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HB 4015

Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Monique Miller

HB 4015 updates stormwater management fees in Brevard County, ensuring fair rates for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties, while allowing public input.

Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 4015

Summary of HB 4015: Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County

Bill Number: HB 4015
Introduced: March 6, 2025
Status: Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Sponsor: Rep. Justin Slaughter

Purpose and Intent

HB 4015 aims to amend existing legislation related to the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District in Brevard County, Florida. The bill seeks to update stormwater management user fees and remove obsolete language from previous laws. The intent is to ensure that the fee structure is equitable and reflective of the impact that different land uses have on the stormwater management system.

Key Provisions

  • Amendment of Existing Law: The bill revises Chapter 2001-336, Laws of Florida, to update the framework governing stormwater management user fees.

  • User Fee Structure:

    • The Board of Directors will levy an annual stormwater management user fee based on the impact of each parcel of land on the stormwater management system.
    • The fee structure will categorize land into three classifications: Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial.

  • Fee Rates for 2025-2026:

    • Residential parcels: $25 per acre
    • Agricultural parcels: $8.50 per acre
    • Commercial parcels: $52.50 per acre

  • Annual Adjustments: Starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the stormwater management fees will be adjusted annually based on the average monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the South Region of the United States. However, any increase will be capped at 10% above the previous year's fee.

  • Public Hearing Requirement: Before finalizing any fee, the Board of County Commissioners must hold a public hearing to allow property owners within the district to voice their opinions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Property Owners: All owners of residential, agricultural, and commercial properties within the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District will be affected by the new fee structure.
  • Local Government: The Board of Directors and the Board of County Commissioners will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the new fee structure and public hearing processes.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Timeline:

    • The bill was filed and introduced on March 6, 2025.
    • It has undergone several readings and referrals to various committees, currently residing in the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee as of November 18, 2025.

  • Effective Date: The provisions of this act will take effect upon becoming law.

Conclusion

HB 4015 represents a significant update to the stormwater management fee structure for the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, aiming to create a fair and sustainable approach to managing stormwater resources while ensuring community engagement through public hearings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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