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Pasco County Utilities

New fee for utilities assessment searches

May 10, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Pasco County Utilities will be charging a new $9 fee for utilities assessment searches, effective July 1, according to a county news release.

The fee will cover assessment search services for water, sewer, reclaimed water and commercial solid waste services at a specific property.

Assessments are designed to protect property owners who are taking on new loans or refinancing, the release says.

The fee rate was established through the Utility Rate Study and helps to offset associated costs, including staff and equipment, the release says.

“A title search should include checking for unpaid assessments,” Utilities Customer Information & Services Director Sandra Anderson, said in the release. “Overlooking an assessment could be detrimental, as any unpaid assessments will be levied against a parcel, and are subject to penalties and lien activity. A thorough search, before closing, reduces additional costs after the closing.”

Allow up to five business days for each assessment search. Billing statements, sent the first week of each month, will show requests that were received the month prior.

Payments may be made online or over the phone by calling 855-786-5344, which is available 24/7. A full list of payment options and payment methods are available by visiting bit.ly/PascoUtilitiesBillPay.

For more information on the assessment process or the tools developed by Pasco County Utilities, visit bit.ly/PCUAssessmentSearch.

Published May 11, 2022

Let Mother Nature help you save money

May 3, 2022 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities (PCU) is encouraging residents to plan now for the rainy season, which stretches from June through October, according to a PCU newsletter. During these months, afternoon rains can be expected almost every day.

(metrocreative.com)

The rainy season can mean abundant water and an increased risk of fungal pests for plants.

Some turfgrasses are sensitive to excess moisture, too.

The rainy season itself also offers a chance to let Mother Nature water for you, which can reduce water costs and irrigation expense.

Adjusting irrigation settings and making sure watering is done properly also can make a big difference in a lawn’s health.

Residents are encouraged to be sure that their irrigation controller is fitted with a working soil moisture sensor, evapotranspiration (ET) device, or rain sensor.

Smart irrigation controllers can keep landscape healthy, while providing the optimal amount of water for plants. Watering at the appropriate levels can save valuable drinking water and help prevent lawn-destroying fungus and disease, according to the release.

Soil moisture sensors measure how much water already is in the soil and interrupts the automatic irrigation system when enough moisture is present, and an ET controller monitors weather conditions and adjusts water delivery accordingly.

For information including smart irrigation rebates, water saving rebates, restrictions, conservation and more, visit bit.ly/SaveH2OPasco.

Published May 04, 2022

Do you have a hidden meter box? PCU says clean it up!

March 8, 2022 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities (PCU) wants to alert residents of the dangers of having a hidden meter box in their yard.

Potable and reclaimed water emergencies can be disastrous when a meter box is hidden from view, according to a PCU newsletter.

The Meter Reading Team of PCU uses Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology, which enables the team to gather data regarding usage, while driving past a meter.

(Courtesy of Pasco County)

If a meter box is covered by landscaping, debris or structures, the AMR signal may be blocked.

Data that is not transferred using AMR requires additional time and cost associated with taking a physical read.

Clearly visible meters make it possible for team members to act quickly, especially if a resident is not home.

PCU offers these tips to remember:

  • Check your meter area for visibility.
  • Clear a path to the meter that is free of obstructions and overgrown plants.
  • Keep pets secured for everyone’s safety.

Access to the meter box on the resident’s property is required at all times by law.

The utility company will replace a meter box or meter box lid for free, if it is broken.

This service is available year-round by placing a request through the Utilities Customer Service Center at bit.ly/MeterBoxRepair.

To learn more about usage data, meter reading, and providing access while securing your property, visit bit.ly/myPCUmeter.

Published March 09, 2022

New call center hours for Pasco Utilities

February 15, 2022 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities’ (PCU) call center has updated its hours, and support now is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., as of Feb. 1, according to a Pasco County newsletter.

The Pay-by-Phone feature will continue to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and customers can still access a multitude of services online, including:

  • Opening and closing accounts, as well as submitting paperwork, can be done online at PascoCountyUtilities.com.
  • Payments can be made through the Pay-by-Phone feature at 855-786-5344, or online at bit.ly/PascoUtilitiesBillPay.
  • Watering restrictions, conservation tips, and reporting water theft can be done online at bit.ly/PascoWatering.
  • Rebate applications are available at bit.ly/PCU-Rebates.

To learn more about available services, visit bit.ly/PCUServiceCenters.
For information on water-saving tips and resources, visit bit.ly/SaveH2OPasco.

Published February 16, 2022

New call center hours for Pasco Utilities

February 8, 2022 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities’ (PCU) call center has updated its hours, and support now is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., as of Feb. 1, according to a Pasco County newsletter.

The Pay-by-Phone feature will continue to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and customers can still access a multitude of services online, including:

  • Opening and closing accounts, as well as submitting paperwork, can be done online at PascoCountyUtilities.com.
  • Payments can be made through the Pay-by-Phone feature at 855-786-5344, or online at bit.ly/PascoUtilitiesBillPay.
  • Watering restrictions, conservation tips, and reporting water theft can be done online at bit.ly/PascoWatering.
  • Rebate applications are available at bit.ly/PCU-Rebates.

To learn more about available services, visit bit.ly/PCUServiceCenters.
For information on water-saving tips and resources, visit bit.ly/SaveH2OPasco.

Pasco lifts ceiling on commercial hauling rates

November 16, 2021 By B.C. Manion

Commercial haulers now can operate in a free market in Pasco County — meaning competition among private businesses will establish the charges.

The Pasco County Commission voted on Oct. 26 to remove the ceiling on the rates. The action brings Pasco into alliance with the approach used by other counties around the state, according to county staffers.

The change does not affect residential hauling rates.

At the same meeting, the county board approved increasing charges associated with water and wastewater connection fees — previously referred to as impact fees.

The board also established new fire line and fire hydrant rates. The increased rates take effect on Jan. 3. For a complete breakdown of the new charges, visit Pasco County Utilities, on the county’s website, PascoCountyFl.net.

In other action, the county board:

• Accepted a check for nearly $2.9 million, in “excess fees” from Paco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano. The tax collector’s office is funded entirely by fees and commissions, with no direct ad valorem dollars. When the office’s total revenues exceed expenses, the “excess fees” are returned to the county board and other taxing authorities on a pro-rata basis at the end of the fiscal year.

• Approved a change to the comprehensive plan on 37.58 acres, east of Old Pasco Road and north of Overpass Road, to allow for commercial development. The board also approved a companion rezoning, allowing a commercial planned development of use to 315,000 square feet of commercial at that site.

• Authorized to shortlist and negotiate agreements for a Tower Road route siting and pond siting analysis for an area that begins east of Sunlake Boulevard to east of U.S. 41. The shortlisted firms are: American Consulting Engineers of Florida, LLC (American); Kissinger, Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA); NV5, Inc. (NV5); Baslee Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Baslee); and George F. Young, Inc. (George F. Young). The county board authorized negotiations with the top firm, and if an agreement can’t be reached, authorized staff to negotiate with the remaining firms, in the county’s ranked order.

• Authorized to shortlist and negotiate agreements for a Tower Road route study and pond siting analysis for an area from the terminus of Rangeland Boulevard to east of Sunlake Boulevard. The shortlisted firms are Kissinger, Campo & Associates, Corp.; WGI, Inc.; American Consulting Engineers of Florida, LLC; NV5, Inc.; Baslee Engineering Solutions, Inc.; and, George F. Young, Inc. The county board authorized staff to negotiate with Kissinger, Campo & Associates, and if an agreement can’t be reached, to negotiate with the remaining firms, in the county’s ranked order.

• Approved an agreement to accept a $6.5 million grant, through the state Department of Environmental Protection, to provide water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to stimulate economic growth in the currently underdeveloped area of Pasadena Hills. The county will construct a water and wastewater distribution system including a piping system and appurtenances, a lift station, restoration, project management, and all work necessary to complete the project as outlined in the grant work plan. The grant begins upon execution of the agreement and expires on March 31, 2024. No county match is required and this is a cost-reimbursement agreement.

• Approved a change order involving additional work and a time extension of 129 days for the installation of a drain field at Starkey Ranch District Park. The amount of the contract with R.L. Burns Inc., will increase by $455,234.37, bringing the not-to-exceed total to $3,994,628.37. The new completion date is March 14, 2022.

• Authorized to shortlist and negotiate agreements with firms to complete an Orange Belt Trail route study, design and permitting. The firms are: Atkins North America, Inc.; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP; Burgess & Niple, Inc.; NV5, Inc.; Baslee Engineering Solutions, Inc.; and Sand County Studios, LLC. If an agreement cannot be reached with Atkins, the board authorized negotiations with remaining firms, according to the county’s ranked order.

• Approved a change to the county’s comprehensive plan to allow commercial development to be considered on 9.24 acres south of State Road 54 and River Glen Boulevard. The land previously was planned for residential development. The proposed change received a unanimous recommendation for approval from the Pasco County Planning Commission on Aug. 26. A change in the land use designation is the first step necessary to change the potential use on the land. A rezoning is required, too, before commercial development could occur.

• Authorized the reappointment of Steven Hickman to the board of the Pasco County Housing Finance Authority and appointed two new members, Jeffrey Sklet, deputy director for the Pasco County Housing Authority, and Stacy Ferreira, vice president of BB&T.

• Adopted a resolution honoring the Friends of the Pasco County Library System, a not-for-profit organization the helps the library through volunteering, fundraising and advocacy.

Published November 17, 2021

Pasco adopts new water, stormwater rates

September 28, 2021 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Pasco County Utilities customers will see a change on their monthly water, wastewater and reclaimed water bills beginning Oct. 1, according to a Pasco County news release.

The average residential customer who uses 6,000 gallons of water will see an increase on their bill from $79 up to $81.30, an increase of $2.30.

Residential reclaimed water customers also will see small increases in the reclaimed water base charge and the Back-Flow Prevention Device fee, along with a new tiered rate for reclaimed water use in excess of 10,000 gallons, according to the release.

The base change for reclaimed water will be $11, which includes the first 10,000 gallons. There will be an additional charge of $1.10 for every additional 1,000 gallons.

The Flow Prevention Device fee will be $5.99.

A full list of the new rates, fees and charges effective 10/1/21 is available at MyPasco.net/4723/Rates-FY22.

Visit PascoCountyUtilities.com for more information about Pasco County Utilities services.

Published September 29, 2021

Conserving water is critical during dry conditions

June 23, 2021 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities has issued an urgent reminder to residents, to conserve water whenever possible and to follow watering guidelines, regardless of your watering source, as many areas in Pasco continue to experience dry conditions with little to no rainfall.

Pasco County residents are asked to conserve water and check sprinkler systems to help in the water conservation effort. (File)

Pasco County’s reclaimed water supply is critically low, the utilities department said in a news release.

How and when you water your lawn can put additional strain on the system, especially if your sprinkler system isn’t working correctly. It is important to check your sprinkler system’s settings, use the correct watering schedule and water only during your scheduled times, the release said.

Here are some effective irrigation tips that also can help you save money:

  • Irrigate only on your assigned watering day.
  • Follow the watering schedule specific to your water source, whether it is potable, reclaimed or well water.
  • Remember: Watering is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., regardless of the water source.
  • If water pressure seems low, run sprinklers between midnight to 6 a.m., on your watering day.
  • To avoid over-watering, use suggested run times specific to your irrigation system.
  • Check your system for broken or misdirected spray heads, which can waste water.

“Water conservation is always important, and during periods of extremely dry conditions, it becomes even more critical that we all do our part to conserve water – especially outdoors,” Pasco County Utilities Customer Service Director Sandra Anderson said, in the release.

“We encourage everyone to consider skipping their watering day or week and consider hand-watering hot spots within the landscape where necessary,” Anderson added.

Pasco County Utilities has a longstanding mission to provide high quality water, wastewater, reclaimed water and solid waste services.

Visit PascoCountyUtilities.com, for service updates and more information on how to conserve water.

Published June 23, 2021

Small changes, big difference

March 9, 2021 By Mary Rathman

Pasco County Utilities (PCU) encourages residents to take the time to check inside and outside their homes for ways to conserve water and avoid excess water use.

When it comes to saving water and money, small changes can make a big difference.

Make small adjustments inside and outside your home, to conserve water and avoid excessive water use — it can help save money, too. (File)

Here are some helpful tips from PCU:

  • Check for leaks. The Water Research Foundation found that 13% of water used indoors was being lost to household leaks. If the toilet runs or you have to jiggle the handle, more than 180 gallons of water can be lost per hour.
  • Clean or replace filters in your water softener, pool, refrigerator ice/water dispenser, and under the sink. Filter maintenance helps appliances to run efficiently and reduces the potential for leaks.
  • Use a spray nozzle to prevent outdoor water loss. When a hose is forgotten and left running, up to 500 gallons of water can be wasted per hour.
  • Pool covers help to retain water levels and to keep out debris. Water evaporates at the rate of about 1,000 gallons per month from a pool.
  • Change the batteries in an irrigation system. During a power outage, the battery backup prevents the system from resetting to the factory setting, often programmed to water daily.
  • Establish the right plants in the right place to decrease the use of water, pesticides and fertilizers.

To view all resources available, visit bit.ly/SaveH2OPasco.

Residents also can learn how to read their own meter at bit.ly/myPCUmeter.

Published March 10, 2021

A BMX park in Pasco County?

August 25, 2020 By Kevin Weiss

Pasco County has marketed itself in recent years as a premier amateur sports and recreation tourism destination.

Its tourism arm —  Experience Florida’s Sports Coast — has leveraged that credo, with state-of-the-art athletic facilities springing up. Those include the AdventHealth Center Ice skating rink, Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus and Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center.

Could a large-scale BMX (bicycle motocross) park be the county’s next major attraction?

Delaney Morrison, and her team, would like to see that happen.

Morrison operates Pinellas Park’s J&R Bicycles BMX Super Store. She’s also president of Ride Local Inc., a nonprofit group committed to providing safe and well-organized environments where enthusiasts can hone their skills in extreme sports.

This is a basic rendering of what a BMX track could look like in Pasco. A project is believed to cost a minimum of $1.7 million to $2 million, without additional frills, such as an open-air covered roof for year-round use. (Courtesy of Ride Local Inc.)

She outlined the Ride Local’s concept at the Pasco County Tourist Development Council (TDC)’s August meeting.

“We’re eager to work with you, and hopefully bring BMX to Pasco County. It has been a passion of ours for decades now,” Morrison told the TDC, as she unveiled a 40-page proposal on the initiative.

The idea is to partner with the county to construct a BMX track and bike park on a 23-acre tract situated of the intersection of State Road 54 and Gunn Highway in the Odessa/Trinity area. The land is presently owned by Pasco County Utilities.

Under the proposal, about 3 acres would be used for a BMX dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers.

That would mark the first stage of a larger, surrounding bike park that would include a pump track, skatepark, mountain bike obstacle course, casual bike path and other features.

There would be opportunities for recreational leagues and a beginner’s program for newcomers to the off-road racing sport. It also would host large-scale competitive events sanctioned by USA BMX.

The open space also could be used for drone races, truck rallies, and Boy Scouts of America and All-Pro Dad meet-ups, among other activities, Morrison said.

“Our goals for this project are to establish a world-class track for locals and visiting riders, regardless of age or skill level,” Morrison told the TDC. “With the work that Pasco County already has done as a bicycle community, we know that BMX can just round out your offerings for bicycle activities.”

Location, location, location
Over the past year or so, Morrison and her team have had ongoing discussions with Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and Keith Wiley, the county’s director of parks, recreation and natural resources.

The identified location seems ideal for multiple reasons.

Morrison praised its high visibility along the booming State Road 54 corridor, sitting along the Tower Road extension and a future high school, whose adjacent lot could be used for overflow parking for large events.

The ability for commuting motorists to see a BMX track from afar is a luxury other like-minded BMX facilities don’t have, Morrison said. Often, she said, they’re “hidden in the back of a park somewhere.”

A 23-acre tract situated of the intersection of State Road 54 and Gunn Highway in the Odessa/Trinity area has been targeted as a possible location for a future BMX track and bike park. (Courtesy of Ride Local Inc.)

Case in point: Tampa BMX at Lake Park in Lutz.

“They have good ridership there, but you can’t see anything from the road. You just have to be in BMX and know that it’s back there,” said Morrison, who grew up in Lutz.

However, she said a Pasco BMX park would pair well with Tampa BMX and Oldsmar BMX, which is under construction — to attract regional and national tournaments.

The trifecta of facilities, she said, “would really set us apart from most other locations in the country.”

The close proximity of the tracks to each other is a selling point, she said.

“You can drive to any one of these tracks within 20 minutes and we could see, aside from bigger events, people from all over Florida wanting to come into our area to be able to ride a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and hit three tracks in the same weekend,” explained Morrison. Plus, she noted, local hotels, shops and restaurants would benefit from the business.

Continuing on the tourism piece, Morrison pointed out BMX is the fastest-growing sport/fitness activity. A study from the Sports and Fitness Association puts it ahead of other activities, such as cardio tennis, skiing, pickleball and rugby, among others.

The sport is pandemic-proof, too, she argued.

Morrison detailed a three-day BMX event last month in Toledo, Ohio — the Buckeye Nationals — drew representatives from 37 states.

If Ohio can attract that kind of crowd, during the summer in the middle of a pandemic, she said, she’s confident that Tampa Bay — with its beaches, Busch Gardens and easy access through Tampa International Airport — would see a rise in tourism.

Finding funding
Money appears the biggest hurdle in getting the project off the ground.

The park has an estimated base cost of $1.7 million to $2 million, Morrison said.

That’s without additional frills, such as an open-air covered roof on the BMX track, to allow for year-round use.

That’s an amenity that Morrison highly encourages, should the county assist in a partnership: “You don’t have to worry about a rainout. You really cut down on the heat. We think we’d get some regulars, a larger local draw than what some other tracks that aren’t covered do.”

Tyler Heinrichs is mid-air during a ride at Tampa BMX in Lutz. (File)

Cities and counties in other states have generally “put up quite a bit of money” with funding such projects, Morrison told the board.

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, who chairs the TDC, indicated the county could negotiate or support some type of land use or lease deal.

Providing upfront funding for construction, though, is all but a non-starter, at least for the present, given the COVID-19 pandemic and funding of other projects, such as the $44 million Wiregrass Sports Campus, he said.

“We just don’t have money in the tourism budget right now for additional capital projects,” said Moore.

“Not saying in the future there might not be, but right now, the cash, whether it be a million, million-and-a-half, two million or three million dollars, it just is not within the tourism budget,” Moore said.

With that, Morrison acknowledged her organization hasn’t fully gone “down the rabbit hole” in terms of capital funding mechanisms.

But, Ride Local Inc., is toying with some creative ideas, such as leveraging a corporate naming sponsorship or partnering with an electric company to install solar panels on a would-be covered roof to offset costs.

The group is prepared for the legwork needed to cultivate creative partnerships and alternate funding sources, she said.

“Really, for lack of a better term, we’re not scared,” Morrison said, there may be some other sources of funding within the state or region they can seek out.

Funding complications aside, TDC members expressed enthusiasm for a BMX facility of some sort.

“I love the idea,” said TDC vice chairman Wendy Longman, owner of Windsong Boat Charters in New Port Richey. “I think it would add a lot of value to the county and with the state of how things are, it’s a great social distancing sport, so I think it’s a phenomenal idea.”

TDC member Judy Sutton, owner of Quality Inn-Port Richey, concurred, hyping up the tourist benefits: “Between the United States and Canada, I also know people that do BMX, and you do travel a lot, and there’s an opportunity to bring it to Pasco.”

Published August 26, 2020

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