HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 003-92 OSC SvcRatesRESOLUTION NO. 3 - 92
A RESOLUTION OF TEE 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 14, 1991 Resolution No.
5-91 which established garbage service rates; and
WHEREAS, a notice announcing a public hearing on the proposed 1992 rate
adjustment has been published on January 3, 1992 and January 10, 1992, as
required by the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Scavenger Company (0SC) has submitted a 1992 rate
application to the Joint Refuse Rate Review Committee (JRRRC) in accordance
with the franchise agreement between the City and 0SC; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has recommended rate adjustments based upon
jurisdictional cost of service in a report dated December 16, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Rate Application submitted by OSC included a request for
certain expenses to be paid by the ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC recommended that certain expenses be excluded from
the 1992 rate application; and
WHEREAS,
Closure; and
the exclusions included costs for: Landfill Closure/Post
WHEREAS, the JRRRC agreed to review these exclusions in the future rate
application, provided that adequate background data can be obtained to
support inclusion of these expenses in the rates; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has reserved the right to perform further analysis
on the Company expense for 83 franchised employees hired in 1990; and
WHEREAS, in the 1991 rate application the City of Dublin excluded costs
for the Measure D surcharge, the legality of which was the subject of a
lawsuit pending at the time; and
WHEREAS, Measure D surcharges (imposed in the November 1990 Alameda
County election) were levied from March 20, 1991 through November 7, 1991 and
as such the Company incurred expenses; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC 1992 report projects that Dublin ratepayers have
contributed adequate revenue to reimburse the Company for its Measure D
expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to establish a new rate category
for residences which produce small volumes of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the new service level shall also be designated as a minumum
service level at such time as mandatory garbage service is implemented for
residential customers; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has recommended that the return on equity be
established at 10% for 1992; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC has submitted a detailed analysis in the 1992 report
substantiating the Return of Equity Recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the JRRRC report identifies a methodology for distributing the
balancing account among all affected jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the adjustments proposed are projected to allow 0SC to fully
recover in 1992 the City of Dublin's share of the balancing account; and
WHEREAS, the City has also undertaken an analysis of commercial and
drop box rates; and
WHEREAS, certain adjustments are recommended for commercial and drop
box services; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section VI of an agreement dated April 24,
1990 between the City, 0SC, and Livermore Dublin Disposal, certain charges
for curbside recycling are allowed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Curbside Recycling Agreement, the
Company is authorized to collect $1.30 per month per household for this
service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on the matter
on January 13, 1992; 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. Beginning January 1, 1992, 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. The Super Recycler service level identified in Section II(A) of
Exhibit A shall be the minimum service level at such time as mandatory
service for residential customers is implemented.
3. Beginning January 1, 1992, the cost for curbside recycling
collection shall be $1.30 per month per residence. This charge shall be
included in the base level of service for residences as shown in Exhibit A.
4. 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 1992 Rate Application (dated December
16, 1991).
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5. The City Council of the City of Dublin concurs with the methodology
proposed by the JRRRC to distribute the current operating deficit among the
jurisdictions and the proposed rates are projected to fully pay the City of
Dublin's projected share of the deficit along with any Measure D expenses;
and
6. The City Council finds that the JRRRC recommendation for a 10%
Return on Equity is supported by information in the 1992 Review of the Rate
Application Report (December 16, 1991) representing a reasonable return on
investment and, as such, is incorporated into the proposed rate structure.
7. 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 1992.
8. 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, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., regarding Waste
Collection and Disposal.
9. The content of this Resolution shall supersede Resolution No. 5-91
adopted the 14th day of January, 1991.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1992, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt, and
Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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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
I. EFFECTIVE DATE
The rates shown for the collection of refuse within the City of
Dublin are effective as of January 1, 1992.
II. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
SuDer Recycler Collection This is a minimum service level
providing for once a week collection of a 20 gallon capacity
container. This service level cannot be combined with
services identified in sections (B) or (C) below. This rate
includes a $1.30 (one dollar and thirty cents) charge for
curbside recycling.
Monthly Charge: $6.65
First Container Collection Cost for Customers not Subscribinq
to SuDer Recycler Rate For customers not subscribing to the
Super Recycler service level (as described in subsection A
above), the rates shown below shall apply to the initial can
of service. Once per week collection of the following sized
containers shall include a $1.30 (one dollar and thirty cents)
charge for recycling.
32 gallon container (Standard Container)
40 gallon container (Oversized Container)
45 gallon container (Oversized Container)
48 gallon container (Oversized Container)
Monthly Cost
$ 7.90
$ 9.50
$10.45
$11.05
C. Additional Container Collection Costs
Once per week collection of each additional container beyond
service provided under "(B)" above:
32 gallon container (Standard Container)
40 gallon container (Oversized Container)
45 gallon container (Oversized Container)
48 gallon container (Oversized Container)
$ 6.30
$ 7.90
$ '8.85
$ 9.45
D. SDecial Services
Large accumulations:
Special Pick-ups:
$6.30 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
"'hack 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.
EXHIBIT A
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 is $6.40
per yard.
Volume of Service FreQuency Monthly Rate
I Yard 1/week $ 27.70
1 Yard 2/week $ 60.95
I Yard 3/week $ 94.20
I Yard 4/week $127.45
I Yard 5/week $160.70
2 Yard 1/week $ 55.40
2 Yard 2/week $116.35
2 Yard 3/week $177.30
2 Yard 4/week $238.25
2 Yard 5/week $299.20
3 Yard 1/week $ 83.10
3 Yard 2/week $171.75
3 Yard 3/week $260.40
3 Yard 4/week $349.05
3 Yard 5/week $437.70
4 Yard 1/week $110.80
4 Yard '2/week $227.15
4 Yard 3/week $343.50
4 Yard 4/week $459.85
4 Yard 5/week $576.20
6 Yard 1/week $166.20
6 Yard 2/week $337.95
6 Yard 3/week $509.70
6 Yard 4/week $681.45
6 Yard 5/week $853.20
7 Yard 1/week $193.90
7 Yard 2/week $393.35
7 Yard 3/week $592.80
7 Yard 4/week $792.25
7 Yard 5/week $991.70
VI.
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
Rental Cost beyond first week
Cost for Additional Dump
Excess Charge for Bin Filled higher
than water level
$44.05
$9.00 per week
$31.15
$6.40 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.
A. 6 Cubic Yard Container (Dirt/Rock/Debris)
Rate per Pick-uD
The pick-up cost of this container shall be
the same as the 14 yard container due to the
weight accommodated.
$ 95.15
B. 14 Cubic Yard Container
$6.40/cubic yard plus $5.55
$95.15
C. 20 Cubic Yard Container
$6.40/cubic yard plus $5.55
$133.55
D. 30 Cubic Yard Container
$6.40/cubic yard plus $5.55
40 Cubic Yard Container
$197.55
$6.40/cubic yard plus $5.55
$261.55
F. Excess Rate Per Yard
If container loaded above water level
Compacted Rate Per Yard
$6.40 per
cubic yard
For service and collection of compacted
materials, the total rate shall include
both a cubic yard rate and a charge for
each pick-up.
Miscellaneous Charqes
$ 12.80 per
yard plus
$5.55 per
pick-up
The following charges are in addition to the container charges
described above.
1. Flasher Charge $10.55 per pull
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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