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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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June 9, 2004
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 29, 2004
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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2004/05 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report for County Service Area No. 8 (North Fair Oaks Area)
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Recommendation
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Adopt a Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2004/05 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report for County Service Area No. 8 (North Fair Oaks area).
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Previous Board Actions
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Entered into a franchise agreement with Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) for garbage and recyclables collection services in County Service Area No. 8 (CSA8).
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Adopted an Ordinance, which requires that charges for defined user categories in CSA8 be collected together with property taxes for a portion of the cost of garbage and recyclables collection.
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Adopted the current garbage and recyclables collection user charge base rate for CSA8 on January 27, 2004. The current user charge base rate is $18.05 per month.
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Key Facts
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The County Ordinance Code requires a public hearing before your Board prior to adopting the annual Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report.
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The adopted 2004/2005 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report must be filed with the County Controller by August 15.
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Discussion
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CSA 8 provides garbage and recyclables collection service in the North Fair Oaks area through a franchise agreement with BFI. The County generates the revenue to pay BFI for the minimum level of service required by the County Ordinance Code by charging each affected parcel a user fee.
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The adoption of the 2004/05 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report and its filing with the Clerk of the Board will result in the user charges contained therein being placed on the tax roll. The charges will appear on the 2004/05-tax bill of each affected property and be collected in the same manner as the property tax. The recommended action, the setting of a public hearing on the user charge report is a procedural first step in this process.
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Vision Alignment
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We believe our recommendation is consistent with the Shared Commitment to “responsive, effective and collaborative government, and Goal Number 21, “County employees understand, support and integrate the County vision and goals into their delivery of services” as the 2004/05 Garbage and Recyclables Collection Charges Report is the result of a collaborative effort between county staff and the North Fair Oaks Council.
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Fiscal Impact
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There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action of setting a public hearing.
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There will be an impact to the properties in CSA8 if your Board determines to implement the charges. The base rate is currently $18.05 per month.
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There is no impact to the General Fund.
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