Adoption of a Resolution establishing and levying a refuse rate schedule effective July 1 2005. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 06/27/2005 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Establishing and Levying a Refuse Rate Schedule effective on July 1 2005 and Rescinding Resolution # 2004 R 040 that Established the Existing Refuse Rate Schedule Contact Person/Dept.: Damian Skinner Phone Number: (310) 253 6402 Item Number: A 4 X No Action Item: X General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: _ Public Notification: Master Notification List on 6/22/05 advertised in Culver City News on June 9 16 23 2005 post cards mailed to all businesses and residents on June 9 2005 for a cost of $3 090. Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson 6/16/05 City Controller Approval: Jim Lavery 6/20/05 CAO Approval: Jerry Fulwood 6/20/05 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing and levying an 8% increase in residential and commercial refuse fees and a 3% increase in drop body refuse fees beginning July 1 2005. BACKGROUND: Direct Sanitation Services Supported by Fees The City of Culver City operates an exclusive residential and commercial refuse collection and disposal service as a municipal enterprise. The Sanitation Division (Sanitation) operates solely on revenues generated from the provision of solid waste collection services to businesses and residents grants and the sale of recyclable material. These revenues cover the costs for refuse collection disposal recycling programs and public outreach. Sanitation operations are 100% supported by its enterprise fund revenues and do not receive other funds or tax contributions. Indirect Sanitation Services Supported By Fees In addition to providing revenue to cover the cost of routine Sanitation operations refuse fees cover the cost of the following additional services: An annual La Ballona Creek Cleanup Event at a cos...
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