HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26-____
Introduced by Council Member __________
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GARBAGE & RECYCLING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR 2026-2027 WHEREAS, the current Franchise Agreement between the City of Hayward and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) became effective on March 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, garbage and recycling rates typically increase on March 1 of each year and Rate Year Four of the Franchise Agreement will commence on March 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Franchise Agreement dictates that the rates for Rate Year Four shall be set at 3.2% based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to WMAC’s projected Rate Year Three 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 adjustment application; and WHEREAS, calculations based on the methodology specified in the Franchise Agreement show that the increase is appropriate and warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby approves the increase of 3.2% from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 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 , 2026
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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