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Mayor Commissioners
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C7it�Manager ` ���, Y p Rusty Johnson District3
Jim Gleason -'str y Nancy L Parker District 1
MEMORANDUM�" �
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners/
FROM: David A. Wheeler, P.E., Director of Public Works/99 A
DATE: June 25, 2003
RE: Ordinance No. 2003-25
Attached is proposed Ordinance Number 2003-25 which amends Chapter 174 relating to
reclaimed water. The first reading is July 1, 2003 and the second reading and public
hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2003. A full staff report will be included in the Agenda
packet for the public hearing. A complete staff presentation will also be made at the
public hearing.
Notice of proposed revisions/increases to the reclaimed water rates has been mailed to
all utility customers per the requirements of Florida Statutes. A copy of that notice is
attached to this report.
Attachment
The City of Ocoee• 150 N Lakeshore Drive• Ocoee. Plorida 34761
phone. (407)905-3100• lax: (407)656-R504 •www.ci.ocoeell.us
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Mayor (s�`e ip4>g Commissioners
S. Scott Vandergriit Danny Howell, District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
City Manager ,� Rusty Johnson, District f5
Jim Gleason Nancy J-Parker District 4
June 20, 2003
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGARDING WATER, SEWER AND REUSE RATES
Dear City of Ocoee Utility Customer:
Pursuant to Section 180.136,Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that Public Hearings will be
held by the Ocoee City Commission on July 15, 2003 at 7:15 pm or as soon thereafter as
practical, as a part of the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting to consider increases to
the water, sewer (wastewater) and reuse rates. The meeting will be held in the City Commission
Chambers in City Hall at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.
The proposed water, sewer (wastewater), and reuse rates are on the back of this page. Changes
to Chapters 173 — Water and Sewers and 174 — Water, Reclaimed of the Ocoee City Code will
also be discussed at the Public Hearings for adoption.
Information regarding the proposed rates may be reviewed at the office of the City Clerk, 150 N.
Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761.
PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 286.0105: ANY
PERSON WHO DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL
NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY NEED
TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE
WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE
APPEAL IS BASED.
ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE
PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 150 N.
LAKESHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF
THE MEETING.
CITY OF OCOEE,
James P. Gleason David A. Wheeler, P,E.
City Manager Director of Public Works
City of Ocoee • 150 N Lakeshore Drive•Ocoee, Florida 34761
phone:(407)905-3100 • fax:(407)656-8504 •www.ci.ococe.tl.us
City of Ocoee Current and Proposed Rate Schedules
Water Sewer
Current Proposed Current Proposed
Customer Charge $0.00 $1.14 Customer Charge $0.00 $1.14
Base Facility Charge Base Facility Charge
Meter Size Meter Size
0.75 $7.64 $3.70 - 0.75 $13.81 $12.37
1 $19.10 $9.25 1 $34.53 $30.93
1.5 838.20 $18.50 1.5 $69.05 $61.85
2 $61.20 $29.60 2 $110.48 898.96
3 $122.24 $59.20 3 $220.96 $197.92
4 $191.00 $92.50 4 $345.25 $309.25
6 $382.00 8185.00 6 8690.50 8618.50
8 $611.00 $296.00 8 $1,104.80 $989.60
10 $878.60 $462.50 10 $1,588.15 $1,422.51
12 $1,542.60 $925.00 12 $2,969.15 $2,659.47
Volumetric Charge per 1,000 Gallons Volumetric Charge per 1,000 Gallons
Residential Residential
0-4,000 $0.57 $0.78 0.4,000 $1.65 $1.98
4,001 -8,000 80.57 $1.04 4,001 -8,000 $1.65 $1.98
8,001 -12,000 $0.57 $2.08 8,001 -12,000 $1.65 $1.98
12,001 and Greater $0.57 $3.12 12,001 and Greater $0.00 $0.00
Non-Residential Non-Residential
0-4,000 $0.57 $0.78 0-4,000 $1.65 $1.98
4,001 -8,000 $0.57 $1.04 4,001 .8,000 $1.65 $1.98
8,001 -12,000 $0.57 $2.08 8,001 -12,000 $1.35 $1.98
12,001 and Greater $0.57 $2.08 12,001 and Greater $1.65 $1.98
Reclaimed Water Reclaimed Water
Current Proposed
Customer Charge $0.00 Customer Charge 81.14
Allowed Monthly
Base Facility Charge Usage in Gallons Base Facility Charge
Meter Size Meter Size
0.75 $7.65 12,000 0.75 $2.78
1 $19.13 30,000 1 $6.94
1.5 $38.25 60,000 1.5 $13.88
2 $61.20 96,000 2 822.20
3 $114.75 180,000 3 $44.40
4 $295.69 699,000 4 $69.38
6 $676.40 1,599,000 6 $138.75
8 $1,057.12 2,499,000 8 $222.00
10 $1,607.88 3,801,000 10 8346.88
12 $2,453.07 5,799,000 12 8693.75
16 $4,864.25 11,499,000
Volumetric Charge per 1,000 Gallons
Residential
Volumetric Charge per 1,000 Gallons 0-4,000 $0.59
Above Allowed Monthly Usage 4,001 -8,000 $0.78
8,001 -12,000 $1.56
Residential $0.38 12,001 and Greater $2.34
Non-Residential $0.25 Non-Residential
0-4,000 $0.59
4,001 -8,000 $0.78
8,001 -12,000 $1.56
12,001 and Greater $1.56
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
AMENDING CHAPTER 174 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE RELATING TO
RECLAIMED WATER IN ORDER TO ADOPT REVISED
DEFINITIONS AND CONFORM THE CHAPTER SO AS TO
BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REVISED DEFINITIONS, IN
ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION BY
RESOLUTION OF RECLAIMED WATER LATE FEES AND
RECONNECTION FEES, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR
THE CITY COMMISSION TO GRANT EXEMPTIONS
FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO CONSTRUCT
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS WHEN
NOT FEASIBLE OR IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE
CITY AND IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE POLICY
GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE
CITY'S RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to
adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and
Chapter 166, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to amend
Chapter 174 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida relating to Reclaimed
Water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the
authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of
Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
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SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee hereby amends
Chapter 174 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida relating to Reclaimed
Water as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made part hereof(with
additions double-underlined and deletions stricken).
SECTION 3. Codification. It is the intention of the City Commission of the
City that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of
Ordinances of the City; and that sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered
and the word `ordinance" may be changed to "chapter," "section," "article," or such other
appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intentions; and regardless of whether
such inclusion in the code is accomplished, sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
re-lettered and the correction of typographical errors which do not affect the intent maybe
authorized by the City Manager, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected or re-
codified copy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. Several-linty. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
hereto.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2003.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
ADVERTISED , 2003
READ FIRST TIME , 2003
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
, 2003
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY
BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY
this day of , 2003.
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
CHAPTER 174
RECLAIMED WATER
ARTICLE I, General Provisions
§ 174-1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this
section:
BILLING -- The charge made for reclaimed water service. The charge may be made on a
separate invoice or may be included on the monthly utility bill.
CITY -- The City of Ocoee, Florida, and its Utilities-Public Works Department.
CITY MANAGER -- The City Manager of the City of Ocoee.
CUSTOMER -- The actual user of the reclaimed water.
CUSTOMER CHARGE A charge intended to defray administrative expenses and the cost
of reading meters and processingbillings.
CROSS-CONNECTION -- Any physical connection or arrangement which could allow the
transfer of waters between the City's potable water supply and distribution system, and the
reclaimed water supply and distribution system or any other nonpotable water source.
DEVELOPMENT -- Any proposed change in land use which alters the demands for water
and/or wastewater services.
DIRECTOR -- The Director of Public Utilities-Works of the City of Ocoee.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE -- Cessation of a service by physical separation from the
system's service lines to ensure that no service can he received.
DISTRIBUTION MAIN -- A conduit used to supply reclaimed water from transmission mains
to service lines.
EFFLUENT -- Treated wastewater flowing out of any treatment facility.
FDEP -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or its successor in function.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL - Commercial, industrial. office,_ warehouse and/or institutional uses,
whether master metered or indwj4ually metered; and/or multi-family residential nits that are
master metered..
PUBLIC EATING, DRINKING OR BATHING FACILITY -- Water fountains, picnic tables,
swimming pools, spas and food service facilities, such as tables and beverage counters, that
are open to and provide service for the public.
RECLAIMED WATER -- Effluent from City owned-and-operated wastewater-treatment-plant,
which effluent-has been treated to advanced secondary treatment standards in compliance with
the requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Includes the term
"treated effluent." The treated eftluent may come from the city owned an d operated
wastewater treatment plant.
RECLAIMED WATER REUSE SYSTEM -- Those reclaimed water mains, lines, fittings,
valves and appurtenances, installed in public right-of-way or utility easements, which are
owned by the City of Ocoee.
RESIDENTIAL Single or multi-family residential units that are individually metered.
REUSE SERVICE AREA (UTILITY SERVICE AREA) -- Those areas where the installation
of reclaimed water systems shall be available as provided in this article and shall be
geographically defined as the existing Sewer Utility Service Area of the City of Ocoee, all
areas now or hereafter within the City limits of the City of Ocoee and those areas which the
City of Ocoee may designate by resolution at a later date.
TRANSMISSION MAINS -- These mains, together with the storage and pumping facilities,
transmit the reclaimed water to the distribution systems and other points of use of the
reclaimed water. This transmission (delivery) system has been provided by the City.
§ 174-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a reclaimed water use program. The establishment
of a reclaimed water system is a vital ingredient in a program for conserving potable water. As
the general welfare, health, safety and convenience of the Ocoee community are directly
affected by the use of reclaimed water, it is in the interest of the public that the reclaimed
water system be designed and developed in accordance with sound rules and proper minimum
standards.
§ 174-3. Promulgation and enforcement water service procedures and regulations.
A. This chapter hereby establishes that the City's existing Public Utilities—Works
Department is expanded to include services and responsibilities for reclaimed water
facilities owned and operated by the City of Ocoee.
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B. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall have the power to promulgate
procedures and regulations with respect to the following matters, which procedures and
regulations shall become effective upon a resolution approving the same being adopted
by the City Commission:
(I) Application procedures, forms and requirements and allowable uses other than
irrigation. All uses must be in accordance with applicable FDEP regulation.
(2) Installation requirements, including specification of acceptable materials,
devices and regulations to prevent backflow or cross-connections with other
systems.
(3) Procedures for enforcement of the ordinances and regulations pertaining to
reclaimed water, including procedures for inspection of the customer's system.
(4) Procedures for the orderly expansion of the reclaimed water system.
(5) Procedures and regulations for the efficient operation of the reclaimed water
system.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or City Manager's designee may,
when necessary for the efficient operation of the reclaimed water system or for the
health or safety of the general public or the customer, establish regulations regarding
the following matters, which regulations shall become effective at the time of
promulgation without the need for City Commission approval:
(1) The time(s) of day or night which the reclaimed water may be used by
customers.
(2) The maximum rate of use of the reclaimed water.
D. No person shall construct, operate, maintain or allow to remain present on property
owned or controlled by him any device or system which is connected to or which
controls a device or system connected to the City's reclaimed water system and which
is not in compliance with all provisions of FDEP Regulations and this code related to
reclaimed water and with all procedures and regulations promulgated pursuant to this
section. Reclaimed water shall not be directed, conveyed or piped into any residence or
building used as dwelling unit. The person who owns or controls the property upon
which such a noncomplying device or system is found shall be liable to the City for the
amount by which the costs associated with the securing and/or removal of the
noncomplying device or system exceeds the cost of a normal discontinuance of service.
These excess costs shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the
noncomplying device or system is located.
E. Any customer whose reclaimed water system is in violation of any City ordinance,
regulation or procedure shall be subject to immediate discontinuance of reclaimed water
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service. Such discontinuance of service shall not relieve any person of liability for civil
actions or for criminal or municipal ordinance violation prosecution.
§ 174-4. Areas embraced.
All territory within the City of Ocoee and the reuse-service-area-Reuse Service Area served
by the City of Ocoee reclaimed water system shall be governed by this chapter to the extent
permitted by law.
§ 174-5. Public easement requirements.
Reclaimed water service mains and lines shall be provided for properties located within the
designated reuse service area at the same time and by the same person, entity or agency that is
providing new or replacement sewer service lines and mains. Reclaimed water service shall
comply with all provisions of such service as set forth in this article.
A. No facilities will be installed under the provisions outlined herein and accepted
by the City for maintenance unless they are in dedicated public rights-of-way or
dedicated public easements. A dedicated public easement will be required for all
facilities located within private roadways. Any new easement shall be
adequately sized as approved by the City to accommodate construction and
maintenance of any reclaimed system component. No obstruction of whatever
kind shall be planned, built or otherwise created within the limits of the
easement or right-of-way without written permission of the City.
B. Reclaimed water system extensions and improvements shall be accepted by the
City only upon receipt of the proper dedication documentation and the
acceptance of ownership by the Director or his designee.
§ 174-6. Ownership.
All reclaimed water facilities and appurtenances within dedicated public rights-of-way or
dedicated public easements, when constructed or accepted by the City, shall become and
remain the property of the City. No person shall by payment of any charges provided herein or
by causing any construction of facilities accepted by the City acquire any interest or right in
any of these facilities or any portion thereof other than the privilege of having their property
connected thereto for reclaimed water service in accordance with this chapter and any
amendments thereof.
ARTICLE II, Reclaimed Water Service
§ 174-7. Connection required.
A. Where available, the owner of every lot or parcel of land within the City of Ocoee
developed for public. commercial, office, industrial, wareheusiug and/or multifamily
urc(s)-Non- Residential use(s) and/or multi-family units, whether individually metered
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or master metered shall connect or cause to be connected with the reclaimed water
distribution system.
B. Single-family home developments approved for construction after June 7, 1994, shall
include reclaimed water distribution mains and shall connect to the system when
reclaimed water service becomes available.
C. Connection to the system is mandatory for all existing new single-family homes and for
all single-family homes constructed after June 7, 1994, where reclaimed water service
is available.
D. All connections shall be made in accordance with policies and regulations adopted by
the City. This provision shall not be construed to entitle any person to cross the
property of another to make such connection.
E. For purposes of this chapter, the term "available" or "availability" shall mean that a
transmission main is contiguous to or within 100 feet of any property line-of-a-Class--A
unit-er-within-1;000-feet-of-a Class-A-M-or C1aarB-unit.
F. Required connections shall be made within 90 days of notification by the City that
reclaimed water service is available.
G. All connections to the reclaimed water system shall be metered.
§ 174-8. Reserved Reclaimed water user-classification:
-There-is-hereby a uniform classification of water-users as follows,
A -----Class A.-Detached-single faro Metet-required-.-
B. -Class-AM:-Multifamily-residential-facilities. Master-meter-required-
C. i^ 'sr- tt—rierfre, ^ ownercial ,r blic,-industrial and warehousing
facilitie e, q i ech
§ 174-9. Reclaimed water rates and charges.
A. The City Commission shall establish by resolution rates and charges by-class-for the
use or availability of the City's reclaimed water system inside or outside the City.
B. The City will charge to each customer connecting to the City's reclaimed water system
a meter installation fee to defray the City's cost of the meter and meter appurtenances
and the cost of installation and related administrative and overhead costs. The City will
require the payment of such meter installation fee concurrently with the request by
prospective customer for the meter installation. The meter installation fee shall be
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charged only one time for the installation of a meter at any one location; provided,
however, that requests to exchange existing meters for meters of a larger size will
result in a charge to the prospective customer of the difference between the existing
smaller size meter and the requested larger single-size meter. The City Commission
shall establish by resolution the installation fees.
C. A customer whose reclaimed water service has been discontinued may resume
reclaimed water service by payment of past due amounts and a reconnection fee as
established by resolution of $23-the City Commission; provided, however, that where
reclaimed water service has been discontinued for violation of the policies and
regulations relating to the use of the reclaimed water system, suh_service will not be
reconnected until the City receives, in its opinion, reasonable and sufficient guaranty
that the violation will not reoccur. The foregoing applies only the reconnection of
reclaimed water serviee, Reconnection of water.or sewer service is governed by the
provisions of Chapter 173 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Ocoee.
§ 174-10. Billing and collection of fees.
A. The reclaimed water fees and charges shall be billed and collected with the monthly
utility bill for those properties utilizing City utilities. The reclaimed water fees and
charges shall be billed and collected separately for those developed lots or parcels and
owners thereof not utilizing other City utilities.
B. All bills for reclaimed water fees and charges shall be rendered monthly and shall be
payable at the same time and in the same manner and subject to the same penalties as
utility bills of the City under the terms and conditions of the Code of the City. The
reclaimed water fees and charges are part of a consolidated statement for utility
customers which is generally paid by a single payment. In the event that a partial
payment is received, the payment shall first be applied to garbage and trash, next
applied to stormwater management, next applied to sewer, next applied to the
reclaimed water fees and charges and finally applied to the water account.
C. In addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by this chapter or any other
ordinance of the City, failure of any user of City utilities within the City to pay said
reclaimed water fees and charges promptly when due shall subject such user to
discontinuance of water and sewer utility services, and the City Manager is hereby
empowered and directed to enforce this provision as to any and all delinquent users.
D. In the case that an occupant or tenant of any lot or parcel shall receive a reclaimed
water fees and charges bill pursuant to this chapter and shall fail to pay such bill, then
the owner of such lot or parcel shall he liable for such bill, and the City shall not be
required to look to any person whatsoever other than the owner for the payment of
such bill. In the event that any reclaimed water fees and charges bill shall not be paid
as and when due, any unpaid balance thereof, along with all interest accruing thereon,
shall be and constitute a lien on any lot or parcel affected thereby. The City may record
in the public records of Orange County, Florida, a notice of lien giving notice to all
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persons that the City is asserting a lien upon the affected lot or parcel. In the event that
any such utility fee shall not be paid as and when due and shall be in default for 30
days or more, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accrued thereon, together with
the costs of collection, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and costs, may be
recovered by the City in a civil action, and any such lien, accrued interest and any
additional costs may be foreclosed or otherwise enforced by the City by action or suit
in equity as for the foreclosure of a mortgage on real property.
§ 174-11. Right to refuse service.
A. No connection shall be made to the reclaimed water system unless specifically
approved by the Director or his designee.
B. No payment of any costs, submittal of any petition or any other act to receive
reclaimed water reuse service shall guarantee such service. The City shall have the
right, at all times, to refuse to extend services on the basis that a use is detrimental to
the system; or there is an inadequate supply of reclaimed water; or lack of payment of
required service charges; or for any other reason which, in the judgment of the
Director, will cause the extension not to be in the best interests of the City.
§ 174-12. Service interruption.
A. The City reserves the right to temporarily discontinue service to any portion of or the
entire reclaimed water system as deemed necessary by the Director.
B. The Director shall have the authority to establish schedules to control the use of the
water reuse system in order to reduce maximum pressure demands on the system and to
regulate usage of reuse water to balance with supply and storage availability.
ARTICLE III, Installation and Use of Reclaimed Water System
§ 174-13. Policies and regulations adopted; compliance required.
The City adopts by reference the Policy Governing the Installation and Use of the Reclaimed
Water System, dated May 10, 1994, as revised Septe::be•,2OOl June2003, said policy being
attached hereto as Schedule A and made a part of this chapter. Compliance with the policy is
hereby required.
§ 174-14. Use of reclaimed water.
A. Reclaimed water may be used for the irrigation of crops not intended for human
consumption; residential lawns; golf courses; cemeteries; parks; landscaped areas;
highway medians and rights-of-way; or for any other purpose specifically approved by
the Director.
B. Reclaimed water may not be used inside of any residential dwelling or to fill swimming
pools, hot tubs, spas or wading pools.
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C. The use of reclaimed water shall be restricted so that no wetted surfaces are located
within 100 feet of any public eating, drinking or bathing facility.
D. Reclaimed water shall not be applied to impervious surfaces that allow drainage to
surface waters. Reclaimed water shall not be applied to properties containing
subsurface drainage tiles or plates.
E. All uses of reclaimed water shall require a reuse permit, issued by the Utilities Public
Works Department, following procedures established by the Director.
§ 174-15. Maintenance.
A. All portions of the system owned by the City will be operated and maintained by the
City. No person shall do any work or be reimbursed for any work on the system unless
written authorization is provided prior to beginning any part of the work.
B. The customer or property owner shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of all
on-site facilities, including irrigation lines, spray heads and appurtenances on property
served by the City. Failure to maintain the on-site system in the proper manner will be
grounds for discontinuance of service until such time as the City certifies that the
required maintenance has been performed.
§ 174-16. Petition for distribution main extension.
Reclaimed water service may be provided to portions of the reuse service area as a part of
the City's ongoing reclaimed water distribution main extension program. Property owners or
residents may request extension of service to a street or within a subdivision or contiguous part
thereof by filing a petition for reclaimed water service with the City. Forms for the petition
are available from the Utilities Public Works Department. Upon receipt of completed and
signed petitions from at least 51% of all properties along a street or within a contiguous area,
the City shall consider such petition and, if approved, schedule the installation of the reclaimed
water distribution system at the earliest practicable date.
§ 174-17. Inspections.
A. Duly authorized employees of the City bearing proper credentials and identification
shall be permitted to enter any building, structure or property serviced by a connection
to the reclaimed water system of the City for the purposes of inspecting the piping
system or systems, backflow preventer, valves and/or all devices installed by the
customer which connect to or control the reclaimed water distribution system or use of
reclaimed water on such property.
B. Consent to such access shall be obtained from a person of suitable age and discretion
therein or in control thereof. The refusal of such information or refusal of access, when
requested, shall he deemed evidence of the presence of violation of the policies and
regulations adopted herein.
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C. Inspections shall he at reasonable times and with reasonable frequency. Where there
exists cause to believe that a violation is committed, the City may cause the property to
be inspected as necessary to prevent or terminate the occurrence of such violation(s).
§ 174-18. Discontinuance of service.
The Director--of-Public--Utilities or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to
discontinue reclaimed water service to any property, after notice, where any violation of this
chapter exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate
any danger of contamination of the public potable water supply system. Reclaimed water
service to such property shall not be restored until the violation has been eliminated in
compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
§ 174-19. Unlawful works or connections to the reclaimed water system.
A. No person shall be allowed to work on the reclaimed water distribution system without
written consent of the City, and then only under the direction and supervision of the
City. No person shall tamper with, alter, damage, cut into or make connection with the
reclaimed water system or a City reclaimed water facility.
B. No person shall open or close valves to the system, turn on hydrants or cause water to
flow from the reclaimed water system without prior written consent of the City.
C. Any person found violating this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the
penalties provided in Chapter 1 of this Code.
§ 174-20. Exemptions and-....a:twi- •;ces.
Exemptions and variances shall be approved or denied by the City Commission of the City of
Ocoee after public hearing, based upon the recommendation of the Director, and upon
consideration of the following conditions:
A. Alternate reuse sites. Properties being developed as planned unit developments or
developments of regional impact may be exempted from the requirements of reuse
connection if a binding contract is executed for the provision of alternate reuse sites
and lines that otherwise would not require the installation of reuse lines. For each acre
of wetted surface to be exempted from the reuse requirement, 1.5 acres of alternate
reuse wetted surface will be provided, including all lines and sprayheads necessary to
irrigate the area. Any site considered as an alternate site shall be ready to receive
reclaimed water concurrent with the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy in the
exempted area. For the purpose of this exemption, golf courses are normally required
to utilize reuse and therefore are not considered as an alternate site.
B. Low-income housing subdivisions. Those housing projects receiving federal housing
subsidies and other similar financial assistance may be exempted, upon
recommendation of the Director, after submittal of information documenting that the
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future residents of the project will be unable to purchase and maintain the necessary in-
ground irrigation equipment.
C. Reuse service not feasible. If the City Commission determinesthat it isnot feasible or
not in the best interests of the City to extend transmission lines to serve a proposed
development. then the City Commission may exempt such development from
requirement to construct reclaimed water distribution mains and from the requiremenj
that homes, lots and parcels within such development connect to the City's reuse
system. Under such circumstances, the City Commission may require as a condition for
such exemption that a payment_be made to the Ci y in lieu of its construction- of
reclaimed water distribution mains.
§ 174-21. Inspection fees.
A. The City reserves the right to inspect the installation of all reclaimed water facilities
installed by a developer or developer's contractors, which facilities are proposed to be
transferred to the City for ownership, operation and control. Such inspection is
designed to assure the City that reclaimed water lines are installed in accordance with
approved designs and are further consistent with the criteria and specifications
governing the kind and quality of such installation. The City further reserves the right
to be present at tests of component parts of the reclaimed water facilities for the
purpose of determining that the facilities, as constructed, conform to the City's criteria.
Such tests will be performed by the developer or developer's contractor but only under
the direct supervision of the City's engineer or authorized inspector.
B. The City shall charge an inspection fee not to exceed 2%..-three percent (3%) of the
cost, either actual or estimated, of the subject reclaimed water facility as installed by
the developer. The City maintains full-time inspection availability, and the cost for
inspection services as set forth herein is and shall continue to be designed to defray the
actual cost of conducting such inspections and testing.
ARTICLE IV, Enforceability
§ 174-22. Violation liability.
A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be
punishable as provided in § 1-12 of Chapter 1, Article II, and Chapter 7, Enforcement
of Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee. Each day such violation is
committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and additional
violation. In addition, such person or customer shall pay all costs and expenses
involved in the case, including attorney's fees.
B. Any person or customer in violation of any of the provisions in this chapter shall
become liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage incurred by the City by
reason of such violation, including attorney's fees and costs of correcting unauthorized
work, tampering or damage to the system.
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C. In addition to any penalty provided by law for the violation of any provisions of this
chapter, the City may bring suit in the appropriate court to enjoin, restrain or otherwise
prevent the violation.
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Reclaimed Water System Policy
POLICY GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION
AND USE OF THE RECLAIMED
WATER SYSTEM
City of Ocoee
Public UtilitiesWorks Department
May 10, 1994, as-revised September 2001 June 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PACE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Benefits
1.3 Source and Quality of Reclaimed Water 3
2.0 DEFINITIONS 4
2.1 General 4
3.0 POLICIES RELATING TO RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE 6
3.1 In-City Service 6
3.2 Outside-City Service
3.3 Availability of Service 6
3.4 Use of the Reclaimed Water Distribution System 6
3.5 Restrictions on Use of Alternative Water Source 6
3.6 Property Service Connection
3.7 Customers System - Single Duval ling Unity (Cla)s A)Residential g
3.8 Customers System - Public.Commercial, Office. Non-Residential
t , ust.ia lWare.o se-iCa" B- and M ,�,+r r...r.mi1y
Developments (Class AM) --8
3.9 Backtlow Prevention 9
3.9.1 Single Family Dwelling Units (Clase-A}Residential 9
3.9.2 Multi Family Development (Class AM) Non-Residential 9
3-93-Public,-Commercial;-Office,-Industrial-(Class B) 10
3.10 Property Service Connection 4-0
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3.11 Discontinuance of Service by Customer }N
3.12 Service Not Guaranteed 411
4.0 APPLICATION FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE -14
4.1 The Distribution System I.!.
4.2 Application for Reclaimed Water Service, Class AM Non-Residential
and-Glays-13-Gustomers--
4.3 Application for Reclaimed Water Service, Class A Residential
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APPLICATION FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background.
The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has adopted a reclaimed
water program which provides guidelines, requirements and an implementation (permitting)
process that both encourage and require the use of reclaimed water in a manner that is
beneficial to the environment and non-detrimental to the public health and welfare. This
program is required to regulate and manage the comprehensive reclaimed water distribution
system which conveys reclaimed water throughout the City's Utility Service District. This
reclaimed water is primarily used for the irrigation of residential, commercial and public
properties, parks, highway medians, and other athletic and recreational facilities. Other
potential uses for the reclaimed water include: toilet flushing in new office and industrial
buildings, cooling water, industrial process water, supply for automatic car washes, and, in
specific cases, lake level control and ornamental uses such as fountains and-waterfall..
1.2 Benefits.
The benefits to be derived from the success of this program are several,
and include conservation of the potable water supply, reuse of a valuable water resource,
recharge of the upper aquifer, reduction in nutrient discharge to surface waters, reduction in
transfer of saltwater contamination to the aquifer, and utilization of an environmentally safe
and sensible method of disposing of effluent (reclaimed water).
1.3 Source and Quality of Reclaimed Water.
The source of reclaimed water, which is delivered to the point of use by
the reclaimed water distribution system, is the effluent from the City's Wastewater Treatment
Plant. The n1ajor-treiUmeTt-proeesses at the plant in l ;: ual
media filtration and-high-level disinfection or effluent purchased from other governmental
entities or utilities. These treatment processes produce a reclaimed water with the following
qualities: good appearance, good clarity, non-staining, odorless, low turbidity and
bacteriologically safe. The water contains low-levels of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus)
which, if properly applied, will be beneficial to plant and turf growth. While you should not
drink the reclaimed water, there is no known danger to an individual's health from casual
contact when the water is being used for the intended purposes.
The following policies and regulations govern the installation and uses of
the reclaimed water distribution system and its related sub-systems and facilities within the
Utility Service District of the City of Ocoee, Florida.
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2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 General.
The following definitions of titles, terms and system components, as
well as definitions included in Chapter 174 of the City Code, are presented for the purposes of
uniformity and to afford a more specific understanding of the following policies and
regulations governing the installation and use of the City's reclaimed water utility. The other
utilities owned and operated by the City which have varying degrees of relationship with the
reclaimed water utility are the potable water system and the wastewater collection and
treatment system.
Approved Uses for Reclaimed Water -- Reclaimed water shall be used for irrigation of public
and private landscaped areas and such other uses as are permitted by law. Reclaimed water
may be used in conjunction with a drip-type irrigation system to irrigate vegetable gardens.
Overhead irrigation of vegetables is acceptable only if the vegetables are peeled, cooked, or
thermally processed before human consumption. Current FDEP Regulation (17-610) does not
permit the use of reclaimed water for drinking purposes and/or in swimming pools.
Available or Availability -- Shall mean contiguous to or within one hundred (100) feet of any
property line.
Backflow Prevention Device/Assembly -- Shall mean an approved device as designated for a
particular application and as described in the Cross-Connection Control Manual which has
been adopted by reference as part of Article VII of Chapter 173 of the Code of the City of
Ocoee.
Cross Connection Control Ordinance -- Shall mean Article VII of Chapter 173 of the Code of
the City of Ocoee.
Cross Connection Control Supervisor -- Shall mean the City employee in the Public Utilities
Works Department who is responsible for the cross connection control program.
Customer Category— Customer Class B shall mean-all—public--commercial,
office, industrial/warehousing.-Customer-Class AM shall mean all-innlfamily-developments.
Customer Glass-A Shall mean all single f m kng-units.
Dual Distribution System -- Is a general term used by the American Water Works Association
to describe a two-component water distribution system designed to serve an area. One
component delivers potable water for drinking, cooking, bathing and other uses requiring
potable water. The other component delivers non-potable water (in the case of Ocoee,
reclaimed water) for irrigation and other uses not requiring potable water. While these two
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systems may parallel one another and both may serve a property, there is no interconnection
and their separation is strictly defined and carefully monitored.
Irrigation System -- Shall mean the customer's in-ground piped system which delivers water to
spray or drip-type irrigation devices located throughout the property. The system may be
controlled by an electric timer or may be controlled manually. The system shall be equipped
with special lockable hose bihh boxes providing irrigation by hose and/or portable sprinkler
devices in addition to the in-ground piped system.
Irrigation Well -- Shall mean a well located on private property and used to supply water to an
in-ground irrigation system or other irrigation devices which serve the property.
Metered Connection -- All service connections to publiccommercial, office-Non-Residential
and Residential customers shall be metered.
Non-Residential Commercial, industrial/warehou+mg, office. warehouse and/or institutional
uses, whether master metered or individually metered: and/or multi-family residential units
andsingle-family-homes-eus.omets-shall-be-that are master metered.
Reclaimed Water Charges -- Shall mean all other charges relating to providing or
discontinuing reclaimed water service.
Reclaimed Water Distribution System -- A comprehensive piping system provided to deliver
reclaimed water to customers within the City's Utility Service District. The reclaimed water
distribution system is made up of the following components: storage basins, high service
delivery pumps, transmission mains and distribution mains and (property) service connections.
Reclaimed Water Rates -- Shall mean the monthly charges for reclaimed water service, which
have been established by, and may be changed by, resolution of the City Commission.
Residential -Single or multi-family residential units that are individually metered.
Service Connection -- Shall mean the reclaimed water service connection from the
transmission or distribution main to the customer's property line, and shall include a
corporation stop tapping valve at the main, the service connection pipe and a lockable curb
stop, box, and shutoff valve at the property line.
3.0 POLICIES RELATING TO RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
3.1 In-City Service.
Reclaimed water service shall be provided for properties located within
the City of Ocoee, on--a-first--priority-basis to the extern Available, which comply with the
provisions for such service as set forth in these policies. Reclaimed water service shall be
available to these properties as the transmission and distribution systems are extended.
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3.2 Outside-City Service.
-Reclaimed-To the extent permitted b law, reclaimed) water service may be
provided to properties located outside of the City hut, within the boundariesin accordance_with
resolutions as may be adopted by the City Commission of the CityLs Utility Area,on
second -priority basis. At tie-&ity s option and -eenve„i neev service to such--properties
strategically-fecatcd along transmission-main-routes-may-be- vided-on-rfirst-priority hasis
of Ocoee.
3.3 Availability of Service.
Reclaimed water service is available from either the primary
transmission mains or the installed distribution mains. Distribution mains will be extended into
areas not presently served in accordance with procedures outlined in these policies and
regulations.
3.4 Use of the Reclaimed Water Distribution System.
-Connection-Unless.exempt from connection pursuant to Section 174-20
of the Code, connection to the system is required for all public eontn ercial. office,
industrialfwarehausingmalti-family development Residential and single-family- residential
Non-Residential development in accordance with Chapter 174 of the Code of the City of
Ocoee.
3.5 Restrictions on Use of Alternative Water Sources.
Existing private irrigation systems which connect to the reclaimed water
system and are presently served by an on-site well or other water source shall disconnect the
well or other water source permanently. Dual or temporary connections of wells to irrigation
systems served by reclaimed water are not permitted. Dual or temporary connections may be
made to natural surface waters or artificially created surface impoundments as permittable by
FDEP and/or St. Johns River Water Management District when declared exempt by the Public
Utilitics-Director. The Public UtilitiesDirector may make such declaration of exemption as to
a limited area or particular lake or as to a particular property or class of properties (i.e..
commercial. multi-family, etc—Residential or Non-Residential) and for such a limited time
period as determined necessary by the Director of Public-Utilities-to serve and protect the
public interest. In making such determinations, the Director of-Public Utilities shall consider,
among other things, the following factors:
a. Whether city-wide reuse irrigation utilization is high;
b. Whether such irrigation would not be detrimental to the body of
water;
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c. Whether the particular property or class of properties has the
physical means to take water from the body of water using available facilities which can be
isolated from other piping systems so as not to pose cross connection control problems.
A declaration of exemption issued under this section shall not exempt the user
or property from compliance with all other regulatory requirements of the St. Johns River
Water Management District, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the
City of Ocoee, and all other applicable local, regional, state or federal agencies.
3.6 Property Service Connections.
Property service connections shall be as required by the property served,
but in no case shall be less than one inch in diameter. Each service connection shall be
equipped with a lockable corporation stop or shutoff valve at the main and a curb stop or
shutoff valve and box at the property line. The City's valve box cover at the property line shall
be square and marked "Reclaimed Water." This service connection, together with its valves,
are the property of the City. The customer may install his own shutoff valve immediately
inside his property line for his own use. Two (2) or more customers may he served by one
service connection if sufficient capacity is available. Such common service lines will be sized
to provide adequate supply to each customer.
3.7 Customer' s System - S in.g. Dwelling Jnits (Claes-A4-Rcsidential.
The customer's on-site system may be either a standard in-ground
landscape irrigation system with a specially designed lockable in-ground control box or a
specially designed lockable hose Bibb box containing one hose bibb to be used to irrigate the
property by means of garden hoses or portable sprinklers. The in-ground system may be
controlled either by a manually-operated zone valve or automatically by a timer and related
zone valve. If the customer elects to use the in-ground lockable hose bibb box, it will be
supplied and installed by the City. The box may be installed anywhere along the property
frontage on the property side of the sidewalk, and will be equipped with a special locking
device to provide the customer the capability to control the use of reclaimed water on his or
her property. The lid of the hose bibb box will be clearly marked -- Reclaimed Water. The
service connection contains a tag stating "Irrigation -- Reclaimed Water -- Do Not Drink."
The City will provide a quick disconnect device to be installed by the City, on the customer's
5/8-inch garden hose. The hose containing the device must be used for connection to the
reclaimed water system ONLY. Above ground hose bibbs on the reclaimed system are NOT
allowed under current FDEP regulations.
3.8 Customer's System -- I-' rblic. Commercial, 011ie-h: Warelamcc
(Ca ; l3) and tulti-Family-Dcvclopmcntc (Claw-AM) Non-Residential.
The customer's on-site system for these type.--of Non-Residential
development may be a standard in-ground landscape irrigation system. The City prefers that
the system be zoned and controlled by a timer. Low trajectory or drip-type systems are
recommended; however, they are not mandatory. Signs as approved by the City shall be
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placed in conspicuous locations within the landscaped areas of the developments. They shall
read, "Irrigation with Reclaimed Water, Do Not Drink." If the owner or manager of these
types- of Non-Resid ne tial developments permits or causes vehicles to be washed on the
property, a special area shall be set aside for that purpose and it shall be served by one or
more lockable in-ground hose bibb boxes connected to the on-site reclaimed water system. The
hose bibb rack shall be clearly marked and readily visible with at least one sign stating "Auto
Washing, Reclaimed Water, Do Not Drink."
3.9 Backflow Prevention.
Backflow prevention devices will be required on potable water lines
when reclaimed water is delivered to the property in accordance with FDEP regulation 17-
555.360 and the City's adopted "Manual of Cross Connection Control." The City will install
appropriate backflow prevention devices on single family potable service connections when
reclaimed water is delivered to the property. The following summarizes Section II, Reclaimed
Water Systems, of the City's adopted "Manual of Cross Connection Control" and defines
backflow prevention device requirements on the reclaimed system. Other sections of the
"Manual of Cross Connection Control" should be referred to for specific information
regarding backflow prevention assembly or device installation and testing.
3.9.1 Single Family Dwelling Units (Class A).
Backflow prevention assemblies or devices will be required on all single-
family reclaimed potable water services where reuse services are provided. The homeowner
will be required to maintain the backflow prevention assembly (RPBA) in these situations.
Where-a-bae-kfow--prevention-assembly has been-installed-on-an-irrigation cerviceconneetiun
to-the-potable wate e n hay assembly-may he-eliminated by City personnel-(or-City
Contractor)-when t�clainaed system replaces the potable .,ervice connection. The-degree-of
hazard-of-the-existing irrigation-syae. will-be+-determinin in whether-the
assembly must remain on the-irrigation system-to-thereclaimed service connection. The
homeowner will be-required-to maintain the-assembly-in-these-situations. if the-assembly-is
eliminated it remains-he-property of the homeowner,
3.9.2- -Multi-Family-Developments(Class-AM)-
3.9.2 Non-Residential.
Backflow prevention assemblies will be required on all multi-family
reclaimed irrigation--set iee cconnections.. Wherea-backflow--prevention assembly-basemen
installed on-an-irrigation-sy,tem connected-to the Non-Residential potable water system, that
assembly may be eliminated by City personnel (or City Contractor) when—the—potable.service
connection is changedto a reclaimed serviee-connection services connections where reuse
services are provided. Whether-the use-of-the-assembly-must he-continued will-depend-upon
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the -degree- of hazard associated-with the-existing-irrigation system If the-assembly--is
eliminated it remains the property of the facility owner,
The property owner of multi family-Non-Residential units is responsible
for maintaining all backflow prevention assemblies on the reclaimed system.
3.9.3-PuhlCommercial-0ffice--Fndustrial/Warehouse-class-13-4,
—Baektlew prevention assemblieswill he required on--all-commercial
reclaimed irrigation-service connections
Where a thaekfkow prevention assembly has been- installedon-an
irrigation-system eonneeted•-te the potable water system. that-assembly-may be-eliminated-by
City-personnel-(or-Gity C-ontraetor-)--when Me potable-service-connection is-changed to -a
reclaimed service connection. Whether the- w --of-assembly--must .be continued will depend
upon the degree-ofhazard-associ ited with the-existing -irrigation.sylern. -I�the-assembly-is
eliminated-it-remains the property of the facility owner.-The-property--owner-of a commercial
facility is-..responsible-for-..maintaining all bac#flow-prevention-assemblies on the-reclaimed
system.
3.10 System Pressures.
The City will provide reclaimed water at pressures which are adequate to
satisfactorily operate all standard irrigation systems and devices. Should the customer require
pressures which are higher, he shall provide, at his cost, whatever devices are necessary to
provide the higher pressures. Before installing such devices, the customer shall obtain a permit
from the City Utility Public Works Department. Electrical permits are separate permits which
are still required.
3.11 Discontinuance of Service by Customer.
If the customer desires a temporary discontinuance of service the
procedures applicable to a temporary discontinuance of water service shall apply.
3.12 Service Not Guaranteed.
The source of the reclaimed water is the City's Wastewater Treatment
Facility which can produce a finite quantity of reclaimed water. The City will carefully
monitor the number of connections being made to the system so as not to overtax its capacity;
however, at the same time, it is the desire of the City, and the intent of the program, to
provide the service to the maximum number of customers. During extended dry periods, it
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may be necessary to limit a customer's water use or, under extreme conditions, to temporarily
discontinue service.
4.0 APPLICATION FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
The requirements for site plans, building permits and the like that
presently exist are not altered by these regulations, but where connection is proposed to the
reclaimed water system, there will be an additional submittal to the Utility- )�tlic Works
Department, as hereinafter described.
4.1 Obtaining Application Forms.
Application forms for reclaimed water service may be obtained from the
Utility-Public Works Billing Office in City Hall or from the offices of the Utility Public Works
Department. All questions relating to completing the application form should be directed to the
Utility—Public Works Department. Completed application forms should be mailed or hand
delivered to the Utility-Public Works Department. The application form must be accompanied
by a check or money order, made payable to the City of Ocoee, in an amount sufficient to
cover any fees and charges for the reclaimed water service connection. The application shall
specify whether the customer requires increased reclaimed water pressures which are higher
than standard as described below.
4.2 Application for Reclaimed Water Service, Class-A-M-ant+ —o-tzN_on-
Residential-Customers.
Applications for reclaimed water service to Class AM--or Class B-Non-
Residential Customers; including public. commercialof€ce, industrialFwaehonse-nr ntnitr
family—developments,, shall be accompanied by a detailed site plan showing the size and
location of the service connection to the distribution main, the layout of the primary delivery
mains within the development and the location and type of irrigation devices to be installed in
the irrigation system. The maximum steady-state demand for reclaimed water that the
irrigation system will require to function properly must also be provided. The irrigation
system may be a standard in-ground type with permanently placed sprinkler devices. The
service connection shall be equipped with a shutoff valve just inside the public right-of-way, a
meter, and a customer shutoff valve on the customer side of the meter. The size of the service
connection and meter will be determined by City personnel based upon the maximum steady-
state demand of the irrigation system. Small, neat signs stating "Irrigation with Reclaimed
Water, Do Not Drink" shall he placed in conspicuous locations throughout the landscaped
areas. If auto washing is permitted on the property, a special area shall be set aside for this
activity and it shall utilize reclaimed water. A sign, or signs, shall be placed on the hose bibb
rack stating "Auto Washing, Reclaimed Water, Do Not Drink."
4.3 Application for Reclaimed Water Service, C1ac; A-Residential Customer.
The application must state the type of irrigation system which will be used; that is, a
standard in-ground system with fixed sprinkler devices or the special hose bibb box to be
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furnished at cost by the City. A single residential service connection will consist of a
corporation stop at the distribution main, the service pipe and a curb stop, meter and box at
the property line. A single reclaimed water service connection will be one inch in diameter.
Immediately inside the property line, the customer may choose to install a shutoff valve for his
use in repairing, extending and maintaining the on-site system. If the customer presently uses
an irrigation well, he must so state and agree to disconnect that well from the system.
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