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File #: 2017-5840    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/9/2017 In control: City Manager Office
On agenda: 5/9/2017 Final action: 5/9/2017
Title: Discuss and consider action regarding residential and commercial solid waste and recycling services.

Title

Discuss and consider action regarding residential and commercial solid waste and recycling services.

 

Summary

This item has been included on the agenda to allow for discussion and potential action on the subject.  A presentation to the City Council was included on the worksession held earlier in the evening.

 

Status

The exclusive franchise agreement for residential solid waste/recycling collection terminates in January 2018.  The city has six non-exclusive commercial franchise agreements that terminate at the end of 2017.

 

Deadline for City Council Action

Staff is requesting direction from Council on the process to be followed for contracting for solid waste/recycling.

 

Projected Future City Council Action

To be determined.

 

Fiscal Impact

To be determined.  At this time, commercial franchise solid waste providers in the city of Pflugerville pay a 6% franchise fee based upon their revenues in the city.  The residential franchise fee is around 4% at this time and will be calculated through the process of provider selection and the subsequent cost to the city, and the end charge to the residential customer.

 

Staff Recommendation

Discuss and take action as appropriate.

 

Drafter

Lauri Gillam

Assistant City Manager