REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Receive Report on Refuse Collection Franchise Agreement Negotiations with Rainbow Disposal Company Inc./Republic Services, and Consider Issuing a Notice of Termination of Annual Extension of the Agreement
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Statement of Issue:
Mayor Peterson and Mayor Pro Tem Semeta submitted a Council Member item at the April 1st, 2019 City Council meeting recommending the City Council direct the City Manager to prepare a letter issuing Rainbow Disposal Company Inc./Republic Services a Notice of Termination of Annual Extension of the Franchise Agreement and present to City Council at the next scheduled meeting.
After review and discussion, the City Council directed the City Manager to prepare the written notification to Rainbow Disposal Company Inc./Republic Services of the Notice of Termination and return at the May 6th City Council Meeting for approval. Additionally, the City Council amended the action to request information on the current status of negotiations, differences in programs and processes, an update on the status of recyclable material, and how the cancellation clause affects residents.
Financial Impact:
There is no immediate financial impact from this action. Any financial impact will occur at conclusion of the franchise agreement term, 18 years from the issuance of a Notice of Termination of Annual Extension from the City.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the issuance of the Notice of Termination of Annual Extension letter to Rainbow Disposal Company Inc./Republic Services, converting the franchise agreement to a 15-year fixed term with a 3-year notice period.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the issuance of the Notice of Termination of Annual Extension. The Agreement will continue in its current form and proceed under t...
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