Charlotte County raises utility connection fees and updates indexing; board approves resolution 4-1 The board approved updated water and wastewater connection fees and misc. charges and adopted a 3.5% annual indexing mechanism; the resolution passed 4-1 with Commissioner Deutsch opposed. Staff said higher connection fees shift more growth costs to developers rather than current ratepayers.

Charlotte County is raising utility connection fees significantly, sparking concerns about affordability among residents—especially those on fixed incomes.

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