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Councilmember Bennett stated it was not a matter of whether the Council wants to provide the services and avail itself of additional revenue, the reality is that the City may not be able to provide the service for several months as stated by Director Hutton. She stated she would like to see a written report that would say when and how this is to be accomplished. Director Hutton said the report before the Council tonight is the same report that was provided to the Council in January 1995. Councilmember Bennett stated she wanted more detailed specifics. Director Hutton said the information Councilmember Bennett is seeking can be found on Page 23, Table 4 and Table 5 of the report. Councilmember Bennett said these were not the numbers she needed; that she felt it was necessary to establish a solid waste or integrated waste position. Director Hutton reported the Council has before them four separate reports and briefly reviewed each one. Councilmember Bennett asked the City Attorney should the Council vote to take over the refuse service does that mean the City has to take over immediately because the contracts are expired. City Attorney Biggs replied it will mean that the City will have to take over as of April 4, 1995. Mr. Raul Arciero, Acting Sanitation Superintendent, stated the commercial accounts being discussed were at one time within the City's route schedule and were lost to BFI; therefore, it will not be necessary to get an additional truck to service those accounts. Mr. Arciero said many of the accounts being serviced by the private haulers were once served by the City, the taking back of accounts will necessitate a shift in route distribution and can be done with the existing trucks. Councilmember Bennett asked what will happen to the residents being served by the private haulers if the City cannot provide the service. Director Hutton responded that the private hauler, Jack's Disposal has offered to help in time of need on an interim basis. City Attorney Biggs stated that assignment of service is controlled by the City of Colton. Discussion continued on expanding the City's refuse service to all areas of the City, the need for a five-year equipment replacement program, the condition of the existing equipment and the monthly average cost of repairs. Mr. Kalogonis stated with the financial condition of the City, he could not see any reason to go forward, expecially in view of the backup that would be required by the private hauler. He said unlike the Electric Department, the refuse operation is losing money. Director Hutton said the Electric Utility did not always make money. It was a good decision of the people to hold on to the utility. The City was able to turn the Electric Utility into a profitable business and the same can happen with the refuse. 5 MAR 1 3 1,995