DATE: February 2, 2021
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Approving Garbage and Recycling Rates for 2021-2022
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving the recommended garbage and recycling annual rate increase of 2.838% for all residential and commercial accounts effective March 1, 2021.
SUMMARY
Refuse rates typically increase on March 1 of each year, in accordance with the Franchise Agreement between the City and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) that became effective on March 1, 2015. Rate Year Seven (RY7) of the Franchise Agreement will commence on March 1, 2021. Per the Franchise Agreement, the rates for RY7 shall be set based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to WMAC’s current revenues. The calculated RY7 increase is 2.838%.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Rates Survey 2020-21