Killearn Lakes Plantation I & II Sewer Project
The City of Tallahassee is glad to be part of the solution to protect the environment and the health of residents in Killearn Lakes Plantation Units 1 & 2. We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously and we look forward to serving you.
- Connection Incentives from the City Of Tallahassee for Killearn Lakes Plantation
- City of Tallahassee Sewer Loans and Estimated Connection Costs
- How to Connect and Apply for City of Tallahassee Loan
- How to Connect (Without a City of Tallahassee Loan)
- Billing Information - City of Tallahassee Utilities
Service from the City of Tallahassee Water Utility Provides
- Waiver of City tap fee until September 30, 2008. This charge is currently $275 plus actual cost of the tap.
- Free final pump-out of septic tank by calling 891-4YOU (4968).
- Low-interest sewer connection loans. (as of October 1, 2007 - 5.56%).
- Sewer system connection charge is fixed at $3,780 until March 31, 2008. After this date, the charge will go to $4,500.
- Connection to central sanitary sewer service to enhance property values.
- Reliable operation and maintenance of central sewer system.
- A strong commitment to protecting the environment and the health of residents.
City of Tallahassee Sewer Loans and Estimated One-Time Costs
- Consider a low-interest loan, as of October 1, 2007 - 5.56%, offered by the City of Tallahassee.
- Finance the cost for up to 10 years and make automatic monthly payments on your City utility bill. (The loan is secured by a lien on the property in the amount of the loan outstanding.)
- Loans can include the sewer tap fee, system charge, package grinder pump, sewer line construction, electrical enhancements and septic tank abandonment. The City will issue checks directly to the contractor(s).
- Download a loan application (PDF)
The City of Tallahassee recommends that you:
- investigate all financing options, including a loan from your financial institution.
- obtain two or three bids from licensed plumbing and electrical contractors before making your selection.
- City tap fee waived until 9/30/08
- City system charge of $3,780 until 3/31/08. This charge will go to $4,500 after this date.
- Grinder pump, plumbing and electric service $4,000
How to Connect to the City's Sewer System (and apply for a city loan)
1. Assemble the following:
- Download loan form (PDF)
- Bid(s) or copy of executed contract from selected contractor. Important: Property owner(s) listed on the deed must sign bid or contract.
- Photo identification.
- Copy of monthly water bill from Talquin Electric Cooperative.
- Copy of Talquin Authorization Form. Forms are also available at Utility Customer Service at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center.
- Copy of the property deed, including legal description (may be downloaded from Leon County Clerk of Court website)
2. Apply for a loan at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center, located at 435 N. Macomb St., at the corner of Macomb and Virginia Streets.
- Submit bid(s) or executed contract.
- Sign permission form authorizing Talquin to release account information and monthly water meter readings to the City of Tallahassee.
- Present deed, legal description and photo identification. (Everyone listed on the deed must be present to sign loan documents).
- Pay the $40 deposit and $18.50 account set-up charge. (Or have it charged on your first month's utility bill).
3. Notify contractor when you receive notice of the loan approval .
- Authorize contractor to obtain a Leon County permit and begin work.
4. Upon work completion, ensure that the contractor contacts the Leon County Building Inspection for a site inspection.
- When the City receives notification of a satisfactory site inspection, the City will call you to schedule a loan-closing appointment.
5. Return to the Frenchtown Renaissance Center to close loan.
- Present photo identification.
- Sign promissory note.
- Complete final documents.
- After a mandatory three (3) day waiting period, the City will process fees and issue a check to the contractor(s).
- Loan repayment will begin in the first billing period following the date that the promissory note is signed and executed.
How to Connect to the City's Sewer System (without a city sewer loan)
1. Assemble the following:
- photo identification.
- copy of monthly water bill from Talquin Electric Cooperative.
- copy of Talquin Authorization Form. Forms are also available at Utility Customer Service at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center.
2. Set up a utility account at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center, located at 435 N. Macomb St. (between Virginia and Carolina Streets).
- Provide photo identification.
- Sign permission form authorizing Talquin to release account information and monthly water meter readings to the City of Tallahassee.
- Pay the $40 deposit and $18.50 account set-up charge. (Or have it charged on your first month's utility bill).
3. Pay the one-time sewer system charge of $3,780 at the City's Growth Management, now conveniently located at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center on Macomb on the first floor.
4. Notify contractor(s) to obtain Leon County permits and begin work.
- Upon work completion, ensure that the contractor contacts Leon County for a site inspection.
- After receiving notice of satisfactory site inspection, the City will authorize initiation of sewer service.
City of Tallahassee Utilities Sewer Billing
When will I receive a sewer bill?
All customers connected to sewer will receive a bill around the third week of the month for metered consumption. Metered water consumption by Talquin Electric Cooperative will be used to determine monthly billable consumption. Minimum charges and system availability charges (A Minimum Charge/Readiness-to-Serve) will be billed to all homes in Killearn Lakes Plantation Subdivision Units 1 and 2 on the annual property tax bill beginning in 2007.
Estimated Cost for 2007 for Killearn Lakes Plantation Units 1 & 2
Minimum Charge/Readiness-to-Serve $180 (Annually on your Leon County Tax Bill)
Monthly Consumption @
2,500 gals $11.55
4,000 gals $18.48 *
5,000 gals $23.10
7,500 gals $34.65
* Average
Will I still receive a water bill from Talquin Electric Cooperative?
Yes. Talquin will continue to provide water service and bill you each month.
How is the sewer bill calculated?
Your monthly consumption will be determined by your metered water usage. The City of Tallahassee and Talquin will work together to use the water meter reading taken by Talquin each month to determine your sewer consumption.
How is my maximum sewer bill calculated?
In recognition that all metered water does not enter the sewer system, the City of Tallahassee has a longstanding practice of capping billable sewer consumption based on the second highest metered water usage during the billing months of December through March.
Typically, most customers use water outside during the hot summer months - watering lawns and gardens, washing cars, and so on. This is not the case in the winter. So to avoid charging sewer charges for water that does not enter the sewer system we establish a cap, rather than billing based on heavy summer use, the City uses the winter months when your water use should be a good deal less.
To provide a greater level of accuracy and reflect normal sewer usage we use the second highest winter month in the event you had holiday company or began watering outside in March.
Who should I call about sewer billing questions or problems?
Anytime you have a question about your utility account or service, please contact
Your Own Utilities at 891-4YOU (4968).