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Public Works Department Utility Rates/Fees
(Effective as of September 1, 2007) Click here to download Utility Rate Sheet
Service Deposit Meter Size Deposit Amount*
Single Family Residence $150.00
Multi-Family per Unit $150.00
Account Activation $20.00
Solid Waste 1st month
(due at activation)
$24.66
Commercial/Other 10% of applicable impact fee
*The deposit is held without interest and refunded to the customer as a credit against service; once a 12-month service period has been completed and the account has not been past due more than one time during the 12-month period.
 
Water Service
Residential (5/8 inch meter):
Single family residences, duplexes, multi-unit apartments, condominiums, trailer parks, motels and hotels: monthly service charge $10.30 a month per unit. Usage charge for 1,000 gallons potable plus irrigation through the same meter.
1,000 gallons 12,000 gallons $3.22
12,001 gallons 24,000 gallons $4.40
more than 24,000 gallons $5.61
 
Commercial, Industrial & other Irrigation:
Monthly unit service charge $10.30 a month per each 6,000 gallons in usage. Minimum monthly gallonage charge is $3.22 per 1,000 gallons with rate increase up to $5.61 per 1,000 gallons depending on meter size and volume of water used.
 
Wastewater Service
157% of Gross Monthly Water Bill
 
Reclaimed Water Service Connection Charge
    <2" meter $275.00
  >2" meter Actual Cost
Monthly Service Charge           
$10.30
Rates per Month per 1,000 Gallons
1,000 15,000 $0.85
15,001 100,000 $0.53
more than 100,000 $0.33
 
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection
  Each Single family dwelling shall be supplied one (1) container by the City for the solid waste collection and two (2) containers for recycling. Charges per month are for two (2) collections per week for solid waste and one (1) collection per week for recyclables.
 
Curbside   Back Door
$24.66   $86.15
     
For rates on additional carts and commercial accounts call Customer Service at (941) 954-4196 or Solid Waste Management at (941) 365-7651.

 

New Connection Installation Charges and Impact Fees

A permit to connect to the City's water distribution system shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of the permit. Impact fees represent the cost of providing a metered connection to the system and are in addition to established monthly charges for service.

All payments must be made in advance.

A fire hydrant mounted construction meter requires a $750.00 refundable deposit.

For fire line cost, you will need to make an application. There will be no impact fees charged, but there may be inspection fees.

For an irrigation meter there will be no impact fees, but there will be installation fees.

 

 

   
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