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Punta Gorda utilities plan seeks multiyear rate increases and staff additions; council approves pro forma
Summary
Council approved a five‑year utilities pro forma and staffing plan that assumes a 12% proposed rate increase in FY26 and includes funding assumptions for RO expansion, filtration upgrades and septic‑to‑sewer work.
Punta Gorda staff presented a five‑year utilities capital and operating pro forma and asked the council to approve staffing additions and financing assumptions necessary to deliver major projects.
Finance Director Kristen Simeone and Utilities Director Tom Spencer described projected capital needs including reverse‑osmosis (RO) expansion, filtration improvements at the water treatment plant, replacement of aging lift‑station pump controllers, and a long‑term septic‑to‑sewer program. The pro forma assumes a 12% water and…
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