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Ordinance Amending Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article IV; Division 2: Name; Subsection 14-102 Definitions; Subsection 14-104 Creation of Unit and Legal Description of Hernando County Solid Waste Collection Municipal Services Benefit Unit
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Universal Solid Waste Collection District exists to promote the common interest of the people to provide for the effectuation and financing of a refuse collection system that it is necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the unit. Chapter 14 of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances provides for the periodic review of the existing universal solid waste collection district boundaries. The current district boundaries were expanded in 2013. The solid waste collection district boundaries were previously discussed with the Board at Workshops held in March 2023 and November 2023. At that time, the Board requested to add Option 1 and Option 2 and a list of subdivisions to the current universal collection area. Also, the County is currently in the request for proposals (RFP) process for the solid waste collection contract that will begin in 2026. This Ordinance will have a direct impact on the collection costs in that contract.
The Notice of Public Hearing was published on January 3, 2025, and the Business Impact Statement was published on the County’s website on December 20, 2024.
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Section 14-45 of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances and Sections 125.01 and 403.706, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Ordinance.