Agenda Item Name:
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Solid Waste Collection Agreement Update
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Presenter:
Gus Olmos, 352.548.1282
Description:
Update the Board on the available options for an exclusive residential and commercial solid waste collection franchise in Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Receive presentation and provide direction to staff.
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Prior Board Motions:
March 12, 2020 -
1. Authorize staff to have discussions with WCA Waste Corporation regarding potential extension scenarios under current agreement.
2. Ask that staff begin to provide financial analysis back to the Board of what those different scenarios may look like.
3. Notify commercial waste hauler of displacement hearing. Notification will follow the State Statutory process.
4. Within 60 days staff bring back analysis of the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority 2018 Invitation to Bid for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services.
5. Evaluate In-House Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services.
August 25, 2020 - Authorize staff to notify commercial haulers of the Boards decision to displace the existing solid waste commercial haulers.
September 22, 2020 -
1. Reject the WCA 5-year and request a 3-year renewal option.
2. Continue to work with the City of Gainesville on a potential joint Proposal Request and bring back an update to the Board in December.
3. Provide an update at the September 30, 2020 Joint City and County Meeting.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Fiscal considerations will vary depending on the direction from the Board. Currently funding through MSBU Fund 148. The direction being considered would affect FY22 and beyond.
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Background:
Alachua County currently has an agreement with WCA Waste Corporation for the collection of residential solid waste in the unincorporated part of Alachua County. The agreement has been in place since 2008 and it is set to expire on October 1, 2021. As amended on April 14, 2020 the agreement has a not to ex...
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