The bill amends the existing legislation governing the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District in Brevard County, specifically updating the stormwater management user fees for residential, agricultural, and commercial parcels. It removes outdated language and establishes a new fee structure based on the impact of each parcel on the stormwater management system. The bill mandates that the Board of County Commissioners must hold a public hearing before finalizing any fee adjustments, ensuring property owners have the opportunity to voice their opinions.
Additionally, the bill sets specific rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with residential parcels charged $25 per acre, agricultural parcels $8.50, and commercial parcels $52.50. Starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, these fees will be adjusted annually based on the average monthly consumer price index for the South Region of the United States, with a cap of 10 percent increase over the previous year's fee, excluding the consumer price index adjustment. The bill aims to create a fair and equitable fee system while ensuring that the stormwater management system is adequately funded.