§ A12-1. [Charges for water and sewer services.]

(1)

The board of county commissioners of Marion County, in addition to its other powers and duties, shall fix and assess a schedule of rates, fees, or other charges which are sufficient to finance the cost of providing water and sewer services within the Rainbow River Management Plan Area which is described as the primary study area under the September 28, 1987, Phase I Rainbow River Management Plan Report and as the watershed of the Rainbow River lying between the Seaboard Air and Atlantic Railroad rights-of-way, both active and abandoned, except where beaches allow waters to enter the otherwise controlled and confined watershed as therein described. This area includes lands within unincorporated areas adjacent to the City of Dunnellon and within the incorporated areas of the City of Dunnellon, totally within the bounds of Marion County, and more specifically described as follows: Sections 12, 13, 24, 25, 35, and 36 of Township 16 South, Range 18 East, and sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 30, and 31 of Township 16 South, Range 19 East, but excluding any properties which are served by an existing utility plant operating in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations. The highest priority shall be the provision of services to waterfront properties.

(2)

Such rates, fees, or charges shall be paid by the user or owner, tenant, or occupant of each lot or parcel of land within the district which is connected to or uses any part of such water or sewer services. Rates, fees, and charges for water and sewer services must be just and equitable and may be based on the quantity of water consumed or on any other factor affecting the cost of the services provided. The board of county commissioners may charge any owner or occupant of any building of premises receiving water or sewer services an initial installation or connection charge or fee as the board of county commissioners determines to be just or reasonable. The board of county commissioners shall, as necessary, revise the schedule of rates, fees, and charges for water and sewer services and the initial installation or connection charges and fees.

(Laws of Fla., Ch. 88-469, § 1)

Cross reference

Mandatory water hookups; consumption and use regulations authorized, § A8-1.