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City Council Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011 Page 5 of 8 lines of skin care; Sanitas and Cowgirl. Sanitas is sold nationally and will soon be sold internationally. Cowgirl is a new line sold in natural markets such as Whole Foods. They employ 30 people and need to increase their space for manufacturing. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem asked if they will be able to occupy the space by November 2011. Ms. Crary stated they should be in the building by November 2011. Mayor Sisk welcomed Rocky Mountain Natural Labs, to Louisville. MOTION: Councilor Sackett moved to approve Resolution No. 41, Series 2011, seconded by Councilor Clabots. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7 -0. RESOLUTION No. 43, SERIES 2011 ESTABLISHING REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND COMPOSTABLES COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FEES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2011 FOR THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Public Works Director Phare explained in June of 2009 the City implemented the Single Hauler Collection Program. The contract with Western Disposal provides for an annual cost adjustment based on the Consumers Price Index changes from year to year. The first contract year's adjustment was 1.053 This cost increase was not passed along to rate payers but was absorbed into the waste collection enterprise. Staff estimates the price adjustment due Western for the 2nd year of the contract will be 3.25 The cost increase for collections services for the first two years of the program is 4.34 There are just under 5,000 accounts participating in the City's Single Hauler Collection program. The administrative fee of 50 cents per month generates about $30,000 per year. Revenue from recyclables currently generates $3,000 to $4,000 per month. In 2011 the revenue from recyclables is projected to be $37,500.The increase in revenue from recyclables makes it possible to maintain the administrative fee at 50 cents per month, minimize the cost increase that the City passes on to residents and fund the household hazardous waste (HHW) program enabling Louisville residents to drop off HHW at no charge. The effect of this on the Solid Waste and Recycling Fund reflects the following assumptions: No increase in the 50 cents per month administrative fee The CPI cost increase due to Western Disposal averages 1.5% in 2012 through 2015 Rates for residents increase 4.34% in 2011 (1.81% for the year, reflecting the proposed August 1 implementation) and thenl.5% in 2012 and 1.0% in 2013- 2015 Revenue from recyclables increases 3.0% per year