Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dunedin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with high priority
Wastewater Treatment Plant capital projects
The city refinanced its state wastewater loans at favorable rates — the finished projects close out at 0% interest and the remaining electrical project gets $17.5 million at 2.16%, far below the ~4.8% market rate.
Utility Rate Increases
Trash and recycling rates are set to jump about 28.5% in April, with another 15.6% bump next year — roughly $6.75 more per month now. Inflation, county disposal fees rising 8% a year, and long-delayed truck replacement are the drivers. Final approval comes March 19.
Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining
The city is spending $899,834 to line about 11,500 feet of aging sewer pipes, which keeps groundwater out of the treatment plant and extends pipe life around 50 years without digging up streets.