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Commission adopts multiple non-ad valorem assessments, including solid-waste and seawall districts
Summary
Flagler County commissioners approved a package of non-ad valorem assessments for FY2026 covering district drains, solid waste, seawall assessments and other special districts; vote was unanimous.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 11 adopted a resolution approving the FY2026 non-ad valorem assessment rolls for multiple special districts, including mandatory solid-waste collection, drainage basin districts and Painters Hill seawall assessments.
The resolution approved the assessment rates read into the record by staff. Key rates and districts adopted included: Espanola Special Service District — $11.76 per special assessment unit; Reema Ridge Special Service District — $14.62 per special assessment unit; Flagler County mandatory solid-waste collection and disposal — $445.20 per residential unit; North Malacampa drainage basin district — $30 per parcel; Marineland Acres drainage basin district — $435 per developed lot and $220 per vacant lot; Painters Hill Seawall Special Assessment District — $116.28 per front foot; Dune CDD stormwater assessment — $65.69 per ERU; and a nuisance-abatement assessment reflecting actual costs incurred ($40,910 listed in the backup materials).
Why it matters: These assessments are levied on the non-ad valorem roll and cover recurring services (solid waste), localized infrastructure (drainage and seawalls), and recovery of nuisance-abatement expenses. The solid-waste assessment is billed through the tax roll and is roughly in the range of $445.20 per residential unit for FY2026 as adopted.
Public comment and questions: During the public comment period, residents raised concerns about solid-waste service levels and contract performance. Marvin Clegg of West Flagler urged the commission to hold the contractor accountable and requested information about contract renewal timing and customer-service records. Staff said the solid-waste contract (Waste Pro) runs through 2028 and recommended staff follow up on service and contract details.
Formal action and vote: Motion: adopt the resolution approving the assessment rolls and levying the stated non-ad valorem assessments for FY2026. Mover: Commissioner Hansen. Second: Commissioner Richardson. Roll call: Commissioner Hansen — yes; Commissioner Pennington — yes; Chair Dance — yes; Commissioner Carney — yes; Commissioner Richardson — yes. Outcome: adopted unanimously.
Clarifications: Staff said many of the assessments have long-standing histories (for example, seawall districts are voluntary mechanisms where homeowners agreed to financing). The nuisance-abatement line reflects a specific recovered cost example from backup materials.
Ending: The assessment rolls will be included on the DR-408A non-ad valorem certificate and collected through the property tax process; staff will follow up on contract-performance questions for solid-waste services and provide additional information to residents on timing and oversight.
