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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 SOLID WASTE 04-03-06 AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: APRil 3, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMICS, INC. TO PREPARE A SOLID WASTE BASE YEAR STUDY FOR SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD SUMMARY In order to more accurately measure City compliance with the AB-939 diversion requirements, up-to- date solid waste data is essential. The City's annual report currently utilizes 2001 as the base year. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. in the amount of $43,450 to prepare a new base year study which will establish 2005 as the new base year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. in the amount of $43,450 to prepare a new base year study for submittal to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). FISCAL IMPACT Adequate funds are available in for this project in the Public Works Department Operating Budget Account No. 01-401-6010. BACKGROUND Each year staff submits an annual report to the CIWMB which, among other information, contains a measurement of the City's solid waste diversion for the reporting period. This measurement requires the establishment of a base year in which the amount of solid waste generated in the jurisdiction must be determined. Therefore, it is important that the base year data accurately represents the amount of waste generated by the City's residents and businesses. This data extends beyond the waste collected, diverted and disposed by the hauler and includes other private sector activity including source reduction and other recycling efforts. During the SB-1066 Time Extension process, CIWMB staff recommended that the City update its base year study this year. Approval of a Consultant Services Agreement with Economics, Inc. to Prepare a Solid Waste Base Year Study for Submission to the California Integrated Waste Management Board April 3, 2006 Page 2 Later this year staff will develop a new Solid Waste Contract for bid. The use of a new base year study will greatly assist staff in developing the various performance and service standards that will be in the contract documents. This study will also provide potential bidders with timely data on which to base their bids. Staff has utilized EcoNomics, Inc. to successfully guide the City through the SB-1066 Time Extension Process. EcoNomics, Inc. has demonstrated expertise including efforts in Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to complete the CIWMB base year study. Staff anticipates that the study will be completed and ready for submission to the CIWMB late this summer. Tim D. Serlet Director of Public Works/City Engineer Joe Meyers Administrative Services Manager TDS: JM: cog: Approval of a CSA with EcoNomics for Base Year Study.doc.