Ocala’s processing of fire fee refunds leaves questions - Ocala Gazette

Ocala Gazette

Ocala’s processing of fire fee refunds leaves questions - Ocala Gazette

With the deadline fast approaching for Ocala Electric Utility customers to receive and cash court-ordered refund checks for illegally assessed fire service fees, attorneys for Ocala and the customers have agreed to pause a provision of the agreement calling for any uncollected refunds to revert to the city. According to a May 2022 court order, refund checks totaling almost $80 million