Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M.A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution amending section 38.20 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code") to prescribe a revised schedule of Wastewater Large User Rates. (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to set rates pursuant to Section 34-6 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the public hearing required to amend Section 38.20 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
The Board of County Commissioners directed the County Administrator to publish the notice of public hearing on August 22, 2024 during the regular commission meeting.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Broward County owns and operates the North Regional Wastewater Transmission, Treatment, and Disposal System on behalf of Broward County and 11 Large Users (the cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac; North Springs Improvement District; Parkland Utilities; and Royal Utility). The County's agreements with these Large Users require that the rates charged for these services be revised annually.
The recommended Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget includes increases in Large User wastewater rates, effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2024. The proposed rates represent a 6.84% net increase in charges to Large Users. Staff has notified the Large Users and has advised them of the proposed rates. The Wastewater Large User rates were presented to the Board of County Commissioners at the Budg...
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