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Home My WebLink About15.F.4. Clean-Up Day Price Increases / s: I::. 'f City of Shakopee CONSftvT Memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Tracy Schaefer, Assistant to the City Administrator SUBJECT: Clean-Up Day Price Increases MEETING DATE: March 4, 2003 Introduction Staff is proposing an increase in gate fees to cover the costs of Clean Up Day. Background City staff is planning on holding the annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 3 from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. I have attached a brief summary of Clean-Up Day for those that are unfamiliar with the program. Due to increasing disposal and labor costs, and new budget reductions, the City of Shakopee will not break even at its annual Clean-Up Day, unless gate fees are increased. Last year, the City received $12,409 in revenues from grant monies, gate fees, and reimbursements for items like scrap metal; however, the total cost to the City was $20,745.52, thus leaving a $9,336 deficit to be taken from general fund money. For the first time, City will receive roughly $1,200 from the City's recycling rebate program with Dick's Sanitation that will be used to offset costs of Clean Up Day. Staff does not want to eliminate this increasing popular city program (over 350 participants last year), but it does realize with the current financial picture ofthe City that the extra money does not exist in the General Fund. City staff therefore recommends increasing the gate fees to cover Clean Up Day costs. Proposed 2002 Price 2003 Prices Recycling Fee $15 $20 Tipping Fee - Car $25 $30 Tipping Fee - Trailer $30 $35 Tipping Fee - Pick-Up Truck $30 $35 Mattress/Box Spring $15 $20 Tires (Off Rim) $3 $5 Tires (On Rim) $5 $6 Console TV or Stereo $0 $20 The above prices are still much cheaper than the going market rate. Residents also have the option to dispose curbside most large bulk items like appliances every Wednesday 1 with Dick's Sanitation for a fee. Staffhas also added $20/console TV or console stereo due to the high cost to dispose of these items. In previous years, Clean Up Day lasted until 12:30, but staff is proposing 12:00 to also decrease some labor costs, Action Approve the following change in 2003 Clean Up Day gate fees. If the Council concurs, it should, by motion: Proposed 2002 Price 2003 Prices Recycling Fee $15 $20 Tipping Fee - Car $25 $30 Tipping Fee - Trailer $30 $35 Tipping Fee - Pick-Up Truck $30 $35 Mattress/Box Spring $15 $20 Tires (Off Rim) $3 $5 Tires (On Rim) $5 $6 Console TV or Stereo $0 $20 2 Clean Up Day - May 3rd On Saturday, May 3rd, between the hours of7:30 am -12:00 pm the City of Shako pee in cooperation with Louisville Township, Jackson Township and Scott County will provide disposal of recyclable items. Recyclable items shall include the following items only: Yard waste, car batteries, tires (4 tire limit), brush, scrap metal and major appliances-2 appliance limit (refrigerator, stove, freezer, etc.) and electronics (microwave, computer, TV). Residents wishing to dispose of ANY other refuse other than what is described as recyclable items will be charged a flat fee based on the type of vehicle transporting said refuse (see tipping fees for refuse loads below). The disposal site will be located behind the Shakopee Municipal Services building, 500 Gorman Street, 952-233-3800. (See map for directions). Here are a few simple rules that will be enforced at the disposal site: 1. City of Shakopee, Jackson and Louisville Township ResidentIBusiness LD.'s will be checked to ensure Shakopee, Jackson and Louisville Township Residency. 2. NO liquids, paints, or chemicals. 3. NO logs or stumps. Brush is OK if cut in 6' lengths and less than 3' in diameter, 4. NO contractor building material debris (including lumber). 5. NO vehicles larger than a pick-up truck. 6. NO more than 2 appliances per vehicle. 7. NO more than 4 tires per vehicle. 8. NO water softeners or dehumidifiers. 9. Yard waste constitutes grass, leaves, garden material and brush. 10. Electronics (microwave, computer, stereo, television) WILL be accepted. A $20 fee will be charged to those vehicles for recyclable and refuse items. Extra tires will be taken for an additional fee of$3.00 each off the rim, and $5.00 each on the rim. Clean Up Day is funded in part through grants received from Scott County. In addition to Clean Up Day, the Parks and Recreation Department is also hosting the "For Your Parks Day" from 9:30 am - 11 :30 am. Enjoy the beauty and fresh air of the outdoors while you lend a helping hand in enhancing Shakopee's unique park and trail system, Volunteers will be spring cleaning various parks and trails that need a little TLC (picking up refuse). Bring your family/group or work individually to show pride in your community parks. If you or a group would like to volunteer, please contact Brad Eller at 952-233-3835 or by email at beller@ci.shakopee.mn.us to schedule a specific park site. Shakopee Rotary is Looking For Your Help on Saturday, May 3rd Rotary is working in conjunction with the City of Shakopee's Spring Cleanup and Bridging, Inc. Rotary is looking for donations of unwanted furniture and household items. Come directly to north side ofthe building. No waiting line! For more information or to schedule a pick-up, contact: Lee Hennen at 952-445-1922. To qualify, Rotary asks that all donations be in good condition, clean, undamaged, and not worn beyond a respectable life. Rotary welcomes your donations of: Furniture . Beds . Lamps . Dressers . High Chairs . Tables . Bed Frames . Sofas Households . Ironing Boards . Dishes . Small Appliances . Bakeware . Silverware . Lamps . PotslPans . Glassware Linens . Bedding . Towels . Pillows . Blankets Specialty Items for Infants and Children . Bicycles, Tricycles . Games and Toys Bridging, Inc. serves people in need based on qualified referrals from Social Service agencies and churches in the seven county metropolitan area. All donations are tax deductible (thrift market value).