At the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District’s final budget hearing to be held on Monday, September 26, the District Board will consider an increase in water and sewer rates and an increase in the ad valorem millage rate. Neither the rates for water and sewer services, nor the millage rate, have been increased since 2012. Both increases are modest and are needed to keep up with rising costs and financial challenges presented by Hurricane Hermine and the need to construct a new water treatment plant.
The proposed increases to be considered are as follows:
- The water base rate for small users would be increased from $21.18 to $22.00.
- The wastewater base rate for small users would be increased from $20.21 to $21.00.
- The ad valorem millage rate would be increased from 1.1350 mills to 1.1750 mills.
These increases would provide approximately $40,000 in additional revenues for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. The tentative budget to be considered on September 26 is available on the District’s Website: ckwater.org, or may be obtained from the District Office, 510 3rd Street, 352-543-5285.
The final budget hearing will begin at 5:01 p.m., September 26, at the District Offices, 510 3rd Street, Cedar Key.
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