GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION, INC. (2)

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REQUEST FORS COUNCIL ACTION Sa„ at,on jsr CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 5 , 1994 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL USE ONLY Approved TITLE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSTDER As Recommended JUL 051994 As Amended (see Minutes) ADJUSTMENTS TO THE REFTTSE ' I Ordinance on 1st Reading COLLECTION RATE Ordinance on 2nd Reading I Implementing Resolution I Set Public Hearing For Continued to: — y < cc �'t I Fl _ NUMBER(S): Fees CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution establishing the refuse collection rate effective July 1 , 1994 and providing for adjustment of the rate based on changes in disposal, collection and recycling charges . DISCUSSION The City ' s refuse collection rate is comprised of several components. The rate includes a gate fee component which the City indirectly pays to the County of Orange for disposal services at the landfill . Gate fees are determined by the County Board of Supervisors and are beyond the direct control of the City. There will be no increase in the gate fee on July 1, 1994 . The refuse collection rate includes a collection and recycling component which the City pays directly to Great Western Reclamation. Charges and adjustments for collection and recycling services were determined by a competitive RFP process in 1993 and reflected in a subsequent agreement with Great Western Reclamation. The City implemented the first two phases of its recycling program last year without a rate increase. Effective July 1, 1994 , the rate for collection and recycling will increase to support the implementation of the final phase of the City ' s recycling program which is required by state mandate. The refuse collection rate also includes administrative fees to support the City ' s billing operation and administration of the refuse and recycling program. Administrative fees reflect only a cost of living increase. 155 C5.383