When is the public hearing scheduled?

The hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:15 AM.

Where will the public hearing take place?

It will be held at Sanibel City Hall, Council Chambers.

How much will water rates increase?

Rates will increase by 18% each year from 2026 to 2028.

Public hearing on proposed water rate adjustments for Island Water Association.

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Published: Feb 20, 2026 · 2 months ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Ft. Myers
Address: 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida · 10 filings

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What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on March 3, 2026, at 9:15 AM at Sanibel City Hall.
2
Review Proposed Rates
Visit www.islandwater.com for detailed information on the proposed rate adjustments.
3
Prepare Comments
Consider your thoughts on the proposed adjustments to share during the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the public hearing?: To consider approval of proposed multi-year water rate and fee adjustments.
When is the public hearing scheduled?: The hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:15 AM.
Where will the public hearing take place?: It will be held at Sanibel City Hall, Council Chambers.
How much will water rates increase?: Rates will increase by 18% each year from 2026 to 2028.
Who can attend the public hearing?: All interested persons may appear and be heard.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sanibel City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approval of proposed multi-year water rate and fee adjustments for Island WaterAssociation (IWA), serving Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
DATE: March 3, 2026
TIME: 9:15 AM (time certain)
PLACE: Sanibel City Hall, Council Chambers, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida
The proposed adjustments consist of an 18% increase to all billed service rates for each of the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, and adjustments to membership and miscellaneous fees, as approved by the IWA Board of Directors following a professional water rate and fee study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.  For a typical residential customer using 5,000 gallons per month, estimated monthly increases are $5.29 in 2026, $6.26 in 2027, and $7.41 in 2028.
The adjustments are intended to address increased operating costs, create an emergency reserve fund, and fund necessary system renewal, replacement, and resiliency improvements.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.  Information regarding the proposed rates and fees is available at www.islandwater.com.
DATED this 20th day of February, 2026.
February 20 2026
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