153.951 – Short title.

153.951 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Local Government Utilities Assistance Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-229.

153.953 – Definitions.

153.953 Definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Community standards” means, with respect to water and sewer utility rates, rates that are on a par with other rates in the county, or similar utility jurisdictions in surrounding counties, after accounting for relative household incomes or other measures of affordability and size of customer base, all as may be […]

153.954 – Local Government Utilities Assistance Program; state assistance.

153.954 Local Government Utilities Assistance Program; state assistance.—The Local Government Utilities Assistance Program is established in the department. The department may award financial assistance to a local government in the form of a grant for the purpose of acquiring privately owned water-wastewater utilities. A local government may qualify for financial assistance if the local government documents […]

153.955 – Acquisition of privately owned water-wastewater utility.

153.955 Acquisition of privately owned water-wastewater utility.—If the applicant for financial assistance demonstrates, based on documentation acceptable to the department, that acquisition of a privately owned water-wastewater utility qualifies under s. 153.954, the department may authorize financial assistance for such acquisition. History.—s. 5, ch. 2001-229.