AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2017-52, on the second of two readings, amending the rates for both Residential and Multifamily Customers of Municipal Solid Waste Programs in accordance with Section 66.028 of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 5, 2017 - Public Hearing and 1st Reading
September 19, 2017 - 2nd Reading
Department: Finance-Heather Hurlbert, Finance Director
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
BACKGROUND:
Rate modeling for the Resource Recovery Utility indicates the need for a 3% rates adjustment to both the single family rate for fiscal year 2018. This rate adjustment will fund expenses for the Resource Recovery services provided, educational and public outreach, and administration of the program.
The single family rate includes a 65-gal trash cart, 96-gal recycling cart, 96-gal green waste cart, Green Guy Recycling services, Household Hazardous Waste drop off, brush drop off, downtown trash/recycling public container service, City special events trash, and community clean ups. There is an extra $3 per month for a 96-gal trash cart if requested instead of a 65-gal trash cart.
The multifamily recycling service includes on-site recycling, Green Guy Recycling services, Household Hazardous Waste drop off, downtown trash/recycling public container service, City special events trash, and community clean ups.