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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 6.1
DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling
Services Provided by Amador Valley Industries and Establishing the 202 5-
26 Annual Assessment
Prepared by: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adopting resolutions establishing the garbage rates effective
July 1, 2025 and establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 refuse-related property tax assessment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the following: 1) Resolution Approving and
Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and 2) Resolution Amending the Schedule of Service Rates for
Integrated Solid Waste Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the annual rate adjustment will result in a 4.06% increase across all
service rates. For example, the monthly fee for residential garbage and recycling service,
collected as an annual assessment on the Property Tax bill, will increase by $1.74 for the
standard 32-gallon garbage container to a new monthly total of $44.66. Rate increases for all
service categories, including residential, commercial, multi-family, construction, and demolition
debris, are detailed in Attachment 3.
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DESCRIPTION:
In January 2005, the City executed an agreement with Amador Valley Industries, LLC (AVI) for
services that began on July 1, 2005, and continued through June 30, 2020. On June 16, 2020,
the City Council approved an Amended and Restated Agreement with AVI, extending the
contract term to 2035. The agreement introduced a new rate model that outlines annual rate
adjustments, separates component costs, and includes regular financial reviews. The financial
reviews, conducted every three years by a third-party administrator, verify the reasonableness
of costs and revenues, and ensure that AVI maintains an industry-standard operating margin.
In 2024, AVI notified the City of its intent to sell the company, which was then purchased by
Livermore Sanitation, Inc. (LSI). On August 20, 2024, the City Council approved the
assignment of the agreement to LSI and authorized the execution of a new Amended and
Restated Agreement. Livermore Sanitation, Inc. will continue to operate under the name AVI.
Annual Rate Adjustment Calculation
The current agreement provides that rates must be reasonably forecasted to provide AVI with
an appropriate level of compensation. The forecasting methodology compares customer
counts between the two most recent calendar years to calculate revenue generation based on
the level of services provided multiplied by the appropriate rates. Rates are adjusted across all
service sectors to meet the calculated revenue requirement set forth by the rate model.
As required in the agreement, the City has provided AVI with information showing the rate
calculations and assumptions. Section 5.13.1 states “…the final decision of the rate structure
rests solely with the City.” The proposed rate structure for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 is estimated to
meet the compensation requirement of $30,110,784. This compensation is possible as a result
of a proposed 4.06% increase to all categories. Attachment 4 includes a detailed description of
the methodology required by the agreement.
Detailed Comparison of Current and Proposed Rates
Attachment 5 compares the proposed rates to the current rates for all service levels. The
current rates were effective July 1, 2024 and the proposed rates would be effective July 1,
2025.
Competitiveness of Dublin Rates with Neighboring Agencies
Historically, Staff has included a comparison of the Dublin rates compared to rates charged for
similar services in surrounding communities. This comparison has focused solely on the
garbage rates, as historically, recycling and organic waste were seen as smaller,
complimentary services. This is no longer true with the implementation of SB 1383 (mandatory
organic waste disposal reduction laws), as well as other regional and statewide laws. Looking
specifically at garbage rates no longer offers a clear “apples to apples” comparison.
Recycling. For example, Livermore now charges recycling at 80% of the garbage rate,
Castro Valley is at 67%, and San Ramon at 50%, where Dublin charges 25%.
Organic Waste. The same pattern is now occurring with organic waste, in which Dublin
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charges 50% of the garbage rate and Castro Valley charges 124%, but as regulations change
and options for disposal become more limited , these services have become more expensive,
and cities are adjusting for that reality.
Overall, Dublin remains competitive, and the services offered are comparable to the cities
surveyed, especially when factoring in the different types of services provided (garbage,
recycling, organics, etc.). The current three-agency comparison is included as Attachment 6;
and as in last year’s comparison, Staff has included Castro Valley Sanitation District as part of
the average calculation in place of Pleasanton, to include three service areas that offer similar
services. Pleasanton’s cost structure has become an outlier in the Tri-Valley and when
incorporating their costs into an “area average,” it skews the perspective of Dublin’s of
competitiveness (in reality Dublin’s rates are comparable to those of Livermore and San
Ramon). Pleasanton’s costs have been included for reference only but are not included in the
three-agency average calculations.
Minimum Residential Garbage Service
Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.32 requires that all properties in Dublin subscribe to a weekly
minimum garbage service. This minimum service includes weekly curbside collection of a 32-
gallon garbage container; up to two organic waste carts (96 gallons each); up to two recycling
carts (96 gallons each); recycling collection of used oil and filters; an annual household
hazardous waste drop-off event; and three on-call bulky waste pick-ups per year. Residents
desiring larger garbage containers are billed directly by AVI for the incremental rate difference.
The City pays AVI for the service cost of the minimum residential service of a 32-gallon
garbage container with monies collected from the property tax bill.
The City Council will need to establish the annual minimum residential service, which is
collected with the property tax bill for residential properties, separately from the rates for other
levels of service. The proposed annual fee for basic residential service for Fiscal Year 2025-26
is $535.92, which is collected in two installments on the property tax bill. This equates to a total
annual increase of $20.88 ($1.74 per month) above the rate levied in Fiscal Year 2024-25, as
shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Historical Annual Fee for Minimum Garbage Service Collected with Property
Tax Bill
2023-24
2024-25
Proposed
2025-26
Annual
Change
Monthly
Change
$510.36 $515.04 $535.92 $20.88 $1.74
This base rate includes $0.45 per month to cover the cost associated with the collection being
included on the property tax bill. These funds are not paid to AVI but are retained by the City to
offset the administrative cost in preparing the tax roll. Additionally, the cost of collection and
delinquencies for the basic service is expected to be covered by the prior year fund balance,
penalties and prior year taxes collected by the County Tax Collector, and interest on funds
held prior to payment to AVI.
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Resolutions
Included in this Staff Report (Attachments 1-3) are the annual resolutions that, with City
Council adoption, will establish the collection of minimum residential garbage and recycling
service fees for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and amend the schedule of service rates for integrated
solid waste services.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A notice was placed in the East Bay Times on May 24, 2025 and May 31, 2025, notifying the
community of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed rates, and the City Council
Agenda was posted. A copy of the Staff Report and all attachments were provided to Amador
Valley Industries.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and
Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
2) Resolution Amending the Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services
3) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Proposed Adjustment to Garbage Company Rates
4) Methodology used for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Garbage Rate Adjustment in
Accordance with Agreement Between City of Dublin and Amador Valley Industries
5) Proposed vs. Current Rates
6) Local Area Rate Comparison
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 1 of 4
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION OF MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is mandated by the State of California, under AB 939 and
SB 1016, to reduce the amount of solid waste going into the landfill; and
WHEREAS, through the Mandatory Garbage Subscription Ordinance and other means, the
City of Dublin is taking a proactive stance to meet the State Mandated Goals; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Mandatory Garbage Subscription Ordinance is to protect the
health and welfare of the community, to provide recycling services to all residential property
owners, and to equally share the costs of these programs by mandating that every residence
contributes towards the cost of the service made available; and
WHEREAS, minimum service includes service described in the current Agreement with the
franchised waste hauler, Livermore Sanitation, Inc. operating as Amador Valley Industries; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this action as part of a noticed public h earing
on June 3, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve and establish the collection of minimum residential garbage and recycling service
fees by the City on the property tax bill as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and hereby
incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Staff are hereby authorized to undertake all
administrative tasks to implement the assessments, including, but not limited to an agreement with
Alameda County for collection, which may provide payment to Alameda County of its reasonable
costs of collection not to exceed 1.7% of the total amount levied.
{Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 4
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 3 of 4
Exhibit A
City of Dublin
RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM GARBAGE / RECYCLING SERVICES
(Collected With Residential Property Tax Bills)
Basis of Fees
The City has negotiated a multi-year agreement with Livermore Sanitation, Inc. operating as
Amador Valley Industries (AVI) requiring a rate adjustment to the residential minimum garbage /
recycling services collected with the property tax bills. The current annual fee of $515.04 per
year will increase $20.88 for a total of $535.92 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The annual
assessment equates to a monthly increase of $1.74, from $42.92 to $44.66. The Amended and
Restated Agreement with AVI sets the compensation for the Agreement Year that begins July 1,
2024 and provides for annual adjustments to the rates based upon annual changes in three
separate indices, two of which are maintained b y the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Refuse Rate
Index), plus pass-through disposal costs, for waste, recyclables and organics. The three indices
account for cost changes in the following categories: growth in services; labor; and all other
costs. In addition, the Agreement allows for a third-party administrator to review costs and
revenue every three years to confirm reasonableness and to ensure that an industry standard
level of operating margin in being maintained by AVI.
In order to determine the fee, the City estimates the total revenue required to pay AVI for the
Minimum Service to all residential units that are eligible to use the service, according to the
terms of the agreement. The specific factors considered in this calculation include the following
components: the residential rate for Minimum Service; estimated number of housing units
affected by the fee; costs associated with the collection of the fee as part of the Property Tax
Bill; estimated delinquencies; estimated revenues from late payments an d interest earnings; and
funds available from collections in a prior year.
Affected Parcels
Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code requires the protection of the health, safety, and
welfare of the community by requiring that all parcels obtain minimum weekly garbage service.
Residential housing units are billed for the cost of Minimum Garbage Service, which is included
with the annual property tax bill. This fee only applies to residential units which have individual
garbage containers and are not serviced by central bins. This does include duplexes and other
attached housing types, which receive individual service.
Households subject to this fee, which only receive Minimum Service, will not be billed by the
Garbage Company. Amador Valley industries will bill customers each quarter for additional
services, if a household selects weekly garbage collection of a container larger than the 32 -
gallon container included in the Minimum Service Level.
Services Provided By the Fee
Minimum service includes weekly curbside collection of: one 32 gallon garbage container; up to
two 96 gallon organic waste carts; up to two 96 gallon recycling carts; used oil and filters; an
annual household hazardous waste drop off event; and three on -call bulky waste pick-ups per
year.
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 4 of 4
Amount of the Fee
The annual amount of the assessment includes the cost of collection as well as the cost of
services over the entire year. The City makes the payment to Amador Valley Industries based
upon the current rate allowed for Minimum Residential Service.
TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT ANNUAL FEE
Each Single Family Residence $535.92
Each Condominium / Townhouse Unit $535.92
Each Duplex (2 Units) $1,071.84
Each Duplex (5 or More Units) $535.92 times the number of
units
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Attachment 2
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin executed a Collection Service Agreement with Amador
Valley Industries (AVI) on January 12, 2005; and subsequently executed six amendments to the
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement requires the City Council to adopt a rate schedule, which is
estimated to produce a specified revenue amount as identified in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the initial rate schedule with Resolution 68 -05 at a
noticed public hearing on May 3, 2005 and the Agreement provides that the City Council is
responsible for establishing all rates; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2020, the City of Dublin executed an Amended and
Restated Collection Service Agreement with AVI extending the Collection Service Agreement for
another 15-year term; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, AVI notified the City of its intent to sell the company, which was then
purchased by Livermore Sanitation, Inc. and authorized the execution of a new Amended and
Restated Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Livermore Sanitation, Inc. will continue to operate under the name AVI; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for an adjustment to the rates each July 1 st in
accordance with specified formulas; and
WHEREAS, the City has calculated the required rate adjustment necessary to generate the
agreed to compensation and applied not more than a 4.06% adjustment to the residential,
commercial, roll-off, and other collection service rates and construction and demolition debris
rates; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council conducted a noticed pub lic hearing prior to
the adoption of the new rate schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby adopt the Rate Schedule attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and by reference made a
part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, while AVI may not charge a rate for these services in
excess of the established rates, nothing shall prohibit AVI from charging a rate less than the
established amount.
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2025 Page 2 of 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon the effective date, July 1, 2025, this resolution
shall supersede all previous resolutions adopting rates for solid waste services, and the rates
adopted by this resolution shall continue from year to year.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 3
Exhibit A to the Resolution
Affected Parcels
(Rate includes $0.45 retained by City for preparing tax roll / collection.)
Residents may select a larger garbage container for an additional fee which is shown below:
64 Gallon $37.38 per month (Total = 82.04$ per month)
96 Gallon $74.77 per month (Total = 119.43$ per month)
Second Container:
Additional Large Item Collection:
Container: Container: Container:
Commercial Bin Service Rates
Commercial Can Service: Offered at locations unable to accommodate a commercial bin or with volumes deemed insufficient to utilize a commercial bin. Monthly
rate includes bin rental and once per week collection and disposal.
Rates shown on the following page are monthly rates based upon bin size and frequency of service. Rates include collection, disposal, and bin
rental.
COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY BIN SERVICES (FRONT-END-LOADER)
2025/2026 PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT TO GARBAGE COMPANY RATES
Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code requires for the protection of the health safety and welfare of the community that all parcels obtain minimum weekly
garbage service. Amador Valley Industries, Inc. is the authorized garbage collection and disposal firm operating within the City. The agreement between the City of
Dublin and Amador Valley Industries, Inc. provides that the City shall adopt a rate schedule which is estimated to allow the Company to achieve a fixed amount of
annual revenue. Therefore, the adoption of these fees will affect all parcel owners. Rates are effective July 1, 2025.
Basis of Fees
The City has negotiated a multi-year agreement with Amador Valley Industries, Inc. The Company may request a change in rates based upon a formula which
includes: changes in the Refuse Rate Index; Increased Regulatory Fees; and changes in the total tons delivered to the Landfill. In addition the Company may under
specifc criteria request an extraordinary adjustment. The additional costs of each of these components has been allocated to the three classes of service:
Residential; Commercial Bin Service; and Drop Box/Compactor.
RESIDENTIAL RATES
Company Minimum Residential Collection Rate: Applies separately to each single family unit as well as each unit within a duplex or other attached housing,
Weekly Curbside Residential Recycling; and Weekly Curbside Green Waste Recycling; Large Item Collection Service; and access to an Annual HHW drop-off
event. All containers are provided by the Company.
Minimum Cost Plus
Minimum Cost Plus
Residents may request a second garbage container which will be charged at the same rate as a first container based on the size
requested.
Residents may request additional large item collection services for a fee of :per Cubic Yard
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Size # Times Size # Times
# Yards Per Wk # Yards Per Wk
1 1 4 1
1 2 4 2
1 3 4 3
1 4 4 4
1 5 4 5
1 6 4 6
2 1 6 1
2 2 6 2
2 3 6 3
2 4 6 4
2 5 6 5
2 6 6 6
3 1 7 1
3 2 7 2
3 3 7 3
3 4 7 4
3 5 7 5
3 6 7 6
OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES:
Container Push:19.74$
Lock & Key:11.85$
Excess Waste (Cu. Yd):64.70$ per Cubic Yard
Excess Cart Exchange:19.74$
Excess Bin Exchange:78.87$
Excess Bin Cleaning:98.51$
$283.54
Per Week Per Pick-up
Excess Per Yard If Filled Above Water Level $64.70 Per Cubic Yard
is charged at 50% of the non-compacted or compacted rate as appropriate.
MISCELLANEOUS DROP BOX CHARGES
Relocation of Drop Box $167.60 Per Request
Weekly Drop Box Container Rental - After 1st Week $65.52 Per Week
Cancel Auto Pick-up Without Notice $211.13 Per Event
Handy Hauler Extra Week Rental $65.52 Per Week
Standby Time $275.18 Per Hour
DROP BOX / COMPACTOR RATES: Cost shown is on a per pick-up basis and is based upon the load not exceeding water level (Excess is charged the same
rate). Additional Miscellaneous charges may also apply.
Non-Compacted:
$4,170.56 $9,371.84
Organic material is charged at 50% of the Commercial Service rate.
Recycled Material is charged at 25% of the Commercial Service rate.
SMALL COMPACTOR SERVICE: Rates for small compactors serviced as a commercial account on a regular route shall be billed by container size at the rate of
two times the stated rate above for loose garbage.
HANDY HAULER:- One-time placement and collection of a 4
cubic yard bin, including one week container rental filled no higher
than water level:
Cost For Additional Dump:
$2,058.32 $4,658.96
$2,762.40 $6,229.92
$3,466.48 $7,800.88
$650.16 $1,517.04
$1,354.24 $3,088.00
$1,895.52 $5,363.04
$2,382.88 $6,717.28
$2,870.24 $8,071.52
$433.44 $1,300.32
$920.80 $2,654.56
$1,408.16 $4,008.80
$1,299.28 $4,550.08
$1,569.92 $5,470.88
$487.36 $1,787.68
$758.00 $2,708.48
$1,028.64 $3,629.28
Base Monthly Rate Base Monthly Rate
$216.72 $866.88
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C&D Debris Box Service: Costs shown are on a per pick-up basis
Material Type Cubic Yards Rate Material Type Cubic Yards Rate
Concrete & Asphalt Front End Loader
Per Yard Clean $137.12 Per Yard $53.81
Clean 6 $822.72 Mixed 4 (1/2 Full) $107.62
Mixed 6 $984.66 Mixed 4 $215.24
Mixed 6 (1/2 Full) $161.43
Cardboard Mixed 6 $322.86
Per Yard Clean $27.43 Mixed 7 (1/2 Full) $188.34
Clean 20 $548.60
Clean 30 $822.90 Metal
Clean 40 $1,097.20 Metal 20 $639.77
Metal 30 $731.19
Dirt Metal 40 $914.01
Clean 6 $822.25
Mixed 6 $984.66 Stucco
Per Yard Clean $137.12
Drywall Clean 6 $822.72
Per Yard Clean $65.62 Mixed 6 $984.66
Clean 20 $1,312.40
Mixed C&D
Wood Per Yard $56.68
Per Yard Clean $27.43 Mixed 15 $850.20
Clean 20 $548.60 Mixed 20 $1,133.60
Clean 30 $822.90 Mixed 30 $1,700.40
Clean 40 $1,097.20 Mixed 40 $2,267.20
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS BOX SERVICES
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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How Adjustment Factors Are Applied to Elements That Comprise Total Compensation
Annually, there is a process established where a revised total compensation figure is
developed. This calculation takes into consideration changes in the number of accounts
serviced as well as adjustments to eight elements.
1. Collection Compensation Element
2. Commercial Recycling Incentive Element
3. Disposal Compensation Element
4. Container Compensation Element
5. Recyclable Material Diversion Compensation Element
6. Organic Waste Diversion Compensation Element
7. Vehicle and Administration Element
8. Fee Compensation Element
1. Methodology for Adjusting Rates to Reflect Changes In Collection Costs
The Agreement with AVI contains a very detailed methodology for incorporating economic
changes into the annual rate adjustments. Specifically, two calculations are made as part of a
larger formula. The first is the Refuse Rate Index Adjustment (RRI) and the second an
Annual Growth factor.
Steps Required to Calculate the RRI Factor
The weighted RRI factor cannot exceed 10%, and it is calculated based on the weighted
percentage change in specific indices multiplied by the costs associated with key company
expenses. The following tables provide a summary description of how these factors are
interrelated:
STEP 1: INDICES USED IN RRI CALCULATION
Operating Cost Category Index Used
(To Produce A Weighted Adjustment)
% Index Change @
12/31/2024
LABOR Labor - Teamsters Union Local 70 Contract 3.17%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Machinery & Equipment-Parts, Attachments
and Accessories (wpu11440378) 1.71%
ALL OTHER Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers:
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
(CUURS49BSA0)
2.76%
The Company provides the City with their expenditures in each of these areas over Calendar
Year 2024. These costs are AVI expenses and exclude disposal costs or fees paid to the
City. The total costs for the year are used to determine the weighting to be applied for each of
the indices. The following table shows the actual weighting used in the FY 2025-2026
calculation.
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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STEP 2: RRI WEIGHTING FACTOR BASED ON RELATIONSHIP TO TOTAL COSTS
Operating Cost Category AVI $
reported
% Total Expenses
(Weighting Factor)
LABOR $5,959,947 40.82%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $3,821,397 26.17%
ALL OTHER $4,820,889 33.01%
TOTAL $14,602,233 100%
As mentioned earlier, these factors are applied on a weighted basis. The index factor for
each cost category is multiplied by the weighting factor. The result will produce the RRI,
which per the agreement cannot exceed 10%. The following table shows the FY 2025-2026
results:
STEP 3: RRI CALCULATION (CANNOT EXCEED 10%)
[Index Change multiplied By Weighting Factor]
Operating Cost Category % Index
Change @
12/31/2024
% Total
Expenses
(Weighting
Factor)
RRI
Index Change
x
Weighting Factor
LABOR 3.17% 40.82% 1.51%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1.71% 26.17% 0.45%
ALL OTHER 2.76% 33.01% 0.91%
TOTAL 100% 2.87%
Steps Required to Calculate the Annual Growth (AG) Factor
The AG factor uses a formula that compares revenue at two points in time. The “Beginning
Calculated Revenue” equals the current rates multiplied by the census as of the beginning of
January 2024. This is compared to the “Ending Calculated Revenue”. The Ending Calculated
Revenue is equal to the current rates multiplied by the December 2024 number of accounts
served. The adjustment reflects increases in the number of billed units served. The
methodology is relatively straight forward. The Agreement with AVI included an exhibit which
lists various service events. For example, it included the number of single family basic service
units, number of commercial bins by size, and frequency of service, etc. These are then
multiplied by the appropriate monthly rate. Residential service is a bundled rate for recycling
and garbage and, therefore, recycling is not included in the calculation. Moreover, each
single family unit is calculated at the Basic Rate regardless of whether they may have
multiple recycling or green waste bins. For the purpose of calculating growth, commercial
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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recycling bins are considered to have the same rate as commercial garbage bins with the
increase in bins from year to year factored within this formula.
For the FY 2025-2026 adjustment, the Agreement provides for the calculation to be done
based on the actual collection census data as of January 2024 and as of December 2024.
The rates used for this comparison are the rates in effect on July 1, 2024.
The FY 2025-2026 calculation showed that the “Beginning Calculated Revenue”, or the
revenue collected by AVI for all services provided for that month, was $3,167,401 and the
“Ending Calculated Revenue” was $3,209,953. This results in a FY 2025-2026 Annual
Growth Factor of 1.34%. [$3,209,953 - $3,167,401 = $42,552; $42,552/$3,167,401 = 0.0134].
Per Section 5.05.1.2 of the Agreement, if the percentage change is negative, that year’s
Annual Growth Factor is set at 0%.
Application of RRI and AG to Collection Compensation Element
The calculated FY 2025-2026 Collection Compensation Element amount is $17,206,877. In
accordance with the Amended and Restated Agreement, the total Collection Compensation
Element is broken into two amounts. 1) The amount that is to be included as part of the
annual rate adjustment $15,699,874 (Adjusted Amount) 2) The amount that will not be
adjusted annually and will be set at $840,000 for the term of the A greement. (Set Amount).
The Adjusted Amount is first adjusted by the AG Factor [$15,699,874 * (1+.0134)
=$15,910,252] and then that total is escalated by the RRI factor. [$15,910,252* (1 + .0287) =
$16,366,877]. The Adjusted Amount is then added to the Set Amount ($16,366,877 +
$840,000 = $17,206,877). This amount then flows into the projected total compensation
shown in Section 9 of this report.
2. Methodology for Adjusting Commercial Recycling Compensation
The City has agreed to provide a compensation amount to AVI for the City’s Commercial
Recycling Program. This amount is escalated each year by the RRI factor, which is
calculated as described above, and the growth in commercial recycling tonnage. As part of
the negotiation for the Amended and Restated Agreement, the City and AVI, agreed that this
element would be reset, in which a $421,795 credit is applied to the annual compensation
amount as described below. The FY 2025-2026 Commercial Recycling Compensation
Element final calculation was the following ($494,579 - $421,795 = $72,784).
The commercial recycling growth is calculated based on the total tonnage at the end of each
calendar year over the total tonnage for the previous. In years where the total tonnage has
decreased, the growth factor is set at 0%. For Calendar Year 2024, the total recycling tons
collected was 3,046.53. In 2023, AVI collected 2,975.14. This results in an increase of 2.40%
(3,046.53 – 2,975.14= 71.39; 71.39 / 2,975.14 = 2.40%). Thus, the Commercial Recycling
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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Growth Factor is 2.40%, as discussed above, which is added to the RRI factor with the
combination of the factors used to inflate the previous year’s Commercial Recycling Program
compensation amount (0.0240 + 0.0287 = 0.0527; $469,512 * 0.0527 = $25,067; $469,512 +
$25,067 =$494,579). ($494,579 - $421,795 = $72,784) This amount then flows into the
projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.
3. Methodology for Adjusting Rates to Reflect Changes in Landfill / Disposal Costs
Landfill disposal costs are established under a separate agreement between the City of
Dublin and Waste Management, Inc. AVI is required to use the disposal facility designated by
the City. AVI makes the payments for disposal costs and pays the price negotiated by the
City under the separate agreement with Waste Management. Since these are expenses
incurred by AVI, these costs must also be considered in setting the rates. The landfill
component has the following two factors that impact the rates: 1) Tip Fee Factor, and 2)
Annual Tonnage Factor.
Approved Tip Fee(ATF) Factor
In FY 2025-2026, the cost per ton for landfill fees will increase by $2.74 per ton as provided in
the disposal agreement with Waste Management , the increase for disposal is $2.69 and
$0.05 is due to increases in governmental fees. Therefore, the total disposal cost for FY
2025-2026 will be $49.12 per ton. Of this amount, $20.12 (41.0% of the per ton fee) is related
to regulatory fees and $29.00 reflects the portion paid to Waste Management for landfill
services.
The portion paid to Waste Management can increase only as provided in a Disposal
Agreement between the City and Waste Management . The regulatory fees are levied by
other agencies such as StopWaste.Org; County Local Enforcement Authority; California
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; Household Hazardous Waste Fees;
County Business License; etc. This results in an ATF Factor of 5.91%. [2025 Rate =
$49.12/ton and 2024 Rate = $46.38/ton 49.12 – 46.38 = 2.74; 2.74/46.38 = 0.0591].
Annual Tonnage (AT) Factor
The tonnage increase for the FY 2025 - 2026 adjustment is based on disposal reports for the
period January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024- and is the summation of the monthly tonnages
over this period. This amount is then compared against the previous year’s disposal tonnage.
The total disposal in 2024 was 29,083.65 tons, and in 2023, it was 27,161.74 tons. This
results in an AT Factor of 7.08%. [29,083.65 - 27,161.74 = 1,921.91; 1,921.91/ 27,161.74
=0.0708].
Application of ATF and AT Factors to Disposal Compensation Element
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
5
The Landfill Compensation Element was $1,267,481 in 2023. In accordance with the
Agreement, this amount is first adjusted by the Annual AT Factor [($1,267,481 * 0.708 =
$89,738) + $1,267,481 = $1,357,219] and then that total is escalated by the ATF factor.
[($1,357,219 * 0.0591 = $80,211) + $1,357,219 = $1,437,430]. This amount then flows into
the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.
4. Methodology Addressing Container Compensation Element
This element represents the amortized cost of carts and bins over the life of the agreement.
The allowed amount is modified by the AG factor. As noted above, this factor was calculated
at 1.34% for the FY 2025-2026 adjustment. For the FY 2024-2025 adjustment, the amount
designated for the Container Element was $335,043. Adjusting this amount by the AG Factor,
there will be a $4,490 increase in the calculated amount resulting in $339,533 to be
recovered from the rates in FY 2025-2026. [$335,043 * (1 + 0.0134) = $339,533].
5. Methodology Addressing the Recyclable Material Diversion Compensation Element
Section 5.05.08 of the Amended and Restated Agreement prescribes the process for
calculating the annual adjustment for the Recyclable Materials Diversion Compensation
Element. The City shall calculate the actual tonnage of delivered recyclable material for
processing in the prior calendar year by the anticipated per-ton tip fee to be charged during
the subsequent Agreement Year
Calendar 2024 Recycling Tonnage = 8,173.99
Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$140.94
Recyclable Materials Diversion Compensation Element = $1,152,042
This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this
report.
6. Methodology Addressing Organic Waste Diversion Compensation Element
Sections 5.05.09 and 5.05.10 of the Amended and Restated Agreement prescribes the
process for calculating the annual adjustment for the Organic Waste Diversion Compensation
Element. The Organic W aste shall be broken down into two categories, Commercial Food
Waste and All Other Organic Waste. The City shall calculate the actual tonnage of actual
organic waste delivered for processing from both Organic Waste Types to an Organic Waste
Processing Facility in the prior calendar year by the anticipated per-ton tip fee to be charged
during the subsequent Agreement Year as well as the anticipated per ton costs for hauling
and grinding the material.
Commercial Food Waste
Calendar 2024 Commercial Food Waste Tonnage = 3,210.60
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$122.82
Anticipated Per-Ton Hauling Fee =$37.03
Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee = $159.85
Calendar 2024 Commercial Food Waste Tonnage = 3,210.60
Anticipated Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee=$159.85
Commercial Food Waste Cost = $513,214
All Other Organic Waste
Calendar 2024 All Other Organic Waste Tonnage = 7,119.57
Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$42.83
Anticipated Per-Ton Grinding Fee =$24.99
Anticipated Per-Ton Hauling Fee =$37.03
Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee = $104.85
Calendar 2024 All Other Organic Waste Tonnage = 7,119.57
Anticipated Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee=$104.85
All Other Organic Waste Cost = $746,487
Organic Waste Compensation Element
Commercial Food Waste =$513,214
All Other Organic Waste = $746,487
Organics Compensation Element = $1,259,701
This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this
report.
7. Methodology Addressing Vehicle and Administration Element
Section 5.18 of the Amended and Restated Agr eement states that beginning July 1, 2020 the
baseline Vehicle and Administration Asset Element shall be set at $1,595,575. That amount
was increased to $1,611,659 to account for additional costs associated with SB 1383 . The
baseline amount shall not be subject to the annual rate adjustment. The Vehicle and
Administration Element can be adjusted, but only under the terms as prescribed under
sections 5.18 and 5.18.1 of the Agreement.
Vehicle and Administration Baseline Compensation = $1,611,549
Sections 5.18/5.18.1 Adjustments = $0
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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Vehicle and Administration Element $1,611,549
This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this
report.
8. Methodology Addressing Fee Compensation Element
As part of the Agreement with the City of Dublin, AVI is required to remit franchise taxes and
certain fees to the City of Dublin based on a percentage of its revenue. Therefore, as the
company rates go up, the Fee Element must also be adjusted in order to recognize the fees
to be paid on the new revenue.
The Fee Compensation Element shall equal:
1. (Collection + Commercial Recycling Element + Disposal + Container Elements+
Recyclable Materials + Organic Waste + Vehicle and Administration) = “base
compensation”
2. “base compensation” is divided by (one (1) minus the “Current Fee Percentage”)
[Where the “Current Fee Percentage” = 23.35%]
3. subtract “base compensation” from the obtained value
For FY 2025-2026, the Fee Compensation Element Calculation is as follows:
($17,206,877 + $72,784 + $1,437,430 + $339,533 + $1,152,042 + $1,259,701 +
$1,611,549) = $23,079,916 (base compensation)
$23,079,916 / (1- 23.35%) =$23,079,916 / (76.65%)
$23,079,916 / 76.65% = $30,110,784
For FY 2023-2024, the calculated fees payable to the City are:
$30,110,784– $23,079,916 = $7,030,868
The adjusted total compensation for the Fee Element is shown in Section 6 below.
9. City Process of Developing Rates Projected to Meet Total Compensation
The final step in developing the rates is to test the total annual expected reven ue to the
Company, when the rates are increased by different amounts. It is necessary for the
adjustment to be at a level so that the total annual projected compensation to the Company
will equal $30,110,784. The calculation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is performed using the
customer subscription figures as of December 2024.
Updated Cost
Elements
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
(Proposed
Costs)
Absolute
Change
Percentage
Change
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE
ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND
LIVERMORE SANITATION, INC. OPERATING AS AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 03, 2025
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
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Collection Element $16,539,874 $17,206,877 $667,003 4.03%
Commercial
Recycling
Compensation
Element
$47,717 $72,784 $25,067 52.53%
Disposal
Compensation
Element
$1,267,481 $1,437,430 $169,949 13.41%
Container
Compensation
Element
$335,043 $339,533 $4,490 1.34%
Recycling Disposal
Element
$1,157,932 $1,152,042 ($5,890) (0.51%)
Organics Disposal
Element
$1,101,963 $1,259,701 $157,738 14.31%
Vehicle and Admin
Asset Replacement
Element
$1,611,549 $1,611,549 $0 0%
Fee Compensation
Element
$6,720,645 $7,030,868 $310,223 4.62%
TOTAL $28,782,204 $30,110,784 $1,328,580 4.62%
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Attachment 5
Proposed vs. Current Rates
(Selected Service Levels Representing Most Common
Subscriptions)
COMPARISON OF SELECTED RATES
Current (2024/2025) vs Proposed (2025/2026)
Proposed
Increase over
2025/2026
Current
Proposed
Residential -Monthly Rates Rate
2025/2026 $ %
Minimum Residential (32) Gallon $42.92
$44.66 $1.74 4.05%
64 Gallon Residential $78.84
$82.04 $3.20 4.06%
96 Gallon Residential $114.77
$119.43 $4.66 4.06%
Sample rate categories represent 100% of residential customers
Commercial -Monthly Rates
32 Gallon Cart
$48.67
$50.65 $1.98 4.07%
64 Gallon Cart
$89.39
$93.02 $3.63 4.06%
96 Gallon Cart
$130.02
$135.30 $5.28 4.06%
1 Yard - 1 time / wk
$208.26
$216.72 $8.46 4.06%
2 Yard - 1 time / wk
$416.52
$433.44 $16.92 4.06%
3 Yard - 1 time / wk
$624.78
$650.16 $25.38 4.06%
3 Yard - 2 times / wk $1,301.37 $1,354.24 $52.86 4.06%
4 Yard - 1 Time / wk $833.03
$866.88 $33.84 4.06%
4 Yards - 2 times / wk $1,717.89
$1,787.68 $69.78 4.06%
Represents 81% of 2024 commercial customers
Drop Box - Rates Per Service
20 Yard Loose
$1,172.08
$1,219.60 $47.60 4.06%
30 Yard Loose
$1,758.13
$1,829.40 $71.40 4.06%
40 Yard Loose
$2,344.17
$2,439.20 $95.20 4.06%
Represents 85% of 2024 non-compacted Drop Box Subscriptions
30 Yard Compacted
$3,516.25
$3,658.80 $142.80 4.06%
Represents 15% of the 2024 compacted Drop Box Subscriptions
Handy Hauler Available To Residents $272.48
$283.54 $11.06 4.06%
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Proposed
Reference 3 City Dublin % Proposed Current % Increase
Residential Pleasanton Livermore Castro Valley San Ramon Average Basic Rate From Avg Rate over Prior FY
32.78$ 40.73$ 55.49$ 52.11$ 49.44$ 44.66$ -16.69%42.92$ 4.05%
n/a 60.62$ 96.38$ 85.81$ 80.94$ 82.04$ 1.36%78.84$ 4.06%
57.19$ 94.50$ 137.24$ 136.67$ 122.80$ 119.43$ -2.75%114.77$ 4.06%
Residential Notes:
Dublin: Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up);Weekly 64-gallon organics can; Weekly 64-gallon curbside recycling can;
lager size and/or additional organic and recycling carts available free upon request; compost give-back and 3 on-call bulky waste clean-ups per
year including items such as electronic waste, household batteries, tires, white and brown goods.
Livermore: FY 2025-26; Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up); Weekly 96-gallon organics can;
Weekly 96-gallon curbside recycling can.
San Ramon: Calendar Year 2025 Rates, Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up); Two weekly 64-gallon green waste can supplied by Company. ;
at no extra cost; Two 64-gallon curbside recycling and organics cans or 96-gallon can available at no extra cost, and 3 special clean-ups per year.
Castro Valley:
96 Gallon service inlcudes a 96 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green/food scrap cart and a 96 gallon recycling cart. Residents can request an additional recycling cart at no additional cost
Pleasanton: FY 2024-25 Rates; 35 Gallon Service includes 35 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green/food scrap cart and 96 gallon recycling cart. 96 Gallon service includes a 96 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green cart
and a 96 galon recycling cart. Both services have weekly pickups
Reference 3 City Proposed % Proposed Current % Increase
Commercial Pleasanton Livermore Castro Valley San Ramon Average Dublin From Avg Rate over Prior FY
1 Yard - 1 time / wk 146.74$ 119.38$
2 Yard - 1 time / wk 293.45$ 238.74$
3 Yard - 1 time / wk 440.20$ 358.12$
3 Yard - 2 times / wk 917.01$ 746.02$
4 Yard - 1 Time / wk 586.94$ 477.50$
4 Yards - 2 times / wk 1,222.71$ 994.71$
Castro Valley:
Dublin: charges 50% of the regular commercial rate for Organics and 25% for commercial recycling
San Ramon: charges 50% of the regular commercial rate for commercial recycling and organics
Livermore:
Pleasanton: charges 80% of the commercial rate for recycling and organics
Drop Box
20 Yard Loose 1,192.81$ 764.23$
30 Yard Loose 1,587.45$ 1,113.35$
40 Yard Loose 1,982.08$ 1,462.48$
30 Yard Compacted 2,771.31$ 2,905.89$
Pleasanton:
Livermore: rates do not include the cost of disposal/processing, which is assesed after collection. Staff has included an estimate cost with the above for comparison.
San Ramon:
Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information and comparison of similar levels of service according to our understanding of other agency rates.
Comparison With Proposed Rates
LOCAL AREA RATE COMPARISON
2025 Garbage Rate Comparison Survey (Prepared: May 16, 2025)
Attachment 6
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Adoption of Rates for
Garbage Collection, Disposal,
and Recycling
June 3, 2025
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Background
•2005 – Amador Valley Industries (AVI) began providing service to
the City of Dublin.
•2020 – AVI contract extended to 2035.
•2024 – AVI notified City of intent to sell company to Livermore
Sanitation, Inc.(LSI).
•2024 –Assignment of Agreement to LSI approved by City Council.
•2025 – New Amended and Restated Agreement executed.
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Background, 2
•Agreement provides for an annual rate adjustment.
•Adjustments are based on CPI Indexes, number of billed units
serviced, tonnage collected and disposal fee.
•FY 2025-26 rate increase for all services: 4.06%.
•New baseline residential rate (32-gal): $44.66/month.
–$1.74/month increase.
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Dublin Rates
•City of Dublin Basic Residential Service: $44.66/month.
•Basic Residential Service is included on the Property Tax bill.
Current Year
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Monthly
Difference
Annual
Difference
$42.92 $44.66 $1.74 $20.88
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Agency Comparison
*Pleasanton Rates:
o Vehicle parking and transfer station
in town.
o Transfer station depreciation
City Rates Compare to
Dublin %
Dublin $44.66
San Ramon $52.11 $7.45 16.69%
Livermore $40.73 ($3.93)(8.80%)
Castro Valley $55.49 $10.83 24.25%
Pleasanton* $32.78 ($11.88)(26.60%)
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Annual Rate Adjustments
•Refuse Rate Index Adjustment (RRI)
o Based on changes across three Consumer Price Indices (CPIs), weighted based
on AVI’s annual costs.
•Annual Growth (AG)
o Compares revenue at two points in time (Prior Year: January & December) to
capture increase in number of units served. Note: If change is negative, set at
0%.
•Approved Tip Fee (ATF)
o Increase in per ton charges for landfill fees for waste, organics, recycling.
•Annual Tonnage (AT)
o Change in amount of year-over-year total refuse disposed (garbage, organics,
recycling).
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Overview of Cost Elements
1.Collections Element
•Cost associated with the collection of garbage, organics, and
recycling including:
o Salaries & Benefits
o Equipment Operation & Maintenance
o Material Processing
o General Administration Costs
o Operating Ratio
•Annual Adjustment Calculated
o RRI Increase & Annual Growth
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Overview of Cost Elements, 2
2. Commercial Recycling Elements
•To incentivize AVI to increase commercial recycling.
•Amended and Restated Agreement –Reset amount.
o $421,795 credit applied to calculation
•Annual Adjustment Calculated
o RRI Increase and Annual Tonnage (Commercial Recycling)
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Overview of Cost Elements, 3
3. Waste Disposal
•City has renegotiated a long-term contract with Waste
Management
•Annual Adjustment Calculated
o Annual Tonnage (AT) and Annual Tip Fee (ATF)
4. Container Compensation Element
•Represents the cost of replacing carts and bins
•Annual Adjustment calculated
o Annual Growth Factor (AG)
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Overview of Cost Elements, 4
5. Recycling Disposal
•Recyclable Material processed at ACI –San Leandro
o City does not have an agreement (Pay Market Rate)
•Annual Adjustment Calculated
o Annual Tonnage (AT) and Annual Tip Fee (ATF)
•City Negotiating with ACI for Recycling
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Overview of Cost Elements, 5
6. Organics Disposal
•City agreement with Waste Management for Organics disposal.
•Annual Adjustment Calculated.
o Annual Tonnage and Annual Disposal Fee
•Organic Disposal Fees
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Overview of Cost Elements, 6
7. Vehicle and Administration Element
•To capture all costs associated with replacing 2/3rds of fleet
and all other capital assets.
•Costs will be reconciled once vehicles are purchased.
•Not updated by annual adjustments.
8. Fee Element
•Amount paid to City for franchise and administrative fee.
•Adjusted annually based on a percentage of AVI’s revenue.
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Annual Rate Adjustment
Elements FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 (Proposed)Difference
Collection Element $16,539,874 $17,206,877 $667,003
Commercial Recycling
Compensation Element $47,717 $72,784 $25,067
Disposal Compensation
Element $1,267,481 $1,437,430 $169,949
Container Compensation
Element $335,043 $339,533 $4,490
Recycling Disposal Element $1,157,932 $1,152,042 ($5,890)
Organics Disposal Element $1,101,963 $1,259,701 $157,738
Vehicle and Administration
Element $1,611,549 $1,611,549 $0
Fee Compensation Element $6,720,645 $7,030,868 $310,223
Total $28,782,204 $30,110,784 $1,328,580
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Recommendation
•Conduct the Public Hearing, Deliberate and Approve the
Resolution Amending the Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated
Solid Waste Services; and
•Approve the Resolution Approving and Establishing the Collection
of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
•Questions?
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