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HEARING - Environmental Management Department recommending the Board consider the following regarding the solid waste collection rates for South Tahoe Refuse Co., Inc., Areas A and B:
1) Based on the analysis completed by Crowe LLP, find that a 5.10% increase to Franchise Area A, along with a previously approved SB 1383 adjustment of 5.08% which is fixed from the 2025 rates; and a 5.10% increase to Franchise Area B existing rates be in accordance with the Interim Year rate setting process as outlined in the Solid Waste Rate Setting Policies and Procedures Manual; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 177-2025 authorizing an increase to the solid waste collection rates for South Tahoe Refuse Co., Inc., Franchise Areas A by 5.10%, along with the fixed SB 1383 adjustment of 5.08% based on the approved 2025 rates; and 5.10% for Area B for the 2025 Interim year to be effective January 1, 2026.
FUNDING: User Fees / Franchise Fees. (No Federal Funding)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On May 1, 2012 (Legistar file 12-0494), the Board adopted Resolution 043-2012, authorizing a new Solid Waste Services Agreement (Franchise Agreement) with South Tahoe Refuse. On December 2, 2014 (Legistar file 12-0494), the Board adopted Resolution 227-2014 approving the First Amendment to the Franchise Agreement, consolidating the American River Disposal Franchise (now known as Franchise Area B) into the South Tahoe Refuse Franchise. On December 12, 2023 (Legistar file 23-1953), the Board approved the Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement to incorporate SB 1383 requirements and is effective until December 31, 2043, with an option to extend for an additional five-year period.
The Franchise Agreement incorporated the Solid Waste Rate Setting Policies and Procedures Manual (Rate Manual). The Rate Manual was developed with the intent of establishing a consistent process and application for all Member Agencies of the South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Aut...
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