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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 13, 1995
SUBJECT
Public Hearing: Approval of Agreement For Integrated Solid Waste
Management Services With Waste Management Alameda County and
~doption of A Rate Schedule Effective January 1, 1996
t)9' v- repared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHJBITS ATTACHED
(1) /Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Summary
(2) / Detailed Program Description
(3) / Proposed Agreement
(4) /' Historical Summary of City of Dublin Garbage Rates
(5) / Charts Comparing Rates Between Bay Area Jurisdictions
(6) / Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Agreement
(7) / Resolution Adopting A Rate Schedule For Garbage and
.. Recycling Services Effective January 1, 1996
RECOMMENDATION
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1) Open the public hearing. 2) Receive the Staff Report and any
information from Waste Management Alameda County
representatives. 3) Receive testimony from the public. 4) Close the
Public Hearing. 5) Deliberate and adopt the Resolutions and direct
Staff to proceed with the implementation of the new agreement.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The City will be providing a rate decrease to all customer classes
effective January 1, 1996. Additional services in the area of recycling
and green waste recycling will be offered. Future rate adjustments
will be linked to increases in the Consumer Price Index to a maximum
of 5 percent. The City will receive financial relief from Closure Post
Closure liabilities to a maximum of $175,000. See Report for further
details.
DESCRIPTION At the City Council meeting of January 23, 1995 the City Council
directed Staff to solicit a proposal and negotiate a new solid waste collection and disposa~ agreement with
Waste Management of Alameda County(WMAC). Based upon the direction provided by the City
Council, the Company responded with a proposal dated March 1, 1995.
Subsequent to the submittal of the proposal Staff and the City Consultant (Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson ~
HF &H) analyzed the response from the Company and entered into direct negotiations over all terms and
conditions of the new proposal. In addition the City Council appointed a subcommittee consisting of
Councilmember Barnes and Councilmember Moffatt. The subcommittee reviewed Staff direction in
preparing a final scope of services and met with Company representatives regarding the structure of the
agreement. Staff worked with WMAC to develop a comprehensive agreement which would provide
enhancements to the current services in the following ways:
. Improvement in the programs offered to meet the City obligation to divert waste under AB 939.
. Greater rate stability in calculating the change in rates.
. Simplification of the rate setting process.
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Dan Borges, LOD General Mgr
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. Use of technological advancements which result in a cost saving in the provision of services.
. Assurances related to liabilities incurred to date for Closure Post Closure costs associated with waste
already placed at Altamont Landfill.
. A competitive rate structure for both residential and commercial accounts.
Exhibit 1 provides a brief summary of the key elements included in the Proposed Agreement.
Programs and Sen'ices
The agreement which is proposed meets all of the criteria mentioned above and will provide a high level
of services to the community. Exhibit 2 provides a detailed written description of the various service
changes which are anticipated as part of the Proposed Agreement. The greatest amount of change will be
experienced by residential customers. The recommended range of services includes the collection of
additional recyclable materials including green waste. In addition the collection will be made by
automated trucks from special wheeled containers provided by the Company. This will eliminate the
current "backyard service". Section 4.1.2 of the Proposed agreement makes allowances for sen'ices to
senior citizens and the disabled. With the change in capacity provided to customers the Proposed
Agreement was also structured to eliminate one special clean up. Expanded recycling programs are also
provided to multifamily residences and the commercial sector. All of these items are addressed in detail
in Exhibit 2.
Advance Start~up of Programs and Services
The current agreements governing the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste, as well as Recycling
Sen'ices have a common expiration date of March 31, 1996. The Company proposal provides for an
early implementation date of key services as well as the overall agreement.
The effective date of the new agreement will be January 1, 1996. In order to offer additional benefits to
the community the Company has proposed to begin the expanded recycling program in September and
the distribution of carts beginning December 26, 1995.
Both of these programs will also require the Company to proceed with the development of educational
information and presentations prior to the first pick~up. Included as part of the Company proposal will
be the preparation of public information materials which will be used to assist with the transition. This
includes direct mail information as well as a video component to be shown on CTV and used in public
presentations. The Company has recently implemented automated service in nearby cities using similar
materials and the change was implemented with very few problems.
The Company will effectively begin some of this work upon approval of the agreement. The January 1,
1996 effective date, also allows the City ratepayers to benefit from the new rate setting methodology
earlier than previously anticipated under the current agreement.
Closure Post Closure Liabilities
Since 1992, the Company and the cities participating in the Alameda County Joint Refuse Rate Review
Committee have been discussing the extent of liabilities for landfill Closure and Post Closure (CPC) costs.
These liabilities are specifically related to the historical tonnage in place prior to 1992 at the Altamont
Landfill. Part of the rate adjustments since 1992 were to cover the CPC costs associated with waste now
being placed in the landfill. However, the contribution for costs associated with historical tonnage was
amortized over several years, which extended beyond the date of our current agreement. Based upon
current estimates and allocations the Company estimated that as of December 31, 1995 the City would
have a CPC liability of approximately $125,000.
To a large extent CPC liabilities are typically based upon long range projections, since it may be many
years before the landfill closes and the final capacity is not exactly known. In addition the Post Closure
activities take place over a period of 30 years after the landfill is closed. Given the potential for changes
in these projections Staff discussed with the Company opportunities for the City to have a reasonable
assurance of the CPC obligation.
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As provided in Section 9.4 of the Proposed Agreement the Company has offered the City a credit of up to
$175,000 towards the City of Dublin share of the historical CPC obligation. The City would be obligated
to negotiate with the Company in the event that the obligation exceeds this amount. Based upon the
information currently available the amount was established at a rate which is reasonably expected to
fully relieve the City ratepayers of this liability. This element of the Company proposal was a key
component of the overall package as presented in the Proposed Agreement.
Rate Setting Methodology
An integral part of the costs negotiated with the Company was the inclusion of a rate setting
methodology, which should provide greater stability for the ratepayers. It also reflects a simplified
process which is anticipated to result in the ability for our agency to terminate participation in the
Alameda County Joint Refuse Rate Review Committee, once all matters relative to 1995 operations are
complete. The following discussion describes the major components of this process.
Initial Rates
The Company has committed to its initial cost proposal for the first 18 months of the agreement.
The initial rates are reasonably expected to generate adequate revenues to meet the required
Company Compensation. Article 6 of the agreement does include provisions for "Extraordinary
Adjustments", in the event unforeseen changes occur. However, barring that situation, this
would result in no rate increase}or Dublin ratepayers until July 1, 1997. If this occurs Dublin
Ratepayers would not experience any rate increases for the period from February 1995 through
June 1997 (approximately 28 months).
Annual Adjustments Beginning July 1, 1997
The future adjustments will be based upon two areas of costs experienced by the Company;
Disposal Costs, and All other Costs.
The Disposal Cost is initially established at a rate of $17.00 per ton plus regulatory fees and
taxes. This brings the current total landfill cost to $28.24 per ton. In the event that
additional regulatory fees or taxes are added the Company is entitled to recover these costs.
The City would need to adjust rates in a manner which would allow the Company to
recover the increased landfill fees. This includes the ability to request an adjustment due to
a regulatory change in fees, during the initial 18 months. Beginning July 1, 1997 the $17.00
per ton Base Rate is to be adjusted by 100% of the annual change in the Consumer Price
Index (CPl).
The remainder of the Company costs are only allowed to escalate at a fraction of the
annual change in the CPl. The remaining operating costs are allowed to be escalated by
80% of the annual change in the CPl.
The total annual increase in the Company Compensation (excluding landfill taxes and
regulatory charges) would not be allowed to exceed 5%.
The proposed rate setting methodology should improve on rate stability. In addition the rate adjustment
will occur in July, which will match better with the City collection of Residential Garbage Assessments as
part of the property tax bill. The current rate adjustment date occurs midway through the City Fiscal
Year and results in the need to project future increases based upon limited data.
Proposed Rates
The area typically of most interest is the rates to he charged for the services. The City of Dublin has a
history of establishing competitive rates for services provided to the public. For the commercial sectors
this can provide a competitive advantage in reducing the cost of operations. The following are key
advantages to the ratepayers under the proposed agreement, provided that extraordinary events do not
occur:
. A rate decrease effective January 1, 1996.
. A rate freeze through July 1, 1997.
. Annual rate adjustments beginning July 1, 1997 will be tied to changes in the CPI and capped at 5%.
These conditions are anticipated to continue to maintain a City Garbage and Recycling Rate structure
which is competitive with jurisdictions in this region.
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Staff has prepared a Rate Resolution which will become effective January 1, 1996 and is attached as
Exhibit 7. All of the standard service rates for regular services are reduced from the rates adopted by
the City Council on February 13, 1995. The following identifies the proposed rates compared to current
rates for selected services:
SAMPLE RATE REDUCTIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1996
RA TE CATEGORY
Residential ~ 1 Can
Residential ~ 2 Can
Handy Hauler
Commercial 1 yd~lIwk
Commercial 4 yd-lIwk
30 Yard Drop Box
Multi Family Recycling
Current Rate
$ 10.27
$ 17.95
$ 52.50
$ 29.45
$ 119.80
$ 296.70
$ 1.31
Proposed Rate
$ 9.50
$ 17.00
$ 50.00
$ 29.15
$ 116.60
$ 293.75
$ 0.50
As previously noted, in addition to the rate reduction the agreement is structured to impose a rate freeze
through July 1, 1997. The new agreement should provide a distinct advantage for Dublin ratepayers
compared to the rate increases experienced in the past 5 years.
Minor rate increases were made in the Miscellaneous charges for Drop Box Services. In accordance with
the current agreement these fees are waived for those subscribers who utilize the services on a regular
basis. The charges have not been adjusted in the past several years and the amount of the change was
modest. The following displays the miscellaneous charges which have increased:
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
Flasher Light Charge
Container Rental After 1 Week
Daily Container Rental
Stand~ By Time
Relocation Fee
Cancel Automatic Collection
Without 24 hour Notice
Current Rate
Proposed Rate
$ 10.55
$ 11.90 per week
$ 1. 70/day
$ 77.00/hour
$ 31.50 per request
$ 41.90
$ 12.00
$ 12.00 per week
$ 2.00/day
$ 80.00/hour
$ 35.00 per request
$ 45.00
Waste Management officials indicate that these miscellaneous fees are a minor part of the total
operation.
Historical Dublin Rates
Exhibit 4 is a chart which provides a historical comparison of rates for services over the past several
years, including the January 1996 rates which are under consideration by the City Council as part of this
public hearing. This information has been updated from the chart presented at the time of the last rate
adjustment.
Rate Comparisons
Exhibit 5 contains charts comparing Residential, Commercial, and Drop Box Rates for various agencies
in Alameda County as well as the City of San Ramon. There are some differences in the manner in which
agencies have priced solid waste services, which may result in distortions in a direct comparison. For
example, some agencies charge a uniform can rate which may include recycling costs received by all
customers. In this scenario, even though the customer with two cans is not receiving twice the recycling
service, they are contributing greater revenues towards the recycling program costs. There may also be
differences due to the composition of the City. For example, comparing Piedmont with almost no
commercial base to Emeryville with a large commercial base creates distortions. The rate data included
in Exhibit 5 presents the closest comparison possible, without providing a separate footnote to each
deviation.
The following Table summarizes the average rates for each category in Exhibit 5 to the Proposed
January 1, 1996 Rate for the City of DubUn:
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Rate CateeOI)'
1 Can Residential
2 Can Residential
Commercial ~lydll~week
Commercial ~ 4ydll ~week
Drop Box 20 yard
Drop Box 30 yard compacted
Proposed 1/1/96
Dublin Rate
S 9.50
S 17.00
$ 29.15
S 116~60
S 195.80
$ 588.00
Survey Average
S 13.26
$ 23.76
$ 61.11
$ 209.85
$ 270.39
$ 731.55
010 Dublin Rate
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< 39.6>010
< 39.8>0/0
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< 80.0>%
<30.1>%
< 24.4>0/0
As shown the City rates remain very competitive compared to other agencies. In the Drop Box service
category there appear to be five agencies with rates lower than those proposed for the City of Dublin.
One of the key factors in the costs associated with this service is the proximity to the landfill. Fremont,
Newark., and Union City and Livermore have rates in this category which are less than the proposed City
of Dublin rate. All of these agencies are located closer to the landfill utilized, which can impact the cost of
service. Even accounting for these fluctuations the City of Dublin Drop Box rates remain well below the
survey average.
The establishment of rates are required to occur at a public hearing. Therefore, it would be appropriate
to receive any public input on the proposed rates. In the event that the City Council adopts the
Agreement it would also be appropriate_ to adopt the Resolution establishing rates.
Financing I City Grants
The Proposed Agreement and initial rates are structured to utilize City Grants to offset a portion of the
service costs. In order to avoid rate fluctuations in future years of the agreement, the City Staff has
evaluated the cost of capital items which could be offset with City grants. - The source of these grants
would be Measure D Recycling Funds and funds received from the Company under the current
agreement as surplus Balancing Account monies.
Although the rate calculations and the Company costs assume the receipt of these grants there will need
to be a separate agreement which will be brought to the City Council at a future meeting. The
appropriation of these funds will also be included in the Preliminary 1995/96 Fiscal Year Budget. In past
years the City Council has indicated an interest in reserving the Balancing Account Funds to offset any
CPC liability. Since the Proposed Agreement addresses this liability it is proposed that these funds
become available to offset capital costs.
The contribution of City Grants are focused in the following areas:
Measure D Operating Subsidy Towards Recycling Programs ($75,000Iyr -$37,500 Fiscal Yr 95/96)
Measure D Contribution To Offset Green Waste Containers ($195,000 one time expense)
Balancing Account Subsidy To Offset Cost ofCo..collection Vehicle ($291,000 one time expense)
Support To Underwrite Capital Costs of Commercial Recycling Carts($35,000 one time expense)
As previously noted these items will be included as part of the proposed 1995/96 Budget and will be
subject to a subsequent agreement with the Company in accordance with Section 6.11 of the Proposed
Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt
the Resolution Approving the Agreement For Integrated Solid Waste Services with Waste Management
of Alameda County and the Resolution Establishing Solid Waste Seniee Rates Effective January 1, 1996.
The Resolution approving the Final Agreement states that tile document must be substantially in the
form presented. There are not currently any known areas which will require changes. However, the
latitude to make minor changes to clarify the language and/or intent of the agreement will avoid the need
to prepare a formal amendment for consideration by the City Council.
The Consultant will be in attendance at the meeting as well as representatives of the Company. In
addition, Councilmembers Barnes and Moffatt will be available to comment on any input from the City
Council Subcommittee.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
Solid Waste Franchise Agree~ent
Summary
June 13, 1995
Prepared by:
Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson
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CITY OF DUBLIN
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Topic
Agreement
· Effective Date
January 1, 1996
. Base Agreement Term
Seven and One~Half Years
. Term Extensions
Three UwMonth Extensions at City's Option
· Franchise Scope
Exclusive
. Collection Services
. Curbside, Fully~Automated Collection of Refuse,
Green Waste
· Expanded Residential Recycling
· Commercial Recycling
. Title to Solid Waste
Company, with City Maintaining Flow Control
· Reporting
· Monthly
· Quarterly
· Annually
. Rate Adjustments
. Collection Costs Indexed at 80% of CPI
. Disposal Cost Indexed at 100% of CPI
. Annual Cost Increase Capped at 5%
· Collection Profit
Based on 91.5% Operating Ratio Applied to
Allowed Expenses
. Historical Landfill Closure!
Post..closure
$175,000 Credit from Company
· Balancing Account
None
June 13, 1995
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CITY OF DUBLIN
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISING.
Topic
Current Agr~ell1enl
New Agreement
Residential Collection
· Curbside, automated
Clean-Ups
Residential Recycling
Setvices
Commercial Recycling
Services
Green Waste Collection
Rate Setting Process
Closure/Post-Closure
Liability
. Backyard, manual
· 4 per Year
. Aluminium, glass, PET,
HDPE, newspaper
· None
· None
· Annual detailed review and
adjustment with balancing
account
· Undetermined liability
between $100,000 and
$150,000
· 3 pet Year
· Current program plus
mixed paper, narrow
neck plastics, aseptic
containers
· Mixed office paper,
cardboard, newspaper,
scrap metal, glass, PET,
narrow neck plastics,
green waste, lumber
· Automated collection of
ttee trimmings, grass
cuttings, dead lea-;res,
branches
· No adjustment fol' 18
months, annual
adjustment of 80% CPI
capped ilt 5% p'er yea.:
· $175,000 credit from
Company
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
INCLUDED IN PROPOSED CITY OF DUBLIN AGREEMENT
WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1996)
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Garbage Collection (:proposed Agreement Section 4.1.2)
Currently the City has what i~ referred to as "Back ~ Yard Service". This method of collection is more
expensive than other alternatives due to: increased labor requirements, typically increased on the job
injuries and decreased productivity (i.e. the number of households serviced per route). The customer
must also provide their own garbage container.
The Company did present cost information on continuing with the current service level of providing
manual backyard service. The overall cost was approximately $ 281,000 per year more than the system
recommended in the Proposed Agreement. The recommended agreement was able to include certain
efficiencies with the co-collection of garbage and green waste as will be discussed later in this report. The
City Council subcommittee concurred that the cost saving and service benefits of movement to an
automated collection system, outweighed any perceived detriments.
In the system included with the recommended agreement the Company will be providing the customer
with a wheeled cart for garbage disposal. These carts are manufactured to counterbalance themselves,
which avoids them being easily tipped or blown over. Also the containers are a square shape which
reduces they likelihood that they will roll down a street if they are knocked over. Section 4.1.2 of the
Proposed Agreement includes a requirement for the Company to make special arrangements for Senior
Citizens, handicapped, or temporarily incapacitated residential customers who may have a difficulty
placing the container at the curb.
The use of containers provided by the Company will standardize the capacity of garbage collection and
disposal service selected by the customer. The standard can size to be provided to all residences as part
of the Basic Residential Service is 35 gallons. (The current standard size is stated as 32 gallon.) If
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customers need more capacity they will have the option of selecting from a : 64 gallon container, or a 96
gallon container.
The initial distribution of containers will be based upon the customers current use. For example, all two
can customers will be delivered a 64 gallon garbage container and three can customers will receive a 96
gallon container. The customer will have the ability to contact the Company and make a change in the
level of service they desire.
Recycling Services (proposed Agreement Section 4.2.2)
The Company has proposed to continue using the bins which are currently in place. This eliminates the
need for an additional cost. In the Proposed Agreement the City has negotiated to increase the
commodities which are part of the curbside recycling program. The following presents the items which
will be included:
CURRENT PROGRAM
Glass Containers & Jars (This includes containers
other than those with a redemption value.)
Tin Cans (i.e. soup cans, vegetable cans, etc.)
PROPOSED ADDITIONS
HDPE Plastic Bottles (This is the type used for 1
gallon milk jugs)
Aseptic Containers (These refers to the packaging
used for juice boxes and other products.)
Aluminum (Including beverage containers as well Mixed Paper (This includes all types of paper
as clean aluminum foil) including junk mail, magazines, glossy inserts, etc)
PET Plastic (This contains a # 1 on the bottom and
is typically used for liter sized beverage bottles,
however, other food items(i.e. some mayonnaise,
salad dressings, etc. use this packaging)
All Narrow Neck Plastic Containers (This includes
many types of plastic bottles regardless of the
number stamped on the bottom. The "narrow
neck" differentiates it from something like a
margarine tub which cannot be recycled.)
Newspaper (Glossy inserts are supposed to be Cardboard (This includes corrugated boxes as well
removed) as cereal boxes and similar containers.)
As indicated residential customers will have greater opportunities to reduce the amount placed in the
garbage can by taking advantage of the increased number of items which can be placed curbside for
recycling. The added plastic items will go in the container marked for PET Plastic, Tin, and Aluminum.
The additional paper and cardboard can be bagged or bundled with the newspaper on the side.
Residential Green Waste Collection (proposed Agreement Section 4.3)
A new program which is called for in the adopted Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) is
the separate collection and disposal of green waste. This term includes tree trimmings, grass cuttings,
dead plant, leaves, branches, and dead trees (not more than 6 inches in diameter) and similar materials
generated at the premises. The Green Waste is collected separately and delivered to a facility other than
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the landfill, which qualifies for diversion credits as established by the California Integrated Waste
Management Board. The program will be offered to all residential customers as part of the Basic
Sen'ice.
Each customer will be provided with a separate 64 gallon Green Waste container. (This is in addition to
the garbage container selected.) The Company will provide for weekly collection on the same day as
garbage service is provided. The Company proposal is somewhat unique in that the Automated
Collection Vehicle proposed will be capable of picking up both Residential Garbage and Green Waste
with the same truck. The Cavity of the truck body is divided into two chambers and the garbage is
placed and compacted in one half with the green waste in the other. This reduces the total number of
vehicles required to provide the comprehensive waste management services. This innovation is an
improvement over what the City Staff had originally anticipated as being a requirement for three
vehicles on a weekly basis.
The Company will provide a separate Christmas Tree collection program as part of the Green Waste
services. Section 4.3.2 of the Proposed Agreement requires the Company to also cooperate in scheduling
of the Company services with any non~profit groups conducting a Christmas Tree Collection.
Special Cleanups (proposed Agreement Section 4.1.6)
The City Council has received input from customers regarding the popularity of the special clean~ups,
which are currently conducted four times per year. Typically customers use this as an opportunity to
dispose of large accumulations of garden trimmings, boxes, and other items which are difficult to dispose
of in the weekly collection. The City Council Subcommittee believed that under the new agreement
residents are being provided with additional capacity to dispose of things which may currently be saved
for a special cleanup. The Proposed Recycling program will accept large boxes and cardboard and the
new Proposed Green Waste program allows for separate disposal on a weekly basis of yard debris.
Given the fact that additional capacity will be available, the Proposed Agreement reduces the number of
cleanups to 3 (three) per year. It is anticipated that the January cleanup would be eliminated as this is
often affected by weather. If the City Council desired to add an additional clean~up the approximate per
unit cost would be an additional $0.45 per month per household.
Bag-It-Program
The Company currently allows customers to purchase pre~paid bags which will be collected alongside a
standard can. The current price provides 5 bags for $11.25 and customers use them for occasional excess
garbage. Given that the Company will be changing to an automated system this program will be
discontinued.
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COMMERCIAL I MULTIFAMILY I DEBRIS BOX SERVICES
Garbage CollectionlDisposal (proposed Agreement Section 4.1.3)
The garbage collection and disposal services offered to the commercial sector will remain largely
unchanged. The City will continue to require all collection and disposal to be handled by the franchised
hauler except those areas excluded by law andlor as identified in section 2.7 of the Proposed Agreement.
Multifamily Recycling( Proposed Agreement Section 4.2.3)
The Multifamily Recycling program will be expanded to collect the additional commodities identified in
the single family recycling section. To the extent that residents of multifamily units participate in the
program, there may be an opportunity for the complex operators to adjust the frequency or size of their
regular garbage service.
Commercial Recycling (proposed Agreement Section 4.2.4)
The current agreement does not address the provision of Commercial Recycling services. The City
ordinance allows authorized firms to collect only source separated recyclables. Haulers other than the
franchised firm are precluded from the collection of mixed recyclables and lor waste which is sorted at
another location. The Proposed Agreement requires the Company to offer Commercial Recycling
sen'ices to all businesses. The progr-am would offer collection of items similar to the residential
programs, however, the selected commodities may be more focused depending on the type of business.
In most cases the larger volume commercial locations have easy access to recycling services. For
example, many stores have cardboard bailers and due to their volume they are able to easily contract
with a recycling vendor. It is aDticipated that the primary benefit from the services included as part of
this agreement will be the improved access for smaller businesses, who may not have a large enough
volume to attract other recycling vendors. A secondary benefit will be gained from the commitment by
the Company to continue offering the service regardless of the resale market. Without this contractual
obligation the Company could withdraw the service if the resale commodity dropped significantly in
value. This does occur in the private recycling sector.
Due to the fluctuation in commodity prices the rates for this program will not be set by the City Council.
Commercial non-residential customers will have the option of contracting with any firm, provided that
their activities conform with the City ordinances. Since the Company will be competing with firms which
will not have regulated rates it would be very restrictive to mandate rate controls on this service. The
other difficulty is that the provision of this service fluctuates widely with the revenue markets for the
commodities. However, the City will have the opportunity to impact certain service rates for the
program in the event that the City elects to subsidize part of the services with Measure D or other funds.
This subsidy program would be subject to a separate agreement and is anticipated to be presented as
part of the 1995/96 City Budget.
CITY OF DUBLIN e
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Prepared June 1995
RESIDENTIAL (Monthly Rates) 1 Can % 2 Can %
Customer Change Customer Change
July 1990 (Curbside Recycling Initiated) $7.15 $11.10
January 1991 $8.55 19.6% $14.75 32.9%
January 1992 $7.90 <7.60/0> $14.20 <3.70/0>
January 1993(1) $8.00(4) 1.3% $13.60 <4.20/0>
January 1994(2) $8.63(4) 7.9% $14.58 7.2%
January 1995(3) $10.27(4) 19.0% $17.95 23.1%
Proposed January 1996(5) $9.50(4) <7.50/0> $17.00 <5.30/0>
Residential Notes:
(1) The cost to the customer was actually reduced by a City subsidy. The City provided residential customers with a one-time $8.04
credit of Measure D Funds to off-set the cost of the Curbside Recycling Program in the fIrst half of 1993.
(2) The cost paid by the customer was impacted by the City subsidizing the Curbside Recycling Program Cost beginning July 1,
1994. Measure D Funds were used to pay $0.52 of the rate from July - December.
(3) Beginning January 1, 1995 - June 30, 1995, the adopted City Budget allows for the Curbside Recycling Program cost to be
subsidized at the rate of$0.55 per month. .
(4) Effective July 1, 1993, the City established a program requiring mandatory residential garbage service, with the fees collected as
part of the Property Tax Bill. Since these fees are collected on a fIscal year basis, the amount paid by a customer will not equal
exactly 12 times the monthly rate. The fees collected on the Property Tax Bills are established to cover delinquencies and
collection costs. Any excess monies are utilized to off-set program costs in the following year. Typically, the Council will
consider the Fiscal Year Fee in June or July to allow it to be added to the County Tax Roll.
(5) The proposed rates reflect services provided under the new franchise. Green waste collection is included in this rate as well as
automated coJlection with Company provided collection containers.
MONTHLY COMMERCIAL RATES
Proposed
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
$37.90 $27.70 $24.1 0 $25.40 $29.45 $29.15
$75.85 $60.95 $54.25 $57.15 $66.15 $65.50
$67.55 $55.40 $48.20 $50.80 $59.90 $58.30
$121.25 $116.35 $102.45 $107.95 $125.05 $123.80
$95.15 $83.10 $72.30 $76.20 $88.35 $87.45
$175.75 $171.75 $150.65 $158.75 $183.95 $182.10
$125.20 $110.80 $96.40 $101.60 $119.80 $116.60
$232.65 $227.15 $198.85 $209.55 $242.85 $240.40
1 Yard-l/wk
1 Yard-2/wk
2 Yards-l/wk
2 Yards-2/wk
3 Yards-l/wk
3 Yards-2/wk
4 Yards-l/wk
4 Yards-2/wk
MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING RATES
Monthly Rate Per Unit (1)
N/A
N/A
$1.26
$1.28
$1.31
$0.50
DROP BOX RATES (2)
30 Yard
$186.00
$197.55
$198.05
$241.50
$296.70
$293.75
(1) The City subsidized a portion of the Multi-Family Recycling Rate beginning in 1994. The amount of the Measure D subsidy
resulted in a charge to customers of $0.76 per unit per month in 1994 and 1995.
(2) Drop Box excludes Bin Rental and placement charges. C V HID-r-T
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. 4 yd - 1 per week service
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. 30 Yard Bin Compacted
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RESOLUTION NO. -95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, solid waste collection and disposal services are currently provided to
the City of Dublin under a franchise agreement with Waste Management of Alameda
County; and
WHEREAS, the term of the current agreement expires March 31, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City has also contracted with Waste Management of Alameda
County (WMAC) to provide residential recycling services pursuant to two separate
agreements; and
WHEREAS, the recycling agreements also provide for an expiration date of
March 31,1996; and
WHEREAS, it is desirous to have a single agreement covering all solid waste
services in a comprehensive manner; and
WHEREAS, State Law and the adopted City of Dublin Source Reduction and
Recycling Element (SRRE) require that the City take proactive steps to reduce and
control the volume of waste placed in the landfill; and
WHEREAS, Waste Management of Alameda County has prepared a proposal to
provide a comprehensive program in a cost effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated with Waste Management of Alameda County
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 40059; and
WHEREAS, the culmination of the negotiations is a Final Agreement identifying
the terms and conditions for a new exclusive franchise agreement which will be effective
January 1, 1996.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin does hereby approve and adopt the Agreement between City of Dublin and Waste
Management of Alameda County for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Dublin, substantially in the form attached hereto and
as presented to the City Council on June 13, 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff is hereby directed and authorized to
carry out all administrative tasks resulting from the new agreement, including but not
limited to, notifying the Alameda County Joint Refuse Rate Review Committee of the
termination of membership for purposes of addressing any issues arising from WMAC
operations subsequent to December 31, 1995.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SERVICE LEVEL FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has considered and adopted on June 13, 1995, a new Franchise
Agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the effective date of the new Franchise Agreement shall be January I, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the new Franchise Agreement will allow the City to reduce
basic service rates from the rate schedule now in effect; and
WHEREAS, the City Ccuncil has conducted a public hearing on June 13, 1995, to obtain public input
prior to the adoption of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the rate setting methodology in the new Franchise Agreement, except for any
extraordinary condition, it is expected that the rates to be adopted, will not be adjusted until July I, 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City Council does hereby adopt the Rate
schedule attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A" and by reference made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon the effective date, this resolution shall supersede all
previous resolutions adopting rates for solid waste services.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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PROPOSED
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF DUBLIN
RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL SERVICES CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
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I. EFFECTIVE DATE
The 'rates shown for the collection of refuse within the City of Dublin are effective as stated within each
section of this Exhibit. All rates shall be effective January I, 1996.
II. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
A. Minimum Residential Collection Cost
Minimum residential service shall apply separately to each unit within a duplex or other attached
housing, which receives individual garbage collection services. The rates shown below shall apply
to the initial 35 gallons of garbage capacity, including once per week collection and disposal.
Additional services described in Section II (B) are also provided as part of the minimum service.
35 gallon Company provided automated container
Monthly Cost
$ 9.50
B. Additional Services Provided to Residential Customers
1) Annual Clean-ups (Agreement Section 4.1.6)
The above rates shall include three (3) annual residential cleanups. Dates of said clean-ups
shall be at the discretion of the City upon reasonable notice to the Company. The rules
regulating the special clean-up shall be approved by the Contractor and the City Manager or
his/her designee. The provision of these services shall comply with Section 4.1.6 of the
Agreement between Company and City.
2) Residential Recycling (Agreement Section 4.2.2)
The residential Basic Services shall include weekly curbside recycling in accordance with
Section 4.2.2 of the agreement between Company and City. Full implementation of recycling
materials collection shall be on or before September 11, 1995, unless otherwise agreed by
City.
3) Green Waste (Agreement Section 4.3.1)
In accordance with Section 4.3.1 of the Agreement between Company and City, weekly
curbside collection of green waste is included as a Basic Service. Collection shall include a
company provided 64 gallon container. Full implementation of this service shall occur on or
before January 8, 1996, unless otherwise agreed by City.
C. Pavment and Rillin~ for Minimum Residential Service
City shall make arrangements to collect assessments on the property tax bill for all services
identifIed in Section A above. Further, payment for said services shall be made to Company by
City pursuant to agreements and ordinances regulating solid waste collection. City may subsidize
the cost of services with funds other than those collected on the property tax.
D. Additional Garbaie CollectionlDisposal Capacity
Residents may obtain additional garbage collection/disposal capacity beyond those provided in
Section A above. Company shall be responsible for billing and collection of fees for the additional
capacity. The following represents the incremental charge for additional capacity:
Total Can Size
Additional Capacity (Additional + Basic)
Gallons (Section D + A)
29 64 gallon
61 96 gallon
96 (1)35 gal + (1) 96 gal
125 (1) 96 gal + (1) 64 gal
157 (2) 96 gal
Each additional increment shall be $7.50 per month.
Additional Monthly
Charge billed by Company
$7.50
$15.00
$22.50
$30.00
$37.50
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Special se~
Large accumu atIons:
Special Pick-ups:
$9.80 per cubic yard
$12.00 minimum per pick-up
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III. DESIGNA TION OF POINT OF COLLECTION
For Single Family Residential Service, the above rates shall be for curbside semi-automated garbage and
Green Waste collection. The Curbside Residential Recycling Program requires that containers be placed in
a location which can be easily seen and readily accessible, within five feet from the curb. Company shall '
provide containers for garbage, green waste and recycling services in accordance with Agreement between
CitY and Company.
IV. COMMERCIAl, AND MUL TIF AMIL Y BIN SERVICE
A. The following rates include collection, disposal, and bin rental at commercial establishments and
multifamily projects serviced by centralized bins. The rates shown are for a monthly period. All
charges are based upon bins being filled no higher than water level. The Total Rates shall be
effective for all billings issued as of January 1, 1996.
Excess rate for waste which exceeds water level: $9.80 per yard.
COMMERCIAL
RATE /CUBIC YD $29.15 PROPOSED
Frequency Factor $7.20 1996 Rate
Size/#Y ARDS # Times/Wk Total Per Month
1 1 $29.15
1 2 $65.50
1 3 $101.85
1 4 $138.20
1 5 $174.55
2 1 $58.30
2 2 $123.80
2 3 $189.30
2 4 $254.80
2 5 $320.30
3 1 $87.45
3 2 $182.10
3 3 $276.75
3 4 $371.40
3 5 $466.05
4 1 $116.60
4 2 $240.40
4 3 $364.20
4 4 $488.00
4 5 $611.80
6 1 $174.90
6 2 $357.00
6 3 $539.10
6 4 $721.20
6 5 $903.30
7 1 $204.05
7 2 $415.30
7 3 $626.55
7 4 $837.80
7 5 $1,049.05
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B. g~::~~~::: .o~~ceunable to accommodate a commercia~n or with volumes deemed
. insufficient to utilize a commercial bin may subscribe to service on a per container basis shall be
charged the following monthly rates according to the size of the container serviced. The following
rates are effective January 1, 1996:
35 Gallon container (Standard Container)
64 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
96 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 8.00
$14.60
$21.95
C. Multi-Family Recycling Service
Multi-Family Rates for Recycling are charged by the Company on the number of units located in
the complex.
Monthly Cost
$0.50 per unit
v. HANDY HAULER
The following rates apply to the collection of a 4 cubic yard Handy Hauler Collection Bin, and are effective
January 1,1996.
Total Cost for Placement, One Week
Bin Rental & Disposal of Container
fIlled no higher than water level
$50.00
Rental Cost beyond fIrst week
$10.00 per week
Cost for Additional Dump
$39.00
Excess Charge for Bin Filled higher
than water level
$9.80 per yard
VI. DROP BOX
The following rates shall be charged for drop box services rendered. The cost shall be on a per pick-up
basis and costs are based upon the load not exceeding the water level. Certain miscellaneous charges as
noted in subsection (H) may also apply.
A.
6 Cubic Yard Container
(Dirt!Rock/Debris)
The pick-up cost of this
container shall be the same as the 14 yard
container due to the weight accommodated.
$137.10
Proposed
B.
]4 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.80/cubic yard
$137.10
C.
20 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.80/cubic yard
$195.80
D.
30 Cuhic Yard Container
Base = $9.80/cubic yard
$293.75
E.
40 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.80/cubic yard
$391.65
F.
Excess Rate Per Cuhic Yard
If container loaded above
water level.
$9.80
G.
Compacted Rate Per Cuhic Yard
For service and collection of
compacted materials, the total rate
shall include cubic yard rate.
$19.60
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The followin
ges are in addition to the container charges de.d above.
1.
2.
3.
Flasher Charge
Initial Placement Charge
Weekly Container Rental Fee
Beyond 1st Week
Daily Container Rental Fee
Afier First Week
Stand-by Time
Relocation Fee
Cancellation of Automatic Collection
without 24 hours notice
$12.00 PER PLACEMENT
$23.00
$14.00.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$2.00/day.
$80.00 per hour
$35.00 per request
$45.00
.Note: Container rental charges are waived if the following service frequency is maintained:
Service Level
6 yard/14 yard/20 yard
30 yard
40 yard
FreQuem;y
4 pulls/month
3 pulls/month
2 pulls/month
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