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ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-139: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21 “WATER AND SEWER SERVICE”, ARTICLE IV “DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND RATES”, SECTION 21-47 “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES” TO INCREASE WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATES BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI); PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS INCREASE AS THE CPI INCREASES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILiTY, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Pass an ordinance to put into effect the reasonable and necessary increases to water and sewer rates deemed necessary to cover the cost of operations and provision of essential services.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Approve water and sewer rate increases effective October 1, 2025. The proposed increase is equivalent to 2.5%
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements.
Attachments:
Rates.
Budget Code Number(s): _127.202.105___________________________
Procurement Information: [check all that apply]
[ ] RFP/Bid [ ] Emergency Purchase [ ] SBE
[ ] Proposal/Quote [ ] State Grant Funds [ ] Local Preference
[ ] Piggyback Contract [ ] Federal Grant Funds
[ ] Sole Source [ ] Matching Required