Department: Public Works
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Alan Shorthouse
Subject: Resolution amending the Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges at the Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1010 amending the Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges at the Solid Waste Transfer Station..
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Summary:
Despite increasing fees at the Solid Waste Transfer Station in 2019, traffic has continued to increase. Contributing factors include area market, transfer station experience, and closures of existing landfills. City Solid Waste Vehicles are experiencing long lines at transfer station which are impacting efficiency of city solid waste operations. As a result, the transfer station is projected to reach maximum capacity by 2024, two years earlier than projected in the 2018 Solid Waste Master Plan.
At the December 17, 2019 City Council meeting staff proposed moving to a market-based tipping fee. For 2020 - $70/ton (1-ton minimum) for all solid waste (current $55), with the ability to negotiate lower fees for preferred commercial customers (compacted loads). The Olathe resident discounted minimum charge of $35 (.5-ton) will remain in place for 2020.
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Financial Impact:
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Action Needed:
Approval of Resolution No. 20-1010 amending the Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges at the Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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Attachment(s):
A: Resolution