Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator - Public Works
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Rate Increases to Solid, Organic, and Recycle Waste Collection and Other Related Services Rates Over a Five Year Period Beginning July 1, 2020 and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8.04 - Garbage and Rubbish
REPORT IN BRIEF
Hold a Public Hearing to consider approving rate increases to the solid, including green and organic waste, and recycling rates for all customer classes including residential, commercial, and industrial and related services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the proposed Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rates and introducing 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. Deny the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services rate adjustments; or,
2. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific item(s); 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, ...
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