Item 8BAGENDA ITEM # 8B
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Rate Study for Water and Sewer Impact Fees
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Directo
DATE: October 29, 2007
BACKGROUND: Water and sewer impact and capital improvement fees are charged to property
owners when building new homes or businesses. These fees cover the cost of providing facilities for
new connections and capacity increases, such as upgraded treatment plants and distribution/collection
lines.
The City has not changed the amount of these fees since 1992.
New regulatory requirements will call for large capital projects-and construction costs have risen
dramatically in the last several years.
Staff would like to have a rate study conducted to determine if our existing fees need to be increased.
BUDGET: A rough estimate for the cost of the study is $15,000. Funds for the study are available
in the Water and Sewer Fund under the professional services accounts.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to begin the process for hiring a consultant for the water
and sewer impact fee rate study.
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