City of Ann Arbor - File #: 11-0971

• File #: 11-0971
• Version: 2
• Name: 8/4/11 Termination of Recycle Bank contract
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/4/2011
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/19/2011
• Final action: 9/19/2011
• Enactment date: 9/19/2011
• Enactment #: R-11-398
• Title: Resolution Directing Staff to Negotiate “Hybrid” Contract Amendment with RecycleRewards
• Sponsors: Sabra Briere, Carsten Hohnke, Stephen Kunselman, Marcia Higgins

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/19/2011	1	City Council
9/19/2011	1	City Council	Amended	Pass
9/19/2011	2	City Council	Approved as Amended	Pass
8/4/2011	1	City Council
8/4/2011	1	City Council	Postponed	Pass

Title

Resolution Directing Staff to Negotiate "Hybrid" Contract Amendment with RecycleRewards

Body

Whereas, There has been no direct evidence showing the impact of the RecycleRewards incentive program on recycling rates;

Whereas, Much of the increase in recycling rates is likely due to the introduction of recycling carts and the single stream recycling program;

Whereas, RecycleRewards has indicated a willingness to change to a "hybrid" payment system, with a reduction in their base fee, and the introduction of a tonnage-based payment; and

Whereas, A tonnage-based payment would provide an incentive for RecycleRewards to increase recycling rates, and would be more equitable for the city;

RESOLVED, That staff be directed to negotiate a contract amendment with RecycleRewards that would reduce the base per-household fee by a minimum of 33%;

RESOLVED, That staff include a per-ton payment to RecycleRewards not to exceed $50 per ton, only to be applied to city recycling tonnages that are greater than what was collected during fiscal year 2011;

RESOLVED, That the total payments to RecycleRewards not exceed $150,000.00 in any fiscal year; and

RESOLVED, That staff return to Council with the Contract amendment no later than the November 10, 2011 Council meeting.

As Amended by Ann Arbor City Council on September 19, 2011