Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste & Recycling
CM/ ACM: Mario Canizares
Date: July 24, 2017
SUBJECT
Title
Consider recommending approval for the Solid Waste & Recycling Rate Ordinance for FY 2017-2018.
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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
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Solid Waste & Recycling Rate Ordinance and a PUB recommendation to the City Council to adopt this ordinance effective October 1, 2017, subject to minor changes not yet determined.
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. The red-lined ordinance was reviewed at the July 10th PUB meeting.
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
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