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CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />May 20, 2015 <br />Mr. Tim Scott <br />President, South Bend Common Council <br />4`h Floor, County -City Building <br />South Bend, IN 46601 <br />Re: Ordinance Amendment to South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 16, Article 2, Sections 16 -6 and <br />16 -8 Regarding Fees for City Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste Materials <br />Dear President Scott: <br />Last year during the budget process, it was identified that the ongoing fees charged for the collection <br />and disposal of solid waste needed adjusted in order to cover the basic costs of providing the service. <br />The costs for personnel salaries, wages and benefits, fuel, tipping fees, new technically advanced trucks <br />and equipment, maintenance, and overhead have risen since the last increase in 2008. Expenses have <br />outpaced revenues for the past few years which led to a declining fund balance in the Solid Waste fund. <br />During the budget process, it was suggested that the fees would need to be increased by approximately <br />$1.00 per month per household in 2015. <br />The City is recommending that the Council pass a two - tiered fee increase per the attached ordinance for <br />2015 and 2016. The effective date for the first increase would be August 1, 2015. The recommended <br />fees would support a more evenly balanced budget and would be competitive with fees in surrounding <br />communities. <br />Either Dr. Boyles or I will present this ordinance at the Council's Committee meeting and at the public <br />hearing. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know. <br />As always, thank you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eric C. Horvath <br />City of South Bend <br />Executive Director Public Works <br />� KY 2G 2' <br />4 <br />_. -_1 <br />C tTY CLE:M,,t ::. >«,; ;a q,-ND, Its <br />