Billing error costs Fort Myers Beach millions | news-press.com | The News-Press: "Fort Myers Beach might have lost millions because it has not charged condominium and duplex owners a water utility fee for the past seven years.
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Beginning in 2002, the town has collected a $6.20 monthly base fee from every single-family home, but not from the more than 6,000 condos and duplexes on the island. It isn't clear how the mistake was made, but town leaders hope results from a rate study to be released this month will clarify the situation.
Scott Janke, the town's manager, said he had originally believed the amount lost was around $2.41 million, but it could be less."
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Oops. If I read this correctly, it appears that the town is waiting for more information before deciding whether to go after the fee retroactively. They may be legally barred from doing so.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
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