WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · report

Miami-Dade County is proposing a 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), effective October 1, 2026. This adjustment is necessary to fund critical infrastructure improvements required by a Consent Decree with the United States and the State of Florida, the State-mandated Ocean Outfall Legislation Program, Advanced Metering Infrastructure implementation, and other regulatory requirements. The proposed adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in annual revenue, supporting approximately $435 million in bond financing for capital projects. Without this adjustment, critical projects and Professional Service Agreements (PSAs) with contractors like Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Hazen and Sawyer would be cancelled, potentially leading to penalties, claims, and increased future costs. The report lists numerous specific projects and associated PSAs that would be immediately cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, totaling over $434 million in proposed allocations. The Mayor's office is recommending this adjustment to ensure compliance with federal orders and maintain infrastructure integrity. The document does not mention any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.