NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE RATES AND CHARGES GOVERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CENTRAL LAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WATER, WASTEWATER AND IRRIGATION UTILITY SYSTEM
The Central Lake Community Development District will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 am at the Mission Inn Resort & Club, El Moro Room, 10400 CR 48, Howey in the Hills, FL 34737 for the purpose of hearing public comment and objections to the adoption of amendments to its Rule Chapter I: Water and Wastewater Utility Fee Rates for the water and wastewater utilities (Utility Rates) that will be incorporated into the Districts Rules of Procedure. The proposed rates and charges are as follows:
Central Lake Community Development District
Fiscal Year 2027
Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Schedule1
Effective: October 1, 2026
User Rates, Fees & Charges Proposed Water Proposed Wastewater
Retail Potable Water Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons (per ERC) - monthly
Block 1 Charge - Minimum Charge 0 - 8,600 gallons $ 20.64 Block 2 Charge 8,601 - 20,000 gallons $ 3.85 Block 3 Charge 20,001+ gallons $ 7.82 Retail Wastewater Usage Charge (per ERC) - monthly
Individually Metered Residential Service (Water & Wastewater Customers) $ 46.05 Individually Metered Residential Services (Wastewater Only Customers) $ 52.63 CIAC - Water $ 2,675.00 CIAC - Wastewater $ 6,250.00 Reservation and Maintenance Fee4 - monthly $ 2.19 $ 6.00 Meter Fee $ 545.56 Meter Fee (Radio Read)
3/4" $ 909.50 1" $ 1,016.50 Larger Meters = Cost + 15% TBD
Wholesale Potable Wastewater Usage Charge per ERU2 - monthly $ 28.63 Mission Inn Wastewater Charge - monthly $ 4,736.61
Los Colinas Irrigation Water Charge - monthly - Minimum Charge
$ 19.29
Flat rate per 1,000 gallons $ 2.82
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Fee
Account Activation Fee - Initial $ 50.00 Turn On/Turn Off Fees $ 150.00 Illegal Connection Removal Fee $ 200.00 Dishonored Check Fees
Checks up to $50.00 $ 25.00 $50.01 to $300.00 $ 30.00 $300.01 to $800.00 $ 40.00 $800.01 and over 5% of face value Meter Testing Fee3 $ 85.00
1All fees and charges for service are due and payable on the date indicated on the customers bill. An account shall be deemed delinquent 21 days from the date of the billing and shall accrue interest at the rate not to exceed eighteen percent (18%) compounded annually, or the maximum rate then permitted by law, whichever is greater. Delinquency may also result in the discontinuance of service and turn on/turn off charges.
2Pursuant to Section 7 of the Amended and Restated Wholesale Wastewater Services Agreement Dated February 1, 2025.
3In the event the meter is found to be faulty, the fee will be refunded to the customer.
4Applies to undeveloped lands within CDD service area and undeveloped lands within the Town of Howey in the Hills subject to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Wasterwater Service Agreement Dated February 1, 2025. Fee is effective February 1, 2025.
Central Lake Community Development District
Fiscal Year 2027
Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Schedule1
Effective: October 1, 2026
User Rates, Fees & Charges Proposed Water FY 25 Water Proposed Wastewater FY25 Wastewater
Retail Potable Water Usage Charge per 1,000 Gallons (per ERC) - monthly
Block 1 Charge - Minimum Charge 0 - 8,600 gallons $ 20.64 20.19
Block 2 Charge 8,601 - 20,000 gallons $ 3.85 3.77
Block 3 Charge 20,001+ gallons $ 7.82 7.65
Retail Wastewater Usage Charge (per ERC) - monthly
Individually Metered Residential Service (Water & Wastewater Customers) $ 46.05 $ 45.05
Individually Metered Residential Services (Wastewater Only Customers) $ 52.63 $ 51.48
CIAC - Water $ 2,675.00 2,327.25
CIAC - Wastewater $ 6,250.00 $ 5,250.00
Reservation and Maintenance Fee4 - monthly $ 2.19 $ 2.14 $ 6.00 $ 6.00
Meter Fee $ 545.56 $ 533.66
Meter Fee (Radio Read)
3/4" $ 909.50 $ 909.50
1" $ 1,016.50 $ 1,016.50
Larger Meters = Cost + 15% TBD TBD
Wholesale Potable Wastewater Usage Charge per ERU2 - monthly $ 28.63 $ 28.01
Mission Inn Wastewater Charge - monthly $ 4,736.61 $ 4,633.29
Los Colinas Irrigation Water Charge - monthly - Minimum Charge $ 19.29 $ 18.87
Flat rate per 1,000 gallons $ 2.82 $ 2.76
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Fee
Account Activation Fee - Initial $ 50.00
Turn On/Turn Off Fees $ 150.00
Illegal Connection Removal Fee $ 200.00
Dishonored Check Fees
Checks up to $50.00 $ 25.00
$50.01 to $300.00 $ 30.00
$300.01 to $800.00 $ 40.00
$800.01 and over 5% of face value
Meter Testing Fee3 $ 85.00
1All fees and charges for service are due and payable on the date indicated on the customers bill. An account shall be deemed delinquent 21 days from the date of the billing and shall accrue interest at the rate not to exceed eighteen percent (18%) compounded annually, or the maximum rate then permitted by law, whichever is greater. Delinquency may also result in the discontinuance of service and turn on/turn off charges.
2Pursuant to Section 7 of the Amended and Restated Wholesale Wastewater Services Agreement Dated February 1, 2025.
3In the event the meter is found to be faulty, the fee will be refunded to the customer.
4Applies to undeveloped lands within CDD service area and undeveloped lands within the Town of Howey in the Hills subject to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Wasterwater Service Agreement Dated February 1, 2025. Fee is effective February 1, 2025.
If adopted, the proposed Utility Rates shall become effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Among others, the purpose of the proposed Utility Rates is to establish and maintain uniform and comprehensive rates and regulations for the provision of water and wastewater service to customers of the District and to provide revenues for the District to pay the operating and maintenance and capital costs for the Districts water and wastewater utility system. The legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Utility Rates includes Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Utility Rates include, but are not limited to, Sections 190.011, 190.012(3), 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(2)(d), and 120.54, Florida Statutes. Prior notice of Rule Amendment was published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 6, 2026.
The public hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to address the Utility Rates. A copy of the Utility Rates and any material proposed to be incorporated by reference may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, George S. Flint, c/o Governmental Management Services Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, by phone during regular business hours at (407) 841-5524, or by e-mail at gflint@gmscfl.com (District Managers Office).
Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by section 120.541(1), F.S., must do so in writing 21 days after publication of this notice. This public hearing may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the hearing. At the hearing, one or more Supervisors or staff may participate by telephone. Copies of the proposed Utility Rules may be obtained from the District Office at 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801.
Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the District Managers Office at (407) 841-5524 at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), who can aid you in contacting the District Managers Office.
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be made.
George S. Flint
Governmental Management Services Central Florida, LLC
District Manager