CC Resolution 2002-120 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES FROM
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY PURSUANT
TO LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 6.04
RESIDENTIAL WASTE FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore adopted Ordinance 314
("Ordinance") establishing standards for the collection and disposal of refuse, trash,
rubbish and other forms of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the disposal and/or
collection of refuse, trash, rubbish, or other solid waste is a service to be performed
in the City in accordance with the provision of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6.04.010 of said Ordinance and California
Public Resources Code Section 40059(a)(1), an exclusive franchise has been granted
to Waste Management of the Desert ("Contractor") for the collection, transportation,
recycling, composting, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial,
construction, and industrial (roll-off) establishments within the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.04.135 of said Ordinance provides that the City
Council shall establish by Resolution the Schedule of Fees that can be charged by
Contractor for solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services; and
WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code Section 41 900 requires the
City to demonstrate that it has a funding source, or sources, to pay the costs of
preparing, adopting, implementing, and administering local recycling and source
reduction programs; and
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore adopted and imposed an AB 939
Administrative Fee as part of the assessment for refuse collection and recycling
services paid annually by eligible parcels within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained MBIA MuniFinancial Services, Inc., as
the Engineer for the purpose of assisting with the preparation of the annual
assessment to be levied and collection upon eligible parcels of land within the City, and
the City Council has approved such assessments; and
Resolution No. 2002-120
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted:July 16, 2002
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessment s to
pay for Refuse Collection and Recycling Services rendered to eligible parcels within the
City for the period commencing July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003.
WHEREAS, at the time stated in the notice, to wit: July 16, 2002, at
7:00 p.m., this City Council conducted the hearing on said report and on the adoption
of this Resolution, heard and considered all objections, or protests to the report;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by
the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby confirm the written report, made by
the City Manager, of the amounts of charges for City furnished garbage and refuse
collection and disposal services for the forthcoming year, itemized for each separate
residential parcel of land attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. This City Council hereby finds that the collection of such charges,
together with general taxes, are in the best interests of the users and the City of La
Quinta.
SECTION 3. The said refuse collection service charges for each parcel of land
shall constitute a special assessment against that parcel and shall constitute a lien
against such parcel of land, in accordance with Section 5473.5 of the Health and
Safety Code of California.
SECTION 4. The said residential collection charges shall be used to pay for the
refuse collection service for the calendar year Starting January 1, 2003 through
December 31. 2003.
SECTION 5. The rate fees as noted in Exhibit "A" for garbage and refuse
collection and disposal services for residences which consists of curb service, once per
week pickups for municipal solid waste (household waste), green waste and recycling
materials.
SECTION 6. The report filed by the City Clerk with this City Council contains
a description of each parcel of real property to be charged, and the amount of the
charges for purposes of refuse collection for each such parcel in the Fiscal Year 2002-
2003 and such charges are correct and proper, and said report is therefore, approved
and adopted. All objections to said report are hereby overruled. After July 16, 2002,
the City Clerk shall file with the County Auditor of the County of Riverside a copy of
said report with a statement endorsed thereon over her signature that it has been duly
adopted by this City Council together with a certified copy of this Resolution.
Resolution No. 2002-120
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted: July 16, 2002
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 16th day of July, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN' None
JOH~..~.. PE_~A, Mayor
City or"La ~/uinta, California
ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE JENS~, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2002-120
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted: July 16, 2002
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF LA QUINTA
REFUSE COLLECTION RATE AND DISPOSAL CHARGE
TAX BILLING - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Single Family Home/Townhouse ~ ~ ~ ~
Condominium/Mobile Home c~ E~ <~ ~ ®
Individual Residence- Curb Service $ 7.24 $ 2.34 $ 0.61 $ 10.19
Tax Roll Billing
Individual Residence - Curb Service $ 8.47 $ 2.31 $ 0.61 $ 11.39
Waste Management Billing
Individual Residence - Walk-in Service $ 10.63 $ 2.27 $ 0.61 $ 13.51
Tax Roll Billing
(2 cans, bags or bundles, up to 60 ft. distance)
Individual Residence - Walk-in Service $ 11.85 $ 2.25 $ 0.61 $ 14.71
Waste Management Billing
(2 cans, bags or bundles, up to 60 ft. distance)
· Any association of homeowners must select identical level of service to be
provided. Monday service is to be based on availability of contractor/franchisee
to provide necessary equipment and/or personnel. If Monday service is required
by the association, a 10% premium will be added to the basic rate. The level
of service may be changed once annually.
· Tax roll billing requires 100% mandatory service year-round.
· The basic curb rate is charged via tax roll, and the incremental cost is billed
directly by contractor.
· Additional waste container (Waste Management Billing) $5.63