WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

This is a legislative report to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners 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 proposed to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report states that without the increase, approximately $435 million in projects would be cancelled, including specific projects and Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) listed in Figure 1. The report is before the Board, with an agenda date of July 21, 2026. The report does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred) as it is a report for information. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The report includes a list of projects that would be cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, including project names, OMB numbers, proposed allocations, and associated contractors. The report states the proposed rate 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 states the adjustment applies countywide to retail customers in WASD's service areas. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The report does not state a zoning or use change. The report does not state a specific applicant or developer name; the requester is the Mayor. The report does not state a case number; the file number is 261269. The report does not state a final decision. Key dates include: Introduced 7/9/2026, Agenda Date 7/21/2026, Effective Date October 1, 2026. The business opportunity is for contractors and trades to be aware of the proposed rate adjustment and the list of projects that would be cancelled if it is not approved, which includes projects such as the Ocean Outfall Program, Consent Decree Program, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and various watermain, pump station, and treatment plant upgrades. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.