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REST FOR CITX COUNCIL AGEN~ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 22.1990 Requested By: Steve Gillett `~~G~ Department: Public Works Report __ Resolution XXXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 17;29 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte currently provides Commercial Solid Waste Collection to commercial establishments in the city, and competes for this business with various private firms. With the growth of the city, the Division has found itself unable to expand to meet the additional costs associated with providing the service. This summer, the city solicited proposals for the collection and disposal of commercial solid waste. In order to accomplish the desired results, it is necessary to establish the City as the sole provider of this service prior to awarding a contract. The attached ordinance establishes the City as the sole provider of the commercial collection and disposal of solid waste. With this ordinance in place, the City is free to provide ttie service internally, or contract with a private firm for the service. Additionally, the proposed ordinance provides for rates to provide commercial roll-off collection and disposal, which the City has not provided in the past. The proposed rates for the service are based on the proposed contract, and include a provision that the rate will be cost plus fifteen percent (15go) to allow the City to recoup billing and administrative expenses. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. ~, establishing the City as the sole provider of the collection and disposal of commercial solid waste, and rates for roll-off container service. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: N/A Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Actenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager