Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste & Recycling
CM/ ACM: Mario Canizares
Date: July 10, 2017
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report and hold a discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Solid Waste & Recycling Department Rate Ordinance.
Body
BACKGROUND
During June 2017 staff discussed the proposed FY 2017 - 2018 Solid Waste and Recycling Services operating and capital budgets with the Public Utilities Board during their meetings. The projected revenues presented during the budget presentations and discussions represent a zero rate increase proposed for FY 2017 - 2018. Changes were made to the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Definitions and Additional Details section of the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
No formal recommendation is required at this time. Staff will bring the proposed Solid Waste fee ordinance to the July 24th PUB meeting for approval.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
City Council is scheduled to review the budgets and rates on August 3rd and August 8th. Adoption of budgets and rate ordinances is scheduled for September 19, 2017.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
The proposed FY 2017 - 2018 Solid Waste and Recycling Department operations budget and the FY 2018 - 2022 CIP were presented and discussed by the PUB during their meeting of June 12, 2017 and recommended on June 26, 2017. Budgeted revenues are reflected in the attached proposed SW&R rate ordinance.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The Proposed FY 2017 - 2018 Solid Waste operating budget totals $38,529,534 and the proposed FY 2016 - 2017 CIP Budget totals $11,615,510. The proposed operating and capital budgets represent the cost to provide Departmental services. The proposed rate ordinance will provide the resources necessary to meet the Solid Waste and Recycling Department’s service needs for the community, and are the basis for the rates established and provided within the proposed rate ordinance.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
1. FY 2017-18 Red-Lined Solid Waste & Recycling Rate Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Ethan Cox, 349-7421
Director of Solid Waste
Prepared by:
Tina Ek
Utilities Business Supervisor