ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – The City of St. Petersburg utility rates and charges are evaluated on a yearly basis and are updated annually.
St. Petersburg City Council will consider adjustments to water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation utility rates and charges for the upcoming fiscal year, including the addition of charges for notification of past due accounts.
Utility fees support the continued efforts to increase the capacity and reliability of the city’s water resources, sanitation and stormwater operations, maintenance and infrastructure.
Revenues from utility fees are directly tied to the costs of the specific utility they support. For example, stormwater fees directly support the functions that assist with planning, operations and maintenance of the stormwater system, which helps mitigate flooding, enhance water quality and minimize the environmental impact of stormwater pollution.
Utility fees are vitally important in supporting St. Pete’s aging infrastructure, most of which has reached or exceeded its design lifespan.
The City has completed a water resources master plan and continues to work on other master plans to make improvements and plan for the future. To maintain and preserve our infrastructure, continued investment is required. Utility fees will continue to be evaluated every year to support the plan and ensure safe, reliable service.
City Council will conduct a First Reading on Aug. 19, 2021 to formally set the date of the Public Hearing. The presentation on the rates and consideration of the proposed utility rates for final adoption will be at the Public Hearing on Sept. 9, 2021.
First Reading
- Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. City Hall 175 5th St. N.
Public Hearing
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at 5:01 p.m. City Hall 175 5th St. N.
The proposed rate adjustments will be available on stpete.org/rates. If approved, any utility rate changes will take effect on Oct. 1, 2021 and will be noted in utility bills.
Android Users, Click Here To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. It’s Free And Coming To Apple Users Soon.
Support journalism by clicking here to our gofundme or sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here