HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 23-______
Introduced by Council Member ________________
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GARBAGE & RECYCLING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR 2023-2024 WHEREAS, a new the Franchise Agreement between the City of Hayward and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) will become effective on March 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, garbage and recycling rates typically increase on March 1 of each year and Rate Year One of the Franchise Agreement will commence on March 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Franchise Agreement dictates that the rates for Rate Year One shall be set based on a negotiated increase of 7.88% as well as a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to WMAC’s projected Rate Year Eight revenues, which is calculated by using several factors including the CPI, government fees, and others; and WHEREAS, the City completed the necessary review of WMAC’s rate application; and WHEREAS, calculations based on the methodology specified in the Franchise Agreement show that an increase of 13.18% is appropriate and warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby approves the increase of 13.18% from March 2023 through February 2024 for garbage and recycling rates for residents and businesses in the City of Hayward that are served under the Franchise Agreement.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2023 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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