Title
Memorandum of Understanding with Alachua County for Solid Waste Services (B)
Explanation
On September 27, 2004, the City Commission authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Management Services with Alachua County to authorize the County to charge certain users a lower fee than it charges the City for solid waste management services. Subsequently, the County Commission approved the First Amendment; however, they requested some revisions in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding.
The requested revisions include:
1) An amendment of the fifth whereas clause to read as follows: "WHEREAS, the County transferred $1,125,000 to the Solid Waste Fund in Fiscal Year 2003-2004 as a partial repayment of the funds that were transferred to the self-insurance fund during fiscal year 2002-2003; and
2) A requirement for the County manager to provide quarterly written reports and semiannual presentations to the City Commission on the status of the solid waste management system and opportunities to reduce the waste stream,and to develop a long-term business plan for the solid waste management system.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding Between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for Solid Waste Management Services.