Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 ("Public Health"), Article 7 ("Garbage, Weeds amd Littering") of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Rates for Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services as Reviewed at the October 24, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting
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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 contract with Waste Mangement and for disposal at the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency's Regional Disposal Project.
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Recommendation
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 on October 24, 2019 as part of the annual budget process.
2020 will be the fourth 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 2020 include the following highlights:
2019 rate/mo. 2020 rate/mo. Proposed % increase
96 gal trash cart $27.51 $28.35 3.05%
64 gal trash cart $25.00 $25.75 3.00%
Compost Cart $14.85 $15.30 3.03%
Yard Waste Stickers $3.00 $3.10 3.33%
Refuse Stickers $3.00 $3.10 3.33%
The monthly refuse rate includes charges for:
1. Refuse Collection
2. Disposal Cost (a separate cost from Waste Management's fees)
3. Villages Administrative costs
4. Leaf Collection program
5. Alley...
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