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File #: ID 23-769    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/8/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/25/2023 Final action: 5/25/2023
Title: ***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant Valley Dumpster Service LLC, a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno, and setting the public hearing for August 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM (Citywide). (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 - Resolution of Intention.pdf, 2. Attachment 2 - Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement - Valley Dumpster Service LLC.pdf, 3. Attachment 3 - City of Fresno NERO Application Cover Letter.pdf
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
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***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant Valley Dumpster Service LLC, a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno, and setting the public hearing for August 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM (Citywide). (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution declaring its intention to award a Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchise to Valley Dumpster Service LLC, in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchise on August 10, 2023.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a Non-Exclusive Roll-Off (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 throughout the year and processes renewals from March 1 through April 30. 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 August 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM, this item cannot be continued to a later City Council meeting date.

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 26 NERO franchisees. The City accepts new applications from companies for NERO collection service throughout the year and processes renewals from March 1 through April 30. The volume of roll-off materials collected is approximately 20-25 percent of the solid waste stream and highly recy...

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