Shores fears Vero may turn to steep utility surcharges

Shores fears Vero may turn to steep utility surcharges

Should property tax reforms sweep across Florida next year and city governments scramble to replace lost revenue, Indian River Shores is worried Vero Beach will impose punishing surcharges and higher rates on water-sewer customers outside the city limits to further pad its general fund. Vero Beach Utilities serves water-sewer customers in Indian River Shores and the unincorporated part of South Beach. Rates for all customers have recently spiked…