FL S1640

Authorizes municipalities to collect special assessments from property owners to pay additional costs of renewable energy purchases that exceed a public utility's full avoided costs.

Adds renewable energy cost recovery as a permitted purpose for special assessments under Florida Statute 170.01, alongside existing improvements like streets, water systems, and parks.

Requires municipalities to have an agreement with the public utility before imposing special assessments for renewable energy costs under section 366.91 and 366.051 definitions.

Effective date is July 1, 2011.