R5W - Clarify Private Waste Contractor Fee Penalties

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “SOLID WASTE,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “PRIVATE WASTE CONTRACTORS,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 4, ENTITLED “SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 90-278 THEREOF, ENTITLED “FEES AND REQUIREMENTS; PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT” TO MAKE CERTAIN CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING THE PENALTIES PAYABLE FOR FAILURE TO PAY COLLECTION FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

September 3, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

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Ordinances - R5 W

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
September 3, 2025

11:10 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “SOLID WASTE,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “PRIVATE WASTE CONTRACTORS,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 4, ENTITLED “SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 90-278 THEREOF, ENTITLED “FEES AND REQUIREMENTS; PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT” TO MAKE CERTAIN CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING THE PENALTIES PAYABLE FOR FAILURE TO PAY COLLECTION FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

This item was prepared at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt to update and clarify Ordinance 2024-4670 which was adopted on November 20, 2024 and set forth the requirements for C&D container permits and the associated permit fees. Section 90-278 needs to be amended to delete the reference to section 90-277, which was repealed in Ordinance 2024-4670, to correct a scrivener’s error relating to the alpha numbering in section 90-278(7)(b), and to clarify the penalty for failure to remit C&D collection fees.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? No (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

No

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

11:10 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Solid Waste Fees/Requirements/Penalties for Non-payment. (Bhatt) CA

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