Approved the solid waste assessment rates and roll for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, with an estimated revenue of $33,987,543.

In plain words

A final resolutionA formal Board decision that is not a law: it states a position, approves an agreement, sets a fee or rate, or directs staff. Adopted by a vote, usually without a public hearing. Florida Statutes 125.01 setting the solid waste assessment rates and roll for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, which charges property owners for trash collection and disposal services.

What changes The resolution confirms the initial assessment roll, approves the rate schedule, authorizes the uniform collection method, and establishes the effective date for the rates and roll.

Who and the money Applies to all affected property owners in Lake County; estimated fiscal impact is $33,987,543 in revenue.

Stated reason (staff, quoted): "This resolution will confirm the Initial Assessment Roll, approve the Solid Waste Non-Ad ValoremLatin for 'according to value': a tax figured as a share of what the property is worth. Property tax is an ad valorem tax. Florida Statutes 192.001 Assessment Rate Schedule, authorize use of the uniform method of collection, and establish the effective date for both the rates and assessment roll."

Why (staff, quoted) "In accordance with Chapter 23 of the Lake County Code and Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, the Board will consider adoption of a Final Assessment Resolution to authorize the continued imposition of the Solid Waste Assessment."

Paid from Solid Waste Assessment

Backup in the packet: FY2027 Solid Waste Assessment Final Rate Resolution (p. 634), Executed - FY2027 Solid Waste Assessment Initial Resolution 2026-75 (p. 634)

Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo