Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M.A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Services
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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 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution amending the Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO WASTEWATER SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 38.20 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED SCHEDULE OF WASTEWATER LARGE USER RATES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 34-6 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances requires rates to be set by the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing. The Broward County Charter requires the posting of notice and a public hearing for adoption of amendments to the County Administrative Code (Exhibits 1 and 2).
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 proposed Wastewater Large User rates were presented to the Board of County Commissioners at the Budget Workshop on June 3, 2025 at the Governmental Center.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE 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 to treat wastewater flow from 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 2026 operating budget includes increases in Large User wastewater rates, effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2025. The proposed rates represent a 2.56% net increase in charges to Large Users (Exhibits 3 and 4). Staff has notified the Large Users and has advised them of the proposed rates. The following table shows a comparison of proposed and existing rates.
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Existing Fiscal Year 2025 Rates |
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Rates |
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Combined average cost per 1,000 gallons |
$3.12 |
$3.20 |
2.56% |
The Office of Management and Budget has approved this action.
Source of Additional Information
Alan W. Garcia, P.E., Director, Water and Wastewater Services, (954) 831-0702
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The proposed rates are expected to generate approximately $76.4 million in revenue in Fiscal Year 2026 to sufficiently fund the North Regional Wastewater Transmission, Treatment, and Disposal System's requirements.