I just received the “Notification of Completion and Connection Fee Amount Due”. I think my Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) rate and connection fee is inaccurate; how can I appeal?
A formal appeal process exists for property owners who request their ERC rate be reconsidered. However, it is important to note that the 90-day deadline for payment and connection is NOT suspended during the appeal process. The six-tier appeal process is outlined as follows: 1. Any property owner requesting a further explanation of how the ERC for his/her property was determined shall direct such request in writing no later than 30-days following the mailing date of the “Official 90-Day Sewer Connection Notification” to the address listed below: ATTN: ERC APPEAL Paul Bohlander, City Program Manager 200 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 2. The Program Management Team (PMT) will provide the basis for the calculation of the connection fee to the property owner within 10-days of receipt of the request. 3. If the property owner desires a reconsideration of that calculation, he/she must submit a letter within 30-days of the PMT’s letter, explaining the basis for the r