From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D.
Title
Second and final reading of an ordinance modifying a five-year franchise agreement for solid waste collection services with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd. to include a 3% rate increase for both residential and commercial solid waste customers
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Since 1962, the company currently doing business as Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., has provided solid waste collection services for the City of Grand Prairie. Throughout the years Republic Waste Services has consistently provided efficient waste removal services for the City with a minimum of customer complaints. The current franchise agreement between Republic Waste Services and the City allows a once per year request for a rate increase provided that it can be justified by the Director of Finance. The proposed franchise agreement modification will allow a 3% rate increase for both residential and commercial solid waste customers.
This item was presented to the Finance and Government Committee on August 5, 2014 and at a City Council Briefing on August 19, 2014.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the 3% rate increase for both residential and commercial solid waste customers is in the FY 2014/2015 Proposed Solid Waste Operating Fund Budget.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, MODIFYING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE (CITY) AND REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS LTD. (FRANCHISEE) TO INCLUDE A 3% RATE INCREASE FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE CUSTOMERS
WHEREAS, the franchisee submitted a rate increase request to provide Solid Waste collection and disposal within the CITY, and to perform such work as may be incidental thereto; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to promote, preserve and protect the public health of its citizens;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the proposal submit...
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