Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Lauderdale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with high priority
Utopi water meter rate adjustment deferred to December
A proposed ordinance would revise water and sewer rates and set up a five-year rate plan based on a study by GovRates Inc. Staff is asking to defer the vote to December 8, so residents will have more time to weigh in.
Clearwell tank rehabilitation
The city wants to spend about $426,000 — plus bond fees and a $15,000 contingency — to rehabilitate one of its two water clearwell tanks. This keeps the water treatment plant running reliably.
Privatizing utility billing and customer service
The city is picking a contractor to run meter reading, billing, collections, and customer service — functions that affect how residents get and question their water bills. Inframark, Inc. was ranked highest by the evaluation committee.