Agenda Item Name:
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Exclusive Franchise for Residential and Commercial Waste Collection Services Update
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Presenter:
Gus Olmos, 352.548.1282
Description:
Update the Board on the path to achieve an exclusive franchise for the collection of residential and commercial solid waste. Discuss the new requirements under Florida Statutes 403.70605(3).
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
1. Rescind the Board's December 8, 2020 motion requesting staff to send a supplemental notice to extend the date for the displacement of solid waste commercial haulers from October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2026.
2. Adopt motion to authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for an exclusive franchise for the collection of residential and commercial solid waste. The commercial portion would be effective in 2023 and the residential in 2026.
3. Receive presentation on the general outline of services for the exclusive franchise for residential and commercial solid waste collection services and approve measures necessary to provide services.
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Prior Board Motions:
August 25, 2020 - Authorized staff to notify commercial haulers of the BoCC decision to displace the existing solid waste commercial haulers with an effective date of October 1, 2023.
December 8, 2020 - Authorized staff to notify commercial haulers of the BoCC decision to extend the displacement date of the existing solid waste commercial haulers to October 1, 2026.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Fiscal considerations will vary depending on the direction from the Board. Residential and Commercial Waste Collection Services are currently funded through Fund 148 - MSBU Refuse Collection. The direction by the Board would affect the FY22 budget and beyond...End
Background:
On August 25, 2020 the BoCC directed staff to send a letter to the four franchised commercial haulers to notify them of the County's intent to initiate the displacement process. In o...
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