Subject:
Title
Permission to Advertise, RE: Public Hearing to amend the Utility Services Rate Resolution encompassing South Beaches, Merritt Island, North Brevard, Port St. John, and the South Central Mainland Service Area.
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Fiscal Impact:
The estimated maximum fiscal impact of the adjustments made to the water and sewer connection fees are $4.8M per year.
The proposed adjustments to the service fees are projected to increase $15,000 per year.
Dept/Office:
Utility Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
In accordance with Section 258-33(c) staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners grant permission to staff to advertise a Public Hearing at which the board will consider amendments to the Utility Service Rates Resolution and its Exhibits. In addition, staff is seeking direction relating to the implementation of the rates.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Section 258-33(c) stipulated stipulates that, "No rates, fees or charges shall be fixed under the foregoing provisions of this section until after a public hearing at which all the users of the proposed water system or sewer system or combined water and sewer system, or owners, tenants, or occupants served or to be served thereby and all others interested shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates, fees and charges." Furthermore, the section provides that the notice of the public hearing proposing to amend the rates, fees, and charges shall be given at least 20 days before the hearing. The public hearing will be scheduled for a future Board meeting. If the rate resolutions are approved, the revised rates will be implemented by October 2026.
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