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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26380
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING
THAT THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS REQUEST AN AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-
DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT BY THE
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Miami Dade County adopted
wastewater and water rate adjustments forthe Fiscal Year (FY) 2005/2006 which have had
a significant impact on the rates charged by the City in FY 2006/2007; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) had initially
proposed a 40% increase in wholesale water rates, and a 17% increase in wholesale
sewer rates; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rate hikes were subsequently reduced by 50% due to the
concerns of Miami Beach and other wholesale customers; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission requested, but did not receive support
for, a deferral of the rate increases until a proper justification was provided for the rate
increases adopted by the Board of County Commissioners for Miami Dade County; and
WHEREAS, W ASD has been beset by recent oversights and financial irregularities;
and
WHEREAS, County and WASD staff have indicated that rate increases will likely
quickly follow in subsequent years due to State and federal mandates, as well as other cost
increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby request that the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
request that the Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department be audited by the Office ofthe
Inspector General.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st
2006.
ATTEST:
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Robert Parcher
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Ordinances
R5H A Ordinance Amending Appendix A Of The City Code, Entitled "Fee Schedule," By
Amending The Fee Schedules For Section 110-166 Entitled "Schedule Of Water Rates And
Tapping Charges" By Amending Subsections (A) And (B) Thereof And By Amending The Fee
Schedules For Section 110-168 Entitled "Sanitary Sewer Charge," Of Division 2, Entitled
"Rates, Fees, And Charges," Of Article Iv Entitled, "Fees, Charges, Rates And Billing
Procedure," Of Chapter 110 Entitled "Utilities," In Order To Increase The Minimum Monthly
Service Charge Imposed By The City; Adjusting The Schedule Of Rates For The Minimum
Monthly Water Service Charge; And Increasing The Sanitary Sewer Service Charge Imposed
By The City; Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability, And An Effective Date. First
Readina.
(Public Works)
ACTION: Ordinance approved on First Reading. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Libbin;
seconded by Commissioner Steinberg; Ballot vote: 5-2; Absent: Mayor Dermer and
Commissioner Bower. Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for October 11, 2006.
R. Parcher to notice. Lilia Cardillo to place on the Commission Agenda. Fred Beckmann to
handle.
Discussion held.
Commissioner Garcia stated, for the record, that he is demanding an investigation of Miami
Dade County by the Office of the Inspector General.
Discussion continued:
Amendment:
Motion made by Commissioner Garcia to request a complete audit and an investigation
of the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department by the Inspector General;
seconded by Commissioner Steinberg; Voice vote: 4-3; Opposed: Vice-Mayor Libbin and
Commissioners Cruz, and Gross.
Discussion continued.
Jose Smith, City Attorney, stated that since this is an ordinance and not a resolution, this
amendment should not be part of the ordinance.
Motion made by Commissioner Bower to reconsider the previous motion; seconded by
Commissioner Stenberg; Voice vote-7-0.
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Resolution o. 2006-26380 ad ted. Motion made by Commissioner Garcia requesting a
complete a 't of the Miam' ade County Water and Sewer Department by the Inspector
General; seconde ommissioner Steinberg; Voice vote: 7-0. Fred Beckmann to
handle.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Libbin to adopt the ordinance; seconded by Commissioner
Steinberg; Ballot vote: 5-2; Opposed: Mayor Dermer and Commissioner Bower.
Discussion continued.
Commissioner Steinberg requested an LTC comparing the City of Miami Beach retail rates for
water and the Miami-Dade County retail rates. Fred Beckmann to handle.
Mayor Dermer suggested hiring a lobbyist on this issue.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Porcher, City Clerk
TEl: (3051673-7411, FAX: (3051 673-7254
March 26, 2007
Honorable Harvey Ruvin
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Stephen P. Clark Center
III NW First Street, Suite #17-202
Miami, Florida 33128
Re: Resolution No. 2006-26380
Honorable Harvey Ruvin:
Please enclosed find an executed copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2006-
26380, which was unanimously adopted by the Miami Beach City Commission on
September 21, 2006.
The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach request, through
Resolution No. 2006-26380, that the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners requests that the Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department be audited by
the Office ofthe Inspector General.
Should you have any questions regarding this resolution, please contact me at any time at
(305) 673-7411.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Sincerely, ,
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Robert E. Parcher
City Clerk
Enclosure: City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2007-26380
cc: Mayor David Dermer
Vice Mayor Michael Gongora
Commissioner Matti Herrera Bower
Commissioner Simon Cruz
Commissioner Saul Gross
Commissioner Jerry Libbin
Commissioner Richard Steinberg
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
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