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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
indianriver.gov
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Chairman John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Deryl Loar, District 4, Vice Chairman Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney
Susan Adams, District 1 Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Joseph H. Earman, District 3
Laura Moss, District 5
Special Call Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. COUNTY ATTORNEY & SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT MATTERS
2.A. Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Collection Services
Attachments: Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Universal Collection
3. BOARD COMMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. ADJOURNMENT
July 9, 2025
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o Indian River County, Florida
'2oxtoA MEMORANDUM
File ID: 25-0709
Type: Attorneys Matters
TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County.Administrator
FROM: Jennifer W.. Shuler, County Attorney
DATE: June 3.0,, 2025
Indian River County
Administration Complex
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Indian.river.gov
Meeting Date: 7/9/2025
SUBJECT: Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Collection Services
BACKGROUND
On July 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners.("Board") adopted a new .master ordinance to create,
levy, and collect special assessments: The first -step in the process of creating a new service municipal service
benefit'unit, otherwise known as a special assessment, is for the Board to adopt an Initial Assessment
Resolution ("IAR'').
This LAR is to create a new solid waste special assessment to fund universal curbside collection services for
residential properties in the unincorporated area. The special assessment will fund garbage, weekly carted yard
waste, and weekly limited bulk collection. The estimated rate of assessment is $181.70 for each dwelling unit
for the fiscal year of 2025-2026. Upon approval, this IAR will direct the County Administrator to prepare an
assessment roll, schedule a final public hearing, and provide for public notice of the hearing.
ANALYSIS
N/A
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The estimated solid waste cost to be assessed and apportioned among,residential properties for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2025, is $9,266,700.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
To fully adopt this new solid waste special assessment, the Board will need to approve a Final Assessment
Resolution, which will be considered during a final hearing on September 10, 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Collection
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
FOR SOLID WASTE- COLLECTION SERVICES
ADOPTED JULY 9, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1.
AUTHORITY.....:............................:............::..:.......I.......................1
SECTION 2.
PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS. ................... ...............................
SECTION 3.
CREATION OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL
SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES......................................................................................
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SECTION 4
LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF SPECIAL BENEFIT AND
FAIR APPORTIONMENT..................................................................
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SECTION 5.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION
... ....... ....... .
SERVICES : ::::..:..........
SECTION 6.
DETERMINATION OF SOLID WASTE COST; ESTABLISHMENT
OF INITIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENT$ . ......
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SECTION 7.
SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL ......................... ...............12
SECTION 8.
AUTHORIZATION OF PUBLIC HEARING..................................14
SECTION 9.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION........................................................14
SECTION 10.
NOTICE BY MAIL........................................................................14
SECTION 11.
METHOD OF COLLECTION.........................................................14
SECTION 12.
APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT PROCEEDS ..........................15
SECTION 13.
EFFECTIVE DATE........................................................................15
APPENDIX A. FORM OF NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED......................................A-1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION OF
SOLID WASTE IN THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNIT, CONSISTING OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
THE COUNTY; PROVIDING AUTHORITY, PURPOSE,
DEFINITIONS, AND CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS;
CREATING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL
SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES; DESCRIBING THE METHOD OF ASSESSING
THE SOLID WASTE COST AGAINST RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE. SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION MSBU; DETERMINING THE SOLID WASTE
COST AND THE INITIAL .SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING
AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of
the Master Service Assessment Ordinance, as codified in Chapter 206 of the Indian River
County Code of Ordinances (the "Ordinance"), Article VIII, Section 1, Florida Constitution,
section 125.01, Florida Statutes, and. other applicable,provisions of law.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS.
(A) This resolution constitutes the Initial Assessment Resolution as defined in the
Ordinance.
(B) Unless the .context indicates otherwise., words imparting the singular number,
include the plural number, and vice versa; the terms "hereof," "hereby," "herein," "hereto,"
"hereunder" and similar terms refer to this resolution; and the term "hereafter" meansafter,
and the term "heretofore" means before, the effective date, of this resolution. Words of any
gender include the correlative. words of the other genders, unless the sense indicates
otherwise. Words imparting the singular number, include the plural number, and vice versa.
(C) All capitalized words and terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings set forth in the Ordinance:. As used in this Initial Assessment Resolution, the
following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context hereof otherwise
requires:
"Biological Waste" means solid waste that causes or has the capability of causing
disease or infection and includes, but is not limited to, Biomedical Waste, diseased or dead
animals, and other wastes capable of transmitting pathogens to humans or animals. The
term does not include human remains that are disposed of by persons licensed under
chapter.497.
"Biomedic.al Waste" means any solid waste which may present a threat ofinfection
to humans. The term includes, but is .not limited to, non -liquid human tissue and body
parts, laboratory and veterinary waste which contains human disease -causing agents,
discarded disposable. sharps, human blood, and human blood products. and body fluids,
and other materials that. in the opinion�of the Department of Health represent a significant
risk of infection to persons outside the.generating facility. The term does not include human
remains that are disposed of by persons licensed under chapter 497.
"Building" means any structure, whether temporary or permanent, built for support,
shelter or enclosure of persons, chattel, or property of any kind. This term shall include
mobile homes or arty vehicles serving in any way the function of a Building.
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"Bulk Trash" means any non -vegetative item that,cannot be containerized, bagged,
or bundled, or whose large size or weight precludes its handling, processing, or disposal by
normal methods in accordance with the County's solid waste collection franchise
agreement. Bulk Trash shall include, but not be limited to, furniture, White Goods, grills,
lawn equipment, furnaces, and bicycles, vehicular tires up to 25' diameterwhich may be on
or off the wheel rim. The following items are excluded: carpet/rugs, motorvehicles or similar
property not having a useful purpose to the owner or abandoned by the owner and not
included within the definition of Solid Waste. Bulk Trash shall not include Hazardous
Waste or Construction and Demolition Debris.
"Construction and Demolition Debris" means materials generally not water
soluble and nonhazardous in nature, including, but not limited to, steel, glass,, brick,
concrete, asphalt roofing material, pipe; gypsum wallboard, and lumber from the
construction or deconstruction of a structure as part of'a construction or demolition project
or from the renovation of a structure, and including rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and
other vegetative. matter that normally results from land clearing or land development
operations for a construction project, including such debris from construction of structures
at a site remote from the construction or demolition: project site. The term also includes: (1)
clean carboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal scraps from a construction project; (2)
Except as provided in Section 4.03.707(9)(0), Florida Statutes., Yard Waste and unpainted,
nontreated wood scraps and wood pallets from sources other than .construction Or-
demolition
rdemolition projects, (3) Scrap from manufacturing facilities which is the type of material
generally used in construction projects and which would meet the definition of construction
and demolition debris if it were generated as part of a construction or demolition project.
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This includes debris from the construction of manufactured homes and scrap shingles,
wallboard, siding concrete, and similar materials from industrial or commercial facilities; and
(4) De minimis amounts of other nonhazardous wastes that are generated at construction
or destruction projects, provided such amounts are consistent with best management
practices of the industry.
"County Administrator" means the chief administrative officer of the County or
such person's designee..
"Dwelling Unit" means a Building, or a portion thereof, which is used for residential
purposes, consisting of one or more rooms arranged, designed, used, or intended to be
used as living quarters for one family unit only.
"Garbage" means every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, vegetable, or organic
matter that attends the preparation, use, cooking and dealing in, or storage of, meats, fish,
fowl, fruit or vegetables, and decay, putrefaction and the generation of noxious or offensive
gases or odors, or which, during or after decay, may serve as breeding or feeding material
for flies or other germ carrying insects.
"Hazardous Waste" means solid, waste, or a combination of solid wastes, which,
because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics,
may cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase i,n mortality or an increase in serious
irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness or may pose a substantial present or
potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported.,
disposed of, stored, treated, or otherwise managed. The term does not include human
remains that are disposed of by persons licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes. The
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term "Hazardous Waste" also includes any material or substances identified in the Florida
Administrative Code. Rule 62-730 and 40 CFR, Part 261.
"Improved Property" meansl all property within the County on which a Building or
other improvements have been placed or constructed, which improvements result in such
property generating Solid Waste or being capable of generating Solid Waste.
"Indian River County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Solid Waste Collection
Services" or"Solid Waste Collection MSBU" means an Assessment. Area, as defined in
the Ordinance, created by the County din Section 3 of this Resolution.
"Mobile Home Park" means (1) a place set aside and offered by a person, for
either director indirect remuneration of the owner, lessor, or operator of such place, for the
parking, accommodation, or rental of five or more mobile homes; :and (2) licensed by the
Department of Health of the State of Florida, or its successor in function as.a "mobile home
park" under Chapter 513, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time -to -time.
"Prohibited Waste" means any Biological Waste, Biomedical. Waste, Hazardous
Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris, debris resulting from a natural or human
induced emergency that is officially declared a disaster under federal or state law, and
other materials excluded from the collection services provided by the County's solid waste
collection franchise agreement.
"Recreational Vehicle Park" means (1) a place set aside and offered by a person,
for either direct or indirect remuneration of the owner, lessor, or operator of such place, for
the parking, accommodation, or rental offive or more recreational vehicles or tents; and (2)
licensed by the Department of Health of the State of Florida* or its successor in function as
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a "recreational vehicle park" under Chapter 513, Florida Statutes, as:maybe amended from
time-to4ime.
"Residential Property" means those Tax Parcels of Improved Property within the
Solid Waste Collection MSBU containing at least,one Dwelling Unit, but excluding: (i) Tax
Parcels that meet the definition of Recreational Vehicle Park; (ii) any Mobile Home Park
that receives commercial :collection service; and (iii) any multi -family property containing
five (5) or more Dwelling Units in the;same Building that receives commercial collection
service.
"Solid Waste" includes Garbage,, Yard Waste, Bulk Trash., or other discarded
material resulting from normal housekeeping activities, and shall exclude Prohibited Waste.
"Solid Waste Assessment Roll" means the Assessment Roll as defined in the
Ordinance. relating to the Solid Waste Collection Assessments.
"Solid Waste Cost" means the Service Cost, as defined in the Ordinance, which is
the amount necessary to fund the County's management and collection of Solid Waste that
is allocable to. Residential Property during a Fiscal Year and shall include, but"not be limited
to: (A) the cost, whether direct or indirect, 'of all management and collection services,
facilities, and programs provided .by the County or through contractual. arrangements with
the County relating to Solid Waste management and collection activities; (B.) the cost of any
indemnity or surety bonds and premiums for insurance; (C) the cost of salaries, volunteer
pay, workers' compensation insurance, or other employment benefits; (D) the cost. of
computer services, data processing, and communications; (E) the cost of training, travel
and per diem; (F) the recovery of unpaid or delinquent fees or charges advanced by the
County and due for Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and
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programs allocable to specific parcels; (G) the cost of engineering, financial, legal or other
professional services; (H) all costs associated with the structure, implementation, collection,
and enforcement of the Solid Waste Collection Assessments or a prior year's assessment
for a comparable service, facility or program, including any service charges of the Tax
Collector or Property Appraiser; ,(L) all other costs and expenses necessary or incidental to
the acquisition, provision, -or delivery of theserviceS, facilities, and programs funded by the
Solid Waste Collection Assessment, and such other expenses as may be necessary or
incidental to any related financing authorized by the Board; (J) a reasonable amount. for
contingency and anticipated delinquencies and uncollectible Solid Waste Collection
Assessments; and (K) reimbursement to the County or any other Person for any monies
advanced for any costs incurred by the County or such Person in connection with any of
the foregoing items of Solid Waste Cost.
"Solid Waste Collection Assessment means a,Service. Assessment, as defined
in the Ordinance, lawfully imposed by:the Board.against Residential Property to fund. all or
any portion of the cost of the provision of Solid Waste -management and collection services,
facilities, or programs providing a special benefit to property as a consequence of
possessing a logical relationship to the value, use, or characteristics of the Residential
Property.
"Tax Parcel" means a parcel of property located within the County to which the
Property Appraiser has assigned a distinct ad valorem property tax identification number.
"White Goods" means inoperative or discarded appliances including, but not limited
to appliances such as stove; :washer, dryer, fridge, air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators,
ranges, water heaters, freezers, and other similar domestic and commercial large
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appliances that are >authorized for collection in accordance with the County's solid waste
collection franchise agreement.
"Yard Waste" means vegetative matter, resulting from normal yard and landscaping
maintenance, including leaves, grass clippings, shrubbery cuttings, palm fronds, tree
branches not exceeding three (3) inches in diameter and other similar matter which meets
proper set -out specifications fitting into 95=gallon containers provided by the County and
are authorized for collection in accordance with the County's solid waste collection
franchise agreement.
SECTION .3. CREATION OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNIT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES.
(A) The Indian River County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Solid Waste
Collection Services: is; hereby created to include the entire unincorporated area of the
County.
(B) The Indian River County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Solid Waste
Collection Services is created to fund the provision of Solid Waste management and
collection services, facilities, and programs, which services, facilities, and'programs provide
a special benefit to, all Residential Property within the Indian River County Municipal
Service Benefit. Unit for Solid Waste Collection Services.;
(C) The Solid Waste Collection Assessments shall be imposed against all
Residential Property within the. Indian. River County Municipal Service Benefit. Unit for Solid
Waste Collection Services.
SECTION 4. LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF SPECIAL BENEFIT AND
FAIR APPORTIONMENT. It is hereby ascertained, declared and determined that the
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provision of Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs to be
funded by the Solid Waste Cost provides a special benefit to the Residential Property
based upon the following legislative determinations:
General
(A) Upon the adoption of this Initial Assessment Resolution determining the Solid
Waste Cost and identifying the Residential Property to be included in the Assessment Roll,
the legislative determinations in Section 206.03 of the. Ordinance are .hereby ratified and
confirmed.
(B) The imposition of a recurring annual Solid Waste Collection Assessment is an
alternative, equitable and .efficient method to fairly and reasonably apportion and recover
the Solid Waste Cost experienced by the County among the parcels,of Residential Property
within the Solid Waste Collection MS'BU.
Special.,13'enefit
(C) Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs
furnished by the County possess a logical relationship to the use and enjoyment of
Residential Property by providing: (1) Solid Waste, management and collection services,
facilities, and programs to the Owners and occupants of Residential Property for proper,
safe, and, cost effective removal of these materials generated .on such property, (2) better
service to Owners and tenants, (3) "the enhancement of environmentally responsible use
and enjoyment of Residential Property, and (4), the protection of property and rental values
and the health and safety of the Owners and occupants of Residential Property resulting
from the uniform delivery and availability of such services, facilities, and programs.
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(D) The provision of comprehensive Solid Waste management and collection
services, facilities, and programs furnished by or through the County to Residential
Property enhances and strengthens the relationship of such services and programs to the
use and enjoyment of Residential Property within the Solid Waste Collection MSBU.
Apportionment
(E) The existence of a Dwelling Unit on Residential Property results in such
property generating Solid Waste or being capable of generating such materials, regardless
of whether such Residential Property is currently occupied.
(F) The size or value of Residential Property does not determine the scope and
cost of Solid Waste management and collection services to be provided to such property.
The use of Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs is
driven by the existence of a Dwelling Unit and the average occupant population. Each
Dwelling Unit of Residential Property produces approximately the same amount of Solid
Waste and Recovered Materials on an annual average basis, such. that each Dwelling Unit
is a reasonable proxy for the amount of Solid Waste and Recovered Materials disposal
services, facilities, and programs to be provided by the County.
'(G) Apportioning the Solid Waste. Cost for Solid Waste management and
collection services, provided to Residential Property within the Solid Waste Collection
MSBU on a per Dwelling Unit basis is compatible with the use of the Tax Roll data base, is
required to avoid cost 'inefficiency and unnecessary administration, and is a fair and
reasonable method of apportioning Solid Waste Cost.
(H) Solid Waste management and collection. services, facilities, and programs are
also available to non-residential properties within the County and within the incorporated
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areas of cities within the County, however, due to, the varying solid waste generation rates
among non-residential property and limitations on available data and the varying entities
providing these services, the County cannot implement a non -ad valorem assessment
program for non-residential properties and municipal properties at this time. Accordingly,
non-residential properties and municipal properties will continue to pay for their Solid Waste
management and collection' services, facilities, and programs through other legally
available funding sources.
SECTION 5. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION. SERVICES.
(A) Upon the imposition of Solid Waste Collection Assessments for Solid Waste
management and collection services, facilities,. and programs against. Residential Property
located within the Solid Waste Collection MSBU, the County shall cause Solid Waste
management and collection services to be _provided to such Residential Property. The
Solid Waste Cost shall be paid from proceeds of the Solid Waste Collection Assessments.
(B) It is hereby ascertained, determined, and declared that each parcel of
Residential Property within the Solid Waste Collection MSBU will be benefited by the
County's provision of Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and
programs in an amount not less than the Solid Waste Collection Assessment upon such
Tax Parcel computed in the manner set forth in this Initial Assessment Resolution.
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SECTION 6. DETERMINATION OF SOLID WASTE COST:ESTABLISHMENTOF
INITIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENTS.
(A) The estimated Solid Waste Cost to ,be assessed and apportioned among
Residential Properties for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025, is $9,266,700.00. The
approval of this Initial Assessment Resolution determines the amount of the Solid Waste
Cost. The -remainder of such Fiscal Year budget for Solid Waste management and
collection services, facilities, and programs, if any, shall be funded from available. County
revenue other than Solid Waste Collection.Assessments.
(B) For the Fiscal Year in which Solid Waste Collection ,Assessments for Solid
Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs are imposed, the Solid
Waste Cost shall be allocated among all parcels of Residential Property within the Solid
Waste Collection MSBU based upon each parcels' classification as Residential Property
and the number of Dwelling Units for such. parcels. An estimated rate of assessment equal
to $181.70 for each. Dwelling Unit for Solid, Waste management and collection services,
facilities, and programs is hereby approved for:th'e Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025.
(C) The rate of the Solid Waste Collection Assessments established in this Initial
Assessment Resolution shall be the rates applied by the County Administrator in the
preparation of the Assessment Roll for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025, as
provided in Section 7 of this Initial Assessment Resolution.
SECTION 7. SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL..
(A) The County Administrator is hereby directed to prepare, or cause to be
prepared,, a preliminary Solid .Waste Assessment Roll for the Fiscal. Year beginning October
1, 2025, in the manner provided in Section 206.17 of the Ordinance. The Solid Waste
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Assessment Roll shall include all Tax Parcels of Residential Property within the Solid
Waste Collection MSBU. The County Administrator shall apportion the estimated Solid
Waste Cost to be recovered through Solid Waste Collection Assessments in the manner
set forth in this Initial Assessment Resolution.
(B) A copy of the Ordinance, this Initial Assessment Resolution, documentation
related to the estimated amount of the Solid Waste Cost. to be recovered through the
imposition of Solid Waste Collection Assessments, and the Solid Waste Assessment Roll
shall be maintained on file in the office of the County Administrator and open to public
inspection. The foregoing shall not be construed to require that the updated Solid Waste
Assessment Roll be in printed form if the amount of the Solid Waste Collection Assessment
for each parcel of property can be determined by the use of a computer terminal available
to, the public.
(C) It is hereby ascertained, determined, and declared thatthe foregoing method
of determining thel Solid Waste Collection. Assessments for Solid Waste management and
collection services, facilities, and programs is a fair and reasonable method of apportioning
the Solid Waste Cost among parcels of Residential Property.
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SECTION 8. AUTHORIZATION OF PUBLIC HEARING. There is hereby
established a public hearing to be held at 5:01 p.m. on September 10, 2025, in the
Commission Chambers, Indian River County Administration. Complex, 1801 27th Street,
Vero Beach, Florida, at which time the Board will receive and consider any comments on
the Solid Waste Collection Assessments from the public and affected property owners and
consider reimposing Solid Waste Collection Assessments and collecting such assessments
on the same bill as ad valorem taxes.
SECTION 9. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. The County Administrator shall publish a
notice of the public hearing authorized by Section 8 hereof in the manner and time provided
in Section 206.18 of the Ordinance. The notice shall be published no later than August 20,
2025, in substantially the form attached hereto as Appendix A.
SECTION 10. NOTICE BY MAIL. Pursuant to section 200.069(10)(a), Florida
Statutes, and with agreement of the Property Appraiser, the Board elects to combine notice
of the public hearing authorized by Section 8 hereof with the truth-in-millage notification
required pursuant to section 200.069, Florida Statutes. Such mailed notice shall be in the
form required by section 200.069(10)(a), Florida. Statutes, and consistent with the Uniform
Assessment Collection Act and the Ordinance for the purpose of imposing Solid Waste
Collection Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025..AII. first class mailed
notices must be mailed no later than August 20, 2025.
SECTION 11. METHOD OF .COLLECTION. It is hereby declared that the
Solid Waste Collection Assessments shall be collected and enforced pursuant to the
Uniform Assessment Collection Act as provided in Section 206.45 of the'Ordinance for the
Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025.
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SECTION 12. APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT PROCEEDS. Proceeds
derived by the County from Solid Waste Collection Assessments shall be used for the
provision of Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs
provided to Residential Property within the Solid Waste Collection MSBU. In the event
there. is any fund balance remaining at the end of the Fiscal Year, such balance shall be
carried forward and ,used only to fund solid waste management and collection services,
facilities; and programs.
SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Initial Assessment Resolution shall
take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
and, upon being. put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Joseph E, Flescher
Vice Chairman Deryl Loar
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joe Earman
Commissioner Laura Moss
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 9th day of
July, 2025.
(SEAL)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
BCC approved:
ATTEST, Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
By:
Jennifer Shuler
County Attorney
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APPENDIX A
FORM OF NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
To Be Published by August 20, 2025
[INSERT MAP OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MSBU]
NOTICE. OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENTS
Notice is hereby given that. the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida will conduct a public hearing to consider imposing solid waste non -ad
valorem special assessments against improved residential properties located within the
unincorporated area of the County for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1., 2025, to fund
the cost of Solid Waste management and collection services, facilities, and programs
provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill.
The public hearing will be held at 5:01 p.m. on September 10, 2025, in the
Commission Chambers, Indian River County Administration Complex, 1801 27t' Street,
Vero Beach, Florida, for the purpose :of receiving public comment on the proposed
assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file
written objections with the Board within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such
person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that. a verbatim
record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the.appeal is to be made.
In accordance with. the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special
accommodation or an interpreter to participate, in this proceeding should contact the County
at (772) 226-1223 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at (772) at least
two (2) business days prior to. the date of the hearing.
The assessments will, be computed by applying the rate of assessment to each
dwelling unit located on a parcel of improved residential property in the unincorporated area
of the County. The rate of assessment for the fiscal year beginning. October 1, 2025, shall
be $181.70 per dwelling unit. Copies of the Master Service Assessment .Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 2025- ), the Initial Assessment Resolution (Resolution No. ), and
the Assessment Roll, showing the amount of the assessment to be imposed against.each
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parcel of property are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, located
at 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:0.0 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in
November 2025, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the
assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result
in a loss of title. Unless proper steps are initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction to
secure relief within 20 days from the date of Board of County Commissioners' action at the
above hearing '(including the method of apportionment, the rate of assessment and the
imposition of assessments), such action shall be the final adjudication of the issues
presented.
If you. have any questions, please contact the
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
at (772) ,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER,000NTY, FLORIDA
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