From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D.
Title
Second and final reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending the Utilities and Services Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amendment of Article VI relating to the regulation of garbage collection and disposal within the city; making this ordinance cumulative; containing a Savings Clause, providing a Serverability Clause; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to become effective upon its passage, approval and publication
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
For several years the City of Grand Prairie has utilized the company currently doing business as Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd. as the franchised solid waste hauler. The franchise agreement between the two entities allows for a rate increase request to be brought forward, if necessary, once per year on or before the first day of May. On May 1, 2016, Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd. delivered a letter to the City requesting a 5% rate increase for both residential and commercial customers. That request has been evaluated by staff and was deemed justifiable. Additionally, the residential rate has been increased by an additional $.40 to cover increases in the costs of city provided services, such as, brush collection, litter collection, street sweeping and landfill operations.
It was presented to the Finance and Government subcommittee on July 27, 2016.
...Financial Consideration
Funding for this item is reflected in the FY 2016/2017 Proposed Solid Waste Operating Fund Budget.
...Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, UTILITIES AND SERVICES" CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS BY THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE VI, "GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL," RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE CITY...
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