STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Environmental & Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Department of Sanitation Services
EXECUTIVE: Carl Simpson
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Ordinances granting the transfer of two franchises to Warner Alan/Waste Advantage Partners, LLC and PC Hart Waste, LLC for solid waste collection and hauling, pursuant to Chapter XIV, of the City Charter, and Chapter 18, Article IV, of the Dallas City Code - Estimated Annual Revenue: General Fund $76,800.00 annually (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Each solid waste hauler operating in Dallas must apply for and receive a franchise to operate a solid waste collection service in the city. Additionally, in the event that any franchisee transfers ownership of the company, the franchisee must apply for and receive permission from the City Council for the transfer of its franchise to the new owner. For a company to be submitted to City Council for franchise consideration, Sanitation Services requires the company to meet certain preliminary minimum provisions before a franchise application being considered. Preliminary provisions include providing proof of meeting minimum insurance requirements, confirmation that the company is registered to do business in the State of Texas, the company's intent to pick up and haul solid waste in the City of Dallas, a list of vehicles that are Code compliant, payment of all city taxes (if applicable), and proof of the principals of the company do not have any history of operating a different franchised hauling business as a principal that owes the City franchise fees or disposal fees.
These franchise ordinances require the City to approve transfer of ownership or sale of assets in accordance with the City Charter. The ordinances are for a franchise term of 5 years and allow the Council to amend the franchise if needed.
There are currently 183 approved franchi...
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