TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: June 3, 2026
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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
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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...
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