Pinellas Park council adopts broad utility code changes after debate over master‑meter billing

Aug 9, 2024

The council unanimously passed Ordinance 4269 to move utility fees to ordinance, clarify billing practices and authorize a stormwater mitigation credit program. Mobile‑home park representatives warned master‑meter billing could raise costs for low‑income residents; staff said program details will return to council.

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The Pinellas Park City Council on Aug. 8 unanimously adopted Ordinance 4269, a sweeping update to the city's utility code that moves fee-setting to ordinance, clarifies billing procedures for potable and reclaimed water and sanitary sewer service, and authorizes a stormwater mitigation credit program.

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