Case Background
Okaloosa
Waterworks, Inc. (OWI or Utility) is in Okaloosa County, Florida. Based on its
application, the Utility provides water service to approximately 228
residential customers and nine general service customers in the Blackman
community in Okaloosa County (County). The residential customers consist of
single-family residences, and the general service customers consist of
churches, a country store, a fire station, a community center, and a sportsman
club. The water system was put into service in 2012.
The Blackman
community is a rural community in the extreme northwestern corner of the
County. Prior to 2012, it was the only area in the County that did not have
access to a public water system, and all of the residences and businesses were
supplied by private potable wells. These wells had exhibited a history of
testing positive for coliform bacteria, a known health risk. In 2004, a group
of concerned citizens met with an engineering firm with the goal of building a
community water system and incorporating a non-profit entity to run it. The
resulting co-op, Blackman Community Water System, Inc. (BCWS), was incorporated
on December 13, 2004.
Because more
than half of the prospective BCWS customers lived at or below the poverty level
at the time, BCWS qualified for and pursued grants and low-income loan
financing to build the water system. The engineering firm had estimated that
the water system could potentially provide water service to more than 300
customers. The County granted BCWS authority to provide water service in March
2007, and the water system was completed in February 2012 and put into service
in March 2012. The system initially had 291 active accounts at the end of 2012,
and the number of active accounts declined each year through 2017.
Because the
water system had fewer customers than projected by the engineering firm, BCWS
was unable to generate the expected revenue to make timely loan payments to the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). After attempting to work with
BCWS for over a year regarding repayment of the loan, the USDA accelerated the
loan in August 2015. BCWS subsequently filed for bankruptcy.
The United
States District Court for the Northern District of Florida appointed the
National Rural Water Association (NWRA) as the receiver for the system. A final
Judgment of Foreclosure was rendered on December 5, 2019. On February 12, 2020,
the United States Marshall sold the utility to U.S. Water Services Corporation
(U.S. Water). The system was subsequently transferred to OWI.
On June 2, 2020, OWI filed its
application for an original water certificate and for approval of initial rates
and charges. Additionally, on June 8, 2020, the Utility filed a request to revise
its existing miscellaneous service charges, customer deposits, and initial
meter installation charge, along with cost justification in accordance with
Section 367.091(6), Florida Statutes (F.S.). Staff found the application to be
deficient and issued a deficiency letter on June 30, 2020. The Utility cured
the deficiencies on July 20, 2020.
On June 10, 2020, the Utility filed a
letter in the docket, which petitioned for a partial variance or waiver of a
requirement of Rule 25-30.120, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The
Commission approved the Utility’s request, by Order No. PSC-2020-0316-PAA-WU,
issued September 21, 2020, and temporarily waived the Utility’s requirement to
remit regulatory assessment fees (RAFs) until 1) such time as the Commission
established approved rates for OWI and Commission staff administratively
approves a pass through of RAFs pursuant to Section 367.081(4)(b), F.S., or 2)
December 3, 2020, whichever occurs first.
Pursuant to Section 367.031, F.S., the
Commission shall grant or deny an application for a certificate of
authorization within 90 days after the official filing date of the completed
application. Commission staff deemed the application complete on July 20, 2020,
which is considered the official filing date.
This
recommendation addresses the application for an original water certificate and
the appropriate rates and charges for the Utility. The Commission has
jurisdiction pursuant to Sections 367.031 and 367.045, F.S.
Discussion
of Issues
Issue 1:
Should the application for a water certificate by
OWI be approved?
Recommendation:
Yes. OWI should be granted Certificate No. 676-W to
serve the territory described in Attachment A, which is appended to this
recommendation, effective the date of the Commission’s vote. The resultant
order should serve as OWI’s water certificate and it should be retained by the
Utility. (Doehling, M. Watts, Blocker)
Staff Analysis:
On June 2, 2020, OWI filed its application for an original
water certificate in Okaloosa County. Upon review, staff determined the
original filing was deficient and issued a deficiency letter on June 30, 2020.
The Utility cured the deficiencies on July 20, 2020, which is considered the
official filing date for the application. The Utility’s application is in
compliance with the governing statutes, Sections 367.031 and 367.045, F.S.
Notice
On July 17, 2020, OWI filed proof of compliance with the
noticing provisions set forth in Rule 25-30.030, F.A.C. No entity filed a
protest during the protest period and the time for filing objections has
expired.
Land
Ownership and Service Territory
OWI provided adequate service territory and system maps
and a territory description as required by Rule 25-30.034, F.A.C. The legal
description of the service territory is appended to this recommendation as
Attachment A. The application contains warranty deeds for the land where the
water treatment facilities are located pursuant to Rule 25-30.034(1)(m), F.A.C.
Financial
and Technical Ability
Pursuant to Rule 25-30.034(1)(i) and (j), F.A.C., the
application contains statements describing the technical and financial ability
of the Buyer to provide service to the proposed service area. OWI’s application
states that its President, Gary Deremer, has over 30 years of Florida-related
water and wastewater industry experience and has previous private utility
ownership of five utility systems. Also, Mr. Deremer is a major shareholder in
17 water and wastewater utilities regulated by the Commission. Further, the
application indicates that Mr. Deremer has secured the services of U.S. Water to
provide contract operating service, as well as billing and collection services.
Staff has reviewed the financial ability of the current owner and believes the
owner has documented adequate resources to support the Utility’s water
operations. Based on
the above, OWI has demonstrated the technical and financial ability to provide
service to the existing service territory.
Conclusion
Staff recommends that it is in the public interest to
grant OWI Certificate No. 676-W to serve the territory described in Attachment
A, effective the date of the Commission’s vote. The resultant order should
serve as OWI’s water certificate and it should be retained by the Utility.
Issue 2:
What are the appropriate
rates and charges for OWI?
Recommendation:
The appropriate rates and charges, as shown on
Schedule 1, should be effective for services rendered on or after the stamped
approval date on the tariff pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. The Utility
should be required to charge the approved rates and charges until authorized to
change them by the Commission in a subsequent proceeding. (Bethea)
Staff Analysis:
According
to its application, OWI’s current rates and charges were established August 8,
2016, by BCWS’s Board of Directors, and OWI has been charging the same rates
since acquisition. The Utility’s current monthly service rates include a base
facility charge that includes 1,000 gallons and six tier inclining block
gallonage charges. OWI is requesting that customers
within the service area that it is seeking to be certificated remain at the BCWS’s
established service rates and a service availability charge for customer
service line installations (tap in charge). Rule 25-9.044(1), F.A.C, states, in
part, that:
In
case of change of ownership or control of a utility which places the operation
under a different or new utility, or when its name is changed, the company
which will thereafter operate the utility business must adopt and use the
rates, classification and regulations of the former operating company (unless
authorized to change by the commission). . .
The
Utility indicated that it currently has miscellaneous service, late payment,
and non-sufficient funds (NSF) charges in place, as well as customer deposits.
However, the Utility is requesting a change in the aforementioned charges and
customer deposits. Some of these charges and deposits do not appear to be based
on cost or customer usage consistent with Commission practice. Additionally,
the Utility is requesting to establish a meter installation charge. Staff’s
recommendations with respect to these charges and deposits are discussed in
Issues 3 through 7.
Based on the above, the appropriate rates and charges, as
shown on Schedule 1, should be effective for services rendered on or after the
stamped approval date on the tariff pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. The Utility
should be required to charge the approved rates and charges until authorized to
change them by this Commission in a subsequent proceeding.
Issue 3:
Should OWI’s request to
revise miscellaneous service charges be approved?
Recommendation:
Yes. The miscellaneous service charges identified in
Table 3-5 are appropriate and should be approved. OWI should be required to
file a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved charges. The
approved charges should be effective on or after the stamped approval date on
the tariff sheet pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. In addition, the
approved charges should not be implemented until staff has approved the
proposed customer notice and the notice has been received by customers. OWI
should provide proof of the date notice was given no less than 10 days after
the date of the notice. (Bethea)
Staff Analysis:
Section 367.091, F.S., authorizes the Commission to
change miscellaneous service charges. The Utility’s request to revise its
miscellaneous charges was accompanied by its reason for requesting the charges,
as well as the cost justification required by Section 367.091(6), F.S. The
requested charges are consistent with those recently approved for its sister
companies LP, Country Walk, and Gator Waterworks.[3]
The calculations for charges for miscellaneous service charges, shown in the
tables below, are rounded up to the nearest tenth. The Utility’s current and
staff’s recommended miscellaneous service charges are shown in Table 3-5.
Initial Connection
Charge
The
Utility’s existing initial connection charge is $250.00 ($200 for account set
up and $50 for meter deposit). The initial connection
charge is levied for service initiation at a location where service did not
exist previously. An OWI representative makes one trip when performing the
service of an initial connection. Based on labor and transportation to and from
the service territory, staff recommends initial connection charges for OWI’s
water system of $31.10 for normal hours and $36.20 for after hours. Staff’s
calculations are shown below in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1
Initial
Connection Charge Calculation
|
Activity
|
Normal Hours Cost
|
Activity
|
After
Hours Cost
|
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr)
|
$7.00
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr)
|
$7.00
|
|
Labor (Field)
($30.42/hr x 1/3 hr)
|
$10.14
|
Labor (Field)
($45.63/hr x 1/3 hr)
|
$15.21
|
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from)
|
$13.91
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from)
|
$13.91
|
|
Total
|
$31.05
|
Total
|
$36.12
|
Normal Reconnection
Charge
The
Utility’s existing normal reconnection charge is $25.00. A normal reconnection
charge is levied for the transfer of service after a customer requested
disconnection. A normal reconnection requires two trips, which includes one to
turn service on and the other to turn service off. Based on labor and
transportation to and from the service territory, staff recommends normal
reconnection charges for OWI’s water system of $57.10 for normal hours and
$64.70 for after hours. Staff’s calculations are shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2
Normal
Reconnection Charge Calculation
|
Activity
|
Normal Hours Cost
|
Activity
|
After
Hours Cost
|
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr x 2)
|
$14.00
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr x 2)
|
$14.00
|
|
Labor (Field)
($30.42/hr x 1/4 hr x 2)
|
$15.21
|
Labor (Field)
($45.63/hr x 1/4hr x 2)
|
$22.82
|
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from x 2)
|
$27.82
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from x 2)
|
$27.82
|
|
Total
|
$57.03
|
Total
|
$64.64
|
Violation Reconnection
Charge
The
Utility’s existing violation reconnection charge is $50.00 ($25 for lock meter
and $25 for meter pull). The violation reconnection charge is levied prior
to reconnection of an existing customer after discontinuance of service for
cause. The service performed for violation reconnection requires two trips,
which includes one trip to turn off service and a subsequent trip to turn on
service once the violation has been remedied. Based on labor and transportation
to and from the service territory, staff recommends violation reconnection
charges for OWI’s water system of $57.10 for normal hours and $64.70 for after
hours. Staff’s calculations are shown in Table 3-3.
Table 3-3
Violation Reconnection Charge Calculation
|
Activity
|
Normal
Hours Cost
|
Activity
|
After
Hours Cost
|
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr x 2)
|
$14.00
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28/hr x1/4hr x 2)
|
$14.00
|
|
Labor (Field)
($30.42/hr x 1/4 hr x 2)
|
$15.21
|
Labor (Field)
($45.63hr x 1/4 hr x 2)
|
$22.82
|
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from) x 2
|
$27.82
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from) x 2
|
$27.82
|
|
Total
|
$57.03
|
Total
|
$64.64
|
Premises
Visit Charge
The Utility
currently does not have a premises visit charge. The premises visit charge is
levied when a service representative visits premises at the customer’s request
for complaint resolution and the problem is found to be the customer’s
responsibility. In addition, the premises visit charge can be levied when a
service representative visits a premises for the purpose of discontinuing
service for nonpayment of a due and collectible bill, and does not discontinue
service because the customer pays the service representative or otherwise makes
satisfactory arrangements to pay the bill. A premises visit requires one trip.
Based on labor and transportation to and from the service territory,
staff recommends a premises visit charges of $31.10 for normal hours and $36.20
for after hours. Staff’s calculations are shown in Table 3-4.
Table 3-4
Premises
Visit Charge Calculation
|
Activity
|
Normal
Hours Cost
|
Activity
|
After
Hours Cost
|
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28.00/hr x1/4hr)
|
$7.00
|
Labor (Administrative)
($28.00/hr x1/4hr)
|
$7.00
|
|
Labor (Field)
($30.42/hr x 1/3 hr)
|
$10.14
|
Labor (Field)
($45.63/hr x 1/3 hr)
|
$15.21
|
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from)
|
$13.91
|
Transportation
($0.535/mile x 26 miles-to/from)
|
$13.91
|
|
Total
|
$31.05
|
Total
|
$36.12
|
Table 3-5
Summary of Staff Recommended Miscellaneous Service Charges
|
|
Current
|
Staff
Recommended
|
|
Normal
and After Hours
|
Normal
Hours
|
After
Hours
|
|
Initial Connection Charge
|
$250.00
|
$31.10
|
$36.20
|
|
Normal Reconnection Charge
|
$25.00
|
$57.10
|
$64.70
|
|
Violation Reconnection Charge
|
$50.00
|
$57.10
|
$64.70
|
|
Premises Visit
Charge
|
N/A
|
$31.10
|
$36.20
|
Conclusion
Based on the above, the miscellaneous service charges
identified in Table 3-5 are appropriate and should be approved. The charges
should be effective on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff
pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. In addition, the approved charges should not
be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice and the
notice has been received by the customers. The Utility should provide proof of
the date notice was given within 10 days of the date of the notice.
Issue 4:
Should OWI’s request to
implement a late payment charge of $6.50 be approved?
Recommendation:
Yes. OWI’s request to implement a late payment
charge of $6.50 should be approved. OWI should be required to file a proposed
customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved charge. The approved charge
should be effective on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet
pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. In addition, the approved charge should
not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice and
the notice has been received by customers. OWI should provide proof of the date
notice was given no less than 10 days after the date of the notice. (Bethea)
Staff Analysis:
OWI is requesting a $6.50 late payment charge to recover the cost of
labor, supplies, postage, and RAFs associated with processing late payment
notices. OWI’s current late payment charge is 10 percent of the total balance
due. OWI is requesting $6.50 for its late payment charge, which is consistent
with recent Commission practice and the charge is consistent with that charged
by other utilities managed by U.S. Water.[4] The
purpose of this charge is not only to provide an incentive for customers to
make timely payment, thereby reducing the number of delinquent accounts, but
also to place the cost burden of processing delinquent accounts solely upon
those who are cost causers. Section 367.091, F.S., authorizes the Commission to
establish, increase, or change a rate or charge other than monthly rates or
service availability charges.
OWI calculated the actual costs for its late payment charges to be
$8.07. OWI indicated that it will take approximately 15 minutes per account to
research, compile, and produce late notices. The delinquent customer accounts
will be processed by the administrative contract employee, which results in
labor cost of $7.00 ($28.00 x 0.25hr). This is consistent with prior Commission
decisions where the Commission has allowed 10-15 minutes per account per month
for the administrative labor associated with processing delinquent customer
accounts.[5]
However, $8.07 would be the highest late payment charge amongst all other water
and wastewater utilities regulated by the Commission.[6]
Therefore, OWI is requesting a charge of $6.50, consistent with these recent
Commission decisions. OWI’s calculation for its actual costs associated with a
late payment charge is shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1
Late Payment Charge Cost Justification
|
Activity
|
Cost
|
|
Labor
|
$7.00
|
|
Supplies
|
$0.22
|
|
Postage
|
$0.49
|
|
Markup for RAFs
|
$0.36
|
|
Total Cost
|
$8.07
|
Source: Utility’s cost justification documentation
Conclusion
Based on the above, OWI’s request to implement a $6.50 late
payment charge should be approved. OWI should be required to file a proposed
customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved charge. The approved charge
should be effective on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet
pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. In addition, the approved charge should
not be implemented until after staff has approved the proposed customer notice
and the notice has been received by customers. OWI should provide proof of the
date notice was given no less than 10 days after the date of the notice.
Issue 5:
Should OWI’s request to
revise the existing initial customer deposits be approved?
Recommendation:
Yes. OWI’s request to revise the existing initial customer
deposits should be approved. The appropriate initial customer deposit for water
should be $73.30 for the residential 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter size. The
initial customer deposit for all other residential meter sizes and all general
service meter sizes should be two times the average estimated bill. The
approved customer deposits should be effective for connections made on or after
the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C.
The Utility should be required to collect the approved initial customer
deposits until authorized to change them by the Commission in a subsequent
proceeding. (Bethea)
Staff Analysis:
Rule 25-30.311, F.A.C., provides criteria for
collecting, administering, and refunding customer deposits. Rule 25-30.311(1),
F.A.C., requires that each company’s tariff contain its specific criteria for
determining the amount of initial deposits. Currently, the Utility’s initial
customer deposits are $50 for homeowners, $200 for renters, and $100 for
general service. The Utility requested an initial customer deposit of $73.30
for water which is based on two months of average residential monthly bills and
the Utility’s service rates. Customer deposits are designed to minimize the
exposure of bad debt expense for the Utility and, ultimately, the general body
of ratepayers. In addition, collection of customer deposits is consistent with
one of the fundamental principles of rate making—ensuring that the cost of
providing service is recovered from the cost-causer.
Rule 25-30.311(7), F.A.C., authorizes utilities to collect new or
additional deposits from existing customers if such additional deposits do not exceed
an amount equal to the average actual charge for water service for two billing
periods for the 12-month period immediately prior to the date of notice. The
two billing periods reflect the lag time between the customer’s usage and the Utility’s
collection of the revenues associated with that usage. Commission practice has
been to set initial customer deposits equal to two months of bills, based on
the average consumption for a 12-month period for each class of customers.
Based on the above, OWI’s request to revise the existing initial
customer deposits should be approved. The appropriate initial customer deposit
for water should be $73.30 for the residential 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter size. The
initial customer deposit for all other residential meter sizes and all general
service meter sizes should be two times the average estimated bill. The
approved customer deposits should be effective for connections made on or after
the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475,
F.A.C. The Utility should be required to collect the approved initial customer
deposits until authorized to change them by the Commission in a subsequent
proceeding.
Issue 6:
Should OWI be authorized
to collect Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Charges?
Recommendation:
Yes. OWI should be authorized to collect
NSF charges. OWI should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer
notice to reflect the Commission-approved NSF charges. The approved charges
should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date
on the tariff sheets provided customers have received notice pursuant to Rule
25-30.475, F.A.C. OWI should provide proof of the date notice was given
no less than 10 days after the date of the notice. (Bethea)
Staff Analysis:
Currently,
OWI has a $35 NSF charge. Section 367.091, F.S., requires that rates, charges,
and customer service policies be approved by the Commission. Staff recommends
that OWI should be authorized to collect NSF charges consistent with Section
68.065, F.S., which allows for the assessment of charges for the collection of
worthless checks, drafts, or orders of payment. As currently set forth in
Section 68.065(2), F.S., the following NSF charges may be assessed:
(1)
$25, if the face value does not exceed $50;
(2)
$30, if the face value exceeds $50 but does
not exceed $300;
(3)
$40, if the face value exceeds $300; or
(4)
5 percent of the face amount of the check,
whichever is greater.
Conclusion
Approval of NSF charges is consistent with prior Commission
decisions.[7]
Furthermore, NSF charges place the cost on the cost-causer, rather than
requiring that the costs associated with the return of the NSF checks be spread
across the general body of the ratepayers. As such, OWI should be authorized to
collect NSF charges. OWI should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed
customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved NSF charges. The approved
charges should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped
approval date on the tariff sheets provided customers have received notice
pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. OWI should provide proof of the date
notice was given no less than 10 days after the date of the notice.
Issue 7:
Should OWI’s requested meter installation
charge be approved?
Recommendation:
Yes. The Utility’s requested meter installation
charge of $353 for the 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter size should be approved. The
Utility should file a tariff sheet and a proposed customer notice. OWI should
provide notice to potential customers who have requested service within 12
calendar months prior to the month the application was filed and up until this
Order becomes final.
The approved charge should be effective for connections made on or after the
stamped approval date on the tariff sheet. The Utility should provide proof of
the date notice was given within 10 days of the date of notice. (Bethea,
Hudson)
Staff Analysis:
Currently, the Utility does not have a meter
installation charge. OWI requested a meter installation charge of $353 for 5/8
inch x 3/4 inch meters. The proposed meter installation charge of $353 is based
on the cost of labor and parts for installing electronic transmitting meters.
The existing customers have electronic transmitting meters. The Commission has recognized that the
higher costs for electronic transmitting meters have offsetting cost
efficiencies because the utility is able to remotely read the meters and
download the information directly into its billing systems.[9] Staff
has reviewed the information provided by OWI and recommends that the Utility’s
proposed meter installation charge of $353 for 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meters is
reasonable and should be approved.
Based on the above, the Utility’s requested meter installation
charge of $353 for the 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter size should be approved. The
Utility should file a tariff sheet and a proposed customer notice. OWI should
provide notice to potential customers who have requested service within 12
calendar months prior to the month the application was filed and up until this
Order becomes final. The approved charge should be effective for connections
made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet. The Utility
should provide proof of the date notice was given within 10 days of the date of
notice.
Issue 8:
Should this docket be closed?
Recommendation:
No. If no person whose substantial interests are
affected by the proposed agency action files a protest within 21 days of the
issuance of the order, a consummating order should be issued. The docket should
remain open for staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and
customer notices have been filed by the Utility and approved by staff. Once
these actions are complete, this docket should be closed administratively. (Schrader)
Staff Analysis:
No. If no person whose substantial interests are
affected by the proposed agency action files a protest within 21 days of the
issuance of the order, a consummating order should be issued. The docket should
remain open for staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and
customer notices have been filed by the Utility and approved by staff. Once
these actions are complete, this docket should be closed administratively.
Water Service Territory
Okaloosa County, Florida
All of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 25 West, Section 25,
Township 6 North, Range 25
West, Section 30, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 29, Township
6 North, Range 24
West, Section 28, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 27,
Township 6 North, Range 24
West, Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 25,
Township 6 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 30, Township 6 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 35, Township 6 North, Range 25 West, Section 36,
Township 6 North, Range 25
West, Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 32,
Township 6 North, Range 24
West, Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 34,
Township 6 North, Range 24
West, Section 35, Township 6 North, Range 24 West, Section 36,
Township 6 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 31, Township 6 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 02, Township 5 North, Range 25 West, Section 01,
Township 5 North, Range 25
West, Section 06, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 05,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 04, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 03,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 02, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 01,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 06, Township 5 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 25 West, Section 12,
Township 5 North, Range 25
West, Section 07, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 08,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 09, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 10,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 12,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section
07, Township 5 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 25 West, Section 13,
Township 5 North, Range 25
West, Section 18, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 17,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 15,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 13,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 18, Township 5 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 25 West, Section 24,
Township 5 North, Range 25
West, Section 19, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 20,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 21, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 22,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 24,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 19, Township 5 North,
Range 23 West.
All of Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 25 West, Section 25,
Township 5 North, Range 25
West, Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 29,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 28, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 27,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Section 25,
Township 5 North, Range 24
West, the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the Southwest ¼ of the
Northwest ¼, the Northwest
¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 30, Township 5 North,
Range 23 West, Okaloosa County,
Florida.
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Authorizes
Okaloosa
Waterworks, Inc.
pursuant to
Certificate Number 676 –W
to provide water service in Okaloosa
County in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 367, Florida Statutes,
and the Rule, regulations, and Orders of this Commission in the territory
described by the Orders of this Commission. This authorization shall remain in
force and effect until superseded, suspended, cancelled or revoked by Order of
this Commission.
Order Number Date Issued Docket Number Filing Type
* * 20200155-WU Original Certificate
* Order Number and date to be
provided at time of issuance.
Okaloosa
Waterworks, Inc.
Monthly
Water Rates
|
Residential
Service
|
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Base Facility Charge
|
|
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5/8" x 3/4"
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$30.00
|
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Gallonage Charge
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0 – 1,000 gallons
|
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$0.00
|
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1,001 – 2,000 gallons
|
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$2.00
|
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2,001 – 3,000 gallons
|
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$3.00
|
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3,001 – 4,000 gallons
|
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$4.50
|
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4,001 – 5,000 gallons
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$8.00
|
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5,001 – 6,000 gallons
|
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$8.50
|
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Over 6,000 gallons
|
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$9.00
|
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General Service
|
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Base Facility Charge
|
|
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5/8" x 3/4"
|
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$50.00
|
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Gallonage Charge
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0 – 6,000 gallons
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$0.00
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Over 6,000 gallons
|
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$8.00
|
|
General Service - Bulk
Service
|
|
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Base Facility Charge
|
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$0.00
|
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Gallonage Charge per 1,000 gallons
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$5.00
|
Service Availability Charges
Customer Service Line Installation (Tap In) Charge
|
Tap In with Road Bore
|
$2,000.00
|
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Tap In without Road Bore
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$1,500.00
|
Order Nos. PSC-2020-0267-PAA-WS, issued July 27, 2020,
in Docket No. 20190195-WS, In re: Application for transfer of water and
wastewater systems of Regency Utilities, Inc., and transfer of Certificate Nos.
641-W and 551-S to Duval Waterworks, Inc., in Duval County; PSC-2020-0086-PAA-WU,
issued March 24, 2020, in Docket No. 20190114-WU,
In re: Application for staff-assisted rate case in Alachua County, and
request for interim rate increase by Gator Waterworks, Inc.; PSC-2018-0334-PAA-WU,
issued June 28, 2018, in Docket No. 20170155-WU, In re: Application for
grandfather water certificate in Leon County and application for pass through
increase of regulatory assessment fees, by Seminole Waterworks, Inc.
Order Nos. PSC-2020-0267-PAA-WS, issued July 27, 2020,
in Docket No. 20190195-WS, In re: Application for transfer of water and
wastewater systems of Regency Utilities, Inc., and transfer of Certificate Nos.
641-W and 551-S to Duval Waterworks, Inc., in Duval County; PSC-2020-0086-PAA-WU,
issued March 24, 2020, in Docket No. 20190114-WU, In re: Application for staff-assisted rate case in Alachua County, and
request for interim rate increase by Gator Waterworks, Inc.; PSC-16-0041-TRF-WU,
issued January 25, 2016, in Docket No. 20150215-WU, In re: Request for approval
of tariff amendment to include miscellaneous service charges for the Earlene
and Ray Keen Subdivisions, the Ellison Park Subdivision and the Lake Region
Paradise Island Subdivision in Polk County, by Keen Sales, Rentals and
Utilities, Inc. and PSC-15-0569-PAA-WS, issued December 16, 2015, in Docket
No. 20140239-WS, In re: Application for staff-assisted rate case in Polk
County by Orchid Springs Development Corporation.
Order Nos. PSC-2020-0086-PAA-WU, issued March 24,
2020, in Docket No. 20190114-WU, In re:
Application for staff-assisted rate case in Alachua County, and request for
interim rate increase by Gator Waterworks, Inc.; PSC-2018-0334-PAA-WU,
issued June 28, 2018, in Docket No. 20170155-WU, In re: Application for
grandfather water certificate in Leon County and application for pass through
increase of regulatory fees, by Seminole Waterworks, Inc.;
PSC-14-0198-TRF-SU, issued May 2, 2014, in Docket No. 20140030-SU, In re:
Request for approval to amend Miscellaneous Service charges to include all NSF
charges by Environmental Protection Systems of Pine Island, Inc.; and
PSC-13-0646-PAA-WU, issued December 5, 2013, in Docket No. 20130025-WU, In
re: Application for increase in water rates in Highlands County by Placid Lakes
Utilities, Inc.
