo( Ms. Killian. Commissioner Flury motioned to allocate $500.00 from the Bus Bench Fund; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones and Vice-Mayor Castro each personally contributed $ I 50 to Rosie Killian. 4. PresentationS and S ial Event Aoorovals 4.1 Water and Sewer Rate Study - Public Resources Management Group, Inc. Patricia Vamey, Director of Finance, introduced Henry Thomas, Vice-President of Public Resources Management Group, Inc. . Current (slower) market conditionso 802 decrease in total water sales from 2007 to 2008 due to watering restrictionso The City of Holll.wood charges increased 37%o last year, and they calculated an additional 50% rate increase for all future years e Operating expenses are growing 4.8% per yearo The Revenue projection, under existing rates, is 0.4670 per year o In 2008 the City used a significant amount of fund balance to pay for other costs o Five Year Capital Improvement Plan is $24.2M, of which $6.2M was spent in 2008. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Obligationo Reserves will be used for the next two yearso Annual Debt service payments exceed $1.7M by FY 2013. l5o/o rate increase for Water system for 2009o 27oh rate increase in Wastewater system for 2009 Vice-Mayor Castro suggested we conduct an independent audit ofthe water treatment operations in Holll.wood, to validate the legitimacy of what they charge the City. Commissioner Flury pointed out that we are the oldest city in Broward County and our infrastructure needs a lot of improvement; therefore some of our projects might have to be extended longer than five years. Commissioner Bertino noted that the Legislature is tying in water availability to the amount of building permits that we are allowed to approve. Discussion followed between the Commission and Mr. Thomas regarding the rising costs ol waler and waslewater services. Mr. Thomas commented that long term planning is not easy during difficult times. He recommended adopting the proposed Water and Wastewater Rates effective October l, 2008 and for the next 3 years. Director Vamey advised that a resolution to increase the rates would be presented at a future meeting for Commission approval. 2 Henry Thomas, Vice-President of Public Resources Management Group, Inc., presented a PowerPoint overview of the Water and Wastewater Rate Study, which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. He noted Echo Peacock, Rate Analyst who contributed to the preparation of the Study, is also present to answer any questions. Mr. Thomas advised that things have changed significantly since 2004 when they last updated our Study. He highlighted some items based on their study: Commissioner FIury motioned to adopt the Water and Wastewater Rates for the next 3 years; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5. Proclamations There were no proclamations at this meeting. 6. Citizen Commenls Ed Moore, 99 NW 183'd Street, North Miami, AFSCME Florida Council 79 Field Staff Representative, noted the Union has tried to negotiate a contract with the City for the past year, but to no avail. He asked the Commission and management to reconsider giving City employees the 2t/z Yo Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). City Manager Pato confirmed the COLA is in addition to the medt increase of up to 5%, depending on the employee's performance evaluation. He fu(her noted that the Fire Union and Administrative staff received a2% COLA, however, the AFSCME Union refused the 270. Darren Green,294 NW 13th Court, advised he has been working with the City for the last seven years. He further indicated that he does not know ofany City employee who has ever received a 5% merit increase. Mr. Green asked for reconsideration oftheir request. Jose Urtecho, 5050 SW 29th Avenue, City employee, noted the problem is the City wants to take the retroactive payment away from them. He pointed out that they are only asking lbr a 2% COLA. Reverend Bob Sands, 4650 SW 30e Avenue, Pastor of Community Bible Church, thanked the City Attomey, Mayor and Vice-Mayor for their assistance after his appearance at the June 24 Commission meeting. He clarified that his issue has definitely been selective enforcement, although he has been assured by City staff that it is not. Reverend Sands asked for an extension ol the occupational license requirement beyond the September 4 deadline, to allow time for the documentation process. He noted for the record that his Church did not receive any correspondence from the City until August 5, following the June 24 meeting, Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to allow 30 days for the business license extension; seconded by Commissioner Bertino, The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Yes Yes Yes JMinutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Sean Eckhardt,4741 SW 42nd Tenace, spoke regarding a problem with an itlegal structure on his property which should have been resolved in 2002 when his property was annexed. He noted that he was cited in January and was told to come before the Commission to plead his case. Commissioner Flury noted that she dealt with this issue about fow years ago with the previous o*,ner. At the time, stafl searched for permits for this property which was built in 1972, but nothing was found. She further commented that former Community Development Director Leeds contacted the owner and told him not to worry and the case was then closed. Commissioner Flury thought this case should not be re-opened every time we have new Code staff. City Manager Pato indicated this is the first time he hears of this issue. He said he would meet with Mr. Eckhardt and discuss the matter in detail. Commissioner Flury commented we should document the file so this does not happen again Commissioner Bertino noted that several properties were grandfathered in when they were annexed, but we need to make sure the structures are safe. Steven Casper,34 S. Federal Highway, noted the Commission supported him on his request to change the design of his building for the past year. He complained of the high cost of the building permit ($1,200) and noted that unfortunately, he will not move forward with the project. which would have been approximately $2,000. Mr. Casper further advised that the "For Rent" sign on the Canterbury Square building has to come down. Finally, he questioned the City Manager's travel request on tonight's agenda. City Manager Pato noted that he attends the ICMA Conference every other year in order to maintain certain credentials as City Manager. Jimmy Crimmin ger, 237 SW l5'h Street, thanked the City for the quick response to their concems of crime in the southwest area. He noted he is comfortable that we do not do selective code enforcement and commended our Code Compliance Unit for their good work. Mr. Crimminger talked about the Customer Survey recently conducted and its favorable results. He thought we should always show appreciation and respect to all employees. Stephanie Roux, 15920 NW 18th Court, Opa Locka, presented photos to the Commission regarding the damage caused by a falling tree from Chester Byrd Park to her rental property. Ms. Roux pointed out that Florida Power and Light stated they are not responsible for the damage because the tree is on City property behind her house. She noted that she spoke with Public Services Director Orlando earlier today. Ms. Roux said she has worked hard to make the property look good and asked the City to share in the cost ofthe damage. The Commission advised Ms. Roux to contact City Manager Pato to discuss this matter Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 - 7:00 p.m 4 Teddy Bohanan, SW 15th Street, pointed out we do not have selective enforcement and commended the current Commission and administration for their efforts to make Dania Beach a better place. 7. Consent Agenda Items removedfrom Consenl Agenda: #7-11 7 .1 Minutes Approve minutes of August 12, 2008 City Commission Meeting 7 .2 Travel Requests: Request of Ivan Pato, City Manager, to attend the 2008 ICMA Conference from September 2l- 24,2008 in Richmond, Virginia (Estimated cost $1,815.70; remaining budget $1,280.56) Resolutions 7.3 RESOLUTION#2008-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORTZINC THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FROM MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3O,OOO.OO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2OO7 -2008, FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PHARMACEUTICALS, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.4 RESOLUTION#2008-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47.473.94 IN FISCAL YEAR 2OO7-2008, FROM HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTTVE DATE. 7.5 RESOLUTION#2008-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN TNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COLNTY AND 36TH STREET ACQUISITIONS, INC,, A FLORIDA CORPORATION, PERTAINING TO AN ARCHAEOLOCICAL PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE LAKEVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, 7.6 RESOLUTION#2008-t46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING A GRANT MATCHING FUND FOR THE GRIFFIN MARINE PARK SOLAR LICHTING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 - 7:00 p.m. 7.7 RESOLUTTON#2008-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING FEES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PATIENTS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS BY THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR A ..COMPASSION POLICY,,; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.8 RESOLUTION#2008-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANTA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH SPORTS TURF ONE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,028.38 FOR SAND TOP DRESSING FOR THE LASER GRADED AND RE.SODDED BALLFIELDS AT C.W. THOMAS, FROST AND P,J, MELI PARKS: PROVIDING FOR FUNDINC; PROVIDTNG FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTM DATE. 7.9 RESOLUTION#2008-149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANTA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION DOCUMENT 1'O EXTEND THE TERM OF THE EXISTING AQUATIC FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ACREEMENT WITH JEFF ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A JEFF ELLIS AQUATIC MANACEMENT, A TEXAS CORPORATION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN FLORIDA FOR THE PROVISION OF LIFEGUARD, OPERAI'ION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE C,W. THOMAS PARK POOL AND THE P.J. MELI AQUATTC COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7 .10 RESOLUTION #2008-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, [.'LORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,OOO,OO) IN PARK IMPACT FEES RECEIVED FROM THE FOREST VIEW ESTATES PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK AT FOREST VIEW ESTATES; AUTHORTZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICTALS TO EXECUTE AN ACREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH FLORIDA PLAYSYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED S32,483.78 WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR FUNDINC FOR THE PROJECT; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinances (Title read bv Citv Attornev) 7.t\ oRDINANCE#2008-025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, *BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION", OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 6-33..SCHEDULE OF CHARGES", TO CLARIFY THE RATES TO BE PAID FOR BEACH PARKING PERMITS PARKTNG FEES FOR MOTOR VEHICLESI PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2008-025. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m 6 Commissioner Anton stated property o'w,ners who are considered part-time residents and pay their taxes should not pay more for a parking permit, just because they do not live in the City. He proposed the rate should be $25 for all property owners. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Ordinance #2008-025 as amended, on first reading; seconded by Commissioner Bertino, The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Ycs cs es Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item #7.11; seconded by Commissioner Bcrtino. The motion carricd on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Y Y 8. Bids and Req There were no proposals at this meeting 9. Public Hearinss and Site Plans 9.1 ORDINANCE#2008-022 City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2008-022 Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained that the intent of this Ordinance is to encourage coordination between separately developed and owned hotel-oriented projects in areas servicing the tourism industry within the City. She noted that the proposed text amendment will also permit hotels and office or retail uses, with at least one property adjacent to Griffin or Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 7:00 p.m uests for Proposals 7 Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Yes Yes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 "ZONING," ARTICLE 22 (RESERVED) TO ADD A HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE 28, "SIGNS", SECTION 28.I90, 'NONCONFORMING SIGNS'" IN ORDER TO EXEMP'| LEGAL NONCONFORMING POLE SIGNS IN THE HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT FROM REMOVAL; AMENDING ARTICLE IV-A, "ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE PROCEDURES", SECTION 33. I26, "ADMINIS IRATIVE VARIANCE PROCEDURES" OF THE ZONING APPENDIX IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES WITHIN THE HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (SECOND READING) Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing Keith Poliakoff, representing Frontier Development, supported the ordinance and asked the Commission to approve it. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to adopt Ordinance #2008-022, on sccond reading; secondcd by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner FIury Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Ycs Yes Yes Yes 9.2 oRDINANCE#2008-023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 28 "ZONING," ARTICLE 32 "OUTDOOR STORACE CONTAINERS IN RESIDENTTAL D[STR[CTS;" PROVIDING FOR RECULATIONS RELATING TO OUTDOOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (SECOND READING) City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2008-023. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, noted this is a text amendment that allows non- profit organizations to have outdoor storage containers. Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. Mel Weiss, 130 SW 3'd Avenue, representing Mada'n Corporation confirmed with City Attomey Ansbro that they are considered a nolfor-profit organization since they are affiliated to the Red Cross. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public Hearing. Yes Yes Yes Stirling Road, to share parking and signage. Ms. Lajoie advised that the proposed Hotel Overlay District should supplement the development regulations ofthe underlying zoning district. Commissioner Bertino motioned to adopt Ordinance #2008-023, on second reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: 8 9.3 ORDINANCE#2008-024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY KEITH POLTAKOFF, ATTORNEY WITH THE FIRM BECKER, POLIAKOFF, REPRESENTING FRONTIER DEVELOPMENT, LLC, TO REZONE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STIRLING ROAD AND SW I8TH AVENUE, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND LECALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCEI CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM A-I (AGRICULTURAL), TO C-2 (COMMIJRCIAL); SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVTDING FOR CONFLICTSi PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, provided a history ofthe property. She noted that the requested zoning change to "Commercial" is consistenl with the new future land use designation which will allow the applicant to construct a retail shopping center on the property. Keith Poliakoff, representing Frontier Development, LLC, advised they will make a full presentation when the Ordinance is presented on second reading. He noted the project would not have a negative impact on the surrounding community since it will encourage pedestrian access in the area. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public Hearing. Commissioncr Bertino motioned to adopt Ordinance #2008-021, on first readingl seconded by Vice-Mayor Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Bertino Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes City Attomey Ansbro advised the remaining items were quasi-judicial matters and swore-in those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any communication they had on these matters. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVINC THE VAzuANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL CRIMALDI, OFFICER, M,P.V. INVESTMENTS INC., FROM CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", ARTICLE 28, "SIGNS", FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT I35 EAST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Continued from August 12,200E) City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008-129. Commissioner Bertino noted he spoke with Mr. Grimaldi. Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinanc e #2008-024. Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. 9.4 RESOLUTION#2008-129 Kristin Dion, City Planner, provided a history of the property. She noted the applicant is requesting a variance for the size, number and location of wall signs. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with certain conditions. Ms. Dion indicated that the CRA Director reviewed the application and had no additional comments. Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Mayor Castro asked if the applicant could wait until the sign design guidelines are complete. Michael Grimaldi, representing M.P.V long time and is part of the building. provided Code does not cite him. Investments, Inc., noted the sign has been there for a He is agreeable to waiting for the design guidelines, Commissioner Flury would like to see some improvements made to the property Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to defer Resolution #2008-129 until February 24, 2009 and to abate the code violation; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Yes Ycs 9.5 RESOLUTTON#2008-136 A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY STEVEN M. SINGER, MANAGING MEMBER REPRESENTING T J & F RAVENSWOOD LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 548I RAVENSWOOD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLTCTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008-136 and Resolution #2008-137 because they relate to the same property. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, provided a history of the property. She noted the applicant is requesting a variance and site plan to construct an office building. The applicant has provided additional landscaping as requested by the City Commission at their Workshop held on March 6, 2008. Ms. Lajoie indicated that the site plan was reviewed by City staff and some issues must be addressed by the applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-136; seconded by Vice-Mayor Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 - 7:00 p.m 10 Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearings. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearings. 9.6 RESOLUTION#2008-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY STEVEN M. SINGER. MANAGINC MEMBER REPRESENTTNG T J & F RAVENSWOOD LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 548I RAVENSWOOD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDAT PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTM DATE. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-137; seconded by Vice-Mayor Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 7:00 p.m Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Castro Mavor Jones Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ycs 9.7 RESOLU'frON #2008- l 3 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLOzuDA APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MO DURRANI, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS REPRESENTING PETROL ENTERPRISES, INC. (CITGO), FROM CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", ARTICLE 28, "SIGNS", FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2IO9 GRIFFIN ROAD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDINC FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008-138 Kristin Dion, City Planner, explained the location of the property and noted that the request is to allow an eight feet wide monument sign, where Code allows a maximum of six feet in width. She indicated that the location of the proposed sign is in the same footprint of the previously existing pole sign. Ms. Dion advised that the applicant stated that the maximum size permitted by Code does not provide for adequate visibility, hence his variance request. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-138; seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Yes Vice-Mayor Castro out ofthe room Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes l1 9.8 RESOLUTION#2008-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVINC THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JACK STUDIALE, VICE PRESIDENT OF TROPICAL ACRES STEAK HOUSE, FROM CHAPTER 28, 'ZONING", ARTICLE 28, "SIGNS", FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25OO GRIFFIN ROAD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008-139. Jack Studiale, Manager of Tropical Acres, pointed out that the number of proposed signs and their locations are required because of the existing landscape, the proximity of the parking area to the property line, and the very limited visibility from both directions. He asked the Commission to consider the request. Brad Inman, 425 Bayshore Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, noted he owns the property next to Tropical Acres and allows people to park on his property. He advised that his sign is five feel from the road and he thought that the Tropical Acres sign would block his sign. Mr. Inman indicated that if this request is approved, he would also want a two foot setback for the sign on his property. Joe Handley, Vice-President of Planning and Landscape Architecture, Craven Thompson and Associates, pointed out that the back up material does not show the sign on the adjoining property. Commissioner Anton advised Mr. Inman that if he wants a two foot setback sign, he should submit his request through the proper channels. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-139 with staff review to insure that there is no visibility problem for the neighbor; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissione r Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9.9 RESOLUTION#2008-140 A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VAR]ANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JAY PATEL, PROPERTY OWNER FROM CHAPTER 28,'ZONING" ARTICLE 2I.20, "TRANSIT ORIENTED DISTRICT ZONING REGULATIONS", FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 NORTH Minutes of Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Kristin Dion, City Planner, noted the location of the property. She explained that the applicant is requesting variances to construct two monument signs on the site to provide adequate visibility. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the request. Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF DANTA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. city Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008- 140, Resolution #2008- l4l and Resolution #2008-142 because they relate to the same property. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, provided a history ofthe property which is located within the CRA district. She noted the applicant is requesting variances, a special exception and site plan approval for the construction of a six-story hotel building with a parking garage. The CRA Director reviewed the project and provided some comments to be considered prior to approval. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of all the requests. Ms. Lajoie indicated that approval of the variances would be at the discretion of the City Commission. As regards the special exception and site plan requests, staff is recommending approval provided the variances are granted and the applicant is able to address staff comments prior to the issuance of a building permit. vice-Mayor castro noted she spoke with Attorney courtney crush on this project about a year ago. Courtney Crush, representing Jay and Sandy Patel, explained each of the requests being presented and noted they appeared before the Commission at their Workshop on June 4,2008. She pointed out that the building has been designed to encourage pedestrian access on Federal Highway. Attomey Crush noted that the use proposed on the property is an airport hotel, therefore, they leel the parking provided is appropriate for this type of development. She added that they would be willing to consider entering into a shared parking agreement, should it become a problem. Attomey Crush finally noted that the hotel would be a significant redevelopment effort in keeping with the TOD zoning district intent. Steven Casper, Canterbury Square, 34 S. Federal Highway, requested this project not be approved because it brings us no business and no income. Jason Dubow, 215 N. Federal Highway, noted his father built his building in 1986 and it abuts the Patel property. He is comfortable that this will be a good project for the City. Jimmy Crimmin ger,237 SW 15'1'Street, supported the project. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in lavor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public Hearings. Vice-Mayor Castro thought this was an exciting project to kick-start the downtown area. She hopes Mr. Patel is going to market his hotel as "Dania Beach", not "Fort Lauderdale". 13 Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearings. Fay Bartelmes,214 SW 2nd Terrace, commented the building is a monster and should require 7 5oA of the project funds in escrow to insure the project moves forward. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 - 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Bertino noted this is the type of development we have been waiting for. He pointed out that we are an old City and we need to work with people on variances to accommodate everyone's needs. Commissioner Bertino motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-140 with the condition that they receive a letter from Franco's to allow for shared parking; seconded by Commissioner Anton. Commissioner Flury would like for CRA Director Earle to look at the architectural design of the building. Vice-Mayor Castro noted that a shared parking arrangement is a hindrance to developers. She further clarified that she supports the project but does not want to vote fbr the shared parking agreement. Commissioner Bertino thought we should start engendering the concept of shared parking in the downtown area. Commissioner Flury remarked that the shared parking issue should not be tied into the motion Commissioner Anton noted we need to start somewhere and be consistent. He did not see a problem including the shared parking agreement in the motion. City Auomey Ansbro indicated that the applicant has oflered to get a letter from Franco's, provided it does not go with the land. He noted we should move on with the approval of the request so we do not hurt this project. Mayor Jones supported the project and agreed with the shared parking agreement Atlomey Crush noted they have a verbal agreement lrom Franco, however they will seek to get it in writing. She advised that construction should start in 9-12 months. The motion carried on the following 3-2 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones No Yes 9.10 RESOLUTION#2008-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVINC THE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JAY PATEL, PROPERTY OWNER, FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF 75 HOTEL ROOMS FROM THE LOCAL ACTIVITY CENTER, IN Minutes of Regular Meeting 14 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor Castro agreed on shared parking, but noted it needs to be on a larger scale, not two prope(ies at a time. She pointed out that the CRA Director needs more time to put this process in place. Yes Yes No THE "TOD' (TRANSIT OzuENTED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTR]CT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-14t; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Commissioner Anton Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Flury Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Castro Mayor Jones Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9.11 RESOLUTION#2008-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN II.EQUEST SUBMITTED BY PROPERTY OWNER JAY PATEL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 NORTH FEDERAL HICHWAY, tN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-112; seconded by Vice-Mayor Castro, The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Yes Yes Yes 10. 1 Commissioner Anton Commissioner Anton noted he received a letter from Sylvia Diana Collins thanking the Commission for their suppo( in trying to get her scholarship and move tbrward with her plans. 10.2 CommissionerBertino Commissioner Bertino addressed the issue of people coming before the Commission without first meeting with staff. He would like to have back-up information whenever someone approaches the Commission to enable them to understand the case. City Manager Pato indicated that this used to be the procedure in the past; however, people are appearing before the Commission without even discussing their cases with staff. 10.3 Commissioner Flury Commissioner Flury noted most ol the people are being totd by staff to go to the Commtsston She emphasized that staflneeds to be educated. Commissioner Flury asked for an update on the Dania Beach Hotel. Minutes of Regular Meeting I 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 7:00 p.m. I 0. Commission Comments City Attomey Ansbro reported that the owner is looking for quotes for the asbestos removal, which is avery expensivejob. He noted he will pursue the matter until itis finalized. Commissioner Flury asked Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, to find out the status of the case of Maria Valez, who keeps writing to her about not being able to move in. 10.4 Vice-Mavor Castro Vice-Mayor Castro was concerned with the increasing number of customer service issues. She noted there is a communication problem that needs to be addressed. Vice-Mayor Castro commented we have to listen to our cuslomers. try to give them direction. or find a solution to their problem. 10.5 Mavor Jones Mayor Jones addressed customer service issues in the City. He commented that education and communication were key factors to take into consideration when trying to improve the quality of our service. City Attomey Ansbro advised that the Interlocal Agreement for the Library will be presented at the September 9,2008 Commission meeting. Mayor Jones noted he has received several calls regarding street closures, mainly in the southeast area. He advised he is not convinced we need to close streets and would like to revisit this issue at a future meeting. Commissioner Anton asked the City Manager to obtain the information compiled by Chen & Associates and Kimley-Horn and Associates, regarding the closure of2nd Street. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, advised there was a lot ol suppo( lrom the neighbors in the area to have that street closed. The Fire Department was against the closure and they finally agreed to have a partial closure of 2nd Street. He further noted that the projecr is scheduled to start this Thursday. The Commission generally agreed to proceed with the partial closure of2'd Street. Kristen Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation, distributed a memo to the Commission regarding the installation of security alarms at our pools. She provided quotes and details of the work to be done and suggested using funds from Contingency to cover the costs involved. It was the consensus of the Commission to move forward with Director Jones' recommendation Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m Mayor Jones asked for an update on the Interlocal Agreement for the Library. l6 I I . Discussion and Possible Action There were no discussion items on this agenda. 12. Appointments Commissioner Anton appointed Rodney Collins to the Grant Advisory Board. Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to approve the Board appointment; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried unanimouslv, 1 3. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, advised that there is an opportunity to apply for a "Broward is Beautiful" grant for beautification of right-of-ways within the State of Florida. He noted that funds could be used to build a "Welcome to Dania Beach" sign on a vacant lot on Griffin Road. City Manager Pato addressed the cuslomer service issues discussed earlier. He noted he takes this matter very seriously and asked the Commission to share whatever information they have in order to address this issue with the individuals concemed. 13.2 City Attomey 13.3 City Clerk - Reminders Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:00 pm. Tuesday, September 23,2008 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 7:00 p.m 14. Adiournment Mayor Jones adjoumed the meeting at 10:42 p.m. CRA Board Meeting Code Compliance Workshop City Commission Meeting First Public Hearing Budget Abatement Hearing City Commission Meeting Final Public Hearing - Budget T7 City Attorney Ansbro had no comments. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 - 7:00 p.m. ATTEST:C CH ALBERT C. JONE MAYOR-COMMIS IONER ")LOUISE STILSON, CMC CITY CLERK Approved: September 9, 2008 Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, August 26,2008 7:00 p.m. -t ,s 18 - =-iz DD', -ta------ '-frrt ---t CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA 1-, 2008 Water and Wastewater Rate Study Briefing Document August 26,2008 TDR ^SO Public Resources Management Group, Inc. *Prepare a Five-Year Financial Forecast Develop a Funding Strategy to Pay for System Operations, Repairs, Upgrades, and Expansion Forecast Revenue Requirements to be Recovered from Rates Identify Future Rate Adjustments * * * 2 IPNI; Study Tasks Five-Year Financial Forecast *Financial Forecast Developed for Fiscal Years 2009 to 2013 Analysis Includes a Forecast of: Customers and Sales Operating Expenses Capital Improvement Requirements & Funding Other Revenue Rate Sufficiency oooo 3 PR MG * Based on Fiscal Year 2007 Customer Statistical Information Reflects Current (Slower) Market Conditions Reflects an 8oh Decrease in Total Water Sales from Fiscal Year 2007 to 2008 Due to Watering Restrictions * Customer Growth Projections: Assumed Customer Growth of Approximately 39 New Accounts per Fiscal Year during the Forecast Period, as Provided by the City 4 Customer Forecast Assumptions PR MG Customer and Sales Forecast Proj ected Customer and Usage Forecast Water System Wastewater System Fiscal Year Accounts Gallons (000s) ll I Accounts Callons (000s) lll 2007 (Actual) 2008 2009 2010 201I 2012 20t3 Annual Growth Rate 4,697 4,697 4,710 4,740 4,790 4.,840 4,890 770,858 709,599 710.346 712,,069 714,94r 7 r 7.813 720,686 4,320 4,320 4,333 4,363 4,413 4,463 4,513 696.090 649.821 650,657 652,28n 655.156 658,025 660,893 0.670h -1.070h 0.73"-0.83% ll I Amounts rcllect an cstimated dccrease in watcr consumption beginning in Fiscal Ycar 2008 due to watcring restrictions. 5 lrRilu; Operating Expense Assumptions oooo Based on the Adopted Fiscal Year 2008 Budget and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Projected Cost Increases Beyond Fiscal Year 2009: Labor - 4% per Year Inflation - 2.7% per Year General Fund Transfer - 5% per Year Health Insurance - 10o/o Liability / Property Insurance - l0o/o Repair and Maintenance - 4% Reflects a lo/o Contingency oooo * o TDIIilt; Proj ected Operating Expenses $9.000.0(x) $8.000.0u) $7,0 0 0,000 U F $6.000,000 $5,000,000 S,1,000,0U) $3.000.0{x} $ 2.0 00,0 00 $ I ,000,000 $0 2008 2009 2010 201I Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 20t2 20r3 7 zl.8l7o average incre&se per ye&r s7.476.865 $7,87&012 $n,-102,l r -1I ti6.56-r.514 $6,7 r r,214 s7.097,718 I I I I I IIII I I lrll NG Projected Revenue Under Existing Rates Fiscal Year Ending September 30, $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 s1,000,000 $0 Avg, rate of growth is 0.467o per 1-ear 2008 2009 2010 20t I 2012 2013 I Pro ected Revenue Under Existin Rates U I Fiscul Ycar 2(X)ll revcnues include Wutcr Surcharge Revenue. the remainirrg years do not include any water surcharge revenue IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII I ilt I I lD \,8 Projected Revenues under Existing Rates and Operating Expenses Fiscal Year Ending Sept8mber 30, L all $9,000,000 $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 2oo8 lll 201{)201 I 2012 20 t.1 - Projcctcd Rcvcnue lJndcr Existing Ratcs - Proj ectcd Opcratin Ex rnscs U ] Fiscal Year 2001J rcvenues includc Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenuc 9 2009 PT MG Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan - $24.2 Million Major Projects - Water Plant Upgrade - $7.9 Million 92o/oFtnded through SRF Loan 8% Funded through Water Revenues Construction of Well "G", o'H", and '(I') - $2.6 Million 89% Funded through SRF Loan, Remaining 12% Funded through Water Rate Revenues - Water Main Looping U.S. I / Maleucca - $2.8 Million 93% Funded through SRF Loan, Remaining Funded through Water Rate Revenues Lift Station Rehabilitation - $3.5 Million 100% Funded through SRF Loan * 10 I NI; lDl Major Capital Projects Capital Improvement Program Funding *Majority of Capital Improvement Program is Funded with Financing through SRF Loans Funding Sources l00u 1009 l0l0 201 I Total % ofTotal Fiscal Year CIP Costs:$6,286,309 $5,164,134 $ 8,988,283 $ 3,648,000 $ 60,000 $ 95,000 $24,241,726 Funding Sources: Water Rate Revenue Wastewater Rate Revenue Water lmpact Fee Revenue Wastewater Impact Fee Revenue Renewal & Replacement Fund State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF) $ 1,004,483 282.980 400.000 415.035 $ 1,329,71 l 302,003 $ 199.884 53,999 li 95,500 40.000 :t $ 15.000 $ 2,664,s98 678,982 400.000 415.035 240,000 r9,843.1I I fi% 3lo t% 82o/o 60.000 8.674.400 60.000 3.452.500 60,000 60,000 4,183,8u 3,532,400 11 2012 2013 Pl MG ^3. aoaa * No Existing Debt but $20 Million in Debt Proceeds is Needed to Fund the Five-Year Capital Plan Annual Debt Service Payments Exceed $ 1.7 Million by Fiscal Year 2013 Pay-as-You-Go Capital R&R Funding - Wastewater System Annual Deposit is up to 3o/o of Prior Year's Gross Revenues; Water System Annual Deposit is lo/o of Prior Year's Gross Revenues Beginning in Fiscal Year 2013 I Nt; Other Revenue Requirements Use of Reserves - $1.5 Million in Capital Outlay in FY 2009 * Less Other Revenues and Sources - ($395,000) I Year Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Interest Income 1t !i 12.000,000 $ 10,000,000 eg oo ofc $[t.000,000 ji6.00(,,000 $4,000,000 s2,000,000 $0 2008 Irl 2009 2010 Iiisc.l \ err Ending Scptcmber -10, 20t I 2012 2(|l-1 F ()perating Expensc$ - othrr Rcquiremcnts - Dchl trvic€ --'- Rcvc0ue Undtr Exisring Rrttr I I ] Fiscal Year 2008 revenues include Water Surcharge Revenue, Ihe remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenue 13 D Adequacy of Existing Rates Combined Water and Wastewater Svstems lrllNI; Adequacy of Existing Rates Water Svstem $5,000,000 $.t,500,000 $4.000,000 2soo (E Ec $1,500,000 $.1,000,000 $2,500.000 $2,000,000 $ 1,500,000 s 1,000,000 !i500,000 s0 2008 IlI 2009 2010 201I Iriscal Ycar llndin g Septcmbcr.!ll. 2012 2013 EEE op(rsting Erpenses EEz ()th€r Requircme[ts I Dcbl servicc '{F Rrvr:nuc Under Eristing Rrtes I I ] Fiscal Year 2008 revenues include Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenue 14 I I ItA ru I lDll ilu; Adequacy of Existing Rates Wastewater System $6,00t),000 $5,000.000 $4.000.000 $.1,000,000 $2.000,000 s |,000.000 $0 2ooslll 2rx)9 2010 201I Iriscal Ycar Ending Scptemher 30, 2013 lE ()p(!rsting frpenscs EZ Othcr Requiremenls I Debt Service --a- Revenut [,ndcr Exisling Rrtes I l] ]'iscal Year 200tJ revenucs include Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any waler surchargc revenue. Trrrz.rrtt /V/2//t,,',,,.7Z//,v///, T T ffi -- '15 os oot c 2012 11R m0 Other Considerations .:.Debt Service Coverage Requirement - ll5% Operations & Maintenance Reserve Target - 90 Days of O&M Phasing-In Rate Increases as Needed t * I iltIIP\ a16 Proposed Annual Rate Increase Proposed SysternWide Rate Increases Fiscal Year Beginning October l, 2009 20 l0 20tl 20t2 20t3 Water System t5%t4%6%6%6% Wastewater System 27%t2%6%s%s% Combined System 2l%8%8%8% 1 7 I ilt! I\) t6% Summary of Rate Study Results 18 lDIfit; Revenue with Proposed Water Rate Increases $6,000,000 $5,000,000 o soot $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 200tt 2009 2010 20ll Fiscal Year Ending Scptembcr 3ll, 20t2 2013 E Opcrating Expcnses Z Other Requirements I Debt Scrvice --"!- Revenue Under Proposcd Rstes I l] Fiscal Year 200tJ revenues include Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenue WF 19 PIRNI; $6,000,000 $5,000.000 2o=oo6 $4.000.000 $-1.000.000 $i2,000.000 $t,000,000 $0 2008 201)9 20t0 20t I l-i$crl Year Ending September -10, 2012 201.1 E oprrrting fxponses l..- othcr Rcquirements I Debt service --lF Revenue Undcr Proposrd Rstcs I I ] Fiscal Year 200t1 revenues include Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenue 20 7////t "att r.Trrrrtlrarra.Z Revenue with Proposed Wastewater Rate Increases p: MG Revenue with Proposed Water and Wastewater Combined Rate Increases $ 12,000,000 $10,000,000 o G=oo Ef $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 200n 2009 2010 201I 2012 20t3 Fiscal Year Endin Se tcmber 30. I l] Fiscal Year 2001i revenues include Water Surcharge Revenue, the remaining years do not include any water surcharge revenue 21 EOI ati lir uircments I Debt Servicr -lF Revcnue Under ProFOther sod Ratrs I NI;lDl $0 -''7. t-i-r-r.!-..1 Projected Cash Fund Balances Projected Cash Balances Fiscal Year Ending September 30, Fund Descrpti:n 2008 2009 20 l0 201 I 20t2 201 3 Unrestricted Operating Reserves Days ofO&M Days olO&M Target $4,533,033 252 90 $2,988, r 47 163 90 $ 3, I 57,48 I 162 90 $3,126,8 l4 t53 90 $3,272,703 152 90 $ 3,335,3 l0 t47 90 Renewal & Rephcenrnt 375,000 4t5,51I 446,742 532,965 627,270 778,466 Debt Service Sinking Fwrd 302.964 601,941 1.004,440 1.602.959 2.245.142 2.950.923 Water lmpact Fees 460,744 490,385 547,195 636,94s 728,29s 82t,44s Wastewater lnpact Fees 628,283 650,408 685,358 735,708 787,058 839,408 True- Up Reserve Fturd 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 )') PRftt; Projected Debt Service Coverage Debt Service Coverage Combined Systems Fiscal Year SRF Covera e Minimum 2008 2009 2010 20tt 20t2 20t3 t77% r2r% r58% 124% t26% 124% t15% tt5% ll5Yo tt5% l15, tt5y, a') IDTI NG Proposed Monthly Residential Bills and Rate Comparisons with Neighboring Utilities 24 - lrlRilu; Residential Water and Wastewater Combined Monthly Bill Comparison Description 0 Gallons 2,000 Callons 4,000 Gallons $ 43.16 45.73 52.',t7 59.49 63.06 66.45 70.02 25 15,000 Callons $ I t8.65 13t.82 t44.40 t62.93 172.7t 182.07 191.95 20,000 Callons $ r57.10 176.33 190.81 2t5.37 22't.29 240.12 253.82 50,000 Gallons Residential Service for a 5/tl" or 3/4" Meterri,000 t0,000 Gallons Callons City of Dania Beach Existing Rates Existing Rates with water Restriction Surcharge Proposed Rates Ellective October l, 2008 Proposed Rates Etlecti!e October 1.2009 Proposed Rates Etl'ective October l, 2010 Proposed Rates Eifective October l, 201 I Proposed Rates Etlective October I , 2012 $ 20.00 20.00 24.38 27.50 29.15 30.73 32.39 $ 3 t.58 32.86 38.57 43.50 46.t I 48.59 5\.2t $ 6e.62 '15.7 5 84.95 95.8 t l0l .5 5 107.03 lt2.8l $ 83.40 91.47 101.67 1t4.68 t2t.51 128.l4 t35.06 $ 387.80 443.39 469.25 530,02 56 r.82 592,60 625.09 fo.lnolesr [l] Reue.E Syst.n alc ge nNmhly u* tbr typical itrdividually nreleltd esidennal cusloitr 6,000 Callons H 55.84 60.02 68.22 76.93 It l .54 85.93 90.56 $ lDllillt) Residential Water Monthly Bill Com arison Description 0 Gallors 2,000 Gallors 4,000 Gallons $ 17.06 r9.63 t9.62 22.37 23.7t 25.13 26.(A 15,000 Gallons Residential Service lbr a 5/8" or 3/4" Meter 8.000 10,000 Gallons Gallons $ tt.5o 8.50 9.78 Il.t4 I l.8l t2.52 13.27 $ 12.78 14.06 14.70 16.75 t7.76 18.83 19.95 $ 2ta.92 35.05 33.26 37.91 40.19 42.60 45.t6 $ 3s.40 43.47 40.71 46.4t 49.t9 52.t5 55.21 $ 52.40 65.57 60.26 68.70 72.82 77.t5 81.82 $ 72.60 9l .ri3 83.49 95. l8 100.89 106.94 I13.36 26 6,000 Gallors [ ] 22.44 26.62 25. tt I 29.42 3 t.18 33.06 35.04 $ 20,000 Gallons City of Dania Beach Existing Rates Exstng Rates with Water Restriction Surcharge Proposed Rates Ellective October l,200tJ Proposed Rates Effective October l, 2009 Proposed Rates Effective October l, 2010 Proposed Rates ElTective October 1, 201I Proposed Rates Eflbctive October 1,2012 Footnotes; I I ] Rcllccts System avcragc monthly use tir lypical individually metered residenlial cu$oner. pll ilu; Residential Wastewater Monthly Bill Comparison 0 Gallons 2,000 Gallons 4,000 Gallons 15,000 Gallons 20.000 Gallons 50,000 Gallons Residential Service fbr a 5/ti" or 3/4" Meter 8,000 10,000 Gallons GallonsDescriprion City of Dania Beach Existing Rat€s Proposed Rates Etlective October l. 20011 Proposed Rates Effective October l, 2009 Proposed Rates Efhctive October l. 2010 Proposed Rates Elfective October l. 201 I Proposed Rates Etl'ective October l, 2012 $ l r.50 t4.61 t6.36 t7 .34 t8.2t 19.12 $ r8.80 23.88 26.'74 28.35 29.7 6 3t.25 $ 26.10 33.15 37 .12 39.35 41.32 41.39 $ 40.70 51.69 57.89 61.3',7 64.43 61 .66 $ 48.00 60.96 68.28 72.37 '7 5.99 '79.'79 $ 66.25 84.14 94.23 99.89 l04.8ri l10.t3 $ 84.50 t0'7 .32 120. t9 127 .40 133.'77 140.46 $ t94.00 246.38 27 5.95 292.50 307.13 322.48 Foonrotes: lll Re ects SysteD avcrase monrhly use tbr t)?ical individually metered residenrial customer 6,000 Gallons [ ] 33.40 42.42 47.51 50.36 52.88 55.52 $ 1'7 PRiltl; Residential Rate Comparison - Combined Water and Wastewater Service xl:o m sro0 00 $80 m ,loo oo $55.8{ il il lllil llllllllllllll il 'i{o oo $:o oo xo oo "$iti".,ifit,*:t. ,t$:{*'$iq,tt$tt},i,.W '28 163.22 lrRNI; 1 - Residential Rate Comparison - Water Service $60.00 $50.00 $.a0.00 $3O.OO $21.{.t $2S'Er ::l,ll, r I I I I I I I III I I I I I I I l'[llI II I II I I ,$,'$.E$ix.t$,tt*E:i$.$$.*-t,,:$$,Stt't$$ 29 PR MG Residential Rate Comparison - Wastewater Service $60 00 I'12..r2 $.t0.00 $30.m il, II IIII III IIIIII IIIIIll lIII 30 PR NG Recommendations and Conclusions .i The City's Existing Rates for Water and Wastewater Service Systems will not Recover the Water and Wastewater Systems Projected Revenue Requirements for the Fiscal Years Ending September 30, 2009 through 2013 Based on the Funding Requirements of the City's Capital Improvement Program and to Meet the Rate Covenant Requirements (e.g., Debt Service Coverage) of the City's Proposed SRF Debt * The City Should Consider Adopting the Water and Wastewater Rates Proposed Effective October l, 2008 and October 1 each Fiscal Year Thereafter. The Proposed Rates are Anticipated to Meet the Projected Revenue Requirements through Fiscal Year 2013 * If Adopted, the Proposed Rates as Reflected in the Study Should be Adequate to Fund the Utility Systems Operating and Capital Needs, 3'1 lrll NI; Discussions and Questions J tt ! 1 PIR NI;