REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 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
Title
Hold a continued public hearing and approve items related to the granting of a Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchise for roll-off collection services (Citywide)
1. CONTINUED HEARING in accordance with Fresno City Charter Section 1301 related to ordinance and adoption of ordinance
2. ***BILL NO. B-59 (Intro. 10/26/2017) (For adoption) of the City of Fresno, which grants to Eagle Transportation and North Cal Hauling Company, a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor's veto)
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee, to execute an Agreement of Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services with the City of Fresno
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing, adopt the ordinance, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, and/or his designee(s) to execute the Agreements granting Eagle Transportation and North Cal Hauling Company a Non-Exclusive Roll-Off 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. 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-Exclusive 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, the...
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