Changes are coming to Cape Coral residents' water and sewage bills. All council members voted to approve a rate increase.
City management brought forward a resolution stating that rates and fees need to go up. Rates will be increased by 11%.
The resolution aims to establish rates for water, wastewater, and irrigation services, set annual irrigation rates, and establish rates for utility customer deposits.
For the first three years, commodity and capacity rates increase by 11% per year, except for the irrigation rate, which is set at $9.50 per month.
Additionally, a recent city study conducted by the city calls for a 5% increase in water rates, wastewater rates, and fire line charges. These increases are included in the resolution.
The resolution also calls for city staff to prepare an annual revenue sufficiency study for future adjustments due to increased construction costs and inflation. These rate adjustments are expected to support the city's UEP program.
DOWNLOAD
the free
NBC2 News app
for your latest news and weather alerts.