| | | | | | | | City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
September 14, 2021 |
| | | | | | | | SUBJECT:
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., (TDS) a franchise for the provision of solid waste, recycling, yard trimmings, and bulky waste collection, transfer, and disposal services -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Conservation Program Coordinator |
| | | | | | | | ITEM SUMMARY:
On August 25, 2020 City Council directed staff to enter into contract negotiations with Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and to return in February with an update to City Council. A City contract negotiation team including staff from CMO, Legal, Purchasing, Public Works, Customer Care, and other areas was assembled. The consultant from Burns and McDonnell who previously assisted with the City’s 2012 contract negotiations, Scott Pasternak, was also hired to assist with evaluating any new contract proposal from TDS. In February 2021, staff provided City Council with an update on the progress of contract negotiations. Council approved of the current status, and directed staff to finalize contract items and terms. Granting TDS a franchise by Ordinance is the first step in approving a new solid waste agreement. City Council will have the opportunity to review the proposed contract prior to the 2nd Public Hearing and request to approve a Franchise Agreement. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approximate annual revenue and costs: $8,000,000,000 - $10,000,000 annually |
| | | | | | | | SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Deputy City Secretary |
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