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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.
explanation
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 October 1, 2025. The new and amended fees, rates, and charges for fiscal year 2027 shall be applicable to all monthly bills which are for the first time rendered and postmarked after 12:01 AM on October 1, 2026.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
fiscal note
With respect to water/wastewater, there are no significant fiscal impacts. The increase in connection fees would be expected to result in a small increase in revenue. However, connection charge revenues vary from year to year depending on development activity.
Combining the Rental Pole, Public Pole, Rental Light, and Public Light programs will yield approximately $119,162 per month of additional revenue. These rates are being brought in line with cost of service.