Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator - Public Works
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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8.04 - Garbage and Rubbish
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 8.04 - Garbage and Rubbish.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2514, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Chapter 8.04, "Garbage and Rubbish," of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Continue action until a future City Council meeting, specifying date.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Article II, Section 200 - Powers and Article IV, Section 405 - Powers Vested in the City Council, Proposition 218, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 - Garbage and Rubbish.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City's Solid Waste Collection and Related Services are considered a self-supporting enterprise fund where revenue is derived primarily from solid waste collection service. Rates for collection services were last revised January 2015 with minimally set annual increases through December 2019. While the Solid Waste Division has been maximally efficient with funds and resources, due to operation changes beyond our control and increased costs, the current rate structure is no longer capable of sustaining on-going operations and maintaining appropriate reserves, as a result the City sought to have a solid waste rate study and financial plan analysis.
On June 4, 2018, Council approved an agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., (R3) to produce an amended 5-year revenue program with rate adjustments structured to meet the projected needs of the City, including future growth, capital improvement projects, and achieving adequate reserves.
On December 2, 2019, Council approved the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study,...
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