FLORIDA CITY ANNEXATION AREA J

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

Miami-Dade County is considering the annexation of an unincorporated area, referred to as Area J, into the City of Florida City. The proposed ordinance, File Number 261266, outlines the change in municipal boundaries and amends the City's charter. Key conditions include the County retaining utility tax revenues and jurisdiction over residential garbage and refuse collection/disposal, unless delegated via a 20-year interlocal agreement. The County will also retain jurisdiction over certain restrictive covenants and areas/facilities of countywide significance, including a wellfield protection area, a rock pit preserve, and a natural forest community. The City of Florida City is required to pay $1,709.71 for outstanding stormwater bond debt service. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026, and is pending further action, including a public hearing before the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on September 10, 2026. The effective date is contingent upon the execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the County.