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Zephyrhills approves study and billing path for new stormwater utility, opts to use tax roll billing
Summary
City council received a presentation on creating a dedicated stormwater utility, approved a piggyback agreement related to implementation and directed staff to pursue billing via the county tax roll rather than monthly utility bills.
Zephyrhills city council on Sept. 8 approved a scope of work and a piggyback agreement to begin implementing a dedicated stormwater utility and directed staff to pursue collection through the county property tax bill rather than the monthly utility bill.
Shane LeBlanc, the city’s public works director, introduced the item and said the stormwater program is currently funded from the general fund and competes with police, parks and other priorities. He said the proposed utility is intended to generate a stable, dedicated revenue stream for stormwater operations, maintenance and capital improvements.
Jennifer Tavantes, vice president of RAFTILIS (consultant),…
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