The City of Auburndale consulted with Raftelis Financial Consultants to study the City’s utility rate structure and rates for the next 5 years. The primary objective of the study, as defined by the City of Auburndale, is to promote water conservation. The City is currently in a position where, in the near future, alternative water supplies will be necessary to supplement demands from growth. This alternative water will be much more costly both in capital and operating than the City’s existing groundwater supply.
Utility Rate Structure Changes:
– Residential water base rate is reduced
– Residential & Commercial water base rate does not include gallons used
– Residential sewer does not have any rate structure change
– Commercial water & sewer base rates follow AWWA meter size ratios
– Commercial sewer minimum gallons adjusted for AWWA meter size ratio changes
New Residential Water Structure
| Rate Component | Inside Rate | Outside Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Base Charge | ||
| All Meters | $7.99 | $10.79 |
| Usage Charges (per 1,000) | ||
| Block 1 (0-4) | $1.03 | $1.39 |
| Block 2 (4-10) | $2.06 | $2.77 |
| Block 3 (10-20) | $3.43 | $4.62 |
| Block 4 (above 20) | $4.80 | $6.47 |
New Residential Sewer
| Rate Component | Inside Rate | Outside Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Base Charge | ||
| All Meters | $41.13 | $55.53 |
| Usage Charges | N/A | N/A |
Single Family Sample Bill Impact (Water & Sewer)
| Usage | Existing Rates | Proposed Rates | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $52.37 | $49.12 | ($3.25) |
| 3,000 | $52.37 | $52.21 | ($0.16) |
| 4,000 | $52.37 | $53.24 | $0.87 |
| 5,000 | $54.45 | $55.30 | $0.85 |
| 10,000 | $64.85 | $65.60 | $0.75 |
| 25,000 | $109.70 | $123.90 | $14.20 |
New Commercial Water Structure
| Rate Component | Inside Rate | Outside Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Base Charge | ||
| 3/4″ Meter | $7.99 | $10.79 |
| 1″ Meter | $19.98 | $26.97 |
| 1-1/2″ Meter | $39.95 | $53.93 |
| 2″ Meter | $63.92 | $86.29 |
| 3″ Meter | $127.84 | $172.58 |
| 4″ Meter | $199.75 | $269.66 |
| 6″ Meter | $399.50 | $539.33 |
| 8″ Meter | $639.20 | $862.93 |
| 10″ Meter | $918.85 | $1,240.45 |
| Usage Charges (all usage) | ||
| Block 1 | $2.87 | $3.87 |
New Commercial Sewer Structure
| Rate Component | Min. Gallons | Inside Rate | Outside Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Charge | |||
| 3/4″ Meter | 6,000 | $41.13 | $55.53 |
| 1″ Meter | 15,000 | $102.83 | $138.81 |
| 1-1/2″ Meter | 30,000 | $205.65 | $277.63 |
| 2″ Meter | 48,000 | $329.04 | $444.20 |
| 3″ Meter | 96,000 | $658.08 | $888.41 |
| 4″ Meter | 150,000 | $1,028.25 | $1,388.14 |
| 6″ Meter | 300,000 | $2,056.50 | $2,776.28 |
| 8″ Meter | 480,000 | $3,290.40 | $4,442.04 |
| 10″ Meter | 690,000 | $4,729.95 | $6,385.43 |
| Usage Charges |
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The Utilities Billing Department is responsible for collecting fees for water and wastewater taps, deposits, impact fees, and other fees associated with the Utility Department. Also, work orders are taken here for repairs on water or wastewater lines, etc. and sent to the correct department for timely response. For information on obtaining water and wastewater service from the City of Auburndale or any questions regarding your utility bill, please contact the Auburndale Public Utilities Billing Department at 863/965-5500. You can also e-mail us at UBO Office
If you have an Utilities emergency, please call Auburndale Dispatch at (863)401-2240 for after hours emergencies.
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
Monday – Friday
8 AM to 4 PM
NEW UTILITY CUSTOMERS MUST FILL OUT AN UTILITY BILLING APPLICATION. This application must be FAXED or MAILED in order to be processed. This is due to signature requirements on the form itself plus a copy of your Driver’s License must be included in the mailing or FAX. Please click below to download the form.
Minimum Utility Rates
MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WATER RATES
| Minimum Residential and Commercial Water Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Gallons | Inside | Outside |
| 0-4,000 | $11.55 | $15.59 |
RESIDENTIAL WATER CUSTOMER ONLY OVER 4,000 GALLONS
| Residential Water Customer Only Over 4,000 Gallons *charges per additional 1,000 gallons over the minimum |
||
|---|---|---|
| Gallons of Usage | Inside | Outside |
| 4,001 to 12,000 | $2.08 | $2.81 |
| 12,001 to 35,000 | $3.13 | $4.23 |
| 35,001 to unlimited | $4.17 | $5.63 |
COMMERCIAL WATER CUSTOMER ONLY OVER 4,000 GALLONS
| Commercial Water Customer Only Over 4,000 Gallons *charges per additional 1,000 gallons over the minimum |
||
|---|---|---|
| Gallons of Usage | Inside | Outside |
| 4,001 to Unlimited | $2.87 | $3.87 |
UTILITY DEPOSITS
| Utility Deposits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Commercial | ||
| 3/4″ | $150.00 | 3/4″ | $150.00 |
| 1″ | $150.00 | 1″ | $150.00 |
| 1 1/2″ | $225.00 | ||
| 2″ Temp Hyd | $300.00 | 2″ | $300.00 |
| 3″ | $450.00 | ||
| 4″ | $600.00 | ||
| 6″ | $900.00 | ||
| 8″ | $1,200.00 | ||
MINIMUM CHARGES SEWER RATES
| Minimum Charges Sewer Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Meter Size | Minimum Gallons | Inside | Outside |
| 3/4″ | 6,000 | $40.82 | $55.11 |
| 1″ | 10,000 | $68.87 | $92.96 |
| 1 1/2″ | 20,000 | $138.98 | $187.63 |
| 2″ | 40,000 | $279.23 | $376.95 |
| 3″ | 80,000 | $559.72 | $755.62 |
| 4″ | 160,000 | $1,120.68 | $1,512.92 |
| 6″ | 320,000 | $2,242.63 | $3,027.55 |
| 8″ | 640,000 | $4,486.51 | $6,056.79 |
| 10″ | 1,280,000 | $8,974.28 | $12,115.28 |
COMMERCIAL ONLY SEWER BASED ON WATER CONSUMPTION
| Commercial Only Sewer Based on Water Consumption | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inside | Outside | |
| $7.01 per 1,000 gallons | $9.47 per 1,000 gallons | |
SERVICE FEES ON/OFF
| Service Fees On/Off | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inside | Outside | After Hours |
| $20.00 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
REINSTATEMENT FEES ON/OFF
| Reinstatement Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inside | Outside | After Hours |
| $30.00 | $35.00 | $50.00 |
