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Staff Report for a Resolution Approving 11th Amendment to ACI, Inc.'s Franchise Agreement
Staffreport
SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council, in accordance with Section 13.6 of the franchise agreement between ACI, Inc. and the City of San Leandro, authorize the City Manager to execute the 11th Amendment to the franchise agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to ACI, Inc.'s plans to refurbish ACI's Materials Recovery Facility (the "MRF") to expand operations to take in more solid waste, recyclable, and green waste tonnage, the imminent execution of a collective bargaining agreement with ACI's employees who work at the MRF, payment of the City's Living Wage Ordinance, and a formal request in accordance with the franchise agreement from ACI for special rate review, the City Manager conducted a review of the City's franchise agreement with ACI, and recommends that the City Council find that it is in the best interest of the City to approve an amendment to the franchise agreement between the City and ACI, Inc., and to authorize the City Manager to execute such an agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
This recommendation is in line with the following City Council goals:
* Place San Leandro on a firm foundation for long-term fiscal sustainability; and
* Provide quality public safety service and grow our partnership with the community to keep San Leandro safe.
Providing efficient and cost-effective waste management services ensures customer rates remain stable and comply with the law. Providing waste management and recycling services is a key component of public safety by promoting community health and welfare. Waste management and recycling services allow the City to comply with its public health mandates and standards so that the community is not detrimentally affected by trash, vectors, and disease.
DISCUSSION
The City Council should find that th...
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