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M collectors proposed that the "small every other week" service would be the same fee amount as the "small every week" service. Table 1 is for the base trash collection, trash disposal and recycling services only before taxes. The City proposed to do the billing. The City would pay required taxes to the state and counties, but pass these taxes on to residents within the total trash/recycling rates charged as a part of the City utility bill. The base prices in Table 1 do not include any government taxes on the trash services. Additional prices for yard waste and other optional collection services were proposed but are not included in this price analysis memo. The recycling service proposed calls for a standard, every other week single -stream collection system. The collectors proposed for the collectors to own the carts for all service types: trash, recycling and optional yard waste. The collectors proposed that their prices would increase annually proportional only to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposed prices do not include any form of annual fuel cost adjustment or surcharge. The collectors' proposal does not include any collections from City buildings, parks or special events. Preliminary Estimates of City Administrative Costs The negotiated proposal was the result of several meetings between the City staff team and the residential collectors. A set of collection service specifications was developed. These service specifications outline the various responsibilities proposed for the collectors vs. the City. In general terms, the City would likely provide the following administrative services to support the new system: ♦ Contract management, including executing and monitoring a new collection services agreement with the collectors. ♦ Establish a new, dedicated solid waste management fund. ♦ Set up the trash/recycling rates to be incorporated into the City's existing utility billing system. ♦ Manage and operate the new trash/recycling billing system, including (but not limited to): o Receiving residents' orders for level of service (including any optional services such as yard waste collection); o Itemizing various unit base collection fees; o Calculating appropriate state and county taxes (depending on the location of the residence); o Receiving and accounting for residents' payments; and o Identifying and managing delinquent accounts. City public education, awareness and outreach activities (e.g., providing clear guidance for residents about the new system, including materials handling, storage and set -out instructions).