Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article II of the Code of Ordinances to Clarify Ownership, Maintenance, Repair, Installation, and Cost Responsibility for Sewer Laterals and Related Sewer Infrastructure - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - Ordinance — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-05-19)

AI Summary

Fort Lauderdale amended its water, wastewater, and stormwater code to clarify sewer ownership and distinguish private from public sewers. The ordinance requires property owners to connect to the city's sanitary sewer system within 90 days of sewer completion (or 60 days after property transfer), restricts septic tank use to 90 days after sewers are available, and establishes fines of $250–$500 per violation. Wastewater user rates become effective October 1, 2023, with tiered commodity charges based on water usage; rates increase 9% on October 1, 2024 and 2025, then 5% annually thereafter...