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of 9.75% and the Ramsey County CEC — County Environmental Charge of 28%. That <br /> fee/tax pays for the operation of the transfer/processing facility jointly own/ran by Ramsey <br /> and Washington county <br /> Contract language acknowledges the November, 2024 ballot question and if voters <br /> approve organized collection, the contract will commence April 1, 2025. Planning, toter <br /> rollout, etc. will all begin after the November ballot question, if approved; so <br /> implementation and collection will begin the first week of April. <br /> Staff is confident of LRS's ability to manage the roll-out as they have significant <br /> experience in said activity. Similarly, they have a robust customer service/call center <br /> located in Minnesota. They operate out of a facility located on University Avenue and <br /> 27t" in Northeast Minneapolis, and will be purchasing two brand new trucks to service the <br /> account. They are working on routes and will either do a four or five day collection. <br /> Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: <br /> 1. Maintain good infrastructure that is safe and affordable. <br /> 2. Financial stability, structurally balanced based on traditional sources that fund the <br /> needs of the community without relying on the levy reduction balance. <br /> The City invests more in its streets than any other infrastructure component. Over $35 <br /> million has been invested in rebuilding/maintain our city streets since 2007. Scientific <br /> studies, dating back decades detail that weight— axle weight specifically, is the single <br /> most critical factor in pavement degradation. Garbage Trucks represent one of the <br /> highest axle weights on municipal roads — equal to the impact of 1,700 cars for one <br /> garbage truck. <br /> Financial Impact: <br /> Substantive savings to residential customers. Substantive reductions in impact/wear <br /> and tear on streets which over time will result in savings. Execution of the contract will <br /> not result in measurable administration or other costs as existing staff will manage <br /> implementation. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Approve contract with LRS of Minnesota, LLC. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Nyle Zikmund <br /> City Administrator <br /> MU210\313\968781.v1 <br />