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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/08/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0167
LOG NAME: 23COMMERCIALGARBAGECOLLECTIONFEES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.5, Environmental Protection and Compliance, Article VIII, Solid Waste and Recycling, Division 4,
Deposits, Rates and Collection, Section 12.5-841.2, of the City Code to Increase the Commercial Garbage Collection Fees
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 12.5, Environmental Protection and Compliance, Article
VIII, Solid Waste and Recycling, Division 4, Deposits, Rates and Collection, Section 12.5-841.2, of the City Code to increase the Commercial
Garbage Collection Fees.
DISCUSSION:
On August 7, 2003, the City Council adopted ordinance No. 15632 (M&C No. G-14046), establishing a variable rate structure for commercial
garbage services based on a frequency of service. The current terms of the Residential Collection Program (Program) allows for residential
garbage cart service to be provided to a qualified Fort Worth small commercial business. These small commercial businesses do not have a need
for a commercial garbage dumpster or may not have available space for a dumpster; therefore, servicing them with carts is a more efficient
solution. On September 30, 2020, the City's consultant, Burns & McDonnell submitted a report recommending the City consider generating
additional revenue from commercial entities that would equitably redistribute the financial responsibility of solid waste programs to prepare for the
development, capital and operational costs of a future landfill, as well as on -going solid waste and recycling programs.
Since 2003, the City has not increased the rates for commercial garbage services. To help recover the cost of the City having to administer the
solid waste program, the Code Compliance Department, upon recommendation from its consultant, is recommending that the City Council adopt
the attached ordinance, which increases the fees small commercial businesses pay for weekly garbage collection by $15.00 per cart for all
existing and new commercial accounts beginning April 1, 2022. The fees will remain in the Solid Waste Fund to offset the current cost of services.
Increased revenue from the City's current commercial accounts are estimated at $250,000.00 at annually.
This serves all COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and amendment to the ordinance, funds will be deposited into
the Solid Waste Fund. The Code Compliance Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact:
Expedited
David B. Carson 6336