25-2274 Granting an Exclusive Franchise to Wast Pro of Florida, Inc. ORDINANCE 25-2274
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA, GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO
WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC. FOR
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
COLLECTION SERVICES AND APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC. FOR A SEVEN-
YEAR TERM COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2025,
PROVIDING FOR A FOUR-YEAR RENEWAL TERM FOR
SUCH CONTRACT UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PARTIES AND APPROVING CUSTOMER RATES AS SET
FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City of Longwood("City)has previously granted an exclusive franchise
to Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for residential solid waste and recycling collection services within
the City,the term of which expires on September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood ("City), pursuant to the authority granted by Article
VIII, Section 2, Florida Constitution, Section 166.021, Florida Statutes, Section 180.14, Florida
Statutes, and Chapter 403, Part IV, Florida Statutes, may grant to private companies or
corporations the privilege or franchise for the collection and disposal of solid waste, other waste,
and recyclable material for such term of years and upon such conditions and limitations as may be
deemed expedient and for the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.10, Longwood City Charter requires the adoption of an ordinance
to grant a franchise; and
WHEREAS, Section 62-36, Longwood City Code exempts solid waste and recycling
contacts from the competitive procurement requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined it to be in the best interest of the City
and residential solid waste and recycling customers to grant an exclusive franchise to Waste Pro
of Florida, Inc. commencing on October 1, 2025 for an initial seven-year term pursuant to the
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services Contract attached to this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. GRANTING OF FRANCHISE AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT.
The City of Longwood City Commission hereby grants to Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. an exclusive
franchise for residential solid waste and recycling collection services pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services Contract commencing on
October 1, 2025 between the City of Longwood and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. attached to this
Ordinance ("Contract"). Further, the City Commission hereby approves the Contract and
authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Contract on the City's behalf.
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SECTION 2. CONFLICTS. In the event of a conflict or conflicts between this Ordinance
and any other ordinance or provision of law, this Ordinance controls to the extent of the conflict,
as allowable under the law.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural,or any other reason, such
portion shall be deemed a separate,distinct and independent provision,and such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its
adoption with the Contract herein
FIRST READING: September 4, 2025
SECOND READING: September 15, 2025
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF September, A.D., 2025
City of Longwood
City Commission
rian D. Sacke ayor
ATTEST:
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Liane Cartagena, Acting City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of
the City of Longwood, Florida, only:
Daniel W. le
City Attorney
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