TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation
MEETING DATE: December 8, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Howard N. Dashiell
PHONE:
463-4363
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction Regarding Various Solid Waste Matters (Countywide)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Receive presentation and provide direction to Department of Transportation regarding various solid waste matters (Countywide)
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
? Franchise Area #2 Contract Extension - The Franchise Agreement for Franchise Area #2 with Waste Management (WM) will expire on June 30, 2021. Due to the continued uncertainty of the Central Coast Transfer Station, as well as requirements to implement extensive new and pending legislation affecting hauling contracts, it would be very difficult at this time to successfully procure solid waste hauling services on a long-term basis. Department of Transportation (DOT), working in collaboration with the City of Fort Bragg, whose Agreement with WM also expires on June 30, 2020, is recommending the Board extend the current Franchise Agreement with WM for a period of five years until a time when there can be more certainty in the necessary services. WM is willing to direct negotiate new agreements with both the County and the City, with five years being the minimum term to which they will agree. DOT requests the Board's direction on the options to direct negotiate a short-term extension with WM or to re-bid the contract. DOT additionally requests Board direction regarding permanent continuation of the enhanced trash can servicing that was recently implemented in the Town of Mendocino, and incorporation of this additional expense into the traditional coastal vs. inland fee structure.
? Caspar Transfer Station Agreement - The current operations agreement and ...
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