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SLUSD Agreement 2 Analysis July 20, 2009 ACI has indicated that they can provide solid waste, recyclables and green waste collection services to school facilities at no charge to the district as early as August 3, 2009, pending the extension of the Agreement for up to 15 additional years. ACI will provide solid waste collection at current service levels and will audit school facilities with District and City staff to establish recycling and green waste service levels. ACI will provide bin and cart service at no charge, and debris box service at the same rate charged to the City. As part of the Agreement between the City and the District, the District agrees to actively participate in waste reduction and recycling programs to achieve state and local mandates and goals for waste diversion. The District will implement recycling collection in classrooms, meeting rooms and offices in all facilities during the 2009-2010 school year. The District will recycle mixed paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and all other materials accepted for recycling by ACL In addition, the District will establish a lunchtime waste reduction and recycling program including the elimination of Styrofoam food service trays and the implementation of food and food-soiled paper recycling in food service areas no later than the 2010-2011 school year. The Agreement between the City and the District will coincide with the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Green Waste Collection Services between the City and ACI. The District will receive service at no charge at school facilities within the ACI service area while the Franchise Agreement is in effect. Current City Council Policy N/A Previous City Council Action(s) Resolution No. 2000-8 approving a Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Recyclables, and Green Waste Services between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries, Inc. Resolution No. 2006-141 approving a Letter Amendment to the Agreement between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries, Inc. for the purpose of providing additional curbside collection services to businesses and residents. Resolution No. 2009-052 approving a Letter Amendment to the Agreement between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries, Inc. for the purpose of implementing a 10% rate increase as of July 1, 2009. City Council Committee Review and Action On March 19, 2009, at the City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee meeting, the District requested that the City and ACI explore offering free solid waste, recycling, and green waste services to the District. On March 24, 2009, at the City Council Finance Committee meeting, the Public Works Director presented information about a request by ACI to increase rates by 10% as of July 1, 2009 to mitigate losses caused by the collapse of commodities markets for recyclable materials. In addition, he stated that the City and ACI will negotiate amendments to the Agreement for the