ADMINISTRATION - Joe Huss, Finance Director
Title
ADOPT 2020 SANITATION UTILITY FUND BUDGET
Background
Council reviewed the proposed 2020 Sanitation Utility Fund Budget at the December 2, 2019 Workshop. At the Workshop, Council provided direction to bring forward for adoption the budget as presented on that date.
After significant upheaval in the fund’s 2019 operations including adjusting for changes in the recycling market and a significant drop in disposal costs, the Sanitation Fund has settled into a more stable operating mode. While there is still some volatility in the recycling market, the level of unpredictability is much less than that of early 2019. However, based on operating losses incurred over the past two years, staff is recommending an increase in rates per the following table:
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Service |
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2019 |
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2019 |
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32 Gallon |
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$33.00/QTR |
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$36.00/QTR |
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64 Gallon |
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$43.50/QTR |
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$46.50/QTR |
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96 Gallon |
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$58.50/QTR |
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$61.50/QTR |
The attached 2020 Sanitation Utility Fund Budget incorporates the items discussed above, per Council direction.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution contained herein.
Body
WHEREAS, the proposed Sanitation Utility Enterprise Fund Budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2020 has been prepared by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined, studied, and reviewed said proposed Sanitation Utility Enterprise Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, after due consideration and deliberation, made such amendments and adjustments in the proposed Sanitation Utility Enterprise Fund Budget as they consider necessary, desirable, or expedient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. That the proposed Budget for the Sanitation Utility Fund attached hereto is approved.
2. That the 2020 appropriations attached hereto are approved.
3. That the 2020 funding sources and fee adjustments identified and attached hereto and reflected in the City’s fee schedule are approved.
That the City Manager is authorized and directed to implement and to administer, within the budgetary funding limits and within adopted City policy and relevant State and City laws and regulations, said approved Sanitation Utility Enterprise Fund Budget.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine on this 16th day of December, 2019.