GRU surcharge elimination and rate increases
Summary
GRU bond documents show the utility expects to raise water and wastewater rates — potentially 7% or more — starting January 2027 to make up roughly $7 million a year lost by eliminating the outside-city surcharge. City commissioners want the GRU Authority to explore every alternative before shifting those costs to city ratepayers.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $7 million per year in gross revenue loss for GRU's water and wastewater system, potentially recovered through rate increases of 7% or more.
Customers outside city limits if the surcharge disappears without replacement rates.
City of Gainesville utility customers, who would absorb the revenue shift through higher rates.
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