GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION, INC.- RATE ADJUSTMENTS

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• PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced - ?6 - y REFUSE COLLECTION RATES that this was the time RESOLUTION NO. 76-66 ADOPTED and place for the hear- ing of increasing customer rates for refuse collection, 1976-77 fiscal year. Responding to the question of Councilman Brandt regarding a possible conflict of interest that would prevent him from participating in the discussion and voting, City Attorney Keith Gow determined that there is no conflict of interest for Councilman Brandt in this matter. Assistant City Manager Ronald Wolford stated that the analysis made of the refuse collection for single family residences indi- cates that an increase of 10% will be required to keep the program on a self-supporting basis ; that the present rate is $2 . 00 per month; that it is recommended that this rate be increased to $2. 20 per month; that without this rate adjustment there will be a deficit of $89, 000 by June 30, 1977 ; that trash collection formerly was funded out of property tax; that about nine years ago it was removed from the property tax and put on a basis of the user paying for services received; and that on page 3 of Resolution No. 76-66 there is a correction to the $1 . 50 figure • in the first column, it should be $1. 65. The Clerk of the Council reported that there were no communica- tions. Michael McNulty, 1836 North Spurgeon, stated that he had checked with Arthur Young and Company on the partial audit; thathe is satisfied with the figures , but does not see why a complete audit was not requested; that the extra funds to pay for the special labor adjustment to the contractor ought to come from Council Contingency or General Fund instead of increasing the collection rate to .the customer; and that the agreement with the Contractor should be reevaluated. City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that a complete audit had been asked for, but a partial audit had been agreed to when it was also agreed that the figures could be verified by an independent auditor; that the Council many years ago determined that ser- vices such as water and trash collection should more fairly be paid for by, the users of the services rather than by the taxpayer. Councilman Brandt pointed out that the charges are easier to keep track of and monitor when they are not buried in the General Fund and that the one who uses more pays more , which seems most equitable . Councilman Bricken emphasized that $2 . 00 per month for trash pickup is a very reasonable charge when you compare that cost with the rental charge for a trailer and the inconvenience of removing it yourself. Joe Gilmaker, 308 West Fourth Street, stated that he knows there will be a raise in the commercial rates also, and suggests that the contract be rebid. City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that the existing contract will expire in 1978 , and at that time could be rebid if Council desires . There being no further speakers , Mayor Garthe closed the public hearing. On the unanimously carried (5 : 0) motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 76-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING REVISED SCHEDULE OF RATES CA 11. 4 FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND REPEALING :?RESOLUTION A-76-42 75-129 , EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1976. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 237 JUNE 21, 1976