HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 011-95 Garbage RatesRESOLUTION NO. 11-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR SOLID WASTE 'COLLECTION/
ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SERVICE LEVEL FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
AND DESIGNATING THE POINT OF COLLECTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin adopted on January 10, 1994 Resolution No. 9-94 which
established garbage service rates in accordance with the 1994 Rate Application; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 63-94 which
made adjustments to the Multi-Family Recycling Program Fee; and
WHEREAS, a notice announcing a public hearing on the proposed 1995 rate adjustment
has been published on February 3, 1995 and February 8, 1995, as required by the Government
Code; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Scavenger Company (OSC) [now called Waste Management of
Alameda County (WMAC)] has submitted a 1995 rate application to the Joint Refuse Rate
Review Committee (JRRRC) in accordance with the franchise agreement between the City and
OSC; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has recommended rate adjustments based upon jurisdictional
cost of service in a report dated December 7, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has submitted a rationale in the 1995 report substantiating an
adjustment to the Regulated Profit Methodology; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section VI of an agreement dated April 24, 1990
between the City, OSC and Livermore Dublin Disposal, certain charges for curbside recycling
are allowed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Curbside Recycling Agreement, beginning in
January of 1995, the Company is authorized to collect $1.40 per month per household for the
curbside recycling service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on the matter on
February 13, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Ordinance and Agreement regarding Waste Collection and
Disposal require the City Council to designate a rate schedule and point of collection for single
family residences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby resolve as follows:
1. The Rate Schedule attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A" and by reference made a
part hereof, shall be the official rate schedule until further rescinded or amended.
2. Beginning January 1, 1995, the cost for curbside recycling collection shall be $1.40
per month per residence. This charge shall be included in the base level of service for
residences as shown in Exhibit A.
3. As described above, this rate revision is based upon the recommendation of the Joint
Refuse Rate Review Committee findings in the review of Waste Management of Alameda
County's 1995 Rate Application (dated December 7, 1994).
4. The action described in number 3 above applies only to the rate application
information for 1995 and the Company shall post appropriate changes to the Balancing Account
once the final figures for 1995 are known.
5. The City Council of the City of Dublin supports the inclusion of necessary funds in
OSC's rate application to fund the operations of the JRRRC in 1995.
6. Said rates are in accordance with the City of Dublin Solid Waste Management
Ordinance and the Agreement between the City of Dublin and Oakland Scavenger Company.
7. The content of this Resolution shall supersede Resolution No. 63-94 adopted the
27th day of June, 1994.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 1995.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Moffatt & Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF DUBLIN
RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL SERVICES CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
OAKLAND SCAVENGER COMPANY
[Now Called Waste Management of Alameda County]
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
retroactive surcharges shall cease effective January 1, 1996.
II. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
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 can of service and include once per week
collection and disposal of the standard sized container.
Additional services described in Section IV are also provided as
part of the minimum service. The rate shown includes $1.40 (one
dollar and forty cents) charge for weekly Curbside Recycling.
32 gallon container (Standard Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 10.27
Payment and Billing 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 Curbside Recycling Program with Measure D
funds.
Additional Container Collection Costs
Once per week collection of each additional container beyond
service provided under "(A)" above. The Total Rates shall be
effective for all services billed from April 1, 1995 through
December 31, 1995. As of January 1, 1996, the Company shall only
be authorized to collect the amount shown in the Base Rate Column.
32 gallon container
(Standard Container)
1995
Base Rate Surcharge Total
$ 7.25 $0.43 $7.68
Special Services
Large accumulations:
Special Pick-ups:
$9.75 per cubic yard
$12.00 minimum per pick-up
III. DESIGNATION OF POINT OF COLLECTION
For Single Family Residential Service, the above rates shall be for
"back yard service" for regular garbage service. The term "back yard
service" shall mean the container(s) shall be on the outside of and in
close proximity to the structure being served, and at a location which
is the customer's option. Padlocks or other devices which deny the
Collector reasonable access will relieve said collector from
responsibility of such collection. The Curbside Residential Recycling
Program requires that containers be placed in location which can be
easily seen and readily accessible, within five feet from the curb.
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IV.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED IN RATES
The above rates shall include four (4) annual residential cleanups.
Dates of said cleanups shall be at the discretion of the City upon
reasonable notice to the Company. The rules regulating the special
cleanup shall be approved by the Contractor and the Director. The
Contractor shall separately account for costs associated with this
service and report information as requested by the City.
COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY BIN SERVICE
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
from February 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. As of January 1,
1996, the Company shall only be authorized to collect the rates
shown in the Base Rate Column.
Excess rate for waste which exceeds water level: $9.75 per yard.
COMMERCIAL
RATE/CUBIC YD
Frequency Factor
Sizel#YARDS
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
$28.95
$7.25
# Times/Wk
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Base
Monthly Rate
$28.95
$65.15
$101.35
$137.55
$173.75
$57.90
$123.05
$188.20
$253.35
$318.50
$86.85
$180.95
$275.05
$369.15
$463.25
$115.80
$238.85
$361.90
$484.95
$608.00
$173.70
$354.65
$535.60
$716.55
$897.50
$202.65
$412.55
$622.45
$832.35
$1,042.25
Retroactive
Surcharge
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$1.50
$3.00
$4.50
$6.00
$7.50
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
$8.00
$1o.oo
$3.00
$6.00
$9.00
$12.00
$15.00
$3.50
$7.00
$10.50
$14.00
$17.50
PROPOSED
1995 Rate
Total Per Month
$29.45
$66.15
$102.85
$139.55
$176.25
$58.90
$125.05
$191.20
$257.35
$323.50
$88.35
$183.95
$279.55
$375.15
$470.75
$117.80
$242.85
$367.90
$492.95
$618.oo
$176.70
$360.65
$544.60
$728.55
$912.50
$206.15
$419.55
$632.95
$846.35
$1,059.75
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Commercial Can E vice
Commercial locations subscribing 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
February 1, 1995:
32 Gallon container (Standard Container)
40 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
45 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
48 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 8.75
$1o.8o
$12.15
$13.00
C. Multi-Family Recycling Service
Multi-Family Rates for Recycling are charged by the Company on the
number of units located in the complex. (The City may subsidize
this rate with Measure D Funds.)
Monthly Cost
$1.28 per unit
VI. HANDY HAULER
The following rates apply to the collection of a 4 cubic yard Handy
Hauler Collection Bin, and are effective February 1, 1995.
Total Cost for Placement, One Week
Bin Rental & Disposal of Container
filled no higher than water level
$52.50
Rental Cost beyond first week
$10.00 per week
Cost for Additional Dump
$39.00
Excess Charge for Bin Filled higher
than water level
$9.75 per yard
VII. 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. The ~Total Rates" shown shall
be effective for all billings issued from February 1, 1995 through
December 31, 1995. As of January 1, 1996, the Company shall only be
authorized to collect the rates shown in the ~Base Rate" Column.
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.
1995
Base Surcharge Total
$0.14/yd
$136.50 $1.96 $138.46
14 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.75/cubic yard
$136.50 $1.96 $138.46
20 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.75/cubic yard
$195.00 $2.80 $197.80
30 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.75/cubic yard
$292.50 $4.20 $296.70
40 Cubic Yard Container
Base = $9.75/cubic yard
$390.00 $5.60 $395.60
Excess Rate Per ~ard
If container loaded above water level
Compacted Rate Per Yard
For service and collection of compacted
materials, the total rate shall include
cubic yard rate.
$9.75 per
cubic yard
$19.50 per
cubic yard
H. Miscellaneous Charges
The following charges are in addition to the container charges described
above.
1. Flasher Charge $10.55 PER PnACE~4ENT
2. Initial Placement Charge $23.00
3. Weekly Container Rental Fee
Beyond 1st Week
Daily Container Rental Fee
After First Week
Stand-by Time
Relocation Fee
Cancellation of Automatic Collection
at End of Rental Period
$11.90'
$1.70/day*
$77.00 per hour
$31.50 per request
$41.90
,Note: This charge is waived if the following service frequency is
maintained:
Service Level
6 yard/14 yard/20 yard
30 yard
40 yard
Frequency
4 pulls/month
3 pulls/month
2 pulls/month
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