WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

This 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 proposed adjustment is necessary to fund the Capital Improvement Program and meet regulatory obligations, including the Consent Decree, Ocean Outfall Legislation Program, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure implementation. The adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report includes a list of projects and professional service agreements that would be immediately cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved. 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 was 'Accepted' on 7/21/2026. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.