NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given, in compliance with and by authority of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, as amended, that the Board of Directors of Tampa Bay Water, A Regional Water Supply Authority, intends to adopt the following budget, or as the same may be amended, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. No property taxes are to be levied under this budget

TAMPA BAY WATER
Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year 2027

Production and Transmission of Water

Revenues and Other Sources of Funds $ 223,809,141
Expenditures:

Personnel Services $ 29,039,530
Operating Expenses 101,615,607
Capital Outlay & Replacement 1,762,000
Debt Service & Reserve Funding 91,392,004
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 223,809,141

Proposed Uniform Rate for Fiscal Year 2027 is $2.6593 per 1,000 gallons

Capital Improvement Program

Net Resources and Estimated Required Funds $291,424,776
Expenditures: Capital Improvement Program $291,424,776
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES $291,424,776

On May 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., the Board of Directors of Tampa Bay Water ·will hold a public hearing and will meet to adopt the final budget. The public hearing and meeting will be held at the Tampa Bay Water Board Room, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763. Details of the budget are available from Christina Sackett, Chief Financial Officer, Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763 (727)796-2355. Comments may be presented in person at the public hearing or may be mailed to Tampa Bay Water’s office by May 13, 2026. If an accommodation is needed for a disability, in order to participate in this activity, please notify Krista Simon at (727)796-2355 at least 3 business days prior to the meeting..
Published 5/3, 5/10/2026 (87682h)