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HEARING - Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, requesting the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 098-2015 adjusting the comprehensive solid waste collection rates for the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Franchise Area by one and 52/100 percent (1.52%) to become effective July 1, 2015, pursuant to the April 4, 1995 Collection Franchise Agreement, as amended. (Est. Time: 15 Min.)
FUNDING: Garbage Franchise Fees. (No Federal Funds)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the completed analysis, the Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division (EMD) finds a rate increase of 1.52% to the existing rate schedule to be appropriate and in compliance with the current terms of the amended Franchise Agreement.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County of El Dorado entered into a Collection Franchise Agreement (Agreement) with Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal, Inc. (TTSD) on April 4, 1995, for the collection, transportation, processing and disposal of solid waste from certain residential, industrial, and commercial areas in El Dorado County. The TTSD franchise area generally encompasses the North West shoreline area of South Lake Tahoe and includes the communities of Meeks Bay, Rubicon, and Tahoma. The total number of year-round TTSD customers is approximately 800.
The Board approved the First Amendment to the Agreement on November 10, 2009 (Item No. 8) extending the term five (5) years to December 31, 2014, and allowing for two (2) additional term extensions of two (2) years each upon written request by either party. On October 28, 2014 the Board approved the first two (2) year extension of the Agreement thereby extending the term to December 31, 2016 (Item No 12).
In accordance with the amended Agreement with TTSD, Section 19.B. - Compensation, the Board of Supervisors shall set the rates to be charged by Grantee annually, effective July 1, provided Grantee requests such an increase in writing a...
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