Board seeks updated affordability figures before Ackerman MSBU public outreach
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to update the affordability index and model longer assessment terms so annual payments stay near the originally promised $5.75; commissioners suggested multiple community input meetings after a second workshop.
Commissioners pressed staff for an updated affordability analysis before the county goes to the public. Commissioner Doherty cited the consultant's earlier Total Utility Bill Affordability Index figure and urged caution in applying national formulas to Charlotte County's post‑disaster economic context.
"Total Utility Bill Affordability Index, 4.5%. SEWRA was 2.5% of the 4.5%." Commissioner Doherty quoted the Jones Edmonds slides from Jan. 7, 2025 and told staff he was concerned the consultant's $846/year septic‑to‑sewer affordability figure did not reflect local post‑hurricane household conditions.
Several commissioners said preserving the $5.75 annual assessment promise matters politically and practically; they asked staff to model 20/30/35/40‑year terms and stepped or phased increases as alternatives. Staff agreed to return with updated affordability numbers and scenarios ahead of further board workshops and planned public meetings.
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