DATE: February 5, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Utilities and Environmental Services
SUBJECT
Title
Review and Approve Recommended Garbage and Recycling Rates Adjustment for 2019-2020
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Recommendation
That Council reviews and approves the recommended garbage and recycling annual rate increase of 2.611% for all residential and commercial accounts effective March 1, 2019.
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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 Five (RY5) of the Franchise Agreement will commence on March 1, 2019. Per the Franchise Agreement, the rates for RY5 shall be set based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to WMAC’s current revenues. In addition to the CPI, due to a change in international policy resulting in a severe downturn in the recycling commodities markets, Tri-CED, which is the residential recycling subcontractor to WMAC, has asked for additional compensation. Staff recommends that an additional special increase of $2.00 per household be included in the overall rates, for a total rate increase of 2.611% for RY5. This increase will allow Tri-CED to receive an additional $1.13 million per year for the remaining term of the Franchise Agreement, which will last from three to five years.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Rates Survey 2019