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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE INCREASES The residential rate provides for collection and composting of solid waste, green waste, recyclable materials and bulky items. The City of Colton continues to receive a 15% Franchise Fee, a percentage of the rate charged by Republic Industries. Last year's single family rate was $21.61; this year's proposed billed rate of $22.63 is a result of the following increases in cost: • CPI increase $0.583 • San Bernardino County Disposal Cost increase $0.165 • Franchise Fee $0.15 • Diesel Surcharge $0.08 • Utility Tax $0.04. These increases total $1.018. The noted increase in CPI, as described in the previous section, allows for increased costs that are calculated based on each year's local CPI index; the January 2007 local CPI index was 3.92%. The per ton disposal cost of solid waste increases annually and is determined by the County of San Bernardino. As provided for in the agreement between the city and Republic Industries, the city receives a Franchise Fee totaling 15% of the rate charged by Republic Industries. The diesel surcharge listed above is a result of the drastic swell experienced in fuel prices; the hauler has requested a rate increase to offset any increases above ten percent of the average fuel prices experienced in 2003. A 4% Utility Users Tax was approved by the voters in March 2004; this tax is reflected in the proposed monthly single family bill rate for residents of $22.63. COMMERCIAL SERVICE INCREASES The proposed commercial rates vary depending on the needs of the business and are displayed in Exhibit A of the resolution, attached to this report. The most commonly chosen service by the commercial sector within the City is the 3 -yard bin with one weekly pick up. The proposed commercial rate for fiscal year 2008/2009 is $102.75. This rate includes bulky item pick up services to commercial customers. When adjusted to include the Franchise Fee and Utility Tax Increase of 6%, the 2008/2009 rate will be $128.14. This rate is a total increase of $5.16 from last year's billed commercial rate of $122.98. Current Base CPI Disposal Franchise Fee Diesel Fee 4% UT Total Residential 1 $21.61 1 $0.583 $0.165 $0.15 $0.08 $0.04 $22.63 COMMERCIAL SERVICE INCREASES The proposed commercial rates vary depending on the needs of the business and are displayed in Exhibit A of the resolution, attached to this report. The most commonly chosen service by the commercial sector within the City is the 3 -yard bin with one weekly pick up. The proposed commercial rate for fiscal year 2008/2009 is $102.75. This rate includes bulky item pick up services to commercial customers. When adjusted to include the Franchise Fee and Utility Tax Increase of 6%, the 2008/2009 rate will be $128.14. This rate is a total increase of $5.16 from last year's billed commercial rate of $122.98. As needed, Republic Industries also provides other services for additional costs. Current Franchise Diesel Base CPI Disposal Fee Fee 6% UT Total 3 Yard Perm Commercial Bin $122.98 $2.715 $1.236 $0.74 $0.18 $0.29 $128.14 As needed, Republic Industries also provides other services for additional costs.