HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-182 N.C.S. 09/15/2008Resolution No. 2008-182 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING 9.1% RATE INCREASE TO GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS,
AND YARD TRIMMINGS SERVICES
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 8.16.210 and 8.16.220 of the Petaluma
Municipal Code, the City Council shall establish maximum rates for collection and removal of
garbage and rubbish from business establishments and places of residence; and,
WHEREAS, Article 13. Rates and Rate Revenue Reconciliation of the franchise
agreement with GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. also provides that the City shall establish maximum
rates based on reconciliation of the previous year's revenue; and,
WHEREAS, according to the franchise agreement, beginning with Rate Year Three and
every three years thereafter, the contractor may submit an application to the City to adjust its rate
revenues for the upcoming fiscal year, based on its most recently completed fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, GreenWaste Recovery has applied for increased compensation for Rate
Year Three of their franchise agreement (January 1, 2008-December 31, 2008); and,
WHEREAS, a rate review has been conducted by HF&H Consultants; and,
WHEREAS, to align solid waste/recycling rates with other City rate schedules, City staff
has requested the rate year period change from a calendar year to a fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, to accomplish this, this rate setting period will extend from January 1, 2008
through June 30, 2009; with a one-time adjustment of 1.3%, to be amortized over the remaining
nine months of the period, to cover the period of January 1 through September 30, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed HF&H's report and is in concurrence with their
recommendation for a 9.1% rate increase.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves a rate increase of 9.1% to the GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. Franchise
Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trimmings Services,
effective January 1, 2008.
2. Directs 1.5% of the increase to be placed in Public Works Street Maintenance Fund
1100-16500, bringing the total vehicle impact fee to 4.7%.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the 0Apjlove ,I as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15"' day of September, i�or
2008, by the following vote: t
AYES:
[3arrett, Preitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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