The mayor of North Miami Beach clarifies the local water dispute with Miami Gardens, highlighting the importance of a surcharge on water service for non-residents. The Norwood Water Treatment Plant has been operational for over 70 years, serving a wide region. The mayor emphasizes responsible governance and fears that pending legislation could remove this surcharge, leading to financial burdens on other customers. North Miami Beach has managed utility service effectively, especially during the pandemic, without compromising safety or service for its residents.
As mayor of North Miami Beach, it is my duty to set the record straight about the ongoing water dispute between our city and neighboring Miami Gardens.
We charge a 25% surcharge to non-NMB resident customers - including approximately one-third of Miami Gardens- to ensure the cost of maintaining this infrastructure is shared equitably.
When the COVID-19 pandemic froze the economy and families were struggling, NMB stepped up. We absorbed delinquencies, halted shutoffs and kept our utility running smoothly.
If this legislation passes, the loss of roughly $5 million a year...will have to be covered by every other water customer.
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