Subject:
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Adoption of Solid Waste Special Assessments, Fees and Charges and Ratification, Confirmation and Certification of the Solid Waste Special Assessment Rolls.
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Fiscal Impact:
The Solid Waste Disposal Assessment is tied to CPI-Garbage and Trash. For FY2026-27, the annual residential billing unit will increase by $3.87, and the annual commercial billing unit will increase by $11.18, which is a 5.33% increase.
In accordance with the Solid Waste & Recycle Collection Services Contract, all charges for residential and commercial collection may increase by either CPI-Garbage and Trash or 3%, whichever is lower. Since the CPI-Garbage and Trash annual index change was greater than 3%, beginning October 1, 2026, the collection rates will increase by 3% for residential and commercial properties.
Dept/Office:
Solid Waste Management Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt:
(1) The Annual Solid Waste Disposal Special Assessment Rate Resolution reflecting an incremental increase to the annual billing unit for residential properties of $3.87 and for commercial properties of $11.18 for FY2026-27.
(2) The Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Special Assessment Rate Resolution and Special Rates and Charges for Improved Non-Residential Property and Compensation Rates which reflect a 3% increase.
(3) The Schedule of Special Rates and Gate Charges Resolution which reflects a 5.33% increase.
(4) Ratify, Confirm, and Certify the Annual Disposal, Collection, and Recycling Special Assessment Rolls to the Brevard County Tax Collector.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
In accordance with Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 94, Brevard County Code of Ordinances (Chapter 94) on or before the fifteenth day of September of each year the Board shall hold a Public Hearing and adopt the special assessment rate resolutions for Solid Waste Disposal, and Collection and Recycling and ratify and...
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