HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2006-196 Water Conservation Plan RESOLUTION NO. 2006-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION
PLAN; MAKING FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach receives a water use permit from the South Florida
Water Management District; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of renewing its water use permit; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District rules require that the City
have an adopted water conservation plan to obtain renewal of the water use permit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the foregoing findings are incorporated by reference and made a part of
this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida adopts a water conservation plan, a
copy of which is attached and incorporated by this reference.
Section 3. That all resolutions or part of resolutions in conflict with any of the
provisions of this Resolution are repealed.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on November 14, 2006.
PATRICIA FLURY
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
AT EST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO O ' AND CORRECTNESS:
By
THOIMASA. AN4BRO, CITY ATTORNEY
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
Part 1 —General Information
A. Name of Water Utility
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
B. Permit Information
Current permit:
No. 06-00187-W-Renewal
from South Florida Water Management District
C. Contact Persons:
Dominic F. Orlando, P.E., Public Services Director
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Consultant:
Frederick Bloetscher, Ph.D., P.E., President
Public Utility Management and Planning Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 221890
Hollywood, FL 33022-1890
D. Utility Composition:
The City has one treatment plant that provides water service to its water service area.
2 RESOLUTION #2006-196
PART 2 - WATER CONSERVATION INFORMATION
I. MANDATORY ELEMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
An acceptable water conservation plan contains the following elements:
A. Permanent Irrigation Ordinance — an acceptable water conservation plan must contain
provisions for implementing non-agricultural landscape irrigation rules or ordinances. The
District recommends the non-agricultural irrigation be limited to the hours of 4:00 p.m. and
10:00 a.m.
1. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area
adopted or recommended any permanent irrigation rules or ordinances designed to
reduce outdoor water use?
RESPONSE - Yes. The City has adopted an ordinance to restrict water use during water
shortages which contains the following language:
ARTICLE 11.WATER SHORTAGE REGULATIONS
Sec.27-30,Definitions.
For the purpose of this article,the following terms,phrases,words,and their derivations,shall have the meaning given herein.When not
inconsistent with the context,words used in the present tense include the future,words in the plural include the singular,and words in
the singular include the plural.The word"shall"is always mandatory and not merely directory.
City: The City of Dania Beach,Florida.
District means the South Florida Water Management District.
Person means any person,firm,partnership,association,corporation,company or oganization of any kind.
Water resource means any and all water on or beneath the surface of the ground,including natural or artificial water courses,lakes,
ponds or diffused surface water,and water percolating,standing,or Flowing beneath the surfee of the ground.
Water shortage means a period of time specified by the district when sufficient water is not available to meet present or anticipated
needs of persons using the water resource,or when conditions are such as to require temporary reduction in total water usage within a
particular area to protect the water resource from serious harm.A water shortage usually occurs due to drought.
Water shortage emergency means that situation determined by the district when the powers which can be exercised under part Il of
Chapter 40E-21,Florida Administrative Code,are not sufficient to protect the public health,safety,or welfare,or the health of animals,
fish or aquatic life,or public water supply,or commercial,industrial,agricultural,reurational or other reasonable uses.
Water shortage plan means the district's plan describing the procedures the district will utilize in declaring a water shortage,describing
the procedures for declaring and implementing a water shortage emergency and establishing water use restrictions, describing
enforcement procedures,and establishing specific water use restrictions and a classification system,as more particularly described in
Chapter 40E-21,Florida Administrative Code,as amended from time to tire.
(Ord.No.30-91,§1,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§I,2-27-01)
Sec.27-31.Applicability;intent and purpose.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all persons using the water resource within the geographical areas subject to the "water
shortage"or"water shortage emergency,"as determined by the district,whether from public or privately owned water utility systems,
private wells or private connections with surface water bodies.This article shall not apply to persons using treated effluent or saltwater.
It is the intent and purpose of this article to protect the water resources of Dania Beach from the harmful effects of overutilization during
periods of water shortage and allocate available water supplies by assisting the South Florida Water Management District in the
implementation of its water shortage plan.
(Ord.No.30-91,§I,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§1,2-27-01)
Sec.27-32.Declaration of water shortage;water shortage emergency.
The declaration of a water shortage or water shortage emergency within all or any part of Dania Beach by the governing board or the
executive director of the district shall operate to invoke the provisions of this article.Upon such declaration,all water use restrictions or
other measures adopted by the district applicable to Dania Beach,or any portion thereof,shall be subject to enforcement action pursuant
to this article.Any violation of the provisions of Chapter 40E-21,Florida Administrative Code,or any order issued pursuant thereto,
shall be a violation of this article.
(Ord.No.30-91,§1,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§1,2-27-01)
3 RESOLUTION 42006-196
Sec.27-33.Amendments to water shortage plan.
Chapter 40E-21,Florida Administrative Code,as it may be amended from time to time,is incorporated into this articleby reference as a
part of the City Code of Ordinances.
(Ord.No.30-91,§I,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§1,2-27-01)
Sec.27-34.Enforcement.
Every police officer having jurisdiction in the area governed by this article shall,in connection with all other duties imposed by law,
diligently enforce the provisions of this article.In addition,the city manager may also delegate enforcement responsibility for this article
to other agencies and departments of the city.
(Ord.No.30-91,§1,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§I,2-27-01)
Sec.27-35.Penalties.
Violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1) First violation: Twenty-five dollars($25.00).
(2) Second and subsequent violations: Fine not to exceed five hundred dollars($500.00),or imprisonment in the county jail not to
exceed sixty(60)days,or both.
Each day a violation of this article is committed shall constitute a separate offense.In the initial stages of a water shortage or water
shortage emergency,law enforcement officials may provide violators with no more than one(I)written warning.The city,in addition to
the penalties specified above,may take any other appropriate legal action,including but not limited to emergency injunctive action,to
enforce the provisions of this article.
(Ord.No.30-91,§1,9-11-91;Ord,No.2001-007,§I,2-27-01)
Sec.27-36.Water user to accept provisions of article.
No water service shall be furnished to any person by a public or private utility unless the person agrees to accept all the provisions
contained in this article.The acceptance of water service shall be in itself the acceptance of compliance with the provisions in this
article.
(Ord.No.30-91,§1,9-11-91;Ord.No.2001-007,§1,2-27-01)
The City is considering an ordinance to limit irrigation in the service area to the hours
between 9:00 p.m, and 9:00 a.m.
B. Xeriscape Landscape Ordinance — an acceptable water conservation plan must contain
provisions for implementing a non-agricultural xeriscape landscape irrigation ordinance. The
District has developed a model landscape code to assist utilities in this effort. An acceptable
xeriscape ordinance is one that meets the "Level Two" standards contained in the District's
model code.
1. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area
adopted a xeriscape ordinance?
RESPONSE - The City enforces CH 91-68 FS regarding xeriscape landscaping. The City
enforces this law via its landscape architect review process. The City's building
inspectors are responsible for verifying that the law is met.
C. Plumbing Fixture Ordinance — an acceptable water conservation plan must contain
provisions for adopting ultra-low flow volume plumbing fixtures. Ultra-low volume
standards are no greater than 1.6 gallons per flush for toilets, 2.5 gallons per minute for
showerheads and 2 gallons per minute for faucets at 80 psi.
1. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area
adopted plumbing standards that are at least this efficient?
4 RESOLUTION #2006-196
RESPONSE - The City enforces the Florida Building Code — Plumbing Section which
requires the installation of such fixtures. The City's building inspectors are responsible
for verifying that the law is met. The City is considering implementing an ordinance
change to its land development regulations to reinforce this issue.
D. Water Conservation Rate Structure — an acceptable water conservation plan must contain
provisions for adoption of a rate structure that promotes water conservation.
1. Is there an acceptable water conservation rate structure in place?
RESPONSE - Yes. The City has long had in place, a water conservation rate structure that
penalized residents using in excess of 10,000 gallons per month. The typical single family
use in Dania Beach is less than 8,000 gallons per month, or 267 gpd/ERU. Current water
rates are designed to promote water conservation. The five year projection is shown
below:
City or Dania Beach,Florida
2004 Water and Wastewater Rate and Fee Study
Existing and Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates
Existing Rates Rates Effective Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
Description 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Effective Date (Oct,2003) (Oct.2004) (Oct.2005) (Oct.2006) (Oct.2007)
Existing and Proposed Water Rates:
Water Base Rate per ERU $4.73 $5.12 $5,53 $5.94 $6.36 $6.79
Water Consumpton Rate
0-10,000 Gallons/F,RU $2.45 $2.45 $2.45 $2.45 $2,45 $2.45
Above 10,000 GallonslERU $2.45 $3.11 $3,1 1 $3,1 1 $3.11 $3.1 1
Water Consumpton Rate-Inside City(Irrigation)
All Usage $3.11 $3.1 1 $3.1 1 $3.1 1 $3.I I $3.1 1
2. Does the rate structure promote water conservation?
RESPONSE — All expectations are "yes" — the rates were implemented some time ago
and data is not available to characterize this change. However, straight irrigation rates are
40% higher than potable water which discourages this use. The average customer uses
less than 8,000 gallons per month. Most irrigation use is via private wells, not potable
water which would further indicate that water costs have pushed people away from
potable water for irrigation usage.
E. Leak Detection—an acceptable water conservation plan for all utilities with unaccounted
for water greater than 15% must include a leak detection program. The leak detection
program must include water auditing procedure, leak repair and leak detection efforts.
1. Does the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services have a
leak detection program or is it at least this efficient?
5 RESOLUTION 92006-196
RESPONSE - Historically the City's water distribution system has remained fairly tight.
The City has replaced its leaky galvanized lines throughout the City as well as all
galvanized services. The City has upgraded the looping of the system and is in the
process of spending over $6 million to improve the distribution system.
Instead of leaks, which are readily detectable in Dania Beach, water losses have
traditionally been the result of meters. The City changes out a number of older meters each
year, depending on the age (prior change-outs were not recorded). The City tracks
unaccounted-for water. This shows the fluctuations the City monitors between water
treated and distributed, and water that is sold. When the unaccounted-for water exceeds
12.5%, the City accelerates meter change-outs which is typically where the problem is.
These initiatives have marked changes in the unaccounted-for water; typically the City will
see the unaccounted for water fall below 10 percent fairly quickly after the change-outs
begin. In 2005 the percent exceeded the threshold for implementing meter change-outs and
a more intensive change-out program began.
Unaccounted-for water is tracked monthly with the critical parameter being the 12 month
running average. An example is shown in the following table that illustrates the impact of
meter change-outs in 2005/2006:
Month Water Treatment Est Fire Water UAW Running
Pumped Water Lost Etc Flows Sold Month(%) Annual Avg
0.92%
May-05 82.228 0 0.82 73.314 9.8% 14.1%
Jun-05 67.24 0 0.68 67.857 -1.9% 11.9%
Jul-05 76.086 0 0.76 69.777 7.3% 11.6%
Aug-05 78.808 0 0.79 64.186 17.6% 12.4%
Sep-05 73.951 0 0.74 82.614 -12.7% 10.4%
Oct-05 78.459 0 0.78 65.726 15.2% 10.9%
Nov-05 78.933 0 0.79 64.398 17.4% 11.2%
Dec-05 76 205 0 0.76 70.27 6.8% 10.7%
Jan-06 78a203 •, 0 0.78 67.234 13.0% 9.5%
Feb-06 76.597 0 0.76 71.472 5.7% 9.1%
Mar-06 88.155 0 0.87 83.446 4.4% 7.5%
Apr-06 88.857 0 0.88 76.026 13.5% 8.3%
F. Public Education Program - an acceptable water conservation plan must contain
provisions for implementing of a public education program promoting water conservation. In
order to satisfy this requirement, the PEP must reach all customers at least monthly during
each dry season (November to May). The program should focus on water efficient
landscaping practices and efficient use of water indoors.
1. Does the utility have a public information program promoting water conservation?
RESPONSE - Yes. The City does the following:
1) uses its monthly water bills to provide information to its customers on water
conservation issues, including restrictions.
6 RESOLUTION #2006-196
2) provides distribution areas for water conservation pamphlets produced by the District.
G. Reuse of Wastewater - an acceptable water conservation plan must consider the use of
reclaimed wastewater to augment water demands.
1. Please identify all wastewater treatment facilities that provide service within the water
utility's service areas, describe their relationship to the water utility and give their
location(s).
RESPONSE—The City of Hollywood provides wastewater treatment services to the City
of Dania Beach's service area. Effluent reuse is of substantial benefit to the area for a
number of reasons, the most important of which is the reduction of competing water
withdrawals from the surficial aquifer system by the application of the reclaimed water.
The drainage system has lowered the water table, causing saltwater intrusion to occur.
Carefully designed applications of effluent to critical areas of the surficial aquifer could
protect and maintain freshwater sources. However, the City must rely on the City of
Hollywood for reclaimed water, as the City has no treatment plant of its own. To date,
the City of Hollywood has not had facilities or water quantity to extend reclaimed water
to the City of Dania Beach. This situation could change if the City of Hollywood extends
reclaimed water to Port Everglades.
2. Is any of the wastewater effluent from the above facility currently being reclaimed for
beneficial use.
RESPONSE — Yes — the City of Hollywood irrigates 6 golf courses in Hollywood with
reclaimed water. There are no sites in Dania Beach that are irrigated.
H. Rain Sensors — an acceptable water conservation plan must consider the installation of
rain sensors.
1. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area
considered installation of rain sensors?
RESPONSE -No. For the same reasons denoted above, the majority of City residents get
their irrigation water from wells. This would not be useful for the utility in reducing
water demands on the utility system.
7 RESOLUTION #2006-196
II. ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
An acceptable water conservation plan must contain provisions for implementing any of the
following conservation measures that are determined to be cost effective:
A. Filter Backwash Water Recycling
1. Does the utility currently recycle filter backwash water?
RESPONSE - Yes. 100 percent is recycled.
B. Pressure Control
1. Please describe the utility's distribution system pressure control capabilities.
RESPONSE — Four high service pumps are used to keep the water in the distribution
system at a desirable pressure of 60 psi. The high service pumping capacity is currently
rated at 6 MGD. The pumps have been upgraded and replaced in the last 5 years. New
drive systems were added in 1998, but they are not variable speed drives. Still, much of the
pressure fluctuations of the past were corrected when the new system was installed. A new
high service pumping station is under construction with Variable frequency drives. The
City has full capability to modify pressure to reduce water use—and has in the past.
C. Metering
1. Please describe the location of raw water meters and the percent of raw water
currently metered.
RESPONSE—Both wells (G&H) have meters in the meter buildings. All raw water from
the wells is metered. Broward County also meters its raw water supplies to the City and
bills the City for same.
2. Please describe the location of finished water meters and the percent of raw water
currently metered.
RESPONSE — The City has a finished water meter that measures 100 percent of water
being pumped out of the plant.
3. Please list the types of uses that are metered.
RESPONSE — All water use on the system is metered except water used by the Fire
Department to fight fires.
8 RESOLUTION #2006-196
4. Please list types of uses not metered.
RESPONSE—Fire flows.
5. If all finished water is note metered, please evaluate the feasibility of metering all
uses.
RESPONSE—It would seem imprudent to delay fire fighting or reduce the water volume,
pressure or both to put a meter on a fire hydrant. These uses are less than 1% of the
system. Given the types of flows (High) the meter accuracy will be suspect anyway.
6. Does the utility currently have a meter calibration and replacement program?
RESPONSE — Yes. A certain portion of the meters are replaced each year. Plant meters
are calibrated annually. Large meters are calibrated bi-annually.
D. Indoor plumbing fixture programs.
1. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area ever
distributed devices designed to reduce water consumption by indoor fixtures?
RESPONSE — Not to any current employee's knowledge. The City has not distributed
any such devices. The City currently lacks resources to implement such a program and
given the amount of construction/retrofitting going on, it is likely that the building codes
will address this issue. The City would consider such a program in the future if demands
dictate.
2. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area ever
offered incentives to customers for installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures?
RESPONSE —Not to any current employee's knowledge. The City would consider such
a program in the future if demands dictate.
3. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area ever
provided indoor water audits for customers in order to reduce water waste?
RESPONSE—Not to any current employee's knowledge. The City would consider such a
program in the future if demands dictate. The City does not have appropriate staffing for
this type of labor-intensive work nor funds for same.
E. Efficient Landscape Irrigation Programs.
1. Are their any xeriscape landscape demonstration sites within the utility's jurisdiction?
9 RESOLUTION 42006-196
RESPONSE —Not to any current employee's knowledge. The City would consider such
a program in the future if demands dictate. There are several sties in Broward County
that would provide demonstrations.
2. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area ever
provided irrigation system water audits or calibration services to its customers in
order to reduce outdoor water use?
RESPONSE — No. The City would consider such a program in the future if demands
dictate.
3. Has the utility or the local government jurisdiction over the utility's services area ever
offered incentives to customers for installation of water efficient landscaping systems,
irrigation systems or both?
RESPONSE — No. The City would consider such a program in the future if demands
dictate.
0
0
10 RESOLUTION 92006-196
CITY OF DANIA BEACH Agenda Item# ;.
Agenda Request Item
Date of Commission Meeting: 11/14/2006
Adopt Resolution ® Adopt Ordinance (1st Reading) ❑ Adopt Ordinance (2nd Reading) ❑
Award Bid/RFP ❑ Presentation ❑ Continued from:
Rx
7eque ted Action {Idenfrty appropaats Action Or,,,,,,Motion) =HE
e
ADOPT RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
W Actton
k '
TP
x
THE CITY IS IN THE PROCESS OF RENEWING ITS WATER USE PERMIT FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD) FOR WATER WITHDRAWALS FROM WELL FIELDS. ONE OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERMIT TO BE RENEWED IS THAT THE CITY HAS AN APPROVED WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN. THE CITY WILL NOT RECEIVE ITS WATER USE PERMIT RENEWAL UNTIL THE WATER
CONSERVATAION PLAN IS APPROVED.
What Action Accomplishes 9,
u
MEETS REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW SFWMD TO RENEW CITY'S WATER USE PERMIT.
Purchasing Requests ONLY '
Dept: Acct#: Amt:
Fund: General: ❑ Water: ❑ Sewer: ❑ Stormwater: ❑ Grants: ❑ Capital: ❑
a a - b , ' e sffs f , d v .
Summary Explanation/Background . r A
.Y. _ ��3 3 , ti... :
011
0,F1% a! ImpactlCost Summary r
NONE
Eliib�ts Attached ' ,
RESOLUTION
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN DOCUMENT
MEMO
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Exhibit 6 Exhibit 7 Exhibit 8
�Authortaetl Signatures, � " 1 _ f
..�.. . �. . .. .,:,.-. w.3.� .. .r. :... .a, M. .
Submitted by
Leo Williams Date 11/07/06
Department Director
Dominic Orlando Date 11/07/06
HR Director
Date
Finance Director
Date
City Attorney
Thomas J. Ansbro Date 11/08/06
City Manager
Ivan Pato Date 11/08/06
Cr6$Al-
y Clerk Use t 3f
W
Commission Action:
Approved: ❑ Denied: ❑ Continued to: ❑
t�
+� City of Dania Beach
.W
Department of Public Services
100 West Dania Beach Blvd • Dania Beach, FL 33004 (954)924-3741 (954)-923-1109(fax)
TO: Mayor Patricia Flury
Vice Mayor Robert Anton
Commissioner John Bertino
Commissioner Anne Castro
Commissioner C. K. McElyea
FROM: Ivan Pato, City Manager
VIA: Patricia Varney, Finance Director
VIA: Dominic F. Orlando, P.E., Public Services Director
Date: November 7, 2006
RE: Approval of Water Conservation Plan
Introduction and Background
The City of Dania Beach receives a water use permit from the South Florida Water
Management District. The District is a subdivision of the state that regulates water
withdrawals from wellfields and surface water bodies for a variety of uses including potable
water supplies.
The City is currently in the process of renewing its water use permit. One of the
requirements for the permit to be renewed is that the City has an approved water
conservation plan. The City does not have one at present. A plan was developed that meets
the minimum criteria of the District for approval of the City Commission. The City will not
receive its water use permit renewal until the water conservation plan is approved.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached water conservation
planning document.
•
Water Conservation Plan
9-5-2006 Page 1