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City Council Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011 Page 6of8 HHW costs increase 20% in 2011 (reflecting increased participation this year) and then 5% in 2012 and 2.5% each year in 2013 -2015 The cost of salaries and benefits for staffing allocated to the program increases an average of 5% per year. Under these assumptions the net impact on the Solid Waste and Recycling Fund would be minimal and the Fund would maintain a positive Fund balance through 2015. The 32 Gallon Prepaid Sticker will remain at $3.00 each. The new rate increases will go into effect on August 1, 2011. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Persichetti, 1402 Taft Place, Louisville, CO preferred the cost of the program not be increased. He supported maintaining the 50 cents administrative fee and minimizing the CPI formula- allowed fee increases, by applying revenues received for recyclable materials. He supported the use of revenues to fund Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection and requested the apportionment continue for the coming years of the service contract. He urged staff to continue to apply the remainder of the recyclables revenues to our individual account costs. He addressed recycling and stated the more available for sale, the more revenues are returned to the city and more funds are available to apply against the overall program costs. He noted the City still has lower rates with the community -wide program than through individual accounts with separate service providers and there is no charge for recyclable materials. The costs for compost containers are far lower than for trash containers. He endorsed the resolution. Public Works Director Phare noted the Household Hazardous Waste $10.00 per visit co -pay was eliminated. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton addressed a typographical error in Section 3 of the Resolution and requested the word Perorations be corrected to read Pro rations. Mayor Sisk addressed Boulder County's new Household Hazardous Waste facility and noted there is no charge and the system is very user friendly. He encouraged Louisville residents to use the facility. He requested if additional funds are available, they be allocated to special events to increase recycling. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Marsella moved to approve Resolution No. 43, Series 2011, as revised, seconded by Councilor Dalton. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7 -0. APPROVE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF AT T MOBILITY CLAIM FOR REFUND OF TAX ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES