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 (WASD), effective October 1, 2026. The adjustment is countywide and would generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report was introduced on 7/9/2026 and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The report lists numerous projects and professional services agreements that would be cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, including projects related to Consent Decree compliance, Ocean Outfall Legislation, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and other infrastructure improvements. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a project, as this is a countywide rate adjustment, not a specific construction project. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.