Lee County advances solid‑waste rate plan but delays code change that would end annual hearings
The board approved solid‑waste system assessment rates for FY 2027–2030 with a 5% annual cap but declined, for now, to amend county code to eliminate the need for an annual public hearing, citing transparency concerns.
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Lee County commissioners on May 19 approved new solid‑waste system assessment rates for fiscal years 2027 through 2030 that include an 8% increase in fiscal 2027 (to bring the system to full cost recovery) and establish a maximum annual increase capped at 5% for 2028–2030. The rates were presented by Rebecca Rodriguez (speaker 14) of Solid Waste.
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