HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-18-19 Stormwater Utility FeesRESOLUTION NO. R-18-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, INCREASING THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 102-125 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City of Sebastian to provide, properly maintain, pay
indebtedness and program capital improvements for the stormwater utility system which
ultimately ensures for the drainage and treatment of stormwater runoff in the City of Sebastian;
thereby, securing public health and safety.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that additional revenue is required to maintain
service levels, replace equipment and meet cash reserve requirements in the City of Sebastian
stormwater utility fund.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the City Council on Wednesday, May 9,
2018 to duly consider a rate increase and provide the public a forum for comment.
WHEREAS, upon passage of this Resolution, the City Manager is authorized to take the
necessary administrative measures required to ensure that the stormwater utility fee is properly
assessed and collected.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian
River County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. ANNUAL STORMWATER FEE INCREASE. Pursuant to Section 102-125
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sebastian Florida, the stormwater utility fee shall be
$10.00 per month for one equivalent residential unit (E.R.U.).
SECTION 2. REPEAL. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
repealed.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect on October 1. 2018
and shall establish the annual stormwater utility fee for every subsequent fiscal year until such
time City Council, by resolution passed by supermajority, establishes a different rate.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-125 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SEBASTIAN, THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION requires a supermajority vote for passage
and adoption. A motion was made by Council Member McPartlan . The motion was
seconded by Council Member Dodd and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was
as follows:
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Linda Kinchen
aye
Council Member Ed Dodd
aye
Council Member Albert lovino
aye
Council Member Bob McPartlan
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 9" day of May,
2018.
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Jityanette Williams. MMC
Clerk
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Jim Hill
Approved as to form and legality for
Reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Jameg'Sfokes
City Attorney