Loading...
2000/01/25 City Council Resolution (11)RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SETTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RUBBISH OR REFUSE COLLECTION RATES WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on January 25, 2000 to consider this rate increase and a notice (attached to this resolution) was sent to all refuse collection customers and to all owners of property; and WHEREAS, No written or oral protests to the proposed rent increased were received by the City Council. WHEREAS, The City's agreement with Empire Waste Management, which was last amended by Resolution 93 -133 adopted on October 26, 1993, provides for annual rate adjustments based upon a modified CPI formula; and WHEREAS, Empire Waste Management, the contract agent for this city service, has submitted financial data to be used to calculate the 2000 rates; and WHEREAS, members of the city staff have carefully reviewed the financial data submitted and have determined that a 4.84% increase for 2000 is justifiable and warranted under the City's agreement; and WHEREAS, that last adjustment of rates charged to city customers for this service occurred on either March 1, 1999 or April 1, 1999 depending upon the type of user; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council as follows: Any persons from whom solid waste, rubbish or refuse is collected under the provisions of this article shall pay to the City the following fee for such services: A. Single Family Residences, Duplex_ Triplex, and Fourplex. Persons may select a 90, 60, or 35 gallon container service. (1) For the 90 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $19.95 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and refuse which has been placed within the receptacles with the receptacles placed at the curb for pick up. Resolution No. 2000 -24 City of Rohnert Park (Page 2 of 4) (2) For the 60 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $13.00 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and refuse which has been placed within the 60 gallon receptacle with the receptacle placed at the curb for pick up. (3) For the 35 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $10.00 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and refuse which has been placed within the 35 gallon receptacle with the receptacle placed at the curb for pick up. (4) For users of 35 gallon and 60 gallon containers there shall be a charge of $3.65 for additional refuse placed outside the container. This charge will be assessed each time the container is filled up and dumped into the truck. (5) There shall be a $3.65 charge if refuse is placed into the yard waste container. B. Commercial Establishments and Apartment Houses. These rates are based on the total number of apartments, or mobile homes whether occupied or vacant, subject to the following provisions: (1) If the entire premises is unoccupied, no charge is made. (2) When 35 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $10.00 per month for each such apartment unit. When 60 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $13.00 per month for each such apartment unit. When 90 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $19.95 per month for each such apartment unit. (3) When 35 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $10.00 per month for each such commercial unit. When 60 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $13.00 per month for each such commercial unit. When 90 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $19.95 per month for each such commercial unit. (4) The City may require the use of bins, furnished by the Contract Agent, for any commercial establishment or apartment house. When bins are used, the following rates shall be charged: Resolution No. 2000 -24 City of Rohnert Park (Page 3 of 4) (5) Where a complete bin is not regularly utilized, the rate may be adjusted with the consent of the City. Where a type of bin service is provided for which no rate is provided by this resolution, a comparable rate may be established by the Contract Agent with the written consent of the City Manager. (6) All business conducted is a residence must pay the business rate for all solid waste, rubbish and refuse handled. .(7) The Contract Agent shall make available bins for collecting of solid waste, rubbish, and refuse to all business establishments and apartment houses, when requested by the owners or required by the City. (8) The City shall have the right to require that apartment houses, condominiums, planned developments and other multi - family residential units utilize bins for the collection of solid waste, rubbish and refuse. Number of Monthly Size of Bin Collections Rate 1 -1/2 yard 1 per week 94.40 2 yard 1 per week 123.65 3 yard 1 per week 177.40 2 per week 262.00 3 per week 348.28 4 per week 429.60 5 per week 514.20 6 per week 600.40 4 yard 1 per week 209.95 2 per week 323.80 3 per week 429.60 4 per week 541.95 5 per week 650.95 6 per week 756.65 6 yard 1 per week 244.15 2 per week 405.25 3 per week 528.90 4 per week 672.10 5 per week 813.60 6 per week 956.85 (5) Where a complete bin is not regularly utilized, the rate may be adjusted with the consent of the City. Where a type of bin service is provided for which no rate is provided by this resolution, a comparable rate may be established by the Contract Agent with the written consent of the City Manager. (6) All business conducted is a residence must pay the business rate for all solid waste, rubbish and refuse handled. .(7) The Contract Agent shall make available bins for collecting of solid waste, rubbish, and refuse to all business establishments and apartment houses, when requested by the owners or required by the City. (8) The City shall have the right to require that apartment houses, condominiums, planned developments and other multi - family residential units utilize bins for the collection of solid waste, rubbish and refuse. Resolution No. 2000 -24 City of Rohnert Park (Page 4 of 4) C. Mobile Home Parks. The owners of all mobile home parks shall pay charges as follows: (1) For each "adult only" mobile home park, a charge of $8.20 per month for each occupied unit. (2) For each mobile home park which is not restricted to "adults ", a charge of $10.00 per month for each occupied unit. D. Special Collections. For a special collection of rubbish or refuse, there shall be a charge of $14.15 for each cubic yard or fraction thereof. A special collection of rubbish shall consist of any collection not included within the established monthly rate and shall include any bulky items which cannot be placed within the regularly used collection receptacle. E. Commercial Compactor. Compacted solid waste from commercial compactors operated by large industrial or commercial enterprises shall be charged for refuse collection as follows: (1) For pick -ups and collection not more than one time per week, an amount not to exceed $26.90 per cubic yard. (2) For pick -ups and collection more than one time per week, rates shall be negotiated between the business and the Contract Agent subject to the written approval of the City. F. Free Services to the City. The Contract Agent shall provide free service to all City owned facilities and bus stops. G. Effective Dates. The rates outlined in above Section A for Single Family residences shall become effective March 1, 2000. The rates outlines in above sections B, C, D, and E shall become effective February 1, 2000. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the Rohnert Park City Council this 25th day of January, 2000. ATTEST: Cler OF ROHNERT PARK FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0) CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 707- 585 -6700 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Proposed Refuse Collection Rate Increase Date of Public Hearing: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 Time: At or after 6:00 PM Place: City Council Chambers, City Hall 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park Subject Proposed 4.84% Refuse Collection Rate Increase This notice was sent to all City of Rohnert Park refuse collection customers and to all owners of property which receive City refuse collection service. At the public hearing on January 25, 2000, the City Council will consider a proposed increase in refuse collection rates of 4.84 %, effective March 1, 2000 for residential customers and February 1, 2000 for commercial customers. The increase is due to an approved formula that is part of a negotiated contract with Empire Waste Management that is as follows for 2000: Component Component Rate Weighting Increase Increase Consumer Price Index 55% 4.1% 2.26% Disposal (County landfill 25% 10.3% 2.58% charges) --- ------ 2000 Rate Increase Amount 4.84% The following is a comparison of the current and proposed refuse collection rates. Residential rates are composed of automated 35, 60 or 90 gallon containers, 90 gallon automated yard waste containers ;and 3 recycling bins. Commercial rates are either automated 35, 60 or 90 gallon containers or large bins ranging from 1 1/2 yards to 6 yards with varying frequency of pickup service. Customer Impact (monthly) of a 4.84% Refuse Collection Rate Increase: Current Current Monthly Amt. Amount of Bi- Monthly Monthly With 4.84% Monthly Charges Charges Increase Increase Residential: 90 gallon automated $38.10 $19.05 $19.95 $0.90 60 gallon automated $24.80 $12.40 $13.00 0.60 35 gallon automated $19.10 $ 9.55 $10.00 0.45 Additional 90 gallon $38.10 $19.05 $19.95 0.90 Extra garbage (35 and 60 gal) $ 3.50/Pick up $ 3.65 0.15 Putting garbage in yard waste $ 3.50/Pick up $ 3.65 0.15 container Commercial: 90 gallon $38.10 $19.05 $19.95 0.90 60 gallon $24.80 $12.40 $13.00 0.60 35 gallon $19.10 $ 9.55 $10.00 0.45 Mobile Home Parks: Fly $19.10 $ 9.55 $10.00 0.45 Adults only $15.70 $ 7.85 $ 8.20 0.35 Commercial bin lervice: 1- 1 /2yards 1 per week 180.10 $90.05 $94.40 4.35 2 yards 1 per week 235.90 117.95 123.65 5.70 3 yards i per week 338.50 169.25 177.40 8.15 2 per week 499.80 249.90 262.00 12.10 3 per week 664.40 332.20 348.28 16.08 4 per week 819.60 409.80 429.60 19.80 5 per week 981.00 490.50 514.20 23.70 6 per week 1,145.40 572.70 600.40 27.70 4 yards 1 per week 400.50 200.25 209.95 9.70 2 per week 617.70 308.85 323.80 14.95 3 per week 819.60 409.80 429.60 19.80 4 per week 1,033.90 516.95 541.95 25.00 5 per week 1,241.80 620.90 650.95 30.05 6 per week 1,443.50 721.75 756.65 34.90 6 yards 1 per week 465.80 232.90 244.15 11.25 2 per week 773.10 386.55 405.25 18.70 3 per week 1,009.00 504.50 528.90 24.40 4 per week 1,282.20 641.10 672.10 31.00 5 per week 1,552.10 776.05 813.60 37.55 6 per week 1,825.40 912.70 956.85 44.15 All owners of property receiving City refuse collection, all City refuse collection customers, and interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and be heard on the proposed increase in refuse: collection rates. Owners of property receiving City refuse collection services may protest the changes in writing, filed with the City Clerk before or during the public hearing. The protest must be signed by the property owner and must include the assessor's parcel number(s) or street address(es) of the property(ies). The mailing address is City Clerk, PO Box 1489, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. Before the hearing, protests may be delivered to the City Clerk's office. A listing of the proposed changes will be published in the Community Voice on Wednesday, December 15, 1999. Copies of the changes are also available at the City Clerk's Office, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. For questions regarding refuse collection rates, call (707) 585 -6700.