Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Division to purchase containers for the City of Killeen's solid waste collection system and container replacement program, in an amount not to exceed $604,123.
Summary
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: FY 2024 Solid Waste Container Purchase
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen's municipal solid waste systems, both residential and commercial, are container dependent. Citizens are issued a 96-gallon rollout container and pay a monthly disposal fee based on the number of containers issued. Commercial businesses are issued containers of various types and sizes depending on their need, and pay fees established by Division 6, Chapter 24 of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances.
Solid Waste is required to maintain an inventory of containers to accommodate the normal growth of the city and replace lost or damaged containers for both, residential and commercial customers. On September 12, 2023, Council approved the budget for FY 2024, which includes year two (2) of a container replacement program for residential and commercial customers. This replacement program will allow Solid Waste the ability to replace 2,515 damaged residential containers and 68 damaged commercial containers throughout the city. The funds are allocated within the solid waste budget Replacement Carts/Dumpster line item for each section.
Account Name/Description
Account/Line item
Budget Amount
Replacement Carts/Dumpsters
540-3460-439.46-73
$285,020
*Includes $177,000 for Residential Replacement Program
New Carts/Dumpsters
540-3460-439.46-74
$72,013
Replacement Carts/Dumpsters
540-3465-439.46-73
$183,820
*Includes $104,250 for Commercial Replacement Program
New Carts/Dumpsters
540-3465-439.46-74
$63,270
Containers are available for purchase through cooperatives such as Sourcewell. The supplier for all residential contain...
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