In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around a property owner’s ongoing water service violation and the implications of local water regulations. The meeting featured testimony from representatives of the Charlotte Harbor Water Association and the affected homeowner, Kim Greenwood.

Greenwood, who has lived at her residence in Punta Gorda since 2009, expressed frustration over being informed that her property was in violation of water service regulations. She stated that her home, which has relied on a well system since its construction in 1972, was never connected to the municipal water service, despite claims that service has been available for 15 years. Greenwood argued that the water service was always an option, and she felt misled by the recent notifications regarding her status.

Angela Valentin from the Charlotte Harbor Water Association clarified that official contact regarding the water service was delayed due to Hurricane Ian, with notifications sent to Greenwood on multiple occasions in 2023 and 2024. The association confirmed that service became available to her property on September 19, 2022, but Greenwood contested this timeline, insisting that the service had been an option long before that date.

The homeowner expressed concern over the financial burden of connecting to the municipal water system, citing an estimated cost of nearly $8,000, which could be financed through the county. Greenwood criticized the association's approach, describing the notifications she received as \"confiscatory threats.\"

The meeting highlighted the complexities surrounding water service availability and compliance, raising questions about communication between local authorities and residents regarding essential services. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the county will address the concerns raised by Greenwood and others in similar circumstances.