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FILED 5/19/2026 DOCUMENT NO. 02974-2026 FPSC - COMMISSION CLERK
BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
In re: Application for grandfather certificate to operate water utility in Columbia County by Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC.
= DOCKET NO. 20240123-WU ORDER NO. PSC-2026-0156-PAA-WU ISSUED: May 19, 2026
The following Commissioners participated in the disposition of this matter:
GARY F. CLARK MIKE LA ROSA BOBBY PAYNE ANA ORTEGA
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION ORDER APPROVING REVISED MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES, METER INSTALLATION CHARGE, AND INITIAL CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND FINAL ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING GRANDFATHER APPLICATION, GRANTING WATER CERTIFICATE NO. 696-W, AND CONTINUING EXISTING RATES AND CHARGES
BY THE COMMISSION:
NOTICE is hereby given by the Florida Public Service Commission that the action discussed herein approving revised miscellaneous service charges, meter installation charge, and initial customer deposits is preliminary in nature and will become final unless a person whose interests are substantially affected files a petition for a formal proceeding, pursuant to Rule 25- 22.029, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
Background
On May 16, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Columbia County (County) adopted Resolution No. 2024R-13 (Resolution), transferring jurisdiction over privately-owned, for-profit water and wastewater utilities in Columbia County to us. Effective upon the adoption of the Resolution, all non-exempt water and wastewater systems in Columbia County became subject of the provisions of Chapter 367, Florida Statutes (F.S.). By Order No. PSC-2024-0222- FOF-WS, we acknowledged the Resolution.1
1 Order No. PSC-2024-0222-FOF-WS, issued July 1, 2024, in Docket No. 20240089-WS, In re: Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Columbia County declaring Columbia County subject of the provisions of Section 367, F.S.

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Pursuant to Section 367.172(2)(b), F.S., each utility engaged in the operation or
construction of a system shall be entitled to receive a certificate for the area served by such
utility on the day the chapter becomes applicable to the utility, commonly known as a
“grandfather certificate.” On August 14, 2024, Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC (Suwannee
Valley or Utility) filed an application for a grandfather certificate to provide water service in
Columbia County pursuant to Section 367.171(2), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035, F.A.C. The Utility’s
initial application was found to be deficient and Commission staff issued a deficiency letter on
September 23, 2024.2 Suwannee Valley cured all deficiencies on March 26, 2026. 3
Suwannee Valley was established on May 15, 2017, and currently provides water service
to approximately 320 customers with a potential customer base of approximately 348 customers.
Wastewater service is provided by individual septic tank systems. This Order addresses the
application for a grandfather water certificate, rates, charges, and initial customer deposits. We
have jurisdiction pursuant to Section 367.171, F.S.
Decision
I. 	Acknowledgment of Application for Grandfather Water Certificate
A. Legal Standard
Under Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., on the day a county declares it is subject to the
provisions of Chapter 367, any utility engaged in the operation or construction of a non-exempt
water or wastewater system shall be entitled to receive a certificate for the area served by the
utility. Within 90 days after the day this chapter becomes applicable to it, the utility shall file an
application for a grandfather certificate. The filing requirements for a grandfather application are
set forth in Rule 25-30.035, F.A.C.
B. Analysis
The Utility’s application for certificate under grandfather rights to provide water service
in Columbia County is in compliance with Section 367.171(2)(b), F.S., and Rule 25-30.035,
F.A.C. An adequate service territory description and system maps were provided. As the Utility
has its own treatment facilities, Suwannee Valley filed warranty deeds as proof of ownership of
the land on which the Utility’s facilities are located as required by Rule 25-30.035(11), F.A.C. A
description of the Utility’s territory is described in Attachment A.
As stated in the Background above, Suwannee Valley currently provides water service to
approximately 320 customers with a potential customer base of approximately 348 customers.
2 Document No. 09166-2024, filed September 23, 2024, in Docket No. 20240123-WU.
3 Document No. 09357-2024, filed October 3, 2024; Document No. 15354-2025, filed December 5, 2025; Document
No. 15452-2024, filed December 16, 2025; Document No. 15494-2025, filed December 19, 2025; Document No.
01017-2026, filed February 9, 2026; Document No. 01800-2026, filed March 26, 2026, in Docket No. 20240123-
WU.

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The Utility does not have any outstanding citations, violations, or consent orders on file with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The Utility is aware of its obligation to submit its 2026 Annual Report pursuant to Rule
25-30.110, F.A.C, and is also aware of its obligation to pay regulatory assessment fees (RAFs)
pursuant to Rule 25-30.120, F.A.C. During the pendency of this docket, the Utility filed a 2025
Annual Report and paid its 2024 RAFs. In addition, the Utility is aware that it must maintain its
books and records according to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’
Uniform System of Accounts.
C. Conclusion
Based on the above, Suwannee Valley’s application shall be acknowledged and the
Utility shall be granted Certificate 696-W, effective May 16, 2024, to serve the territory
described in Attachment A. This Order shall serve as Suwannee Valley’s certificate and shall be
retained by the Utility.
II. 	Rates, Charges, and Deposits
The Utility consists of several water systems. The County approved Suwannee Valley’s
current monthly water rates and charges for Woodgate, Country Dale, College Manor, Suwannee
Valley Estates, and Brandon Brent. Woodgate and Country Dale rates consist of a base facility
charge (BFC), which includes a 3,000 gallonage allotment and a gallonage charge per 1,000
gallons over 3,000 gallons. College Manor and Suwanee Valley Estates rates consist of a BFC
for all meter sizes and a charge per 1,000 gallons. The monthly rates for Brandon Brent consist
of a BFC and a four-tier inclining block rate structure. With the exception of Suwannee Valley
Estates, which serves only residential customers, all systems apply the same rate structure to both
residential and general service customers. In addition, the Brandon Brent system has a billing
charge of $4.50, which was inherited when the system was acquired from the City of Lake City.
The Utility indicated that the billing charge is assessed for labor, paper, and postage cost for
mailing customer’s bills. Based on this charge, it appears the operation and maintenance expense
associated with billing is not embedded in rates. Therefore, the billing charge shall be continued
until a subsequent rate proceeding.
Suwannee Valley has separate miscellaneous service charges for each system. Since the
charges vary across the systems, the Utility requested uniform miscellaneous service charges to
reflect that the cost incurred is the same across all of the systems. Therefore, we find that the
miscellaneous service charges shall be modified as discussed in Section III. However, the late
payment charge and non-sufficient funds (NSF) charge are uniform across all systems and shall
remain unchanged. In addition, Suwannee Valley’s initial customer deposits must be revised, as
addressed in Section V, to be consistent with our practice. Finally, Suwannee Valley’s tariff
included service availability charges at actual cost. After an inquiry from Commission staff, the
Utility indicated the service availability charges were for meter and line installations (tap-in) to
connect new customers to the Utility facilities. We find that the tap-in charge is appropriate at

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actual cost. However, historically, we have defined the dollar amount for the 5/8-inch x 3/4-inch
meter size. Therefore, we address the appropriate meter installation charge in Section IV.
We find that of the Utility’s rates and charges that were in effect when the County
transferred jurisdiction to us, only the rates and charges shown on Schedule No. 1 are appropriate
and shall be approved. The rates and charges shall be effective for services rendered or
connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets. The Utility shall be
required to charge the approved rates and charges until authorized to change them by us in a
subsequent proceeding.
III. 	Miscellaneous Service Charges
Section 367.091, F.S., authorizes us to establish, increase, or change a rate or charge
other than monthly rates or service availability charges. As shown in Table 1, the miscellaneous
service charges vary across systems. The existing miscellaneous service charges include charges
that have become obsolete pursuant Rule 25-30.460, F.A.C. In order to achieve administrative
efficiency and remove the disparities between the miscellaneous service charges, the Utility
requested 	uniform miscellaneous 	charges. 	Suwannee 	Valley 	provided 	justification 	for 	its
requested charges.
Table 1
Suwannee Valley’s Existing Miscellaneous Service Charges (All systems)
Existing Charges
Initial Connection Charge
(Suwannee Valley Est. and College Manor)
$25.00
Reconnection Charge
(Suwannee Valley Est. and College Manor)
$25.00
Normal Reconnection Charge
(Woodgate, Country Dale, and Brandon Brent)
$34.50
Violation Reconnection Charge
(Woodgate, Country Dale, and Brandon Brent)
$34.50
Premises Visit Charge
(Woodgate, Country Dale, and Brandon Brent)
$34.50
Late Payment Charge
(All systems)
$10.00
Nonsufficient Funds Charge
(All systems)
Per Florida Statute
Meter Tampering Charge
(Woodgate, Country Dale, and Brandon Brent)
Actual Cost
Meter Tampering Charge
(Suwannee Valley Est. and College Manor)
$75.00
Source: Document No. 08452-2024, filed on August 14, 2024, in Docket No. 20240123-WU.

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A. Violation Reconnection and Premises Visit Charges
The existing miscellaneous service charges included initial connection and normal
reconnection charges. Suwannee Valley’s request did not include the initial connection and
normal reconnection charges, which is consistent with Rule 25-30.460, F.A.C. The Utility
requested uniform violation reconnection and premises visit charges for its systems.
A violation reconnection charge is levied prior to reconnection of an existing customer
after discontinuance of service for cause. The service performed for violation reconnection
requires two trips, which includes one trip to turn off service and a subsequent trip to turn on
service once the violation has been remedied. We adjusted the cost breakdown for rounding and
added the markup for RAFs. Based on labor and transportation to and from the service territory,
We approve violation reconnection charges of $142.00 for normal hours and $153.00 for after
hours. Our calculations are shown in Table 2.
Table 2
Violation Reconnection Charge
Activity
Normal
Hours Cost 	Activity
After
Hours Cost
Labor (Administrative)
($27.80/hr x 1/4 hr) 	$6.95
Labor (Administrative)
($41.70/hr x 1/4 hr) 	$10.42
Labor (Field)
($28.90/hr x 1/2 hr ) 	$14.45
Labor (Field)
($43.35/hr x 1/2 hr) 	$21.68
Transportation
($0.725/mile x 79 miles-to/from x 2) 	$114.55
Transportation
($0.725/mile x 79 miles-to/from x 2) 	$114.55
Mark up for RAFs (4.5%) 	$6.12 	Mark up for RAFs (4.5%) 	$6.60
Total 	$142.07 	Total 	$153.25
Source: Utility Cost Justification with staff adjustments for rounding.
A premises visit charge is levied when a service representative visits a premises to
discontinue service for nonpayment of a due and collectible bill and the customer pays the
service representative or otherwise makes satisfactory arrangements to pay the bill and service is
not discontinued. A premises visit is also levied when a service representative visits a premises at
the customer’s request to (1) initiate service, (2) temporarily disconnect, (3) reconnect service
after a temporary disconnection, or (4) assess a service issue and it is found to be the customer’s
responsibility. We adjusted the cost breakdown for rounding and added the markup for RAFs.
Based on labor and transportation to and from the service territory, we approve premises visit
charges of $137.00 for normal hours and $146.00 for after hours. Our calculations are shown in
Table 3.

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Table 3
Premises Visit Charge
Activity
Normal
Hours Cost 	Activity
After
Hours Cost
Labor (Administrative)
($27.80/hr x 1/4 hr) 	$6.95
Labor (Administrative)
($41.70/hr x 1/4 hr) 	$10.42
Labor (Field)
($28.90/hr x 1/2 hr) 	$9.62
Labor (Field)
($43.35/hr x 1/3hr) 	$14.44
Transportation
($0.725/mile x 79 miles-to/from x 2) 	$114.55
Transportation
($0.725/mile x 79 miles-to/from x 2) 	$114.55
Mark up for RAFs (4.5%) 	$5.90 	Mark up for RAFs (4.5%) 	$6.27
Total 	$137.02 	Total 	$145.68
Source: Utility Cost Justification with staff adjustments for RAFs and rounding.
B. Tampering or Prohibited Connection or Use Charge
The Utility’s meter tampering charges consist of $75 for the College Manor and
Suwannee Valley Estates subdivisions. The meter tampering charges for Woodgate, Country
Dale, and Brandon Brent are at actual cost. Rule 25-30.320(2)(j), F.A.C., provides that a utility
may refuse or discontinue service without notice in the event of unauthorized or fraudulent use
of service. If service is discontinued due to fraudulent use, the Utility may, as a condition of
restoration, require the customer to (i) make, at the customer’s expense, all necessary changes to
piping or equipment to eliminate the illegal use, and (ii) pay an amount reasonably estimated to
reflect the revenue deficiency resulting from the fraudulent use. Based on the above, we find that
the tampering charge of $75 for College Manor and Suwannee Valley Estates subdivisions shall
be discontinued, and instead shall be approved at actual cost.
Table 4
Staff Recommended Miscellaneous Service Charges
Normal Hours 	After Hours
Violation Reconnection 	$142.00 	$153.00
Premises Visit Charge 	$137.00 	$146.00
Meter Tampering Charge 	Actual Cost
NSF Charge* 	Pursuant to Section 68.065, F.S.
Late Payment Charge* 	$10.00
C. Conclusion
Based on the above, the appropriate miscellaneous service charges shown on Table 4
shall be approved. The Utility shall be required to file a proposed customer notice to reflect the
approved charges. The approved charges shall be effective for service rendered or connections
made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(2),
F.A.C. In addition, the tariff sheets shall be approved upon Commission staff’s verification that
the tariffs are consistent with our decision and that the proposed customer notice is adequate.

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IV. 	Meter Installation Charge
Currently, the Utility’s tariff has service availability charges as actual cost. As stated in
Section II, after an inquiry from Commission staff, the Utility indicated the service availability
charges were for meter and line installations (tap-in) to connect new customers to the Utility
facilities. In Section II, we indicated the Utility’s tap-in charge is appropriate. However, the
meter installation charge shall be defined for the 5/8-inch by 3/4-inch meter size. The Utility’s
cost justification for a meter installation charge includes the cost of materials and labor. We have
reviewed Suwannee Valley’s cost justification and determined it to be reasonable. We find that
the proposed meter installation charge of $219 for the 5/8-inch x 3/4-inch meter size shall be
approved.
Based on the above, the appropriate meter installation charge is $219 and shall be
approved. The Utility shall file a tariff sheet and a proposed customer notice. The Utility shall
provide notice to potential customers who have requested service within 12 calendar months
prior to the month the application was filed and up until this Order becomes final. The approved
charge shall be effective for connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff
sheet. The Utility shall provide proof of the date notice was given within 10 days of the date of
notice.
V. 	Initial Customer Deposits
Rule 25-30.311, F.A.C., provides the criteria for collecting, administering, and refunding
customer deposits. Customer deposits are designed to minimize the exposure of bad debt expense
for the Utility and, ultimately, the general body of ratepayers. An initial customer deposit ensures
that the cost of providing service is recovered from the cost causer. Historically, we have set
initial customer deposits equal to two times the average estimated bill. The dollar amount for the
residential 5/8-inch x 3/4-inch meter size is defined and all other residential and all general
service meter sizes are reflected as two times the average bill. In the Utility’s tariff, the initial
customer deposits for the residential and general service 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter size is $85. All
other meter sizes are at actual cost.
To be consistent with our practice, we find that the appropriate initial customer deposit
shall be $85 for the residential 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter sizes. The initial customer deposits for
all other residential meter sizes and all general service meter sizes shall be two times the average
estimated bill. The approved initial customer deposits shall be effective for services rendered or
connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-
30.475, F.A.C. The Utility shall be required to collect the approved deposits until authorized to
change them by us in a subsequent proceeding.
Based on the foregoing, it is
ORDERED by the Florida Public Service Commission that Suwannee Valley Utilities,
LLC’s application for a grandfather application is hereby acknowledged and Suwannee Valley
Utilities, LLC is granted Certificate No. 696-W, effective May 16, 2024, to serve the territory

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described in Attachment A of this Order. This Order shall service as Suwannee Valley Utilities,
LLC’s certificate and shall be retained by Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC. It is further
ORDERED that the rates, charges, and initial customer deposits shown on attached
Schedule 1 are appropriate and approved. The rates and charges shall be effective for services
rendered or connection made after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets. Suwannee
Valley Utilities, LLC shall be required to charge the approved rates and charges until authorized
to change them by us in a subsequent proceeding. It is further
ORDERED that the appropriate miscellaneous service charges shown in Table 4 of this
Order shall be approved. Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC shall be required to file a proposed
customer notice to reflect the approved charges. The approved charges shall be effective for
service rendered or connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet
pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(2), F.A.C. In addition, the tariff sheets shall be approved upon
Commission staff’s verification that the tariffs are consistent with our decision and that the
proposed customer notice is adequate. It is further
ORDERED that the appropriate meter installation charge is $219. Suwannee Valley
Utilities, LLC shall file a tariff sheet and proposed customer notice. Suwannee Valley Utilities
LLC shall provide notice to the potential customers how have requested service within 12
calendar months prior to the month the application was filed and up until this Order becomes
final. The approved charge shall be effective for connections made on or after the stamped
approval date on the tariff sheet. Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC shall provide proof of the date
notice was given within 10 days of the date of notice. It is further
ORDERED that the appropriate initial customer deposit amount shall be $85 for the
residential 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch meter sizes. The initial customer deposits for all other residential
meter sizes and all general service meter sizes shall be two times the average estimated bill. The
approved initial customer deposits shall be effective for services rendered or connections made
on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C.
Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC shall be required to collect the approved deposits until
authorized to change them by us in a subsequent proceeding. It is further
ORDERED that the provisions of this Order, issued as proposed agency action, shall
become final and effective upon the issuance of a Consummating Order unless an appropriate
petition, in the form provided by Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code, is received by
the Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, by the
close of business on the date set forth in the “Notice of Further Proceedings” attached hereto. It
is further
ORDERED that in the event this Order becomes final, this docket shall remain open for
Commission staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and customer notice were filed by
Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC and approved by Commission staff. Once this action is
complete, this docket shall be closed administratively.

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By ORDER of the Florida Public Service Commission this 19th day of May, 2026.
ADAM TEITZMAN Commission Clerk Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 413-6770 www.floridapsc.com
Copies furnished: A copy of this document is provided to the parties of record at the time of issuance and, if applicable, interested persons.
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NOTICE OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
The Florida Public Service Commission is required by Section 120.569(1), Florida Statutes, to notify parties of any administrative hearing that is available under Section 120.57, Florida Statutes, as well as the procedures and time limits that apply. This notice should not be construed to mean all requests for an administrative hearing will be granted or result in the relief sought.
Mediation may be available on a case-by-case basis. If mediation is conducted, it does not affect a substantially interested person's right to a hearing.
The action proposed herein approving revised miscellaneous service charges, meter installation charge, and initial customer deposits is preliminary in nature. Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the action proposed by this order may file a petition for a formal proceeding, in the form provided by Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code. This petition must be received by the Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, by the close of business on June 9, 2026.
In the absence of such a petition, this order shall become final and effective upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.

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Any objection or protest filed in this/these docket(s) before the issuance date of this order
is considered abandoned unless it satisfies the foregoing conditions and is renewed within the
specified protest period.
Any party adversely affected by the Commission's final action in this matter may request:
1) reconsideration of the decision by filing a motion for reconsideration with the Office of
Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, within
fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this order in the form prescribed by Rule 25-22.060, Florida
Administrative Code; or 2) judicial review by the Florida Supreme Court in the case of an
electric, gas or telephone utility or the First District Court of Appeal in the case of a water and/or
wastewater utility by filing a notice of appeal with the Office of Commission Clerk, and filing a
copy of the notice of appeal and the filing fee with the appropriate court. 	This filing must be
completed within thirty (30) days after the issuance of this order, pursuant to Rule 9.110, Florida
Rules of Appellate Procedure. 	The notice of appeal must be in the form specified in Rule
9.900(a), Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

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DESCRIPTION OF TERRITORY SERVED
Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC
Columbia County
DESCRIPTION: (WOODGATE VILLAGE)
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBING A WATER UTILILTY SERVICE AREA AS LIES IN
SECTION(S) 5 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY,
FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION
5, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN
N.88°25'26"E., ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4, 12.02 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF PARCELS BEING SUBJECT TO SAID WATER
UTILITY SERVICE AREA; THENCE CONTINUE N.88°25'26"E„ 381.44 FEET; THENCE
CONTINUE N.88°25'26"E., 500.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
SW PINEMOUNT ROAD; THENCE CONTINUE N.88°25'26"E., 215.83 FEET TO THE
SOUTHERLY 	RIGHT-OF-WAY 	LINE 	OF 	SAID 	SW 	PINEMOUNT 	ROAD; 	THENCE
CONTINUE N.88°25'26"E., 221.40 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF SAID SW 1/4 OF THE
SE 1/4, ALSO BEING THE NE CORNER OF "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 1" AS PER
THE 	PLAT 	THEREOF 	RECORDED 	IN 	PLAT 	BOOK 	5, 	PAGE 	16; 	THENCE 	RUN
S.02'°04'28"E., ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 1",
687.56 FEET TO THE SE CORNER OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 1", ALSO
BEING THE NE CORNER OF "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 2" AS PER THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE(S) 84 AND 84A, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE CONTINUE S.02°04'28"E„
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 2", 638.94 FEET TO
THE SE CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 5, ALSO BEING THE NE
CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE S.02°07'50"E.,
STILL ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 2" 991.82 FEET;
THENCE 	RUN 	S.88°23'00"W., 	ALONG 	THE 	SOUTH 	LINE 	OF 	SAID 	"WOODGATE
VILLAGE UNIT 2", 529.39 FEET TO THE SW CORNER OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE
UNIT 2", ALSO BEING THE SE CORNER OF "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 3" AS PER
THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 83 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE CONTINUE S.88°23'00"W.,
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 3", 783.44 FEET TO
THE SW CORNER OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 3"; THENCE N.02°13'36"W.,
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 3", 992.57 FEET TO

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THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8, ALSO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 5;
THENCE N.02°28'44"W., STILL ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF "WOODGATE VILLAGE
UNIT 3", 225.18 FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 3",
ALSO BEING THE SW CORNER OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 1"; THENCE
N.02°26'52"W., ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID "WOODGATE VILLAGE UNIT 1",
530.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID SW PINEMOUNT
ROAD; THENCE RUN N.00°00'50"W., 139.96 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF SAID SW PINEMOUNT ROAD; THENCE N.02°37'33"W., 431.73 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
DESCRIPTION: (COLLEGE MANOR)
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBING A WATER UTILILTY SERVICE AREA AS LIES IN
SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NE CORNER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 17
EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN S.00°21'00"W., 569.36 FEET TO THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.A.L RAILROAD; THENCE S.83°54'00"W„ ALONG
SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.A.L. RAILROAD, 622.00 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING; THENCE S.00°30'00"W„ 1367.45 FEET; THENCE N.89°45'00"W., 1277.93
FEET; 	THENCE 	N.02°57'00"E., 	420.00 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.89°45'00"E., 	36.00 	FEET;
THENCE N.02°57'00"E„ 816.42 FEET TO THE AFOREMENTIONED SOUTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY 	LINE 	OF 	S.A.L. 	RAILROAD; 	THENCE 	N.83°54'00"E., 	ALONG 	SAID 	SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY 	LINE 	OF 	S.A.L. 	RAILROAD, 	1196.99 	FEET 	TO 	THE 	POINT 	OF
BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
DESCRIPTION: (BRANDON HEIGHTS)
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBING A WATER UTILILTY SERVICE AREA AS LIES IN
SECTION(S) 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY,
FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN
N.04°07'20"W., 	1354.49 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.84°30'02"W., 	1318.65 	FEET; 	THENCE
S.04°29'19"E., 1310.29 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE S.04°29'19"E„ 16.17 FEET TO THE

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SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26, ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE S.02°12'28"W., 1255.71 FEET; THENCE S.02°02'48"W., 60.45 FEET; THENCE
S.03°44'07"W., 281.13 FEET; THENCE N.85°04'51"E., 554.44 FEET; THENCE N.85°02'02".,
50.66 FEET; THENCE N.85°07'49"E., 675.23 FEET; THENCE S.03°32'31"W., 981.22 FEET;
THENCE N.85°26'08"E., 1320.73 FEET; THENCE N.03°33'57"E., 283.31 FEET; THENCE
N.85°39'24"E., 532.14 FEET; THENCE S.06°44'32"E., 216.80 FEET; THENCE N.86°16'02"E.,
703.38 FEET; THENCE N.05°46'18"E, 31.79 FEET; THENCE S.86°16'02"W., 580.29 FEET;
THENCE N.06°44'32"W., 653.03 FEET; THENCE N.07°05'32"E., 48.17 FEET; THENCE
N.09°10'49" 	W., 	568.61 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.85°30'11"W., 	478.02 	FEET; 	THENCE
N.03°29'42"E., 	858.91 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.85°05'43"W., 	783.37 	FEET; 	THENCE
S.03°36'44"W., 	456.16 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.85°05'43"W., 	483.75 	FEET; 	THENCE
N.03°36'44"E., 801.71 FEET; THENCE S.85°05'43"W., 30.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
DESCRIPTION: (COUNTRY DALE)
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBING A WATER UTILILTY SERVICE AREA AS LIES IN
SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 28,
TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN
S.89°49'13"E., 50.00 FEET; THENCE N.00°27'08"W., 981.10 FEET; THENCE S.89°41'08"E.,
271.64 FEET; THENCE N.00°24'08"W., 317.24 FEET; THENCE N.89°39'08"W., 358.59
FEET; THENCE S.00°27'08"E„ 1068.79 FEET; THENCE S.89°27'31"W., 193.54 FEET;
THENCE S.03°09'52"W., 256.10 FEET; THENCE S.86°33'51"W., 184.92 FEET; THENCE
N.02°43'35"W., 	277.62 	FEET; 	THENCE 	S.89°27'31"W., 	561.76 	FEET; 	THENCE
N.00°05'41"W., 94.40 FEET; THENCE S.89°27'32"W., 276.86 FEET; THENCE S.00°05'40"E.,
94.40 FEET; THENCE S.00°05'41"E., 514.58 FEET; THENCE N.89°27'31"E., 1283.87 FEET;
THENCE N.00°27'08"W., 271.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.

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DESCRIPTION: (SUWANNEE VALLEY ESTATES)
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBING A WATER UTILILTY SERVICE AREA AS LIES IN
SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH,
RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN THENCE NORTHERLY
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 22, 85.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE N.01°07'45"E„ ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 22,
1234.15 FEET, TO THE SW CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION
22; THENCE N.70°46'00"E., 398.51 FEET; THENCE N.19°14'00"W., PARALLEL TO U.S.
HIGHWAY 	NO. 	41, 	15.29 	FEET; 	THENCE 	N.70°46'00"E., 	50.00 	FEET; 	THENCE
S.19°14'00"E., 	PARALLEL 	TO 	U.S. 	HIGHWAY 	NO. 	41, 	330.00 	FEET; 	THENCE
N.70°46'00"E., 277.00 FEET; THENCE S.19°14'00"E., ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 41, 1222.35 FEET; THENCE S.89°01'00"W., 1214.25 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.

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FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
authorizes
Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC
pursuant to
Certificate Number 696-W
to provide water service in Columbia County in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 367,
Florida Statutes, and the Rules, regulations, and Orders of this Commission in the territory
described by the Orders of this Commission. This authorization shall remain in force and effect
until superseded, suspended, cancelled or revoked by Order of this Commission.
Order Number 	Date Issued 	Docket Number 	Filing Type
PSC-2026-0156-PAA-WU 	05/19/2026 	20240123-WU 	Grandfather Certificate

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Suwannee Valley Utilities, LLC
Existing Monthly Water Rates
Woodgate and Country Dale
Residential and General Service
Base Facility Charge by Meter Size
All Meter Sizes 	$30.00
Charge per 1,000 gallons
0 - 3,000 gallons – Residential and General Service 	$0.00
Over 3,000 gallons – Residential 	$3.50
Over 3,000 gallons – General Service 	$7.50
College Manor Utilities, LLC
Residential and General Service
All Meter Sizes 	$23.66
Charge Per 1,000 gallons 	$2.36
Suwannee Valley Estates
Residential and General Service
All Meter Sizes 	$24.14
Charge Per 1,000 gallons 	$3.47
Brandon Brent Residential Service
Residential Service
Base Facility Charge by Meter Size
3/4" 	$23.05
1" 	$57.61
1-1/2" 	$115.23
2" 	$184.35
3" 	$368.69
4" 	$576.10
6" 	$1,152.16
8" 	$1,843.48
Charge per 1,000 gallons
0 - 5,000 gallons 	$2.96
5,001 - 10,000 gallons 	$4.45
10,001 - 15,000 gallons 	$5.94
Over 15,000 gallons 	$7.41

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Brandon Brent General Service
Billing Charge – Residential and General Service 	$4.50
Miscellaneous Service Charges
Late Payment Charge 	$10.00
Nonsufficient Funds Charge 	Pursuant to Florida Statute
Service Availability Charges
(for all subdivisions)
Tap-in Charge 	Actual Cost
Meter Size Base Facility Charge Gallonage Tier, Charge per 1,000 gallons
3/4” 	$23.05 	0 -5,000 	$2.96 	5,001 - 10,000 	$4.45 	10,001 - 15,000 	$5.94 	Above 15,000 	$7.41
1” 	$57.61 	0 -12,500 $2.96 	12,501 - 25,000 	$4.45 	25,001 - 37,500 	$5.94 	Above 37,500 	$7.41
1-1/2” 	$115.23 	0 -25,000 $2.96 	25,001 - 50,000 	$4.45 	50,001 - 75,000 	$5.94 	Above 75,000 	$7.41
2” 	$184.35 	0 -40,000 $2.96 	40,001 - 80,000 	$4.45 	80,001 - 120,000 $5.94 	Above 120,000 	$7.41
3” 	$368.69 	0 -80,000 $2.96 	80,001 - 160,000 $4.45 160,001 - 240,000 $5.94 	Above 240,000 	$7.41
4” 	$576.10 	0 -125,000 $2.96 125,001 - 250,000 $4.45 250,001 - 375,000 $5.94 	Above 375,000 	$7.41