HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO7598RESOLUTION NO. 7598
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES R-1, R -1 -FA, R-2,
R-3 AND R-4 OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING TO REFUSE COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the need for an
adjustment in refuse collection rates;
NOW, THEaEFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedules R-1, R -1 -FA, R-2, R-3
and R-4 of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges are amended to
read in accordance with the sheets captioned "Utility Rate Schedule
R-1-1," "Utility Rate Schedule R -1 -FA -1," "Utility Rate Schedule R-
2-1," "Utility Rate Schedule R-3-1," "Utility Rate Schedule R-3-2,"
and "Utility Rate Schedule R-4-1," attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedules
shall become effective on July 1, 1996.
SECTION 2. The Council finds that the revenue derived from
the authorized adjustments of the refuse collection rates shall be
used only for the purposes set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that the adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources Code section
21080, subdivision (b)(8), in that the modification to the
collection rates are for the following purposes:
(a) Meeting operating expenses of the refuse collection
program, landfill gas system maintenance, leachate collection and
disposal program, City -generated hazardous waste disposal program,
and long-term disposal obligations;
(b) Meeting financial reserve requirements of the System
Improvement Reserve Fund; and
(c) Obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to
maintain service within existing service areas for the City's
landfill operation, closure and post -closure maintenance, and
optional space for refuse collection and hauling services.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: June 24, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SCHNEIDER, SIMITIAN,
WHEELER
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO P)RM:
Sena. r Asst. City Attorney
Depu y Ci y Manager,
Administrative Services
APPROVED:
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DOMESTIC REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to each occupied* domestic dwelling as required by City ordinance.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the
City located in Service Area 1.
C. RATES:
Separate single-family domestic dwelling and apartment dwellings.
MINIMUM CHARGE $18.00
The minimum charge is based upon the collection of refuse from one 32 -gallon container.
Number of Cans
Per Month
Collections Per Week
One Two Three
1 $18.00
2 37.05 75.20 113.35
3 56.15 113.35
4 75.20
5 94.30
6 113.35
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
*An occupied dwelling unit is defined as any home, apartment unit, cottage,flat, duplex unit,
having kitchen, bath, and sleeping facilities, and to which gas or electric service is being
rendered.
A $16.35 service charge will be made if a return call is necessary in order to pick up
containers previously missed by reason of locked gate, or other reasons which prevented
service.
An $14.20 rate is available for mini can collection, one collection per week in a City
approved container not exceeding 20 gallons and 40 pounds. Mini can service cannot be
combined with any other service.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-1-1 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet No. R-1-1
REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R -1 -FA
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to all refuse collection service.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the
City located in Service Area 2.
C. RATES:
SERVICE AREA 2:
Minimum Monthly Charge $18.00
Minimum charge provides for the collection of refuse from one 32 -gallon container, one
collection per week. Container must be located within five feet of public street or road.
Each additional 32 -gallon, per month $19.10
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. The contractor will determine the charge for service where refuse containers are
located more than 150 feet from a public street or road for refuse which requires a
special handling.
2. The City Engineer will determine the charges when there is a disagreement between
the customer and contractor.
3. The contractor does not provide weekly curbside collection for recyclables or
compostable materials in Service Area 2.
4. A $16.35 service charge will be made if a return call is necessary in order to pick up
a single can not placed within 5 feet of a public street or road.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.R-1-FA-1 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet No. R -1 -FA -1
COMMERCIAL. REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to all occupied* establishments other than domestic dwellings as
required by City ordinance.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the
City located in Service Area 1.
C. RATES:
MINIMUM CHARGE $37.05
The minimum charge is based upon the collection of refuse from two 32 -gallon standard
containers.
The monthly charge for any service not identified on this rate schedule will be determined
by the contractor, Palo Alto Sanitation Company (PASCO). In the event that the customer
and contractor cannot agree upon the charge, the City Engineer shall determine a
charge that he or she considers to be just and reasonable and the contractor, in such
event, shall provide the collection service at or below the charge determined by the City
Engineer. The charge will be based upon the average amount of refuse collected from
the establishment in containers of 32 -gallon capacity.
Per Month
Collection Per Week
Number of
Cans One Two Three Five Six
2 $37.05 $75.20 $113.35 $189.65 $227.80
3 56.15 113.35 170.60 285.05 342.25
4 75.20 151.50
5 94.30
6 113.35
*An occupied establishment is defined as one to which gas or electric service is being rendered. -
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-2-1 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet No. R-2-1
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-4
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to commercial establishments and multi -unit apartment dwellings
using special refuse containers rented from the contractor.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by
the City located in Service Area 1.
C. RATES:
Any monthly charge for services not shown on a schedule of rates will be determined
by the contractor, the Palo Alto Sanitation Company (PASCO). in the event that the
customer and contractor cannot agree upon the charge, the City Engineer shall
determine a charge that he or she considers to be just and reasonable and the
contractor, in such event shall provide the collection service at or below the charge
determined by the City Engineer. The charge will be based on the average amount of
refuse collected from the establishment in containers of 32-galion capacity.
Per Month
Collection Per Week
Number of
Cubic Yards One Two Three Five Six
1 $73.60 $147.15 $220.70 $367.90 $441.45
2 147.15 294.40 441.45
3 220.70 441.45
4 294.00
5 367.90
6 441.45
8 588.60
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-1 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet No. R-3-1
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COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3 (Continued)
Per Compacted
Cubic Yard
Stationary Packing Containers
Quantity of refuse (Per compacted cubic yard) $36.80
DETACHABLE CONTAINER RENTAL CHARGE:
Cubic Yard Per Month
1
2
3-4
5-6
8-10
15
20
$ 26.25
34.15
43.05
52.50
69.30
94.50
126.00
Optional Container Cleaning Charge 27.05
SPECIAL PROVISION:
The monthly charge to multi -unit apartment dwellings will be billed to the owner. Minimum
service to apartment dwellings must be equal to one (1) thirty-two (32) gallon can per
apartment per week.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-2 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet No. R-3-2
SPECIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDU&, R-4
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to service rendered by the contractor upon specific request of an
owner or tenant of premises for the collection of refuse that could not be removed by
the regular collection service because of the quantity or quality of the refuse. Building
materials and dirt are excluded from this service.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by
the City located in Service Area 1.
C. RATES:
MINIMUM CHARGE $36.80
Quantity of Refuse (Cubic Yards)
1 $36.80
2 73.60
3 110.35
4 147.15
5 183.95
D. SPECIAL PROVISION:
Rates for the special collection of refuse in excess of five (5) cubic : yards will be
established by the contractor.
Charges made under this schedule shall be added to the regular monthly utilities bill of
the person receiving the service and payment thereof will be subject to Rule No. 8 and
Rule No. 10 of the Utilities Rules and Regulations.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-4-1 dated 7-1-94
Effective 7-1-96
Sheet Ne. R-4-1