WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

The document is a legislative 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, where it was accepted. 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, including specific project names, OMB numbers, proposed allocations, and contractors. The report states that the proposed adjustment would increase the monthly bill for low-usage households by approximately $0.82 and for the typical residential customer by approximately $3.77. The report also states that the average combined water and sewer bill will remain below 1% of the median household income. The report mentions that the rate adjustment would require an amendment to Implementing Order 4-110. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The report does not state a specific applicant or developer name. The report does not state a zoning or use change. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The report does not state a specific business opportunity for contractors or trades beyond the list of projects that would be cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved.