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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF. September 17, 1991 SUBJECT: Proposed Sanitation Rate Increase for FY91-92 FINANCIAL INPACT: The fund account supporting dump charges will need to be increased by $120,000/yr. even if no other tipping rate or operational increase is considered for the current fiscal year. In 1989 Council approved the first year of a 5 year rate increase based upon the current tipping fees, which included a built-in inflation factor for the future 5 years. Although the 5 year projected rate approved in 1989 has been accurate in regards to operating costs, the 28% increase in County dumping fees from 1989 to 1991 ($10.55/ton to $29.21/ton) was not included in the projected increase for dump charges since these increases were unknown at that time. This percentage increase in landfill tipping fees relates to a 18% increase in comparison to the overall Sanitation operation budget for FY90-91 (approximately 1.4 million). Additionally, the Department of Nbtor Vehicles has increased substantially the annual permit fees on Sanitation trucks, passing on to others the increase costs related by the State mandated vehicle inspection program (BIT). Previous annual permit fees were $900/truck and rose to $2,400/truck for FY91-92, resulting in a 2% increase to the overall operational budget for FY91-92. The increase would be $3.05/mo. with a like percentage increase for commercial collection. ENVIROM ENTAL IMPACT: Alternatives to landfill disposal must be a priority now, not only to hopefully decrease landfill tipping costs, but to reduce the total environmental impact related to landfills. Material recovery facilities or resource recovery is the primary goal; and, although it is becoming increasingly accepted by individuals, the private industry needs to increase its need for recyclable materials, creating a more stable market for this resource. RECOMv1ENDATION: Staff recommends that after the conclusion of the public hearing, if there are not sufficient protests, Council waive the full reading of the Ordinance, and approve the first reading of the Ordinance setting refuse rates for both commercial and residential pickup for FY91-92, per the Utility Commission's recommendation. JCH/lj CITY ~GER'S CONCURRENCE: Page 2 of_ 2 Item No