The Big Bend Water Authority (“Authority”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at 1313 1st Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment and consider the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The public is also free to state any objections to or support of the budget and rates. The Authority’s Board of Directors (“Board”) will consider adoption of the budget and rates with any amendments it deems advisable following the public hearing. A summary of the budget is provided below: