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Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges for Utilities for FISCAL YEAR 2023 (B)
Ordinance No. 211456
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances relating to utilities; by amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges to revise fees, rates and charges for electricity, water, sewerage, and standard operational charges; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing effective dates.
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STAFF REPORT
At its May 5, 2022 meeting, the City Commission heard a presentation from GRU staff proposing increases to lighting and pole rates. On August 4, 2022, the City Commission heard a presentation from GRU staff proposing changes to water/wastewater connection charges and development related fees.
The ordinance implements the changes to Appendix A proposed by GRU staff. A separate ordinance which implements the changes related to water/wastewater connection charges in Chapter 27, Code of Ordinances is being presented simultaneously. The ordinance implementing changes to Chapter 27 should be passed prior to the ordinance changing Appendix A.
This ordinance requires two readings. The new and amended fees, rates, and charges for fiscal year 2023 shall be applicable to all monthly bills which are for the first time rendered and postmarked after 12:01 AM on October 1, 2022. The new and amended fees, rates, and charges for fiscal year 2024 shall be applicable to all monthly bills which are for the first time rendered and postmarked after 12:01 AM on October 1, 2023. The new and amended fees, rates, and charges for fiscal year 2025 shall be applicable to all monthly bills which are for the first time rendered and postmarked after 12:01 AM on October 1, 2024. The new and amended fees, rates, and charges for fiscal year 2026 shall be applicable to all monthly bills which are for the first time rendered and postmarked after 12:01 AM on Oc...
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