St. Pete Utility Rates Could Increase because of Infrastructure Upgrades

Florida city weighs 7% utility hike to keep current services and projects on track

A proposed utility increase in St. Petersburg, Florida, would lift the typical household bill by about 7%, with city officials saying the money would go toward maintaining basic water, wastewater, stormwater, and sanitation systems rather than expanding services. What's happening? The St. Petersburg City Council is weighing a set of utility rate hikes, and city staff said a rate freeze would mean trimming current operations and postponing parts …

St. Pete utility rates could increase because of infrastructure upgrades

The proposed fiscal year 2027 rates are scheduled for a first reading before the St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday.

St. Thomas Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility debt not expected to affect taxes, utility rates: report

St. Thomas should be able to finance an estimated $167-million in debt for the Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility without increasing property taxes or utility rates, according to a report presented to city council on Monday, Aug. 10.

Alma Proposes Utility Increases Through 2032

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Alma residents could pay more for water, sewer and solid waste services beginning next summer under a proposed five-year utility plan reviewed by city commissioners last Tuesday. The rates would help repay bonds for the city’s nearly $40 million wastewater treatment plant overhaul while covering operating costs. If approved, the schedule […]