TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2019
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Howard N. Dashiell
PHONE:
463-4363
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 10 Min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Approving an Increase of the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Surcharge Fee from $5.00 per Ton to $6.50 per Ton and Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer or His or Her Designee, to Review and Approve Any Requests for Pass-Through Rate Adjustments That May Result from the Surcharge Fee Increase Pursuant to the Terms of the Relevant Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (County-Wide)
(Sponsor: Transportation)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution approving an increase of the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Surcharge Fee from $5.00 per ton to $6.50 per ton and authorizing the Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee, to review and approve any requests for pass-through rate adjustments that may result from the surcharge fee increase pursuant to the terms of the relevant Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (County-Wide); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The original Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) was approved in October of 1990.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
MSWMA's budget has traditionally been funded approximately 50% by grants, and 50% through a surcharge on total solid waste delivered to destination landfills. This surcharge cost is a pass-through to solid waste customers by each solid waste service company franchised by the County, meaning this funding actually comes from the curbside rates and the self-haulers fees paid. A $1.50 per ton increase in the solid waste tipping fee at all destination landfills has been agreed to by the MSWMA Commission, but it must also be approved by each Member Agency. This additional fee is expect...
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