HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 03-069RESOLUTION NO. 03-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE NEW ADJUSTED RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES
(EXHIBIT 5) FOR THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL
OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
RECYCLING AND CHANGING THE "RATE YEAR" TO JULY 1
THROUGH JUNE 30 AS DEFINED AND CONTAINED IN CONTRACT
NO. C17230 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, on the 31st day of January, 2001, the exclusive contract with
Waste Management of the Desert to provide solid waste collection and
residential and commercial recycling services became effective with
approval from the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California; and
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement sets forth rates for solid waste
collection and recycling services within the City of Palm Desert
(Exhibit 5); and
WHEREAS, new rates (revised Exhibit 5) may be adjusted by the PPI
formula at the beginning of the third year of said agreement; and the new
rates will become effective July 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS, The "Rate Year" as defined in the agreement is January 1
through December 31 (calendar year) and Council desires this to be July 1
through June 30 (fiscal year).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. The City Council waives the "request for rate increase"
requirements of 90 days prior to the beginning of the new rate year
(October 1, 2002) as set forth in the agreement.
2. The City Council modifies the "Rate Year" from January 1 through
December 31 to July 1 through June 30.
3. The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, effective
July 1, 2003, approves the new adjusted rates as presented in
Exhibit 5 and referenced in the Agreement with Waste
Management of the Desert for solid waste collection and residential
and commercial recycling services attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-69
4. The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, will receive
an $8.25 per ton tipping fee and direct the funds to a special
account, "Waste and Recycling Fee".
5. That Waste Management of the Desert shall forward to the City on
a monthly basis an amount equal to $8.25 per ton for all waste
collected and disposed of under the agreement.
6. That the schedule of solid waste service rates, $8.25/ton surcharge,
and 8% franchise fee shall be in accordance with the franchise
agreement that became effective on January 31, 2003.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May , 2003,
by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
an M. Benson, Mayor
ATTESTED:
RACHELLE KLASSEN
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT