Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator - Public Works
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SUBJECT: Draft Report of the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., and Request to Set a Public Hearing Following the Proposition 218 Notification
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation of the Draft Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study Report; and,
B. Selecting Scenario 3 and specifying with OR without an additional litter abatement program; and,
C. Authorizing staff to proceed with the Public Notification process following Proposition 218 guidelines; and,
D. Setting a Public Hearing for February 3, 2020, at 6:00 PM to approve the amended rates.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Select Scenario 1, specifying with or without an additional litter abatement program; or,
2. Select Scenario 2, specifying with or without an additional litter abatement program; or,
3. Deny the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services rate changes as recommended; or,
4. Refer back to staff for further study; or,
5. Continue action until a future City Council meeting, specifying date.
AUTHORITY
Article II, Section 200, and Article IV, Section 405 of the Merced Municipal Code, and Article XIII of the California State Constitution in accordance with MMCC, Title 15.
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 refuse, recycling and green 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...
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