Resolution No. 2025-28 Revising Stormwater Utility Fee - April 8, 2025CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-49 WHICH
REVISED THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR
EACH EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 97-18, the Stormwater Utility System Ordinance,
adopted by the City Commission on August 5, 1997, places upon the City Commission
the responsibility to establish and revise the rate of the fee to be charged for each
Equivalent Residential Unit, as the City's Stormwater Utility Fee; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-85 establishing rates
effective October 1, 1998 and revised these rates by adopting Resolution 2016-49, which
took effect on October 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide additional funding to make future
storm water- related capital improvements as outlined in the City Manager's Memorandum
attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the current Equivalent Residential Unit rate of $3.50 per month
(unchanged since 2016) is insufficient to fund these critical storm water- related capital
improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held a public hearing hereon and finds this
rate increase is in the best interest and welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Section 1 of Resolution No. 2016-49 is hereby amended to
provide that the rate to be charged for the Stormwater Utility Fee for each Equivalent
Residential Unit ("ERU") shall be $6.175 per month.
Section 2. That ERUs are assigned and calculated for Single Family Dwelling
Units, Multi -Family Dwelling Units and Non -Residential Developed Property pursuant to
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2025-28
Sections 4 and 5 of the Stormwater Utility Ordinance, in accordance with the rate
established in Section 1 of this Resolution.
Section 3. That the foregoing Stormwater Utility Fee rates shall become
effective on and be applied to all bills for Stormwater Management issued after October
1, 2025.
Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Kruss, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain Yes
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman Yes
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky Yes
Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2025.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2025-28
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ES
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Stormwater Utility Fund Rate Recommendation of 1 ERU = $6.175
A stormwater utility fund operates on a fee structure rather than taxes. Property owners
are charged fees based on specific criteria: 1 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) per
residential dwelling and 1 ERU for every 1,548 square feet of impervious area for non-
residential properties. This distinguishes it from property taxes, which are tied to property
value. The fee system ensures that the financial contribution aligns more closely with the
property's impact on stormwater runoff, creating a more equitable funding mechanism for
stormwater management efforts.
To properly evaluate the effectiveness of a stormwater utility fund, it is essential to
accurately record all related expenditures and revenues within the fund. This ensures a
clear understanding of the fund's financial status, helps pinpoint inefficiencies, and
informs decisions about future improvements. Expenditures includes items such as
infrastructure maintenance, equipment, personnel costs, and regulatory compliance.
Fund Performance and Five -Year Projection
Table 1 below provides a summary of the fund's five-year projection and its performance
from FY26 through FY30, based on the current fee schedule of 1 ERU = $3.50. Key
expenditure categories include:
1- Professional Services: This category covers consulting services for National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, Community Rating
System (CRS) compliance and upkeep, and stormwater-related engineering.
2- Street Maintenance/Drainage: This includes services required to clean 100% of
the city -owned drainage infrastructure, such as catch basins, manholes, pipes,
outfalls, drainage wells, as well as street sweeping.
3- Landscape/Vegetation Maintenance: This encompasses maintenance of the city's
rights -of -way and vegetated swales.
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4- Salary Share: This accounts for the proportion of salaries allocated to personnel
involved in work related to the stormwater system.
5- NE 191 st Street System Stormwater Project: This expenditure line item pertains to
the construction of the NE 191 st Street System, including stormwater infrastructure
and right-of-way improvements.
6- NE 185th Street Outfall Repair Project: This expenditure line item covers the
reconstruction of the collapsed outfall at NE 185th Street.
7- Emergency Repair Reserve: This expenditure line item establishes a reserve fund
to address unexpected projects requiring urgent repairs.
Table 1- Five -Year Projection, 1 ERU= $3.50
.Total
Stormwater Utility Fees @95% Collection
$ 1,385,448
$ 1,427,011
$ 1,469,821
$ 1,513,916
$ 1,559,334
$ 7,355,530
Interest
20,000
20,600
21,218
21,855
22,510
106,183
Revenue Total
$ 1,405,448
$ 1,447,611
$ 1,491,039
$ 1,535,771
$ 1,581,844
$ 7,461,713
. .
Professional Services
150,000
154,500
159,135
163,909
168,826
796,370
LandscapeNegetation Maintenance
385,000
396,550
408,447
420,700
433,321
2,044,017
Street Maintenance/Drainage
550,000
566,500
583,495
601,000
619,030
2,920,025
Subscriptions & Memberships
1,500
1,545
1,591
1,639
1,688
7,964
Conferences & Seminars
3,500
3,605
3,713
3,825
3,939
18,582
Training
3,000
3,090
3,183
3,278
3,377
15,927
Salary Share -Public Works
298,000
306,940
316,148
325,633
335,402
1,582,122
SalaryShare- Administration
20,000
20,600
21,218
21,855
22,510
106,183
Operating Cost Total
$ 1,411,000
$ 1,453,330
$ 1,496,930
$ 1,541,838
$ 1,588,093
$ 7,491,191
NE 191 st Street System Stormwater Project
2,500,000
4,000,000
6,500,000
NE 185th Street Outfall Repair Project
300,000
300,000
Emergency Repair Reserve
300,000
309,000
318,270
327,818
337,653
1,592,741
Capital Cost Total
$ 3,100,000
$ 4,309,000
$ 318,270
$ 327,818
$ 337,653
$ 8,392,741
Expenditure Total
$ 4,511,000
$ 5,762,330
$ 1,815,200
$ 1,869,656
$ 1,925,746
$ 15,883,931
Change in Fund Balance
$ (3,105,552) $ (4,314,719) $ (324,160) $ (333,885) $ (343,902) $
(8,422,219)
Beginning Fund Balance
3,014,937
(90,615)
(4,405,334)
(4,729,495)
(5,063,380)
3,014,937
Ending Fund Balance
(90,615)
(4,405,334)
(4,729,495)
(5,063,380)
(5,407,282)
(5,407,282)
As illustrated in Table 1, maintaining the current ERU rate of $3.50 will result in a projected
deficit of $5,407,282 for the stormwater fund at the end of the five-year period.
The staff recommends increasing the ERU rate to $6.12
city to ensure the existing system operates at 100% o
funding for major capital projects, and establish a robust
and future capital initiatives. A five-year projection with 1
in Table 2 below.
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5
. This adjustment will allow the
f its intended capacity, secure
reserve for emergency repairs
ERU set at $6.125 is presented
Table 2 - Five -Year Projection, 1 ERU= $6.175
Revenue -1
.
mFY2027
FY2028
m FY2029
FY2030
Total
Stormwater Utility Fees @95% Collection
$ 2,424,533
$ 2,497,269
$ 2,572,188
$ 2,649,353
$ 2,728,834
$ 12,872,177
Interest
20,000
20,600
21,218
21,855
22,510
106,183
Revenue Total
$ 2,444,533
$ 2,517,869
$ 2,593,406
$ 2,671,208
$ 2,751,344
$ 12,978,360
Expenditures
Professional Services
150,000
154,500
159,135
163,909
168,826
796,370
LandscapeNegetation Maintenance
385,000
396,550
408,447
420,700
433,321
2,044,017
Street Maintenance/Drainage
550,000
566,500
583,495
601,000
619,030
2,920,025
Subscriptions & Memberships
1,500
1,545
1,591
1,639
1,688
7,964
Conferences & Seminars
3,500
3,605
3,713
3,825
3,939
18,582
Training
3,000
3,090
3,183
3,278
3,377
15,927
Salary Share -Public Works
298,000
306,940
316,148
325,633
335,402
1,582,122
SalaryShare- Administration
20,000
20,600
21,218
21,855
22,510
106,183
Operating Cost Total
$ 1,411,000
$ 1,453,330
0,496,930
0,541,838
$ 1,588,093
$ 7,491,191
NE 191 st Street System Stormwater Project
2,500,000
4,000,000
6,500,000
NE 185th Street Outfall Repair Project
300,000
300,000
Emergency Repair Reserve
300,000
309,000
318,270
327,818
337,653
1,592,741
Capital Cost Total
$ 3,100,000
$ 4,309,000
$ 318,270
$ 327,818
$ 337,653
$ 8,392,741
Expenditure Total
$ 4,511,000
$ 5,762,330
$ 1,815,200
$ 1,869,656
$ 1,925,746
$ 15,883,931
Change in Fund Balance_"qff-$
(2,066,467) $ (3,244,461) $ 778,206
$ 801,552
$ 825,598
$ (2,905,571)
Beginning Fund Balance
3,014,937
948,470
(2,295,990)
(1,517,784)
(716,233)
3,014,937
Ending Fund Balance
948,470
(2,295,990)
(1,517,784)
(716,233)
109,366
109,366
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