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EIRST AMENDED INT�RLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR INCLUSION IN THE
MIAMI-DADF. COUNTY CIJRBSIDF. RECYCLING PR�GRAM
MUNICIPALITY: The CitX of Miami Beach
This First Amended Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this
_ day of , 202_, by and between Miami-Dade Courity ("County") and The City
of Miami Beach ("Municipality") in order that the Municipality may be included as a portion
of the COUNTY SERVICF: AREA to be provided with curbside collection of recyclable
materials Oevery other wee}c service or ( X )weelcly service (the "Service Frequency"),
under the terms and conditions agreed to between the County and any Contractors that the
County enters into contracts with for the provision of Recycling Collection Services,
Recycling Processing Services, Recycling Cart Manufacturing,and Delivery Services,or other
Recycling Services as necessary. Such curbside collection service shall be provided on
Wednesdav of the week, given the Service Frequency selected above.
Section I: Definitions
In all instances, terms used in this Agreement shall have the definitions contained in any
Contracts that the County enters into contracts with for the provision of Recycling Collection
Services, Recycling Processing Services, Recycling Cart Manufacturing, and Delivery
Services,or other Recycling Services as necessary ("Contracts").
Secti�n II: County Services Area - Municipality's Portion
The Municipality's portion of the entire County Services Area is designated on the attached
Map (Exhibit "A"), incorporated herein by reference.
Section III: Agreement Governs• Entire Agreement
This Agreement supersedes any previous agreements that the County and the M�inicipality
may have previously had for recycling services.
Section IV: Recycling Service
Residents of single-family housing within the Municipality will be provided with curbside
collection service of recyclable materials in the manner provided for in the Contracts. All
residents included in the program will be responsible for preparing and placing materials in
the manner specified pursuant to the Contracts including complying with Section 15-2 of the
Code of Miami-Dade County, Fla. (the "Code"). In addition, all participating residents of the
Municipality wilI be eligible to call the County's 3-1-1 Answer Center to receive assistance
and information regarding recycling services provided to them.
Collection of materials will take place on a schedule consistent with the hours and days
provided for the unincorporated area. Days or hours differing from the unincorporated area
collection service but coinciding with regular garbage or trash service within the
Municipality (e.g., Wednesday and Saturdays) may be provided subject to negotiation and
agreement with the Contractor and approval by the County.
Section V: Authorization/Responsibilities
The Municipality hereby authorizes the County to act on its behalf in the administration of
the contract for this recycling service in the areas of mtinicipal jurisdiction. However, the
Muriicipality will be responsible for morlitoring all aspects (i.E.., collection days, hours,
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equipment, an� personnel) of any Contractoc''s performance within its jurisdiction and
reporting any problems or violations to the County in order to initiate corrective action in
accord with the Contracts.
1'he Municipality agrees to abide by all those terms and conditions that the County agrees to
meet as contained in the Contracts except as modified herein. The County will use the
ex:sting list of residential households unless otherwise agreed to by the Municipality and the
County.
The Municipality agc-ees to provide thc County with ari update of additions and deletions to
this list each rnanth in a format specified by the County. The Municipality shall deliver this
update to the County on the fit�st day of the month. Any discrepancies between the
Municipality's monthly house count and the Contc�actoi•'s monthly billing allocated to the
N�ur.icipality sha�l be reconciled th!-ough a field inspection ta be perfornled by the County
within sixty(601 days,with any corrections to be reFlected in the subsequent month's billing
t� th� Municipality.
Section VI: Pavments
1. Monthly Payments
::� :.0��,�;�Sa�[Ori ivC t�`iC �7CCV1S10C1 OF �ill:i rccyciing CO�:CCt10[1 SECV1Ce 0�� u �'e���ar
basis,ttie Nlunicipality will make monthly payrtients to the County in an amount eQual
to the Monthly Fee or such other fee, as negotiated subject to approvat by the County
and the Municipality, times the average number of Residential Pi�operties serviced
during that month within the Municipality's portion of the entire County Service I�rea.
This payment will not be dependent upon the number of households pai•ticipating in
the program but will he a flat rate for each household. The County will charge the
Municipality consisting of the costs to the residents within the area of the
Municipality.
2. First Six Months' Fee
During the first six (6) months (between April 1, 2025, through September 30, `Z025)
of this First Amended Interlocal Agreement,the cost for collection and processing will
be $7.42 per household per month foi- weekly automated collection and 7.59 per
househo�d per month for weekty manual eollectior., starting April 1, 2025. The fee is
based on the new rates,costs, and fees established in the new recycling contracts that
were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 16, 2024, (New
Recycling Contracts j. The fee also includes County administrative fees.
3. Subsequent Fiscal Year Fee
Uuring the ensuing fiscal year (between October 1, 20Z5, and September 30, Z026),
and all fiscal years thereafter thi•ough the final year of the Agreement, the monthly
fee paid by the Municipality to the County for the services to be provided will be
invoiced on a per household rate for collection and processing. Th� portion of the fee
related to the curbside recycling collection rate will be adjusted by the County's Living
Wage (Section 2-8.9 of the Code), effective October 1st of each year, as established in
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the New Recycling Contracts. Living Wage adjustments shalf be based on the
percentage change for the Living Wage for that year. The portion of the fee related to
recycling processing will be adjusted on changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"),
for All Urban Consumers, all items in South urban, not to exceed five percent (5%)
and subject to a True-Up as referenced in subsection 4 below. The Amount paid per
household shall be extended to all households served based on the household counts
provided by the County in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.
4. True-Up Costs
The riew recycling contracts have a cumulative term of ten (10) years. This
Agreement includes a transitional year, comprised of the last six (6) months of the
bridge extension letter agreement executed by the iVlunicipality and the County for
the provision of curbside recycling program services and the first six (6) months of
this Agreement.
In the event that the actual contractor costs exceed the five percent (5%) CPI cap in a
given fiscal year, the amount of the increase above the five percent (S%) cap shall be
"trued-up" each September throughout the term of the Agreement, beginning
September 2026. The true-up costs shall allow the County to recoup its costs,
including adjustments to the Living Wage and CYI adjustments above the five percent
(S%) cap. In addition, the Municipality will receive a proportional credit based on the
Average Median Value related to the sale of processed recyclable materials. The
processing fee may also be adjusted, based on the results of an annual recycling
contamination study, These true-up costs will be reconciled and invoiced annually in
September, beginning September 2026.
5. Payment and Invoice Terms
'l'he Municipality shall be responsible for delivering payment for recycling collection
services to the County within thirty (30) days of the date of an invoice from the
County. The County shall be responsible for making the total Monthly Payment for
the enti►-e Service Area, including the Municipality's portion, to the Cont►•actor in
accord with the Contract.
Section VII: Carts
The County shall be responsible for purchasing a sufficient number of carts to provide a cart
to each Residential Property in the program. All carts delivered within the incorporated area
shall be the property of the Miami-Dade County Recycling Program and will be printed with
the C:ounty's information, and not the Municipality's. These carts are for the permanent use
of the household to which they are delivered for the specific purpose of participation in the
curbside recycling program. The carts a►•e intended to remain with each pi•operty through
the life of any contracts and/or any subsequent extensions. In the event that a unit's
residents vacate the property, the carts shall remain at that location for use by the
subsequent residents. The ;Vlunicipality shall not ma►-k or label the carts in any fashion.
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Ne�v carts shall be placed at newl�� constructed and lebally occupied Residential Properties
addPc� into the program by the (�ounty at r� cost tc, the _resider�t c�r thQ Munir.i�ality.
L�st or stolen carts will be reported to the County and will be replaced by the County within
a timeframe consistent with the timeframes provided to residents of the unincorporated
area.
In the event that the Municipality withdraws from this Interlocal Agreement prior to the final
debt payment For recycling carts, the Municipality wi(1 pay the remaining amortized cost of
those carts remaining in the Municipality witl�in ane year of withdrawal.
Section VIII: Reportin�
The County shall send the Municipality correspondence in a manneK- and on a schedule
mutuaiiy agreed upoti uy tiie Mu�iicipaiity atid t}ie Cuunty. The Municipaiity shall also �e
sent a copy of any�lnnual Reparts required by the cont:acts.
'I'he staff ot the Municipality will also be notified of aU and may attend any regular meetings
held with the �ontracter to re.�1�i.N YE:'fcrmance.
Section IX: Enforcement
1. Protection of kecyclabie Materiais
The i�iunicipality agrees to take all reasonable steps necessary tc�protect the County's
ownership oEall recyclable materials placed at curbside for collection under the terms
of the Contracts. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation and submission
of an anti-scavenging ordinance to ensure that recyclable materials are not removed
or diverted priar to collection. The Municipality's staff shal! prQpose and implement
anti-�caverY�in�laws iri accurdauce wit}�agreerYients mae�e }�etween the Municipality
and the County,
2. Municipal Responsibility for Enforcement
Unless otherwise provided by County ordinance, the Municipality shall be
responsible for enforcing the recycling program within its incorparated limits. This
responsibility includes adherence to the applicable provisions of Section 15-2 of the
Code regarding contamination a6atement and recycling program compliance.
3. Enforcement of Contaminatian Abatem�nt Ordinance
'1'he Municipality shall enforce the t;ounty's Contamination Abatement Ordinance
(Section 15-2 af the Cade} by manita;ing and addressing contamination levels in the
Curbside Recycling Program. Specifical(y:
a) Recycling carts found to contain unacceptable materials shall be tagged by the
Municipality's designated personnel.
b) After the fourth and any subsequent tagging events, the Municipality shall
notify the County to assess a fee to the property awner or resident :r.
accordance with the established fee structure set forth in the Gode.
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c) The County shall be authorized to enforce such fees and ensure compliance,
including issuing notices and conducting follow-up actions to reduce
contamination rates.
d) Should the ivtunicipality not have the capacity or capability to enforce the
contamination abatement requirements of Section 15-2 of the Code, the
Municipality shall delegate enforcement to the County in writing, and agree
and allow for the collection of fees from property owners in accordance with
the Code.
e) The Municipality agrees that the Counry or subc�ntractor of the Counry may
collect contaminated recycling materials from within its Municipality.
4. Training and Education
The County agrees to provide initial training to iVlunicipal enforcement officers on
recycling contamination abatement within thirty (30) days of the execution of this
Agreement. `l'his training will focus on proper tagging procedures, identifying
unacceptable materials, and understanding thc enforcement of the associated fees.
Future training may be provided upon request by the Municipality or when necessary
to address changes in the recycling program or regulations.
5. Ongoing Compliance and Collaboration
The Municipality and the County agree to collaborate in the ongoing monitoring and
enforcement of recycling program standards. The Municipality shall notify the
County of any significant issues related to contamination levels,and both parties shall
work together to resolve challenges and improve program compliance.
Section X: Prog,ram Revisions
Minor program adjustments affecting the entire Service Area may be made from time to time
as agreed to by the County and the Contractors. Such minor adjustments could include, but
would not be limited to, such items as variations in the requirect preparation of materials by
the resident or hours of collection. In the event that such changes require notice to thc
residents, the County and the Contractors shall jointly take full responsibility for providing
adequate notice to all of the residents.
Any major program changes having a material impact on the financial relationship among
the parties or resulting in substantial variation in the amount and type of Recyclables
collected shall be subject to review by the Municipality. However, the County reserves the
right to change or modify the Contract, and the Municipality agrees to be bound thereby
without separate written amendment to this Agreement as long as the unincorporated and
incorporated areas are affected equally by such modification(s}.
Section XI: Liquidated Damages
[n the event that the Contractor fails to perform in accord with the Contract, liquidated
damages will be imposed by the County as provided for in the Cuntracts.
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Section X[I: Serdice Initi�tion Schedule
`I'he County wiil provide the delivery oF carts and provide for the collection of Recyclabie
Materials to the Municipality within 60 days of execution of this Agreement. Service will
cammence within two weeks of receipt of each household's receipt of a cart.
Section Xltl• Other Recvcling Program Options
The Municipality �nd the County may negotiate any other recycling options at a cost and
scope ?greeahle tc� both parties.
Section XIV• Defaul�Termination
Failure o�the R7unicipality to make payment to the County in accord with the previsians oE
Sectiori V'i of this Agreement shall constitute default. In the event that such default occurs,
the County shall provide written notice to the Municipality concerning the nature of this
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resolve the default. ThP County shali have the option i� rerminate this Agreement and/or
withhold local revenue that the County distributes to the Municipality in an amount
sufficient to pay for aiI recyciing services provided to date for which the Municipality has
Fa�led ta make payment.
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by communicating the desire to
do so in writing 30 days prior ta the termination date.
Section XV: Grant Funds
The Miinicipality may choose to utilize any grant funding availabie to pay all or part of the
monthly payments due to the County,
Section XVI• Amendment to Agreement
E�:cept as otherwisc providcd fon c�rcin, this �grcement may be modified, altered, or
amended only by a tn�ritten amendment duly executed by the parties hereto. Any oral
representatians or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect.
Section XVII: Headin�s
Captions and headings in this Agreement are f�r ease of reference only and do not constitute
a part of this Agreement and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provisions
hPrein.
Section XVII1:Aanravals
Whenever approval of a Party is required by this Agreement, such approval shall not be
unreasonablv withheld.
Section XIX• Performance by Parties
Except as otherwise grovrded in this Agret�ment, in the event of any dispute arising c�ver the
provisions of this Agreement, the parties shall proceed with the timely performance of their
obligati�ns during the pendency af any legal or other similar proceedings to resolve such
dispute.
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Section XX: Rights of Others
Nothing in the Agreement express or implied is intended to confer upon any person other
than the parties hereto any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
Section XXI: Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterpart(s), each of which shall be
deemed an original.
Section XXI1: Waiver
There shall be no waiver of any right related to this Agreement unless in writing signed by
the party waiving such right. No delay or failure to exercise a right under this Agreement
shall impair such right or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof. Any waiver shall be
limited to the particular right so waived and shall not be deemed a waiver of the same right
at a later time or of any other right under this Agreement.
Section XXIII: Time is of Essence
[t is mutually agreed that time is of the essence in pertiorming all terms and conditions to be
kept and performed pursuant to this Agreement.
Section XXIV: Representations of the CountX
The County represents that
(1) this Agreement has been duly auChorized, executed and delivered by the Board of
County Commissioners as the governing body of the County, and
(2) it has the required power and authority to perform this Agreement.
Section XXV: Representations of the Municipalitv
The Municipality represents that
(1) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Board of
Commissioners as the governing body of the Municipality,and
(2) it has the required power and authority to perform this Agreement.
Section XXVI: Approvals and Notices
Notices and approvals required by or pursuant to this Agreement shall be written and served
both electronically, and by either (i) registered or certified mail with return receipt
requested, (ii) personally by courier service, or (iii) Federal Express Corporation or other
nationally recognized carrier to be delivered overnight,addressed to the parties as follows:
COUNTY
Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management
c/o Aneisha Daniel, PhD, Director
2525 NW 62nd Street, Sth Floor
Miami, FI. 33147
F.mail: aneishadanielC�miamidade.�ov
AND
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Gounty Attorney's Office
c/o David Steptlen Hope, Asst. County Attorney
111 NW 1st Street, 28th Floor, Miami. FI. 33128
Email: i�avici,iluk�a��.�liamid.:..�:i�:.��,
MUNICIPALITY: The City of Miami Beach
Depar+�ment/Otfice:
Contact Person:
Address: ^ � ____
Address: +__
FinaiL
Section XXVIl:Term
The initial term of this Agr•eerrient shall begin an the date of execiition of this Agreement and
end within thirty (30) days of either party requesting termination. Upon any and all
rPnewal{s) of the Gontracts in accor�{ance w�ith Articlel thereof: this Agreemenr shall
autamatically be extended without separate written amenclment for the term(s) o[ar�y anci
all such renewal period(s).
i� WITNESS WHEREOF, iVliami-Dade County, Florida, nas caused this Agreement to 6e
executed ir. its name by the County Ivlayor or Mayor's designee, attested by the Clerk of the
B�ard of County Commissioners and has caused the seal of the Board of County
Commission�rs ro be }l�retc� �tt��hed; and the Cit�of Miami Beach, Florida has caused this
Agreement to be executed in its name by the Municipal Mayor or designee, attested by the
Clerk of the Municipal Council and has caused the seal of the Council to be heret� attached,
all an thc day and ycar first writtcn abovc.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY CTS BOARD OF COIINTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
JUAN FERNt�NDEZ,-BARQU[N MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLOR[DA
CLERK OF TE{E BOARD BY ITS BOARD OF COtJNT'Y
COivIN1ISSI0NERS
BY� ��._�_�.__ By: _�
Deputy Clerk Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor, Miami-Dade Caunty
Approved by County Attorney
as to form and legal sufficiency.
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Assistant County Attorney
ATTEST: CITY OF M[AiVII BEACH
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By: By:
Rafael E. Granada, City Clerlc Eric T. Carpe er, City Manager
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2025-33999
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, THE FIRST
AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR INCLUSION IN THE MIAMi-
DADE COUNTY CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM, BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID AGREEMENT
COMMENCING AS OF THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT
AND ENDING WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF EITHER PARTY REQUESTING
TERMINATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE THE
AGREEMENT; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FINAL AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners approved a
Resolut�on, authorizing an Interfocal Agreement {ILA} between local municipalities and Miami-
Dade County(the "County") to participate in the Residential Gurbside Recycling Program; and
WHEREAS, this original ILA impacted eleven (11) municipalities thaf had an agreement
with the County to provide residentiai curbside recycling services within the previous dual-stream
contract, and who were interested in entering into agreements using a single-stream program;
and
WHEREAS, these municipalities were EI Portal, Florida City, Medley, Miami Springs,
Miami Beach, North Bay Village, Opa-locka, Surfside, South Miami, Virginia Gardens, and West
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the cost of th� program at the time was $2.47 per household per month and
increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in subsequent years: and
WHEREAS, this cost, which was the same as the cost paid by residents of the
unincorporated area, would be passed directly to the municipalities, representing savings from
the existing dual-stream program; and
WHEREAS, over the past decade, the cost of the single-family Residential Curbside
Recychng Program (the "Program") in Miami Beach has been absorbed by the Public Works
Sanitation Fund (the "Sanitation Fund"); and
WHEREAS, the annual cost of the Program, citywide, was historically between $210,Q00
to $250,000 as per the current agreement with the County's Solid Waste Department; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, there was a substantial increase in the cost of the Program, from
approximatefy S20,000 per month to over$35,000 per month, which the Sanitation Fund could no
longer absorb; and
WHEREAS, this concern was discussed at the May 20, 2024 City Commission Budget
Retreat; and
WHEREAS, sponsoring Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt made a recommendation to move
forward to the appropriate Committee and City Commission meetings for discussion, with a
recommendation to have the Program cost become a pass-through cost (passed onto the
residential utility bill, separately from waste service fees), as proposed by the Public Works
Department and
WHEREAS, or� June 6, 2024, tt�e City Commission approved a referral to the Finance and
Econemic Resiliency Cammittee(FERC). sponsored by Commiss�oner Bhatt and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2Q24, FERC Members discussed the Program, conciuding with a
motian to move the item to the City Comrriissian, with a favorabie recommendatian to have the
Program's cost become a pass-through and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2�24, the City Commission approved the item via
Resolution Na. 2024-33240; and
WHEREAS, effective April 1, 2025, the County requested that the City execute a new ILA
providing for changes to the CPI caps: and
WHEREAS, in July 2025, the City received a letter from the County`s Department of Sol�d
b'Vaste Management, advising the City of a scrivener's error in the new ILA, and advising of a
revised ILA approved by the County; and
WHEREAS, as the new Apri1 1, 2025 ILA was still pen�irg execution by the City, the
Department of Solid Waste Management offered the City the opportunity to utilize the revised ILA
with the rectified scrivener's errar: which revised ILA is attached to the City Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution: and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
revised IW, in substantial form, and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the
revised ILA.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MiAMt BEACH,FLORiDA,that the Mayor and City Comm�ssian
hereby approve, in substantial form: the first amended Interloca! Agreement for inclusion in the
Miami-Dade County Curbside Recycling Rrogram, by and bet�nfeen the City and Miami-Dade
County, Florida: said agreement commencing as of the date of execution of the agreement and
ending within thirty (30)days of either party requesting termination; authorizing the City Manager
;o finalize the agreement; and further, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk;o execute:he
final agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this �� day of ���� ;aU25.
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ATTEST: �,_.... _' _ , _- �_
' Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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City Attorfiey Date
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City of Miami Beach, I 700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Tel:305-673-7080,Fax:305-673-7028
ROUTING COVER LETTER
DATE: 06/;^�26 SHORT TITLE: First amendment to the
County curbside recycling program
FROM: ` �.-y DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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CONTACT: Fiorella/Daisy Ext:6007
Routing:
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David Martinez, Assistant City Manager
�Eric T. Carpenter, City Manager
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Description:
On December 17,2025,the City Commission approved resolution 2025-33999 which approving
in substantial form,an interlocal agreement between the City and County for curbside recycling
program. Document is ready to be executed by all parties.
we are committed to providing excellent public service and sofefy fo all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,
historic community.
Department of Solid Waste Management
2525 NW 62"d Street• Suite 5100
Miami, Florida 33147
M IAM I'��E T 305-514-6666
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miamidade.gov
Via US Mail& Email
JohnNonis�miamibeachfl.�
December 1,2025
Mr. John Norris, Public Works Director
City of Miami Beach
140 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RE: Curbside Recycling Program Fiscal Year 25/26 CPI&Living Wage Adjustment
Dear Mr. Norris:
Thank you for your continued participation in Miami-Dade County's Curbside Recycling Program. The Board of
County Commissioners (Board) approved the new curbside recycling and processing contracts� (Contracts) on July
16, 2024. The effective date of the new contracts was April 1, 2025. These new recycling collection and processing
contracts allow for a more efficient recycling program for Miami-Dade County and your municipality.
In accordance with Section VI: Payments of the Interlocal Agreement regarding the Miami-Dade County Recycling
Program between the County and your municipality, as outlined in the Agreement Extension Letter dated October 3,
2023,we wish to inform you that the recycling rates will increase as indicated below.This revised rate will be effective
for the period from October 1,2025,through September 30,2026.
Weeklv Automated Collection
• For weekly automated collection service, the price will increase from$5.33 per household per month
to $5.49 per household per month.
• For processing,the price will increase from$2.09 per household to$2.14 per household.
. The total charge per household per month for automated collection and processing will increase from
$7.42 to$7.63.
Weekl�Manual Collection
• For weekly manual collection service, the price will increase from$5.50 per household per month to
$5.67 per household per month.
• For processing, the price will increase from $2.09 per household per month to $2.14 per household
per month.
• The total per household per month price will increase from$7.59 to $7.81 per household per month.
We appreciate the opportunity to continue providing you with this service. If you have any questions or concerns
regarding this letter,please contact Robert Vargas, Division Chief,at 786-593-2126.
Sincerely,
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December 1, 2025 Page 2
Aneisha Daniel,PhD, Director
Department of Solid Waste Management
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Achaya Kelapanda,Deputy Director,Operations
Olga Espinosa-Anderson,Deputy Director,Administration
Bolanle Shorunke-Jean,Assistant Directar,Financial Services, DSWM/CFO
Misty Brown, Chief of Staff,DSWM
Nicholas Ciancio, Resilience Division Director
Stacy Santos,Division Chief,Legislative and Governmental Affairs