95-05 v R. G. WEISS
RESOLUTION NO. 95-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE CALCULATION
AND USE OF A FLAT RATE FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION FEES
WHEREAS the intent of government in the City of Atlantic Beach is to be
unobtrusive, cost effective, mindful of the desires and requirements of its citizens, and as
inexpensive as possible, and
WHEREAS the City is preparing contracts for the privatization of solid waste
collection within the City, and
WHEREAS through the mechanism of privatizing the collection of solid waste
throughout the city certain expenses to the City will be substantially reduced, and
WHEREAS careful scheduling of, contractual costs, necessary annual contractual
cost increases, Interlocal lawsuit expenses, expenses incurred in returning certain ad
valorem taxes, and prudent estimation of cost of living increases within the duration of a
solid waste collection contract may be possible at this time which will allow a flat rate
collection fee, and
WHEREAS a flat rate of billing for collection of solid waste for the period of a
contract of approximately the next six years would be advantageous for citizens of
Atlantic Beach,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach, as follows:
Section 1. The City Staff is directed to:
• A. Draft a proposal for review by the City Commission that
will insure to the fullest extent possible a billing charge for collection of residential solid
waste that will not increase during the life of the contract for solid waste collection,
B. Take into account, at a minimum, anticipated savings
inherent in privatizing solid waste collection, length of contract, contractual cost increases,
Interlocal lawsuit expenses, expenses in returning certain ad valorem taxes, city growth,
forecast cost of living increases, and other eventualities as may be prudent to consider,
C. Set the billing rate as close as possible to a cost averaged
over the expected life of the contract,
Section 2. Present said proposal for Commission action at the second
regular meeting following the signing of definitive contract for private collection of solid
waste
Ad9pfby the City Commission this 23rd day of January, 1995.
ATTEST:
Lyman T. Fletcher
Mayor/Presiding Officer
Approved as to form and correctness:
Alan C. Jensen, Edquire
City Attorney