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~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~ Agenda Date Requested: octob;r 23/ 1995 Requested By: s. Gillett ~~ Department: Report Resolution Public Works xxxx Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 95- Commercial Solid Waste Contract SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On October 22, 1990, the City Council approved a five (5) year contract with Browning-Ferris, Inc. (BFI) to provide commercial solid waste collection and disposal services within the city of La Porte. The Contract included a renewal clause for an additional five (5) year term upon the mutual agreement of the parties. The city has negotiated a new five (5) year contract with BFI to provide commercial solid waste collection and disposal, with a five (5) year renewal option. The new rate represents a 3% increase over the current rate. The Contract allows for an annual cost of living adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with a maximum rate increase of 4% for anyone year. The new contract contains a few differences. The rate for roll-off containers is broken into three parts: 1) collection and transport (base rate), 2) disposal and 3) state tax. The annual adjustment of the base rate will be based on CPI-U. The disposal rate will be adjusted to reflect actual cost, however, please note that the maximum disposal rate cannot exceed the City's contractual rate with Sanifill, which is also based on CPI-U. Also added to the Contract is a rate for Special collection of heavy trash. This rate, set up much like the roll-off rate, is designed to be used for special trash collections within the City, such as contractor- generated debris. It will also provide a safety valve for collection of trash that cannot be collected by City forces. Finally, the Contract provides that the Contractor will collect and dispose of all waste generated by City operations, as well as periodic festivals and events, such as Sylvan Beach Day. It is estimated that the annual savings for the City for this service will total $32,000. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance 95- authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and Browning-Ferris, Inc. for the collection and disposal of commercial solid waste. Availability of Funds: xxxx General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 001-700-703-507 Funds Available: ~YES NO :::l Approved for city Council Aqenda Q~T.~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager \0 - n -q~ DATE