March 12, 1993CON 24 -06
March 12, 1993
South Florida Water Management District
3301 Gun Club Road P.O. Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -4680 (407) 686.8800 FL WATS 1.800- 432 -2045
Ms. Suzanne Harper
ViroGroup, Inc. Missimer Division
600 Sandtree Drive, Suite 101
Lake Park, FL 33403
Dear Ms. Harper:
Subject: Application #921204 -10
Okeechobee Beach Water Association, Inc.
Okeechobee and Glades Counties
On February 12, 1993, a response to the request for additional information for
the above application was received by the District. A review of the response
indicates that additional information will be required in order to complete the
evaluation, pursuant to Rule 40E- 1.603, Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
Please answer the unresolved question.
Currently, District records indicate an overlap between the City of Okeechobee's
permitted service area and Okeechobee Beach Water Association's requested service
area. As discussed in the meeting at the District on March 1, 1993, the Public
Service Commission (PSC) does not regulate utilities in Okeechobee County. A
representative from PSC indicates Okeechobee County has jurisdiction to certify
private water public utilities. Also discussed in the meeting was submittal of
a copy of a local government franchise, as documentation of service area.
Another alternative, to resolve any potential dispute would be to get
confirmation from the City of Okeechobee that there is no conflicting service
territory.
1. As required in Permit Information Manual, Volume III, Basis of Review (BOR)
section 3.1.1, Control Over Activities Applicants must have legal control over
the activities for which they desire a permit. More specifically, the following
section will need to be addressed:
3.1.1.1.5 Conflicting Service Territories Conflicting service area
claims between applicants, or between applicant and an unregulated water
service area, must be resolved by the involved parties.
The "Agreement" for bulk sale of water between the City of Okeechobee and the
Okeechobee Beach Water Association expires in October, 1994. Please provide
documentation of legal control for the requested service area.
Governing Board:
\Ilan Milledt;e, Chairman :Miami
Valerie Boyd. Vice Chairman Naples
hen Adams West Palm Beach
'lames 1.. Nall Fort Lauderdale
Annie Bet. ncourt ,Miami
Franklin B. Mann F. +rt \hrn
Leah G. Schad West Palm Beach
Frank Williamsun..lr. Okeechobee
Eugene K. Pettis Fart Lauderdale
Tilford C. Creel. Executive Director
Thomas I'.. MacVicar. Deputy Executive Director
Application #921204 -10
Okeechobee Beach Water Assoc., Inc.
March 12, 1993
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In accordance with Rule 40E- 1.603(5), FAC, a response is required within 30 days
of receipt of the letter requesting additional information or the application may
be processed for denial if not withdrawn by the applicant. Should you have any
questions regarding this application, please call Tom Colios at 800 432 -2045
ext.6944, or 407 687 -6944. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Thomas Colios
Sr. Scientific Technician
Water Use Division
Regulation Department
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Enclosures
c: Utilities Director, City of Okeechobee
William D. Reese, P.E.
John J. Drago, City Administrator
Burton C. Conner, P.A.