DATE: February 26, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment to Master Schedule of Fees - Solid Waste
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct first hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending Subsection 2801 of Section 2800 - Solid Waste; waive reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and set second hearing for March 26, 2019;
2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance; and,
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, section 25124(b)(1).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will initiate the process to revise existing fees in the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs (MSF) based on Department of Public Works and Planning costs to handle and dispose of loads weighing 640 pounds or less (minimum loads), hard-to-handle loads, and tires at American Avenue Disposal Site (AADS). This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may deny the recommended actions; however, if denied, AADS will not recover 100% of the cost for these specified waste handling and disposal services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The proposed fees for handling and disposal of minimum loads, hard-to-handle loads, and tires has been calculated to recover 100% of the cost for these specified waste handling and disposal services. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department's - AADS Org 9026 FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On December 16, 2014, the County and City of Fresno entered into Landfill Use Agreement No. 14-737; developed with the assistance of a consultant that was acceptable to both parties, HF&H Consultants, LLC. Key elements incorporated into the agreement include a tiered rate s...
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