HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-12-18RESOLUTION NO. R-12-18
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 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, August 22, 2012 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 INCEASE. Pursuant to Section
102-125 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Sebastian Florida, the Stormwater
Utility Fee shall be $5 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are repealed.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,
2012 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 for adoption was made by
Councilmember wright . The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Gillmor and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Jim Hill
ave
Vice Mayor pon Wright aye
Council Member Andrea B. Coy aye
Council Member Richard H. Gillmor aye
Council Member Bob McPartlan aye
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution dully passed and adopted this 22nd day
of Au�ust .2012.
ATTEST:
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Sally A. Ma' , MMC
City Clerl�
(SEAL)
Approved as to Form and Legality for
Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only:
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Robert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:
m Hill, Mayor
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