Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Public Works - Sanitation
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Sanitation Department Increase of Commercial & Residential Service Fees, Landfill, and Transfer Station Tipping Fees
Body
Information Contact: Eugene McKinnie, Sanitation Division Director
Phone Number: 404.294.2177
PURPOSE:
To approve Sanitation’s proposed increase in commercial service fees, residential fees, and landfill & transfer station tipping fees. The increase will occur incrementally over the next five (5) years, beginning 2026 through 2030 (see below).
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Actual |
Proposed |
Proposed |
Proposed |
Proposed |
Proposed |
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2025 |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
2029 |
2030 |
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Residential Service Fee |
0% |
24.8% |
10% |
10% |
10% |
5% |
|
Commercial Service Fee |
0% |
24.8% |
10% |
10% |
10% |
5% |
|
Landfill/Transfer Station Service Fee |
0% |
5% |
5% |
5% |
5% |
5% |
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All Other Services Fee |
0% |
24.8% |
10% |
10% |
10% |
5% |
NEED/IMPACT:
These increases in revenue are needed to meet requirements, which includes funding CIP (Capital Improvement Projects); provide sufficient debt service coverage in accordance with the Fixed Charges Coverage Ratio Covenant and anticipated future bond covenants; and establish an unrestricted cash reserve. Additionally, the increase is needed to maintain operations and enable the department to return to operating a self-sustaining enterprise fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The department’s comprehensive solid waste management operation requires the additional funds for salaries, increased fuel costs, purchase/maintenance of equipment and investment in capital projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the proposed fee increases effective 2026 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.