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 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code for landfill rates, 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
The Broward County Charter requires the posting of notice and a public hearing for adoption of amendments to the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the public hearing required to amend Section 38.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
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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 modernization and enhancement projects.