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R26-088 RESOLUTION NO. R26-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON 2 BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL 3 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD 2026/2027 4 WASTEWATER AND RECLAIM O&M AND CIP BUDGETS;AND FOR ALL 5 OTHER PURPOSES. 6 7 WHEREAS,the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 8 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, approved and established a Wastewater User Rate at 1.25/1,000 Gal 9 (O&M Rate of $1.17/1,000 Gal and R&R Reserves Rate of $0.08/1,000 Gal) to Delray Beach and 10 Boynton Beach for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and fund debt service based on ownership; and 11 WHEREAS,the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 12 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, approved and established a Reclaim User Rate at $0.25/1,000 Gal to 13 consumers Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and South Central Regional for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; 14 and 15 WHEREAS,the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 16 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, approved the Capital Improvement Plan; and 17 WHEREAS,the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 18 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, accepted the 2026/2027 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M budgets; and 19 WHEREAS, the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board 20 requires ratification by the City of Boynton Beach; and 21 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the 22 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to ratify the South Central Regional Wastewater 23 Treatment and Disposal Board Action of April 25, 2026. 24 25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON 26 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 27 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 28 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption. 29 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby 30 ratify the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board annual budget for 31 Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as further detailed in Exhibit A. RESOLUTION NO. R26-088 32 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby 33 authorizes the Mayor to execute any ancillary documents as may be necessary to accomplish the 34 purpose of this Resolution. 35 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law. 36 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] 37 RESOLUTION NO. R26-088 38 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2026. 39 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 40 YES NO 41 Mayor— Rebecca Shelton 42 43 Vice-Mayor—Thomas Turkin 44 45 Commissioner—Angela Cruz 46 47 Commissioner— Mack McCray 48 49 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley 50 51 VOTE 52 ATTEST: 53 Atzliy,j(dis--- 55 ammy Stani•ne, CMC ReLecca Shelton 56 Interim City Clerk Mayor 57 58 APPROVED AS TO FORM: 59 (Corporate Seal) 60 61 --(10 N TON`‘, �� OL 62 ; � ..pO..gTE,.•��'�,� Shawna G. Lamb 63i :• EAL:IS ' City Attorney i � S i ;INCORPORATED: 441 \ 1920 r s • %`\. FLOR..oP_: RATIFICATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD ACTION OF APRIL 25, 2026 WHEREAS, the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, did give AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH WASTEWATER USER RATE AT 1.25/1,000 GAL (O&M RATE OF $1.17/1.000 GAL AND R&R RESERVES RATE OF $0.08/1.000 GAL) TO DELRAY BEACH AND BOYNTON BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027;AND FUND DEBT SERVICE BASED ON OWNERSHIP. WHEREAS the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, did give AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH RECLAIM USER RATE AT $0.25/1,000 GAL TO CONSUMERS DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH AND SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027. WHEREAS the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, did give AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. WHEREAS the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board on April 25, 2026, by a vote of 5-0, ACCEPTED THE 2026/2027 WASTEWATER AND RECLAIM BUDGETS. WHEREAS, said Board action requires ratification by the City of Delray Beach and the City of Boynton Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Boynton Beach hereby ratifies said Board action independently. The above action is hereby ratified in open session b .- k of Boynton Beach this ancI day of SvnL , 2026, by a 5'v vote. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH \PZ By: `l TON e Mayor/City Manager o��.voRA•rF•; \ AO I Attest: /`l !//Li � .1 ,, U INCOR�RPj� , i `City Clerk192 ••••• ••; FLOR\v-' Approved as to form: City Attorney South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board 51EWATER 77tti i P TSF g114iw ��� '9�i o A1010 % i Approved Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Approved Budget - Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Introduction Brief Explanation of Funds ii Budget Summary 1 Wastewater Fund 2 Reclaimed Water Fund 3 Repairs & Replacement Fund 4 Capital Projects Fund 5 Organizational Chart 6 4.1 4 ' Salary Ranges 7 0 TP R 4 J � • ,C3 ''.. Introduction The South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board (the "Board") was established by an interlocal agreement as a joint venture between the Cities of Boynton Beach, Florida and Delray Beach, Florida (the "Cities") on December 26, 1974. The Board was established as an Independent Special District pursuant to Section 163.01 of the Florida Statutes and the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. The agreement created a legal entity which provides wastewater treatment and disposal services to the South Central region of Palm Beach County without regard to political or governmental boundaries. The Board is governed by a body composed of the Commission members from each City. The Board has the authority to accept and disburse funds, transact business, and enter into contracts for budgeted items. In addition, the Board has the authority, subject to approval by a majority vote of each City Commission before becoming effective, to adopt an annual budget, establish rates and charges for operations, maintenance, expansions and construction, and authorize the return of any excess funds or levy additional charges for deficits of the Board to the respective cities. This budget outlines the financial plan for the Board. The primary purpose of this budget is to establish an effective framework for income and spending. It covers the period from October 11 2026, to September 30, 2027, and encompasses all key areas of expenditure, including personnel, operating costs, capital outlay, and debt service. We are projecting revenues of $12,368,881 and total expenditures of $13,564,020. To balance the budget, we applied prior year excess funds in the amount of $393,570 as well as $801,569 of unassigned reserved fund balance. This budget reflects our commitment to processing the cities' wastewater in an efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. The following sections provide a more detailed breakdown of each budget category and the rationale behind our spending decisions. i Brief Explanation of Funds Wastewater Fund (001) This fund is the primary operating fund of the Board. It is used to account for all financial resources, including Debt Service. Revenue is derived primarily from charges billed to each City (Boynton Beach and Delray Beach), based on each City's flow for the month. At the end of the fiscal year any excess or deficiency of program revenue over operational expenses is calculated. The excess or deficiency is shared proportionately based on each City's annual flow. Based on an average flow of 17.53 million gallons daily (MGD), the approved rate per thousand gallons is $1.17. Reclaimed Water Fund (002) The Reclaimed Water Fund is the secondary operating fund of the Board. It is used to account for a portion of financial resources, mainly composed of 25% of base salaries. Like Fund 001, revenue is derived from charges billed to each City based on flows for the month. Additionally, the Wastewater Fund provides revenue on a monthly basis in the form of an operating transfer based on flows for irrigation and injection wells #1 and #2. The approved rate per thousand gallons is $0.25. Unassigned Reserves: $ 2,407,809 Repair & Replacement Fund (101) This fund accounts for the financial resources to be used for the repair and replacement of equipment and major infrastructure. Revenue is derived from charges billed to each City based on each City's flow for the month. The approved rate per thousand gallons is $0.08. Restricted Reserves: $1,064,797 Capital Projects Fund (301) This fund accounts for the financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of assets for specific projects. The cost is shared evenly, 50/50, by each city as per the Interlocal Agreement. Restricted Reserves: $1,442,016 Total Reserves as of 10/01/25: $4,914,622 ii South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Approved Budget - Summary Fiscal Year 2026/2027 FUNDS RECLAIMED REPAIR& CAPITAL DESCRIPTION WASTEWATER WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECTS ALL FUNDS Shared Revenues: Boynton Beach $600,000 $0 $0 $688,279 $1,288,279 Delray Beach $600,000 $0 $0 $688,279 $1,288,279 Commodity/Service Charges $7,500,000 $705,640 $513,789 $0 $8,719,429 Land Lease $92,000 $0 $0 $0 $92,000 Other Income $24,384 $0 $36,211 $0 $60,595 Operating Transfers In $0 $920,300 $0 $0 $920,300 TOTAL REVENUES $8,816,384 $1,625,940 $550,000 $1,376,558 $12,368,881 Fund Balance - Use of Reserves $801,569 $0 $0 $0 $801,569 TOTAL REVENUES& USE OF FUND BALANCE $9,617,953 $1,625,940 $550,000 $1,376,558 $13,170,450 EXPENDITURES Personnel $2,305,855 $429,600 $0 $0 $2,735,455 Operating Costs $5,563,422 $1,196,340 $0 $0 $6,759,762 Capital Improvements/Repairs & Replacement $0 $0 $550,000 $1,376,558 $1,926,558 Debt Service $1,221,946 $0 $0 $0 $1,221,946 Operating Transfers Out $920,300 $0 $0 $0 $920,300 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $10,011,523 $1,625,940 $550,000 $1,376,558 $13,564,020 Excess Revenue (FY2025) ($393,570) $0 $0 $0 ($393,570) TOTAL EXPENDITURES LESS EXCESS REVENUES $9,617,953 $1,625,940 $550,000 $1,376,558 $13,170,450 Approved Service Rates per 1,000 gal $1.17 $0.25 $0.08 n/a Approved Budget FY2026 $9,695,525 $1,532,472 $550,000 $1,200,000 $12,977,997 $ change $315,998 $93,468 $0 $176,558 $586,024 %change 3.26% 6.10% 0.00% 14.71% 4.52% i South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Approved Wastewater Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Summary FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 variance Actual Budget Approved dollar % Revenues Shared Revenues $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 so 0.0% Service Charges $7,216,451 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 so 0.0% Interest Earnings $27,776 $27,062 $24,384 ($2,678) -10% Lease - Cell Tower $91,984 $95,000 $92,000 ($3,000) -3.2% Retirement Plan Forfeitures $15,543 $0 $0 $0 0.0% Miscellaneous Revenue $7,482 $0 $0 so 0.0% Total Revenues $8,559,236 $8,822,062 $8,816,384 ($5,678) -0.1% Expenditures(by department) Administration $1,122,168 $1,230,545 $1,252,133 $21,588 1.8% Laboratory $257,504 $270,990 $292,998 $22,008 8.1% Maintenance $1,166,655 $927,814 $900,356 ($27,457) -3.0% Operations $4,392,623 $5,205,181 $5,423,790 $218,609 4.2% Debt Service $1,225,716 $1,221,745 $1,221,946 $201 0.0% Operating Transfer - Reclaimed $600,387 $839,250 $920,300 $81,050 9.7% Total Expenditures $8,765,053 $9,695,525 $10,011,523 $315,998 3.26% Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) ($205,816) ($873,463) ($1,195,139) Other Funding Sources or Uses Excess Revenue $0 $0 $393,570 *Unassigned Fund Balance $205,816 $873,463 $801,569 Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) $0 $0 $0 2 South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Approved Reclaimed Water Budget Fiscal Year 2027 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 variance Actual Approved Approved dollar % Revenues Service Charges $730,037 $693,222 $705,640 $12,418 2% Operating Transfer - Wastewater $600,387 $839,250 $920,300 $81,050 10% Total Revenues $1,330,423 $1,532,472 $1,625,940 $93,468 6% Expenditures (by department) Administration $73,843 $80,227 $82,239 $2,012 3% Laboratory $52,015 $54,485 $56,353 $1,869 3% Maintenance $120,182 $179,116 $164,872 ($14,244) -8% Operations $943,717 $1,218,645 $1,322,475 $103,830 9% Total Expenditures $1,189,758 $1,532,472 $1,625,940 $93,468 6% Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) $140,666 $0 $0 1 South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Approved Repair & Replacement Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Actual Approved Approved FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 variance Revenues Service Charges - Boynton $245,221 $272,739 $284,331 4% $11,591 Service Charges - Delray $197,894 $205,751 $229,458 12% $23,707 Interest Earnings $41,446 $71,510 $36,211 -49% ($35,299) Total Revenues $484,561 $550,000 $550,000 0% $0 Expenditures Improvements Building & Grounds $112,458 $50,000 $50,000 0% $0 Reclaim Equipment $157,513 $150,000 $150,000 0% $0 Wastewater Equipment $294,741 $350,000 $350,000 0% $0 Total Expenditures $564,712 $550,000 $550,000 0% SO Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) ($80,151) $0 $0 a South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Approved Capital Project Budget Fiscal Year 2027 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 Actual Approved Approved Revenues Shared Contributions: Boynton Beach $750,000 $600,000 $688,279 Delray Beach $750,000 $600,000 $688,279 Interest Earnings $0 $0 $0 Operating Transfer In - R&R Fund $0 $0 $0 Total Revenues $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $1,376,558 Expenditures Gravity Belt Thickener $881,800 $0 $1,200,000 Clarifiers #1, #2 and #3 $0 $621,062 $0 Solid Waste Authority Upgrades $0 $578,938 $176,558 Deep Injection Well #2 $508,689 $0 $0 Deep Injection Well #2 - Pipeline $2,680 $0 $0 Centrifuge #4 $20,000 $0 $0 Anaerobic Digestion $31,964 $0 $0 FPL Non-Dedicated Line $2,176 $0 $0 Total Expenditures $1,447,309 $1,200,000 $1,376,558 Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) $52,691 $0 $0 Other Funding Sources Tfr of Excess $0 $0 $0 Restricted Fund Balance ($52,691) $0 $0 Excess Revenues/(Expenditures) $0 $0 $0 c South Central Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board (Delray Beach (5)/Boynton Beach (5) I I I I 1 * Committee *Independent *Attorney Engineer Director Member (2) j Auditor Executive Purchasing Assistant Agent (PT) Lab QC Chief of Chief of *Finance *Info Tech Coordinator Maintenance Operations Administrator Administrator Lab j Shift Lead Electrician Technician Operator (4) Lead Operator (7) Mechanic Mechanic (4) Management 1.0 Administration 1.5 • Laboratory 2.0 Maintenance 7.0 Operations 12.0 Subtotal 23,5 Committee 2.0 Contractual(*) 5.0 Total 30.5 R Salary Ranges Fiscal Year 2027 2025 PEPIE* Salary Survey FY2027 Positions Minimum Midpoint Maximum Approved 1 Director $125,123 $165,138 $204,886 $171,558 v 1 Executive Assistant $55,790 $71,674 $87,557 $71,888 0.5 Purchasing Agent (Part-time) $36,802 $48,747 $60,538 $44,709 1 Lab QC Coordinator $68,157 $87,387 $106,617 $90,440 a J 1 Lab Technician $68,157 $87,387 $106,617 $73,612 1 Chief of Maintenance $64,446 $82,766 $101,086 $80,262 a 1 Electrician $56,413 $70,929 $85,446 $71,585 1 Lead Mechanic $46,277 $58,852 $71,427 $58,221 4 Mechanic $46,277 $58,852 $71,427 $221,421 1 Chief of Operations $76,490 $98,709 $120,928 $95,790 0 4 Shift Lead Operator/A Class $58,309 $73,864 $89,419 $296,104 a, a O 7 Operator: B & C Class $50,210 $63,876 $77,541 $442,234 $1,717,824 *Public Employee Personnel Information Exchange Florida Public Human Resources Association https://www.fphra.org/