HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 009-94 GarbageRatesRESOLUTION NO. 9 - 94
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
DESIGNATING THE POINT OF COLLECTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin adopted on January 11, 1993
Resolution No. 15-93 which established garbage service rates in
accordance with the 1993 Rate Application; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1993 the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 26-93, which established a Multi-Family Recycling
Program Fee; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1993 the City Council further amended the
Rate Schedule by adopting Resolution No. 69-93, which addressed
service changes and implemented the collection of certain
Residential Services as a Property Tax Assessment; and
WHEREAS, a notice announcing a public hearing on the proposed
1994 rate adjustment has been published on December 31, 1993 and
January 6, 1994, as required by the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Scavenger Company (0SC) [now called Waste
Management of Alameda County (WMAC)] has 'submitted a 1994 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 November 24, 1993;
and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has recommended that the allowed profit be
established on an Operating Ratio basis for 1994; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has submitted a rationale in the 1994
report substantiating the Regulated Profit recommendation; 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 1994, the Company is authorized to collect
$1.37 per month per household for the curbside recycling service;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on the
matter on January 10, 1994; and
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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. Beginning January 1, 1994, 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, 1994, the cost for curbside recycling
collection shall be $1.37 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 Oakland Scavenger Company's 1994 Rate Application
(dated November 23, 1993).
5. The City Council finds that the JRRRC recommendation for
an Operating Ratio of 93.25%, used to calculate regulated profit, is
supported by information in the 1994 Review of the Rate Application
Report (November 23, 1993), representing a reasonable return on
investment and, as such, is incorporated into the proposed rate
structure.
6. The City Council of the City of Dublin supports the
inclusion of necessary funds in the 0SC's rate application to fund
the operations of the JRRRC in 1994.
7. 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.
8. The content of this Resolution shall supersede Resolution
No. 69-93 adopted the 24th day of May, 1993.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1994.
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt, &
Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor
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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 of January 1~ 1994o
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 $1.37 (one
dollar and thirty-seven cents) charge for weekly Curbside
Recycling.
32 gallon container (Standard Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 8.63
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.
Additional Container Collection Costs
Once per week collection of each additional container beyond
service provided under "(A)" above:
32 gallon container (Standard Container)
$ 5.95
Special Services
Large accumulations:
Special Pick-ups:
$8.05 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.
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.
Vo 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~
Excess rate for waste which exceeds water level: $8.05 per yard.
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VIo
Volume of Service
Frequency
Monthly Rate
1 Yard 1/week $ 25o40
1 Yard 2/week $ 57.15
1 Yard 3/week $ 88.90
1 Yard 4/week $120.65
1 Yard 5/week $152.40
2 Yard I/week $ 50.80
2 Yard 2/week $107.95
2 Yard 3/week $165.10
2 Yard 4/week $222.25
2 Yard 5/week $279.40
3 Yard i/week $ 76.20
3 Yard 2/week $158.75
3 Yard 3/week $241.30
3 Yard 4/week $323.85
3 Yard 5/week $406°40
4 Yard 1/week $101.60
4 Yard 2/week $209.55
4 Yard 3/week $317.50
4 Yard 4/week $425.45
4 Yard 5/week $533.40
6 Yard i/week $152o40
6 Yard 2/week $311.15
6 Yard 3/week $~69.90
6 Yard 4/week $628.65
6 Yard 5/week $787.40
7 Yard i/week $177.80
7 Yard 2/week $361.95
7 Yard 3/week $546.10
7 Yard 4/week $730.25
7 Yard 5/week $914.40
B. Commercial Can Service
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:
32 Gallon container (Standard Container)
40 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
45 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
48 Gallon container (Oversized Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 7.45
$ 9.35
$10.50
$10.70
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
$1.26 per unit
HANDY HAULER
The following rates apply to the collection of a 4 cubic yard Handy
Hauler Collection Bin.
Total Cost for Placement, One Week
Bin Rental & Disposal of Container
filled no higher than water level
$45.00
Rental Cost beyond first week
$10.00 per week
Cost for Additional Dump
Excess Charge for Bin Filled higher
than water level
$32.20
$8.05 per yard
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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.
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.
Rate per Base Pick-up
$112.70
14 Cubic Yard Container
$8o05/cubic yard
$112.70
20 Cubic Yard Container
$8o05/cubic yard
$161.00
30 Cubic Yard Container
$8o05/cubic yard
$241.50
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40 Cubic Yard Container
$8.05/cubic yard
$322.00
Excess Rate Per Yard
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°
$8.05 per
cubic yard
$16.10 per
cubic yard
Miscellaneous Charges
The following charges are in addition to the container charges
described above.
Flasher Charge
Initial Placement Charge
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
$10.55 PER PLACEMEN~
$23.00
$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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