HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-039 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Murrey's Disposal Company, Inc. (D/B/A DM Disposal) For Solid Waste Services Resolution 19-039
RESOLUTION NO. 19-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MURREY'S DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC. (D/B/A DM
DISPOSAL) FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
RECITALS:
A. In early 2019,proposals were solicited for the collection of solid waste and recycling
in the City of Port Townsend. The City received one proposal, from Murrey's
Disposal Company, Inc.
B. Murrey's Disposal Company,Inc.,has provided solid waste and recycling collection
in the City of Port Townsend for over twenty years.
C. City staff, as well as the City Council, analyzed the Murrey proposal along with
three other options for services, including reverting to the State Utilities and
Transportation Commission regulated tariff and forming a public utility.
D, The City Council Finance and Budget Committee concluded that the Murrey
proposal with modifications, such as providing smaller can sizes,was the preferred
option. The Murrey proposal includes new trucks,new containers,every other week
collection,and continues the source separated recycling program and calls for a ten-
year term. Customer rates will increase with the preferred option,but rate increases
were found to be less than the other options.
E. The City Council studied the options at two workshop sessions, as well as a City
Council Finance and Budget Committee meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager of the City of Port Townsend is hereby authorized and directed
to negotiate and execute a contract with Murrey's Disposal Company, Inc. for the provision of
solid waste collection services.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 15th day of April 2019.
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Deborah .
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Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
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Joanna Sanders, MMC a �at° crm :9
City Clerk City Attorney