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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 - Notice to Property OwnersNOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SEBASTIAN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R-18-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-125 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, will hold a public hearing concerning the adoption of the above referenced resolution on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida. The Purpose of this resolution is to generate an additional $1,000,000 for the Sebastian Stormwater Utility Fund by increasing the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) fee from $5.00 per month to $10.00 per month, for total revenues of $2,000,000. The purpose of the increase is to stabilize the stormwater fund balance, generate additional revenue which will help the City continue stormwater maintenance programs, replace equipment, and prepare for future capital investment. This increase would be effective throughout the corporate limits of the City of Sebastian, as geographically depicted. The stormwater fee is collected by the Indian River Tax Collector on the annual tax bill. Failure to pay the assessment will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the local governing board within 20 days of the notice. At the conclusion of this hearing, the City Council may adopt this resolution. Interested parties may inspect the proposed resolution in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and may appear at the hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution. Any person who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made by the City Council at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. (F.S.286.0105) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 772-589-5330 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. CITY OF SEBASTIAN CORPORATE LIMITS