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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT Date: July 29, 1998 To: John J. Jermanis, City Manager From: Robert J. Rockett, Public Works Director Subject: Refuse Enterprise Fund Rate Increase SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Expenses exceed revenues in recommends the City Council Enterprise Fund rate by 10.4% DISCUSSION APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL John J. Jermanis ma City Manager 9g_.gq ciosl ��0?8I�31gJ the Refuse Enterprise Fund account by $362,857. Staff adopt the attached resolution which increases the Refuse Refuse rates were last increased in the City of San Leandro in July of 1992. Only the City of San Leandro and Castro Valley provide side and rear yard service for refuse collection in residential areas. Since July of 1992, the San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Price Index has increased 22%. Disposal costs at the Davis Street Transfer Station have increased from $17 per ton to $52.83 per ton. Expenses exceed revenues by $362,857. A rate increase of 10.4% for refuse collection is required to offset the difference between expenses and revenues. The process for Proposition 218 requires the City provide written notice to the properly owner of the amount of the fee, the basis for the fee, and the date, time and place of the required public hearing. On Monday, June 15, 1998, the City Council authorized a public hearing notice be mailed to all affected individuals informing them a public hearing would be held at City Hall on August 3, 1998, to consider a rate increase of 10.4% to the Refuse Enterprise Fund. A copy of the notices are attached for Council information. CONCLUSION A 10.4% Refuse Enterprise Fund rate increase is needed to offset costs exceeding revenues. Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution, which raises the Refuse Enterprise Fund rates 10.4%. f:\rockett\rfserate.mem -- 19