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Oviedo council adopts multi‑year stormwater, water and reclaimed‑water rate increases to fund 10‑year utility plan
Summary
On Feb. 3 the Oviedo City Council approved Resolution 4559‑25, a multi‑year schedule of rate increases for stormwater, potable water and reclaimed water aimed at funding a $43 million stormwater program and roughly $110 million in water/sewer projects over 10 years, including a planned alternative water source and pipeline work.
The Oviedo City Council on Feb. 3 adopted Resolution 4559‑25 to increase stormwater, potable water and reclaimed‑water rates over coming years to pay for operations, capital projects and debt service identified in a 10‑year utility plan.
City staff told the council the combined 10‑year program includes about $43 million in stormwater capital and roughly $110 million in water/sewer/reuse projects, and that proposed near‑term rate steps are intended to secure 120 days of operating reserves, pay debt service on planned financings and allow some pay‑as‑you‑go projects.
Why it matters: Council and staff said the program is driven by a list of stormwater projects identified after Hurricane Ian and by the need for an alternative water source because the city is approaching regional pumping limits. The plan includes basin studies, pipe rehabilitation, specialized vehicles and design work for a deeper test well and…
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