Compare positions on Referendum Question 1: Storm Resilience Improvements Bond Measure in St. Petersburg

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Referendum Question 1: Storm Resilience Improvements Bond Measure

St. Petersburg could borrow up to $600 million for flood protection, drainage, wastewater, and drinking-water improvements.

City property tax bills would rise an estimated $96 yearly per $100,000 of value the county taxes.

City property tax bills currently include about $645 per $100,000 of value taxed by the county.

Flood-prone neighborhoods could receive flood protection and drainage work if city officials choose projects nearby.

Flood-prone neighborhoods currently rely on stormwater projects funded through utility bills.

City sewer renters could use upgraded wastewater collection if officials choose work serving their homes.

City sewer renters currently use wastewater service supported by utility bills that also fund system improvements.

City water businesses could use upgraded drinking-water supply if officials fund projects serving their premises.

City water businesses currently receive drinking water from a system with improvements funded through utility charges.

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