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 Florida, the State-mandated Ocean Outfall Legislation Program, Advanced Metering Infrastructure implementation, and other regulatory obligations. The proposed increase is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in annual revenue, supporting approximately $435 million in bond financing for 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. The Mayor's office is the requester, and the matter is before the Board of County Commissioners.