City of PSL: Special City Council Meeting - 06/15/2026

The City of Port St. Lucie held a special city council meeting on June 15, 2026, primarily to discuss the distribution of $24 million received from a settlement with Waste Pro related to prior solid waste service disruptions. City staff presented a recommendation to return the entire settlement amount to eligible residents through refunds, with two tiers of refund amounts based on property ownership during the disruption period. Council members debated whether to reimburse the city's general fund for prior solid waste expenses and how to distribute the refunds, weighing options between tax roll credits and physical checks. Concerns were raised about administrative complexity, potential confusion on tax bills, and fraud risks. Public comments largely supported returning the funds to residents, with some advocating for physical checks to ensure direct payment. The council considered a claims process for residents who changed properties during the affected period to receive appropriate refunds. No final vote was recorded in the transcript, but the discussion focused on ensuring fairness and transparency in refund distribution and addressing logistical challenges.