Fort Ranch SECO streetlight costs
Summary
Council learned the city pays SECO — not the city's own electric utility — up to $260,000 over three years for street lights in Four Ranch, and bills have jumped from about $2,200 to $6,300 a month. An audit with Ocala Electric is underway to verify the roughly 127 poles and 144 lights.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated not to exceed $260,000 over three years, roughly $80,000-$90,000 a year.
Four Ranch residents, who get street lighting maintained.
City taxpayers, since the city covers the full SECO bill while it investigates whether the charges are accurate.
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