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APPENDIX A - SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA WATER SERVICE RATES (B)
Ordinance No. 160580
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, to revise fees, rates, and charges for water service provided to the University of Florida; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
On January 5, 2017, the City Commission authorized the City Attorney to draft, and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance adopting the recommended rates, fees and charges for water services for the University of Florida. Based on GRU's water cost of service study, water rates for the University of Florida are established by contract and updated annually in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. However, during the FY 2017 budget process, GRU staff inadvertently omitted revisions to the rates for water service to the University of Florida. The amended rates are reflected in the proposed ordinance.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings. The first reading is scheduled for February 2, 2017. The second reading is scheduled for February 16, 2017.
fiscal note
The amended rates are likely to result in a projected revenue decrease of 1.4% for the water system in Fiscal Year 2017.