Agenda Item Name:
Title
Commercial Services Franchise Agreement and Application with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
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Presenter:
Patrick Irby, (352) 548-1285
Description:
Alachua County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 75.601 requires a franchise agreement be approved by the County in order to engage in the business of providing commercial collection services. Due to the expected revenues from the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement between Alachua County and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. being greater than $50,000, the Application and Agreement are required to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement and Application between Alachua County and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
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Prior Board Motions:
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approves the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement(s) with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. on an annual basis. On April 29, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement between Alachua County and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., with a term ending on September 30, 2019.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Approving this Commercial Services Franchise Agreement and Application with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. will allow the County to receive approximately $80,000 in revenue from Commercial Franchise Fees to account 400.76.7640.323.70.02.
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Background:
The Alachua County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 75.601 states "It shall be unlawful to commence or engage in the business of providing commercial collection service or providing containers for commercial service to properties in the unincorporated area of the County without obtaining a franchise issued by the County." Therefore, to maintain their compliance with the Alachua County Code of Ordinances, Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. is required to submit an annual Commercial Services Franchise Application, for as long as they wish to continue being allowed to provide commercial solid waste services within Alachua County. Along with the
Application, they must also sign a Commercial Services Franchise Agreement with the County and receive approval by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
Since the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., is expected to bring in well over $50,000 in revenue, this Agreement is required to be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. On April 29, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Commercial Services Franchise Agreement between Alachua County and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for FY 2019-2020.