Oakland Park previewed $52 million water and sewer capital needs; consultants recommend phased rate increases

Oakland Park commissioners on June 18 heard a preview of a water and wastewater system assessment and a draft rate plan that would fund significant capital reinvestment and operations for the city‑owned portion of water distribution and wastewater collection.

Public works director Albert Carbon introduced consultants Tim Hall of Craven & Thompson (system assessment) and Trevor McCarthy of Reftellus/Rate consultant (rate analysis). Hall summarized the engineering findings and McCarthy presented a draft finance plan: a $52 million, 10‑year capital program (about $30 million for sewer; about $22 million for water) and a recommendation for phased rate increases to fund operating and capital needs.

Why the review matters Oakland Park owns and operates much of the water distribution piping and the wastewater collection system; the city purchases potable water from the City of Fort Lauderdale and sends wastewater to Fort Lauderdale or Broward County treatment plants. That…