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Per the request of Waste Connections Inc. and as outlined in the June 25, 2002 Franchise Agreement, conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution adjusting the solid waste collection rates for Waste Connections, Inc., dba Amador Disposal Service by 12.5% and adjusting the fuel surcharge from 3.22% to 2.70%, effective July 1, 2009.
Resolution 142-2009
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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 Waste Connections of California Inc., d/b/a Amador Disposal Service Co, 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, the Board of Supervisors shall consider revising Grantee’s rates whenever Grantee establishes to the satisfaction of the Board that unforeseen circumstances have arisen which have materially affected the Grantee’s costs or revenues under this Franchise Agreement.
On March 30, 2009, the Environmental Management Department received a letter from Waste Connections of California Inc., d/b/a Amador Disposal Service formally requesting a collection rate increase of 12.5% and an adjustment of the fuel surcharge from 3.22% to 2.70% (Attachment A).
General Rate Increase: Further information was requested from the Grantee to justify the proposed rate adjustment (Attachment B). On May 18, 2009, the Environmental Management Department received a letter from Waste Connections of California Inc., d/b/a Amador Disposal Service regarding the additional inf...
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