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Title:
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Modification of Descriptions and Footnotes to Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) Rate Schedule
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Rate Schedule, Resolution, Utilities
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TO: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, County Administrator
Sean C. Lieske, Director of Utility Services
FROM: Bryan Beavers, Finance Manager, Utility Services
DATE: August 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Modification of Descriptions and Footnotes to Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) Rate Schedule
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BACKGROUND
On September 24, 2024, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a resolution to adopt the Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) – Rates, Fees, and Charges Schedule (the “Rate Schedule”) adopting the new utility rates for fiscal year 2024/2025, effective January 1, 2025, and for fiscal year 2025/2026, effective October 1, 2025. Corrections were proposed and approved by the BCC to four rate components on January 28, 2025.
ANALYSIS
IRCDUS is requesting the Rate Schedule be modified to clarify or expand the descriptions and footnotes of the Rate Schedule to better clarify the intent, purpose, and appropriate application of rates. A final version of the modified Rate Schedule effective October 1, 2025, is attached as Exhibit A. A red line version of the changes is attached as Exhibit B.
The following is a summary of the utility charge rate description and foot note changes that are requested:
Modify the descriptions for the Water and Sewer Volumetric Charges to better explain the highest tier charge rate is for consumption greater than 12,000 gallons per month.
Add a foot note for the Deposits section to clarify the timing related to the refunding of deposits
Modify the descriptions for the Service Connections charges to clarify the distinction of force main versus gravity main sewer connections.
Add a foot note for the Sewer Service Connection section to clarify the cost obligation of the property owner and IRCDUS related to gravity main sewer service connections.
Add a foot note for the Service Line Extensions section to clarify the application of the charge is made if the property owner has not paid for the previous service line extension through an assessment.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
No funding is required for this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve the resolution to modify the descriptions and foot notes of the Indian River County Department of Utility Services – Rates, Fees, and Charges Schedule as presented in Exhibit A for fiscal year 2025/2026, effective October 1, 2025.