Florida Public Service Commission native order document 07841-2024

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FILED 7/25/2024
DOCUMENT NO. 07841-2024
FPSC - COMMISSION CLERK

BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

In re: Resolution of the Board of County DOCKET NO. 20240095-WS
Commissioners of Citrus County declaring ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS
Citrus County subject of the provisions of ISSUED: July 25, 2024

Sections 367, F.S.

The following Commissioners participated in the disposition of this matter:

MIKE LA ROSA, Chairman
ART GRAHAM
GARY F. CLARK
ANDREW GILES FAY
GABRIELLA PASSIDOMO

ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING RESOLUTION DECLARING CITRUS COUNTY
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 367, FLORIDA STATUTES

BY THE COMMISSION:

Background

On May 28, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County (County)
adopted Resolution No. 2024-040 (Resolution, Attachment A), transferring regulation of the
privately-owned, for profit water and wastewater utilities in the County to the Florida Public
Service Commission. Effective upon the adoption of the resolution, all non-exempt water and
wastewater systems in the County became subject to the provisions of Chapter 367, Florida
Statutes (F.S.). Therefore, the effective date of the transfer of jurisdiction is May 28, 2024. This
order acknowledges that Resolution. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Section 367.171, F.S.

Decision

On May 28, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County passed and
adopted Resolution No. 2024-040, which transfers jurisdiction over the County's privately-
owned water and wastewater utilities to us. In addition, our staff has contacted the County
requesting information on each utility’s current rates, charges, and territory served. As part of its
response, the County provided a list of its 13 privately-owned water and wastewater utilities,
which is appended to this order as Attachment B. Since they are now subject to Chapter 367,
F.S., each utility must continue to collect the rates and charges for water and wastewater service
which were being collected on May 28, 2024, until changed by us.

Our staff has contacted the Florida Department of Environment Protection (DEP) to
advise it of the Resolution and to obtain a list of all privately-owned water and wastewater
facilities in Citrus County which DEP monitors for environmental compliance. The utilities

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS
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identified by the County and DEP will receive a letter from our staff advising them of the
transfer of jurisdiction and providing them with information to determine whether or not they are
exempt from our regulation, pursuant to Section 367.022, F.S.
Entities which are not exempt from our regulation will receive instruction for filing an
application for grandfather certificates. The resulting applications will be processed in individual
dockets. These applicants will also be advised of their responsibility to file an annual report for
2024, pursuant to Rule 25-30.110, Florida Administrative Code, as well as their responsibility to
remit Annual Regulatory Assessment Fees (RAFs). The applicants will also be advised of their
right to file for a pass-through of RAFs should they not be currently collecting RAFs, or if they
are collecting a lesser amount than they would be paying to the Commission.
We acknowledge Resolution No. 2024-040 by the Board of County Commissioners of
Citrus County, effective May 28, 2024. All non-exempt, privately-owned water and wastewater
utilities in Citrus County shall be directed to comply with the provisions of Chapter 367, F.S.
Based on the foregoing, it is
ORDERED by the Florida Public Service Commission that we acknowledge Resolution
No. 2024-040 by the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, effective May 28, 2024.
All non-exempt, privately-owned water and wastewater utilities in Citrus County shall be
directed to comply with the provisions of Chapter 367, F.S. It is further
ORDERED that this docket shall remain open to process letters to water and wastewater
operators and their subsequent responses. Upon our staff's verification that the final response
from a water or wastewater system operator affirming exemption status has been received, and
that no further action is necessary, this docket shall be closed administratively.

ORDl.:R 	'O. PSC-2024-0267-rOF-\VS
DOCKF.T NO. 202-W095-\\'S
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Ta llahassee. l· lorida 32399
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Copies furnished: 	,\ 	mp) of this document i~
pro, idcc.l to the parties or record m the time or
bsuancc and. ir applicable. intcrc~tcd persons.
NO l'IC'L OF FUR J'I ll ~R PROCl·. EDINCiS OR .IUDtCli'd REVIE\\ '
the f· lorida Public Sen i~c Cornmis~ion is n:quin.:d h) 	<;ection 	120.569( I). I· loriJa
Statutes. to not if:, parties or any ac.lministrati, c hr.:aring llr judicial rcvie\\ of ( ommission orders
that is mailable under Sections 120.57 or 12 0.68. l·lorida Statutes. as "ell as the procedures and
time limits that appl). 	This notice should not be construed to mean all request<, for an
admini~trati\.e hcari11g or judicial re, icw will be granted or result in the n:licl· sought.
All) party a(h crscl) afTectcd by the Cnmmission's final action i11 this matter ma) request:
I) reconsideration of the decision by filing a moLion for rcconsidc.:raLion ,, ith Lhc Office or
Commission Clerk. 2540 Shumard Oak Boule\.ard. 	rallahasscc. I· lorida 32399-0850. ,, iLhin
fifteen ( 15) days of the i::,suancc or this order in the f'onn prc~crihc.:d by Ruic :::!5-22.060, Florida
/\dministrati\C: Code: or 2) judicial re, ic,, b) the Florida Supn.:me Court in the case or an
electric. gas or telephone utilit) or the Fin,t District Court or 1\ppcal in the case of a ..,atcr and/or
,,astewa1er utilil) h: liling a notice nfappeal \\ith the.: Olfo:t.: nf Commis..,ion Clerk. and filing a
cop~ of the notice of nppcal and the filing lee ,, ith the apprnpriatc cl1urt. 	l'his filing must he
completed ,, ithin thirt) (30) days alkr the issuance or thi.., order. pur<;uant to Ruic 9.110. Florida
Rules of /\ppcllute Procedure. 	The notice or appeal mu,;t be in the form specilicJ in Rule
lJ.900(a). Florida Rule:-. or Appellatt.: Procedure.

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS

DOCKET NO. 20240095-WS Attachment A
PAGE 4 Page 1| of 3

3. i 47 ANGELA VICK
Cie eg CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

110 North Apopka Avenue

Slerk of tie County, Court itlonboner ‘aay en pre
Recorder of Deeds ina

Clerk and Accountant of the Board of County Commissioners Fax: (352) 341-6477

Custodian of County Funds CommissionRecords@citrusclerk.org
County Auditor www.citrusclerk.org
May 29, 2024

Office of Records and Reporting of the
Florida Public Service Commission
2450 Shumard Oak Blvd

Tallahassee Florida 32399-0850

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a certified copy of Resolution Number 2024-040, which was
adopted by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners at their meeting
held on May 28, 2024.

By: Amy Novinger, Deputy Clerk

Enclosure

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS
DOCKET NO. 20240095-WS Attachment A
PAGE 5 Page 2 of 3

RESOLUTION NO. 2024- O40

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING THAT CITRUS COUNTY IS
SUBJECT TO ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 367, FLORIDA
STATUTES; RE-ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 367 JURISDICTION OF THE
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER WATER AND
WASTEWATER UTILITIES WITHIN CITRUS COUNTY; RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 99-111; RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-142;
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-015; RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-052; REPEALING RULES OF THE BOARD
SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE CITRUS COUNTY WATER AND
WASTEWATER UTILITIES REGULATORY ORDINANCE.

WHEREAS, on July 27, 1999, pursuant to Section 367.171(1), Florida Statutes,
the Board adopted Resolution No. 99-111 and assumed jurisdiction over private water
and wastewater facilities located in Citrus County;

WHEREAS, on August 24, 1999, the Board adopted Citrus County Ordinance No.
99-07, entitled “Citrus County Water and Wastewater Regulatory Ordinance,”
establishing the standards for regulation of water and wastewater facilities in Citrus
County;

WHEREAS, on September 14, 1999, the Board adopted Resolution No. 99-142,
establishing Rules of the Board supplemental to the Citrus County Water and Wastewater
Regulatory Ordinance;

WHEREAS, on June 12, 2007, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-015,
amending Resolution No. 99-142 and the Rules of the Board supplemental to the Citrus
County Water and Wastewater Regulatory Ordinance;

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2008, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2008-052,
further amending the Rules of the Board supplemental to the Citrus County Water and
Wastewater Regulatory Ordinance;

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the interest of the citizens of Citrus
County would be best served if the local utilities were hereafter regulated by the Florida
Public Service Commission;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Citrus County, Florida in regular session this 1g day of May, 2024, as follows:

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS
DOCKET NO. 20240095-WS Attachment A
PAGE 6 Page 3 of 3

1. Resolution No. 99-111, removing Citrus County from the Chapter 367,
Florida Statutes, jurisdiction of the Florida Public Service Commission is
hereby rescinded.

2. Citrus County private water and wastewater utilities are hereafter subject to
the provisions of Chapter 367, Florida Statutes, and the jurisdiction of the
Florida Public Service Commission.

3. Resolutions No. 99-142, 2007-015 and 2008-052, adopting the Rules of the
Board supplemental to the Citrus County Water and Wastewater Utilities
Regulatory Ordinance are hereby rescinded and the Rules are hereby
repealed.

4, The Clerk of the Board shall, as soon as possible, notify the Florida Public
Service Commission of the adoption of this Resolution and mail a certified
copy of this Resolution to the Office of Records and Reporting of the Florida
Public Service Commission, 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
32399-0850.

5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

Con’, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER
OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

DLANGENAVICK, OLERA: HOLLY L. DAVIS, CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO FORM ORL sa
FOR RELIANCE OF COUNTY APPROVED —

Tye way 28 2024

Denisé-&. Dymond Lyn
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0267-FOF-WS DOCKET NO. 20240095-WS PAGE 7
Attachment B Page 1 of 1
CITRUS COUNTY OFFICE OF UTILITY REGULATION
BUSINESS NAME
ADDRESS
POC
PHONE #
EMAIL
Central States Water Resource (CSWR)
P.O. Box 674538 Dallas, TX 75267-4538
Aaron Silas
Phone: 314-380-8510 314-323-3174 (mobile)
asilas@cswrgroup.com
Cinnamon Ridge Utilities
6909 Beach Blvd. Hudson, Florida 34667-1995
Paula Paxton Jennifer Smith
Phone: 727-863-2560 Emergency: 352-628-6608 Fax: 727-863-36370
jensmith6909@aol.com
Citrus Waterworks
4939 Cross Bayou Boulevard New Port Richey, Florida 34652
Troy Rendell
Phone: 727-848-8292 314-323-3174 (mobile) Fax: 727-848-7701
trendell@uswatercorp.net
Dunnellon Hills Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Forest Hills Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Haggerty Point Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Indian Springs Utilities
P.O. Box 518 Crystal River, Florida 34423
Jeff Schrade
Phone: 352-795-5205 Emergency: 352-634-0726
jschrade1@tampabay.rr.com
La Prima Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Lucky Hills Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Meadow Wood Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Pinewood Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Springhorn Water System
P.O. Box 4 Inglis, Florida 34449-0004
Marshal Hash
Phone: 352-613-0103
marshall@hash.com
Tarawood Utilities, LLC
P.O. Box 1018 Floral City, Florida 34436-1018
John Thrumston
Phone: 352-302-5330 Phone: 407.970.7705
tarawoodutilities@gmail.com