TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: June 3, 2026
Title
RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT (THE FACILITIES AMENDMENT) TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PROCESSING AUTHORITY OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKGROUND: On June 7, 2023, the City Commission passed Resolution 23-112 approving the Interlocal Agreement Related to Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Processing Authority of Broward County, between Broward County and the City of Margate.
PURPOSE
The proposed Facilities Amendment to the Broward County Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority Interlocal Agreement (ILA) establishes rules regarding:
• Facility ownership and operations
• Cost protections
• Procedures if the Authority dissolves (“Wind Down”)
• Asset distribution and continuation of services
• Oversight and reporting requirements
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT
Facility Ownership
The Authority may own or operate:
• Transfer stations
• Recycling facilities
• Drop-off centers
• Organics processing facilities
The Authority cannot own landfills or waste-to-energy disposal facilities unless approved in the future by Broward County and a supermajority of participating municipalities.
Cost Protections
The Amendment establishes “Maximum Service Charges” and limits future increases unless approved by:
• The Executive Committee
• Broward County
• A supermajority of participating municipalities
This is intended to provide protection from unexpected rate increases.
Wind Down Procedures
The Amendment creates a process if the Authority dissolves, including:
• Transfer of services and contracts
• Distribution of assets
• Payment of debts and liabilities
If no alternative structure is approved, each city would become responsible for its own solid waste and recycling services within approximately 150 days.
Asset Transfers
If a city accepts ownership of Authority assets:
• The asset generally must continue being used for solid waste purposes for at least five years
• Certain financial obligations to other participating cities may apply
Oversight and Transparency
The Amendment requires:
• Facility inspections
• System reports
• Operational and capacity evaluations
WHAT THE AMENDMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE
The Amendment does not:
• Require recycling or composting ordinances
• Create a direct membership fee or tax
• Require cities to own facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Facilities Amendment because it:
• Provides operational and financial safeguards
• Clarifies responsibilities in the event the Authority dissolves
• Preserves local control over municipal solid waste policies
• Establishes protections related to future facility ownership and rate increases
Staff will continue monitoring development of the regional Master Plan and future financial impacts associated with the Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT: No direct participation fee is established in this Amendment. Service costs will continue to be determined through the regional Master Plan and future service agreements.
If the Facilities Amendment is not approved, the City of Margate will no longer be a member of the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County. Currently, there isn’t any provision to join the Solid Waste Authority later.
CONTACT PERSON: Curt Keyser, Director, 954-972-0828