REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 17, 2015
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
Title
Authorize amendments to Non-Exclusive Agreements for Roll-Off Collection Services between the City of Fresno and franchisees to extend terms for five years to June 30, 2021.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve an extension to agreements between the City of Fresno and the current list of non-exclusive franchise roll-off haulers for an additional five years, through June 30, 2021.
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 companies were approved as franchisee at that time. Since then, six additional companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. This non-exclusive franchise is projected to generate $613,200 in FY16. Consistent with the initial agreement, the City may extend the term of the agreements by five years with Council authorization and written notice to the haulers 180 days prior to the end of the agreement. Extending these agreements would generate more than $3 million in General Fund revenues over the next five years.
Therefore, staff recommends a five year extension of the current agreement to June 30, 2021.
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 implemented the system to:
* Comply with current and anticipated State regulations related to the diversion of such materials from landfi...
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