Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste and Recycling
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune
Date: September 20, 2016
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. 2015-296 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 for amendments to the commercial refuse and recycling collection services rates; providing for amendments to the Solid Waste & Recycling Services definitions and additional details; 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
During June 2016 the Solid Waste & Recycling Department (SW&R) staff discussed the proposed FY 2016 - 2017 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 the rate adjustments proposed for FY 2016 - 2017.
Actual and Proposed Residential Refuse and Recycling Services Monthly Rates:
FY 2016 FY 2017
Standard Cart $27.35 $27.85
Large Cart $32.75 $33.25
Commercial front load and side load rates are proposed to increase 3.2% for FY 2016 - 2017. Roll off container rental rates are proposed to increase 2.5%, with no increase recommended for the haul rate. No rate increases were proposed for the Department's disposal and processing services.
OPTIONS
The City Council may approve or provide additional direction to t...
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