Item N5County of Monroe
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 12, 2017
Agenda Item Number: N.5
Agenda Item Summary #2779
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Will Thompson (305) 292 -4432
3:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance either 1)
amending Sections 21 -46, 21 -70, 21 -71, 21 -72 and 21 -75 of the Monroe County Code providing
definitions; providing for anti - scavenger clause and providing for rules, regulations and licensing
requirements and fees for specialty haulers and transfer stations pursuant to the solid waste specialty
hauler program or 2) amending Sections 21 -46, 21 -71, 21 -72 and 21 -75 of the Monroe County Code
providing definitions; providing for rules, regulations and licensing requirements and fees for
specialty haulers and transfer stations pursuant to the solid waste specialty hauler program. There are
two versions of the ordinance to be considered the first version includes Anti - scavenger provisions
and the second version does not.
ITEM BACKGROUND: After the discussion at the March 15, 2017 BOCC meeting, revisions to
the specialty hauler ordinances were prepared which include two versions of the ordinance for
consideration. One contains anti - scavenger provisions (Revisions to Sec. 21 -70) and one does not.
This proposed ordinance incorporates direction from the Board and suggestions from specialty
haulers at previous meetings. In previous discussions the BOCC directed staff to consult with the
specialty haulers and recommend revisions to the program which would secure a revenue stream
equal to what the program should be receiving while eliminating the enforcement problems inherent
in the self - reporting system currently in effect. Staff has reviewed options to eliminate the reporting
requirement while maintaining the revenue stream. Several options were presented for BOCC
consideration. After the discussion, this ordinance modifies various sections of Chapter 21 of the
Monroe County code to implement the options selected. At the BOCC meeting on January 18, 2017
the BOCC gave direction on options presented. The objective is to implement the revised program
for FYI effective October 1, 2017.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: At the October 19, 2016 meeting, BOCC directed
staff to work with the specialty haulers to develop a revised program to eliminate the "honor system
reporting while ensuring the new system captured the revenue stream that was intended by the
existing system. At the January 18, 2017 meeting, the BOCC gave direction on options presented.
At its meeting on March 15, 2017, the BOCC approved advertising a public hearing to be held at the
regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on April 12, 2017 in Marathon, FL at 3 PM, or as soon
thereafter as may be heard, to consider adoption of this proposed ordinance. At least one
commissioner voiced concerns about the anti - scavenger language in the ordinance which would
prevent homeowners from placing items curbside for pick up by those who may be able to use or
may need the items and therefore an alternative version of the ordinance was drafted and is attached
for consideration.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance without anti - scavenger
provision.
DOCUMENTATION:
Summary of Revisions to Specialty Hauler Ordinance 4 12 17
Summary of the revised Specialty Haulers fees 4 12 17
Draft Ordinance Revising Specialty Hauler program for 4 12 17 PH CLEAN (with anti - scavenger
clause)
Draft Ordinance Revising Specialty Hauler program for 4 12 17 PH Marked Up version (with anti -
scavenger clause)
Draft Ordinance Revising Specialty Hauler program for 4 12 17 PH CLEAN (without anti - scavenger
clause)
Draft Ordinance Revising Specialty Hauler program for 4 12 17 PH Marked -Up version (without
anti - scavenger clause)
Notice of Intention to Consider Adoption of County Ordinance 3 15 17
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 10/1/2017
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Christine Limbert
Completed
03/20/2017 9:52 AM
Bob Shillinger
Completed
03/21/2017 5:59 PM
Budget and Finance
Completed
03/22/2017 10:41 AM
Maria Slavik
Completed
03/22/2017 10:42 AM
Kathy Peters
Completed
03/22/2017 1:03 PM
Kevin Wilson
Completed
03/28/2017 9:31 PM
Will Thompson
Completed
03/29/2017 8:51 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
04/12/2017 9:00 AM
Summary of Proposed Changes to Specialty Hauler Ordinance
Section 1 of the proposed revision revises Collector, Endorsement, and Specialty
Hauler definitions in Section 21 -46 and create definition of Transfer Station
• This change clears up some terminology confusion in that the term collector was used in
different places in the ordinance to refer to franchisees and specialty haulers in different places.
The changes draw distinction between Specialty Haulers and our Franchisees /Collectors, some
Collectors do not want to engage in the Specialty Hauler business and thus specialty haulers will
be licensed under the provisions of the code.
• Collector is now defined to only be our contracted Franchisee /collectors, i.e. WM,
Marathon Garbage, Keys Sanitary, and Ocean Reef Community Association.
• Endorsement is now defined to exclude "collector ". The term collector now refers
exclusively to Franchisees who may also choose to be Specialty Haulers.
o Specialty Hauler is now defined as persons who are licensed under the provisions of the
code.
• Transfer Station is now defined term as they will be licensed and imposed fee under the Revised
Specialty Hauler Program
Section 2 adds Anti - Scavenger provisions (only in one version)
• This provision was added to attempt to assist with the enforcement on unlicensed specialty
haulers. Enforcement is difficult with or without this provision since in most cases, the illegal
hauler must be caught in the act.
Section 3 removes language under Section 21 -71(e) that requires the franchised
haulers to also be licensed as specialty haulers
• As noted above, Section 21 -71(e) currently requires that our franchisee /collectors must be
licensed as a specialty hauler. There is no commercial reason to require that our franchised
collectors be licensed as specialty haulers. This does not preclude the franchised collectors from
being licensed as specialty haulers.
o Removes language that no collection agreement may be granted to any collector until
such collector is licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72.
Section 4 revises language under Section 21 -72 to
• Add licensing of transfer stations
• Limits number of specialty hauler licenses to 24
• Removes the requirement that 10% surcharge on gross receipts be paid by specialty haulers to
the County and removed requirement that financial records must be provided to verify
compliance.
• This provision has been on a self- reporting (aka "honor system ") basis which has been
nearly impossible to enforce. Solid waste staff has recommended that the specialty
hauler program can be sustained by application of a revised license fee structure.
• Remove requirement that specialty hauler exiting the county with loaded equipment
must keep record of certain information. This information was only required for the
10% surcharge which is now being removed.
• Adds that transfer stations in the Unit (jurisdiction serviced by the County or its agents) must be
licensed and pay an annual fee as adopted by the Board by resolution.
• Adds language that allows for a one -time short term (per project) license and fee for
construction waste removal (see also added under Sec. 21- 75(a)(1)) to allow for developments
in which a developer has a proprietary "team" which constructs its projects.
• Revises language to provide for license to be issued by the Solid Waste Department, not the
county administrator.
• Removes language that requires for applicant to provide sworn affidavit that all solid waste
collected shall be disposed of at solid waste disposal facility. All franchised collectors are
required by contract to disposed at the County's transfer station and the specialty haulers are
required by Florida Department of Environmental Protection to dispose at a FDEP licensed
facility.
• Removes the word "collector" in several places in this section, since collector is used to refer to
a franchised collector as differentiated from a specialty hauler who must be separately licensed
as a specialty hauler
• Removes interlocking directorships provision and certification of compliance of directorships
• Removes specific fees as the Solid Waste Department intends for these fees to be adopted each
year by resolution of the Board as part of the budget process and to ensure that funding is
adequate and necessary for the specialty hauler program.
Section 5 revises language under Section 21 -75
• To add the provision that a contractor may use a specialty hauler who has obtained a one time,
project specific specialty hauler license.
Effective Date of the revised requirement will be October 1, 2017
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Summary of the Proposed Specialty Haulers fees to be Approved by Res
during the Budget Process in August /September 2017 and Annually, The
First time application fee:
License fee (The license fee covers all materials being hauled and one truck decal)
Additional vehicle decals
Transfer Station fee:
$ 250.00
$ 1,000.00 am
$ 250.00 per
$20,000.00 ani
Onetime fee for an out of County based General Contractor to haul C &D: $ 250.00
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ORDINANCE -2017
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
21 -46, 21 -70, 21 -71, 21 -72, and 21 -75 OF THE MONROE
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COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING REVISED DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR ANTI - SCAVENGER CLAUSE
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES,
REGULATIONS, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND
FEES FOR SPECIALTY HAULERS AND TRANSFER
STATIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL SOLID WASTE;PROVIDING
FOR FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The County has a Specialty Hauler Program (Program) in which regulates
the collection and processing of special solid waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the Program and effectiveness of the rules and
regulations relating to the collection and disposal of special solid waste, the County seeks to
enact this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, § 125.01(1)(k), §403.413, and § 403.706 Florida Statutes, authorizes the
County to enact such an ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : Sec. 21 -46. — Definitions shall be amended to revise the definitions for Collector
Endorsement, and Specialty Hauler as follows and to add the term Transfer Station:
Collector means those persons who are franchised to provide residential and /or commercial
collection services pursuant to a collection agreement.
Endorsement means an amendment or addition to the specialty hauler's license that will
allow specialty hauler to pick up additional materials.
Specialty hauler means those persons who are licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72
and who provide for the collections of the following materials as defined in this article;
commercial recycling, commercial white goods, construction and demolition debris, e- waste,
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metal, and sludge, however it does not include private individuals transporting or disposing of
their personal property.
Transfer Station means a facility the primary purpose of which is to store or hold solid waste
for transport to a processing or disposal facility.
SECTION 2: Sec. 21 -70 shall be amendment to read as follows:
21 -70 Mandatory disposal of solid waste at disposal facility and Anti - scavenger clause.
(a) All domestic solid waste generated within the county shall be disposed of exclusively at
the solid waste disposal facility
(b) All recyclables, white goods or special waste placed at the curbside for pick -up shall be
property of the County or its authorized agent. It is a violation of this section for any
person not authorized by the County to collect or pick -up or cause to be collected or
picked up any such recyclables, whites goods or special waste. Any and each such
collection in violation hereof shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable
as provided in section 21 -77.
SECTION 3: Sec. 21 -71(e) shall be deleted in its entirety and subsection (f) shall be renumbered
as (e) as set forth below:
(e) There are hereby established the Monroe County Solid Waste Collection Service Areas No.
1 through No. 7, inclusive. The boundaries of each service area shall be defined by
resolution of the board. Each service area shall be included in a collection agreement granted
to a collector under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 4: Sec. 21 -72. shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulation of Specialty Haulers and Transfer Stations.
(a) Any person collecting any special solid waste shall be required to obtain a license prior to
collection of such waste and shall comply with all provisions of this section; provided,
however, that the applicant for a building permit that has elected to collect and dispose of
construction waste or has obtained a one -time short -term license, which is only valid for one
specific construction project and location, and paid the fee to collect and dispose of
construction waste pursuant to section 21 -75 shall be exempt from the requirement of
obtaining a license. Each specialty hauler shall be required to obtain a license annually. No
more than Twenty -four (24) annual licenses will be issued by the Monroe County Solid
Waste Department. The standards for obtaining a license shall be as follows:
(1) Any individual who desires to obtain a license from the county shall be at least 18 years
old. A partnership, corporation or other business entity that desires to obtain a license
must currently be in good standing with the Florida Department of State, Division of
Corporations.
(2) No license shall be issued to any person who has failed to file a sworn statement under
F.S. § 287.133(3)(a) on public entity crimes or who is disbarred from contracting with
the county pursuant to F.S. § 287.133.
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(3) The applicant shall provide evidence that he has obtained all permits and licenses —
required by law or ordinance in order to provide residential or commercial collection a
services or special waste collection, and shall maintain the same in full force and effect. U)
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(4) The applicant shall provide a list of vehicles by size and type including the vehicle
identification number that will be used to provide the collection services, or special �-
solid waste collection. The applicant shall notify the county of any changes in
equipment within 14 days. The county shall have the right to inspect such vehicles at
any time.
(5) The applicant must sign a sworn affidavit that the applicant will comply with all
standards and provisions of this article.
(6) All applicants for a license must demonstrate that they are financially responsible. The
applicant shall provide a sworn statement to the county that he has:
a. No unsatisfied judgments against him resulting from the collection or disposal of
any domestic solid waste or special solid waste as defined in this article; and
b. No liens of record by the Internal Revenue Service or the corporate tax division of
the state against any business or any organization he is qualifying.
(7) Each applicant shall agree to indemnify the county from any loss that may result from
the failure of the applicant to perform his responsibilities.
(8) The applicant shall furnish proof of comprehensive liability insurance in an amount
deemed adequate by the board, but not less than $100,000.00 per person bodily injury,
$300,000.00 per occurrence, and $50,000.00 property damage per occurrence. Each
holder of a license shall furnish evidence of the above - described insurance prior to
having his license renewed each year.
(9) Prior to the issuance of a license, every applicant shall show proof that the requirements
of the Workers' Compensation Law of the state have been met. Each holder of a license
shall furnish evidence that the requirements of the Workers Compensation Law of the
state have been complied with prior to having his license renewed each year.
(b) The application for license shall be filed with the Solid Waste Department and shall be
accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount that shall be established by the board by
resolution.
(c) The term of the license shall be from October 1 to September 30 each year. Prior to the
expiration of the license, the specialty hauler may renew the license by filing an affidavit
with the Solid Waste Department indicating continued compliance with the requirements of
subsection (a) of this section, along with such fees as may be established by the board by
resolution. Prior to renewal of a license, a specialty hauler shall provide to the county such
information as may be required by the county or by state statutes, including, but not limited
to, the rates charged and the number of customers serviced.
(d) A license shall be conditioned upon the eelleete" s of specialty hauler's complying with the
following additional requirements:
(1) Assignment of license. The specialty hauler shall not assign the license to any person. A
transfer during the term of a license of more than 25 percent of the issued or outstanding
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stock of the specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds more than 50 percent of —
issued and outstanding stock of the specialty hauler shall constitute an assignment for
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the purposes of this section. Likewise, during the term of a license, any transfer of the
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voting rights attendant to 25 percent or more of the issued or outstanding stock of the
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specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds more than 50 percent of issued and
outstanding stock of the specialty hauler shall constitute an assignment for the purposes
of this section.
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(2) All equipment used by specialty haulers in the collection and transportation of special
solid waste must be clearly identified with the name of the specialty hauler, his /her
telephone number and license number in lettering greater than four inches. 0
(3)The specialty hauler must apply to the county for a nonrefundable special solid waste
license. The amount of the initial license fee and each annual renewal fee is as adopted by
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The county may pro rate the fee for
the initial licenses only. The fee for a one -time project specific short -term license fee for
collection and disposal of construction waste is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners.
(4) The specialty hauler must purchase from the county a county decal /sticker for each
vehicle used in the collection of special solid waste material. Each decal /sticker is valid
from October 1 to September 30. The decal /sticker assign to each vehicle may not be
transferred or sold. The decal /sticker must clearly show the date of purchase and be
displayed /affixed on the front windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. In
addition to displaying the decal /sticker, the specialty hauler shall also keep a copy of the
license in the vehicle and shall present a copy upon request.
(5) Special solid waste material must be sufficiently covered or contained to prevent the
release of the material while in transit.
(6) All special solid waste material must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted
for such material by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
(7) A specialty hauler licensed under this subsection, shall not collect any residential or
commercial solid waste without first obtaining a franchise therefore. A specialty hauler
is only authorized to collect special solid waste for which a license or endorsement has
been obtained from the county.
(8) The county administrator or designee is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of a
specialty hauler when the administrator or designee determines that the specialty hauler
has violated a provision of this section. Before suspending or revoking the license, the
administrator or designee must afford the specialty hauler an opportunity to offer such
evidence as the specialty hauler deems necessary to support his position, although the
administrator or designee is not bound to consider, and may reject, evidence that is
cumulative, slanderous, or irrelevant. The administrator or designee's decision on a
suspension or revocation must be in writing and state the reasons therefore. The
decision is the final administrative action of the county. This subsection (e)(10), is
cumulative to all other lawful remedies and procedures available to the County for the
enforcement of its ordinances, including, but not limited to: prosecution as a second
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degree misdemeanor; issuance of citations to appear in county court; prosecution before
the county code enforcement board or special magistrate; and suits for injunctive relief.
(e) Persons who provide lawn care or lawn maintenance for improved property and who
transport the horticulture trash from such property shall be exempt from the provisions of
this section, provided that all horticulture trash that is transported from the property shall be
disposed of at the solid waste disposal facility.
(f) Transfer Stations operating in the Unit must pay an annual fee as adopted by Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners. The annual fee may be paid in four (4) equal
installments on a quarterly basis to the Solid Waste Department.
SECTION 5: Sec. 21- 75(a)(1) Construction waste shall be amended as follows:
(a) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or renovation of any structure,
or the demolition of a structure or land clearing; the applicant shall provide for the collection
and disposal of any construction, demolition of a structure or land clearing debris, waste that
may result from the construction. In order to obtain a building permit for the construction of
any structure, the applicant shall indicate in writing on forms provided by the county which
of the following methods of collection and disposal shall be used:
(1) The applicant will contract with a specialty hauler, with a construction demolition
debris collection license or a person that has obtained a one -time short -term license and
paid the fee to Monroe County Solid Waste Department, to collect and properly dispose
of all construction waste and demolition debris generated at the construction site, and
the applicant shall provide the name of the licensed specialty hauler or person that has
obtained the one -time project specific short -term license that will be used; or
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to
be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 7: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 8: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 9: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of state and shall be effective on October 1 2017
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2017.
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Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Deputy Clerk
Mayor /Chairperson
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ORDINANCE -2017
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
21-46, 21 -70, 21 -71, 21 -72, and 21 -75 OF THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING REVISED DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR ANTI - SCAVENGER CLAUSE
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES,
REGULATIONS, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND
FEES FOR SPECIALTY HAULERS AND TRANSFER
STATIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL SOLID WASTE;PROVIDING
FOR FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
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ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The County has a Specialty Hauler Program (Program) in which regulates
the collection and processing of special solid waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the Program and effectiveness of the rules and
regulations relating to the collection and disposal of special solid waste, the County seeks to
enact this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, § 125.01(1)(k), §403.413, and § 403.706 Florida Statutes, authorizes the
County to enact such an ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : Sec. 21 -46. — Definitions shall be amended to revise the definitions for Collector
Endorsement, and Specialty Hauler as follows and to add the term Transfer Station:
Collector means those persons v�e at:e lieensed ttad °r toe r s of eetien 21 7 an
who are franchised to provide residential and /or commercial collection services pursuant to a
collection agreement.
Endorsement means an amendment or addition to the specialty hauler's license that will
allow ee'�r specialty hauler to pick up additional materials.
Specialty hauler means those persons who are licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72
and —who provide for the collections of the following materials as defined in this article;
commercial recycling, commercial white goods, construction and demolition debris, e- waste,
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metal, and sludge, however it does not include private individuals transporting or disposing of X
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their personal property.
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Transfer Station means a facility the primary purpose of which is to store or hold solid waste
for transport to a processing or disposal facility.
SECTION 2: Sec. 21 -70 shall be amendment to read as follows:
21 -70 Mandatory disposal of solid waste at disposal facility and Anti - scavenger clause
(a) All domestic solid waste generated within the county shall be disposed of exclusively at
the solid waste disposal facility
(b) All recyclables, white goods or special waste placed at the curbside for pick -up shall be
property of the County or its authorized agent. It is a violation of this section for any
person not authorized by the County to collect or pick -up or cause to be collected or
picked up any such recyclables, whites goods or special waste. Any and each such
collection in violation hereof shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable
as provided in section 21 -77
SECTION 3: Sec. 21 -71(e) shall be deleted in its entirety and subsection (f) shall be renumbered
as (e) as set forth below:
(e)
(4) There are hereby established the Monroe County Solid Waste Collection Service Areas No.
1 through No. 7, inclusive. The boundaries of each service area shall be defined by
resolution of the board. Each service area shall be included in a collection agreement granted
to a collector under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 4: Sec. 21 -72. shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulation of Specialty Haulers and Transfer Stations ee'�fs
(a)
,.,;a °a herein. Any person collecting any special solid waste shall be required to obtain a
license prior to collection of such waste and shall comply with all provisions of this section;
provided, however, that the applicant for a building permit that has elected to collect and
dispose of construction waste or has obtained a one -time short -term license, which is only
valid for one specific construction proiect and location_ and paid the fee to collect and
dispose of construction waste pursuant to section 21 -75 shall be exempt from the
requirement of obtaining a license. Each ee l tee: an d specialty hauler shall be required to
obtain a license annually No more than Twenty -four (24) annual licenses will be issued by
the Monroe County Solid Waste Department. The standards for obtaining a license shall be
as follows:
(1) Any individual who desires to obtain a license from the county shall be at least 18 years
old. A partnership, corporation or other business entity that desires to obtain a license
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(4) There are hereby established the Monroe County Solid Waste Collection Service Areas No.
1 through No. 7, inclusive. The boundaries of each service area shall be defined by
resolution of the board. Each service area shall be included in a collection agreement granted
to a collector under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 4: Sec. 21 -72. shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulation of Specialty Haulers and Transfer Stations ee'�fs
(a)
,.,;a °a herein. Any person collecting any special solid waste shall be required to obtain a
license prior to collection of such waste and shall comply with all provisions of this section;
provided, however, that the applicant for a building permit that has elected to collect and
dispose of construction waste or has obtained a one -time short -term license, which is only
valid for one specific construction proiect and location_ and paid the fee to collect and
dispose of construction waste pursuant to section 21 -75 shall be exempt from the
requirement of obtaining a license. Each ee l tee: an d specialty hauler shall be required to
obtain a license annually No more than Twenty -four (24) annual licenses will be issued by
the Monroe County Solid Waste Department. The standards for obtaining a license shall be
as follows:
(1) Any individual who desires to obtain a license from the county shall be at least 18 years
old. A partnership, corporation or other business entity that desires to obtain a license
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must currently be in good standing with the Florida Department of State, Division of
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Corporations.
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(2) No license shall be issued to any person who has failed to file a sworn statement under
F.S. § 287.133(3)(a) on public entity crimes or who is disbarred from contracting with
the county pursuant to F. S. § 287.133.
(3) The applicant shall provide evidence that he has obtained all permits and licenses
required by law or ordinance in order to provide residential or commercial collection
services or special waste collection, and shall maintain the same in full force and effect.
(4) The applicant shall provide a list of vehicles by size and type, including the vehicle c ,
identification number that will be used to provide the collection services, or special
solid waste collection. The applicant shall notify the county of any changes in
equipment within 14 days. The county shall have the right to inspect such vehicles at
any time.
(5) The applicant must sign a sworn affidavit that all s„ l;a , to eelleeted shall b disp •0
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and provisions of this article.
(6) All applicants for a license must demonstrate that they are financially responsible. The
applicant shall provide a sworn statement to the county that he has: 2
a. No unsatisfied judgments against him resulting from the collection or disposal of
any domestic solid waste or special solid waste as defined in this article; and
b. No liens of record by the Internal Revenue Service or the corporate tax division of
the state against any business or any organization he is qualifying.
(7) Each applicant shall agree to indemnify the county from any loss that may result from
the failure of the applicant to perform his responsibilities.
(8) The applicant shall furnish proof of comprehensive liability insurance in an amount
deemed adequate by the board, but not less than $100,000.00 per person bodily injury,
$300,000.00 per occurrence, and $50,000.00 property damage per occurrence. Each
holder of a license shall furnish evidence of the above - described insurance prior to
having his license renewed each year.
(9) Prior to the issuance of a license, every applicant shall show proof that the requirements
of the Workers' Compensation Law of the state have been met. Each holder of a license
shall furnish evidence that the requirements of the Workers Compensation Law of the
state have been complied with prior to having his license renewed each year.
(b) The application for license shall be filed with the Solid Waste Department eettflty
and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount that shall be
established by the board by resolution.
(c) The term of the license shall be from October 1 to September 30 each year. Prior to the
expiration of the license, the eetee specialty hauler may renew the license by filing an
affidavit with the eettaty .,aw mist,..,, Solid Waste Department indicating continued
compliance with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, along with such fees as
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may be established by the board by resolution. Prior to renewal of a license, a ^ ^':r- cvlleeter x
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to, the rates charged and the number of customers serviced.
(d) A license shall be conditioned upon the ^^"^^*^ "'s of specialty hauler's complying with the
following additional requirements:
(1) Assignment of license. The eell eetef e specialty hauler shall not assign the license to
any person. A transfer during the term of a license of more than 25 percent of the issued
or outstanding stock of the eellecc� ^tef of specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds
more than 50 percent of issued and outstanding stock of the eelleetef of specialty hauler
shall constitute an assignment for the purposes of this section. Likewise, during the term
of a license, any transfer of the voting rights attendant to 25 percent or more of the
issued or outstanding stock of the eell eetef e specialty hauler or of any corporation that
holds more than 50 percent of issued and outstanding stock of the eell eetef 0 specialty
hauler shall constitute an assignment for the purposes of this section.
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{4 All equipment used by specialty haulers in the collection and transportation of special
solid waste must be clearly identified with the name of the specialty hauler eepeeter
his /her telephone number and license number in lettering greater than four inches.
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and each annual renewal fee is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of Countv Commissioners
.,», --- ee l do of additional matet4a s The county may pro rate the fee for the initial
licenses only. The fee for a one -time project specific short -term license fee for collection and
disposal of construction waste is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of Countv
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specialty hauler leelleeter must purchase from the county a county decal /sticker for each
vehicle used in the collection of special solid waste material. Each decal /sticker sects
$250 . 00 an is valid from October 1 to September 30. The decal /sticker assign to each
vehicle may not be transferred or sold. The decal /sticker must clearly show the date of
purchase and be displayed /affixed on the front windshield on the passenger side of the
vehicle. In addition to displaying the decal /sticker, the specialty hauler selleete shall
also keep a copy of the license in the vehicle and shall present a copy upon request.
(5) Special solid waste material must be sufficiently covered or contained to prevent the
release of the material while in transit.
(6) All special solid waste material must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted
for such material by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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specialty hauler leelleeter must purchase from the county a county decal /sticker for each
vehicle used in the collection of special solid waste material. Each decal /sticker sects
$250 . 00 an is valid from October 1 to September 30. The decal /sticker assign to each
vehicle may not be transferred or sold. The decal /sticker must clearly show the date of
purchase and be displayed /affixed on the front windshield on the passenger side of the
vehicle. In addition to displaying the decal /sticker, the specialty hauler selleete shall
also keep a copy of the license in the vehicle and shall present a copy upon request.
(5) Special solid waste material must be sufficiently covered or contained to prevent the
release of the material while in transit.
(6) All special solid waste material must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted
for such material by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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(3) A specialty hauler leelleeter licensed under this subsection, shall not collect any
residential or commercial solid waste without first obtaining a franchise therefore. A
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(* county administrator or designee is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of
a specialty hauler e^'� when the administrator or designee determines that the
specialty hauler e^'� has violated a provision of this section. Before suspending or
revoking the license, the administrator or designee must afford the specialty hauler
e^'� an opportunity to offer such evidence as the specialty hauler e^'� deems
necessary to support his position, although the administrator ^ DN41NIST n T-O or
designee is not bound to consider, and may reject, evidence that is cumulative,
slanderous, or irrelevant. The administrator or designee's decision on a suspension or
revocation must be in writing and state the reasons therefore. The decision is the final
administrative action of the county. This subsection (e)(10), is cumulative to all other
lawful remedies and procedures available to the County for the enforcement of its
ordinances, including, but not limited to: prosecution as a second degree misdemeanor;
issuance of citations to appear in county court; prosecution before the county code
enforcement board or special magistrate; and suits for injunctive relief.
(fie) Persons who provide lawn care or lawn maintenance for improved property and who
transport the horticulture trash from such property shall be exempt from the provisions of
this section, provided that all horticulture trash that is transported from the property shall be
disposed of at the solid waste disposal facility.
(gD Transfer Stations operating in the Unit must pay an annual fee as adopted by Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners. The annual fee may be paid in four (4) equal
installments on a quarterly basis to the Solid Waste Department.
SECTION 5: Sec. 21- 75(a)(1) Construction waste shall be amended as follows:
(a) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or renovation of any structure,
or the demolition of a structure or land clearing; the applicant shall provide for the collection
and disposal of any construction, demolition of a structure or land clearing debris, waste that
may result from the construction. In order to obtain a building permit for the construction of
any structure, the applicant shall indicate in writing on forms provided by the county which
of the following methods of collection and disposal shall be used:
(1) The applicant will contract with a specialty hauler, with a construction demolition
debris collection license or a person that has obtained a one -time short -term license and
paid the fee to Monroe County Solid Waste Department to collect and properly dispose
of all construction waste and demolition debris generated at the construction site, and
the applicant shall provide the name of the licensed eetee specialty hauler or
person that has obtained the one -time proiect specific short -term license that will be
used; or
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to
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be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 7: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 8: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 9: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of state and shall be effective October 1, 2017
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL)
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk
Deputy Clerk
day of , 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mayor /Chairperson
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WHEREAS, The County has a Specialty Hauler Program (Program) in which regulates
the collection and processing of special solid waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the Program and effectiveness of the rules and
regulations relating to the collection and disposal of special solid waste, the County seeks to
enact this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, § 125.01(1)(k), §403.413, and § 403.706 Florida Statutes, authorizes the
County to enact such an ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : Sec. 21 -46. — Definitions shall be amended to revise the definitions for Collector
Endorsement, and Specialty Hauler as follows and to add the term Transfer Station:
Collector means those persons who are franchised to provide residential and /or commercial
collection services pursuant to a collection agreement.
Endorsement means an amendment or addition to the specialty hauler's license that will
allow specialty hauler to pick up additional materials.
Specialty hauler means those persons who are licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72
and who provide for the collections of the following materials as defined in this article;
commercial recycling, commercial white goods, construction and demolition debris, e- waste,
metal, and sludge, however it does not include private individuals transporting or disposing of
their personal property.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
21 -46, 21 -71, 21 -72, and 21 -75 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
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CODE; PROVIDING REVISED DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
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LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR SPECIALTY
HAULERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL SOLID
WASTE;PROVIDING FOR FINES FOR
NONCOMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The County has a Specialty Hauler Program (Program) in which regulates
the collection and processing of special solid waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the Program and effectiveness of the rules and
regulations relating to the collection and disposal of special solid waste, the County seeks to
enact this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, § 125.01(1)(k), §403.413, and § 403.706 Florida Statutes, authorizes the
County to enact such an ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : Sec. 21 -46. — Definitions shall be amended to revise the definitions for Collector
Endorsement, and Specialty Hauler as follows and to add the term Transfer Station:
Collector means those persons who are franchised to provide residential and /or commercial
collection services pursuant to a collection agreement.
Endorsement means an amendment or addition to the specialty hauler's license that will
allow specialty hauler to pick up additional materials.
Specialty hauler means those persons who are licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72
and who provide for the collections of the following materials as defined in this article;
commercial recycling, commercial white goods, construction and demolition debris, e- waste,
metal, and sludge, however it does not include private individuals transporting or disposing of
their personal property.
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Transfer Station means a facility the primary purpose of which is to store or hold solid waste
for transport to a processing or disposal facility.
SECTION 2: Sec. 21 -71(e) shall be deleted in its entirety and subsection (f) shall be renumbered
as (e) as set forth below:
(e) There are hereby established the Monroe County Solid Waste Collection Service Areas No.
1 through No. 7, inclusive. The boundaries of each service area shall be defined by
resolution of the board. Each service area shall be included in a collection agreement granted
to a collector under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 3: Sec. 21 -72. shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulation of Specialty Haulers and Transfer Stations.
(a) Any person collecting any special solid waste shall be required to obtain a license prior to
collection of such waste and shall comply with all provisions of this section; provided,
however, that the applicant for a building permit that has elected to collect and dispose of
construction waste or has obtained a one -time short -term license, which is only valid for one
specific construction project and location, and paid the fee to collect and dispose of
construction waste pursuant to section 21 -75 shall be exempt from the requirement of
obtaining a license. Each specialty hauler shall be required to obtain a license annually. No
more than Twenty -four (24) annual licenses will be issued by the Monroe County Solid
Waste Department. The standards for obtaining a license shall be as follows:
(1) Any individual who desires to obtain a license from the county shall be at least 18 years
old. A partnership, corporation or other business entity that desires to obtain a license
must currently be in good standing with the Florida Department of State, Division of
Corporations.
(2) No license shall be issued to any person who has failed to file a sworn statement under
F.S. § 287.133(3)(a) on public entity crimes or who is disbarred from contracting with
the county pursuant to F.S. § 287.133.
(3) The applicant shall provide evidence that he has obtained all permits and licenses
required by law or ordinance in order to provide residential or commercial collection
services or special waste collection, and shall maintain the same in full force and effect.
(4) The applicant shall provide a list of vehicles by size and type, including the vehicle
identification number that will be used to provide the collection services, or special
solid waste collection. The applicant shall notify the county of any changes in
equipment within 14 days. The county shall have the right to inspect such vehicles at
any time.
(5) The applicant must sign a sworn affidavit that the applicant will comply with all
standards and provisions of this article.
(6) All applicants for a license must demonstrate that they are financially responsible. The
applicant shall provide a sworn statement to the county that he has:
a. No unsatisfied judgments against him resulting from the collection or disposal of
any domestic solid waste or special solid waste as defined in this article; and
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b. No liens of record by the Internal Revenue Service or the corporate tax division of
the state against any business or any organization he is qualifying.
(7) Each applicant shall agree to indemnify the county from any loss that may result from
the failure of the applicant to perform his responsibilities.
(8) The applicant shall furnish proof of comprehensive liability insurance in an amount
deemed adequate by the board, but not less than $100,000.00 per person bodily injury,
$300,000.00 per occurrence, and $50,000.00 property damage per occurrence. Each
holder of a license shall furnish evidence of the above - described insurance prior to
having his license renewed each year.
(9) Prior to the issuance of a license, every applicant shall show proof that the requirements
of the Workers' Compensation Law of the state have been met. Each holder of a license
shall furnish evidence that the requirements of the Workers Compensation Law of the
state have been complied with prior to having his license renewed each year.
(b) The application for license shall be filed with the Solid Waste Department and shall be
accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount that shall be established by the board by
resolution.
(c) The term of the license shall be from October 1 to September 30 each year. Prior to the
expiration of the license, the specialty hauler may renew the license by filing an affidavit
with the Solid Waste Department indicating continued compliance with the requirements of
subsection (a) of this section, along with such fees as may be established by the board by
resolution. Prior to renewal of a license, a specialty hauler shall provide to the county such
information as may be required by the county or by state statutes, including, but not limited
to, the rates charged and the number of customers serviced.
(d) A license shall be conditioned upon the eelleete" s er specialty hauler's complying with the
following additional requirements:
(1) Assignment of license. The specialty hauler shall not assign the license to any person. A
transfer during the term of a license of more than 25 percent of the issued or outstanding
stock of the specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds more than 50 percent of
issued and outstanding stock of the specialty hauler shall constitute an assignment for
the purposes of this section. Likewise, during the term of a license, any transfer of the
voting rights attendant to 25 percent or more of the issued or outstanding stock of the
specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds more than 50 percent of issued and
outstanding stock of the specialty hauler shall constitute an assignment for the purposes
of this section.
(2) All equipment used by specialty haulers in the collection and transportation of special
solid waste must be clearly identified with the name of the specialty hauler, his /her
telephone number and license number in lettering greater than four inches.
(3)The specialty hauler must apply to the county for a nonrefundable special solid waste
license. The amount of the initial license fee and each annual renewal fee is as adopted by
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The county may pro rate the fee for
the initial licenses only. The fee for a one -time project specific short -term license fee for
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collection and disposal of construction waste is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners. a
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vehicle used in the collection of special solid waste material. Each decal /sticker is valid CL
from October 1 to September 30. The decal /sticker assign to each vehicle may not be
transferred or sold. The decal /sticker must clearly show the date of purchase and be
displayed /affixed on the front windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. In
addition to displaying the decal /sticker, the specialty hauler shall also keep a copy of the
license in the vehicle and shall present a copy upon request.
(5) Special solid waste material must be sufficiently covered or contained to prevent the
release of the material while in transit.
(6) All special solid waste material must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted
for such material by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
(7) A specialty hauler licensed under this subsection, shall not collect any residential or
commercial solid waste without first obtaining a franchise therefore. A specialty hauler
is only authorized to collect special solid waste for which a license or endorsement has
been obtained from the county.
(8) The county administrator or designee is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of a
specialty hauler when the administrator or designee determines that the specialty hauler
has violated a provision of this section. Before suspending or revoking the license, the
administrator or designee must afford the specialty hauler an opportunity to offer such
evidence as the specialty hauler deems necessary to support his position, although the
administrator or designee is not bound to consider, and may reject, evidence that is
cumulative, slanderous, or irrelevant. The administrator or designee's decision on a
suspension or revocation must be in writing and state the reasons therefore. The
decision is the final administrative action of the county. This subsection (e)(10), is
cumulative to all other lawful remedies and procedures available to the County for the
enforcement of its ordinances, including, but not limited to: prosecution as a second
degree misdemeanor; issuance of citations to appear in county court; prosecution before
the county code enforcement board or special magistrate; and suits for injunctive relief.
(e) Persons who provide lawn care or lawn maintenance for improved property and who
transport the horticulture trash from such property shall be exempt from the provisions of
this section, provided that all horticulture trash that is transported from the property shall be
disposed of at the solid waste disposal facility.
(f) Transfer Stations operating in the Unit must pay an annual fee as adopted by Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners. The annual fee may be paid in four (4) equal
installments on a quarterly basis to the Solid Waste Department.
SECTION 4: Sec. 21- 75(a)(1) Construction waste shall be amended as follows:
(a) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or renovation of any structure,
or the demolition of a structure or land clearing; the applicant shall provide for the collection
and disposal of any construction, demolition of a structure or land clearing debris, waste that
may result from the construction. In order to obtain a building permit for the construction of
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any structure, the applicant shall indicate in writing on forms provided by the county which
of the following methods of collection and disposal shall be used:
(1) The applicant will contract with a specialty hauler, with a construction demolition
debris collection license or a person that has obtained a one -time short -term license and
paid the fee to Monroe County Solid Waste Department, to collect and properly dispose
of all construction waste and demolition debris generated at the construction site, and
the applicant shall provide the name of the licensed specialty hauler or person that has
obtained the one -time project specific short -term license that will be used; or
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to
be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 6: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 7: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 8: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of state and shall be effective October 1, 2017
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2017.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Deputy Clerk
Mayor /Chairperson
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION
21 -46, 21 -71, 21 -72, and 21 -75 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE; PROVIDING REVISED DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR SPECIALTY
HAULERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL SOLID
WASTE;PROVIDING FOR FINES FOR
NONCOMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
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PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY
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CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The County has a Specialty Hauler Program (Program) in which regulates
the collection and processing of special solid waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the Program and effectiveness of the rules and
regulations relating to the collection and disposal of special solid waste, the County seeks to
enact this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, § 125.01(1)(k), §403.413, and § 403.706 Florida Statutes, authorizes the
County to enact such an ordinance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : Sec. 21 -46. — Definitions shall be amended to revise the definitions for Collector
Endorsement, and Specialty Hauler as follows and to add the term Transfer Station:
Collector means those persons
who are franchised to provide residential and /or commercial collection services pursuant to a
collection agreement.
Endorsement means an amendment or addition to the specialty hauler's license that will
allow ee'�i specialty hauler to pick up additional materials.
Specialty hauler means those persons who are licensed under the provisions of section 21 -72
and —who provide for the collections of the following materials as defined in this article;
commercial recycling, commercial white goods, construction and demolition debris, e- waste,
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metal, and sludge, however it does not include private individuals transporting or disposing of
their personal property.
Transfer Station means a facility the primary purpose of which is to store or hold solid waste
for transport to a processing or disposal facility. U)
SECTION 2: Sec. 21 -71(e) shall be deleted in its entirety and subsection (f) shall be renumbered
as (e) as set forth below:
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(4) There are hereby established the Monroe County Solid Waste Collection Service Areas No.
1 through No. 7, inclusive. The boundaries of each service area shall be defined by
resolution of the board. Each service area shall be included in a collection agreement granted
to a collector under the provisions of this article.
SECTION 3: Sec. 21 -72. shall be amended to read as follows:
Regulation of Specialty Haulers and Transfer Stations ee'�fs
(a)
,.,;a °a herein. Any person collecting any special solid waste shall be required to obtain a
license prior to collection of such waste and shall comply with all provisions of this section;
provided, however, that the applicant for a building permit that has elected to collect and
dispose of construction waste or has obtained a one -time short -term license, which is only
valid for one specific construction project and location, and paid the fee to collect and
dispose of construction waste pursuant to section 21 -75 shall be exempt from the
requirement of obtaining a license. Each ee l tee: an d specialty hauler shall be required to
obtain a license annually No more than Twenty -four (24) annual licenses will be issued by
the Monroe County Solid Waste Department. The standards for obtaining a license shall be
as follows:
(1) Any individual who desires to obtain a license from the county shall be at least 18 years
old. A partnership, corporation or other business entity that desires to obtain a license
must currently be in good standing with the Florida Department of State, Division of
Corporations.
(2) No license shall be issued to any person who has failed to file a sworn statement under
F.S. § 287.133(3)(a) on public entity crimes or who is disbarred from contracting with
the county pursuant to F. S. § 287.133.
(3) The applicant shall provide evidence that he has obtained all permits and licenses
required by law or ordinance in order to provide residential or commercial collection
services or special waste collection, and shall maintain the same in full force and effect.
(4) The applicant shall provide a list of vehicles by size and type, including the vehicle
identification number that will be used to provide the collection services, or special
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solid waste collection. The applicant shall notify the county of any changes in
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equipment within 14 days. The county shall have the right to inspect such vehicles at
any time.
(5) The applicant must sign a sworn affidavit that all s„ l;a , to eelleeted shall b di
of�eetie�r e seEtie 21 70, and tha the applicant will comply with all standards
and provisions of this article.
(6) All applicants for a license must demonstrate that they are financially responsible. The
applicant shall provide a sworn statement to the county that he has:
a. No unsatisfied judgments against him resulting from the collection or disposal of
any domestic solid waste or special solid waste as defined in this article; and
b. No liens of record by the Internal Revenue Service or the corporate tax division of
the state against any business or any organization he is qualifying.
(7) Each applicant shall agree to indemnify the county from any loss that may result from
the failure of the applicant to perform his responsibilities.
(8) The applicant shall furnish proof of comprehensive liability insurance in an amount
deemed adequate by the board, but not less than $100,000.00 per person bodily injury,
$300,000.00 per occurrence, and $50,000.00 property damage per occurrence. Each
holder of a license shall furnish evidence of the above - described insurance prior to
having his license renewed each year.
(9) Prior to the issuance of a license, every applicant shall show proof that the requirements
of the Workers' Compensation Law of the state have been met. Each holder of a license
shall furnish evidence that the requirements of the Workers Compensation Law of the
state have been complied with prior to having his license renewed each year.
(b) The application for license shall be filed with the Solid Waste Department eettaty
administfatef and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount that shall be
established by the board by resolution.
(c) The term of the license shall be from October 1 to September 30 each year. Prior to the
expiration of the license, the eell eetef e specialty hauler may renew the license by filing an
affidavit with the eettaty .,aw mist,..,, Solid Waste Department indicating continued
compliance with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, along with such fees as
may be established by the board by resolution. Prior to renewal of a license, a ee�or
a specialty hauler shall provide to the county such
information as may be required by the county or by state statutes, including, but not limited
to, the rates charged and the number of customers serviced.
(d) A license shall be conditioned upon the ^^Meete "s er specialty hauler's complying with the
following additional requirements:
(1) Assignment of license. The eell eetef e specialty hauler shall not assign the license to
any person. A transfer during the term of a license of more than 25 percent of the issued
or outstanding stock of the eelleetef of specialty hauler or of any corporation that holds
more than 50 percent of issued and outstanding stock of the eelleetef of specialty hauler
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shall constitute an assignment for the purposes of this section. Likewise, during the term
of a license, any transfer of the voting rights attendant to 25 percent or more of the
issued or outstanding stock of the ee'e specialty hauler or of any corporation that �.
holds more than 50 percent of issued and outstanding stock of the eel 0 specialty
hauler shall constitute an assignment for the purposes of this section.
not vielated any of t4 of t4is 84seetion and at:e in eemplianee 'w44
{4 All equipment used by specialty haulers in the collection and transportation of special
solid waste must be clearly identified with the name of the specialty hauler eepeete
his /her telephone number and license number in lettering greater than four inches.
solid-
'wa ffi fft ef iff4s ,
{�The specialty hauler e^'� must apply to the county for a nonrefundable special solid
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waste license. .The amount of the initial license fee r�
and each annual renewal fee is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of Countv Commissioners
.,», --- ee l d of additional tet: is The county may pro rate the fee for the initial
licenses only. The fee for a one -time project specific short -term license fee for collection and
disposal of construction waste is as adopted by Resolution of the Board of Countv
Commissioners-S1,040-40
is paid. The sttfehafge is payable tnefAly and is dtte 15 days aftef t4e
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specialty hauler eepeetef must purchase from the county a county decal /sticker for each
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vehicle used in the collection of special solid waste material. Each decal /sticker sects
$250 . 00 an is valid from October 1 to September 30. The decal /sticker assign to each
vehicle may not be transferred or sold. The decal /sticker must clearly show the date of `"-
purchase and be displayed /affixed on the front windshield on the passenger side of the
vehicle. In addition to displaying the decal /sticker, the specialty hauler eepeeter shall
also keep a copy of the license in the vehicle and shall present a copy upon request.
(5) Special solid waste material must be sufficiently covered or contained to prevent the C
release of the material while in transit. >
(6) All special solid waste material must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted LO
for such material by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. C
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(97)A specialty hauler e^'� licensed under this subsection, shall not collect any
residential or commercial solid waste without first obtaining a franchise therefore. A
specialty hauler e^'� is only authorized to collect special solid waste the f h ew i ng
matet4als for which a license or endorsement has been obtained from the county,
waste, metal, a 81tidge.
(48 county administrator or designee is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of
a specialty hauler eelleete when the administrator or designee determines that the
specialty hauler e^'� has violated a provision of this section. Before suspending or
revoking the license, the administrator or designee must afford the specialty hauler
e^'� an opportunity to offer such evidence as the specialty hauler e^'� deems
necessary to support his position, although the administrator ^ DN41NIST n TO or
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designee is not bound to consider, and may reject, evidence that is cumulative, CL
slanderous, or irrelevant. The administrator or designee's decision on a suspension or
revocation must be in writing and state the reasons therefore. The decision is the final `"-
administrative action of the county. This subsection (e)(10), is cumulative to all other
lawful remedies and procedures available to the County for the enforcement of its
ordinances, including, but not limited to: prosecution as a second degree misdemeanor;
issuance of citations to appear in county court; prosecution before the county code °P
enforcement board or special magistrate; and suits for injunctive relief.
(fie) Persons who provide lawn care or lawn maintenance for improved property and who
transport the horticulture trash from such property shall be exempt from the provisions of
this section, provided that all horticulture trash that is transported from the property shall be
disposed of at the solid waste disposal facility.
(g f) Transfer Stations operating in the Unit must pay an annual fee as adopted by Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners. The annual fee may be paid in four (4) equal
installments on a quarterly basis to the Solid Waste Department.
SECTION 4: Sec. 21- 75(a)(1) Construction waste shall be amended as follows:
(a) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or renovation of any structure,
or the demolition of a structure or land clearing; the applicant shall provide for the collection
and disposal of any construction, demolition of a structure or land clearing debris, waste that
may result from the construction. In order to obtain a building permit for the construction of
any structure, the applicant shall indicate in writing on forms provided by the county which
of the following methods of collection and disposal shall be used:
(1) The applicant will contract with a specialty hauler, with a construction demolition
debris collection license or a person that has obtained a one -time short -term license and
paid the fee to Monroe County Solid Waste Department to collect and properly dispose
of all construction waste and demolition debris generated at the construction site, and
the applicant shall provide the name of the licensed eetee specialty hauler or
Derson that has obtained the one -time Droiect specific short -term license that will be
used; or
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to
be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its
applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 6: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 7: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
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SECTION 8: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of state and shall be effective October 1, 2017
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2017.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL)
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mayor /Chairperson
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on April 12, 2017, at
3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Chambers located in
the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Monroe County,
Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the
adoption of the following County Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 21 -46, 21 -70, 21 -71, 21 -72, AND
21 -75 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING REVISED
DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR ANTI - SCAVENGER CLAUSE
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES, REGULATIONS, AND LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR SPECIALTY HAULERS AND
TRANSFER STATIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS
RELATING TO COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL SOLID
WASTE; PROVIDING FOR FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or
meetings, that person will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purpose, that person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based.
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 Administrator's Office
at (305) 292 -4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - -- 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar
days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711 ".
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 15 day of March, 2017
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk Of The Circuit Court
and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County
Coiuinissioners of Monroe County, Florida
Publication Dates:
Citizen: (Mon.) 3/20/2017
Keynoter: (Sat.) 3/18/2017
Reporter: (Fri.) 3/17/2017