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HEARING - Per the request of Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal, Inc. and as outlined in the April 4, 1995 Franchise Agreement, conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution setting the solid waste collection rates from $15.95 to $22.38 (1-32g can) for Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Inc. effective July 1, 2009.
Resolution 159-2009
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no change in Net County Cost. The attached Resolutions indicate proposed solid waste rate levels.
Background: Per the Board discussion on June 2, 2009 the Environmental Management Department is furthering this item to the Board in the manner in which it was originally requested by the franchisee.
In accordance with the Franchise Agreement Between El Dorado County and Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Inc. Section 19 - Compensation, the Board of Supervisors shall set the rates to be charged by Grantee at such times as the Board deems appropriate, but no less often that every two (2) years, unless a longer period is agreed on by the County and Grantee.
In addition, per the Franchise Agreement “[a]t least four (4) months before the effective date of any rate increase (other than one based solely on landfill disposal cost increase) proposed by Grantee, Grantee shall submit to the Board of Supervisors a rate application in a form to be determined by the Board of Supervisors, which shall include proposed collection rates and revenues and Operating Cost and Pass-Through Cost projections for the upcoming two year period, which projections shall have a reasonable factual basis. Rates shall be set with the intent to reimburse Grantee for its allowed Operating and Pass Through Costs and Allowed Profit.”
On April 28, 2009, the Environmental Management Department received a letter from Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Inc. (TTSD) “We are requesting a rate structure equivalent to the portion of El Dorado County adjacent and immediately south of the area we serve, where exists a...
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