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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jim Pilmer, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: June 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
Request for a Resolution approving an extension of contract with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, d/b/a Republic Services of Aurora for refuse, recyclables, and yard waste collection services for the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to extend the contract with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, d/b/a/ Republic Services of Aurora for a one (1) year renewal. The same rates and terms as set forth in the Agreement shall apply unless otherwise modified by mutual agreement of the Parties.
BACKGROUND:
The current two (2) year contract with Allied Waste Services expires on June 30, 2014. After careful consideration and following several discussions with Allied Waste that involved various options for service with rates, it was determined by staff that it would be of best interest to extend the contract with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, d//b/a Republic Services of Aurora, in accordance with Section 4 of the contract. The extension and rates would be for a one (1) year period as referred to in "Exhibit A" which is attached. Pursuant to the original contract language, the agreement may be modified or extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
DISCUSSION:
The funds for refuse collection are budgeted in 208-1727-424-45.62 to cover the costs. This extension allows the staff to continue negotiations for services that are most beneficial to the citizens of Aurora which includes the highest customer service available, the most economical with cost effectiveness and will meet sustainable goals for the refuse collection in Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This extension will allow the refuse collection to continue without interruption of services provided to the city of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the resolution that would extend the contract with Allie...
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