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 at 5:01 p.m., on September 20, 2022, at the Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 422, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, 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 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 38.38 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”), TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED SCHEDULE OF LANDFILL RATES; UPDATING LANGUAGE RELATING TO WASTE DELIVERED BY RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS; 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 may consider adopting the proposed Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
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 in unincorporated Broward County, 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 (C&D), yard waste, waste tires, and discarded mobile homes and boats generated in Broward County.
To improve operations through modernization and funding of future capital projects, County staff proposes an increase to disposal rates at the BCL beginning January 1, 2023. Chapter 38.38 of the Broward County Administrative Code outlines the disposal rate schedule for the landfill, and any change to the rate schedule requires an Administrative Code change by Resolution. The proposed modification to current disposal rates include increases for bulk trash and construction and demolition (C&D) material from $50 per ton to $65 per ton; waste tires from $110 per ton to $130 per ton; boats, trailers, and mobile homes from $5 per foot to $10 per foot; sets a minimum fee for delinquent accounts of $10; and provides for various fees related to administrative and accounting expenses. The proposed revised rates remain competitive and are recommended to take effect on January 1, 2023.
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the County Attorney have reviewed and approved this action.
Source of Additional Information
Trevor M.A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The proposed rate increases, effective January 1, 2023, are anticipated to provide approximately $1.24 million in additional revenue during Fiscal Year 2023 to fund future modernization and enhancement projects. The annualized fiscal impact of the proposed rate increases is approximately $1.65 million in additional revenue.