File #: 09-1541    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Adopted
File created: 12/30/2009 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 1/12/2010 Final action: 1/12/2010
Title: Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution adjusting the solid waste collection and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) rates for Waste Connections of California, Inc., dba El Dorado Disposal Service by 3.3% effective January 1, 2010. (Est. Time: 30 Min. ) Resolution 003-2010
Attachments: 1. (A) EDDS Resolution 1.12.10, 2. (B) Jan 12. 2010 EDDS Public Hearing Notice, 3. (C) Email from R. Boylan, 4. (D) Letter from A. Oliver, 5. (E) Various Letters rcvd from constituents att'd 1-11-10, 6. Executed Resolution 003-2010
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Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution adjusting the solid waste collection and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) rates for Waste Connections of California, Inc., dba El Dorado Disposal Service by 3.3% effective January 1, 2010.  (Est. Time: 30 Min. )
Resolution 003-2010
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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.
 
 
Reason for Recommendation:
 
This item is being brought forth based on a tentative settlement agreement between Waste Connections of California, Inc. and El Dorado County as a result of a lawsuit filed by Waste Connections of California, Inc. arising from the rate setting hearing held on June 23, 2009 (reference item 09-0750).
 
A public hearing is being conducted for consideration of adjusting the solid waste collection and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) rates for Waste Connections of California, Inc., dba El Dorado Disposal Service by 3.3% effective January 1, 2010.  
Please note the current and proposed 3.3% rate adjustment for the basic residential and commercial rates below.  The all inclusive fee schedule is included in the attached resolution (Attachment A).
 
Residential
 
Residential
Current Rate
 
Rate w/ 3.3%  Increase
1 32g Can
$18.30
 
1 32g Can
$18.90
1 64g Cart
$27.43
 
1 64g Cart
$28.34
1 96g Cart
$28.09
 
1 96g Cart
$29.02
 
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Current Rate
 
Rate w/ 3.3% Increase
1 Yard
$17.84
 
1 Yard
$18.43
2 Yard
$15.45
 
2 Yard
$15.96
 
 
 
The Environmental Management Department has approved Waste Connection of California Inc's written notification to each ratepayer as described in Section 22(B) of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (see attachment B). The hearing to adopt the proposed collection rate adjustments has been duly noticed in accordance with Section 66016 of the California Government Code.
 
 
Action to be taken following Board approval: Forward executed resolution to Environmental Management Department for implementation.
 
 
Contact: Gerri Silva, MS, REHS, Environmental Management Director