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Dade City mulling higher reconnection fee for delinquent water accounts

 
Published May 25, 2016

DADE CITY

Customers in Dade City who have their water cut off for not paying their bills could see a stiffer reconnection penalty.

Next month, the Dade City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the possible need for stiffer penalties for customers who default. The issue arose during a budget workshop Tuesday, where commissioners received a first look at priorities that may be part of budget sessions this summer.

During the meeting, city finance director Leslie Porter told the commission that the current $30 fee to reconnect is not nearly covering the cost the city incurs to get people back on the system.

The commission also got a first look at some items that could make it in this year's budget, including a possible 3 percent raise for employees, a splash park and street paving projects.

Times staff