CC Resolution 2003-060 · RESOLUTION NO. 2003-060
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 41900 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 collected upon eligible parcels of land within the City, and the City
Council has approved such assessments; and
Resolution No. 2003-060
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted: July 22, 2003
Page 2
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments to pay
for Refuse Collection and Recycling Services rendered to eligible parcels within the
City for the period commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
WHEREAS, at the time stated in the notice, to wit: July 22, 2003, 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, is 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, 2004 through
December 31, 2004.
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
2003-2004 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 22, 2003, 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. 20034)60
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted: July 22, 2003
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 22nd day of July, 2003, by the following vote'
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT' None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOI~PH, I~yor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE ~MC, CityClerk~
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM'
M. K'/ATHE'i~INE JENSON, C~-t~ A~'torney
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2003-060
Residential Waste Fee Schedule
Adopted: July 22, 2003
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF LA QUINTA
REFUSE COLLECTION RATE AND DISPOSAL CHARGE
TAX BILLING FY 03/04- RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-060
Single Family Home/Townhouse Service Dump AB939 Proposed
Condominium/Mobile Home Fee Monthly
Rates
Individual Residence - Curb Service $ 7.37 $ 2.34 $ 0.61 $ 10.32
Tax Roll Billing
Individual Residence - Curb Service $ 8.62 $ 2.31 $ 0.61 $ 11.54
Waste Management Billing
Individual Residence - Walk-in Service $ 10.82 $ 2.27 $ 0.61 $ 13.70
Tax Roll Billing
(3 cans, bags or bundles, up to 60 ft.
distance)
Individual Residence - Walk-in Service $ 12.06 $ 2.25 $ 0.61 $ 14.92
Waste Management Billing
(3 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.