HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 091-96 Garbage/RecycFeesRESOLUTION NO. 91 - 96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION OF MINIMUM
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is mandated by the state of California, under AB 939, to reduce the mount
of solid waste going into the landfill; and
WHEREAS, through the Mandatory Garbage Ordinance and other means, the City of Dublin is taking a
proactive stance to meet the State Mandated Goals; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Mandatory Garbage Ordinance is to protect the health and welfare of the
community, to provide recycling services to all residential property owners, and to equally share the costs of these
programs by mandating that every residence contributes towards the cost of the service; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to provide solid waste management services as effectively
and inexpensively as possible; and
WHEREAS, the collection of the charges for these services is best completed by charging every residence
for the minimum service on the property tax bill; and
WHEREAS, minimum service includes service described in the current Agreement with the franchised
waste hauler; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this action as part of a noticed public hearing on July 23,
1996
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve and establish the collection of minimum residential services fees by the City on the property, tax bill as
shown in the attached Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part of.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Staff are hereby authorized to undertake all administrative
tasks to implement the assessments, including, but not limited to an agreement with Alameda County for collection
which may provide payment to Alameda County of its reasonable costs of collection not to exceed 1.7% of the total
amount levied.
AB SENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1996.
AYES: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
Mayor
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF DUBLIN
CALCULATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR
MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE SERVICE
Purpose of Fee:
Allocation:
Use of Fees:
Limitations:
The purpose of the fee is to provide a basic level of garbage and recycling
services to all residences which receive individual garbage service. This
includes certain programs and services necessary to comply with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939). Provision of the basic
service level on a City-wide basis protects the health, safety and welfare of the
community.
The cost of this program and the method of allocating the cost among all
residential properties offered such services shall be as set forth herein
The fees collected pursuant to this program shall be used to pay for minimum
residential garbage collection and recycling services and associated
administrative costs.
The amount to be raised through the collection of the Minimum Garbage Fee
for Fiscal Year 1996-97 does not exceed the estimated total cost of the services
and related expenses as described in the Staff Report presented at the July 23,
1996 Public Hearing before the Dublin City Council.
Method To Be Used To Calculate the Minimum Garbage Service Fees For Different Land Uses
General:
The fee shall only apply to residential properties which receive individual
garbage collection and disposal and are not serviced by a centralized
commercial dumpster.
The fee assessed for Fiscal Year 1996-97 (July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1996), shall be as follows:
Land Use Fee
Assessed
Each Single Family Residence
Each Duplex (2 units)
Each Duplex (5 or more units)
Each Condominium/Townhome Unit
(Excludes units serviced by centralized dumpsters)
$112.60
$ 225.20
$1,351.20
$112.60