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CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Amended Engineer's Report; (2) Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect the Refuse, Recycling and Organics Collection Fees for FY 2017/2018 - 2019/2020; and (3) Setting the Date, Time and Place for the Public Hearing.
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Meeting Date: May 30, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Kim Braun/Public Works
Phone Number: 310-253-6421
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/24/17);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (05/17/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution (1) approving an Amended Engineer's Report for the Refuse, Recycling and Organics collection fees for Fiscal Years 2017/2018 -2019/2020; (2) declaring its intention to levy and collect the Refuse, Recycling and Organics User's Service Charge for Fiscal Years 2017/2018 - 2019/2020; and (3) setting a public hearing for July 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
BACKGROUND
Public Works Environmental Programs & Operations Division (EPO) is the exclusive provider of refuse, recycling and organics collection and transfer services to residential and commercial customers. EPO recovers its cost of operations through refuse rate charges to customers. The City Council approved a one year rate adjustment of three percent (3%) in Fiscal Year 15/16. Since that time the refuse rates have been outpaced by the rising costs in disposal fees, organics processing fees, transportation fees, salaries and benefits, vehicle purchases, maintenance and fuel, and state mandated recycling programs. EPO continues to reach into its existing reserves until a rate increase is determined and approved.
The City re...
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