REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 1, 2016
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
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-31 (Intro. 08/25/2016) (For adoption) of the City of Fresno, which grants to Red Bin Services and JPA Construction Clean-Up Services, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for roll-off collection services within the City of Fresno
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee, to execute an agreement of nonexclusive franchise for roll-off collection services with the City of Fresno.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing, adopt the ordinance, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or his designee to execute the agreements granting Red Bin Services and JPA Construction Clean-Up Services, Inc., a nonexclusive franchise for roll-off collection services with 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, seven (7) additional companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. The most recent application requires City Council approval to Red Bin Services and JPA Construction Clean-Up Services, Inc., as a franchisee.
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...
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