Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 7 of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Rates for Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services
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Overview
Overview
This Ordinance proposes to increase the fees charged for refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection and disposal. These services are provided by Waste Management to owners of residential property containing one to five units as well as Oak Park Institutional Facilities. These new rates reflect the charges for collection per the new contract with Waste Mangement and for disposal at the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency's Regional Disposal Project.
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Staff Recommendation
This is a First Reading Only.
Fiscal Impact
Fees collected for these services fund the Environmental Services Fund.
Background
The proposed fees were reviewed at a Finance committee meeting and as part of the annual budget process.
2018 will be the second year of a five year contract with Waste Management for refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection. Disposal costs, Village administrative costs, Village wide leaf pickup and an alley improvement fee are included in the proposed rates in addition to the collection costs.
The proposed monthly rates for 2018 include the following highlights:
- The rates have been adjusted by three percent (3%) to account for a two and a half percent increase (2 1/2%) for collection costs per the Waste Management contract, and to provide sufficient revenues for the anticipated 2018 expenditures.
- The 64 gallon cart rate has been adjusted by $1.00 per month to conform to the fee of $2.50 per month for all users for the alley improvement fee. The 2017 rate for the 64 gallon cart only included a $1.50 per month fee.
- The institutional rate figures have been adjusted to include the three percent increase (3%) for collection and disposal costs per...
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