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ORDINANCE NO. 2203
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health and safety of the citizens
of North Richland Hills, the North Richland Hills City Council finds it necessary to
provide solid waste and recycling services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the public to
provide such solid waste and recycling services through a private collection disposal
and recycling contractor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to adopt the terms of
Exhibit "A" in order to protect the health and safety of the citizens of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas that:
1.
The City Council does hereby adopt the above findings.
2.
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and is hereby
approved as an exclusive franchise (agreement) with Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc.
3.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and executed to execute Exhibit "A" as
the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of May, 1997.
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT "A"
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTRACT
THIS SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTRACT (the "CONTRACT")
is made and entered into on August 1,1997, by and between the CITY OF NORTH
RICH LAND HILLS, a municipal corporation of Tarrant County, Texas (hereinafter
referred to as "CITY") and Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc., authorized to do business in
the State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR").
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to provide residential and commercial
customers within its corporate limits with solid waste collection, transport, disposal and
recycling services for a term of 5 years ending July 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the CITY strongly encourages customers and the
CONTRACTOR to actively pursue recycling opportunities in order to attain State
recycling goals as established in Senate Bill 1340; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has provided the CITY with a response
to its Request for Proposals (RFP) dated February 24, 1997 for solid waste disposal
and recycling services on a Contract basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements
hereinafter contained and in order to preserve and protect the public health of the
citizens of the CITY it is hereby understood and agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
1. Grant, CITY hereby grants to CONTRACTOR a Contract to engage in the
business of collecting and disposing of all residential and commercial Recyclable
Materials, Acceptable Waste and Special Waste as defined herein below which
is generated within the corporate limits of the CITY and, further, hereby grants to
CONTRACTOR a license and permit to use the public streets, alleys, easements
and thoroughfares within the limits of the CITY for said business during the term
of this Contract.
2. Term. The term of this Contract shall be for five (5) years commencing on
August 1, 1997 and terminating on July 31, 2002. The term may be renewed for
two (2) successive terms of two (2) years each, by mutual consent of the parties
hereto.
3. Definitions. Wherever used herein, the hereinafter listed terms shall have the
following meanings:
A. Acceptable Waste: Any and all waste that is solid waste, including brush,
garbage, yard waste and trash, as such waste is defined under the laws of
the United States and/or the State of Texas and/or the regulations
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promulgated thereunder and that is acceptable for disposal in a Landfill,
except for "Unacceptable Waste", as defined herein.
B. Backdoor Garbage Service (Elective Carry-Out Service): Refuse pickup
from behind the building line. The refuse shall be placed in front of the
building facing the street in such a manner clearly visible from the street
as to be accessible without entering a gate. Backdoor Garbage Service
shall be provided at an additional charge as later specified in this
document for all residential households who request the service.
C. By-Products With Residual Value: Any excess industrial, manufacturing or
commercial by-products or significant and constant volumes of materials
of a company which have a residual value on the open market, (such as
cardboard and packing materials).
D. Brush: Tree and shrub trimmings which are not easily placed in
disposable containers.
E. Commercial Containers: Metal containers supplied by CONTRACTOR
affording adequate capacity to service a customer so as to prevent
spillage, unsightly and unsanitary conditions,
F. Curbside Service: Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials to be picked
up by the CONTRACTOR will be located at the curbside of the street
bearing the customer's address or, if there is no curb, where the
customer's property line meets the street.
G. Debris: Dirt, concrete, rocks, bricks, lumber, plaster, sand or gravel, other
waste building materials, automobile frames, or large, uncut dead trees.
H. Disposable Containers: Any plastic bag or cardboard box with a capacity
or volume of thirty three (33) gallons or less and which is capable of
containing garbage or trash without leaking or emitting odors, and which
weighs, when loaded, less than fifty (50) pounds.
I. Garbage: Refuse animal or vegetable matter (as from a kitchen or food
processing facility), tin cans, bottles, sacks, clothes, extinguished ashes,
paper (not including heavy accumulations of newspapers and magazines)
and any other household waste which is damp or capable of emitting
noxious odors.
J. Multi-Family/Apartment Residential Complex: A structure in which three or
more families reside and claim as their permanent address.
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K. Permanent Containers: Any closed, waterproof, plastic or metal container
or can with a capacity or volume of thirty three (33) gallons or less and
which is capable of containing garbage or trash without leaking or emitting
odors, and which weighs, when loaded, less than (50) pounds.
L. Recyclable Materials:
Metal Cans:
Rinsed metal cans and placed in bin.
Aluminum Cans:
Aluminum drink cans, compacted.
Glass:
Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars.
No mirrors, window glass, plate glass or light
bulbs.
Plastic Bottles:
Only plastic bottles with recycling symbols, #1,
#2, #3, #4, #5, and #7. Examples include milk
bottles, soft drink liter bottles, detergent
bottles, cleaning bottles and shampoo bottles.
(Rinse and remove lids.)
Newspapers,
Magazines,
Catalogs
Magazines, slick and glossy inserts.
Junk Mail,
Cardboard,
Mixed Household
Paper
Junk Mail, Junk mail, envelopes, cereal boxes,
cardboard, Cardboard, chipboard and other
household paper products in a brown grocery
bag placed beside or inside the bin. No
tissues, wet paper or paper contaminated with
food products are acceptable. All cardboard
must be broken down to a size that will fit
inside the bin.
Other:
Items that are identified as recyclable by the
CITY and CONTRACTOR, or as the result of
changes in any local, state, or federal laws,
ordinances, or regulation.
M. Recycling Containers: a minimum eighteen (18) gallon container with a lid
provided by CONTRACTOR for each residential Customer at no charge.
Any container must be approved by the City Council.
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N. Special Waste: Any waste, even though it may be part of a delivered load
of waste excluding insignificant quantities found in residential waste,
which is:
(1) defined as such by the laws of the United States and/or the State
of Texas and/or the regulations promulgated thereunder; or
(2) medical waste, including infectious or pathological waste from
laboratories, research facilities, and health and veterinary facilities;
and
(3) dead animals and/or slaughterhouse waste; or
(4) sludge waste, including water supply treatment plant sludges and
stabilized and/or unstabilized sludges from municipal or industrial
wastewater treatment plants; or
(5) liquid waste, which for the purposes of this Contract means any
waste material that is determined to be or contain "free liquid" by
the paint filter test (EPA Method 9095); or
(6) waste from an industrial process; or
(7) waste from a pollution control process; or
(8) waste transported in a bulk tanker; or
(9) friable and/or nonfriable asbestos waste; or
(10) empty containers which have been used for pesticides, herbicides,
fungicides, or rodenticides; or
(11) containerized waste (e.g., a drum, barrel, portable tank, box, pail,
etc.) of a type listed in this definition; or
(12) residue or debris from the cleanup of a spill or release of chemical
substances, commercial products or other wastes listed in this
definition; or
(13) soil, water, residue, debris or articles which are contaminated from
the cleanup of a site or facility formerly used for the generation,
storage, treatment, recycling, reclamation, or disposal of wastes
listed in this definition, including soil contaminated from
underground storage tanks used or formerly used for the storage of
petroleum products; or
(14) residential wastes, only if a change in federal or state law, statute,
regulation, rule, code, ordinance, permit, or permit condition, which
occurs after the Effective Date of this Contract, requires special or
additional management that differs from the requirements
applicable on the Effective Date of this Contract; or
(15) any waste that requires other than normal handling, storage,
management and/or disposal.
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O. Trash: All household refuse other than garbage, debris, brush, household
furniture and appliances. Trash shall include grass, yard clippings,
leaves, weeds, heavy accumulations of newspapers and magazines,
Recyclable waste, old clothes and other household trash of like kind, but
shall not include Hazardous Wastes.
P. Unacceptable Waste: Any and all waste that is either:
(1) waste which is now or in the future prohibited from disposal at a
sanitary landfill by state, federal and/or local laws and/or the
regulations promulgated thereunder; or
(2) "Hazardous Waste"; or
(3) "Special Waste", as defined herein; or
(4) waste which is prohibited from disposal at the Landfill by
CONTRACTOR including tires, concrete, and bulk petroleum or
chemical products or by-products; or
(5) liquid waste, as defined herein, and septic tank pumpings and
grease and grit trap wastes; or
(6) sludge waste, including water supply treatment plant sludges and
stabilized and/or unstabilized sludges from municipal or industrial
wastewater treatment plants; or
(7) dead animals and/or slaughterhouse waste, except for animals
euthanized under the authority and direction of CONTRACTOR; or
(8) any waste, including "Special Waste" as defined herein, which
because of its quantity, concentration, frequency of disposal,
required disposal procedures, regulatory status, or physical,
chemical infectious or other characteristics jeopardizes or may
jeopardize the environmentally sound operation of the disposal site,
as determined by CONTRACTOR in its sole discretion.
Q. Yard Waste: Grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, tree limbs and other
materials accumulated as the result of the care of lawn, shrubbery, vines
and trees. Yard waste does not include food wastes from gardens such
as fruits or vegetables.
4. Residential
A. Duties and Obligations of Residential Customers. Every owner, agent,
lessee, tenant or occupant of any residential premises in the CITY
("residential customer") shall have the following duties and obligations:
(1) Brush and Trash: Each residential customer shall place brush or
trash which cannot be placed in disposable containers or
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permanent containers into lengths not to exceed four (4) feet, tie
same in bundles, and stack such brush or trash at curbside (as is
hereinafter provided).
CONTRACTOR will also dispose of residential loose brush for
$10.00 per load. Trimmings may not be a result of commercial tree
trimming services. Arrangements for this service can be made by
contacting CONTRACTOR's customer service representative
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(2) Containers Secured: Each residential customer shall keep all such
containers in use securely closed in such a manner as to prevent
the scattering of the contents thereof and to render said contents
inaccessible to insects, rodents and other animals.
(3) Draining Liquids: Each residential customer shall drain all
Acceptable Waste and Recyclable Materials mixed with water or
other liquids before placing the same into appropriate containers.
(4) Placement of Waste and Materials: Each residential customer shall
place appropriate containers containing Acceptable Waste,
Recyclable Materials and tied bundles of brush at the curbside on
the R.O.W. bearing such residential customer's address in such a
manner as to be easily accessible for collection and as to prevent
Acceptable Waste, Recyclable Materials and tied bundles of brush
from being scattered.
(5) Residential Containers: Each residential customer shall provide
and use containers (disposable or permanent) sufficient in number
to hold the Acceptable Waste accumulating on the premises. Only
the recycling containers furnished by CONTRACTOR shall be used
for Recyclable Materials.
(6) Special Waste: No residential customer shall place for collection, or
permit to be placed for collection, any Special Waste.
(7) Time of Placement of Waste and Materials: All appropriate
containers and tied bundles of brush required to be located at the
curbside shall be placed at the prescribed curbside locations not
more than twelve hours prior to the scheduled collection day and
not later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
(8) Vines and Bushes: Each residential customer shall place all vines
and thorny bushes in disposable containers.
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(9) Waste and Materials in Containers: Each residential customer shall
place all Acceptable Waste and Recyclable Materials (including
brush, if the size of the brush allows) in either disposable
containers, permanent containers or recyclable containers.
B. Contractor's Duties and Obligations - Residential. It shall be the duty and
obligation of CONTRACTOR to perform the following services:
(1) Collection: CONTRACTOR agrees to make two (2) weekly
collections for Acceptable Waste on Mondays and Thursdays and
one (1) weekly collection for Recyclable Materials. Collections for
Recyclable Materials from residential customers shall be on one of
the same days that Acceptable Waste is collected. CONTRACTOR
shall not commence service to residential customers prior to 7:00
a.m. and shall not pick up in the residential areas after 7:00 p.m.
Unusual, emergency situations requiring a later one-time,
temporary change in schedule shall be timely communicated to the
City Manager, or his designated representative, prior to such
temporary time change being made. No collections will be made
on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays (See Section "6.L" for more
information about holidays). The recycling collection will be in
addition to the regular twice weekly collection of acceptable waste.
CONTRACTOR shall pickup both regular and backdoor service
customers in the manner specified herein.
(2) Customer Service Number: CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain a
toll free telephone number for the purpose of handling complaints
and other calls regarding the collection service provided by
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to secure an annual
listing in the appropriate telephone directory under the name by
which it conducts business in the community. CONTRACTOR
agrees to keep said phones available for calls from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. every day except Saturday, Sunday and the holidays set
forth in Section (6.L) herein, and to keep said phone staffed with
sufficient competent personnel to handle calls and inquiries during
the abovementioned hours. A daily log of all service calls,
complaints, inquiries and the action taken thereon, shall be
maintained by CONTRACTOR.
(3) Equipment and Services Furnished: CONTRACTOR agrees to
furnish trucks, equipment, machinery, tools, labor at its own
expense, to adequately, efficiently and properly collect and dispose
of Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials from premises within
the corporate limits of the CITY in a systematic, clean, healthful,
and sanitary manner. CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible
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under this Contract for collecting and disposing of Hazardous
Waste, Special Waste or debris.
(4) Take-all Service: CONTRACTOR shall collect all items placed on
the curb as part of the regular waste collection cycle providing that
the items are acceptable for landfill disposal and the items are
containerized in a bag, can, or box. Brush and tree limbs must be
tied in bundles not to exceed four (4) feet in length and fifty (50)
Ibs. in weight. (See Section 4.A (1), pages 5 & 6 for optional
service for loose brush.) This service includes construction and
fencing materials generated by the homeowner resulting from
repair and remodeling projects. Fence panels must be cut into four
(4) foot by six (6) foot sections. Loose pickets must be tied and
bundled. Bulky items, including stoves, furniture, hot water
heaters, dishwashers, etc., when placed on the curb, will be picked
up as part of normal service collections. Federal Law prohibits the
collection of refrigerator or freezer units unless certification is
provided that CFC's have been removed by a certified technician.
Other hazardous waste items that are not acceptable for landfill
disposal include tires, batteries, petroleum products, paints and
other chemicals and solvents identified by the U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
(5) Landfill Disposal and Vehicle Standards: CONTRACTOR agrees
that the Acceptable Waste collected will be disposed of in
compliance with the laws of the State of Texas. All vehicles used
by the CONTRACTOR for the collection and transportation of
Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials shall be protected at all
times while in transit to prevent leakage and the blowing or
scattering of materials or waste onto the public streets of CITY or
properties adjacent thereto and shall at all times be maintained in
good repair. Further, such vehicles shall be clearly marked with
CONTRACTOR'S name and phone number in letters not less than
four (4) inches in height and shall be individually numbered on both
sides and on the back of the truck. All collection equipment shall
be washed and deodorized as necessary, but at minimum once
each week, and shall be kept in sanitary condition.
(6) Large Objects/Large Quantity: The CONTRACTOR agrees to
provide an on-call service for the collection of large objects and
quantities of debris, including temporary roll-off service. Upon
request by a customer, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide an
estimate of the cost to remove and dispose of such items and upon
mutual Contract between CONTRACTOR and customer, the
CONTRACTOR shall perform the service. The agreed upon fee for
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the service shall be paid by the customer immediately upon
completion of the work performed.
(7) Multi-Family Unit Recycling: See Section 5.B.(8).
(8) Non-Collection Days: CONTRACTOR agrees that no collections
will be made on Saturdays, Sundays or Contract designated
holidays (See Section "6.L" for more information about holidays).
(9) Residential Recycling Containers: CONTRACTOR shall provide for
each residential customer a eighteen (18) gallon container with a
lid at no charge, which shall be dedicated solely for the collection of
Recyclable Materials. Such container shall be delivered to each
residential customer by the CONTRACTOR along with a brochure
explaining how the container is to be used and other information
pertinent to the recycling service. The CONTRACTOR shall charge
a replacement cost as recommended by the CONTRACTOR and
approved by the City Manager for any recycling container which is
lost, stolen, or destroyed after a residential customer is initially
provided a recycling container. The residential customer shall not
be responsible for any containers damaged or destroyed by
CONTRACTOR. Any container must be approved by the City
Council.
(10) Routes and Schedules: CONTRACTOR agrees to establish daily
routes and special schedules for the collection of Acceptable
Waste and Recyclable Materials as necessary to fulfill the
requirements of this Contract. Further, CONTRACTOR will utilize
written route books for use in the collection of Acceptable Waste or
Recyclable Materials from all residential customers. Prior to any
route change, said change must be approved by the City Manager.
CITY shall have the right to require alteration of service to any
premises wherein unsightly or unsanitary conditions have resulted
from inadequate containers or an insufficient number of collections,
and CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for any such required
additional services.
(11) Christmas Tree Recycling: See Section 6.D.
C. Residential Charges
(1) Customer Billing: CITY agrees to bill all residential customers
served by CONTRACTOR. CITY further agrees to collect and
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remit all sales taxes to the appropriate governmental authority and
shall issue to CONTRACTOR a Resale Certification.
(2) Payment to CONTRACTOR: CITY agrees to pay to
CONTRACTOR on or before the 15th day of each month the
appropriate charges as herein provided:
a. Residential Acceptable Waste Charges and Residential
Recycling Charges: For the Contract granted herein,
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay a franchise fee to the CITY in
an amount equal to 4% of the gross billings (excluding all
appropriate sales taxes) from the collection of acceptable
waste and for recycling services within the corporate limits of
the CITY and 8% of the gross billings (excluding all
appropriate sales taxes) for billing and collection fee, for a
total of 12%. CITY shall remit to the CONTRACTOR its
check in the amount of 88% of all amounts billed for
residential garbage and recycling service for ACCEPTABLE
WASTE and recyclables collected. The 12% not remitted for
residential billings shall become the Property of the CITY.
(3) Residential Acceptable Waste: CITY and CONTRACTOR agree
that the MONTHLY CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGE for
residential customers shall be as described on Attachment A.
(4) Residential Recycling: CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that the
curbside residential recycling monthly service charge shall be as
provided in Attachment A. Residents 65 years of age and older
may execute a request for an exemption of 75-cents per month
from the recycling charge. If requested, the CITY will grant an
exemption to each head of household 65 years of age or above an
amount of 75-cents from the curbside Recycling charge. The City
will remit to the CONTRACTOR the amount normally submitted to
the CONTRACTOR for each regular account, less the 75-cents.
(5) Rate increases years two through five: CONTRACTOR shall
maintain such residential garbage and recycling rates in
Attachment A, effective August 1, 1997, until July 31, 1998. On
August 1, 1998, and every two years thereafter (Rate Modification
Date), the existing Base Rates may be increased by a combination
of calculated increases in Operations and Disposal Components of
the Base Rate. If the CONTRACTOR desires a review of the
existing rates, CONTRACTOR shall submit, in writing, its
adjustments to the Base Rate and the supporting data for the same
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period, on or before May 15 of even numbered year, beginning
May 15, 1998.
For purposes of calculating the total rate increase, the Base Rate
shall be divided into an Operations Component and a Disposal
Component. The Operation Component shall equal 70% of the
total Base Rate and the Disposal Component shall equal 30% of
the total Base Rate.
The Operations Component will be adjusted by a factor defined as
85% of the total percent increase in the DFW Consumer Price
Index (CPI). Data compiled in the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Southwestern Statistical Summary will be used to calculate the CPI
increase. The measured increase for an August, 1998 effective
date will span a twelve month period (beginning May 1 st and
ending April 30th) immediately preceding the Rate Modification
Date. For even numbered years August, 2000, the measured
increase will span twenty-four months from the date of the last
measured period. The Council will not entertain an application for
increases in odd numbered years.
The Disposal Component will be adjusted by a factor defined as
the average percent increase in the gate rate for compacted landfill
material, as charged by a representative sample of area landfills.
The landfills used to determine the increase are identified in
Attachment C. The measured increase for an August, 1998
effective date will span a twelve month period (beginning May 1 st
and ending April 30th) immediately proceeding the Rate
Modification Date. For even numbered years beginning August,
2000, the measured increase will span twenty-four months from the
date of the last measured period. The Council will not entertain an
application for increases in odd numbered years.
The specific rate calculation methodology is further illustrated by a
hypothetical example incorporated into this Contract as
Attachment D.
Increases in the Base Rate calculated in accordance with the terms
of this Contract shall be granted in lieu of rate adjustments
associated with specific regulatory mandates or other specific
operational cost increases. Every adjustment to the
CONTRACTOR charges or compensation established herein shall
be cumulative and in addition to other adjustments conferred
herein.
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Increases in the Base Rate shall not exceed the maximum rates as
stated on Attachments E-1, 2, & 3.
(6) Revisions: Any adjustment or revision from those rates approved
for a five-year (5) period as identified in Section (5) above and
Attachments A, C, and D, by the City Council pursuant to this
Contract for extraordinary fees or expenses shall be determined at
the sole discretion of the City Council. CONTRACTOR must
provide detailed, documented cost justification information
associated with collection and disposal services solely for North
Richland Hills.
5. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional and Multi-Family
A. Duties and Obligations of Commercial. Industrial. Institutional and Multi-
Family Customers. Every owner, agent, employee or person otherwise in
charge of any commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-family
premises within the CITY ("commercial customer") shall have the following
duties and obligations:
(1) Containers Secured: Each commercial and multi-family customer
shall keep all commercial containers pursuant to the CITY's Zoning
Ordinance and in such a manner as to prevent the scattering of the
contents thereof and to render said contents inaccessible to
insects, rodents, and other animals.
(2) Draining Liquids: Each commercial and multi-family customer shall
drain all Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials mixed with
water or other liquids before placing same into a commercial
container, and, further, no commercial or multi-family customer
shall place for collection, or permit to be placed for collection, any
Hazardous Waste or Special Waste.
(3) Sufficient Containers: Each commercial and multi-family customer
shall be provided by CONTRACTOR containers sufficient in
number to hold the Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials
accumulating on the premises.
(4) Waste and Materials in Containers: Each commercial and multi-
family customer shall cause all Acceptable Waste or Recyclable
Materials accumulating on such premises to be placed in
commercial containers. Commercial and multi-family customers
shall place said containers in a certain designated location which is
agreed to by CONTRACTOR and customer, bearing such
customer's address for collection at the same time and in the same
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manner as is provided for residential refuse collection. The
location of the customer's container shall be placed such that no
damage results to the pavement or asphalt surfaces.
CONTRACTOR shall not be liable for damages to pavement or
asphalt surfaces which result from the container being placed in
such location.
(5) Other Waste: Any company which produces on a regular basis
industrial, manufacturing, or commercial products which have a
residual value in the open market or that produce significant and
constant wastes, such as cardboard from their business, may sell
and market said products in a manner determined by the individual
company and are not required to utilize the CONTRACTOR for this
service. If such companies use other, non-CONTRACTOR
commercial/industrial recyclers for such wastes, such recyclers
shall conform to and be permitted or franchised under City of North
Richland Hills Recycling Franchise Ordinance. Any questions or
disputes shall be resolved at the discretion of the City Manager.
(6) Other Recycling: Any company desiring to recycle wastes that are
not or cannot be recycled by CONTRACTOR shall only use such
commercial, industrial recycling company that has a current permit
or franchise in North Richland Hills.
B. Contractor's Duties and Obligations - Commercial. Industrial. Institutional
and Multi-Family. It shall be the duty and obligation of CONTRACTOR to
perform the following services:
(1) Containers: CONTRACTOR shall provide all commercial containers
for Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials storage which are
available upon request of the owner or occupant of any premises
within the corporate limits of CITY, excluding single family and two
family residences. The commercial containers provided by
CONTRACTOR shall be equipped with suitable covers to prevent
blowing or scattering of Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials
while being transported for disposal of their contents, (ii)
maintained in good repair, appearance, and in a sanitary condition,
and (iii) clearly marked with the CONTRACTOR'S name and
telephone number in letters not less than two (2) inches in height,
and (iv) emptied not less than one time each week.
CONTRACTOR shall provide to commercial customers, containers
sufficient in number and size to hold all of the customer's
Recyclable Materials.
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(2) Customer Service Number: CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain a
toll free telephone number for the purpose of handling complaints
and other calls regarding the collection service provided by
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to secure an annual
listing in the appropriate telephone directory under the name by
which it conducts business in the community. CONTRACTOR
agrees to keep said phones available for calls from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. every day except Saturday, Sunday and the holidays set
forth in Section "6.L" herein, and to keep said phone staffed with
sufficient competent personnel to handle calls and inquiries during
the abovementioned hours. A daily log of all service calls,
complaints, inquiries and the action taken thereon, shall be
maintained by CONTRACTOR.
(3) Equipment Furnished: CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish trucks,
equipment, machinery, tools, labor at its own expense, to
adequately, efficiently and properly collect and dispose of
Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials from premises within the
corporate limits of the CITY in a systematic, clean, healthful, and
sanitary manner. CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible under
this Contract for collecting and disposing of Hazardous Waste,
Special Waste or debris.
(4) Large Objects/Large Quantity: The CONTRACTOR agrees to
provide an on-call service for the collection of large objects and
quantities of debris, including temporary roll-off service. Upon
request by a customer, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide an
estimate of the cost to remove and dispose of such items and upon
mutual Contract between CONTRACTOR and customer, the
CONTRACTOR shall perform the service. The agreed upon fee for
the service shall be paid by the customer immediately upon
completion of the work performed.
(5) Lawful Disposal: CONTRACTOR agrees that the Acceptable Waste
collected will be disposed of in compliance with the laws of the
State of Texas. All vehicles used by the CONTRACTOR for the
collection and transportation of Acceptable Waste or Recyclable
Materials shall be protected at all times while in transit to prevent
leakage and the blowing or scattering of materials or waste onto
the public streets of CITY or properties adjacent thereto and shall
at all times be maintained in good repair. Further, such vehicles
shall be clearly marked with CONTRACTOR'S name in letters not
less than four (4) inches in height and shall be individually
numbered. All collection equipment shall be washed and
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deodorized as necessary, but at minimum once each week, and
shall be kept in sanitary condition.
(6) Non-Collection Days: CONTRACTOR agrees that no residential
collections will be made on Saturdays, Sundays or Contract
designated holidays (See Section "6.L" for more information about
holidays).
(7) Routes and Schedules: CONTRACTOR agrees to establish daily
routes and special schedules for the collection of Acceptable
Waste or Recyclable Materials as necessary to fulfill the
requirements of this Contract. Further, CONTRACTOR will utilize
written route books for use in the collection of Acceptable Waste or
Recyclable Materials from all commercial customers. CITY shall
have the right to require alteration of service to any premises
wherein unsightly or unsanitary conditions have resulted from
inadequate containers or an insufficient number of collections, and
CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for any such required
additional services.
(8) Multi-Family Unit Recycling: CONTRACTOR shall make available
the following options for multi-family recycling:
Option 1
Cluster service: In this option, clusters are distributed
throughout the complex. A cluster is an arrangement
of three 96 gallon carts with decals to identify the
material they accept. One is for newspaper,
magazines, and catalogs. The other two are for
everything else. Glass bottles, plastic bottles #1,2,3,
4,5, & 7, tin aluminum, and steel. These clusters are
distributed at the rate of one cluster per 50 units.
The clusters are serviced once each week by the
same residential recycling truck for the adjacent
residential neig hborhood.
Rates will be established by mutual consent of
CONTRACTOR and CITY.
Option 2
Full program (Clusters and apartment recycling bin).
Complexes would receive the full program. Clusters,
apartment recycling bins and all the necessary
educational material are provided. Each unit on the
complex receives a nine (9) gallon apartment
recycling bin to keep in their own individual living unit.
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Bins are similar to residential bins but smaller and
equipped with handles.
The full program option is serviced each week by the
same residential recycling truck for the adjacent
residential neig hborhood.
Rates will be established by mutual consent of
CONTRACTOR and CITY.
CONTRACTOR will be responsible for informing multi-family
complex owners and operators of these available options.
(9) General Recycling: CONTRACTOR agrees to provide recycling
services upon request to commercial, industrial and multi-family
customers. In the event it is not cost effective for CONTRACTOR
to make such services available, it has right to decline. It is
understood that customers can engage a permitted or franchised
commercial hauler to collect solely and pure recyclable materials if
clearly separated in a recyclable container only at customer's
location.
C. Commercial. Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Family Charges.
(1) Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Family Acceptable
Waste: CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that the monthly service
charges for commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family
Acceptable Waste shall be provided in Attachment B, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(2) Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Family Recycling
Charges: The service charge for commercial, industrial, institutional
and multi-family acceptable waste recycling shall be negotiated
between the CONTRACTOR and customer and submitted to CITY
for billing: OCC materials will be picked up by CONTRACTOR free,
but with container fee as in Attachment B.
(3) Customer Billing: CITY agrees to bill all commercial, industrial,
institutional and multi-family customers served by CONTRACTOR.
CITY further agrees to collect and remit all sales taxes to the
appropriate governmental authority and shall issue to
CONTRACTOR a Resale Certification.
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(4) Payment to CONTRACTOR: CITY agrees to pay to
CONTRACTOR on or before the 15th day of each month the
appropriate charges as herein provided:
a. Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi-Family
Acceptable Waste Charges and Commercial, Industrial,
Institutional and Multi-Family Recycling Charges: For the
Contract granted herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to pay the
CITY an amount equal to 4% of the gross billings (excluding
all appropriate sales taxes) from the collection of acceptable
waste and for recycling services within the corporate limits of
the CITY and 6% of the gross billings (excluding all
appropriate sales taxes) for billing and collection fee, for a
total of 10%. CITY shall remit to the CONTRACTOR its
check in the amount of 90% of all amounts billed for
commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family
ACCEPTABLE WASTE and recyclables collected. The 10%
not remitted for commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-
family billings (6% for billing and collection and 4% franchise
fee) shall become the Property of the CITY.
(5) Rate increases years two through five: CONTRACTOR shall
maintain such commercial, industrial, multi-family garbage and
recycling rates in Attachment B, effective August 1, 1997, until July
31,1998. On August 1,1998, and every two years thereafter (Rate
Modification Date), the existing Base Rates may be increased by a
combination of calculated increases in Operations and Disposal
Components of the Base Rate. If the CONTRACTOR desires a
review of the existing rates, CONTRACTOR shall submit, in writing,
its adjustments to the Base Rate and the supporting date for the
same period, on or before May 15 of even numbered years,
beginning May 15, 1998.
For purposes of calculating the total rate increase, the Base Rate
shall be divided into an Operations Component and a Disposal
Component. The Operation Component shall equal 70% of the
total Base Rate and the Disposal Component shall equal 30% of
the total Base Rate.
The Operations Component will be adjusted by a factor defined as
85% of the total percent increase in the DFW Consumer Price
Index (CPI). Data compiled in the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Southwestern Statistical Summary will be used to calculate the CPI
increase. The measured increase for August, 1998 effective date
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will span a twelve month period (beginning May 1 st and ending
April 30th) immediately preceding the Rate Modification Date. For
even numbered years beginning August, 2000, the measured
increase will span twenty-four months from the date of the last
measured period. The Council will not entertain an application for
increases in odd numbered years.
The Disposal Component will be adjusted by a factor defined as
the average percent increase in the gate rate for compacted landfill
material, as charged by a representative sample of area landfills.
The landfills used to determine the increase are identified in
Attachment C. The measured increase for an August, 1998
effective date will span a twelve month period (beginning May 1 st
and ending April 30th) immediately proceeding the Rate
Modification Date. For even numbered years beginning August,
2000, the measured increase will span twenty-four months from the
date of the last measured period. The Council will not entertain an
application for increases in odd numbered years.
The specific rate calculation methodology is further illustrated by a
hypothetical example incorporated into this Contract as Attachment
D.
Increases in the Base Rate calculated in accordance with the terms
of this Contract shall be granted in lieu of rate adjustments
associated with specific regulatory mandates or other specific
operational cost increases. Every adjustment to the
CONTRACTOR charges or compensation established herein shall
be cumulative and in addition to other adjustments conferred
herein.
Increases in the Base Rate shall not exceed the maximum rates as
stated in Attachment E-1, 2, & 3.
(6) Revisions: Any adjustment or revision from those rates approved
by the City Council as identified in Section (5) above and
Attachments S, C, and D pursuant to this Contract shall be
determined at the sole discretion of the City Council.
CONTRACTOR must provide detailed, documented cost
justification information associated with collection and disposal
services solely for North Richland Hills.
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6. Miscellaneous
A. Assignment of Contract: This Contract and any and all rights and
obligations of CONTRACTOR hereunder may be assigned by
CONTRACTOR to any parent company, affiliate, or subsidiary of
CONTRACTOR without the consent of CITY, but may be assigned to any
other third party only with the prior written consent of the CITY'S City
Council.
B. Applicable Law- CITY and CONTRACTOR (and customers) shall comply
with all rules and regulations of any federal, state or local authority. In this
regard, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to collect and dispose of any
Special Wastes, or any other improper waste. Should CONTRACTOR
elect to dispose of such materials, CONTRACTOR shall receive a fee or
charge mutually acceptable to CONTRACTOR and the party requesting
disposal of such materials. CONTRACTOR further agrees to comply with
all applicable state and federal laws regulating collection and disposal of
waste, and to hold the City harmless of and from all claims and demands
of any persons or governmental agency in connection with its landfills.
C. Bad Debt Collections and Write-Offs: The CITY will diligently pursue the
collection of bad debts and those which are deemed uncollectible after 90
days will be written off by the CITY and write-offs will be adjusted, less
franchise and billing fees as appropriate, (deducted) from
CONTRACTOR'S monthly payment following the quarter of the write-offs.
Although write-offs will be made, CITY will continue to pursue collection
and any bad debts collected after any quarterly payment adjustment will
be added to the next monthly payment to the CONTRACTOR.
D. Christmas Tree Recycling: CONTRACTOR shall provide a free
mechanized mulcher for the Christmas Tree Recycling Center and provide
sufficient staff to operate the mulcher at the CONTRACTORS cost at a
agreed upon date and time. All mulch will be available for customers who
donated Christmas Trees. If CONTRACTOR decides to take trees to non-
city recycling center for mulching, the CONTRACTOR shall deliver mulch
to City Center for citizens use.
E. City Liaison: CONTRACTOR and CITY agree that the City Manager will
be the authority for the approval of charges for any service not
contemplated by this Contract and for the disposition of any dispute
between customer and CONTRACTOR. The CITY may designate a CITY
employee to act as an enforcement officer hereunder and to act as a
liaison between the CITY and CONTRACTOR.
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F. City Ordinances: CITY agrees to pass such ordinances as are necessary
to effectuate all terms of this Contract including all duties and obligations
required of residential and commercial customers.
G. Contract Execution: This Contract may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which will for all purposes be deemed to be an
original, and all of which are identical.
H. Contract Validity: If any provision or portion of this Contract is for any
reason unenforceable, inapplicable, or invalidated then such provision or
portion shall be reformed in accordance with applicable laws and the other
provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect in the same manner as
if such unenforceable, inapplicable or invalidated provision had never
been contained herein. The invalidity, inapplicability, or unenforceability
of any provision or portion of this Contract shall not affect the validity,
applicability or enforceability of the other provisions or portions of this
Contract.
I. CONTRACTOR Liability/insurance: CONTRACTOR assumes all risk of
loss or injury to property or persons arising from any of its operations
under this Contract, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY
from all claims, demands, suits, judgments, costs or expenses arising
from any such loss or injury. It is expressly understood that the foregoing
provisions shall not in any way limit liability of CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR agrees to carry the following types of insurance:
(1) Worker's Compensation insurance covering all employees engaged
in any operations covered by this Contract as required by the State
of Texas;
(2) Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 Single Limit, bodily injury and
property damage combined; and
(3) General Liability - $1,000,000 Single Limit, bodily injury and
property damage combined.
CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the CITY Certificates of Insurance
evidencing that such insurance has been procured and is in force.
J. Customer Service: CONTRACTOR shall provide responsive customer
service and maintain sufficient staffing thereto. Any and all complaints
and inquiries received prior to 12:00 p.m. shall be resolved by the end of
the CONTRACTOR'S work day. Any and all complaints and inquiries
after 12:00 p.m. shall be resolved before 12:00 p.m. the next working day.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide one contact person (name and phone
#) for any and all complaints and requests from City staff - The
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CONTRACTOR shall monitor its own operations for efficiency and shall
periodically perform customer satisfaction surveys.
K. Free Service to City: CONTRACTOR shall provide free pickup and
disposal for all CITY facilities and properties in manners specified by the
CITY. The CITY shall also have free dumping privileges during the term
of this agreement at the nearest landfill or transfer station used by the
CONTRACTOR. Free dumping is interpreted as meaning no charge or
cost assessed to the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall also provide at no cost
or fee to the CITY all services, materials, and equipment related to the
CITY's workplace recycling program.
L. Holidays/Make-Up Days: CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that the
following days shall be recognized as holidays:
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
A make-up day must be provided by the CONTRACTOR the next working
day following the holiday, so that each customer receives the same
number of collection days as would normally be received in a non-holiday
week. For Monday pick-up the make-up day will be Tuesday and for
Thursday pick-up it will be Friday.
If a necessity arises that CONTRACTOR believes warrants collection
services on a designated holiday, approval shall be obtained from the City
Manager, or his designated representative, at least 24 hours prior to
holiday collection. CONTRACTOR will be solely responsible for timely
informing affected customers of this holiday pick-up.
M. Hazardous and Inclement Weather Says: On icy, snow, or other
hazardous or inclement weather days when public schools in the Birdville
ISD are closed, CONTRACTOR may elect to suspend service for that day,
subject to notification of the City Manager, or his designated
representative. No make-up day for the missed weather day is required of
CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for timely notifying customers
of this temporary suspension of service.
N. Interruption in Service: In the event that the collection and disposal of
Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials should be interrupted by any
reason for more than forty-eight (48) hours, CITY shall have the right to
make temporary independent arrangements for the purposes of
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continuing this necessary service to its residents in order to provide and
protect the public health and safety.
If the interruption in service mentioned in the paragraph above continues
for a period of seventy-two (72) hours, and is not caused by a
catastrophe, riot, war, governmental order or regulation, strike, fire,
accident, act of God, changes in laws, statutes, regulations or ordinances
or other similar of different contingency beyond the reasonable control of
the CONTRACTOR, then the CITY shall have the right to terminate the
rights and privileges granted in this franchise.
O. Investigations and Public Hearings: The City Council shall have full power
to examine or cause to be examined at any time, and at all times, the
books, papers and records of CONTRACTOR with relation to the
operation of the services set forth herein. In this connection, the CITY
shall have the right, through its Council, to take testimony and compel the
attendance of witnesses or the production of books, papers and records
and to examine witnesses under oath and under such rules and
regulations as it may adopt.
P. Judicial Interpretation: CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that if any term or
provision of this Contract is submitted to a court for judicial interpretation
that such court shall not apply the presumption which results from the rule
of construction that a document or its contents is to be construed against
the person who himself or through his agent prepared the same.
a. Non-Collection: Should a dispute arise between the CITY,
CONTRACTOR, and/or a customer as to whether the CONTRACTOR
actually failed to make a collection (whether the CONTRACTOR missed a
pickup) the decision of the City Manager in such matter shall be final and
CITY and CONTRACTOR agree to abide by said decision. However, it is
understood and agreed by and between CITY and CONTRACTOR that if
any customer fails to timely place brush, permanent containers,
disposable containers, Recyclable Materials or commercial containers out,
maintains improper or inadequate containers for the nature, volume, or
weight of Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials to be removed from
the premises, or places improper bundles or volumes of Acceptable
Waste or Recyclable Materials for collection, CONTRACTOR may refrain
from collecting all or a portion of such Acceptable Waste or Recyclable
Materials and shall notify CITY of the reason for such non-collection.
CONTRACTOR shall also provide notice to the customer of the reason for
such non-collection (unless such noncollection is the result of the
customer's failure to timely place the brush or containers out for
collection). CONTRACTOR's notice to the customer shall be in writing,
attached to the container or the front door of the residence or commercial
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business, and shall indicate the nature of the violation and the correction
required in order that such waste or recycling materials may then by
collected at the next regular collection date. When CITY is notified by a
customer that Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials have not been
removed from his premises on the scheduled collection day and where no
notice of non-collection nor a change in collection schedule has been
received from CONTRACTOR, CITY shall investigate. If the investigation
disclosed that CONTRACTOR has failed to collect Acceptable Waste or
Recyclable Materials from the subject premises without cause,
CONTRACTOR shall collect same within twelve (12) hours after a
collection order is issued by CITY, at no additional charge.
R. Records and Reports: The CITY shall have access at all reasonable hours
to all CONTRACTOR'S records, customer service cards, and all papers
relating to the operation of the services set forth herein. CITY shall have
the right to audit CONTRACTOR'S records upon giving written notice.
(1) The following records and reports shall be filed monthly by the
fifteenth (15th) day with the City Manager:
(a) Adequate report on recyclable collections will be submitted
and shall include the number, percentage of households
participating, and tonnage (by category) of recyclables. Upon
request where and how recyclables are disposed of will be
provided.
(b) CONTRACTOR will provide a monthly report on cubic yards of
garbage deposited at the landfill from North Richland Hills.
The report will include a breakdown of how much is from
residential customers, commercial/industrial customers, CITY
facilities, and landfill days.
(c) A monthly listing of all commercial accounts served. This list
shall include customers name, address, frequency of pickup,
size of container or type of service and charges for same.
(2) Upon request the following reports shall be provided by
CONTRACTOR:
(a) Monthly reports of the results of all complaints and
investigations received and completed by the CONTRACTOR.
(b) Monthly customer service reports which detail calls received,
nature of calls, response times, etc.
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S. Revocation: In the event of an alleged breach by CONTRACTOR of any
of the terms, covenants, or conditions herein contained, CITY shall notify
CONTRACTOR of such alleged breach and if same is not cured within
five (5)days from such notice, CITY may, upon a determination (at a
hearing as described herein) that a breach has occurred, cancel and
revoke this Contract. The hearing prerequisite to such revocation shall
not be held until notice of such hearing has been given to the
CONTRACTOR at the address shown on the records of the CITY, and a
period of at least ten (10) days has elapsed since the mailing of such
notice. The notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and
shall include the alleged reasons for revocation or cancellation of the
Contract. The hearing shall be conducted in public by the CITY'S City
Council and the CONTRACTOR shall be allowed to be present and shall
be given full opportunity to answer such charges and allegations as are
set out against it in the notice. If, after the hearing is concluded, the City
Council shall determine that a breach of the terms, covenants or
conditions of the Contract, as set forth in the notice, has occurred, they
may revoke and cancel this Contract and the same shall be null and void.
This Contract may, at the option of the CITY, be terminated in the event of
bankruptcy, receivership, or assignment for the benefit of creditors by the
CONTRACTOR.
T. School Recycling: The CONTRACTOR shall make curbside recycling
available to each school at no charge under guidelines set out by the
CONTRACTOR and approved by the City Council.
U. Spillage: CONTRACTOR will not be required to clean up or collect loose
residential Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials not created by its
operation, but if same is not collected by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR
shall report the location of such conditions to CITY so that proper notice
can be given to the occupant of the residence to properly contain such
waste or materials. Spillage or excess Acceptable Waste or Recyclable
Materials at the location of commercial containers may be picked up by
CONTRACTOR after the customer reloads the commercial container.
CONTRACTOR shall then be entitled to, and shall receive, an extra
collection charge for each reloaded container requiring an extra collection
provided CONTRACTOR notifies CITY of such extra charge in time for
same to be included by CITY in such customer's monthly bills. Should
such commercial spillage continue to occur, CITY shall require the
commercial customer and CONTRACTOR to increase the frequency of
collection of such customer's Acceptable Waste or Recyclable Materials
or require the customer to utilize a commercial container with a larger
capacity and CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for such additional
services.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of May, 1997.
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
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LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
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Attachment A
City of North Richland Hills
Laidlaw Waste System
Solid Waste & Recycle Residential Rates
Effective August 1, 1997
Base Garbage Fee
Recycling Fee
Total
$6.56
$1.69
$8.25
Backdoor Garbage Service
Recycling
Total
$12.00
$1.69
$13.69
Base Garbage Fee
Recycling Fee
Total
$6.56
$0.94
$7.50
Backdoor Garbage Service
Recycling
Total
$12.00
$0.94
$12.94
Note: Loose brush can be picked up for $10.00 per load
upon arrangement with Laidlaw. See Section 4A(1)
page 6.
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Attachment B
City of North Richland Hills
Laidlaw Waste System
Solid Waste - Commercialllndustrial and Multi-Family
Effective August 1,1997
Front~ Rates:
Pickup )I!f' week
Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X ex EXTRA
2YD 32.48 68.20 107.41 150.38 197.37 248.68 10.86
3YD 45.30 95.14 149.84 209.77 275.33 346.91 16.31
4YD 54.36 114.16 179.81 251.73 330.39 416.30 21.73
6YD 70.97 148.98 234.65 328.51 431.16 543.27 32.59
8YD 79.46 166.86 262.80 387.93 482.90 608.46 43.44
6YD/Compactors 216.07 432.14 648.21 864.28 1,080.35 1,296.42 54.00
8YD/Compactors 262.83 525.66 788.49 1,051.32 1,314.15 1,576.98 65.70
Rolloff Rates:
RENTAL HAUL ·DISPOSAL TOTAL DEPOSIT
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY PER DAY PER LOAD PER LOAD PER LOAD PER CONT
20YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 104.40 209.40 210.00
25YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 130.50 235.50 210.00
30YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 156.60 261.60 210.00
35YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 182.70 287.70 210.00
40YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 208.60 313.80 210.00
28YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 150.92 255.92 Negotiated
30YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 161.70 266.70 Negotiated
35YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 188.65 293.65 Negotiated
40YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 215.60 320.60 Negotiated
42YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 226.38 331.38 Negotiated
. Disposal charges based on SanifilUCrow Landfill gate rates. Matrix denotes current gate rates of $5.22I100se yard
and $5.39/compacted yard. Rates include 6% billing and collection and 4% franchise fee.
COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL HANDLOAD 2 TIMES PER WEEK @ $16.50 PER MONTH
CASTERS: $6.00IMONTH
LOCKS: $1.00/PER LIFT
-Recyclable Containers:
Pickup )I!f' week
Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X EXTRA
2YD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
3YD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
4YD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
6YD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
6YD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
- OCC loads only $15.00 per month container rental per container. All other recycling for commercial, industrial, and
Multi-family will be negotiated between contractor and customer and submitted to City for billing.
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ATTACHMENT C
Designated Area Landfills Used to Determine Increase in Average Gate Rate for
Compacted Landfill Material
The following area landfills will be used to determine the increase in the average
gate rate for compacted landfill material. This percent increase will provide the
index by which the Disposal Component of the Base Rate will be modified. The
increase in the average rates will be measured over a period spanning May and
ending April 30.
LANDFILL
Farmers Branch
DFW Lewisville
Turkey Creek
Sanifill
WMI Westside
AlTACHMENT D - MODIFICATION METHODOLOGY
GENERAL - Prior to each Rate Modification Date, CONTRACTOR may request that the
existing residential and commercial/ industrial rates (the Base Rates) be reviewed for
modification. This process involves three basic steps:
I. Separate ExistinQ Base Rate Into Operations and Disposal Components
Existing residential and commercial/ residential front-load collection and disposal rates (the
Base Rates) shall be separated into an Operations Component and a Disposal Component
based upon a 70/30 ratio.
II. Modify Operations And Disposal Components
The Operations Component (70% of the Base Rate) will be adjusted to reflect increases
equal to 85% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), while the Disposal
Component (30% of the Base Rate) will be adjusted to reflect increases in the average gate
rate for compacted materials charged by specific area landfills.
III. Combine Modified Operations And Disposal Components To Form New Base Rates
The modified Operations and Disposal Components will then be combined to produce the
new Residential and Commercial rates which will become effective on the next Rate
Modification Date.
CALCULATION METHODOLOGY - The calculation methodology can again, be illustrated in
three steps:
I. First, assuming the existing Base Rate to equal B1 then:
The current Operations Component ( 01 ) equals the current Base Rate times 70% or:
01 = .7B1
The current Disposal Component ( 01 ) equals the current Base Rate times 30% or:
01 = .3B1
II. Second, the current Operations Component times 85% of the percentage change in the
CPI equals the amount of the Operations Component modification. The amount of the
modification plus the existing Operations Component equals the new or modified
Operations Component or. 01 + [(01) (.85) (percent CPI change)] = 02; Where 01
represents the existing Operations Component and 02 equals the modified Operations
Component.
The current Disposal Component times the percent change in the average gate rate
charged by selected area landfills, equals the amount of the Disposal Component
modification. The amount of this modification plus the existing Disposal Component equals
the new or modified Disposal Component or: 01 + [(01) (percent average gate rate
change» = 02; Where D1 represents the existing Disposal Component and D2 equals the
modified Disposal Component.
III. Third, the new Base Rate is calculated by combining the modified Operations and
Disposal Components or: B2 = 02 +02; where B2 = the new or modified Base Rate, 02 =
the new or modified Operations Component, and 02 = the new or modified Disposal
Component.
ATTACHMENT D (Cont.)
EXAMPLE: Hypothetical modification of residential Base Rate
Assume the following assumptions as given:
1. The existing Residential Base Rate = $10.00 per month.
2. The applicable CPI @ 09/01/9x = 100 and the applicable CPI @ 08/31/9y = 110
3. The average gate rate for compacted land fill material @ 11/01/9x = $6.00 and
the same rate @ 10/31/9y = $ 6.60
STEP 1 Seperate Existing Base Rate Into Operations and Disposal Components
Operations Calculation Disposal Calculation
Current Current
Base Base
= Rate Rate
I
X X X
70% 70% 30%
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== = = =
i
I Beginning Operations Beginning Disposal
Component $7.00~ Component
STEP 2 Modify Operations and Disposal Components
Operations Modification
IBeg. Operations Component
~Times 85%
==
ITimes % Inc. in CPt (See a)
I = Modification
i Modification + Beg
i Component = Ending
j Component
Disposal Modification
$7.ooIBeg. Disposal Component
85.00% IN/A
10.00%jTimes % Inc. in Compacted
i Gate Rate (See b)
$0.60 1= Modification
j Modification + Beg
~ Component = Ending
$7.60~ Component
$:0.00¡
30% I
= æ
==
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5
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$3.00=
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$3.001
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$0.30i
=
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$3.30~
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STEP 3 Combine Modified Operations & Disposal Components To Form New Base Rates
I
Modified Operations Component
+Modified Disposal Component
= Modified Base Rate
:[a) Calculation of CPllncrease
!I
¡Beg CPI
:IEnding CPI
;1% Increase
$7.60
$3.30
$10.90
fib) Calculation of Gate Rate Increase :
'il :
¡¡Beg Avg Gate Rate $6.00!
IIEnding Avg Gate Rate $6.60
ii% Increase 10.00%:,
100
110
10.00°Æ,
Attachment E-1
City of North Richland Hills
Laidlaw Waste System
Maximum Solid Waste & Recycle Residential Rates
Effective August 1, 1997
Base Garbage Fee $6.56 $7.22 $7.94
Recycling Fee $1.69 $1.69 $1.69
Total $8.25 $8.91 $9.63
Backdoor Garbage Service $12.00 $13.20 $14.52
Recycling $1.69 $1.69 $1.69
Total $13.69 $14.89 $16.21
Base Garbage Fee $6.56 $7.22 $7.94
Recycling Fee $0.94 $0.94 $0.94
Total $7.50 $8.16 $8.88
Backdoor Garbage Service $12.00 $13.20 $14.52
Recycling $0.94 $0.94 $0.94
Total $12.94 $14.14 $15.46
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Attachment E-2
City of North Richland Hills
Laidlaw Waste System
Maximum Solid Waste - Commercial/Industrial and Multi-Family
Effective August 1, 1997
8/1/97 - 7/31198 Front-Load Rates:
Pickup per week
Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X EXTRA
2YD 32.48 68.20 107.41 150.38 197.37 248,68 10.86
3YD 45.30 95.14 149.84 209.77 275,33 346.91 16.31
4YD 54.36 114.16 179.81 251,73 330,39 416.30 21.73
6YD 70,97 148.98 234,65 328,51 431.16 543.27 32.59
8YD 79,46 166.86 262.80 367.93 482.90 608.46 43.44
6YD/Compactors 216.07 432.14 648,21 864.28 1,080.35 1,296.42 54.00
8YD/Compactors 262.83 525,66 788.49 1,051 ,32 1,314,15 1 ,576.98 65,70
COMMERCIALIINDUSTRIAL HANDLOAD 2 TIMES PER WEEK @ $16.50 PER MONTH
CASTERS: $6,oo/MONTH LOCKS: $1.OOIPER LIFT
Year 2 & 3 Maximum Front-Load Rates:
Pickup per week
Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X EXTRA
2YD 35,73 75.02 118,15 165.42 217.11 273,55 11.95
3YD 49.83 104.65 164.82 230.75 302.86 381.60 17,94
4YD 59.80 125,58 197.79 276.90 363.43 457.93 23,90
6YD 78,07 163.88 258.12 361.36 474.28 597.60 35,85
8YD 87.41 183.55 289.08 404,72 531.19 669.31 47,78
6YD/Compactors 237.68 475.35 713.03 950,71 1,188.39 1,426.06 59,40
8YD/Compactors 289.11 578.23 867.34 1,156.45 1,445,57 1,734.68 72.27
COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL HANDLOAD 2 TIMES PER WEEK @ $18.15 PER MONTH
CASTERS: $6.60/MONTH LOCKS: $1.00/PER LIFT
Year 4 & 5 Maximum Front-Load Rates:
Pickup per week
Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X EXTRA
2YD 39,30 82.52 129.97 181.96 238.82 300.91 13.15
3YD 54,81 115.12 181.30 253.83 333.15 419.76 19,73
4YD 65.78 138.14 217.57 304.69 399.77 503.72 26.29
6YD 85.88 180.27 283.93 397.50 521.71 657,36 39,44
8YD 96.15 201.91 317.99 445,19 584.31 736.24 52.56
6YD/Compactors 261.45 522.89 784,33 1,045.78 1,307,23 1,568.67 65.34
8YD/Compactors 318.02 636.05 954.07 1,272.10 1,590.13 1,908.15 79.50
COMMERCIAUlNDUSTRIAL HANDLOAD 2 TIMES PER WEEK @ $19.97 PER MONTH
CASTERS: $7.26/MONTH LOCKS: $1.00IPER LIFT
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Attachment E-3
City of North Richland Hills
laidlaw Waste System
Maximum Solid Waste - Commercialllndusbial and Multi-Family
Effective Auguat 1, 1997
8/1/97 ·7131/98 Rolloff Rates:
RENTAL HAUL "DISPOSAL TOTAL DEPOSIT
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY PER DAY PER LOAD PER LOAD PER LOAD PER CONT
20YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 104.40 209.40 210.00
25YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 130.50 235.50 210,00
30YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 156.60 261.60 210.00
35YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 182.70 287.70 210.00
40YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 208.80 313.80 210.00
28YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 150.92 255.92 Negotiated
30YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 161.70 266.70 Negotiated
35YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 188.65 293.65 Negotiated
40YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 215.60 320.60 Negotiated
42YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 226.38 331.38 Negotiated
.. Disposal charges based on San Ifill/Crow Landfill gate rates. Matrix denotes current gate rates of $5.22/loose yard and
$5.39/compacted yard. Rates include 6% billing and collection and 4% franchise fee.
Year 2 & 3 Rolloff Rates:
RENTAL HAUL DISPOSAL TOTAL DEPOSIT
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY PER DAY PER LOAD PER LOAD PER LOAD PER CONT
20YD Open 60.00 4,50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
25YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
30YD Open 60,00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
35YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
40YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
28YD Compactors None Negotiated 105,00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
30YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
35YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
40YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
42YD Compactors None Negotiated 105,00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
Year 4 & 5 Rolloff Rates:
RENTAL HAUL DISPOSAL TOTAL DEPOSIT
SIZE TYPE DELIVERY PER DAY PER LOAD PER LOAD PER LOAD PER CONT
20YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
25YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
30YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
35YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
40YD Open 60.00 4.50 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate 210.00
28YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
30YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
35YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
40YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
42YD Compactors None Negotiated 105.00 Gate Rate 105 +Gate Rate Negotiated
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