Ocean Ridge asks staff to study options after briefing on HB 1451 and water-service limits
After a staff summary of Florida House Bill 1451, which would increase state oversight of extraterritorial municipal utilities and cap outside-customer rates at 25% above in-city rates, the commission directed staff to study options for the town's water service, including potential consultants and discussions with neighboring utilities.
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Staff member Michelle summarized Florida House Bill 1451 and its implications for municipalities that provide water beyond their boundaries. Michelle told the commission the bill requires additional public meetings for affected areas, annual reporting to the Public Service Commission and creates limitations on governance of extraterritorial services. "It plans to strengthen state oversight of municipal utilities that serve customers outside their boundaries," she said.
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