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Code enforcement related to solid wastes; and Payment to the annual CIP (capital improvement plan) for road improvements and re- development. The City noted that garbage trucks contribute to road damage in alleys and some streets, especially problems with some alley corners. They make a transfer from the solid waste enterprise fund to the general fund to cover the additional costs for road maintenance associated with the collection of the solid wastes. A transfer of $150,000 is planned for 2009. Highlights of the city of Robbinsdale organized collection system include: Cost effective rates for: ► Weekly refuse collection in a three-tier volume -based rate schedule; ► Unlimited yard waste collection during spring, summer, and fall; ► Every other week recyclables collection; and ► Bulky item collection. City utility based fee collection system added to other utility services billing that allows the City to generate revenues to cover road maintenance costs attributed by the City to solid waste collection trucks. Management of the solid wastes by receiving monthly reports and directing refuse to the Hennepin County facility. No additional cost of services to the City buildings. Contracted rate increases for yard waste and recycling to control cost increases over the five-year term of the contract. Annual cost increase set at less than 3% per year. Built in, step -based, fuel adjustment clause to control cost increases associated with rising diesel fuel prices. Percentage increase capped at 6%. Buffalo Currently Buffalo contracts with Waste Management for residential MSW and recyclable material collection services. Residents may choose from three levels of service including a 35 gallon, 65 gallon or 95 gallon service. Residents are billed for their garbage collection service by the City on their utility bill. All residents must contact Waste Management to arrange pickup of additional waste. In this case, the hauler sends the resident a bill for these additional items. Residents may take advantage of clean-up days offered by the City to dispose of appliances for a fee at a specified location. Single sort recycling for residents is included in all three service options. In addition to Waste Management providing collection services, the City staff provides some collection services. In Buffalo, City staff provides holiday tree pickup one day each year in January at no additional cost to the resident. City staff also designates one day each year to collect bagged leaves at no additional cost to the resident. 58 •Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC R - Analysis of Waste Collection Service Arrangements.doc June 2009