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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 17, 2015 2 <br /> <br />America. They are a Fortune 500© organization and in 2006, 2007, and 2008 were named by <br />Forbes Magazine as one of the “Most Trustworthy Companies” in the United States. Republic <br />Services currently has approximately 150,000 residential customers and 12,000 commercial <br />customers in the greater Twin Cities area. They provide contracted solid waste and recycling <br />services for about 20 communities in the metro area, including the cities of New Brighton and <br />Shoreview. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff indicated that staff has negotiated the final draft of the contract with <br />Republic Services for residential recycling services, and plans to have a contract prepared for the <br />Council’s consideration at the City Council meeting on February 23, 2015. A few highlights of <br />the draft contract are provided below. <br /> <br /> The Contractor shall be responsible and pay for all aspects of cart management and <br />operations, including: receiving, assembly, distribution (aka new cart “roll out”), excess <br />cart inventory, (i.e., provide “warehouse” services), cart switches/replacements, cart <br />maintenance, repair or replacement of damaged carts, and manage all aspects of warranty <br />repairs. <br /> The Contractor shall provide recycling and solid waste collection services at the City <br />owned and operated buildings and parks at no additional cost to the City. <br /> The Contractor and the City shall work together in the preparation and distribution of <br />educational materials to insure accurate information and program directions. The <br />Contractor shall pay for the annual design, printing and mailing of a curbside program <br />flyer <br /> The Contractor shall conduct its own promotions and public education to increase <br />participation. The publicity and promotion program may include articles for city <br />newsletters, public appearances, provision of information for local environmental groups, <br />or attendance at public events sponsored by the City. The Contractor shall at a minimum <br />provide one (1) newsletter article per year. <br /> Recyclables Collection shall be $3.03 per eligible residential dwelling unit per month for <br />weekly recycling service with an annual CPI of up to three (3) percent. Eligible residential <br />dwelling units with more than one (1) cart will be charged an additional fee of $2.00 per <br />household per month per cart. <br /> Recyclables Collection shall be $55.00 per eligible multi-dwelling unit per month for each <br />four yard container serviced once per week or $4.25 per eligible multi-dwelling unit per <br />month for each 65 gallon cart serviced once per week. <br /> The processing fee for all recyclable material commodities shall be $66.00 per ton with an <br />annual CPI of up to three (3) percent. <br /> The Revenue Share on all commodities shall be split between the City and the Contractor <br />at a rate of 80% for the City and 20% to the Contractor. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff stated that staff has applied for a Public Entity Innovation Grant (PEIG) <br />through Ramsey County for residential recycling carts. At this time, the County is still in the <br />process of reviewing the City’s grant application. PEIG grants are typically awarded up to <br />$100,000 for the purchase of recycling carts. However, the City is applying for $125,000 to cover <br />the entire cost for the transition to recycling carts. If the City receives a PEIG in the amount <br />$100,000 for the purchase of recycling carts, the City would then need to use the reserves within