Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/18/2026
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, CEO, SWDA
Submitted by: Allison Owens, Director of Customer Engagement, SWDA
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Correction to Agenda Item CK1 - July 21, 2026, Baldwin County Commission Regular Meeting (Resolution #2026-117 Adopting Policy 7.6 - Solid Waste Residential Garbage Service Rates, Solid Waste Residential Garbage Account Late Fees)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Due to typographical errors, correct for the record, the pricing listed in Baldwin County Commission Policy 7.6 - Solid Waste Residential Garbage Service Rates, Solid Waste Residential Account Late Fees, approved by the Commission by Resolution #2026-117 on July 21, 2026 (Agenda Item CK1).
The corrections to Policy 7.6 (Exhibit A to Resolution #2026-117) reflect the amounts of the Residential Garbage Service Rates and Solid Waste Residential Account Late Fees as follows:
•Quarterly Rate for (1x Week Pickup with Two (2) BCSW Carts) is $87.00 (was listed as $72.00).
•Annual Rate for Seasonal Service is $114.00 (was listed as $228.00).
•Re-delivery fee for a repossessed refuse container is $20.00 (was listed as a $10.00).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Due to typographical errors in the Garbage Service Rates chart within Policy 7.6 were found after Commission approval on July 21, 2026. This action corrects for the record, the amounts of the Residential Service Rate Fees and Solid Waste Residential Account Late Fees, that were incorrectly listed in Exhibit A to Resolution #2026-117.
BCC Policy 7.6 - Solid Waste Residential Garbage Service Rates, Solid Waste Residential Garbage Account Late Fees provide for the establishment of service rates and late fees for the Solid Waste Residential Accounts. The policy revision on July 21, 2026, increased the monthly residential garbage service fee from $17.00/month to $19.00/month effective November 1, 2026.
The quarterly and seasonally billed customers will see a comparable change to their rate based on the monthly increase. The delay in implementing the rate increase will provide SWDA with the necessary time to notify its customers by including rate change notices / correspondence with the billing processes beginning with the August 2026 billing cycle and continuing through the October 2026 billing cycle.
The rate increase is necessary due to the proposed comprehensive updates regarding ADEM’s regulatory and permitting fee schedules. Changes include a 25% increase for all environmental permits, certifications and licenses. In addition, ADEM’s $1.00 per ton tipping fee charge will increase by 30%, from $1.00 to $1.30.
Previous Commission action/date:
07/21/2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-117, which approved the revision of Policy 7.6 changing the service fee from $17.00/month to $19.00/month.
09/28/2023 - The Solid Waste Operating Agreement was approved by the Baldwin County Commission during a Special Meeting. The following verbiage was added in Exhibit A-1, Policy 7.6, (For any residential garbage customer who, without prior request to and approval by the Authority, places waste for knuckleboom special pickup service and the Authority conducts said pickup, the Authority may charge the customer for services in accordance with these policies.)
09/06/2022 - Adopted Resolution #2022-159 which approved the revision of Policy #7.6 changing the service fee from $16.00/month to $17.00/month.
08/06/2019 - Adopted Revised Policy 7.6 eliminating the requirement for a residential garbage deposit fee of $30.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Terri Graham, CEO, SWDA
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): SWDA to include rate change notification on billing statements, beginning with August 2026 and continuing through the October 2026 billing cycles.
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload Resolution with corrected Exhibit A; update policy books and online portal, distribute revised policy to departments.