HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10188 Intent to Grant Franchise to SL Garbage Co for Waste Recycling and Green WasteRESOLUTION NO. 10188 (2010 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO GRANT AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SAN LUIS GARBAGE
COMPANY FOR SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND GREEN WASTE SERVICES
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 69 2010
WHEREAS, public health and safety demand the orderly and periodic collection and
safe disposal of solid waste, recyclables, and green waste; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that an exclusive franchise granted to a private
company is the most effective and efficient way to collect and remove solid waste, recyclables,
and green waste within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has granted San Luis Garbage Company (Franchisee) an exclusive
franchise for the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling and green waste within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Franchisee has provided a high level of service and reasonable rates for
solid waste services for the term of the current franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, the current franchise agreement contains the following key provisions:
• Type: Exclusive
• Term: 15 year term
• Franchise fee: 10% of gross revenue
• Agreement highlights:
• Semi - annual clean-up weeks for single and multi - family properties
• Flexibility to add or change solid waste related programs
• Periodic performance evaluations if requested by the City
• Comprehensive reporting requirements
• Public Education
• Assignment of contract provisions
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo to adopt a resolution declaring the City's intent to grant an exclusive franchise to San
Luis Garbage Company for solid waste, recycling, and green waste services
SECTION 1. A public hearing will be held on July 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at which time it is the intention of the City Council to grant a fifteen year
franchise to San Luis Garbage Company.
SECTION 2. Any persons having any interest in the franchise or any objections to the
granting of the franchise may appear before the Council and be heard thereon.
Resolution No. 10188 (2010'beries)
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk will publish this resolution at least once within fifteen days
of its passage in a newspaper in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of Council Member Settle, seconded by Council Member Ashbaugh, and on
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Marx and Settle, Vice Mayor Carter and
Mayor Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of June 2010.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Elama Cano
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
Hs-One Dietrick
Attomey