WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

The document is a legislative item report regarding a proposed 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, effective October 1, 2026. The report was introduced on 7/9/2026, and the final action was on 7/21/2026, with the Board of County Commissioners accepting the item. The adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report lists projects and professional services agreements that would be immediately cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, with a total proposed allocation of $434,744,289. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The applicant/developer/owner is not stated; the report is from the Mayor to the Board of County Commissioners. The case/file number is 261269. The decision is 'Accepted' as of 7/21/2026. The report does not include public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The business opportunity for contractors and trades is the potential for work on the listed projects if the rate adjustment is approved, and the cancellation of those projects if it is not.