Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
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 March 3, 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 ("Board") may consider adopting the proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
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 Was...
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