Town Times Newsletter April-June 2018 Issue | Page 2

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Jupiter’s Water Rates Remain Among the Lowest in the Region
Even though Jupiter Utilities now uses the most advanced water treatment technologies to process up to 30 million
gallons of water per day, its rates are 22 percent lower than the average paid in the region spanning from St. Lucie
County to Palm Beach County.
A typical customer in Jupiter uses about 10,000 gallons per month. The table below illustrates a typical residential
utility bill for a ¾” water meter. A typical bill also contains charges for garbage, recycling, yard waste collection and
stormwater fees.
A rate of $1.27 per 1000 gallons of water for Jupiter residents and businesses means a cost of $0.00127 per gallon, or
about $0.000159 per a typical 16-ounce bottle of water. At your local supermarket, that 16-ounce bottle would cost
about $1.50.
In the last 30 years, Jupiter Utilities has won over 50
awards for outstanding service and quality.
Jupiter customers should be proud of their utility’s award
winning reliability and exceptional quality water.
If you have any questions regarding water quality and
services, or would like to tour the water plant, please
contact customer service at 561-741-2300 or the water
plant laboratory staff at 561-741-2606.
The Town of Jupiter is considering upgrades to its
municipal complex at the corner of Military Trail and
Indiantown Road. These improvements seek to upgrade
aging infrastructure, provide necessary hardened
facilities, and off er amenities desired by the growing
Jupiter Community. Future funding would need to be identified for the athletic
facilities included in the overall plan. This funding could
come from community organizations, voter-approved
debt or tax dollars. At this point in the process, all cost
estimates are very conceptual and intended for budget
planning purposes. Final plans have not been developed.
Several community needs were identified that drove the
master planning process: So what are the next steps in the process? First, Town
Council will need to award a design contract to a firm
that can plan the campus plan, phasing of construction
and cost estimates in more detail. A request for proposals
(RFP) was distributed earlier this year, and various firms
submitted proposals for consideration. There will be
an item on the agenda at the April 17 regular Town
Council meeting to consider awarding an architectural
and engineering design services contract to one of the
responding firms.
• Existing building upgrades could cost as much or more
than constructing new facilities, and would necessitate
interruptions in services as facilities were renovated.
In advance of the April 17 meeting, a public open house
will be held on April 11 or 12 at 5 pm to allow residents
and businesses to se e the conceptual plans, learn about
the work that’s been done to-date, and ask questions. For
more information on the project and upcoming meetings,
visit www.jupiter.fl.us/municipalcomplex.
W Indiantown Rd
• Traff ic patterns along Daniels Way and into and
out of the municipal complex can be improved to
provide safer access to public buildings, adjacent
neighborhoods and the high school.
In order to fund the initiative, the Town is considering
the use of financing and penny sales tax revenue so
that no new tax dollars need to be raised for the eff ort.
Depending on the phasing of the project, the municipal
complex is estimated to cost between $44 and $53 million.
• Indoor athletic facilities are over capacity, not allowing
for growth in indoor recreation activities such as
basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, and other fitness
programs. Additional gym and recreation space is
needed to meet the community’s needs.
• The current Town Hall and police buildings were
built in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, and don’t
allow for adequate space and equipment to serve
the community’s growth and needs. In addition, ADA
requirements have changed, and accessibility is a
requirement and a priority.
Monthly Rate
$24.47
$30.16
$36.05
$36.14
$36.71
$37.82
$38.02
$38.61
$38.95
$43.09
$43.94
$47.48
$47.58
$48.84
$49.08
$59.42
$62.34
$65.49
$66.25
$71.30
$46.61
-22.5%
Strategic Planning &
Budgeting Process
This spring and summer, the Town Council will hold
a series of public workshops and meetings on the
Town’s strategic plan and budget process. In April,
the Council will review its strategic plan, making
necessary updates to the vision, strategic results,
and strategic initiatives. They will review the citizen
survey, feedback they’ve received from residents,
current economic and environmental conditions, and
other inputs in order to adjust the direction of the
Town’s strategies.
The strategic initiatives will then be prioritized so
that Town staff has clear direction on which projects
and eff orts they should incorporate into the annual
budget, capital spending plan, and resourcing plan.
Next, staff will get to work on developing action plans
to implement the strategic initiatives. This will ensure
that the resources of the Town are focused on the
areas that are most important to the Town Council
and representative of the feedback they have received
from residents and businesses.
The annual operating budget and 5-year Community
Investment Program (CIP) are approved in September
in two public hearings, and covers the following
fiscal year, which begins on October 1 and ends
September 30. Dates for the workshops leading up to
those meetings are listed below. Also, meetings and
workshops are broadcast live from the Town’s website
at www.jupiter.fl.us/LIVE.
Strategic Plan & Budget
Workshop Meeting Dates
April 9, 2018 • 6:30 pm
Jupiter Community Center
STRATEGIC PRIORITY ROUNDTABLE
April 17, 2018 • 7:00 pm
During the regular Town Council Meeting
Town Hall
Wendy's
In 2017, the Town purchased the parcel of
land located at the corner of Daniels Way and
Indiantown Road. The purchase of this property allows the Town to use it for a realignment of the roadway
that would potentially align Daniels Way with Philadelphia Drive, so that a traff ic signal could be installed.
Realigning the roadway would also prevent some of the problematic u-turns that occur when drivers are
attempting to head westbound on Indiantown Road aft er exiting Daniels Way.
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Rank
Utility
1
Delray Beach
2
Boynton Beach
3
Boca Raton
4
Jupiter
5
Lantana
6
Highland Beach
7
South Martin Regional
8
Palm Beach County Utilities
9
Martin County Utilities
10
Seacoast Utility Authority
11
Wellington
12
Tequesta
13
Riviera Beach
14
Stuart
15
Ft. Pierce Utility Authority
16
West Palm Beach
17
Port St. Lucie
18
Lake Worth
19
Manalapan
20
St. Lucie County
Average Rate of Other Utilities
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
Daniels Way Improvements
If you’ve ever been on Indiantown Road near
the Wendy’s restaurant at around 7:15 am
or 2:30 pm on a school day, then you know
that Daniels Way is a major thoroughfare
for Jupiter High School students. Traff ic
backups and pedestrian crossings are a
common occurrence at the intersection, and
improvements are needed to better manage
the traff ic. As part of the planning for the
Municipal Complex Master Plan project, the
Town is planning a project to redesign Daniels
Way to enhance safety and better manage
traff ic in the area.
Regional Water Rate Comparison - All Major Utilities
10,000 Gallons Used – February 2018
Jupiter Rate vs. Average Rate of Other Utilities
Proposed Municipal Complex Master Plan
• Aging facilities and infrastructure make it necessary
for Town personnel to relocate to various, potentially
unsafe buildings in the event of a natural disaster. And,
in today’s world, buildings designed for security and
safety are a necessary precaution.
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Jupiter Town Times | www.jupiter.fl.us | 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 | 561.746.5134
OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP
June 14, 2018 • 6:30 pm
Jupiter Community Center
OPERATING BUDGET & COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP
August 2, 2018 • 6:30 pm
Jupiter Community Center
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARINGS
September 6 & 20, 2018 • 7:00 pm
Jupiter Community Center
Meeting dates subject to change.
Check www.jupiter.fl.us/agendas for updates
and agenda backup materials.