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Ratification of Resolution Increasing Annual Solid Waste Disposal Assessment Rates
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Solid Waste Department Assessment has been in effect since 1990. This assessment is paid by every single-family and multi-family residential unit in the County to cover the cost of disposing of their trash. The amounts collected pay for the operations of the landfill and convenience centers and are not used for trash collection services. The rates are currently $94.91 (single-family) and $85.78 (multi-family) per unit.
The Solid Waste Department requested an increase in the Solid Waste Disposal Assessment rates at a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on July 9, 2024. This increase is necessary due to inflation, the rising operational costs, and bond payments due to construction of Cell 4. At that time, the Board modified staff's recommended increase per unit by a 3.3% increase and set the rate to $98.04 (single-family) and $88.61 (multi-family).
The assessment for each parcel of property will be based upon each parcel's classification and total number of assessable residential units attributed to that parcel. The following tables reflect the proposed solid waste disposal assessment schedules.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The solid waste disposal assessment for calendar year 2025 will be $98.04 for 85,506 single family residential units and $88.61 per unit for 1,774 multi-family residential units. The total estimated amount to be collected is $8,113,192.26 at a 95% collection rate.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to set Solid Waste Disposal Assessment rates pursuant to Section 403.7049 and Chapters 125 and 197, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board ratify its decision of July 9, 2024, by adopting a resolution and authorizing the Chairperson's signature thereon, increasing the Annual Solid Waste Disposal Assessment rate from $94.91 to $98.04 for single-family residential units a...
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