A revenue sufficiency analysis of the Solid Waste Enterprise account was performed by SCS Engineers. The study recommended an increase in the solid waste collection and disposal fees for approximately 19,600 single-family households receiving service.  The previous rate adjustment ($2.00 increase) occurred in 2014.  It is not sustainable to continue with the same level of service, while maintaining adequate capital reserves, without the proposed change in rates.

A rate schedule for 4th Qtr. – FY2021 through FY2026 was developed to satisfy operating and capital requirements, and to minimize large cost increases to customers in the future.

The initial increase will be from $18.00 per month to $20.00 per month effective April 1, 2021.  Subsequent adjustments will be an FY2024 increase to $21.00 per month and an FY2026 increase to $22.00 per month.

The minimum income level for discounted rates was updated to reference a U.S. Department of Health & Human Services poverty level rather than listing a specific dollar amount.  Based on that guideline, the limit for 2021 will be $17,240.