Regular 3.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/10/2019
- TITLE
- Public Hearing and Resolution Establishing Collection, Disposal, and Landfill Fees for FY 20
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
Yes
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Section 21-229 of the Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) requires that the City Council annually adopt the Solid Waste collection and disposal charges and landfill fees by resolution. The existing solid waste rates and fees are no longer adequate to provide for the operation and maintenance and capital investment necessary to continue providing service at the current level. The proposed rate and fee adjustments include 2.5% increases for residential and mobile home collection, a 2.5% increase for commercial collection, and an 8% increase in the drop box/roll off collection rates. The rate adjustments also include a 5% increase in the landfill tipping fees.
The attached resolution specifies the proposed rates and fees for FY 2020. A public hearing is required and if the proposed resolution is approved, rates will be effective July 1, 2019.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- approve the recommended resolution; or
- not approve a resolution. If Council does not approve a resolution, an amended resolution to establish Solid Waste fees for FY 20 will need to be considered at a future City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed rate and fee adjustments will generate approximately $237,000 in collection revenues, $76,000 in roll-off revenues, and $235,000 in landfill revenues for a total increase to the solid waste fund of $548,000 in fiscal year 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the proposed resolution adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees effective July 1, 2019.