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Riviera Beach council pulls plan to move stormwater, trash fees to tax bill after resident-impact concerns
Summary
City staff proposed notifying Palm Beach County to put stormwater and solid-waste charges on the property tax bill beginning in 2027; councilmembers raised concerns about tax liens, foreclosure risk and impact on renters and homeowners and voted to remove the items for further public workshops and outreach.
Riviera Beach city staff presented a package of agreements and resolutions intended to give the county notice of the city’s intent to move stormwater and solid‑waste charges from monthly utility bills onto the property tax roll beginning in fiscal 2027. Chief Financial Officer Randy Sherman said the change would not increase fees but would change how they are billed, potentially lowering utility deposits and reducing the city’s banking fees.
"This doesn't kick in until 2027," Sherman said, framing the action as an…
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