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152 Member DeBenedet suggested, since organic collections would soon be <br />153 mandated, it not be included in evaluation criteria, and once in place another RFP <br />154 could be developed. <br />155 <br />156 Chair Vanderwall suggested that alternatives be considered for three (3) year and <br />157 five (5) year contracts; opining that the longer the contract the more advantageous <br />158 to vendors and their costs and subsequent costs for their proposals for vehicle and <br />159 equipment amortization. <br />160 <br />161 Further discussion included the illegality per City Code for people scavenging <br />162 recyclables from collection points, while recognizing the difficulty in observing <br />163 and enforcing compliance, especially with a higher concentration of aluminum <br />164 cans at various area athletic events, but violations definitely affecting the City's <br />165 revenue stream from recyclables. Mr. Pratt noted that the Police Department was <br />166 aware of the problem. <br />167 <br />168 Regarding Member Gjerdingen's ongoing concerns regarding participation by <br />169 multi- family complexes in residential recycling opportunities, Mr. Pratt noted that <br />170 staff provides educational materials to the managers /owners of those buildings; <br />Page 4 of 10 <br />