Title
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Republic Services Request for an Extraordinary Recycling Processing Rate Increase for the Ensuing Contract Year
Requested Action
Discussion and possible action regarding an additional extraordinary rate increase for recycling processing costs incurred by Republic Services.
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to implement the requested extraordinary processing fee of 68 cents per month per resident.
Description/History
The City of Mansfield, Texas, entered an agreement with Republic Services to provide solid waste and recycling services on behalf of and for the City of Mansfield, Texas. The Contract with Republic expires on September 30, 2023. Contractually, Republic is allowed to petition the City Council for extraordinary costs increases for recycling services because of the current macroeconomics within the recycling industry.
Justification
The cost to processing recyclable material has more than doubled since October 1, 2018. Republic Service is asking to pass on to the customers its actual cost of recyclable material.
Funding Source
Prepared By
Peter Phillis, Deputy City Manager
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