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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: AUGUST 28, 2002 SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH GEMINI SERVICES, INC. Staff Coordinator: Lauren Ramezani, Sr. Administrative Analyst RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Nonexclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Refuse Collection and Disposal Services with Gemini Services, Inc. (Gemini) to be effective through December 31, 2002. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION Gemini has requested a business license to provide commercial and industrial roll-off and recycling services. Gemini has agreed to meet the requirements of the agreement, which include providing source reduction and recycling reports, obtaining a business license, submitting franchise and AB 939 fees, and submitting required insurance documentation. The addition of Gemini would authorize a total of 14 firms to conduct commercial refuse service in the City. The agreement also informs all commercial haulers that on December 20, 2000, the City issued a Notice of Non-Extension and that there might be no renewal of such annual agreements beyond December 21, 2005. FISCAL IMPACT The City receives a five percent franchise fee and a five percent AB 939 fee on gross receipts. In 2001, the City received approximately $60,000 in franchise fees and AB 939 fees from the various commercial haulers. Respectfully submitted: Reviewed by: |