Beginning Aug. 1, a fee of $3.63 was added to monthly solid waste invoices for commercial and residential customers in the city to fund a new Natural Disaster Collection Reserve. The fund will help ensure the city is prepared to respond quickly after an emergency event.
The user fee will support rapid debris removal following a hurricane or other natural disaster. The need for immediately available funds to provide timely contractor payments was demonstrated in the aftermath of the 2024 hurricane season…