26-2291 Approving 12-month extension for Non-Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Haulers ORDINANCE NO. 26-2291
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE EXTENSION OF THE NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISES FOR THE
COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE AND/OR RECOVERED
MATERIALS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS TO JJ'S WASTE
& RECYCLING, LLC; WASTE CONNECTIONS OF FLORIDA, INC.; REPUBLIC
SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; WASTE MANAGEMENT
INC. OF FLORIDA; AND WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC.; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is an immediate and continuing need for the collection and disposal of
garbage, industrial waste, refuse, rubbish, trash and other solid waste materials from
organizations,firms, or entities within the City of Longwood; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission adopted the Non-Exclusive Franchise Ordinances for each
of the Franchisees on September 17, 2007; and
WHEREAS, any franchisee that accepts the non-exclusive franchise granted by this
Ordinance agrees that the provisions of Section 403.70605(3), Florida Statutes do not apply, and
that if such provisions are ever deemed to apply then to the fullest extent allowed by law
franchisees by accepting this non-exclusive franchise thereby waive and release the City of
Longwood from the requirements of Section 403.70605(3), Florida Statutes concerning this
franchise or any previously granted franchise. A franchisee shall be deemed to have accepted this
franchisee and the provisions of this Ordinance by operating within the City of Longwood during
any portion of the term of the non-exclusive franchisee granted herein; and
WHEREAS, the terms of each respective Ordinance provides that on October 15t, the
Franchise will be automatically extended for an additional twelve (12) months expiring the
following September 30th, provided the Franchisee shall make application for said extension
within sixty(60) days prior to its termination and upon approval of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, JJ's Waste & Recycling; Waste Connections of Florida, Inc.; Republic Services
of Florida, Limited Partnership;Waste Management Inc. of Florida; and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.;
have met the terms and conditions of their Franchises; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the granting, renewing, or extending of a
franchise must be approved by Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,the City Manager recommends the City Commission approve the extension of
the Non-Exclusive Franchises.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Commission approve the extensions of the Non-Exclusive Franchises for
the collection of commercial solid waste and/or recovered materials for an additional twelve (12)
months running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, to JJ's Waste & Recycling; Waste
Connections of Florida, Inc.; Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership;Waste Management
Inc. of Florida; and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. The City shall have the right to terminate the Non-
Exclusive Franchises granted herein upon thirty(30) days written notice.
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SECTION 2: Any franchisee that accepts the non-exclusive franchise granted by this Ordinance
agrees that the provisions of Section 403.70605(3), Florida Statutes do not apply, and that if such
provisions are ever deemed to apply then to the fullest extent allowed by law franchisees by
accepting this non-exclusive franchise thereby waive and release the City of Longwood from the
requirements of Section 403.70605(3), Florida Statutes concerning this franchise or any previously
granted franchise. A franchisee shall be deemed to have accepted this franchisee and the
provisions of this Ordinance by operating within the City of Longwood during any portion of the
term of the non-exclusive franchisee granted herein
SECTION 3: CONFLICTS. If any ordinance or part thereof is in conflict herewith,this Ordinance
shall control to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. If any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or
the application thereof to any person or circumstances are held to be invalid, that invalidity shall
not effect other sections or applications of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
FIRST READING: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
SECOND READING:SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS Z�DAY OF , 2026.
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Liane Cartagena, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
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DANIEL W. LAN , ATTORNEY
Ordinance No.26-2291
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