For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply; words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural, the singular; words used in the present tense shall include the future tense. The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary. The word “may” is permissive. Words not defined herein shall be construed to have the meanings given by common and ordinary use as defined in the latest edition of Webster’s Dictionary.
Chilled water. Water that has been delivered from a district energy plant for the purpose of being used by customers to provide HVAC services to their development.
Chilled water distribution system. A network of insulated pipes, of various diameters, along with valves, meters and related appurtenances, designed to convey and distribute chilled water, in a looped system, to and from a district energy plant to the customer’s point of service and back to the plant.
City. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation.
Customer. Any property owner, developer, user, company, municipal corporation, political subdivision, homeowners’ association or other entity that accepts or receives chilled water service or benefits directly from services rendered by the Department.
Department. The City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department.
Development. All projects both commercial and residential wishing to connect to the utility’s district energy plant.
Director. The Director of the City Utilities Department or the Director’s duly authorized representative.
District energy plant. A facility operated by the Department for providing chilled water for the use of their customers.
Person. Includes individuals, firms, associations, joint ventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, corporations, and all other groups or combinations.
Point of service. The outlet side of the Department’s chilled water meter system or other point identified on construction plans, which ends the Department’s ownership, operation and maintenance responsibility.
Property owner. One in whom the legal title to real estate is vested, as recorded in the public records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Service. The readiness and ability on the part of the Department to furnish chilled water to the property.
Service initiation. The date a chilled water contract comes into effect.
(Ord. No. 19-028, § 2, 9-5-19)
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