Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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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 January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed 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 WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 38.39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”) TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED FRANCHISE FEE RATE AND REVISED LICENSE FEES FOR WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE OPEN MARKET AREA; 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
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) may consider adopting the proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
Broward County is responsible for ensuring collection, hauling, and transportation services for solid waste generated within the unincorporated areas of Broward County, including the portion known as the “Open Market Area.” Private waste collectors that wish to provide hauling services in the Open Market Area must first receive a license from Broward County Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
Section 38.39 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) sets forth the franchise fee rates for waste collection services in the Open Market Area as well as other fees associated with these licenses.
This Resolution would amend Section 38.39 of the Administrative Code to revise the fees for waste collection services in the Open Market Area. The changes include an increase in the franchise fee that licensed waste collectors must pay for providing services in the Open Market Area to commercial, industrial, and mobile home park properties from 15 percent to 20 percent of the revenue collected. It also raises the license application fee from $500 to $1,000 and the annual license fee from $2,000 to $2,500.
If adopted, the revised franchise and license fees will apply to all waste collection services rendered in the Open Market Area on or after March 1, 2026. Waste collectors operating in the Open Market Area will be required to pay the revised fees in order to obtain or renew a license and continue providing services in unincorporated Broward County.
Source of Additional Information
Michael J. Kerr, Chief Counsel, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No Fiscal Impact.