Subject:
Title
Brevard County Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 - Solid Waste
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Fiscal Impact:
Approximately $8,000,000 in potential additional revenue
Dept/Office:
Solid Waste Management Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners hold a public hearing and consider adopting the amendments to Brevard County Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 - Solid Waste.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Under Chapter 403.706, Florida Statutes, Brevard County has the responsibility and authority to provide for the operation of a Solid Waste Management System to meet the disposal needs of all the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. Brevard County Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 - Solid Waste was last updated in 2014. Since that time, conditions in Brevard County have significantly changed. As such, the Ordinance requires several amendments to ensure a robust and efficient Solid Waste Management System that can expand with the growing disposal needs of Brevard County.
The proposed amended Brevard County Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 - Solid Waste would accomplish the following:
* Correct scrivener's errors (all sections).
* Replace the word "Agreement" with "Contract" (all sections).
* Amend definitions of Landclearing Debris and Yard Waste and update to include a definition of Proof of Origin (Section 94-1).
* Amend ordinance regarding Yard Waste collection to include paying applicable fees and charges and require proof of origin of debris (Section 94-49).
* Amend ordinance regarding disposal and removal of Construction and Demolition Debris and Landclearing Debris to include paying applicable fees and charges and require proof of origin of debris (Section 94-76).
* Amend and update ordinance regarding collection contracts to specify selection of collection contractor through solicitation of competitive bids (Section 94-91).
* Amend ordinance regarding roll-off permit application requirements to includ...
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