REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 19, 2017
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 by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for roll-off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the public hearing for November 30, 2017 at 10:05 A.M. (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution declaring its intention to award a non-exclusive roll-off collection franchise to the companies listed on Attachment "A" in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the non-exclusive roll-off franchise on November 30, 2017.
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. To date, twenty four (24) companies have applied and been approved to become franchisees. The most recent applications require City Council approval to be added to the list of franchisees.
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2011, City Council adopted 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 Source Reduction and Recycling Element as adopted by the City Council;
* Support the goals of the City to achieve 75% diversion by 2012 and Zero Waste by 2025, which were adopted by City Council by establishing minimum diversion st...
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