2003-25308 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25308
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 90-221 OF THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE, AND FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING RAISING THE FRANCHISE FEE PAID TO THE CITY BY PRIVATE
WASTE CONTRACTORS FROM THE CURRENT FEE OF FOURTEEN
PERCENT (14%) OF THE FRANCHISEE'S TOTAL MONTHLY GROSS
RECEIPTS FOR WASTE REMOVAL IN THE CITY, TO SIXTEEN PERCENT
(16%) OF SAID GROSS RECEIPTS, SAID RAISE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON
OCTOBER 1, 2003.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 90-221 of the Miami Beach City Code, the City
Commission may adopt a resolution once yearly, raising the amount of the
franchise fee currently paid to the City by private waste contractor franchisees,
raising said fee by up to two percent (2%) of the franchisees' total monthly gross
receipts; and
WHEREAS, the Administration now recommends that the franchise fee be raised
from the current fee of fourteen percent (14%) of the franchisee's total monthly
gross receipts for waste removal within the City of Miami Beach, to a fee of
sixteen percent (16%) of receipts, said raise to be effective on October 1, 2003;
and
WHEREAS, to consider the recommendation of the Administration, and as also
required by Section 90-221 of the City Code, a public hearing was held by the
City Commission, on July 30, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, following a duly
noticed public hearing, and pursuant to Section 90-221 of the Miami Beach City
Code, the Mayor and City Commission herein approve and authorize a raise of
the franchise fee paid to the City by private waste contractors from the current
fee of fourteen percent (14%) of the franchisees' total monthly gross receipts for
waste removal in the City, to sixteen percent (16%) of said gross receipts; said
raise to become effective on October 1, 2003.
PASSED and ADOPTED this.30th day ,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
' CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution raising the Franchise Fee paid to the City by private waste contractors from the current
fourteen percent to sixteen percent of the Franchisee's total monthly gross receipts from waste removal in
I the City.
~SSUe:
Should the Mayor and the City Commission raise the private waste collection Franchise Fee?
Item Su mmarylReco;,~inendation:
The City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 91-2742 granting Non-Exclusive waste contractor Franchise
Agreement on October 9, 1991. Chapter 90 of the Miami Beach City Code, Section 90-221 provides for
regulations, fees and procedures, and specifies that the City has the option of raising the Franchise Fee
once yearly, said raises not to exceed two percent (2%). Pursuant to City Code, the franchisees were given
a 30 day notice prior to the proposed increase. The additional revenues collected in the amount of
approximately $220,000 per year will be used by to reduce the General Fund contribution to the South
Beach Service Team by this amount. Specifically, two MSWI and two MSWII positions representing
approximately $120,000 plus benefits, and approximately $90,000 in litter control expenses such as
operating supplies, training, and repair / maintenance of small equipment and vehicles.
This fee increase affects solid waste franchisees that provide service to commercial accounts and multi-
family units. Because of the varied type of accounts serviced it is difficult to provide an average cost
increase per account. However, as an example, the average cost of waste disposal per yard is $4.50;
therefore, a ten (10) unit complex that has a two yard container that is being serviced twice a week could
incur an increase of $1.44 per month or $ .14 monthly per unit.
The administration recommends approval of the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of
Funds:
Finance Dept.
Slain-Offs:
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLOPJDA33139 · ~
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us ~
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Date: July 30, 2003
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE INCREASE OF THE
FRANCHISE FEE PAID TO THE CITY BY PRIVATE WASTE
CONTRACTORS FROM THE CURRENT FEE OF FOURTEEN PERCENT
'14%) OF THE FRANCHISEE'S TOTAL MONTHLY GROSS RECEIPTS
~OR WASTE REMOVAL IN THE CITY, TO SIXTEEN PERCENT (16%) OF
SAID RECEIPTS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS
Under Chapter 90 of the Miami Beach City Code, Section 90-221 provides for regulations,
fees, and procedures, and specifies that the City has the option of raising the Franchise
Fee once yearly, said raises not to exceed two percent and shall be imposed only by
resolution after a public hearing and thirty days prior notice to all Franchise Waste
Contractors. As a point of comparison, the following table lists, in ascending order, the
residential solid waste service rates of several local municipalities:
MUNICIPALITY
Coral Gables 12%
Miami-Dade County 15%
Miami Beach 16 %
North Miami 17.5%
Miami 20%
(Proposed Increase)
The proposed Franchise Fee increase from fourteen percent (14%) to sixteen percent
(16%) will generate additional estimated revenue of $220,000 per year. The additional
revenues collected in the amount of approximately $220,000 per year will be used by to
reduce the General Fund contribution to the South Beach Service Team by this amount.
Specifically, two MSWI and two MSWII positions representing approximately $120,000
plus benefits, and approximately $90,000 in litter control expenses such as operating
supplies, training, and repair / maintenance of small equipment and vehicles.
This fee increase affects solid waste franchisees that provide service to commercial
accounts and multi-family units. Because of the varied type of accounts serviced it is
difficult to provide an average cost increase per account. However, as an example,
the average cost of waste disposal per yard is $4.50; therefore, a ten (10) unit complex
that has a two yard container that is being serviced twice a week could incur an
increase of $1.44 per month or $ .14 monthly per unit.
JMG:RCM:FHB:AZ
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE S HEREBY given' that a public hearing will be held by the Mayor and
City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers,
3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Co,nvention C~nter Drive, Miami Beach, Florida,-on!
Wednesday, July 30, 2~, at 10:45 a,m., purSuant to Section 90-221 of the{
Miami Beach City Code,,to consider raising the Franchise Fee paid to the City by
=rivate Waste Contractors from the currant fee of Fourteen Percent (14%) of the
Fmnchisaes Total Monthly Gross Receipts for Waste Removal in the City, to Sixtasn
Percent (16%) of said gross receipts.
Inquiries may be directed to Public Works at (305} 673-7080.
INTERESTED PARTIES ars invited to appsar st this meeting, or be represented by an
agent, or to express their views in writing addressed to the City Commission, c/o tha
City Clerk. 1700 Convention Ce~er Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Flodde
33139. Copies of this ordinance are available for public inspection du~ing normal
business hours in the City Clerk's Office, !700 Convanflo~ Center Drive, 1st Floor,
City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. ~is meeting may be continued and under sucfl
c~rcumstancsa additional legal nofloe would not be 13'ovided.
Robert E, percher, C~y Clerk
Pursuant to Section 286,0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby aclvisss the public that: if a
ppoal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing, such person must ensure that a
ved3atlm record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony ~nd
evidence upon which the appeal Is to be l~ased, This notice doe~ not constitute
consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otne~v~ce inadmissible or
irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals net athem4se
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