Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-30.565

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 25-30.565 - Application for Approval of New or Revised Service Availability Policy or Charges

(1) An original and one copy of an application for a service availability policy or charges must be filed with the Office of Commission Clerk. The copy must be clearly labeled "COPY." If the application is e-filed with the Commission Clerk, the utility must file one paper copy, clearly labeled "COPY, " with the Commission Clerk within seven calendar days after e-filing.

(2) Upon filing an application for a new or revised service availability charge or policy, the utility must provide notice pursuant to Rule 25-30.4345, F.A.C.

(3) A filing fee as required in Rule 25-30.020, F.A.C., must be submitted at the time of application.

(4) Each application must include the following, if applicable:

(a) A statement describing how the notice provisions have been complied with, including a copy of the actual notice(s).

(b) The name of the applicant, the applicant's principal place of business and each local office from which company operations are conducted. The applicant's name must be as it appears on the certificate issued by the Commission if one has been issued.

(c) The number of the Commission order, if any, which previously considered the charges or service availability policy for the system involved.

(d) A statement explaining the basis for the requested changes in charges and conditions.

(e) A schedule showing the original cost of any existing treatment plants, the water transmission and distribution system, and the sewage collection system, by Uniform System of Accounting account numbers as required by Rule 25-30.115, F.A.C., and the related capacity of each system as of 90 days prior to application.

(f) A detailed statement of accumulated depreciation for the plant listed in paragraph (e), above, as of 90 days prior to application.

(g) A schedule showing the number of active customers on line 90 days prior to the time of application by meter size, by customer class, and the related equivalent residential connections (ERC) as defined in subsection 25-30.515(8), F.A.C. Describe the method by which an ERC is defined.

(h) A detailed statement defining the capacity of the treatment facilities in terms of ERCs as used in developing the proposed service availability charges.

(i) A detailed statement defining the capacity of the distribution or collection system in terms of ERCs as used in developing the proposed service availability charges.

(j) A list of outstanding developer agreements.

(k) For each developer agreement state whether the agreement is designed to result in contributed property, other than the approved system capacity charge, within the next 24 months; an estimate of the value of the contributed property to be added to the utility's books; and a description of the property.

(l) A schedule showing total collections of contributions-in-aid-of-construction (CIAC) as of 90 days prior to the date of application. Detail any prepaid CIAC by amount, the related reserved ERCs, and the anticipated connection date. Reference any appropriate developer agreements.

(m) A detailed statement of accumulated amortization of CIAC as listed in paragraph (l), above, as of 90 days prior to application.

(n) Copies of approvals or permits for construction and operation of treatment facilities.

(o) A detailed statement by a registered professional engineer showing the cost, by Uniform System of Accounting account numbers, and capacity of proposed plant expansion, and a timetable showing projected construction time.

(p) A detailed statement by a registered professional engineer showing how the proposed construction will affect the capacity of the existing systems.

(q) If the expansion or plant upgrading is being undertaken to comply with the mandates of local, state or federal regulatory authorities, copies of the order(s) or correspondence directing the expansion or upgrading.

(r) A schedule showing the projected growth rate for utilization of the existing plant and line capacity and future plant and line capacity.

(s) A summary schedule of how the proposed service availability charge was calculated.

(t) A schedule showing, by meter size, the cost of meters, connecting fittings, meter boxes or enclosures and also showing sufficient data on labor and any other applicable costs to allow the determination of an average cost for meter installation by type.

(u) A statement of the existing and proposed on-site and off-site main installation charges or policy.

(v) The company's present capital structure, including the cost of debt in the present capitalization. The availability and cost of other sources of financing the proposed expansion or upgrading of the system also shall be given.

(w) The proposed tariff sheets.

(5) Each utility must demonstrate the appropriateness of the requested service availability charges and conditions.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 25-30.565

Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 367.121(1), 367.101 FS. Law Implemented 367.101 FS.

New 6-14-83, Amended 11-10-86, 11-30-93, 5-29-08, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 227, November 23, 2021 effective 12/8/2021.

New 6-14-83, Amended 11-10-86, 11-30-93, 5-29-08, 12-8-21.