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Leon County schedules public hearings on septic-to-sewer assessment method after commissioners press for details
Summary
The board authorized scheduling of first and only public hearings on using the uniform method of collection for charges tied to septic-to-sewer conversions. Commissioners asked whether charges would create liens on property and whether grants covered hookup costs; county staff said grants cover households and 'there are no charges to the individuals' with an estimated value over $10,000 per household. Item 12 later passed 6–1.
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners agreed to schedule public hearings on proposals to use the uniform method of collection for sewer service charges tied to septic‑to‑sewer projects, after commissioners sought clarification about who bears costs and whether charges become liens on property.
During discussion of pulled consent items 11 and 12, Commissioner…
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