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City of Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2026-06-01

City extends Meridian waste collection contract to 2032

Per premise rate $22.05 in FY 2026/27 (8.8% increase); $75,000 Community Partnership Investment ($25,000 annually starting FY 2026/27)City of JacksonvilleMERIDIAN WASTE FLORIDA LLCJune 1, 2026

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Description

Jacksonville approved a first amendment to its Service Area I solid waste and recyclables collection contract with Meridian Waste Florida LLC, extending the term to September 30, 2032 and resetting rates, CPI adjustments, fuel caps, and liquidated damages. The amendment also adds a $75,000 community partnership investment and an extraordinary rate adjustment mechanism requiring Council approval.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Per premise rate $22.05 in FY 2026/27 (8.8% increase); $75,000 Community Partnership Investment ($25,000 annually starting FY 2026/27)

Vendor

MERIDIAN WASTE FLORIDA LLC

Agency

City of Jacksonville, FL

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

June 1, 2026

Contract Term

Extended three years from September 30, 2029 to September 30, 2032; annual CPI-based rate adjustments with no downward adjustment

Renewal Date

2032-09-30

Renewal Info

First Amendment extends contract three years beyond the prior end date of 9/30/2029, maintains annual CPI adjustments capped at 5% with no downward adjustments if CPI is negative, and allows one extraordinary rate adjustment request over the term subject to Council approval.

Related Contracts

City of Jacksonville Finance Committee Agenda 2026-06-02

AMENDED

City of Jacksonville (Florida)Per-premise rate increase from $20.26 to $22.05 for FY 2026/27; Community Partnership Investment $75,000 total ($25,000 per year starting FY 2026/27); additional costs estimated at approximately $7 million over the extended termJune 2, 2026

City of Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Agenda 2026-06-01

AMENDED

City of Jacksonville (Florida)Per-premise rate $22.05 for FY 2026/27 (8.8% increase from $20.26); $75,000 Community Partnership Investment ($25,000 per year starting FY 2026/27)June 1, 2026

City of Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Agenda 2026-06-01

AMENDED

City of Jacksonville (Florida)Per premise rate set at $22.05 for FY 2026/27 (8.8% increase); $75,000 Community Partnership Investment (annual $25,000 starting FY 2026/27)June 1, 2026

City of Jacksonville Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2026-06-01

AMENDED

City of Jacksonville (Florida)Per premise rate $22.05 for FY 2026/27; includes Community Partnership Investment valued at $75,000 ($25,000 annually starting FY 2026/27); overall increase approx. $1.1 million per year over CPI, ~$7 million over termJune 1, 2026

City of Jacksonville Rules Committee Agenda 2026-06-01

AMENDED

City of Jacksonville (Florida)FY 2026/27 per premise rate set at $22.05 (from $20.26); Community Partnership Investment $75,000 total, $25,000 per year starting FY 2026/27June 1, 2026

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