Utility Rate Increase
The Future of the Utility and Water Treatment Plant
The City of Riviera Beach Utility Special District (District) recognizes the need to provide the very best water quality to its customers. The community has voiced their concerns and the District is responding by strategizing ways in which the issues regarding our water can be addressed. Primarily, the improvement of the water quality will be accomplished by the current upgrades to the existing system and the development of a new water treatment facility. Furthermore, the District Board and staff engaged in discussions through various District meetings, budget meetings, presentations, and engaged a rate consultant of the utility rate study. The result of the consultation was that in order to obtain sufficient funds to meet operating costs and the needed capital initiatives, an increase to the water rate would be necessary for each year until 2025.
To discuss the proposed Utility Rate Increase with District staff, please attend any of the the upcoming Community Meetings listed below. Both meetings will be broadcasted on Channel TV 18 and the City of Riviera Beach social media accounts ( Facebook and YouTube)
In-Person Community Meeting : Monday - September 20, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Library - 2129 N. Congress Ave, Riviera Beach, FL, 33404.
Virtual & In-Person Community Meeting : Thursday - September 23 @ 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Event Center - 190 E. 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Join by computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87569435461 , Join by phone: Dial +16468769923, Meeting ID: 87569435461
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A public hearing is scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center - 190 E. 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public comments regarding the proposed changes to the districts water monthly rates and fees.
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For a full explanation on the proposed Utility Rate Increase, please read the District's booklet called The Future of the Utility and Water Treatment Plant. It covers the following topics:
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The Utility Special District Rate Study Presentation on June 17, 2020
The State of the Utility Part 1. regarding the existing treatment plant and the Utility Special District grant presentation, held February 17, 2021