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Council Advances Three Percent Water Rate Increase

ZephyrhillsOct 13, 20252 min read

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Council approved a first reading of a 3% increase to potable water and sewer rates, scheduled to take effect November 1, 2025, to support $20 million in capital projects.

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Advent Health Rezoning

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The water and sewer rate change is not yet final because it passed only its first reading. Council also approved rezoning about 22.72 acres for Advent Health, with deed restrictions, continued use of a community garden, and several prohibited uses. The city approved buying 6109 16th Street to expand stormwater capacity and agreed to spend $109,000 on sidewalks for the South Avenue extension.

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Approved Ordinance No. 1509-25 on first reading, proposing a 3% increase to potable water and sewer rates effective November 1, 2025; the measure passed 4-0.
Approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 1508-25, rezoning approximately 22.72 acres from R-4 and PUD to C-3 for Advent Health; the measure passed 4-0.
Approved the purchase of 6109 16th Street for stormwater improvements and expanded retention capacity; the motion passed 4-0.
Awarded the City Park Signage bid to Kenko Signs and Awning LLC; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved cancellation of the November 24 and December 22, 2025, regular council meetings.
Scheduled a November 17, 2025, workshop on planning, visioning, and water supply issues.
Reached consensus to fund $109,000 in city-funded sidewalk construction for the South Avenue extension project.

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