REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: AHMAD ALKHAYYAT, PE, MBA, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring its intention to award a Non-Exclusive Roll-Off (NERO) Franchise to Big Bros Dumpsters Rentals, E&E Transport, LLC., Everyday Junk Removal & Hauling, Inc., and UC Cleanup Services in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the NERO collection franchise agreements on September 26, 2024 and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all associated documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a NERO collection franchise system for private haulers under City Charter Article XIII, Section 1300 on July 21, 2011. The City accepts new applications from companies for NERO collection service and processes renewals every year from March 1st through April 30th. The most recent application requires City Council approval to be added to the list of franchisees. In order to meet the granted public hearing date and time of September 26, 2024, at 9:35 AM, this item cannot be continued past August 15, 2024.
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2011, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a NERO collection franchise system to regulate roll-off hauler collection activities. The Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) currently oversees 19 NERO franchisees. The City accepts new applications from companies for NERO collection service and processes renewals every...
Click here for full text