REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 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
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RESOLUTION - Of Intention to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for roll-off collection services within the City of Fresno to Selma Disposal and Recycling, LLC, and setting a public hearing for August 20, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve a resolution declaring its intention to award a non-exclusive roll-off collection franchise to the company listed on the attachment in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the non-exclusive roll-off franchise on August 20, 2015.
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, six (6) additional companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. It is anticipated that the General Fund will receive $613,200 in revenues derived from these franchise agreements. The most recent application from Selma Disposal and Recycling, LLC, requires City Council approval in order to be added to the list of franchisees.
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2011, City Council 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 landfill diversion;
* Implement the goals of the City's AB 939 Plan including the Sou...
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