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January 6, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br />Athens Services - City of Santa Ana – Interview Follow Up Questions: <br /> <br /> <br />1. Please provide additional detail regarding the settlement of City of Montebello v All Persons <br />Interested in the Matter, Case No. MC713533. <br /> <br />Response: <br /> <br />• Athens Services was the exclusive residential hauler in Montebello since 1962. Like many <br />cities, Montebello sought to reduce traffic and the impacts on its streets and environment <br />by contracting with Athens as a trusted vendor to provide waste services for the <br />commercial customers as well. A new contract was negotiated with the city and <br />approved by a majority of the then city council. Waste hauling competitors objected. The <br />mayor at the time refused to sign the contract, in contradiction to his official duty to do <br />so. The mayor pro tem instead signed the agreement. <br /> <br />Later, through legal challenges, the contract was found to be "void," because it was not <br />technically signed by the mayor. The voiding of the new contract for residential and <br />commercial services raised questions associated with the former contract for residential <br />services. The city eventually agreed that the former contract was still valid and the <br />parties agreed to a new term for that contract, which we are operating under currently. <br /> <br />Athens faithfully and consistently provided excellent service to the residents of Montebello <br />for many years and throughout the confusion over the contracts. Athens prides itself on <br />being a partner to the cities in providing solutions and impeccable service. Athens is proud <br />that we could resolve the issues and that it continues to provide exceptional service to <br />Montebello residents. We believe this speaks volumes about Athens’ ability to preserve <br />relationships and maintain a high-level of service. We would welcome further discussion <br />with the City regarding any concerns. <br /> <br />2. Multi-Family Bulky Item Collection – Your proposal stated that multi-family customers will be <br />able to request up to 10 bulky item pickups per quarter. Please confirm whether the 10 item <br />per quarter bulky item pickup is per dwelling unit or per complex. <br /> <br />Response: <br /> <br />• Our proposal includes up to 10 items per quarter/ per dwelling unit for Multi-family <br />customers. <br /> <br /> <br />Attachment 7 <br />7 - 1