Village Council Workshop

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Monday, May 13, 2024 3:00 PM UTILITY CAPACITY CHARGE STUDY Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F Village Council Workshop Michael Napoleone, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman While this is a public meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment at this workshop. This workshop will be Iive streamed, recorded and posted to the Village website for viewing. Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final May 13, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Council Members in Attendance: Mayor Michael J. Napoleone, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, and Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri. Council Members Absent: Councilwoman Tanya Siskind. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This was completed at the Agenda Review Meeting. 3. UTILITY CAPACITY CHARGE STUDY Ms. Quickel stated that this was the Utility Capacity Charge Study. She noted that Joe Williams, Senior Manager at Raftelis and Anjuli Panse, Utilities Director are present. She said that the focus is the Utility Capacity Charge Study. Ms. Quickel noted that the Village has not changed the capacity charges since the last rate study back in 2017-2018. She said that the charges would be for construction of new expanded facilities and construction that would be paid by the developers. She mentioned the PowerPoint provided to Council that summarizes the actual study. Mr. Williams presented the Village of Wellington 2024 Utility Capacity Charges PowerPoint Presentation. He discussed the Utility Capacity Charge Objectives, Highlights, Capacity Charge Cost Development, Existing and Calculated Capacity Charges Single Family 5/8-inch meter. Mayor Napoleone asked what is the reason for the disparity in water versus wastewater. Mr. Williams and Ms. Panse answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. Mr. Williams continued the presentation and presented the Local - Comparison - Capacity Charges. Mayor Napoleone commented on the increase in fees. He asked if Wellington would be the only big mover at this time. Mr. Williams answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. Mayor Napoleone asked how often should the Village be doing a Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final May 13, 2024 study. Mr. Williams answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. Mr. Williams continued and presented the Existing and Calculated Capacity Charges Fire Lines and the Conclusion. Mayor Napoleone asked if the fee is based upon the time someone applies for the permit. He asked when does the fee structure start. Ms. Panse and Mr. Williams answered questions from Mayor Napoleone. Mayor Napoleone commented that this does not change anyone's monthly utility bill; it just affects the capacity fees when you have new construction and hookups for Village service. Mr. Williams responded to Mayor Napoleone's comments. Ms. Quickel provided an update on the utility customer required notices. She explained the next steps for the proposed rate changes and timeframe to notify customers that would start in June. She mentioned that the notice would include the proposed ten percent rate increase that was discussed at the previous Workshop. Mayor Napoleone commented on the rate increase and the Utility Capacity charge. Ms. Quickel responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment. She said that the Utility Budget would be heard at the August meeting to keep on schedule. Vice Mayor McGovern expressed his concerns regarding people talking about this. Ms. Quickel said that the annual water report will be going out in June. Ms. Panse said that the Consumer Confidence report would be going out in June. She provided an update on the Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) data and the requirements to test and public outreach. Mayor Napoleone commented on the Village being ahead of the curb for PFAS. Ms. Panse responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment. Vice Mayor McGovern commented that there should be an increased Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final May 13, 2024 emphasis on the Village's investment and reinvestment into the utility. There was discussion reading public outreach and investments made to the Village Utility. 4. CLOSING COMMENTS None. 8. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss with Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m Village of Wellington Page 3