TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney
DATE: June 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Collection Services
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BACKGROUND
On July 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) adopted a new master ordinance to create, levy, and collect special assessments. The first step in the process of creating a new service municipal service benefit unit, otherwise known as a special assessment, is for the Board to adopt an Initial Assessment Resolution (“IAR”).
This IAR is to create a new solid waste special assessment to fund universal curbside collection services for residential properties in the unincorporated area. The special assessment will fund garbage, weekly carted yard waste, and weekly limited bulk collection. The estimated rate of assessment is $181.70 for each dwelling unit for the fiscal year of 2025-2026. Upon approval, this IAR will direct the County Administrator to prepare an assessment roll, schedule a final public hearing, and provide for public notice of the hearing.
ANALYSIS
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BUDGETARY IMPACT
The estimated solid waste cost to be assessed and apportioned among residential properties for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, is $9,266,700.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
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POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
To fully adopt this new solid waste special assessment, the Board will need to approve a Final Assessment Resolution, which will be considered during a final hearing on September 10, 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Collection Services.