97-22491 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 97-22491
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO MIAMI BEACH
CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-3, SUBSECTION (L) ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES", GENERAL INFORMATION,
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RAISE THE SANITATION
IMPACT FEE CHARGED ON VARIOUS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES FROM THE CURRENT RATE OF .15% TO .20% AND RAISE
THE MINIMUM FEE FROM $15.00 TO $20.00.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida finds it in the pllbhc
interest to ensure that all areas within the City limits are adequately provided with high-qu ali:y
waste collection and disposal service; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the public interest to retain regulatory authori:y lS
permitted by law over waste collection and disposal because of the overriding public healt 1,
safety, welfare and ecological considerations associated with the provision of this service; 1m i
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the public interest to retain control over the u;e )f
public rights of way to ensure against interference with the public convenience, to promcte
aesthetic considerations, and to protect the public investment in right of way property; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the current rate of the "Sanitation Impact Fe,:"
charged on various construction activities is an inadequate amount to offset the enormous em ts
related to the collection and disposal of illegally dumped construction related debris; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the raising of the "Sanitation Impact Pee" from tle
current rate of .15 % to .20 % and the raising of the minimum fee from $15.00 to $20.00 is t Ie
best means of assuring that the above interests of the City are served.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and Cil y
Commission hereby authorize the Administration to raise the "Sanitation Impact Fee" from tl e
current rate of .15 % to .20 % and raise the minimum fee from $15.00 to $20.00.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 1997.
ATTEST:
1L~o P CiA~
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~
TO:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Memben of the City Commission
DATE:
JULY16,J9~7
FROM:
Jose Garcia_ped~ro
City Manager
A RESOLUT N OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO MIAMI BE.Ae I
CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-3, SUBSECTION (L) ENTITLE)
"SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES", GENERAL INFORMATION, CALLI[N:;
FOR RAISING THE SANITATION IMPACT FEE ON CONSTRUCTJO''l
PROJECTS FROM THE CURRENT RATE OF .15% TO .20 % AND RAIS II!:
THE MINIMUM FEE FROM $15.00 TO $20.00.
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Miami Beach Sanitation Department removes an enormous amount of debris illegal y
dumped in back alleys, private properties and City rights of ways. This debris is generated :.TO n
various types of construction activities such as building demolition and electrical, plumhin~,
mechanical, remodeling of existing properties. The City's cost to collect, clean, transport at d
dispose of this debris is estimated at more than $225,000 annually.
City of Miami Beach Ordinance No. 97-3068 states that the City Commission finds it in the pub] ic
interest to ensure that all areas within the City limits be adequately provided with high-quality Vv'aE te
collection and disposal service; that it retains regulatory authority as permitted by law over waE te
collection and disposal in the interest of public health, safety, welfare and ecological considerado 1S
associated with the provision of this service; and retains control over the use of public rights of wa is
to ensure against interference with the public's convenience, and to protect the public investment .n
rights of way property. The addition ofa "Sanitation Impact Fee" to help offset the enormous cmts
related to the collection and disposal of illegally dumped construction related debris within the Ci:y
is the best means of assuring that the above described interest of the City are protected.
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AGENDA ITEM ~b'll-.L.---
DATE-=t:l~'TI__
Commission Memorandum
Page 2
July 16, 1997
The above mentioned City Ordinance passed on second reading January 8, 1997, and took effect tm
(10) days after its adoption on the 18th day of January, 1997.
The Sanitation Impact Fee is charged on all building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical ard
demolition permits. The fee is based upon a 0.15% projected cost ofthe project for which the pem:l it
is being applied, with a minimum fee of$15.00 and a maximum fee of$1,500.00. The curren It fte
rate of .15% is estimated to generate approximately $200,000 annually.
Since the adoption of City Ordinance No. 97-3068, the costs for collection and disposal of illegal y
dumped debris has increased considerably. To date there has been no increase in the Sanit,tic n
Impact Fee schedule.
ANALYSIS:
The proposal recommends an increase ofthe current fee of 0.15% of the projected cost of the proje:t
for which the permit is being applied to 0.20%. It also increases the minimum charge from $15,( 0
to $20.00. The new rate for the Sanitation Impact Fee would generate approximately $75 ,OC 0
annually which helps offset the estimated costs presently borne by the City.
CONCLUSION
The proposed increase in the Sanitation Impact Fee would help offset the enormous costs relatf:d' 0
the collection and disposal of construction related debris illegally dumped in the City of Mlani
Beach and is therefore in the best interests of the City.
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