REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 30, 2014
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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Hold a public hearing and approve items related to the granting of a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services
1. HEARING in accordance with Fresno City Charter Section 1301 related to ordinance and adoption of ordinance
2. ***BILL NO. B-45 (Intro. 10/23/2014) (For adoption) of the City of Fresno, which grants to Katch Environmental Inc., and Mini dumpsters of Fresno a non-exclusive franchise for roll-off collection services within the City of Fresno
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or his designee, to execute an agreement of non-exclusive franchise for roll-off collection services with the City of Fresno
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council hold the hearing, approve the ordinance and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or his designee to execute the agreements for non-exclusive franchise for roll-off collection services within the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a non-exclusive roll-off collection franchise system for private haulers under City Charter Article XIII, Section 1300 on July 21, 2011. Sixteen (16) companies were approved as franchisees at that time. Since then, four (4) additional companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. The most recent application requires City Council approval to be added to the list of franchisees.
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2011, City Council approved an ordinance establishing a non-excusive roll-off collection franchise system to regulate roll-off hauler collection activities.
The volume of roll-off materials collected is approximately 20-25% of the solid waste stream and highly recyclable, therefore the City has implemen...
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