Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Solid Waste & Recycling
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 38.38 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED SCHEDULE OF LANDFILL RATES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is necessary for the referenced action.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the Board to consider adopting a Resolution amending Section 38.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code pertaining to the rate schedule at the Broward County Landfill.
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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
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Solid Waste and Recycling Services operates the Broward County Landfill (BCL), located east of U.S. 27 and north of Sheridan Street in the southwestern portion of the County. The BCL currently accepts Class III waste from customers including bulk trash, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and waste tires generated in the County.
County staff proposed an increase to disposal rates at the BCL to fund capital improvement projects during the Broward County Budget Workshop held on May 14, 2024. The new disposal rates at the BCL would commence January 1, 2025. Section 38.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code establishes the rate schedule for the BCL, and any change to the rate schedule requires adoption of a resolution by the Board to amend the Administrative Code.
If approved, this item will increase the rate schedule for the BCL; specifically, rates to dispose of bulk trash and construction and demolition debris will increase from $85 per ton to $100 per ton and yard trash will increase from $50 per ton to $75 per ton. In addition to the revised rates schedule, payments made with a credit card, charge card, or bank debit card may be subject to a convenience fee pursuant to Section 35.6 of the Broward County Administrative Code. The proposed revised rates remain competitive within the region.
Source of Additional Information
Notosha Austin, Director, Solid Waste and Recycling Services (954) 474-1880
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The proposed rate increase is anticipated to provide an additional $1,600,000 in revenue during Fiscal Year 2025 to fund landfill enhancement projects.