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Amendment to Broward County Waste and Recycling Agreement

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment (“Facilities Amendment”) to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida (“ILA”), in substantially the form as Exhibit 1, and authorizing the County Administrator to approve nonsubstantive modifications provided such modifications are approved for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment updates the legal framework governing how Broward County manages waste and recycling facilities, which dictates the operational rules for regional waste disposal services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Broward County residents

Residents are served by the waste and recycling systems governed by this interlocal agreement.

Solid Waste and Recycling Services Division

The division manages the implementation of the agreement and the facilities involved.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County is considering an amendment to its existing agreement regarding how solid waste and recyclable materials are processed. This change, known as the 'Facilities Amendment,' updates the terms of the partnership between the county and the waste authority.

Key Facts

The document proposes the 'First Amendment' (Facilities Amendment) to the existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for solid waste and recycling.
The amendment applies to the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County.
The County Administrator is granted authority to approve non-substantive modifications to the agreement.
All modifications approved by the County Administrator must be reviewed for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
The file number for this item is 26-353.
The item was introduced on March 30, 2026.
The item is currently categorized as 'Agenda Ready'.

Why It Matters

This amendment updates the legal framework governing how Broward County manages waste and recycling facilities, which dictates the operational rules for regional waste disposal services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Facilities Amendment'?

It is a formal update to the existing interlocal agreement that governs how Broward County and the waste authority manage solid waste and recycling processing.

Who can make changes to this agreement?

The County Administrator is authorized to approve , provided they are cleared by the County Attorney’s Office.

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Delegation of Authority

The motion explicitly delegates the power to approve minor contract changes to the County Administrator, streamlining future administrative adjustments.

County Administrator County Attorney’s Office

Connected Entities

organizationCounty Attorney’s Office“Responsible for reviewing modifications for legal sufficiency.”Map →

locationBroward County“The local government entity proposing the amendment.”Map →

organizationSolid Waste and Recycling Services Division“The department responsible for the waste disposal agreement.”Map →

personCounty Administrator“Authorized to approve minor, non-substantive changes to the agreement.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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