HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9203Resolution No. 9203
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
the Utility Rate Schedules R-l, R-2, and R-3 for a Refuse Rate
Increase
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the
City Council may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services and the
fees and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the need for an adjustment in refuse
collection rates to avoid a decrease in the Refuse Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve levels; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIIID Sec. 6 of the California Constitution, on
September 19, 2011 the Council of the City of Palo Alto held a public hearing to consider all
protests against the proposed refuse rate fee increases; and
WHEREAS, the total number of written protests presented by the close of the public
hearing was less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of customers subject to the
proposed refuse rate fee increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as
follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R-1 (Domestic Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-1-1, R-1-2 and R-1-3, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective on October 1,2011.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R-2 (Commercial Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-2-1, R-2-2 and R-2-3, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective on October 1, 2011.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R-3 (Commercial Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-3-1, R-3-2, R-3-3, R-3-4, R-3-5, and R-3-6, attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective
on October 1,2011.
SECTION 4: The rates contained in the attached Rate Schedules shall be in
effect until Council adopts a new rate structure.
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