Item 04 - Sanitation Users Charge Adjustment

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Sanitation Users Charge Adjustment December 5, 2023 Page 3 3 8 9 7 ongoing provision of essential services, improve and expand services as noted below, and maintain financial reserves to meet future operational demands. The fee adjustment will allow for significant improvements in various service areas, resulting in a cleaner and more vibrant community. The City plans to enhance its services in the following ways: •Increase Street Sweeping Frequency: Commercial streets will benefit from heightened frequency, with sweeping scheduled twice weekly to ensure a consistently cleaner environment. Industrial streets will also see an improvement, with sweeping occurring twice monthly to address the unique needs of these areas effectively. •Combat Illegal Dumping: The City aims to significantly elevate its efforts in addressing the pressing issue of illegal dumping. This involves augmenting the removal process and intensifying roadway-cleaning services. Additional contractual services and staffing will be introduced, bolstering the City's capacity to respond to illegal dumping promptly and ensuring the swift restoration of affected areas to their pristine state. These planned enhancements highlight the City's commitment to maintaining and elevating our neighborhood cleanliness and hygiene standards. By investing in these improvements, we are fulfilling our immediate responsibilities and nurturing a more sustainable and pleasant environment for all residents and businesses. Next Steps Upon receiving authorization from the City Council, the following steps will be taken: 1. Staff will work closely with legal counsel to draft the necessary documents for the Sanitation Fee adjustment. 2. Public outreach and notification efforts will be initiated to inform residents and stakeholders of the proposed adjustment. 3. A public hearing will be scheduled to allow community input and gather feedback on the proposed fee adjustment. 4. Following the public hearing, the City Council will adopt a resolution adjusting the City’s Sanitation Fee. The proposed Sanitation Fee adjustment, as indicated by the Cost-of-Service Study, is essential to ensure the continued provision of vital sanitation services and programs to the residents of Santa Ana. We request the City Council's authorization to proceed with the preparation of the required documents for this adjustment in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements (Exhibit 2). Receiving the support of the Council for this initiative will contribute to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and environmental care that our community values.