Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste and Recycling Services
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune
Date: September 16, 2014
SUBJECT
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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the schedule of rates for solid waste service contained in Ordinance No. 2013-230 as authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas; providing that the provisions of Sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8(a), and 26-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas shall expressly apply to City of Denton Solid Waste and Recycling Services; providing for amendments to the residential refuse & recycling collection services rates; providing commercial refuse and recycling collection services rates; providing processing and disposal services rates; providing solid waste & recycling services definitions; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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BACKGROUND
The proposed FY 2014 - 2015 Solid Waste and Recycling rate adjustments were included in the development of the FY 2014 - 2015 Solid Waste and Recycling budget documentation and presentation materials presented to the City Council. The rate adjustments support the service levels provided for the forecasted departmental residential, commercial, disposal and processing customers for FY 2014 - 2015.
Actual and Proposed Residential
Refuse and Recycling Cart Monthly Rates: FY 2014 FY 2015
Small Cart $25.00 $26.00
Standard Cart $26.00 $26.75
Large Cart $30.90 $32.00
Landfill Gate Rate (per ton) $43.50 $44.00
Commercial rates are increasing approximately 2.8% for FY 2014 - 2015. Specific rate increases vary based on the type of service, size of container, and the frequency of service provided.
The Solid Waste Rate schedules were reviewed by an internal staff team to determine whether the lengthy document could be revised to reduce redundancy, eliminate and consolidate rates where appropriate, and generally make the document easier for customers and customer service staff to use. The ordinance eliminates two schedules (Multi-family services and C&D services) and consolidates their rates into the Residential, Commercial and Disposal rate schedules.
RECOMMENDATION
The Public Utility Board and staff recommend approval of the Solid Waste and Recycling Department rate ordinance, with an effective date of October 1, 2014.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The Proposed FY 2014 - 2015 Solid Waste operating budget totals $27,802,592 and the proposed FY 2014 - 2015 CIP Budget totals $11,003,000. The proposed operating and capital budgets will meet the Solid Waste and Recycling services needs of the community, and are the basis for the rates established within the attached ordinance.
EXHIBITS
I. Proposed FY 2014 - 2015 Solid Waste & Recycling Department Rate Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
A. Vance Kemler
General Manager,
Solid Waste & Recycling Services
Prepared by:
S. Lebsack
Development Manager,
Solid Waste & Recycling Services